The Rivers that flow through Chicago are one of the city's biggest attractions. At Rivers Restaurant, the South Branch of the famous Chicago River provides a lovely backdrop for one of Chicago's most unique restaurants in the heart of the Loop. With seating for 150 outdoors, Rivers deck is a popular alfresco dining choice during the warm weather months.

Diners enjoy the same menu whether they dine inside our outside. The deck has a full service bar as well. In the summer, there are a variety of bands that play on Friday nights on the deck. There is no charge for these fun musical concerts.
 


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Rivers Lunch - Dining Room Menu

Entree Salads

 
Cashew Chicken Salad $11.95
Mixed Field Greens tossed with Honey Mustard Dressing and topped with Grilled chicken Breast, Bell Peppers, Roma Tomatoes and Roasted Cashews
 
Charred Beef Salad $14.95
Wood Grilled Strips of Marinated Beef tossed with Romaine, Avacado, Bacon and Bleu Cheese, with Chipotle Buttermilk Dressing.
 
Chicken Caesar Salad $10.75
Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed with Garlic Croutons, Caesar Dressing, Wood Grilled Chicken Breast and Parmesan Cheese
 
Pan Seared Sea Scallops $15.95
With Baby Arugula, Roasted Almonds, Baby Red Beets and Golden Raisins with a Lemon Butter Sauce.
 
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad $16.95
Coriander crusted Ahi Tuna Loin, seared rare, sliced and served over Napa Cabbage, Cucumbers, Carrots and Tomatoes. Tossed in a Ginger Soy Vinaigrette.
 

Small Salads

Caesar Salad $5.75
with cup of soup $8.75
 
Rivers House Salad $6.50
with cup of soup $9.50
 

Soups

Roasted Corn Soup
With Roasted Tomato and Onion Confit, Chives and Red Pepper Cream
Cup - $3.95 Bowl - $5.95
 
Spicy Latin Tomato Soup
With Avacado Crema, Crispy Tortilla Strips and Crumbled Feta Cheese. Cup - $3.95 - Bowl $5.95
 

Signature Entrees

Grilled Beef Tenderloin $21.95
With Seasonal Vegetables, Mushrooms, Rivers Mashed Potatos and Red Wine Sauce.
 
Grilled Salmon $17.95
With French Lentils and sauteed Spinach in a Pomegranate Glaze.
 
Pan Roasted Grouper $20.95
With Roasted Potatoes, Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, Green Beans and Shitake Mushrooms with a Chipotle Butter Sauce.
 
Roasted Chicken Breasts $16.95
With Rivers Mashed Potatoes, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Red Onions, Red and Green Peppers in a Mole Sauce.
 
Chilean Sea Bass $28.95
Served with Baby Bok Choy, Fingerling Potatoes and Roasted Red Peppers in a Mustard Dijon Soy Vinaigrette and Butter Sauce.
 
Mahi Mahi $16.95
Pan seared Mahi Mahi with Fennel, Rivers Mashed Potatoes, Bok Choy and Pearl Onions in a Red Wine Sauce.
 
Barramundi $19.95
Pan Seared with Rivers Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roasted Almonds and Pearl Onions in a Lemon Butter Sauce Finished with a Green Onion Oil.
 
Grilled Pork Chop $17.95
Herb Crusted Pork Chop with Roasted Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Roasted Red Peppers and a Demi Glace.
 
New York Strip $34.95
With Fresh Vegetables, Rivers Mashed Potatoes and a Dijon Mustard Veal Sauce.
 
Braised Lamb Shank $19.95
Served with Polenta, Spinach and a Tomato and Onion Confit in a Lamb Au Jus finished with Truffle Oil.
 

Pasta Entrees

Bay Scallops and Tortellini $14.95
With Forest Mushrooms, Scallions, Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach and Parmesan Cream.
 
Smoked Salmon Fettucine $15.95
Smoked Salmon, Prosciutto with Red Onions and Green Beans in a Parmesan Cream Sauce.
 
Gnocchi $13.95
Gnocchi with Diced Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Tomatoes, Spinach, Veal Demi and Parmesan Cheese.
 
Autumn Risotto $14.95
Served with Butternut Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Forest Mushrooms in a Pumpkin Seed Oil and Parmegiano Reggiano.
 
Spicy Shrimp Penne $15.95
Penne Pasta with Shrimp, Pancetta, Spinach and Pearl Onions in a Spicy Tomato Sauce.
 

Sandwiches
All sandwiches are served with French Fries and Spicy Peanut Slaw.

Maryland Crabcake $11.95
Served on Toasted Brioche with Roasted Red Pepper Mayonnaise, Tomato and Bibb Lettuce.
 
Wood Fired Ribeye Sandwich $14.95
On an Herbed Focaccia Roll with Horseradish Sauce, Tomato, Lettuce and Pickle.
 
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich $9.95
With Fresh Mozzarella, Red Bell Peppers, Zuchini, Yellow Squash and Pesto on Herb Ciabatta Bread.
 
Smoked Turkey Club $9.95
With Smoked Bacon, Avocado Mayo, Lettuce and Tomato. Served on toasted Whole Wheat Bun.
 
French Dip $10.95
Sliced Lean Beef piled high on a French Roll, with Provolone Cheese and Au Jus.
 

Desserts

Tiramisu $6.95
Ladyfingers with Marscapone, Kahlua, Espresso and Dark Rum.
 
Pumpkin Cheesecake $7.95
Served with Caramel Sauce, Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream.
 
Poached Pear $7.95
Wrapped in Phyllo Dough, served with Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Fruit and Port Syrup.
 
Pistachio Creme Brulee $6.95
Vanilla Bean Pistachio Custard with Fresh Berries and Caramelized Sugar.
 
Rivers Flourless Chocolate Cake $6.95
Served with Vanilla Ice Cream, Berries and Chocolate Sauce.
 
Apple Bread Pudding $7.95
Served with Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Fruit, Caramel and Chocolate Sauce.
 
Trio of Fruit Sorbet $6.25