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Main Food Menu

Shared Starters at RiverRise Restaurant
Cheesy Dippers
Shared Starters

Shared Starters

Start your meal with something worth sharing. Bold flavors and fresh ingredients — perfect for the whole table.

  • Signature WingsOne pound of crispy golden wings tossed in your choice of Buffalo, BBQ, Asian, curry, or chili sauce. Served with celery and ranch or blue cheese.
  • Dockside CalamariLightly fried calamari rings served with house-made marinara and a touch of lemon.
  • RiverRise Combo PlatterA generous shareable platter with wings, tenders, onion rings, and fries — perfect for the whole table.
Brick Oven Pizza at RiverRise Restaurant
Roasted Pepper & Sausage Pizza
Brick Oven Pizza

Brick Oven Pizza

Hand-stretched dough fired in our brick oven — crisp on the outside, perfectly chewy within. Cauliflower crust available +$3.

  • The Mariner's MargheritaFresh mozzarella, house tomato sauce, grated Romano, oregano, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Vodka Tide PizzaFresh mozzarella and vodka sauce with mushrooms, peas, and prosciutto, finished with grated Romano.
  • Prosciutto & Arugula BiancaFresh mozzarella, creamy ricotta, garlic, arugula, and prosciutto, topped with shaved Parmesan.
Warm Soup Bowls at RiverRise Restaurant
Signature Cream of Crab
Warm Soup Bowls

Warm Soup Bowls

Comforting, house-made soups served warm and ready to satisfy.

  • Signature Cream of CrabA rich and velvety Maryland-style crab bisque, brimming with tender crabmeat and finished with a touch of sherry and Old Bay spice.
  • Chef's Daily SoupAsk your server about today's handcrafted soup, prepared daily with the freshest seasonal ingredients.
  • Warm Soup BowlsHouse-made soups crafted fresh daily. See full selection on Toast.
From the Garden at RiverRise Restaurant
Classic Caesar By The River With Grilled Chicken Breast
From the Garden

From the Garden

Fresh, vibrant salads built with quality ingredients. Add chicken, shrimp, or salmon to make it a meal.

  • Riverbank Garden SaladA refreshing mix of crisp greens, tomatoes, onions, and cucumber tossed in your choice of dressing.
  • Classic Caesar by the RiverCrisp romaine hearts with crunchy croutons, shaved Parmesan, and house-made Caesar dressing.
  • Arugula BurrataPeppery arugula layered with creamy burrata, ripe tomato, toasted pine nuts, and bright lemon vinaigrette.
Signature Plates at RiverRise Restaurant
Sunset Salmon
Signature Plates

Signature Plates

Chef-crafted entrées built around the finest proteins and seasonal accompaniments. All served with your choice of side.

  • Chimichurri Medallion SteakGrilled beef medallions topped with vibrant chimichurri sauce, served with seasonal vegetables.
  • Imperial Seafood TrioA decadent medley of shrimp, scallops, and flounder baked in rich crabmeat imperial sauce, with seasonal vegetables.
  • Sunset SalmonFresh Atlantic salmon grilled to perfection, finished with lemon-herb butter and served with seasonal vegetables.
Charcoal Grilled Burgers at RiverRise Restaurant
Old School Burger
Charcoal Grilled Burgers

Charcoal Grilled Burgers

Charcoal-grilled patties, premium toppings, and quality buns — built the way a burger should be. Served with golden French fries and creamy coleslaw.

  • RiverRise BurgerChar-grilled burger stacked with onion rings, mozzarella, roasted pepper sauce, lettuce, and tomato for a bold bite.
  • BBQ Tide BurgerChar-grilled burger layered with smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and tangy barbecue sauce.
  • Mushroom Creek BurgerJuicy grilled beef topped with sautéed mushrooms, porcini mushroom sauce, melted Swiss, and fresh arugula.
Chef's Crafted Bowls at RiverRise Restaurant
Grilled Chicken and Avocado Bowl
Chef's Crafted Bowls

Chef's Crafted Bowls

Nourishing and full of flavor — built around quality proteins, fresh toppings, and bold sauces. Gluten-friendly options available.

  • Grilled Chicken & Avocado BowlGrilled chicken breast, fresh avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and arugula with a light lemon vinaigrette.
  • Steak & Arugula BowlSliced steak over arugula, roasted bell pepper, mushroom, cherry tomato, and garlic aioli.
  • Baja Shrimp BowlGrilled Baja shrimp served over shredded lettuce with pico de gallo, corn, black beans, and garlic aioli.
Handcrafted Sandwiches at RiverRise Restaurant
Chicken BLT
Handcrafted Sandwiches

Handcrafted Sandwiches

Generous fillings on quality bread with house-made sauces. Every sandwich is built to order and served with golden French fries and creamy coleslaw.

