Eat & Drink

River House is a farm-to-table restaurant featuring waterfront dining on the Damariscotta River in Mid-Coast Maine. We are a values-based eatery sourcing local food and energy, and preparing food from Maine’s farms and waters on our wood-fired grill. Our menu changes frequently based on availability from our local farmers and fishermen.

dinner menu

This is a sample menu - our menu evolves based on whats available from our farmer friends

SMALL PLATES

SOUP OF THE DAY MP

always dairy free

GLIDDEN POINT OYSTERS 20

blueberry/cucumber-jalapeno mignonette

YELLOWFIN TUNA CRUDO 19

cucumber, green strawberry, lemon, dill oil

MAINE SCALLOPS 31

sweet corn puree, crispy pancetta, basil oil

DUCK RILLETTE 21

grilled sourdough, cherry mostarda, pickled mustard seed

GREENS 15

Spring Works lettuce, cucumber, radish, blueberry, citrus vinaigrette

RIVER PANZANELLA 17

tomato, cucumber, red onion, cornbread crouton***, toasted walnut***,

basil, sherry cider vinaigrette

LARGE PLATES

GRILLED SWORDFISH 33

blistered cherry tomato, white beans puree, basil oil, charred Lemon

SUMMER SHRIMP 29

citrus shrimp, pearled couscous salad, grilled orange, citrus vinaigrette

CHARRED FARRO SALAD 21

roasted summer vegetables, roasted tomato, sherry cider vinaigrette

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ADD CITRUS SHRIMP 9

POLLO ARROSTO 31

statler chicken, cider glaze, crispy potato, roasted summer squash, pan jus

BRAISED SHORT RIB 41

potato puree, red wine jus, crispy shallot

CHEF DE CUSINE TIMOTHY SLASON

— sweets —

CHOCOLATE CAKE (gluten free) HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM

STRUDEL w/CREME ANGLAISE, BERRIES

— cocktails —

SAINT VESPER 15 Bar Hill Gin, Black Cap Vodka, St Germain, Black Lemon Bitters

SHIFTY NICKY (from the RH vault) 15 Blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, grapefruit shrub, blood orange syrup, hellfire bitters

HERON ISLAND VIBES 15 Smith & Cross rum, Doloroso sherry, lime juice, pineapple gum syrup

THE BULLY 15 Elijah Craig Bourbon, Aperol, Bully Boy Amaro, Peychaud Bitters

BOUND TO RAMBLE 15 rosemary infused Elijah Craig, Maine maple syrup, citrus

MAINE FOG 15 Old Grand - Dad Bourbon, Cointreau, Braulio Amaro, Cardamon bitter

— ZERO PROOF —

SECOND CHANCE 15 Ghia, Orgeat Syrup, Lemon, Mole Bitters, Soda Water

RAVENSCOURT PARK 15 Lyre’s London Dry, Abstinence Bitter Orange, Grapefruit Shrub, N/A Orange Bitters

THE NIRVANA 15 Lyre’s American Malt, Ghia, Ritual Tequila, Wilderton Bittersweet, Demerara Syrup

— OTHER DRINKS —

BLOOD ORANGE LEMONADE

GINGER LIME RICKEY

MAINE ROOT MEXICANE COLA & ROOT BEER

— wine —

SPARKLING

Prosecco Superiore DOCG Perlage Canah, Valdobbiadene, Italy 14 /49

Vouvray Petillant Brut Domaine Huet 2019, France 79

Franciacorta Brut Cuvée Prestige, Ca' del Bosco, NV, Lombardy, Italy 89

Jean Vesselle, Petit Clos Grand Cru 2009 Champagne, France 195

ROSE’

