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

DAMARISCOTTA RIVER OYSTERS - daily mignonette 18

CRUDO/CEVICHE - daily fish - daily preparation 18

BEET SALAD - blue cheese - daikon radish - blood orange - honey miso vin 17

MARINATED CARROTS - fried garlic - filberts - cumin - smoked paprika 14

WARM MUSHROOM SALAD - chestnut - sesame oats - fermented hot sauce - red cabbage 17

MONKFISH CHOWDER - crab - roasted corn 18

SCALLOP - sweet potato - mushroom - rutabaga - cabbage - onion butter 32

NY STRIP - green salad - potatoes - demi 36

SALMON - carrot puree - garlic - chili - farro 28

ECHO FARM CHICKEN - creamed corn - cheddar biscuit - sesame pepper sauce 30

1/4lb SMASH BURGER - onions - cheddar - mushroom Demi - aioli - potatoes 16 add bacon 2 / add x-tra pattie 6

— sweets —

FROZEN CUSTARD or SORBET

SKILLET SUNDAE

— cocktails —

FRESH TRACKS – rye whiskey - applejack - lemon - maple syrup - splash of soda

THE NARROWS – Roku Gin - manzanilla sherry - Shochu - fish sauce - extra virgin olive oil

KEEL HAUL – spiced dark rum - salted caramel spiced butter - hot water - whipped cream

BUBBLEICIOUS – vodka - Luxardo Bitter Bianco - blood orange - Furlani vermouth - lime - soda

— zero proof —

THE LAYOVER – cane spirits - Wilfreds Aperitif - ginger - lime - alcohol-free bitters

DAPPER DAN – zero-proof whiskey - Dr. Zero Zero amaro - Wilfred’s Aperitif - alcohol-free bitters

RAVENSCOURT PARK – London dry spirit - Abstinence Aperitif - grapefruit syrup - alcohol-free orange bitters

— OTHER DRINKS —

BLOOD ORANGE LEMONADE

GINGER LIME RICKEY

MAINE ROOT MEXICANE COLA & ROOT BEER

— wine —

By the Glass

Pomalo - Pet Nat - Debit(Dalmatia, Croatia ‘20)

Il Vulcano di Elisa - Carricante (Sicily, Italy ‘21)

Chateau Musar - Jeune Blanc - Viognier - Vermentino - Chardonnay (Beak Valley, Lebanon ‘21)

Broc Cellars - Love Rose - blend (North Coast, California ‘22)

Unico Zelo - Fresh A.F. & Friends - Nero d’avila - Grenache & zibibbo (Riverlands, Australia ‘22)

DAOU - Pessimist - Petite Sarah, Zinfandel - Syrah & Lagrein (Paso Robles, California ‘22)

By the bottle

Grillo Iole, Sauvignon (Friuli, Italy ‘22)

Blankbottle, Aasvoel, Verdelho (Stellenbosch, South Africa ‘21)

Arnaldo Rossi, GemmaRosa, Toscana Rosato (Tuscany, Italy ‘21)

La Marea, Grenache, (Central Coast, California ‘19)

Malatinszky Kuria, Noblesse, Cabernet Franc (Villainy, Hungary ‘13)

American Wine Project (Wisconsin/Minnesota)

— 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.