  • Crab & CrunchCrispy jumbo crab cake on a toasted brioche bun with fresh lettuce and ripe tomato. Served with French fries and coleslaw.
  • Smoky Pulled Pork SandwichSlow-cooked pulled pork smothered in barbecue sauce on a brioche bun, with golden fries and creamy coleslaw.
  • Monte CristoBrioche bread filled with turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, and Dijon mustard — grilled golden and served warm.
Sides at RiverRise Restaurant
Fries
Sides

Sides

Round out your meal with a selection of house-made sides. Many entrées include your choice of side.

  • French FriesGolden, crispy fries — a classic companion to any meal.
  • Macaroni & CheeseCreamy, comforting mac and cheese made in-house.
  • Grilled AsparagusFresh asparagus grilled to tender perfection — a lighter, garden-fresh option.
Beverages at RiverRise Restaurant
Iced Tea
Beverages

Beverages

Non-alcoholic beverages to complement your meal. Kids-size soft drinks available for guests under 12.

  • Soft DrinksPepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, Starry, Mug Root Beer, Pink Lemonade, Raspberry Tea, and Ginger Ale.
  • Shirley TempleStarry, grenadine, and cherries — a bright, classic favorite.
  • Fresh Juices & Iced TeaCranberry, orange, or apple juice. Iced tea served sweet or unsweetened.

Desserts & After Dinner

Sweet Endings at RiverRise Restaurant
Chesapeake Churros
Sweet Endings

Sweet Endings

Crafted to end the evening on a sweet note.

  • River Mist CheesecakeCreamy, velvety cheesecake on a graham cracker crust, finished with a touch of whipped cream.
  • Harbor Lava CakeRich chocolate cake with a molten center, paired with vanilla ice cream.
  • Smith Island CakeSixteen delicate layers of homemade yellow cake and rich chocolate frosting, crowned with crunchy peanut butter cookie crumbles.
After Dinner Cocktails at RiverRise Restaurant
After Dinner Cocktails
After Dinner Cocktails

After Dinner Cocktails

Perfectly paired with dessert or enjoyed on their own.

  • Espresso MartiniHouse-brewed espresso, vanilla vodka, and coffee liqueur shaken to perfection. Rich, smooth, and the perfect after-dinner cocktail.
  • Chocolate MartiniChocolate liqueur and vanilla vodka shaken into a rich, decadent dessert cocktail. Smooth, sweet, and indulgent.
  • Toasted AlmondAmaretto, coffee liqueur, and cream shaken smooth. Rich, nutty, and perfectly sweet.

Kids Menu

Kids menu at RiverRise Restaurant
Crispy Chicken Bites
Kids Menu

Kids Menu

Yummy Picks

For our guests 12 and under. All kids meals include a small drink.

  • Mini Cheese PizzaA perfectly sized cheese pizza, golden and melty — a kid-approved classic.
  • Crispy Chicken BitesHand-breaded chicken tenders served with your choice of French fries or applesauce.
  • Mini Patty SlidersTwo bite-sized beef burgers with melted cheese on soft buns, served with fries or applesauce.

Breakfast & Brunch

Sweet Beginnings

Sweet Beginnings

Start your morning on a sweet note with our indulgent pancakes and French toast — made from scratch and served warm.

  • Buttered Pecan French ToastThick-cut brioche French toast smothered in warm pecan-butter sauce and dusted with powdered sugar.
  • Nutty Banana PancakesClassic pancakes with sliced bananas, toasted walnuts, and maple syrup.
  • Classic PancakesThree fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with butter and warm maple syrup. Add fresh blueberries or chocolate chips +$2.50.
Signature Benedicts

Signature Benedicts

Served with breakfast potatoes. Substitute fruit salad +$2.

Perfectly poached eggs, rich hollandaise, and bold toppings on a toasted English muffin — our Benedicts are a brunch centerpiece.

  • Crab Cake BenedictPoached eggs with crab cake and arugula on a toasted English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce.
  • Smoked Salmon BenedictPoached eggs with smoked salmon, pickled red onions, capers, and arugula on a toasted English muffin with hollandaise.
  • Garden Veggie BenedictPoached eggs with zucchini, spinach, roasted red peppers, and avocado on a toasted English muffin with hollandaise.
Signature Omelettes

Signature Omelettes

Three eggs, served with breakfast potatoes and toasted multigrain bread. Substitute fruit salad +$2.

Three-egg omelettes stuffed with bold, fresh ingredients — each one a satisfying morning meal in its own right.