Maz Caz Rose (Grenache/Syrah) 2023, Rhone Valley, France 14 /49

WHITE

Kerner Stefan Meyer 2023, Pfalz, Germany 14/56

Picpoul de Pinet La Chapelle Du Bastion, 2024 Languedoc Roussillon, France 14/55

Falanghina IGP Fattoria La Rivolta 2022, Campania, Italy 15/60

Sauvignon Blanc Gaspard 2024, France 16/63

Chardonnay La Meurger Macon 2023, Burgundy, France 16/64

BlankBottle Moment of Silence 2023, Wellington, South Africa 59

RED

Côtes du Rhône Clovis Remi Pouizin 2024, Rhone Valley, France 15/59

Aglianico del Sannio DOP Vigne di Malies 2019, Campania, Italy 14/56

Teroldego Rotaliano DOC Monfort, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy 16/64

Terre Rouge Garrigue 2014, Sierra Foothills, California 64

Pinot Noir Scenic Valley Farm 2022, Willamette Valley, Oregon 14/56

Chateau Beausejour 'Pentimento' 2019 Cotes de Bordeaux, Castillon, France 65

Cabernet Sauvignon Lava Cap 2025, Sierra Foothill, California 17/68

Cabernet Sauvignon Groth Oakville 2021, Napa Valley, California 130

Ultreia Saint Jacques Bierzo Raul Perez 2021, Spain 57

Supertuscan Le Cupole Rosso Toscana IGP Tenuta di Trinoro 2022, Tuscany, Italy 79

Octagon Barboursville Vineyards 2019 , Virginia 110

— beer & cider—

PENNY - BARRELED SOULS (English mild ale) Saco, Maine

SCRUGSY - BELLEFLOWER BREWING (New England IPA) Portland, Maine

RED - AIRLINE BREWING CO (Red Ale) Amherst, Maine

SASANOA BREWING (MOFGA) Westport, Maine

KIT NA BREWING (N/A) Portland, Maine

DAGGER (dry sparkling) - ROCKY GROUND Newburgh, Maine

— What’s Happening —

Shoot us a message if you are interested!

CHANGE OF HOURS We will be open Wednesday through Saturday 5pm to 9pm .. Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesdays (starting today) A little slow down before the summer madness begins 🌱

OPEN TONIGHT! Spring break was lovely & we are back at it. This is when the excitement of preparation comes back. We’ve peeled off the winter layers, ready for the greenery & sun. The new treasures every week from our farmers & diners joining us later in the evening. Spring brings a fresh restart. Kudos to anyone who can guess what Jon & Joe are cooking up! 🌱 Reservations by phone or on our website, link in bio.

Tonight is your last night to dine with us before our spring break! Reservations can be made online or give us a ring.. Limited space is left so don’t procrastinate 🌷

The snow has cleared and we are open! We are still offering $2 oysters on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Even with all the snow, spring is in the air. We are looking forward to the shift of spring produce from our farmers and seeing the vibrant colors bring us all back to life. Reservations are not required but recommended, you can make one right on our website, click the link in bio. -ps did you know you can also purchase gift cards on our website too!

Join our team! If you or know someone who is interested please reach out!

SNOW DAAAAZZZE! Happy winter folks!! We will be closed Saturday March 4th, be back on Tuesday for $2 oysters! 🦪❄️

brandade [it’s like a salt cod spread] toast, pickled carrots & mustard cabbage It’s been a week of funky weather, sourcing is limited these days but the sun is with us longer. The slow awakening after the darker winter months. We are still open Tuesday through Saturday, weather dependent. The joys of rural Maine, not all of us live a hop, skip and a jump from the restaurant. It’s these moments that prep us for long hours of summer bustle. You can reserve a table on our website, link in bio 🦪

SNOW DAY TOMORROW! ❄️ We are calling it for tomorrow nights dinner service. Snow storms are meant for home cooked meals & puzzles. Come see us Friday and enjoy scallops with celeriac & bacon crunch. ✨ Reservations by phone or on our website, link in bio.

House made salt cod & cavatelli with pea shoot pesto and @fuzzyudder Tempest fondue 🫕 Also $2 oysters tonight & Wednesday! 🦪 Reservations by phone or online, link in bio.