HOURS

MONDAY – THURSDAY 11AM -8:30PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 11AM – 9:30PM  SUNDAY 11AM-4PM

 

53 Bow St.,
Portsmouth, NH

603.431.2600

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APPETIZERS

seafood chowder
GF- A hearty, rich, creamy soup with lobster, scallops, shrimp, clams, and haddock. A house specialty…and Gluten Free!
cup 10 | bowl 13                           quart (served cold to-go) 25

lobster artichoke dip GF- a casserole of maine lobster meat, artichoke, asiago and romano cheeses. served with tortilla chips 18

rh style calamari GF- fried calamari with rings and tentacles, artichokes, mild chili pepper crisp, lemon aioli   17

chicken tenders GF- seared or golden fried tenders with a choice of sauce, tossed in or on the side:

bbq, buffalo, honey mustard, honey garlic, ranch, bleu cheese  15  / extra sauce 1

gorgonzola mussels GF- pei mussels, caramelized onions, bacon, white wine, gorgonzola cream sauce 19

SALADS

mediterranean salad GF- romaine, crispy chicpeas, cucumbers, roasted tomatoes, red onion, feta, dijon-lemon vinaigrette 14

quinoa salad GF – mixed greens, cucumbers, red peppers, avocado, dried cranberries and feta cheese, served with honey-vinaigrette  14

caesar salad GF- chopped romaine lettuce and croutons tossed lightly with a classic caesar dressing, finished with asiago cheese  12

salad add-ons

seared steak tips 14

fried shrimp 11

lobster salad – market price 

lobster poached – market price

salmon filet 13

grilled or fried chicken  8

SANDWICHES & BURGERS

  served with french fries & pickles | Substitute sweet potato fries add 2

all sandwiches can be prepared gluten free using our gluten free bread for an additional 2

haddock sandwich GF- fresh haddock fillet, golden fried or oven broiled, served on a toasted brioche bun, house-made tartar sauce, and lemon 17

add cole slaw +$1

smash burger GF- river house blend of black angus, served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and a choice of pepper jack, cheddar, swiss, american, or gorgonzola 18
add bacon, mushrooms, caramelized onions, or smashed avocado  2 each

crab cake blt GF- river house crab cake served with crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato, served on a brioche bun with stone ground mustard remoulade 20

fried chicken sandwich GF- brined chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, tangy bbq sauce, cheddar cheese, brioche bun 17

meatloaf sandwich – bacon wrapped meatloaf, fried onion straws, gravy, texas toast 17

Lobster Rolls

 our lobster rolls are prepared with fresh maine lobster meat | choose your style:

lobster salad – lightly dressed with mayonnaise, celery, s&p, and lemon juice

lobster warmed –  poached in butter  add 2 to sandwich price

lobster roll- GF- maine lobster prepared on a brioche roll, served with french fries  market price

lobster blt- GF- maine lobster prepared with crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato served on a brioche bun  market price

tall ship- maine lobster prepared on a brioche roll, served with a cup of our award-winning seafood chowder and hand-cut potato chips   market price

RAW BAR

oysters- GF- Locally sourced medium sized oysters served with mignonette, lemon, and cocktail sauce

each 3.50 | dozen 40

oyster shooters 11ea

baja lime margarita | blood orange margarita | bloody mary

raw bar tower- 12 oysters, 6 shrimp cocktail, 4oz lobster salad, 6 spicy tuna cucumber salad, seaweed salad  market price

shrimp cocktail- GF- five jumbo chilled shrimp served with cocktail sauce and lemon  14

tuna tower GF- avocado, red onions, mango, cucumber, radish, sweet tamari marinade, sriracha aioli, rice crackers 19

spicy tuna & cucumber- ahi tuna, avocado, spicy chili mayonnaise, tobiko, scallions, sesame seeds, topped with yuzu glaze   19

ENTREES

maple dijon salmon GF- cauliflower rice pilaf, chickpeas, craisins, seasonal vegetables, rosemary citrus cream sauce 28

rh steak tips GF- house dry rub sirloin tips, mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, chimichurri  29

make it surf & turf: add fried shrimp 11 or butter poached lobster mkt price

new england baked haddock GF- a shrimp and romano cheese panko crust atop a filet of haddock oven baked and served with asparagus and mashed potatoes 25

sweet corn polenta ravioli – sweet italian sausage, ground meatballs, pepperoni, ragu, brown butter 24

lobster cavatappi alfredo – cavatappi pasta, maine lobster, roasted tomatoes, spinach, creamy alfredo sauce, grilled focaccia 34

without lobster – 19

fish tacos GF-3 fried haddock tacos prepared with shredded cabbage, pineapple mango salsa, avocado ranch, cotija cheese, served with french fries 21

sub gluten free corn tortillas add 1

mahi mahi piccata GF – garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, lemon caper cream sauce 28

fried seafood basket  GF- your choice of seafood served with french fries, lemon, cole slaw, and tartar sauce 

haddock basket  24  |  shrimp basket 23  | clam strip basket market price

haddock & shrimp basket  23  | haddock & clam strip basket market price  |  shrimp & clam strip basket market price

combo plate (clams, haddock, shrimp) market price 

DESSERT

 chocolate cake served with caramel and whipped cream   11

raspberry donut cheesecake served with raspberry puree   11

butter toffee cake served with whipped cream and caramel  11

COCKTAILS

apple cider margarita pel jimador tequila, triple sec, lime juice, local apple cider 14

winter old fashioned jim beam bourbon, house-made cinnamon simple syrup, bitters 16

french harvest hendrick’s gin, lemon and pom juice, maple, prosecco 15

spicy pomegranate paloma ghost tequila, lime juice, pom juice, soda 15

winter mule tito’s vodka, lime juice, apple cider, ginger beer 15

seasonal whiskey smash jim beam, bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice 15
Watermelon – Strawberry – Mango – Blood Orange – Passion Fruit

red sangria red wine, pearl orange vodka, cinnamon simple syrup, orange juice, ginger ale 14

refresh yo’self tanqueray gin, limoncello, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, soda 15