  • Chesapeake OmeletteCrabmeat, scallions, tomato, and melted cheddar cheese with a touch of Old Bay.
  • Meat Lover's OmeletteBacon, sausage, ham, and melted cheddar cheese — hearty and satisfying.
  • Mediterranean OmeletteFeta cheese, cherry tomatoes, olives, and spinach — bright, fresh, and full of flavor.
Morning Favorites & Sandwiches

Morning Favorites & Sandwiches

Hearty handheld favorites and toasted classics — the kind of breakfast that keeps you going all day.

  • Breakfast CheesesteakSliced steak, grilled onions, peppers, scrambled eggs, and melted cheese on a brioche bun, served with breakfast potatoes.
  • Harvest Avocado ToastMultigrain toast with smashed avocado, poached eggs, arugula, goat cheese, and dried cranberries with a light olive oil drizzle.
  • Sunrise Bacon MeltCrispy bacon, eggs, and melted cheese on toasted multigrain bread, served with breakfast potatoes.
Sides & Additions

Sides & Additions

Round out your plate with a la carte sides — eggs, breakfast meats, and fresh fruit to mix and match.

  • Eggs (2 any style)Two eggs cooked your way — fried, scrambled, poached, or over easy.
  • Breakfast MeatsYour choice of crispy bacon, sausage, ham, or scrapple.
  • Fresh Fruit CupA refreshing cup of seasonal fresh fruit — light and bright.
Beverages

Beverages

From fresh-squeezed juice to iced tea and soft drinks — the perfect sip to go with your morning meal.

  • Soft DrinksPepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, Starry, Mug Root Beer, Pink Lemonade, Raspberry Tea, and Ginger Ale. Kids size available.
  • JuiceCranberry, orange, or apple juice — fresh and cold.
  • Iced TeaSweet or unsweetened — a classic Southern staple.
Brunch Cocktails

Brunch Cocktails

Available after 8 AM.

Raise a glass to the weekend — our brunch cocktails are crafted to complement every bite on the table.

  • Bloody MaryOur savory, house-spiced blend — bold, tangy, and delicious.
  • Classic MimosaFresh orange juice topped with sparkling wine. Crisp, refreshing, and timeless.
  • Tiger Lily MimosaSparkling wine kissed with amaretto, orange, and a hint of grenadine. Floral, elegant, and refreshing.

Drink Menu

Signature Cocktails at RiverRise Restaurant
RiverRise Old Fashioned
Signature Cocktails

Signature Cocktails

Crafted in-house with fresh ingredients and bold combinations — these are the cocktails RiverRise is known for.

  • Tequila SunrisePremium tequila, pineapple, fresh orange juice, and agave nectar. Bright, citrusy, and easy to sip.
  • The River BreezeTito's vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, and a splash of cranberry. Light, crisp, and refreshing.
  • RiverRise Old FashionedChivas scotch stirred with house blackberry syrup, bitters, and an expressed orange peel. Rich, deep, and our twist on a timeless classic.
Classic Cocktails at RiverRise Restaurant
Long Island Iced Tea
Classic Cocktails

Classic Cocktails

Timeless favorites made with quality spirits and a steady hand — exactly as they should be.

  • Classic Old FashionedBourbon, bitters, sugar, and orange peel. Smooth, balanced, and timeless.
  • ManhattanWhiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters stirred perfectly cold. Rich, smooth, and sophisticated.
  • Long Island Iced TeaVodka, rum, tequila, gin, triple sec, lemon, and a splash of cola. Bold, refreshing, and a longtime favorite.
Crushes at RiverRise Restaurant
Orange Crush
Crushes

Crushes

Light, refreshing, and made with fresh fruit — the perfect warm-weather sip. Upgrade to Tito's +$2 or Grey Goose +$4.

  • Orange CrushFresh-squeezed orange juice, orange-flavored vodka, and lemon-lime soda. Bright, juicy, and refreshing.
  • Grapefruit CrushFresh grapefruit juice, grapefruit-flavored vodka, and lemon-lime soda. Crisp, citrusy, and perfectly refreshing.
  • Lemon CrushFresh lemon juice, lemon-flavored vodka, and lemon-lime soda. Tart, smooth, and easy to sip.
Mojitos at RiverRise Restaurant
Classic Mojito
Mojitos

Mojitos

Fresh muddled mint, lime, and white rum — cool, crisp, and made to order.

  • Classic MojitoFresh muddled mint, lime, white rum, and club soda. Crisp, cool, and timeless.
  • Strawberry MojitoFresh muddled mint, lime, white rum, and strawberry. Bright, fruity, and refreshing.
  • Blackberry MojitoFresh muddled mint, lime, white rum, and blackberry. Smooth, vibrant, and slightly sweet.
Spritzes at RiverRise Restaurant
Rosé Spritz
Spritzes

Spritzes

Bubbly, bright, and perfectly balanced — the ideal light sip for any occasion.

