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River  House

Appetizers

Salads

Sandwiches

Entrees

Sides

Beverages

The Kids’ Menu

Sweet Endings

Wheat and Gluten Free Options



Appetizers

River House - Chowder

Seafood Chowder cup/bowl cup $6. / bowl $9.
A hearty, rich, creamy clam stock brimming with lobster, scallops, shrimp, clams, and haddock. A house specialty!

 

Soup of the day cup/bowl cup $4. / bowl $6.
Creative, house-made. Ask your server for details

 

French Onion Soup $6
A warming crock of fresh onion soup, made from chicken and beef stocks, served topped with a 7 cheese-smothered Challah crouton! (not available to go please)

 

Fried Brie and Fresh Fruit Plate $10.
A wedge of crème Brie cheese, breaded and golden fried, served with sliced fruit, red seedless grapes, orange wedges, The Lollipop Tree’s hot pepper jelly and sourdough toasts!

 

Sweet potato Fries $6.
A tasty cone of lightly seasoned Yam fries with our delicious Coca-Cola BBQ sauce.

 

Artichoke Heart Lobster Dip $11
A generous casserole of sweet Maine lobster meat, artichoke hearts, Asiago cheese, and savory secrets. Served warmed, with sourdough toasts!

 

Caribbean Prawn Sticks $10
Four mammoth Gulf of Mexico shrimp, marinated, skewered, and chargrilled on a crunchy medley of dressed greens and veggie slaw!

 

River House - Pizza

Jumbo Fresh Chicken Tenderloins $7.  single (5 tenders)/ $10.  double (10 tenders)
Only the biggest and freshest! Char grilled or golden fried. Your choice of plain, Cajun or Caribbean Jerk seasonings, smoky Coca-Cola BBQ, Honey Garlic, Buffalo, or Honey Mustard sauces! Extra sauces .50 ea.

 

Flatbread Pizzas $10.
Ten inch, roasted garlic puree and extra virgin olive oil brushed and grilled.

The Big Cheese ( Marinara and 5 cheeses)
Smoky Coca-cola BBQ Chicken and cheese
Baby Maine Shrimp Mediterranean
Mediterranean
( crumbled Goat cheese, tomatoes, sliced artichokes, black olives, roasted garlic, and fresh herbs)
Grilled Andouille sausage, caramelized onion and 3 cheeses.

Add toppings….the usual suspects for 50 cents each.
Goat Cheese, Andouille, Sausage of the Day, Shrimp, $1.00

 

The Mixed Grille Sampler $17.
Coca-Cola BBQ Pulled Pork, Caribbean Jerk Jumbo Chicken Tenderloins, Andouille sausage, and Caribbean Prawn sticks all on one flavor packed platter, Avocado Ranch dipping sauce and sourdough bread slice.

 

Sautéed Mussels $10.
A generous serving of fresh mussels, served with sourdough toasts. Choose from Classic (minced garlic, onion, tomatoes, herbs, white wine), Cajun (with added Andouille sausage and peppers), Tomato Vodka Cream or Gorgonzola cream!

Salads

River House Spinach Salad  8.
Fresh baby spinach topped with sliced button mushrooms, chopped bacon, tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, carrots, croutons, and hard boiled egg. Served with our house prepared Avocado Ranch dressing!  

River House - Salads

Caesar Salad  8.
Freshly chopped Romaine lettuce and croutons tossed lightly with a classic Caesar dressing…finished with Asiago cheese!

 

My Thai Salad 10.
Fresh Mesclun salad greens tossed with an Asian slaw of crisp, crunchy veggies in a sweet yet spicy Thai Citrus Vinaigrette, topped with your choice of 3 Grilled jumbo chicken tenderloins or 2 Caribbean grilled Prawn sticks!

 

Grilled Ribeye, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese  15.
Baby salad greens topped with grilled-to-your-liking, aged Ribeye Steak, crumbled Goat Cheese, grilled Shiitake mushroom caps, ripe grape tomatoes, finished with fried onion straws and a side of your favorite dressing!

 

The Lemon Lobster Salad  20.
Fresh sweet Lobster meat, sautéed fresh Shiitake mushroom caps, and roasted garlic chips arranged on Mesclun salad greens, dressed with a Spicy Lemon Vinaigrette!


     Salad additions:
       Smoky Coca Cola BBQ steak tips  6. 
       Fresh lobster salad  10.  
       Grilled or fried chicken tenderloins  4. 
       Fried scallops  9.
       Baby Maine shrimp  4.
       (3) Caribbean grilled Prawn sticks!  6.
       6 oz. Grilled Ribeye Steak  9.

