"Great spot on the river walk! We used the valet in front, and they were able to seat us a little earlier than our reservation. Very friendly staff. The food was great, and we enjoyed a bottle of wine. The macaroni was delicious and pimentos and breadcrumbs were a nice touch. We walked outside after dinner to soak in the views!"

"The view of the river is beautiful and the chicken is fabulous. If we were to return, however, we would have the chicken because the beef unfortunately was underwhelming. I had the unfortunate experience of ordering medium rare but had it served so well done it was practically congratulating me. So I had it re-done and in another picture you can see it was not too bad, but it was surprisingly underwhelming for the price. Nonethless, we still enjoyed our Christmas eve dinner together with the view, the nice chicken and the great service."

"Service was top notch from start to finish—attentive, professional, and friendly. The food overall was good, though not outstanding. The mussels were disappointing, with nearly half not fully open, something that should have been caught before leaving the kitchen. The staff handled it well and made it right. The pork dish was fantastic, cooked perfectly with great flavor, and the chicken was solid but not memorable. The chocolate dessert, though, was absolutely awesome—rich, smooth, and the highlight of the meal. If you are in the area, solid choice especially when warm along the river. I would not make a special trip across town."

"From booking our event with Jena to relaxing beside the river, our experience at River Roast was outstanding from start to finish. My team brought a group of 40 leaders to Chicago and treated them to dinner here, and it turned out to be the highlight of our trip. The private dining space had a wonderful atmosphere — elegant yet comfortable — and the carpeted room made it easy to enjoy conversations without competing with background noise. The service team was attentive and friendly, and every detail of the evening ran smoothly. The riverside location added an extra touch of charm, especially as the city lights came on. We couldn’t have asked for a better dining experience for our group — thank you to Jena and the entire River Roast team for making it memorable!"

"Such a beautiful restaurant with lots of natural light and a view of the river. We enjoyed the chicken bites with siracha honey, the smash burger and the kale Caesar salad. Jorge was a great server and conversationalist. Chef Paul came by the table to see how things were. Can’t wait to visit again next time I’m in the city. Cheesecake was velvety smooth too and not as heavy as other spots."