Tony Mantuano’s new non-Italian restaurant River Roast in the former Fulton’s space features three different roasts that are carved tableside. Additionally, its menu offers items like fried rabbit, lobster sliders, and Yorkshire pudding with chicken liver mousse.
RR offers a fantastic kids’ menu, guaranteed to please even the pickiest eater! Additionally, their beverage selection is genuinely superb.
Exceptional Cuisine
River Roast, situated in the historic Reid Murdoch building, provides a beautiful and elegant dining and bar experience with breathtaking views of the Chicago River. Led by James Beard’s award-winning team, Tony Mantuano (Bar Toma, Spiaggia Piano Terzo) and John Hogan from Bar Toma, Spiaggia Piano Terzo), their menu specializes in meat with custom fire roasting ovens. All proteins are served tableside for an experience that truly stands out.
Our menu also features several non-meat dishes, such as our wood-smoked whole chicken and cider brined and apple smoked rack of pork, as well as a few highlights like our fire-roasted large fish and steak for two with Mediterranean chips.
There are two interior bars serving drinks and offering an exceptional selection of beer, craft cocktails, wine, and local drafts. Their cocktail list boasts creative twists on classics such as Manhattan and Whiskey Sours; for dessert, there is traditional chocolate pot de creme as well as several soft-serve varieties, including ginger lemon grass soft serve as well as one drizzled with quality balsamic vinegar – delicious!
Beautiful Ambiance
River Roast offers the ideal atmosphere for romantic evening dining or casual lunching, situated along the Chicago River with stunning views of downtown Chicago and featuring American tavern fare in an energetic social house setting. At each table-side carving station is an impressive presentation of whole roasted chicken, grilled steak and fish, slow-roast beef, and the Boatload of Veggies, an acorn squash filled with an array of roasted vegetables such as carrots, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and more. My favorite dish here was definitely Boatload of Veggies; River Roast was absolutely exquisite in presentation and highly satisfying in substance, so much so that I will undoubtedly return for another visit. They offer some interesting soft serve desserts, such as ginger-lemon grass soft serve drizzled with quality balsamic vinegar, as well as excellent chocolate pot de creme and whiskey-infused cookies and cream for dessert!
Unparalleled Service
River Roast offers exquisite cuisine, stunning ambiance, and impeccable service – making it the ideal place for a special celebration or simply an enjoyable night out with friends. Plus, they offer cocktail kits and private events so that you can make it an even more unforgettable experience.
The restaurant offers contemporary American tavern fare in an inviting and comfortable setting on the Chicago River, boasting breathtaking views of downtown Chicago. Their menu boasts popular items like roast chicken with RR potatoes and mac & cheese, as well as whole-roasted chicken, slow-roasted beef, and wood-smoked pork – ideal for large groups! These meals are typically served family style.
Tony Mantuano of Bar Toma, Spiaggia and Terzo Piano) And John Hogan has introduced a meat-centric concept into this historic Reid Murdoch building that previously housed Bob Chinn’s and Fulton’s on the River. Tribune critic Phil Vettel praises their food but warns they need to improve service in such a massive space; nevertheless, he awarded them three stars overall.
Private Events
River Roast, situated on the Chicago River with stunning city and river views, offers guests a vibrant social house experience where they can gather with friends and family to share food, drinks, stories, and memories. Serving modern American tavern cuisine inspired by London roast houses like whole roasted chicken, grilled fish, and slow-roast beef served table side with signature potatoes, River Roast also offers two bars offering local draft beer, craft cocktails, and wine in addition to its full menu of meat and seafood options.
Service excellence and breathtaking venue spaces create the ideal setting for your special day. Whether you plan a grand bash with hundreds of guests or an intimate get-together for 10, their experienced event planners and service teams are sure to exceed all your expectations.
River Roast boasts elegant decor that pays homage to its historic landmark building home, as well as six indoor and outdoor spaces that can host parties from 10 to 1,500. Offering different seating arrangements and personalized attention for each event, their stunning interior can help make any celebration one to remember!
Gift Cards
River Roast restaurant offers exceptional cuisine and breathtaking waterfront views, and gift cards make the perfect present to make this experience truly unforgettable for loved ones. Additionally, River Roast offers several unique gifts, such as cocktail kits that allow them to craft their drinks at home; plus, they have many wines perfect as presents for wine enthusiasts!
River Roast is an exquisite dining destination in Chicago’s downtown core, serving contemporary American tavern cuisine in an atmospheric social house setting with breathtaking views of its skyline. Led by Executive Chef Cedric Harden and known for the tableside carving of whole roasted chicken and slow-roast beef for an unforgettable dining experience.
River Roast offers exceptional cuisine in a stunning atmosphere, making it the ideal spot to host private events. Their professional staff can assist with event planning and execution to ensure its smooth execution; catering services may also be provided upon request.