 

Dressings choices:
Avocado Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Bleu Cheese, Spicy Sweet Asian, Spicy Lemon Vinaigrette, Caesar, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil and balsamic

Sandwiches


 All sandwiches are served with crisp fries and a pickle spear, unless otherwise noted ~ Substitute Sweet Potatoe Fries   2. extra

The Cup and a Half  10.
A cup of our always-tasty Soup of the Day paired with a warmed half of your choice of a Monte Cristo, Vermont Turkey Panini, or Roast Beef Press, accompanied with appropriate sauce or syrup! Substitute our award winning seafood chowder cup for the soup cup for just 2.00 more!

River House - Lobster Roll

Mom’s Meatloaf Stack  10.
A satisfying slice of our homemade meatloaf, served atop a grilled onion focaccia alongside real mashed potatoes, finished with a fresh mushroom gravy and crisp fried onion straws!

 

The Lobster Salad Roll  18.
A very generous scoop of lightly dressed sweet Lobster meat, and a leaf of lettuce nestled in a grilled Brioche roll! We couldn’t take it off the menu!

 

Fresh Haddock Sandwich  10.
An always-fresh Haddock fillet, golden fried or oven broiled, served on a toasted Brioche bun, accompanied by fresh coleslaw, and house made Tartar sauce

 

The Black Bean Veggie Burger  9.
A made-in-house 8oz. fresh veggie, black bean, soy, and Panko crumb “burger” sautéed to order, served on a toasted onion roll, with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a side of our Roast Garlic Chipotle Aioli!

 

The Monte Cristo  10.
An all-time classic sandwich…Thick slices of our Challah French toast stuffed with roast turkey, lean ham, and Swiss cheese, baked until crisp, served dusted with powdered sugar, accompanied by a side of pure N.H. maple syrup for dunking!

 

The Pastrami and Swiss Roll  9.
Lean shaved Black Pastrami and Swiss cheese piled high with caramelized onions on a toasted onion roll, served with a side of our sweet Honey mustard sauce!

 

The River House Burger  9.
A fresh 8 oz. ground Hereford steak burger char grilled and served with lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a toasted Brioche roll, topped with Swiss, Cheddar, or American cheese! Add doublewide bacon 1.00 / Cajun seasoned at no extra charge. Add your own extras... Coca-Cola BBQ, caramelized onions, etc. for 50 cents each.

 

The Rooster  8.
A 6 oz. all white chicken breast, char grilled or golden fried, served on a toasted Brioche bun, finished with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Make the grilled Rooster Cajun style at no extra charge! Add doublewide bacon 1.00

River House - Roast Beef Press

 

Coca-Cola BBQ Pulled Pork Roll  9.
Tender, succulent, lean pulled pork in our smoky Coca-Cola BBQ sauce, piled high on a toasted Brioche roll, accompanied by fresh coleslaw!

 

The Vermont Turkey Panini  9.
Thinly sliced roast Turkey, sautéed apples, crisp doublewide bacon, and Cheddar cheese hot pressed between slices of bakery-fresh Parmesan Sage bread, accompanied by a side of sweet Honey Mustard Sauce!

 

The Roast Beef Bacon Swiss Press  9.
Lean shaved roast beef, crisp doublewide bacon, thinly sliced red onions and Swiss cheese hot pressed on a robust Onion Focaccia bread, served with a side of Roast Garlic Chipotle Aioli.

Entrees

(all entrees, unless stated otherwise, are accompanied by chef’s vegetable and a choice of mashed potatoes, fries, jasmine rice or coleslaw…you may substitute a side Caesar, garden, or baby spinach salad for an additional 2.00)

 

River House Steak Tips  17.
An abundant portion of tender, marinated, choice sirloin tips, char grilled to your liking and topped with our smoky Coca-Cola BBQ glaze and caramelized onions!

 

Cuban Ribeye Steak  19.
An aged, 12 oz., hand cut Ribeye steak, dry rubbed with a Cuban style spice medley, char grilled as you like, finished with crisp fried onion straws and grilled asparagus spears!

 

Twin Tournedos of Beef  23.
Two 4 oz. Filet Mignon wrapped in Hickory smoked bacon, chargrilled as you like it, plated on Challah toasts, with grilled asparagus spears, and Béarnaise or Jameson’s Mushroom Demiglaze; available Au Poivre style for 1.00 charge.

 

River House - Lobster Dinner

Guinness Short Ribs with Death By Butter Potatoes 21.
Slow braised, totally tender and lean short ribs nestled against double-buttered mashed potatoes, finished with a Root Vegetables in Guinness Gravy! A staff favorite ( and they make terrific Short Rib Hash on Sunday Brunch!)

