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River Roast
Restaurant
River North, Chicago
The folks at Redeye Chicago and Chicago Tribune like this place. Would you agree?
"Chef Tony Mantuano recommends the Chicken in a Biscuit sandwich"(2 Tips)
"... and seating along the Chicago River — not to mention John Hogan’s menu of..."(2 Tips)
"Great views & ambience in addition to great food."(6 Tips)
"Roasted chicken stuffed with herbs over potatoes is fantastic."(3 Tips)
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Ruben WhiteJuly 29, 2018The steak is great, but their roasted chicken is NEXT LEVEL! Great atmosphere and it’s impossible to take a bad photo there. Also, the staff is courteous and very helpful.Upvoted Jan 20
Angelina S.December 14, 2015The torch egg, rabbit, scallops, and fish for two are very good.💕 Then a romantic walk down River Walk towards Michigan Avenue.
- ChicagoistJune 21, 2016Tony Mantuano’s pleasing, people-packed New American River Roast features live blues and seating along the Chicago River — not to mention John Hogan’s menu of Scotch eggs and tableside-carved fish. Read more
Frank O'BeansSeptember 7, 2014We visited as tourists from New York and had a great time! Came for drinks on Saturday night and liked it so much we came back for brunch on Sunday! Live music at brunch is perfect, beer selection gre
- Craig VodnikAugust 12, 2014Had a great roast beef sandwich, excellent homemade chips and spicy fried shrimp appetizer! Will be going back soon since it's such a hidden gem!
Chicago TribuneFebruary 25, 2015Order the pickles as a little snack at the bar before dinner. The selection includes bread & butter pickles with mustard seed & tumeric, cauliflower pickle & garlic with chili flakes. Read more- ChicagoistJanuary 15, 2015The menu here has so many delicious items. Try the pillowy blini with creamy trout, perfectly crisped potatoes, an intensely complex turnip gratin, and meat, lots and lots of meat. Read more
Zach DanielAugust 20, 2015Delicious food, served up like a family meal. Can easily get a bit more expensive than intended, but that is only because the menu has so many great options! I recommend the Rabbit.
Linda FelterAugust 13, 2014The crab and shrimp toast appetizer was fantastic. But the highlight of the meal was FAT ELVIS. Chocolate. Peanut Butter. Pretzel. Banana. Heaven.
Marissa RyanSeptember 28, 2014Everything was excellent! The service was great, the food was phenomenal, and the view can't be beat. Best chicken of my life!
Spoon UniversityOctober 18, 2016In 1915 the SS Eastland capsized into the Chicago River between the Clark and LaSalle bridges. 844 people drowned. To this very day, many claim to hear the screams and wails of the drowning. Read more
Mary AlesandriniMay 30, 20167 - Limited options but the roasted meats are very good. Atmosphere is just okay unless you get outdoor seating. Get the Morpheus Fighting Neo drink!
EllyAugust 23, 2015better than in Italy! try grilled calamari 👍🏼 they also have the whole wheat pasta choice
Kirstjen LorenzAugust 23, 2014Shrimp and crab on toast was great. That toast was shockingly crisp and tender. Literally melted in my mouth.
- Redeye ChicagoSeptember 23, 2014Chef Tony Mantuano recommends the Chicken in a Biscuit sandwich, a fried boneless chicken breast topped with sriracha pickles, house-made mayo, bib lettuce and horseradish. Read more
- Roasted chicken stuffed with herbs over potatoes is fantastic.
Esteban SzaszOctober 9, 2017If good weather, fantastic terrace for dinning. Try the pork rack. Tasty!
Stef DAugust 31, 2014Awesome service. We just had drinks on the patio but they brought water and bread without asking for it :)
- Kirstjen LorenzAugust 31, 2014Chocolate pudding put me into a food coma for the afternoon. It is not huge, but big enough to share.
David SmithOctober 19, 2014Get the pork roast and don't be shy about chewing on the bones -- amazing.
Dana DanielleOctober 31, 2016Good sport for client lunches and a nice patio on the river! Order a salad and it was just ok.
Mike WilderFebruary 22, 2016Service industry discount Mondays - 25% off entire check from 6-10pm, excluding Happy Hour items.
There are no better potatoes in Chicago than the River Roast potatoes.
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Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(312) 822-0100
Features
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.1
"Awesome setting on the river front. Great wine and food. I highly recommend."
Steve Funteas - 8.5
"Amazed by this place. Tons of whiskey & bourbon and they make great cocktails."
JP Seral - 7.0
"Really fun place for groups. I’m not sure I would have loved it so much if our company hadn’t rented the whole place out. It seems to fill up quickly otherwise."
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- 9.5
"Wonderful walk along the river. Bikes available for rent. Nice bars for refreshing."
Enrico S - 8.7
"Beautiful views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Fun shops to check out. A bit touristy, but worth a trip if you're visiting Chicago."
Greg Wilcox - 8.5
"Fantastic! Must visit when you're in chi town."
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