River Road American Bistro

4.2 (94)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

160 Mill River Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighbourhood gem
Romantic

"This latest venture is an American-style bistro, with a handsome bar at its center, and appointments ranging from a stylized fleur-de-lis to an evocative painting of a countryside . The emphases are local and creative. River Road is rooted in a devotion to local farms, and seafood caught close by; to an easygoing mood and accessible food." Newsday, 2019

The kitchen is helmed by Chef Michael Meehan. The Dining room manager is Veronica Meehan. Partner Kevin Galligan has designed and built a striking, comfortable setting for our guests.

Join us daily Oyster Bay Happy Hour, 5 to 7 at the Bar
Tuesday Burger and Beer $16
Sunday Supper with a $33 PF menu

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro, Dining Bar
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Website
http://www.riverroadoysterbay.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Michael Meehan
Catering
Available for parties Contact Catering Director Christina Ho at 516 802 5663 email 160riverroadcatering@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Available for Private Events Contact Catering Director Christina Ho at 516 802 5663 email 160riverroadcatering@gmail.com

Location
160 Mill River Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Area
Oyster Bay
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Montauk TunaUS$32.00
seared ahi tuna / wasabi pea crust / satur asian greens / tomato ponzu / edamame
Atlantic HalibutUS$36.00
spring asparagus / red quinoa / corn and crab chowder
Jumbo Lump Crab CakesUS$28.00
red mustard greens / pickled corn relish / red pepper purée
NY Steak FritesUS$34.00
shell steak / house fries / red wine jus / chimichurri
Smothered Berkshire Porterhouse Pork ChopUS$26.00
pickled peppers / vidalia onions / green beans / wild greens
Grilled Freebird ChickenUS$26.00
roast farm vegetables / fingerling potatoes / chicken jus
Grilled NY State QuailUS$28.00
stone's throw farm grits / herb salad / green tomatoes / bbq mushroom jus
Primo Blend BurgerUS$17.00
smoked cheddar / bacon lardons/tomato jam

Side Dishes

$8. Bread available upon request

Sautéed Power Greens
Roast Farm Vegetables & Amber Waves Wheatberries
Thyme Braised Wild Mushrooms
Rosemary Agave Baby Carrots
Yukon Gold Potato Wedges

Snacks & Shares

Crescent Farm Duck in a JarUS$10.00
duck confit rillette, pretzel bread croustades
Wolffer Ver JusUS$12.00
Steamed Mussel Pot, citrus / thyme / shallots
Crab & Corn FrittersUS$12.00
comeback remoulade, pickled vegetable relish
Pretzel Cheese BoardUS$16.00
edwards ham, grafton smoked cheddar, ipa mustard

Potato Herb Flatbread

$15

BBQ Chicken FlatbreadUS$15.00
Pickled peppers, goat cheese and carmelized onions
Wild Mushroom FlatbreadUS$15.00
Baby arugula and Sonoma Jack

Soups & Salads

Today's SoupsUS$8.00
Sustainable Seafood SaladUS$15.00
wild shrimp, ocean crab maine scallops, celery, piquillo peppers, citrus dressing
Bistro SaladUS$11.00
satur farm frisée / wild arugula marcona almonds / goat cheese sherry mustard dressing
Brooklyn Bibb SaladUS$12.00
gotham greens butterhead heritage apple / bleu cheese sunflower seeds / cider dressing

Pasta

Housemade CavatelliUS$20.00
chicken basil sausage / butternut squash / sage brown butter; Gluten Free Pasta Available
Ravioli of the DayUS$20.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at River Road American Bistro.

