River Roast

"River Roast offers striking views of the Chicago River along with whole fish, tender roast beef and apple wood-smoked chicken carved tableside. Add on some comforting sides like mac & cheese with garlic herb breadcrumbs and crispy fried potatoes, but save room for a massive slice of carrot and parsnip cake layered with cream cheese icing and crowned with golden fried carrot shavings. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Serena Maria Daniels

"Pair lovely river views with your Thanksgiving meal at this River North restaurant. The lavish feast ($75 per person) includes charcuterie and cheese, herb-brined roasted turkey breast, sausage stuffing, mac & cheese, crispy Brussels sprouts, and whipped Yukon potatoes. For desserts, there’s pumpkin pie and assorted mini sweets." - Lisa Shames, Eater Staff

"TONY MANTUANO: River Roast is perfectly fine. It has beautiful views on the river at the LaSalle bridge, which means it’s also a little corporate and expensive. So what we’re really saying is River Roast isn’t cool. But if you need a good business dinner or a spot to take your parents, River Roast can accommodate that. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

"The large restaurant that specializes in roasted protein carved tableside has an elevated outdoor patio that offers one of the best downtown riverside views in Chicago. Diners can even take a water taxi right to the door. Catch live music from 5-7pm Thursdays during the summer while sipping a negroni or espresso martini made with house-infused coffee vodka. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Samantha Nelson, Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam

"A succulent piece of chicken is right up there with life’s finest pleasures and this riverside restaurant serves up one of the best versions. Whether it’s the signature whole chicken (carved tableside), tender roast beef, or fire-roasted fish, diners have many delicious choices to sink their teeth into. Catch live music during Thursday happy hour. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - aimee.levitt, Eater Staff, Samantha Nelson