The River Bistro Menu (Update 2025)
The River Bistro brings a fusion of Mediterranean flavors to Providence, RI, with a focus on breakfast, brunch, and bar selections. From starters like Stuffed Mushrooms and Garlic Shrimp to flatbreads like BBQ Chicken and Buffalo Chicken, the menu offers a diverse range of options to tantalize your taste buds. Customer reviews rave about the fast and friendly service, picturesque river views, and delicious food offerings, including standout dishes like the seafood Benedict and Portuguese burger. The modern and warm aesthetic of the restaurant, paired with attentive staff and fair pricing, makes The River Bistro a must-visit dining destination. Don't miss out on experiencing their extensive menu and welcoming atmosphere for a memorable dining experience.
Starters
Eggrolls
Pulled chicken, spinach, mozzarella, feta cheese, and jalapeo aioli rolled in a crispy egg roll wrapper
Empanadas
Three homemade empanadas (your choice of protein) served with zesty BBQ aioli on the side
Stuffed Mushrooms
Scallop, shrimp, crab, breadcrumb & spinach stuffed mushrooms. Topped with a demi cream sauce
Garlic Shrimp
Pan-seared with evoo, garlic, paprika & parsley
Humus
Served with pita chips
Fried Seafood Cakes
Made with shrimp, scallops, and crab served with a spicy remoulade sauce.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine tossed in Caesar dressing and topped with crispy croutons and Parmesan cheese
House Salad
Crisp romaine, arugula, tomatoes, onions. Croutons, mozzarella cheese, and crispy bacon. Choice of honey mustard or ranch dressing
Greens
Flatbreads
BBQ Chicken Flatbread
Shredded chicken, onions, bacon, zesty BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese and finished with ranch drizzle
Sweet & Savory Flatbread
Ricotta, mozzarella, Parma prosciutto, fig jam, arugula & grated Parmesan
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
Buffalo sauce, crispy fried chicken, mozzarella and ranch dressing
Rhody Burger
A juicy beef patty topped with zesty BBQ sauce, pepper Jack, bacon and crispy onion rings. Served on a toasted brioche bun
Portuguese Burger
Pepper Jack cheese, chourice, and over-easy egg
The Classic Burger
Juicy burger with choice of steak fries, sweet potato fries, or onion rings
Mac Attack Burger
A juicy beef patty topped with cheesy macaroni, bacon & jalapeos. Served on a toasted brioche bun
Italian Burger
Crispy prosciutto, fried cheese, and marinara sauce
Build Your Own Burger
A juicy beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Served on a toasted brioche bun
Chef's Chili Burger
Angus beef topped with chili, cheese, onions, and jalapeos. Served on Martin's potato roll
Burgers
Fried Chicken Sandwiches
Rhody
topped with zesty BBQ sauce, pepper jack cheese, bacon and crispy onion rings. Served on a brioche bun
Portuguese
topped with pepper jack cheese, chourice and over-easy egg. Served on a brioche bun
The Classic
topped with mustard, ketchup, onions, and pickles. Served on a brioche bun
Mac Attack
MAC ATTACK Juicy angus beef topped with cheesy macn cheese, bacon & jalapeos. Served on a brioche bun
Italian
topped with crispy prosciutto, fried cheese, and marinara sauce. Served on a brioche bun
Greek
topped with feta cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and Greek dressing tapanade. Served on a brioche bun
Bistro Tips
House marinated filet tips grilled to perfection served with roasted potatoes and house vegetables
Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni tossed in a chefs meet sauce topped with cream and finished with Pecorino Romano cheese
Tortellini Pink Vodka Sauce
Cheese tortellini tossed in chefs pink vodka sauce and finished with Pecorino Romano cheese
Baked COD
Cod baked in butter and lemon topped with ritz crackers. Served with your choice of mashed potato or french fries and our house vegetables
Homemade Meat Lasagna
Layered with seasoned ground beef, pork, and veal mix and cheese finished with our house made marinara
Surf and Turf
Sirloin tips, baked seafood, and stuffed shrimp Served with your choice of potato and vegetable
Ultimate Chicken Parmesan
Two milanese styled chicken breast topped with house marinara sauce and our Italian three cheese bled. Served with angel hair pasta
Ultimate Eggplant Parmesan
Fried eggplant tower layered with fresh buffalo mozzarella topped with our Italian three cheese bled. Finished with house marinara served with angel hair pasta
Grilled Salmon
Pan seared on a sweet chili sauce. Served with oven- roasted potatoes and house vegetables
Fish and Chips
Lightly battered cod served with french fries
Homemade Vegetable Lasagna
Layered with a mix of zucchini, summer squash, peppers, onions, broccoli, and carrots finished with our house made marinara sauce
Lobster Ravioli
Stuffed with fresh lobster tossed in chefs pink vodka sauce and topped with three jumbo shrimp
Chef's Specials
Sides
Classic Fries
Crispy, golden steak fries
Vegetable of the Day
Garlic Mashed Potato
Onion Rings
Crispy onions tossed in batter and fried