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River House Tavern
299 Riverside Ave
Westport, CT 06880
Telephone: 203-226-5532
Fax: 203-226-5537
info@riverhousetavern.com

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Perfect setting for wonderful food

 

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Lunch Menu
Starters & Salads

Riverhouse Seafood Bisque 9.50
Creamy bisque with fresh seafood, wild mushrooms and a smidgeon of sherry 

French Onion Soup   8.50

Artisan Cheese Board
Mango chutney, toasted raisin bread and fresh fruit
Three    12       Four    16        Five    20

Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Tartar* 14
Fresh Jalapeños, diced shallots, sesame soy and a crispy wonton chip 

Maryland Lump Crab Cakes 14 
Watercress, cucumber, carrot, cherry tomato salad, chipotle aioli 

Sautéed Baby Calamari 14
A light tomato broth with herb crostini  (also available fried) hot, medium, mild 

Shrimp Casino
Shrimp wrapped in pancetta cooked casino style    18
(also available as traditional Shrimp Cocktail) 14

Artichoke Vinaigrette   12    (9.50  without stuffing)
Whole artichoke stuffed with pancetta, bread crumbs Parmesan cheese

Clams Casino 14
Scott and Al’s clams baked casino style, pancetta, bread crumbs, bell peppers 

Antipasta for Two  28
Artichoke,  4 Scott & Al clams, 4 Shrimp casino, and a crab cake  

Butternut Squash and Beet Salad 15
Seasonal butternut squash, roasted red and golden beets, goat cheese,
candied pecans, and baby Arugula with orange vinaigrette   

Traditional Caesar Salad* 10   
Hearts of romaine, house made Caesar dressing, croutons, Parmesan crisp 
and white anchovie
Add shrimp  9         tuna  12            chicken  8    grilled salmon 10  hanger steak   12

Chicken Cobb Salad  17
Iceberg, watercress, red wine shallot vinaigrette, chicken, cherry tomatoes, bacon,
egg, diced cucumbers, avocado and crumbled blue cheese 

Soy Ginger Grilled  Hanger Steak Salad  22
Baby arugula, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, avocado, chimichurri

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Entrees

Omelette of the Day 12 

Beer Battered Fish and Chips 18
Home made tartar sauce, coleslaw, and steak fries

Steamed P.E.I. Mussels  18
shallot, garlic and white wine, RHT fries 

Grilled Tilapia Sandwich 16    
with lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, sweet potato fries  

Truffled Mac & Cheese 21
Roasted chicken, grana padana, black truffles, cognac, herb brioche chapelure   

Lobster Roll  22
poached, chilled, lemon dressing, mache salad, grilled brioche roll  

Yellow Fin Tuna Steak Club*  16
wasabi mayo, bacon, Boston bib lettuce, tomato   

Soy Ginger Open Hanger Steak Sandwich 22
with bernaise sauce and sweet potato fries served on Tuscan bread

Vegetarian Wrap 12
Grilled eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, avocado, roasted red peppers, pesto 

River House Grilled Cheese and House Made Tomato Soup 14
Tomato, cheddar, bacon, served with RHT fries

Angus Burger* 15
Cheddar, bacon, brioche bun, Boston bib lettuce, tomato, house made fries  

Blackened Chicken Wrap  14
Chipotle mayo, caramelized onions, cheddar, baby Arugula

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Dinner Menu

Starters

Riverhouse Seafood Bisque 9.50
Creamy bisque with fresh seafood, wild mushrooms and a smidgeon of sherry 

French Onion Soup   8.50

Artisan Cheese Board
Mango chutney, toasted raisin bread and fresh fruit
Three    12       Four    16        Five    20

Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Tartar* 14
Fresh Jalapeños, diced shallots, sesame soy and a crispy wonton chip 

Maryland Lump Crab Cakes 14 
Watercress, cucumber, carrot, cherry tomato salad, chipotle aioli 

Sautéed Baby Calamari 14
A light tomato broth with herb crostini  (also available fried) hot, medium, mild 

Shrimp Casino
Wrapped in pancetta cooked casino style    16
(also available as traditional Shrimp Cocktail) 14

Artichoke Vinaigrette 12  (9.50  without stuffing)
Whole artichoke stuffed with pancetta, bread crumbs Parmesan cheese

