HOURS

Mon – Thurs: 11am-830 pm

Fri & Sat: 11am-930pm 

Sun: 11am-8:30pm

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

calamari GF- fried calamari with rings and tentacles. tossed with cherry peppers and served with marinara sauce.   16

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

bbq, buffalo, honey mustard or honey garlic  15  / extra sauce 1

crab cake GF- Jonah crab and pretzel breadcrumbs, petite mixed green salad, stone ground mustard remoulade, potato sticks   18

tuscan mussels GF- fresh pesto, white wine, shallots, tomato, romano cheese, focaccia bread 18

SALADS

summer berry salad GF- berries, crumbled goat cheese, shredded carrots, toasted almonds, mixed greens, cranberry citrus vinaigrette  14

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 burgers 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

oyster poboy GF- french bread, fried oysters, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickle, spicy remoulade   24

prosciutto mozzarella sandwich GF – ciabatta, mozzarella, prosciutto, pesto, marinated tomatoes, pickled onion, arugula 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  market price

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

tuna crudo GF- ahi tuna, mango, tamari, jalapeno, tobiko, sriracha aioli, chips   19

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

ENTREES

southwest salmon GF- brown sugar, paprika, chili powder dry rub, cilantro-lime rice, corn salsa, avocado cream  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

papparedelle fra diavolo – shrimp, scallop, mussels, tomato, red peppers, romano cheese, grilled focaccia 29

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 GF – greek marinated, sundried tomato butter, mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus 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 whipped cream   11

key lime pie GF served with whipped cream   11

COCKTAILS

rh lemonade pearl citron vodka, strawberry puree, lemonade, club soda 14

spicy blood orange paloma ghost tequila, lime juice, blood orange puree, soda 15

tequila blac-berry smash mi campo tequila, fresh lemon juice, blackberry syrup 15

watermelon mint spritz bacardi rum, mint simple syrup, watermelon puree, soda 14

summer sipper blueberry vodka, lemonade, soda 14

bow street selzter grainger’s vodka, soda, choice of puree 14
Watermelon – Strawberry – Mango – Blood Orange – Passion Fruit

jameson ginger mule jameson irish whiskey, lime juice, ginger beer 14

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

Signature Drinks

rh deck punch portsmouth’s favorite rum punch! a blend of dark and white rum with fruit juices 14

rh margarita el jimador tequila, triple sec, house sour 14

flavor +$1 – passion fruit / mango / strawberry / blood orange / watermelon

rose sangria rose wine, blueberry vodka, orange liqueur, fruit juices 14

frose blush wine frozen into a delicious adult slushy 15

frozen margarita tequila, triple sec 15

flavor +$1 – passion fruit / mango / strawberry / blood orange / watermelon

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

frozen margarita fresh lemon and lime juice, simple syrup 10

flavor +$1 – passion fruit / mango / strawberry / blood orange / watermelon

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

bonterra rose, california
aromas of grapefruit, blood orange, clean finish with mouthwatering acidity

glass 12 | bottle 46

natura sauvignon blanc, chile

fresh and bright with citrus aromas and a touch of minerality
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

simi chardonnay, california
Full-bodied with tropical fruit flavors, toasted vanilla and honey
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

leese-fitch pinot noir, california
fresh raspberry, cherry, vanilla with smooth tannin finish
Glass 13 | Bottle 50

meomi pinot noir, sonoma, california
medium-bodied with berry notes, spice & nicely balanced tannins.
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

bonterra merlot, california
aromas of blueberry and plum, medium-bodied with elegant tannins and a long velvety-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%

Coors Light, CO ABV 4.2%

Corona Extra, Mexico ABV 4.6%

Great Rhythm Squeeze IPA, NH 16OZ ABV 6.0%

Michelob Ultra, MO ABV 4.1%

Miller Lite, WI ABV 4.5%

Moat Mountain Ms. V’s Blueberry, North Conway, NH ABV 4.9%

Piscataqua Lager, Portsmouth, NH ABV 4.2%

Sam Adams Lager, MA ABV 5.3%

Stella Artois, St. Louis, MI ABV 5%

Whalers Pale Ale, Kingstown, RI ABV 5%

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.