River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, a charming establishment located in Wethersfield, CT, offering a delightful mix of steakhouses, bars, and seafood. With a range of amenities like outdoor seating, wheelchair accessibility, and free Wi-Fi, River provides a casual yet upscale dining experience. The menu boasts a variety of options, including vegan and limited vegetarian choices, ensuring there's something for everyone. Customers rave about the Sunday brunch, with reviews praising the friendly service and delicious dishes like waffles, bacon, and homemade pasta. The prix fixe dinner menu also receives high marks, with favorites like lobster bisque, clam chowder, and chicken parm. With a cozy atmosphere and attentive staff, River is the ideal spot for a relaxed meal by the scenic river. Experience the charm of River and indulge in a culinary treat like no other.
APPETIZERSAPPETIZERS
Traditional Fried Calamari
Marinara / lemon / parsley / hot cherry peppers
Fried Mozzarella
Panko-encrusted Buffalo mozzarella / seared in olive oil / marinara / fresh basil pesto drizzle
Caprese Steak Skewers
Homemade Garlic Bread
Crab Cake Riviera
river-seasoned maryland lump blue crab cakes / arugula / delta remoulade / garlic aioli
Shrimp Bruschetta
Clams Casino
Three Cheese Arancini
Eggplant Rollatini
Lobster Bisque
Housemade lobster bisque, scallions
Southern NE Clam Chowder
River's take on classic New EnglandClam Chowder with a kick, topped with scallions
Tomato Burrata Stack
Caesar Salad (Side)
Caesar Salad (Entree)
Autumn Harvest (Side)
Autumn Harvest (Entree)
Tuscan Antipasto (Side)
Tuscan Antipasto (Entree)
French Onion Soup
Caesar Salad
Housemade croutons, parmesan crisp
Mixed Greens Salad
Cucumbers / radish / tomato / julienned carrots / honey-lemon vinaigrette
Autumn Harvest
Tuscan Antipasto
SOUPS & SALADSSOUPS & SALADS
WOOD-FIRED FLATBREADSWOOD-FIRED FLATBREADS
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
shredded roasted chicken / glass onion / crumbled gorgonzola / buffalo sauce / mozzarella cheese
Shrimp Scampi Flatbread
seared garlic shrimp / garlic scallion aioli / provolone / diced tomatoes / scallions
Sausage & Pepperoni Flatbread
sweet Italian sausage / pepperoni / tomato herb sauce / mozzarella cheese
Pomodoro Flatbread
vine-ripe tomatoes / tomato herb sauce / buffalo mozzarella / basil
Eggplant Parmagiana
fried eggplant / housemade marinara / mozzarella / citrus greens / housemade chips
Chicken Saltimbocca Sandwich
parmesan-encrusted fried chicken / prosciutto / provolone / lettuce / tomato, balsamic glaze / garlic aioli / served on rustic garlic bread / housemade chips
Pat LaFrieda Burger
oz. Pat LaFrieda's Blend made specially for River / lettuce / tomato / onion ring / River sauce / served with hand-cut french fries
Prime Ribeye Sandwich (Openfaced)
usda prime ribeye / swiss cheese / onions / served open faced on our homemade garlic toast / french fries
Chicken BLT Wrap
Bacon / lettuce / tomato / spicy aioli / served with a side salad
Prime Sirloin Steak Frites
SANDWICHES & MAINSSANDWICHES & MAINS
FRESH PASTASFRESH PASTAS
Vegetable Risotto
vegetables of the day / parmesan risotto
Aglio E Olio
Rigatoni Bolognese
Linguini Alfredo
Linguini & Marinara
Seafood Linguini
Seared sea scallops / jumbo shrimp / calamari / North Atlantic cod / littleneck clams / P.E.I. Mussels / served over linguini /choice of "White Sauce" (garlic-basil wine broth), "Red Sauce" (marinara); "Fra Diavolo" for additional spice
Eggplant Parmigiana
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Shrimp & Steak Pietro
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Hot Maine Lobster Roll
