{"id":4125,"date":"2026-07-01T16:41:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T21:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/river-roast-chicago-2"},"modified":"2026-07-16T10:41:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T15:41:48","slug":"river-roast-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/river-roast-chicago","title":{"rendered":"River Roast \u26059.3"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"padrino-inject-root\">\n<div class=\"padrino-inject-inner\">\n<div data-padrino-shell=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/top-restaurants\">\u2190 The best of Chicago 2026: 10 restaurants by reviews<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>\u0420\u0435\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0430\u043d<\/strong> \u00b7 <span>Chicago<\/span> \u00b7 \u2b50 9.3\/10 \u00b7 5658 reviews \u00b7 $$  \u00b7 <em>updated: 2026-06-30 19:39:23<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <span>315 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+1312-822-0100\">Call<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=41.8879525,-87.6322647\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get directions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a85ce6cee857\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/river-roast-chicago\/#River_Roast_Dinner_Arrives_Whole_and_Gets_Carved_Before_Your_Eyes\" >River Roast: Dinner Arrives Whole and Gets Carved Before Your Eyes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/river-roast-chicago\/#The_Concept\" >The Concept<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/river-roast-chicago\/#What_to_Order\" >What to Order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/river-roast-chicago\/#The_Space\" >The Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/river-roast-chicago\/#Who_Its_For\" >Who It&#8217;s For<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/river-roast-chicago\/#Good_to_Know\" >Good to Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/river-roast-chicago\/#Opening_hours\" >Opening hours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/river-roast-chicago\/#Photos\" >Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/river-roast-chicago\/#Visitor_reviews\" >Visitor reviews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/river-roast-chicago\/#Similar_places\" >Similar places<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"River_Roast_Dinner_Arrives_Whole_and_Gets_Carved_Before_Your_Eyes\"><\/span>River Roast: Dinner Arrives Whole and Gets Carved Before Your Eyes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Few Chicago kitchens commit to one idea as boldly as River Roast. The centerpiece here is the roast itself \u2014 a burnished whole chicken, a whole fish, a hulking cut of beef \u2014 brought to the table and carved in front of you while the Chicago River glides past the windows.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Concept\"><\/span>The Concept<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>River Roast opened in 2014 inside the century-old Reid Murdoch Building on the river&#8217;s north bank, a Levy Restaurants project whose concept was originated by James Beard Award-winning chef Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia fame. The mission: revive the communal pleasure of the Sunday roast and stage it in a big-city tavern.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Order\"><\/span>What to Order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The wood-smoked whole roasted chicken is the undisputed star \u2014 mahogany-crisp skin, juicy meat, carved tableside and paired with roasted potatoes fried to a dark crust. The whole roasted fish and the slow-roasted beef follow the same theatrical script, while the roasted pork shank rewards serious appetites. Most plates are built for sharing, so bring a group and order across the menu.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Space\"><\/span>The Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Two floors of a landmark brick warehouse with tall windows facing the LaSalle Street bridge. The patio sits right at the water&#8217;s edge and ranks among the best in the city, live blues fills the room on weekends, and the long bar pours local drafts and craft cocktails.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Its_For\"><\/span>Who It&#8217;s For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Business dinners that need to impress, visiting parents, and anyone stepping off a river architecture cruise hungry for something substantial.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_to_Know\"><\/span>Good to Know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Do I need a reservation?<\/strong> Strongly recommended for dinner and weekend brunch; window tables go first, so book early and request one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there brunch?<\/strong> Yes \u2014 Saturday and Sunday from late morning to early afternoon, with live blues setting the mood.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does patio seating work?<\/strong> The riverfront patio is seasonal and first-come, first-served \u2014 arrive before the after-work rush.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What should I wear?<\/strong> Smart casual fits best; the crowd runs from business suits to weekend visitors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can it host private events?<\/strong> Yes \u2014 dedicated riverfront event spaces make it a popular pick for corporate parties and weddings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening_hours\"><\/span>Opening hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Day<\/th>\n<th>Hours<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Monday<\/td>\n<td>11:30\u201321:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tuesday<\/td>\n<td>11:30\u201321:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wednesday<\/td>\n<td>11:30\u201321:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thursday<\/td>\n<td>11:30\u201322:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Friday<\/td>\n<td>11:30\u201322:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Saturday<\/td>\n<td>11:00\u201322:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sunday<\/td>\n<td>11:00\u201321:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"entity-gallery\" class=\"padrino-entity-gallery\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photos\"><\/span>Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.chicago-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/06\/river-roast-chicago-1.jpg\" alt=\"River Roast\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.chicago-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/06\/river-roast-chicago-2.jpg\" alt=\"River