Martinis

ruby red cosmo deep eddy’s ruby red vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice 15
pistachio pearl vanilla vodka, disaronno, bailey’s, blue curacao 15
banana bread espresso tito’s vodka, frangelico, banana simple syrup, cream, cold brew 17
winter getaway daquiri bumbu rum, bacardi light rum, lime juice, simple syrup 15
playing on a snowbank rumhaven coconut rum, coconut puree, cinnamon simple syrup 15

Winter Warmers

served with coffee or hot cocoa, and whipped cream

nutty irishman bailey’s, frangelico 13
salty sailor captain morgan rum, butterscotch schnapps 13
gunner jameson, bailey’s, kahlua 14
peppermint patty peppermint schnapps, chocolate syrup 13
silent nightcap jim beam bourbon, simple syrup, bitters 14
roasted and toasted rumhaven coconut rum, captain morgan rum, cinnamon syrup 14

Mocktails

cranberry mule cranberry juice, ginger beer, fresh lime juice  9

blood orange paloma blood orange puree, fresh lime juice, soda  9

sparkling pom pomegranate juice, lime juice, simple syrup, club soda  9

piscataqua pop a bottle of our own root beer or orange soda 5.50

WHITE WINE

ruffino prosecco, italy
crisp, clean, and delicate flavors of apples and peaches lead to a pleasant finish

glass 12 | bottle 46

stemmari pinot grigio, italy

white peach and pear notes of dry yellow flowers

glass 12 | bottle 46

natura sauvignon blanc, chile

fresh and bright with citrus aromas and a touch of minerality

glass 11 | bottle 42

kim crawford sauvignon blanc new zealand 
fresh and juicy with ripe, tropical flavors of passion fruit, lemon, and stone fruit
glass 14 | bottle 54

fetzer chardonnay, california
ripe pear and apple flavors, delivering a hint of toast in its fresh california style
glass 12 | bottle 46

kendal jackson chardonnay, california
citrus and pear aromas followed by lush peach, melon, green apple, and mineral flavors with toasty oak finish
glass 12 | bottle 46

st. francis chardonnay, california
bright flavors and aromas of pear, juicy fuji apple, and lemon zest
glass 15 | bottle 58

RED WINE

   fetzer cabernet sauvignon, california
layered aromas of dark berries and cassis, framed by enticing tone of violets, caramel, mocha, and spice
glass 12 | bottle 46

coppola black label cabernet sauvignon, california
memorably lush with a tapestry of smooth tannins and succulent flavors of wild berries, plum, and anise
Glass 15 | Bottle 58

spellbound pinot noir, california
bouquet of raspberries, cherries and red current
glass 14 | bottle 54

firesteed pinot noir, oregon
aromas of dark cherries, notes of violets
glass 15 | bottle 58

centine super tuscan, italy
notes of red berries, cherries, and a hint of vanilla, full-bodied with a blanaced acidity and smooth finish
glass 14 | bottle 54

mcmanis merlot, california
sweet, ripe berry flavors mingle with subtle hints of toffee and herbs, soft and smooth finish
glass 12 | bottle 46

alta vista malbec, argentina
ripe red fruit aromas and spicy notes, with round, soft tannins and a lively mouthfeel
glass 12 | bottle 46

BEER

DRAFT

Allagash White, Portland, ME

Michelob Ultra, St. Louis, MO

Great Rhythm Tropical Haze, Portsmouth, NH

Moat Mountain Czech Pilsner, North Conway, NH

Sam Adams Seasonal, Boston, MA

Stoneface IPA, Newington, NH

River House Brew, Conway, NH

ROTATING SEASONAL LINE – ASK YOUR SERVER  

CANS & BOTTLES

Budweiser, MO ABV 5%

Bud Light, MO ABV 4.2%

Carlon’s Cider, MA ABV 4.5%

Coors Light, CO ABV 4.2%

Corona Extra, Mexico ABV 4.6%

Great Rhythm Squeeze IPA, NH 16OZ ABV 6.0%

Guinness, Ireland ABV 4.2%

High Noon, CA ABV 4.5%

Michelob Ultra, MO ABV 4.1%

Miller Lite, WI ABV 4.5%

Nutrl Selzter, MO ABV 4.5%

Piscataqua Lager, Portsmouth, NH ABV 4.2%

Sam Adams Lager, MA ABV 5.3%

Stella Artois, St. Louis, MI ABV 5%

Switchback Ale, VT ABV 5%

True North Northern Haze IPA, MA ABV 6.7%

NON-ACLOHOLIC BEER

Heineken Zero

Athletic IPA

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Saratoga Still or Sparkling 6

Coca Cola   3.75
Diet Coke   3.75
Sprite   3.75
Ginger Ale   3.75
Lemonade   3.75
Iced Tea   4.50
Cranberry Juice   4
Apple Juice   4
Orange Juice   4
Milk   3.75
Coffee, Decaf, Tea   4

FLAVORED ICED TEA & LEMONADE
4.50
Mango
Raspberry
Strawberry
Peach


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Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs, or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of foodborne illness.