"The large restaurant that specializes in roasted proteins, 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 5-7 p.m. Thursdays during the summer while sipping a negroni or espresso martini made with house-infused coffee vodka. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Ashok Selvam
"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." - Ashok Selvam
"A restaurant brand listed among the Chicago-born company’s notable names, mentioned as part of its portfolio but not described further in the coverage." - Ashok Selvam
"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
"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