4.2

(94)

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

94 Reviews

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carlap
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 September 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great bar and cocktail menu. Great outside seating. Ample parking. A great spot just outside the hamlet of Oyster Bay.
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RobertS Gold
New York City22 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 September 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good and the servers were very friendly and attentive, even though it was a busy night. Definitely will be a return customer.
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ChristeyR Gold
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 August 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good food, nice neighborhood restaurant. The noise level is nearly unbearable.
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PeterG Gold
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 August 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an amazing meal here. Creative cocktails that were out of this world. We were a little slow making our dinner selections but the server couldn't be nicer and more patient. Food was outstanding. Perhaps the best pork chop I have had in five years. Décor is really hip, warm and welcoming. Excellent looking bar in the center of the room makes a very cool statement. Highly recommend. We will be back.
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DavidC
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 August 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice outdoor garden seating and nice ambience. Great food and drink at reasonable prices!
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Nybrit Gold
New York City56 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 August 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting. Lovely staff. Interesting tasty fresh food. Reasonable prices. Love it.
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food4thought Gold
Philadelphia County46 reviews
3.0
Dined on 10 August 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The front patio is a lovely place to dine. The service is excellent. But..... the food has room for improvement. The salmon was overcooked, and the crab cakes were meaty but bland. The proteins could be served with more than a dab of this and a bit of that. If the seasoning and servings are amped up a bit, this will be an amazing restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 August 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
River Road provides a quaint, inviting atmosphere. The food is amazing and Veronica cares about everyone’s experience. We’re having our baby shower there in the fall, and we look forward to eating here for years to come!
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JWanderlust Gold
New York City3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 1 August 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I have eaten at many places where Micheal Meehan has cooked and I don't really think that Michael Meehan is in the kitchen. To start the place was empty on a Thursday night at 8pm. We ordered a specialty martini on the menu and they said they didn't have the vodka. The appetizer of mussels was decent but beyond small and had no juice in the bottom of the pot. Is that possible. The seafood salad had shrimp that were literally cut in half and drenched in olive oil. Heres the clincher. Salmon over caesar salad-could barley taste the dressing if any and the salmon BURNT to a crisp I mean char-broiled. Meat loaf two small slivers the size of a palm and potatoes ice cold on bottom almost like it was a TV dinner. I have never posted a bad review but this is well deserving of one if in fact Micheal Meehan is in that kitchen. Didn't have dessert. Service was fine but there are bunch of college kids basically running it and with no adults that at least we could see.
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Susieeats Gold
New York City40 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 July 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delish oysters ! Dining Al Fresco was a delight! I will be coming back again and again !
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro, Dining Bar
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Website
http://www.riverroadoysterbay.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Michael Meehan
Catering
Available for parties Contact Catering Director Christina Ho at 516 802 5663 email 160riverroadcatering@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Available for Private Events Contact Catering Director Christina Ho at 516 802 5663 email 160riverroadcatering@gmail.com

Location
160 Mill River Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Area
Oyster Bay
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Oysters

Pine Island Oysters

Half Shell with Crystal Cocktail Sauce

Chargrilled with Tomato Absinthe Butter

Cornbread Stuffed & Baked

Proteins

Montauk TunaUS$32.00

Atlantic HalibutUS$36.00

Jumbo Lump Crab CakesUS$28.00

NY Steak FritesUS$34.00

Smothered Berkshire Porterhouse Pork ChopUS$26.00

Grilled Freebird ChickenUS$26.00

Grilled NY State QuailUS$28.00

Primo Blend BurgerUS$17.00

Side Dishes

Sautéed Power Greens

Roast Farm Vegetables & Amber Waves Wheatberries

Thyme Braised Wild Mushrooms

Rosemary Agave Baby Carrots

Yukon Gold Potato Wedges

Snacks & Shares

Crescent Farm Duck in a JarUS$10.00

Wolffer Ver JusUS$12.00

Crab & Corn FrittersUS$12.00

Pretzel Cheese BoardUS$16.00

Potato Herb Flatbread

BBQ Chicken FlatbreadUS$15.00

Wild Mushroom FlatbreadUS$15.00

Soups & Salads

Today's SoupsUS$8.00

Sustainable Seafood SaladUS$15.00

Bistro SaladUS$11.00

Brooklyn Bibb SaladUS$12.00

Pasta

Housemade CavatelliUS$20.00

Ravioli of the DayUS$20.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable