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The River House

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53 Bow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Seafood Chowder

A hearty, rich, creamy clam stock brimming with lobster, scallops, shrimp, clams, and haddock. A house specialty and Gluten Free
  • Cup $6.95
  • Bowl $9.95

French Onion Soup au Gratin

$6.95
Caramelized onions simmered with Burgundy wine, a blend of chicken and beef stocks, served with a crouton and a classic Gruyere cheese crust

Tuna Lettuce Wraps

$15.95
Seared rare tuna, served in Bibb lettuce cups, with Sriracha aioli, avocado cream, pickled ginger, corn tortilla crisps and wasabi

Warm Lobster Artichoke Dip

$15.95
A casserole of sweet Maine lobster meat, artichoke hearts, Asiago & Romano cheeses & savory secrets. Served warm from the oven with Sourdough toast

Jumbo Maryland Crab Cakes

$14.95
Two large crab cakes, house made with premium Blue Crab, blended with savory spices, fried with pretzel bread crumbs and served with stone ground mustard remoulade

Calamari

$11.95
RI fresh calamari prepared with tentacles and rings, tossed with cherry peppers, and served with marinara on the side

Jumbo Fresh Chicken Tenderloins

Chargrilled plain or Cajun, or golden fried with choice of side sauce. Toss Plain orders in Smoky River House BBQ, Honey Garlic, Buffalo, or Honey Mustard at no extra charge
  • Five Pc. $9.95
  • Ten Pc. $16.95
  • Extra Sauce
  • $1.00

Sautéed Mussels

$13.95
A heaping bowl of fresh mussels served with fresh bread. Choose from: Classic (minced garlic, onion, tomatoes, herbs, white wine), Beer & Bacon, or Gorgonzola Cream

Shrimp Cocktail

$11.95
Four jumbo gulf shrimp served chilled with our cocktail sauce and lemon

Arancini

$11.95
Arborio rice balls stuffed with sharp cheddar and fontina cheeses, breaded in a light pretzel crust. Served with house marinara and shredded parm

Salads

Fig Salad

A blend of mixed greens served with figs, goat cheese, and candied walnuts, Dressed with olive oil and balsamic glaze
  • Appetizer $6.95
  • Entree $10.95
  • Chef Recommendation: Add Steak Tips $11.00

River House Spinach Salad

Baby spinach leaves topped with mushrooms, red onions, plumped dried cranberries, goat cheese, and bacon. Served with a sherry-dijon vinaigrette
  • Appetizer $6.95
  • Entree $10.95
  • Chef Recommendation: Add Grilled or Fried Chicken
  • $6.00

Beet Salad

Roasted red and golden beets over mixed greens, topped with pistachios and dressed with bacon vinaigrette
  • Appetizer $7.95
  • Entree $11.95
  • Chef Recommendation Add Grilled Salmon Fillet
  • $9.00

Caesar Salad

Freshly chopped Romaine lettuce and croutons tossed lightly with a classic Caesar dressing. Finished with asiago cheese
  • Appetizer $6.95
  • Entree $10.95
  • Add Anchovies
  • $1.50
  • Chef Recommendation: Add Grilled Salmon
  • $9.00

Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad

Chicken salad prepared with sweet cranberries, walnuts, celery, and mayo. Served on mixed greens with grape tomatoes and carrot shreds. Dressed with balsamic vinaigrette
  • Entree $14.95

Chicken Cobb Salad

A classic salad of mixed greens garnished with hard boiled eggs, slices of fresh avocado, tomato, cucumbers, red onions, bacon and blue cheese. Served with grilled chicken and balsamic vinaigrette
  • Entree $18.95

Salad Add-Ons

Live'n Up Your Salad With the Following Add-ons

8 Oz. River House Marinated Steak Tips

$11.00

Fresh Sweet Maine Lobster Salad

$12.00

3 Grilled or Fried Jumbo Chicken Tenderloins

$6.00

Broiled or Fried Fresh Sea Scallops

$10.00

Fried or Sautéed Shrimp

$9.00

8 Oz. Salmon Fillet

$9.00

Sandwiches

Served with crisp French fries & pickle chips. Substitute sweet potato fries: $2

The Cup and a Half

$13.95
A cup of Award Winning Seafood Chowder with a warm half Vermont Turkey Panini, accompanied by a side of sweet Honey Mustard

Corned Beef Reuben

$13.95
Corned Beef, Swiss cheese, Sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing, served on marbled rye

Fresh Haddock Sandwich

$12.95
Fresh haddock fillet, golden fried or oven broiled, served on a toasted potato bun, accompanied by fresh coleslaw, house made tartar sauce, and lemon

Meatloaf Panini

$12.95
Our own bacon wrapped meatloaf served on Texas toast with horseradish mascarpone cheese

River House Lobster Roll

$21.95
A very generous portion of lightly dressed sweet Maine lobster meat and green leaf lettuce nestled in a grilled Brioche roll

Small Ships Plate

$18.95
A 4 inch sweet Maine lobster roll on a grilled Brioche bun, with a cup of Award Winning Seafood Chowder & hand cut potato chips

The Tall Ships Plate

$26.95
A 6 inch sweet Maine lobster roll on a grilled Brioche bun with a cup of Award Winning Seafood Chowder & hand cut potato chips

