River Cafe's Lunch Menu: A Delightful Midday Feast

Experience the tranquility of the riverside at River Cafe, where every lunch is a journey through cuisine inspired by the beauty of nature just steps away. Our carefully crafted lunch menu offers a symphony of flavors that will captivate your senses and leave you craving more.

We believe in sourcing locally and sustainably, ensuring that each dish tells a story of seasonality and freshness.whether you're in the mood for a light salad or a hearty main, our menu caters to every palate. Let's delve into the delightful options that await you at River Cafe's lunch table.

Starters: Aappsetizers to Awaken the Senses

Start your lunch journey with one of our enticing starters, designed to whet your appetite and tease your taste buds.

Each appetizer is a testament to our commitment to perfection, from the carefully selected ingredients to the precision of our cooking techniques.

Sourdough Bread & Butter

Indulge in the simple yet blotting delight of our house-made sourdough bread, accompanied by creamy butter infused with a touch of truffle. It's the perfect way to begin your meal, setting the stage for the symphony of flavors to come.

Our sourdough is baked daily using a labor of love starter, resulting in a bread that's as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

Grilled Heirloom Carrots

Experience the sweet complexity of heirloom carrots, their natural sugars caramelized to perfection on the grill. Served with crispy chickpeas, toasted almonds, and a drizzle of honey-yogurt dressing, this vegetarian starter is a veritable celebration of flavor.

Cultivated for their unique shapes and colors, heirloom carrots bring a touch of whimsy to your plate, making this dish as delightful to the eye as it is to the tongue.

Salads: The Greens from Our Garden to Your Table

Our salads are more than just greens - they're a love letter to the local farms and gardens that supply us with their freshest produce. Each bite is a testament to the alignment between taste and sustainability that we hold dear.

• **The Little Gem Lettuce with Avocado & Strawberries**

This crisp salad is a delightful dance of textures and flavors, with crunchy little gem lettuce meeting the creamy avocado and tart strawberries. The addition of almonds and a tangy buttermilk dressing ties everything together.

• **The Summer Mediterranean Salad**

Experience the tastes of the southern sun with this vibrant salad. Overflowing with fresh veggies like cucumber and cherry tomatoes, it's all tied together with feta, olives, and a bright, zesty dressing.

Mains: Hearty Delights for the Midday

Our main dishes are hearty and satisfying, perfect for a midday refuel. Each one showcases our commitment to letting the natural flavors of the ingredients shine.

We offer a variety of options, including vegetarian and seafood dishes, ensuring there's something for everyone at your table.

Grilled Fish of the Day

Let the catch of the day inspire your lunch. Our expertly seasoned and grilled fish comes with a side of roasted new potatoes, fresh greens, and a lemon-herb butter sauce. It's a celebration of the ocean's bounty, bringing the freshness of the sea to your riverside repast.

The 'fish of the day' changes daily, ensuring you always get the freshest catch from our local waters.

The River Cafe Burger

Sink your teeth into our signature burger, made with house-ground, grass-fed beef and topped with red onion, lettuce, tomato, and a generous spread of aioli. Served on a brioche bun with a side of fries, it's a classic that's sure to become your favorite.

And yes, you can upgrade your fries - we offer a variety of specialty options, from truffle parmesan to chili lime.

Join us at River Cafe for a lunch experience that's as memorable as the riverbank itself. Every visit is an opportunity to savor the flavors of the season, the local bounty, and the beauty of nature. And we can't wait to serve you.