River Roast

4.6(3,643)

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Location & Hours

Address

315 N LaSalle St
Chicago, IL 60654
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:30 AM

Monday11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(312) 822-0100

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About River Roast

New American spin on British food served in an upscale restaurant with 2 bars & riverfront views.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 5, 2025.

4.6/5

Based on 3,643 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Joe King

a month ago

Came here for dinner with a few friends last week on what had to be the coldest day of the year. Glad to say the meal didn’t disappoint. We kicked things off with the pork belly bites and grilled oct...

Skylar Gustavson

2 weeks ago

This is literally one of the best restaurants I’ve ever had in my life! From the carrot cake to the chicken pot pie with no mushrooms might I add, this is the best food ever. Then you added in a cockt...

S

2 weeks ago

I came here for the view of the river for st.pattys day. The view is perfect. The service is also outstanding. However, the food is just ok. I ordered shrimp toast and pork belly. Both had no flavor. ...

Nathan Ver Beek

6 months ago

Great atmosphere at River Roast on a nice summer day. We were unable to sit outside, but the outside seating looked really nice with a great view of the river. We ordered the soup of the day, which ha...

Alex

3 weeks ago

I had a great time. Good food. Good drinks. And good prices for downtown Chicago on the river. I recommend trying to get there for their happy hour from 4-6 on weekdays!

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers had a positive dining experience at River Roast, with an average rating of 4.6/5, praising the food, drinks, and service.

Customer Favorites

Dishes that stood out include the chicken pot pie, cinnamon apple old fashioned cocktail, pork belly bites, grilled octopus, roast beef, chocolate cake, French Onion Soup, and CBR Salad.

Atmosphere & Service

Customers appreciated the river view, outstanding service, and low-key vibe. Servers were described as cool and engaging, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Value & Quality

Reviewers mentioned good prices for downtown Chicago, generous portion sizes, and generally positive feedback on food quality, with some exceptions like dishes lacking flavor or being overly heavy on certain ingredients.

Areas for Improvement

Some reviews highlighted areas for improvement such as enhancing the flavor of certain dishes, improving the pacing of service during busy times, and ensuring control over dressing for salads.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlighted the importance of good prices, happy hour offerings, and the desirability of patio seating, suggesting that these factors contribute positively to the dining experience at River Roast.