Vermont Turkey Panini

$12.95
Thinly sliced roast turkey, slow roasted apples, crisp bacon, & cheddar cheese, hot pressed between slices of fresh Parmesan sage bread, with a side of sweet Honey Mustard sauce

Rooster

$11.95
An 8 oz. all white chicken breast, golden fried or chargrilled, served on a toasted potato bun & finished with lettuce, tomato, & choice of cheese. Cajun Grilled no charge
  • Add Bacon
  • $2.00

Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad Wrap

$12.95
Chicken salad dressed with walnuts, sweet cranberries, and celery, rolled with baby salad greens in a large garlic herb flour wrap

Burgers

An 8 oz. patty of 100% certified Angus beef

The Bow St. Burger

$11.95
Served chargrilled, topped with lettuce & tomato on a toasted potato roll. Choose: Swiss, cheddar, pepper jack, or American cheese
  • Add Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, or Bacon
  • $2.00

The Cowboy Burger

$13.95
Dry rubbed with cowboy ranch seasoning, chargrilled, topped with spicy pepper jack cheese on a toasted potato roll. Finished with onion straws & a side of house-made chipotle ketchup

The Barnyard Burger

$13.95
Chargrilled burger topped with a fried egg, goat cheese, and bacon jam

Black Bean Veggie Burger

$11.95
A made-in-house 8oz. fresh veggie, black bean, soy, and Panko crumb "burger" sauteed to order. Served on a toasted potato roll, with lettuce, tomato, and a side of our roasted garlic chipotle aioli

The River House Salmon Burger

$12.95
A 6oz. freshly prepared salmon cake, served pan seared on a toasted potato roll, with lettuce, tomato, choice of cheese and a side of herb aioli

Fried Seafood

Generous baskets of fresh seafood perfectly fried to a crisp golden finish. Served with crisp fries, fresh Coleslaw, lemon wedges, house tartar or cocktail sauce. The combos are Half Orders of each item

Fresh Haddock Nuggets

$16.95

Fresh Sea Scallops

$25.95

Shrimp & Haddock Combo

$18.95

Plump Medium Shrimp

$17.95

Sea Scallop & Haddock Combo

$24.95

Sea Scallop & Shrimp Combo

$21.95

Entrees

Atlantic Salmon

$19.95
A center cut fillet of salmon, chargrilled to medium, topped with choice of garlic butter or corn and bacon salsa. Served with rice and chef's veg

Boiled Lobster

A 1¼ lb., firm shelled local lobster, with drawn butter and lemon wedges. Served with mashed potato and chef's veg
  • Market Price

Seafood Casserole

$24.95
Shrimp, haddock, and scallops in a casserole of potato and cream sauce topped with flaky pie crust, served with chef's veg

Baked Stuffed Haddock

$25.95
A large fillet of Atlantic haddock, stuffed with a crabmeat stuffing, topped with lemon cream sauce, served with mashed potato and chef's veg. Available without stuffing

River House Steak Tips

$23.95
A generous portion of tender, house marinated Sirloin tips, chargrilled to your liking and topped with caramelized onions

Short Rib Pappardelle Pasta

$15.95
Braised short ribs, served over garlic tossed pappardelle, topped with horseradish mascarpone and gremolata

Chicken Florentine

$17.95
Chicken grilled served over artichokes, sundried tomatoes, and spinach finished with a creamy parmesan sauce over fettuccine

Lobster Mac n' Cheese

Pasta shells, white cheddar, and fontina, prepared with fresh Maine lobster and topped with goldfish crust, and served with chef's veg
  • $22.95
  • Without Lobster $15.95

Shepherd's Pie

$13.95
A casserole, beef, corn and onions, baked with a red-skinned mashed potato, served with a side of mushroom gravy and chef's veg

Meatloaf

$14.95
Bacon wrapped meatloaf, served with gravy, mashed potatoes, and chef's veg, topped with onion straws

Entree Additions

The Lob Dog A 4-inch Fresh Lobster Roll

$9.95

Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes

$3.95

Grilled Asparagus

$4.95

Rice Pilaf

$3.95

Sweet Potato Fries

$6.95

French Fries

$4.95

Fresh Vegetables

$3.95
Chef's selection

Onion Straws with Sriracha Aioli

$6.95

The Kids Menu

Grilled Cheese with Fries

$5.95

Hot Dog with Fries

$5.95

The Lob Dog with Fries

$9.95

Fried Chicken Tenders with Fries

$6.95

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese with Fries

$5.95

Veggie Dip with Carrots & Celery

$6.95

Kid's Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich

$4.95

Sweet Ending

Apple Crisp

$7.95
House made, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Barbara's Gluten Free Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae

$8.95
Barbara's locally prepared Gluten Free Brownie served warmed, with Gifford's vanilla ice cream, gluten free fudge sauce, and whipped topping

Pecan Pie

$7.95
A River House specialty. Served warm with vanilla ice cream

Sorbet

$6.95
3 Scoops of fresh raspberry sorbet served with whipped cream

Creme Brulee

$7.95
House made creme burlee served with whipped cream and berries
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53 Bow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801
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603-431-2600
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Welcome to the River House Restaurant. Winner of First Place Awards at Portsmouth's Prescott Park's Chowder Festival 3 years running. Voted "Best Chowder in New England" by NECN viewers. The River House features classic seafood favorites complemented by contemporary dishes served on our decks and dining rooms overlooking the Piscataqua River.