Welcome to River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
New Chef, New Menu, New Experience
Meet Chef Xavier Santiago
With more than 20 years of culinary mastery, Chef Xavier has cooked alongside some of the industry’s most celebrated talents.
Now, as a Chopped Champion and award-winning chef, he’s bringing a bold, reimagined menu to River featuring USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, house-made pastas, and wood-fired pizzas.
Come experience our new menu, unforgettable dishes, and a dining experience that everyone is raving about!
There are only a handful of restaurants located on the banks of the Connecticut River.
River: A Waterfront Restaurant and Bar, with its award-winning waterfront views, features elevated dining led by Chef Xavier Santiago. Stay for live comedy and lively nights, then host your next private party, celebration, or corporate event in a setting designed to impress. River delivers effortless elegance from the first sip to the final toast, every time.
Awards & Honors
We are so thrilled that you all vote for us, year after year, as having the BEST WATER VIEW, OUTDOOR DINING & MORE! We strive every day to make your experience with us tasty, comfortable, and relaxing. We know that we are very lucky to have a beautiful waterfront view, and we are so happy you think so too!
Dine On Our Deck & Stay Warm on Cooler Nights!
Over 1.2 Million BTUs Of Infrared Heat!
That’s right. Million. We are the only truly four-season outdoor dining in the area!
At River, we have the Rolls Royce of heaters on our deck. Over 26 infrared radiant heaters are discharging at over 600 degrees of warmth at all times, and they simply do not compare to an ordinary heating system! We have reinvented what outdoor dining is on cooler nights and at River, you can always dine in the great (heated) outdoors, every day of the year, right on the bank of the CT River!
The Ultimate Dining Experience Located on the Bank of the Connecticut River
Stop in for Brunch every Saturday & Sunday!
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Dine On Our Deck & Stay Warm on Cooler Nights!
Over 1.2 Million BTUs Of Infrared Heat! That's right. Million. We are the only truly four-season outdoor dining in the area!
At River, we have the Rolls Royce of heaters on our deck. Over 26 infrared radiant heaters are discharging at over 600 degrees of warmth at all times, and they simply do not compare to an ordinary heating system! We have reinvented what outdoor dining is on cooler nights and at River, you can always dine in the great (heated) outdoors, every day of the year, right on the bank of the CT River!
Family Meals To-Go Are Back!
River’s Family Meals are back! Our family meals are designed around the comfort food you want, available at the click of a button! No more running around to the store, prepping, etc. You should relax and let us take care of dinner, so you’ll have more time for what’s most important: family!
Click [here] to view the menu and place your order today!
Stop in for Brunch every Saturday & Sunday!
We strive every day to make your experience with us tasty, comfortable, and relaxing. We know that we are very lucky to have a beautiful waterfront view and we are so happy you think so too!
Pick-Up Available
ORDER ONLINE NOW | Curbside Pickup
Enjoy delicious meals for the entire family from any of the restaurants that comprise the River Restaurant Group! Enjoy all of your River favorites, some authentic Mexican cuisine from Tequila Rio, or enjoy some casual eats from Atrium Café & Bar! All from the same place, all using our in-house delivery to ensure quick and safe delivery every time!