  • Aperol SpritzAperol, prosecco, and a splash of soda. Bright, bubbly, and perfectly balanced.
  • Rosé SpritzRosé wine brightened with citrus and sparkling water. Light, crisp, and refreshing.
  • Aperol Rosé SpritzAperol, sparkling rosé, and a splash of soda. Bright, bubbly, and beautifully pink.
Margaritas at RiverRise Restaurant
Blackberry Margarita
Margaritas

Margaritas

From the classic to the bold — every margarita made fresh with quality tequila and real citrus.

  • House MargaritaFresh lime, tequila, triple sec, and agave. Crisp, bright, and refreshing.
  • Cadillac MargaritaDon Julio Reposado, triple sec, fresh lime, and a Grand Marnier float. Smooth, premium, unforgettable.
  • Spicy RiverRise MargaritaTequila brightened with lime and agave, ignited by fresh jalapeño and a Tajín rim. Vibrant heat meets refreshing citrus.
Martinis at RiverRise Restaurant
French Martini
Martinis

Martinis

Shaken or stirred — our martinis are crafted with care and served perfectly chilled.

  • Lemon Drop MartiniBright lemon shaken to a soft froth, finished with a sugar rim — sweet, tart, irresistible.
  • CosmopolitanVodka, cranberry, orange liqueur, and a squeeze of lime. Light, pink, iconic.
  • French MartiniVodka, Chambord, and pineapple — silky and fruit-forward with a velvety finish.
Brunch Cocktails at RiverRise Restaurant
Sunrise Mimosa
Brunch Cocktails

Brunch Cocktails

Available after 8 AM — bright, bubbly, and brunch-ready.

  • Classic MimosaFresh orange juice topped with sparkling wine. Crisp, refreshing, and timeless.
  • BelliniPeach purée topped with chilled prosecco. Light, fruity, and brunch-perfect.
  • Tiger Lily MimosaSparkling wine kissed with amaretto, orange, and a hint of grenadine. Floral, elegant, and refreshing.
Frozen Drinks at RiverRise Restaurant
Miami Vice
Frozen Drinks

Frozen Drinks

Blended to order and made for warm days — tropical, refreshing, and vacation-ready.

  • Strawberry DaiquiriStrawberry, rum, and lime blended into a smooth tropical favorite. Sweet, refreshing, and vacation-ready.
  • Classic Piña ColadaCreamy coconut, pineapple, and rum blended smooth. Tropical, refreshing, and vacation-ready.
  • Miami ViceLayers of strawberry daiquiri and piña colada blended into one tropical favorite. Sweet, creamy, and refreshing.
Mocktails at RiverRise Restaurant
Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Mocktails

Mocktails

All the flavor, none of the alcohol — crafted with the same care as our cocktail menu.

  • Strawberry Basil LemonadeFresh lemonade layered with strawberry and basil. Bright, refreshing, and aromatic.
  • Cucumber Mint RefresherFresh cucumber, mint, and citrus. Cool, crisp, and refreshing.
  • Mango CoolerSweet mango brightened with fresh lime. Tropical, smooth, and refreshing.
Beers at RiverRise Restaurant
Beers
Beers

Beers

Draft, cans, and bottles — local Delaware favorites alongside classic domestics and imports. Must be 21+.

  • Dogfish Head 60 Min IPAA bold, balanced local IPA with citrusy hop flavor. Proudly brewed in Delaware.
  • EVO Lot 3 IPAA local Delaware IPA with bright citrus notes and a smooth finish.
  • Local Rotating TapFeaturing Delaware's best small-batch breweries. Ask your server for today's selection.
Wines at RiverRise Restaurant
Wines
Wines

Wines

A thoughtfully selected list of whites, reds, rosés, and sparkling wines — available by the glass or bottle.

  • Kendall-Jackson ChardonnayAmerica's favorite chardonnay — rich and smooth. Available by the glass or bottle.
  • The Beach RoséCrisp, refreshing, and lightly sweet. The perfect warm-weather pour.
  • La Marca ProseccoLight, crisp, and elegantly sparkling. Perfect for celebrating or sipping.
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RiverRise Restaurant, Bar & Grill

Contemporary American cuisine with Mediterranean and Italian influences, in Blades, Delaware. Two full-service bars and private event space.

Hours

Breakfast

Daily

7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Lunch & Dinner

Daily

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Full-Service Bars

Daily

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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RiverRise Restaurant

16 N Market Street

Blades, DE 19973

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