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River Roast, Chicago, IL

River Roast

4.4 (3464)
$31 to $50
American
315 N LaSalle Blvd, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 128 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
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

Private dining

Offers

  • Delivery

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 11:30 AM - 8:45 PM,Fri - 11:30 AM - 9:45 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 3,464 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River Roast offers a delightful riverside dining experience with a "beautiful view" and "wonderful staff." Guests frequently praise the "amazing roasted chicken" and "delicious food." While some mention service inconsistencies, the overall ambiance and "friendly staff" make it a memorable spot. Ideal for special occasions and enjoying the scenic riverfront.
3,464 Reviews
  1. Destiny

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service leaves much to be desired. Don’t bother requesting the patio when making a reservation because it’s not guaranteed and they’ll tell you it’s a 40+ minute wait despite having a patio reservation weeks in advance. Our server was not attentive at all. Brought water, gave us menus, dropped off food and that was it. Needless to say it was a less than memorable experience and I wouldn’t recommend it.

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  2. Casey

    St. Louis1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    River Roast seems to get a new chef every 5 minutes, who inevitably takes something off the menu that is beloved by patrons. The latest - they no longer serve honey with the chicken gobbets (despite it being in all their instagram photos) and that was disappointing. Additionally, I had the burger and the patty was maybe 2-3 ounces, like a McDonald’s hamburger. Service was nice, view is good, but the actual food just isn’t what it once was. What a bummer, I used to love this place.

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  3. Ali

    Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu was limited and food was decent but we were pretty annoyed with soggy burned fries and only American and Pimento cheese to choose from. Most likely won’t visit again.

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  4. Kyongwon

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I am not happy with main server..slow and make me unpleasant for reordering a drink:(wrong order with slow service and no word for apology)

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  5. Jennifer

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Lexy was so slow to wait on us. Chicken too 40 min and she forgot iced teas.

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  6. Karter

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was nice experience for my family. Nice view, food , service everthing it’s fine. But sometimes a liitle bit noise.

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  7. Oscar

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Not even worth making a reservation, the service was trash and slow, not to mention how small the portions are and do not include side dishes. Paid north of $130 per guest just to receive tiny and cold meals at a very slow pace. BAD

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Devin

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Server was distracted all night, we had to request everything ourselves or wait indefinitely

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Rubie

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shout out to Jeffrey, our server for providing an impeccable service. My friend and I have not seen each other for 25 years and I picked River Roast for this meeting again! Have been to River Roast maybe 4x, and this visit was another winner! Jeffrey made the occasion worth remembering! Thank you!

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  10. Susan

    Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose to sit outside at the river side tables. It began pouring with an unexpected storm & the staff were so accommodating & worked quickly to get everyone moved indoors. Our server Jimmy was very friendly. Overall great brunch experience during our trip to Chicago.

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FAQs

River Roast offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 822-0100.

River Roast is rated 4.4 stars by 3464 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 128 times today
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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