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River Roast, Chicago, IL

River Roast

4.6
4.6
3380 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
315 N LaSalle Blvd, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 108 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 3,380 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River Roast offers a delightful dining experience with "spectacular service" and a "gorgeous view of the river." Known for its "delicious food" and "imaginative menu," the restaurant provides a cozy ambiance perfect for any occasion. Although some dishes are pricey, the overall experience, highlighted by friendly staff and beautiful decor, is worth it.

3,380 Reviews
  1. Haley

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere! Seated on time and had a fantastic experience!
    River RoastResponded on January 31, 2025
    Thank you, Haley! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and atmosphere. It’s wonderful to know you had a fantastic experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was so incredibly bland, very disappointed for how much everything cost. Very fatty meat.
    River RoastResponded on January 31, 2025
    Hi OpenTable Diner, we’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback about the food quality is important to us, and we’ll be reviewing it with our team to make improvements. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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  3. Max

    Indiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was a nice place for brunch. Food was good, the service was a little slow. Pay for the venue and river view.

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  4. Mary

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is outstanding, and the prices are fair. It has become a tradition for us to celebrate our New Year’s Eve dinner at River Roast. We’ve recommended this restaurant to our family and friends, and so far, we’ve received positive feedback, including those visiting from abroad. Keep up the great work, River Roast!

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  5. Taryn

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything! Only downfall was they ran out of their signature chicken very early in the night but our server was incredible

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  6. Uriel

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    El manager y Víctor, el mesero, todo el tiempo hicieron lo necesario para hacernos sentir cálidos. El sabor de los alimentos, incomparable.

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  7. David

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was excellent, with very beautiful views of the river, very friendly service, and food with great value for the price. We’ll be back!

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  8. Dan

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very Good. We had a nice experience and would return

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  9. Ellen VIP

    Philadelphia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    they were out of several entrees as soon as the opened. It was just average

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  10. Bryan VIP

    Toronto4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. Victor our sever was great. Drinks were perfect. Seated with a view of the river. Overall, they know their lane and do it well. Mussels got great reviews at our table. Roasted chicken was very good. Steak also very good. Accomodated a gluten allergy very well and with care. Well done.

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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 3380 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 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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