Specials

Something Extra

From daily Social Hour to seasonal features — a little something worth coming back for.

Social Hour at RiverRise — daily 2 PM to 5 PM
Social Hour menu — Social Pairings, Social Plates, and The Social Table
Daily 2 PM – 5 PM

SOCIAL HOUR

Sip • Savor • Connect

Available Daily 2 PM–5 PM • Dine-In Only

Join us each afternoon for thoughtfully paired bites, smaller plates, wine, beer, and featured cocktails designed for sharing, sipping, and unwinding.

Fresh Every Day

Daily Specials

Something delicious waiting for you every day of the week.

Our kitchen crafts a new lineup of specials each day — unique lunch and dinner offerings that go beyond the everyday menu. Check back often, or ask your server what's on today.

Tuesday Temptations — Daily Specials at RiverRise
Tuesday Temptations
Lunch

Available from 11 AM to 3 PM

  • Prime Rib French Dip
    $16
  • Monte Cristo
    $16
  • Grilled Chicken or Ground Beef Taco
    $14

    Shrimp +$1 | Steak +$4

  • Philly Cheesesteak Pizza
    All Day$17

    White garlic sauce, peppers, onions, mushrooms and provolone cheese.

Dinner

Available from 3 PM to 9 PM

  • Eggplant Parm$17
  • BBQ Pork Chops$20
  • Breaded Fried Flounder$23
  • Shrimp and Crabmeat Marinara$24

    Sauteed shrimp and crabmeat with onions and peppers in marinara sauce over pasta.

Bartender's Fall Picks

Fall Cocktails

Crafted Cocktails for the Season

Six seasonal cocktails crafted to capture the warmth and richness of autumn — from pumpkin-spiced martinis to crisp apple harvest sips.

Bartender's Fall Picks — seasonal cocktail menu at RiverRise
Pumpkin Pie Martini$13

Vanilla vodka, Bailey's and pumpkin purée, finished with whipped cream and a cinnamon sugar topping.

Pumpkin Espresso Martini$14

A smooth blend of pumpkin, espresso and creamy spirits with a velvety finish.

Fallin for Butterscotch$13

Vanilla vodka, butterscotch schnapps, cream soda, shaken and finished with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle.

Apple Cider Old Fashioned$14

Maker's Mark, apple cider, maple, brown sugar and aromatic bitters, finished with a caramelized apple fan.

Blue 42 Margarita$12

Tequila, blue curacao, pineapple and lime, muddled with fresh blueberries. A bold, refreshing sip for football season.

Amaretto Apple Harvest$12

Amaretto, apple cider and fresh lemon, served over a large cube. A crisp fall favorite.

Ask your bartender about our Draft Pumpkin Beer and Samuel Adams' Oktoberfest $7

Chef's Daily Soups at RiverRise Restaurant
Fresh Soups Prepared Daily

Chef's Daily Soups

Always Available

Cream of Crab$8

Our signature favorite and a guest favorite for a reason.

Weekly Lineup

  • MONCreamy Tomato Basil
  • TUEBeef Barley Soup
  • WEDCream of Broccoli Soup
  • THURed Lentil Soup
  • FRIManhattan Clam Chowder
  • SATHearty Beef & Chickpea
  • SUNBeef & Cabbage Soup

Made fresh and served with care.

Sweet Endings

Dessert Menu

Crafted to end the evening on a sweet note.

  • River Mist Cheesecake$10

    Creamy, velvety cheesecake on a graham cracker crust, finished with a touch of whipped cream.

  • Chesapeake Churros$8

    Crispy golden churros rolled in cinnamon sugar, served warm with chocolate dipping sauce.

  • Harbor Lava Cake$10

    Rich chocolate cake with a molten center, paired with vanilla ice cream.

  • Sunset Key Lime Pie$10

    Tangy, refreshing key lime pie with a buttery graham crust and whipped topping.

  • Mediterranean Oven-Baked Rice Pudding$8

    Traditional rice pudding baked until a naturally caramelized crust forms on top, finished with a touch of cinnamon and served warm with whipped cream and fresh strawberry. GF

  • Smith Island Cake – Original or Banana$11

    Nine delicate layers, available Original with rich chocolate frosting, or Banana with smooth white cream frosting and banana pieces layered throughout.

RiverRise Sweet Endings Dessert Menu
RiverRise After Dinner Cocktails Menu
The Perfect Finish

After Dinner Cocktails

Perfectly paired with dessert or enjoyed on their own.

Rich, smooth, and indulgent — our after-dinner cocktails are crafted to complement every sweet ending.

  • Espresso Martini$13

    House-brewed espresso, vanilla vodka, and coffee liqueur shaken to perfection. Rich, smooth, and the perfect after-dinner cocktail.

  • Chocolate Martini$13

    Chocolate liqueur and vanilla vodka shaken into a rich, decadent dessert cocktail. Smooth, sweet, and indulgent.

  • Toasted Almond$12

    Amaretto, coffee liqueur, and cream shaken together. Rich, nutty, and perfectly sweet.

  • Baileys Café$11

    Fresh coffee and Baileys Irish Cream finished with whipped cream. Smooth, creamy, and gently sweet.

  • Irish Coffee$11

    Fresh coffee, Irish whiskey, and brown sugar topped with whipped cream. Warm, comforting, and timeless.

RiverRise Restaurant, Bar & Grill

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

Hours

Mon – Fri

Lunch & Dinner

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sat & Sun

All Day

8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Weekend Brunch

Sat & Sun

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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RiverRise Restaurant

16 N Market Street

Blades, DE 19973

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© 2026 RiverRise Restaurant, Bar & Grill. All rights reserved.

Walk-ins welcome. Mon–Fri 11 AM–9 PM · Sat & Sun 8 AM–9 PM. Walk-ins always welcome. Reservations accepted for parties of up to 20 guests, subject to availability.