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River Roast, Chicago, IL

River Roast

4.6
4.6
3350 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Situated on the iconic Chicago River with stunning views of downtown, River Roast is a lively social house and gathering place. The menu features contemporary American tavern fare with dramatic presentations of whole roasted chicken, whole roasted fish and slow roasted beef; all carved table-side. The food is handcrafted, yet rustic, with many plates designed for sharing. The bar offers a large selection of local beer, craft cocktails, beer, and wine. With one of the best patios in Chicago, River Roast is a great place to enjoy dining outside on a hot summer afternoon or a crisp fall evening. River Roast Private Events offers six spaces, all with spectacular views, for parties from 10 to 1,000. Saturday and Sunday features our Brunch menu from 11:00AM-3PM. We are open Mon-Fri for lunch and daily for dinner.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is located on the east side of LaSalle, just north the LaSalle Street Bridge.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason Qureshi
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Pappy Van Winkle Dinner

    $250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 16, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Join us for an exclusive Pappy Van Winkle Pairing Dinner. Indulge in a curated 5-course menu featuring exquisite dishes paired with 1oz pours of the legendary Pappy Van Winkle bourbons: Old Rip Van Winkle Pappy Van Winkle Special Reserve 12-Year Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13-Year Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 15-Year This is a unique opportunity to savor rare and highly sought-after spirits in a delightful culinary setting while Pappy Van Winkle Experts onsite fill you with knowledge of the history, the distilling and fermentation process, and tasting notes for each tasting.

Offers

  • Delivery

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 11:30 AM - 7:45 PM,Fri - 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    Needing a night in but wanting a great meal? River Roast has got your back. Let us bring the goods to you! Order for delivery today.

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    The happiest of hours is at River Roast, Monday-Friday from 4pm-6pm. Whether your vibe is Half Off Martinis or a Miller High Life, we’ve got you covered!

  • Weekend Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 AM - 2:45 PM,Sat - 11:30 AM - 2:45 PM
    Get your day off started the right way with a mimosa & a gorgeous view of the river. Our brunch menu is available every Saturday and Sunday between 11:o0am-3pm. We’ve got something for everyone!

What 3,350 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River Roast offers a "fabulous experience" with "amazing" food and a "wonderful" riverside ambiance. The "roast chicken" is a standout, praised for being "very moist" and "perfectly seasoned." Service is often "exceptional," especially when dining outside. Despite some management hiccups, the "beautiful views" and vibrant atmosphere make it a popular choice.

3,350 Reviews
  1. Mathew VIP

    St. Louis18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our dinner and service. Imaginative menu. Comfort foods in New ways. Will definitely go again.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I love the reassurance. I will defiantly be back again. The experience me and my guest had this time was only tarnished because we felt rushed out at the end of dinner purhaps that was my fault for booking a late dinner at 8:15pm. You could tell the stag was ready to go (understandable) but they kept coming back to the table and trying to clean it while we were still eating. So we felt we were in the way and just asked for to go boxes. This was just one bad experience, the many times I’ve come but it certainly through us off a bit.

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  3. Karen VIP

    Washington DC20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I was not impressed. The food is very average and overpriced for what you get. It was also incredibly salty. A salad tasted like salt, a soup was inedible and we sent it back, and the branzino was covered in salt. It may have been someone new the kitchen but the food was just awful. I was embarrassed that I selected this place to rale a client.

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  4. Ira VIP

    Chicago18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, nice ambiance and nice amount of food.

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  5. Lauren

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was fantastic! The food came out quick and was delicious

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  6. Karen VIP

    Chicago219 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and service. Not great on gluten-free options but the waitress was very accommodating to help with the meal selections. Nice location right on the river and pleasant ambiance. One minor complaint - water refill was not really offered but I am sure we could have asked.

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  7. Charmaine

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. The waiter was perfect and suggested excellent alternatives.

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  8. Kate VIP

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful coming here! The food was heavenly. Amra, my waitress, was full of positive energy. I really enjoyed myself, and as always, thank you for the wonderful service.

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  9. Nichelle

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cozy, intimate space, good food and drinks, very beautiful atmosphere

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  10. Joseph VIP

    Chicago28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the RR Chopped Salad with shrimp. Excellent! My colleague had. a burger. Very fine indeed.

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FAQs

River Roast offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. River Roast also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 822-0100.

River Roast is rated 4.6 stars by 3350 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for River Roast

315 N LaSalle Blvd, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is located on the east side of LaSalle, just north the LaSalle Street Bridge.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason Qureshi
  • Delivery & takeout
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