River Bar Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to River Bar, a delightful culinary gem located in the picturesque town of Westerly, Rhode Island. This American bar harmoniously combines rustic charm with a mouthwatering menu that speaks to the heart of New England cuisine. Experience tantalizing small plates like the Fried RI Calamari and the bold Tuna Tostada, or savor comfort in a bowl with their creamy River Bar Clam Chowder.
The burger offerings, including the indulgent Pimento Burger Deluxe, stand out for their quality and flavor, while the warm Whit’s Cornbread pairs perfectly with any dish. Diners rave about the expertly crafted cocktails, enhancing the overall experience.
River Bar is more than just a meal; it’s about memorable moments, inviting atmosphere, and delicious bites that beckon you to return for more.
From Nana's Bakery
Sourdough Plate
Roasted garlic butter or charred chili blue cheese butter.
Whit's Cornbread
with Honey butter
Crisp Local Apples
local apples, finback cheese, toasted almonds, miso hot honey, lemon
Birria Mussels
chilled marinated mussels, crispy tortillas, coriander aioli, lime, pickled onion
Cabbage Salad
caper lemon vinaigrette, fried garlic, sage, finback cheese, crispy bacon
Fried RI Calamari
whit's corn meal fried squid, hot peppers, garlic, white wine, lemon butter, marinara.
Lobster Lettuce Wraps
kewpie, lemon, crunchy cabbage slaw, fresh herbs
Potato & Leek Soup
chicken stock, cream, garlic, white wine, crispy bacon
River Bar Clam Chowder
chopped local clams, potato, Wild Harmony farm salt pork.
Shrimp Summer Roll
Rice noodles, cabbage, carrots, herbs, smoked tamari with black miso peanut sauce.
Spicy Caesar Salad
Garlic sourdough croutons, Pamresan, crispy garlic.
Tuna Crudo
raw tuna, tahini mayo, smoked tamari, lemon, olive oil, fresh garlic, chervil
Tuna Tostada
raw tuna, fried corn tortilla, toreado mayo, pickled onion, cilantro, lime
Herb & Miso Goat Cheese
Cream Of Asparagus Soup
Small Plates
Burgers & Sandwiches
Fried Fish Burrito
Local haddock, lime crema, cilantro, crunchy lettuce, arroz verde, pickled red onion, toreado salsa on a flour tortilla.
Grass Fed Burger
Grass fed beef, grilled onions, American cheese, pickles, kewpie mayo, local greens on a potato roll.
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Free range chicken breast, spicy cabbage, toreado aioli, vietnamese style herb salad on a potato roll.
Pimento Burger Deluxe
two 3oz grass fed beef patty, miso whipped pimento cheese, fried brussel sprouts, pickles, roasted sweet onion mayo on a potato roll
Baked Stonington Scallops
Stonington Scallops, sourdough crumbs, wine, lemon butter, cream, roasted summer vegetables.
Grass Fed Beef Bucatini
Red sauce, grass-fed Manatuck Beef, peppers, onions, miso, white wine, parmesan and herbs. Served with sourdough garlic bread.
Creamy Mushroom Marsala
Seacoast mushrooms, miso, marsala wine, heavy cream, paccheri pasta, shallots.
Fish & Chips
Local beer-battered haddock, fries, cole slaw, remoulade.
Prime Hanger Steak Frites
Hanger Steak: Choose roasted white sweet potato or Fries. Served with charred chili-blue cheese butter or bordelaise.
Miso Oven Baked Haddock
Jasmine rice, ginger, local herb-vegetable salad, scallion oil, sweet soy, miso aioli.
Mushroom Poke Bowl
shoyu dressed seacoast mushrooms or yellowfin tuna, lime, scallion, sesame, chili, jasmine rice
Roasted Chicken Breast
Free range chicken, roasted squash, zucchini, lemon, dill, charred local corn cream sauce.
Sweet Potato Red Curry
Jasmine rice, roasted sweet potato, fried shallots, koji roasted carrots, cilantro, lime. Choice of seared scallops or tuna.
Filet Steak Tips
New England Filet Tips, barbecue garlic marinade, french fries, local greens.
Large Plates
Sides
Cole Slaw
French Fries
Side Salad
Mac Salad
Kids Baked Fish
Rhode Island haddock, jasmine rice, local vegetables
Kids Burger
3 oz patty, ketchup, pickles, fries
Kids Chicken
local vegetables, creamy honey mustard
Kids Fish And Chips
battered local dogfish, cabbage slaw, ketchup, fries
Kids Grilled Cheese
melted American cheese butter grilled bun, french fries
Kids Hotdog
brioche grilled roll, ketchup, honey mustard, pickles, roasted local carrots
Kids Pasta
Bucatini with pomodoro or butter.
Kids Salad
Seasonal vegetables, local greens, lemon dressing
Kids Menu
Desserts
Campari Cake
Extra virgin olive oil and Campari cake, whipped cream
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Brown butter chocolate chip cookie
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Lemon curd, whipped cream.
Tiramisu
Moromi miso mascarpone cream, espresso, lady fingers