Fresh handpicked Maine lobster / gently warmed with butter / served on toasted brioche New England roll / served with our hand-cut french fries
Fish & Chips
Beer battered North Atlantic cod / tartar sauce / served with our housemade fries / lemon / cole slaw
Salmon Burger
Handpacked salmon patty / sriracha aioli / lettuce / tomato / served with a mixed greens salad
The Cod-Father
North Atlantic cod fillet / lettuce / tomato / tartar sauce / toasted brioche roll / hand-cut french fries
Vegetable Risotto
vegetables of the day / parmesan risotto
Asiago Salmon
Served with chef's daily vegetables, pesto risotto
Sea Scallop Risotto
Kennebunkport Cod
Blackened Tuna
SEAFOODSEAFOOD
SIDESSIDES
Bacon-Fried Brussel Sprouts
French Fries
House Chips
Onion Rings
Truffle Fries
Creamed Spinach
Parmesan Risotto
Pesto Risotto
Roast Garlic & Scallion Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Spinach
Vegetable Du Jour
Chef's selection of seasonal vegetables, please call () - for today's offering
Wild Mushroom Risotto
GF ROLL
The Gaucho Burger Of The Week
Beef Barbacoa Tacos
BBQ Beef Panini
WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS (..)WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS (..)
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LP - MIXED GREENS
LP - CAESAR SALAD
LP - CALAMARI
LP - CHARCUTERIE
LP MAPLE BACON
LP - CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA
LP - SHORT RIBS
LP - ROASTED CHICKEN
LP- oz Sirloin
LP- Eggplant Parm
LP-Penne Alla Vodka
LP-Asiago Salmon
LP CHICKEN PARM
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LP MASHED POTATOES
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Plain Cheese Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Philly Filet Pizza
Shrimp Scampi Pizza
Lobster Fiorentina Pizza
WOOD-FIRED PIZZASWOOD-FIRED PIZZAS
PRIME STEAKS & MEATSPRIME STEAKS & MEATS
Oz. Filet Mignon
Served with your choice of two sides / River proudly serves USDA Prime Beef from Pat LaFrieda Meats, the finest meat purveyor in the United States. Only % of beef qualifies as Prime, offering superior marbling, quality, and taste.
Oz. Sirloin
Served with your choice of two sides / River proudly serves USDA Prime Beef from Pat LaFrieda Meats, the finest meat purveyor in the United States. Only % of beef qualifies as Prime, offering superior marbling, quality, and taste.
Oz. Denver Steak
Oz. NY Strip
Served with your choice of two sides / River proudly serves USDA Prime Beef from Pat LaFrieda Meats, the finest meat purveyor in the United States. Only % of beef qualifies as Prime, offering superior marbling, quality, and taste.
Oz. Ribeye
Braised Short Rib
Sauteed spinach, roasted butternut squash, roasted garlic scallion mashedpotatoes, rosemary demi glace
River's Roasted Chicken
Roasted chicken, served on house-baked rustic bread, basted with lemon cremefraiche, served with roast garlic & scallion mashed potatoes
Pat LaFrieda Burger
oz. Pat LaFrieda's River Blend, lettuce, tomato, onion ring, river sauce, servedwith housemade french fries
OPERA CAKE
TUXEDO CHEESECAKE
PISTACHIO ORANGE CAKE
LEMON RICOTTA MOUSSE CAKE
JANUARY DESSERTSJANUARY DESSERTS
FEBRUARY DESSERTSFEBRUARY DESSERTS
Pineapple UD Cheesecake
Cannoli Flight
Love Potion Creme Brulee
Shades Of Strawberry
Chocolate Poke Cake
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Bell & Evans Chicken Tenders / battered in River's special blend of flour and spices and fried to perfection in peanut oil / served with french fries
Linguini & Butter
Fresh linguini / melted butter
Linguini & Marinara
Fresh linguini / River's homemade marinara
Mac N' Cheese
River's cheese blend / melted and served over pasta shells / topped with shredded cheese
Plain Pasta
Fresh linguini with absolutely nothing on top