The River Downtown · Food Menu
Elevated eats & shareable plates.
Globally inspired bites made for passing around the table, from crispy chicharrones to smashed tacos and a proper sticky toffee cake.
Reservations are highly encouraged!
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First Bites
Small plates to share, or not.
Crunchy pork rinds, Tapatío aioli, green onion, cilantro & cotija cheese
Puff pastry wrapped asparagus, whipped goat feta, truffle-dijon dressing
Roasted curled corn, cotija, tajín, cilantro and charred lime crema
Blistered shishitos, lemongrass chili oil
Option of seasonal butter or oil & vinegar
Fresh tomato, basil, olive oil, pomegranate balsamic glaze, served with fresh baked focaccia
Fresh & bright
From the Water & Garden
Five coconut-crusted shrimp, soy-ginger slaw, served with orange-chili glaze
Thinly layered yellowfin tuna, caper blossoms, cilantro, green onion, avocado, pickled ginger, soy-lime vinaigrette, sesame seed crostini
Apricot vinaigrette, roasted corn, toasted pepitas, mixed greens, herb medley
Add crispy prosciutto +3
Hot off the grill
From the Grill
Jamaican beef brisket sliders, jerk slaw, pickle spears and curry au jus
BBQ-glazed pork belly, sweet corn bread purée, gorgonzola
Korean spiced gochujang chicken, soy ginger slaw, charred scallion ranch
4 meatballs, same flavor
Vietnamese beef meatballs, cilantro-lime slaw, watermelon radish, pickled onions, hoisin
4 meatballs, same flavor
2 Banh Mi & 2 Gochujang Chicken
Fan favorite
Smashed Tacos
Seasoned proteins seared on a cast-iron griddle and served on flour tortillas. Globally inspired flavors, tucked into a taco.
Ground beef, white cheddar, sweet & spicy bacon, caramelized onion, arugula, sriracha mayo
Mediterranean spiced ground beef, arugula, tomato confit, pickled onion, feta & tzatziki
Seasoned ground chicken, spicy red Thai curry, sesame aioli, soy ginger slaw, crushed peanuts
Black bean patty, cilantro-lime slaw, corn pico, cilantro
Optional: add cotija cheese
Same flavor · add an extra taco, same flavor, for 9
Mediterranean, Wild West & Tuk Tuk Thai
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Desserts
Warm sticky cake with toffee sauce, served with vanilla ice cream & a drizzle of caramel, a British classic
Decadent silky chocolate with raspberries
Spanish-inspired crustless cheesecake with a caramelized top & creamy middle, with a seasonal sauce
Not all ingredients are listed; please alert your server to any food allergies. Food items may contain or come in contact with common allergens. Some items contain raw egg. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats may increase the risk of foodborne illness. Our gluten-free options are not suitable for guests with celiac disease. Menu and prices subject to change.
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232 Commercial Street, Nevada City · Reservations are highly encouraged!
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