Roast\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.chicago-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/06\/river-roast-chicago-3.jpg\" alt=\"River Roast\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.chicago-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/06\/river-roast-chicago-4.jpg\" alt=\"River Roast\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.chicago-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/06\/river-roast-chicago-5.jpg\" alt=\"River Roast\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.chicago-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/06\/river-roast-chicago-6.jpg\" alt=\"River Roast\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<details>\n<summary>Show 2 more photos<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.chicago-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/06\/river-roast-chicago-7.jpg\" alt=\"River Roast\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.chicago-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/06\/river-roast-chicago-9.jpg\" alt=\"River Roast\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<div id=\"comments\" class=\"comments-area wp-block-group\">\n<h2 class=\"comments-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitor_reviews\"><\/span>Visitor reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"comment-list\">\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Alexis Garcia<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n12 May 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Went to River Roast to celebrate me and my partners anniversary. It truly was a wonderful experience. From the moment we arrived the host and the staff were very welcoming and sweet. Our server was Hozell and he was amaz\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Saminda<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n26 April 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>On our last day here we had a wonderful breakfast. The menu was simple and compact, but everything we chose was tasty: from the burger to the fried chicken sandwich to the kids&#039; cheeseburger. The fries were perfectly cri\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>CHICAGO LIFE \u0416\u0418\u0417\u041d\u042c \u0412 \u0410\u041c\u0415\u0420\u0418\u041a\u0415<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n12 August 2017<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>In a nice place, with a nice view of the river and downtown, tasty cuisine, especially tasty meat, a big selection of beer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Subhadip<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n30 March 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 8.1\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Had a wonderful time at River Roast. The food was filling and tasty (4\u2605), the dishes well cooked, if not too memorable. The atmosphere is really impressive \u2014 the beautiful waterfront views and the vibrant setting make it\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-4\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-4\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>stacylaughs<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n4 June 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 6.1\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>A nice patio overlooking the river, if you can get a table.<\/p>\n<p>Happy hour from 4:00 to 5:45pm applies only in the bar area. 50% off appetisers, cocktails and wine. The service could be improved, but they&#039;re friendly when y\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 19:39:23<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"padrino-entity-related wp-block-group\" aria-label=\"Similar places\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Similar_places\"><\/span>Similar places<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/stk-steakhouse-chicago\"><span>STK Steakhouse<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/quartino-ristorante-chicago\"><span>Quartino Ristorante<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/aba-chicago\"><span>Aba<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/the-dearborn-chicago\"><span>The Dearborn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/girl-the-goat-chicago\"><span>Girl &amp; The Goat<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/the-purple-pig-restaurant-chicago\"><span>The Purple Pig Restaurant<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/provare-chicago-chicago\"><span>Provare Chicago<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/duck-duck-goat-chicago\"><span>Duck Duck Goat<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/alla-vita-chicago\"><span>Alla Vita<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Data is refreshed monthly. Sources: chicago-trend.com and editorial picks based on reviews.<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2190 The best of Chicago 2026: 10 restaurants by reviews \u0420\u0435\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0430\u043d \u00b7 Chicago \u00b7 \u2b50 9.3\/10 \u00b7 5658 reviews \u00b7 $$ \u00b7 updated: 2026-06-30 19:39:23 Address: 315 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States Call Get directions River Roast: Dinner Arrives Whole and Gets Carved Before Your Eyes Few Chicago kitchens commit to one [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":565,"featured_media":3842,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"moimportance":[],"motype":[],"moformat":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4125","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-restaurants"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4125","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/565"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4125"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4125\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4543,"href":"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4125\/revisions\/4543"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3842"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4125"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4125"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4125"},{"taxonomy":"moimportance","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moimportance?post=4125"},{"taxonomy":"motype","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/motype?post=4125"},{"taxonomy":"moformat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicago-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moformat?post=4125"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}