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River Roast, Chicago, IL

River Roast

4.5 (3389)
$31 to $50
American
315 N LaSalle Blvd, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 108 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jason Qureshi
  • Private party facilities
    With stunning views of the river and downtown, River Roast Private Events offers an impressive setting for your next party or meeting.With six event spaces to choose from – each featuring sophisticated decor that pays tribute to the historical landmark building the restaurant is housed i
  • Private party contact
    Sales Manager: (855) 399-4084
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Kinzie
  • Parking details
    Valet is located on the east side of LaSalle, just north the LaSalle Street Bridge.
  • Public transit
    We are conveniently located near the Merchandise Mart Brown Line stop and the Clark and Lake Blue, Brown, Purple, Green, Orange & Pink Lines.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch Buffet

    $35.00 - $75.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us on May 11th, to celebrate mom with our annual Mother's Day Brunch Buffet from 10am - 3pm. Buffet includes River Roast classics along with Mother's Day Brunch Specialties. Adult - $75 per person Kid (ages5-11) - $35 per child (Kids 4 and under eat free) Payment due at location on May 11th. Please note that patio seating is first come, first serve and weather dependent.

Private dining

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 3,389 people are saying

River Roast reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River Roast offers a stunning riverside dining experience with "spectacular service" and "delicious food." The cedar plank salmon and pot pies are "amazing," while the chicken pot pie is a standout. Ideal for "destination dining," the restaurant's ambiance is enhanced by its "ultra-cool riverside patio." Perfect for celebrations!

3,389 Reviews
  1. María Juliana

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, the service, the view, the environment, everything was AMAZING!!!

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  2. Susie VIP

    Chicago17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful spot on the river, food was decent, not amazing. Service was decent, not amazing.

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  3. David VIP

    Indiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. Server was wonderful. Enjoyed celebrating my wife’s birthday there.

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  4. C.

    Chicago79 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really loved our server, Mikey - he was lovely. Shared the shrimp/crab appetizer - delicious. We each ordered the beet salad. Good but way too many greens which hid the standouts - the beets, candied nuts, cheese (mine hardly had any). I had grilled shrimp on mine - that was outstanding. We were both celebrating birthdays & Mikey brought us a piece of delicious cake - so sweet as I hadn't mentioned when checking in (may have noted when making the reservation). Would return again.

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  5. Ozum

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great! The waiter who brought the meat to our table and serve was very polite. Inside of the restaurant was very very cold.. everyone was staying with their coats on… Two doors were open maybe that was why or maybe that is the concept.. who knows:)

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  6. Laura

    Pittsburgh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nikki was our server and was amazing! The food was good and the patio lovely!

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  7. Nishad

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice staff and energetic ambience. After 2 rounds of tequila I was in cloud 9. Mushroom items were 10 on 10 in main course.

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  8. Marqui

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my 23rd birthday here, Jackie our server was so good to us! She really set the vibe for the whole experience!!!

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  9. Debbi VIP

    Detroit6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The buffet was lacking. The order of food was off and there really was not much of a selection.

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  10. jaime alberto

    Montreal5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Toujours un plaisir de revenir chez River Roast lors de nos passages à Chicago. La nourriture reste excellente, avec des plats savoureux et généreux, et le service est impeccable. Une adresse fiable où la qualité ne déçoit jamais.

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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 4.5 stars by 3389 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 108 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for River Roast

315 N LaSalle Blvd, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kinzie
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is located on the east side of LaSalle, just north the LaSalle Street Bridge.
  • Public transit
    We are conveniently located near the Merchandise Mart Brown Line stop and the Clark and Lake Blue, Brown, Purple, Green, Orange & Pink Lines.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason Qureshi
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    With stunning views of the river and downtown, River Roast Private Events offers an impressive setting for your next party or meeting.With six event spaces to choose from – each featuring sophisticated decor that pays tribute to the historical landmark building the restaurant is housed i
  • Private party contact
    Sales Manager: (855) 399-4084
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