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

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  16  / extra sauce 1

Crab Cake GF- jonah crab, pretzel breadcrumbs, petite mixed green salad, stone ground mustard remoulade, potato sticks 18

Citrus Herb Mussels GF- citrus juices, onion, fresh herbs, cumin, rainbow bell peppers, grilled focaccia 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, edamame, avocado, dried cranberries and feta cheese, served with honey-vinaigrette  14

Caesar Salad GF- chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, asiago cheese, caesar dressing  12

Summer Berry Salad GF- mixed greens, summer berries, crumbled goat cheese, shredded carrots, toasted almonds, cranberry-citrus vinaigrette  15

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, toasted brioche bun, house-made tartar sauce, lemon 18

add coleslaw +$1

Bacon Smash Burger GF- black angus blend, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, and a choice of cheese:

pepper jack, cheddar, swiss, american, or gorgonzola  21
add mushrooms, caramelized onions, or avocado  2 each

Crab Cake BLT GF- crab cake, bacon, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, stone ground mustard remoulade 20

Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich GF- mixed greens, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, balsamic glaze, artisan roll 17

Cuban – french baguette, smoked pork, black forest ham, swiss cheese, pineapple mustard 18

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 11each

baja lime margarita | blood orange margarita | bloody mary

Raw Bar Tower– GF 12 oysters, 6 shrimp cocktail, 4oz lobster salad, 6 spicy tuna cucumber, seaweed salad  market price

Shrimp Cocktail– GF- iive jumbo chilled shrimp, served with cocktail sauce and lemon  14

Spicy Tuna & Cucumber- GF – ahi tuna, avocado, spicy chili mayonnaise, tobiko, scallions, sesame seeds, yuzu glaze   19

ENTREES

Atlantic Salmon GF- sweet miso glaze, ginger, tamari, garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed broccoli 28

RH Steak Tips GF- house dry rub sirloin tips, mashed potatoes, sauteed broccoli, chimichurri  29

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

New England Baked Haddock GF- shrimp and romano cheese panko crust, oven baked haddock, lemon beurre blanc, sauteed broccolini, mashed potatoes  26

Crab Ravioli – jonah crab raviolis, garlic chili butter, zucchini, sweet corn, lime, fresh herbs, romano cheese 28

Lobster Cavatappi Alfredo – cavatappi pasta, maine lobster, roasted tomatoes, arugula, creamy alfredo sauce, grilled focaccia 34

without lobster – 19

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

sub gluten free corn tortillas add 1

Mahi Mahi GF – key lime marinade, coconut rice, broccolini, pineapple-mango pico de gallo  28

Fried Seafood Basket  GF- your choice of seafood served with french fries, lemon, coleslaw, and tartar sauce 

haddock basket  24  |  shrimp basket 23  | whole belly clams basket market price

haddock & shrimp basket  25  | haddock & whole belly clams basket market price  |  shrimp & whole belly clams basket market price 

combo plate (clams, haddock, shrimp) market price 

DESSERT

 Chocolate Torte  whipped cream   11

Key Lime Pie whipped cream   11

Blueberry Cobblers White Chocolate Cheesecake whipped cream   11

COCKTAILS

RH LEMONADE Pearl Citron Vodka, Strawberry Puree, Lemonade 14

SPICY BLOOD ORANGE PALOMA Ghost Tequila, Lime Juice, Blood Orange Puree, Soda 15

BLACK BERRY GIN SMASH Tanqueray Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Blackberry Syrup, Lemon Juice, Club Soda 15

TROPICAL REMEDY Bacardi Rum, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Coconut Puree, Dark Rum Float 15

SUMMER SIPPER Pearl Blueberry Vodka, Lemonade, Soda 14

TEQUILA APEROL SPRITZ Mi Campo Tequila, Aperol, Pomegranate Juice, Soda Water 14

JAMESON GINGER MULE Jameson Irish Whiskey, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer 15

BOW STREET SOUR High West Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice 15

SIGNATURE DRINKS

RH DECK PUNCH Portsmouth’s Favorite Rum Punch! A Blend of White and Dark Rums with Fruit Juices! 14
RIVER HOUSE MARGARITA El Jimador Tequila, Triple Sec, House Sour Mix 14

Flavors +1: Mango, Strawberry, Blood Orange, Blackberry

ROSE SANGRIA Rose, Vodka, Fruit Juices 14
FROZEN PINA COLADA Frozen Coconut Tropical Drink, Bacardi Rum 16

FROZEN MARGARITA Tequila, Triple Sec 16

Flavors +1: Mango, Strawberry, Blood Orange, Blackberry

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, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda  9

FROZEN MARGARITA Fresh Lemon & Lime Juice, Simple Syrup 10

Flavors +1: Mango, Strawberry, Blood Orange, Blackberry

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 Squeeze IPA, Portsmouth, NH

Moat Mountain Czech Pilsner, North Conway, NH

Sam Adams Seasonal, Boston, MA

Stoneface IPA, Newington, NH

River House Brew, Conway, NH

Kona Big Wave Lager, Kailua-Kona, HI  

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%

High Noon, CA ABV 4.5%

Lucky Pigeon, Biddeford, ME – Rotating

Michelob Ultra, MO ABV 4.1%

Miller Lite, WI ABV 4.5%

Moat Mountain Blueberry Ale, North Conway, NH ABV 4.9%

Nutrl Selzter, MO ABV 4.5%

Sam Adams Lager, MA ABV 5.3%

Stella Artois, St. Louis, MI ABV 5%

Suncruiser Half & Half, Boston, ABV MA 4.5%

NON-ACLOHOLIC BEER

Michelob Ultra 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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