 

Steamed Lobster  26.
A 1¼ lb. fresh firm shell local lobster, steamed to order, served with drawn butter, chef’s vegetable, and your choice of fries, mashed potatoes, rice, or coleslaw!

 

The Lazy Lobster Casserole  24. 
A generous casserole of sweet Maine lobster meat baked in a Parmesan Alfredo Cream , served topped with classic New England style seasoned cracker crumbs!

 

Baked Sea Scallop Casserole  19.
A plentiful casserole of plump local sea scallops, lemon, white wine, butter and seasoned cracker crumbs.

 

Broiled Haddock 18.
A large fillet of always fresh (and local, whenever possible) Haddock, oven broiled with white wine, lemon, butter and seasoned cracker crumbs.

 

Atlantic Salmon  19.
A center cut fillet of gorgeous fresh Salmon, served moist and medium, topped with a fresh herb butter, or glazed with a sweet Thai Chili Sauce. Cajun blackened at no additional charge!

 

River House - Fried Basket

Grilled Vegetable Ravioli  16.
Plump egg ravioli stuffed with grilled vegetables and a three cheese medley, simmered with tomatoes, garlic, caramelized onions, and bell peppers in your choice of sauces…Marinara, Alfredo, Vodka Tomato Cream, or Gorgonzola Cream! Add grilled Chicken, sweet Lobster meat, Baby Maine Shrimp, or Cajun Andouille sausage for an additional charge.

 

Fried Baskets
Generous baskets of fresh seafoods, perfectly fried to a crisp golden finish! Served with fresh coleslaw, lemon wedges, tartar or cocktail sauce.
Sea Scallops  18.
Haddock Nuggets  13. 
Baby Maine shrimp  11.
Half and Half Platter any 2  17. 

Sides

French Fries $2.95

 

Mashed Potatoes $3.95

 

Small Salad: Caesar, spinach, mixed green $2.95

 

Grilled Asparagus $3.95

 

Fresh Vegetables $3.50

 

Jasmine Rice $2.95

River House - Beverages

Beverages

Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, (Blue) PowerAde $2.25

 

Iced or hot coffee, tea $2.25

 

Hot chocolate $2.25

 

Specialty Tea $2.25

 

Juices $2.25

 

Bottled Root Beer/ Cream Soda $3.50

 

Milk/Skim Milk $2.25

Sweet Endings

Kahlua Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae  6.
Vanilla ice cream, house made Kahlua fudge sauce, warm brownie, whipped cream and toasted peanuts.

 

Ellen’s Award Winning Hot Apple Pie a la Mode  6.
An individualized crock of the Best Apple Pie 2009 (Portsmouth Rotary!) served hot, topped with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.

 

Crème Brulee Cheesecake  6.
A decadent wedge of dense cheesecake topped with a browned sugar glaze, finished with whipped cream and drizzles of raspberry sauce.

 

Warmed Cinnamon Pecan Bread Pudding  6.
A generous crock of creamy Pecan Roll pudding, topped with a Bourbon Whiskey Sauce and whipped cream! Yummy!

The Kids’ Menu

Cheesy pizza  6.

 

Hot Dog with fries  4.

 

Kraft Macaroni and cheese  4.

 

Golden fried fresh chicken fingers (3) with fries and Honey Mustard sauce  5. 

Kids’ Tugboat Sundae Cup (nut free)  4.

 

Raw Veggie Sticks (celery/carrots/cucumbers) with Avocado Ranch Dip  6.

Wheat and Gluten Free Options

We ask that you, the customer, inform your server of all special dietary needs. The server, in turn, will properly notify the chefs of dietary restrictions.

Our special needs menu will be prepared from start to finish, from pan to plate, by a designated chef, to ensure the integrity of your Gluten free meal! 

  • Sautéed chicken tenderloins

  • Pan seared twin tournedos (salt &pepper only)

  • Fried foods with GF batter and fresh oil (Extra time please)

  • GF Brownies (coming soon)

  • Pan seared salmon with herb butter

  • Broiled Haddock without crumbs

  • Broiled sea scallops without crumbs

  • Spinach salad with GF dressing option

  • Lazy Lobster salad with GF Dressing option

  • Hot mulled apple cider

  • Red Bridge GF Beer

  • Sautéed mussels (Classic style only)

  • Pan seared 8 oz. burger (no bun)

  • Sautéed vegetables

  • Jasmine Rice

Gluten Free Dressing Options

  • Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Chunky Bleu Cheese Dressing
  • Caesar Dressing
  • Oil and Vinegar
  • Balsamic Vinegar and EVOO
  • Greek Feta & Olive Dressing
  • Country French w/Vermont Honey