Clams Casino 14
Scott and Al’s clams baked casino style, pancetta, bread crumbs, bell peppers 

Antipasta for Two  28
Artichoke,  4 Scott & Al clams, 4 Shrimp casino, and a crab cake  

Butternut Squash and Beet Salad 15
Seasonal butternut squash, roasted red and golden beets, goat cheese,
candied pecans, and baby Arugula with orange vinaigrette   

Traditional Caesar Salad* 10   
Hearts of romaine, house made Caesar dressing, croutons, Parmesan crisp 
and white anchovie
Add shrimp  9..... tuna ..... 12.....  chicken  8.....  grilled salmon 10.... hanger steak 12

Riverhouse Salad  10
mesclun, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots
creamy Champagne dressing

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Entrees

 

Tilapia Piccata  25
Sautéed spinach, seasonal vegetable, lemon caper beurre blanc  

Miso Barbecue Salmon 24
Jasmine rice, baby bok choy and Japanese mustard 

Golden Seared Diver Scallops  29
Pan seared golden brown served over lobster risotto with fava bean sauce  

Pan Seared Asian Spiced Fresh Yellowfin Tuna* 30
Fingerling potatoes, pickled ginger, wonton, mache salad,  wasabi cream sauce  

Beer Battered Fresh Cod and Chips   tartar sauce and steak fries, coleslaw  22

Macadamia Crusted Swordfish 29
Served with haricot vert, baby carrots, fingerling potatoes, lobster reduction

Wild Mushroom Capellini  23
Shiitake, cremini & oyster mushrooms, shaved percorinio and white truffle oil 

Short Rib Parpadelle  28
Riverhouse signature dish, homemade parpadelle , braised shredded short rib

Truffled Mac & Cheese  21
roasted chicken, grana padana cheese, truffles, cognac, herb brioche chapelure 

Osso Bucco  29
Braised veal shank served with creamy polenta and root vegetables

Soy Ginger Grilled Hanger Steak  24
Cooked your way with sweet potato fries, haricot vert, with béarnaise sauce and sweet potato fries

Truffle Scented Breast of Chicken  (takes 30 minutes to cook to perfection)  24
Thyme jus, garlic mashed potatoes, baby carrots

Pork Baby Back Ribs   22
Home made barbeque sauce, cole slaw, sweet potato fries 

Angus Burger 15
cheddar, bacon, brioche bun,  lettuce, tomato, RHT fries

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River House Tavern Brunch

River House Eggs Benedict

Poached eggs on a toasted English muffin topped with Hollandaise sauce

served with hand cut fries 

   Traditional  15        Crab cake 18             Filet Mignon  22                     Lobster  22

 

Honey glazed salmon 18

Over oriental seaweed watercress and baby arugula salad with crispy wonton strips,

wasabi peas and champagne vinaigrette  

 

Blueberry  buttermilk pancakes 12

With fresh whipped cream and Vermont maple syrup 

 

Brioche French toast  12

Macerated berries, cinnamon, brown sugar syrup and fresh whipped cream

 

 Omelettes  12

Choice of tomatoes, asparagus, onions, cheese, mushrooms, spinach, scallions

 

Morning Crunch  11

Roasted granola topped with fresh fruit and honey, served with choice of milk or yogurt  

Green and White Eggs   12

Scrambled eggs with scallions and cream cheese

 

Lobster bisque 9

Creamy lobster bisque with lobster meat and sherry reduction   

 

Steamed P.E.I. mussels  18 

  Shallot, garlic and white wine served with house made French fries 

 

Lox salad  17

   Cured salmon, boiled egg, capers, dill Havarti; frisee, radicchio shallot vinaigrette  

 

Traditional Caesar salad    10

Hearts of romaine with house made Caesar dressing, croutons, Parmesan

cheese crisp and anchovy

Add shrimp  8            tuna  10            chicken  7

 

Cobb salad  17

Iceberg and watercress greens, red wine shallot vinaigrette, chicken, tomato,

bacon, egg, avocado and crumbled blue cheese  

 

Angus Burger 15

Cheddar, bacon, brioche bun, Boston bib lettuce, tomato

 and home made French fries

18% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more.  Thoroughly cooking  meat, poultry, seafood, eggs or shellfish reduces the risk of food borne illness

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