Food

on the plate

Guests can expect simple yet refined dishes focused on sustainable ingredients from the local area, highlighting local vegetables and wild foods. Riverest’s incredible team works hard to create everything from scratch. 

Our menu changes almost daily based on availability of ingredients. For that reason, it is not possible to display it on our website.

Dine-in menu

IMPORTANT: In accordance with Ontario’s COVID-19 public health measures, there is no indoor and outdoor dining at the moment. You can still experience Riverest at home by ordering online [link to Order online] for pick-up or by visiting our on-location market for some ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook options.

IMPORTANT: Our large patio is open and ready for you to enjoy great food and a breathtaking view! In accordance with Ontario’s COVID-19 public health measures, there is no indoor dining at the moment. You can also choose to experience Riverest at home by ordering online for pick-up, or by dropping by to grab some ready-to-eat or ready-to-cook options.

IMPORTANT: Our large patio will open on June 23. Come enjoy great food and a breathtaking view! In accordance with Ontario’s COVID-19 public health measures, there is no indoor dining at the moment. You can also choose to experience Riverest at home by ordering online for pick-up, or by dropping by to grab some ready-to-eat or ready-to-cook options.

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

East coast oysters | 20/38
Mignonette, horseradish, lemon
Soup of the day | 10
Ask your server
Green salad | 10
Almonds, shallot, red wine vinegar
House fries | 6

QC duck wings | 13/24
Gibbs honey, house sauce
Cheese plate (120g) | 20
Served with bread
Market salad | 17
Pumpkin seeds, local goat cheese
Veggie Quiche of the Day | 18
Choice of salad or house fries
Corned Beef Sandwich | 18
AAA PEI grass-fed beef, brined, braised and thinkly sliced on home made sourdough, with sauerkraut & horseradish cream. Served with choice of salad or fries.

MP = Market price

Sides

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten Free

Can be modified to vegetarian, vegan or gluten free meal

Thursday to Saturday, from 11 am to 9 pm

Small plates

H.M. Bread & Butter | $5

Local Cheese Board | $20
120g, served with H.M. bread, local organic haskap compote, house pickles and remoulade
Mariposa Duck Wings | $13 / $24
Gibb’s honey & H.M. hot sauce
Fried Organic Cornish Hen Burger (lunch only) | $22
pickles, black pepper aioli, spring slaw; served with choice of salad or fries
Grilled Cheese (lunch only) | $18
three local cheeses on H.M. sourdough; served with choice of salad or fries (vegan cheese available!)
East Coast Oysters | $20 / $38
mignonette, horseradish, lemons & hot sauce
Beet-Cured Artic Char (QC) | $20
pickled chilis & shallots, dehydrated capers, crème fraiche, Mujjol caviar, dill & H.M. chia seed cracker
AAA Beef Tartar (PEI) | $20
3oz, with porcini aioli, rémoulade & sourdough croutons
QC Lobster Toast | $MP
4oz of QC lobster, with tarragon aioli, dill, fennel & bacon on H.M. brioche toast. H.M. hot sauce
Montebello Wild Boar Belly | $20
4oz of wild boar belly, with Green Wave oyster mushrooms (VKH), local radishes, mustard seeds and aged gouda sauce
H.M. Raviolo | $25
stuffed with H.M. herbed ricotta & whole egg yolk; herbed butter sauce with Allegretto cheese (QC)

Salads

Green Wave Green Salad | $10
with toasted almonds
Market Salad | $17
seasonal vegetables, toasted almonds & Alfred Le Fermier (organic raw cow’s milk cheese from QC)
Gem & Pistachio Salad | $17
with pistachios, puffed grains, pickled shallots & chilis, mint, dill and pistachio-gem dressing

Mains

Cider-Braised Celery Root | $18
toasted hazelnuts, pickled mustard seeds, horseradish cream, dill oil & Green Waves watercress (VKH)
Spring Pesto Gemelli | $28
pesto of sorrel, nettle, radish greens, arugula, basil, Allegretto cheese (QC). Served with Meadowlark asparagus, Mariposa fiddleheads, QC burrata and pine nuts
Mariposa Rabbit Saddle | $38
wrapped in bacon & stuffed with currants, walnuts and mushrooms; served on carrot purée with local rapini, wild mushrooms, salsa verde and cooking jus
Lake Ontario Walleye | $40
7oz, seared and served with sunchoke purée, local turnips, maitake mushrooms, braised leeks, parsley, dill & Grenobloise sauce
AAA Beef Hanger Steak (PEI) | $4/oz
served with salsa verde & choice of salad or fries

MP = Market price

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten Free

Can be modified to vegetarian, vegan or gluten free meal

TO drink

We have a well-stocked bar that offers a variety of wines, beers, ciders, spirits and more, including organic and alcohol-free options. Riverest also serves great specialty coffees thanks to a collaboration with Vankleek Hill’s Totem Roasters. 

Mini Market

Bring a little piece of Riverest home with you thanks to our mini market, which offers goods such as local cheeses, meats, terrines, drinks, etc. Like our menu, items on the shelves change frequently, so simply drop by during opening hours to discover what’s available.

Fresh &
Local

Our chef is vastly inspired by the great quality and the array of ingredients and produce available locally. Riverest’s menu changes often — according to season and availability — to offer the freshest and most flavourful ingredients. We also take pride is carefully choosing producers and farmers who’s methods align with our sustainable and ethical principles whenever possible.

Food restrictions

We take food allergies and restrictions very seriously. Our professional Chef and his team always prepare sensitive ingredients early in the morning, allowing for a full kitchen sanitization afterwards, thus preventing cross-contamination.
If you plan on dining in, please let us know in advance! We’ll take extra preventive mesures to ensure you have the best experience possible.

A yummy gift

Share Riverest’s unique gourmet experience with your friends and family! Two options are available to you: gift cards are sold at the restaurant, to the amount of your choosing, or you can opt to go paperless by purchasing a virtual gift card.