Riva Crab House Archives - Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants https://stefanirestaurants.com/blog/category/riva/ Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:59:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://stefanirestaurants.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cropped-PSSR-favicon-32x32.png Riva Crab House Archives - Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants https://stefanirestaurants.com/blog/category/riva/ 32 32 Celebrate The Day of Love at RIVA Crabhouse https://stefanirestaurants.com/blog/2020/02/celebrate-the-day-of-love-at-riva-crabhouse/ Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:35:01 +0000 https://stefanirestaurants.com/?p=8697 RIVA Crabhouse is the place to spend Valentine’s Day with your loved one this year. Dine at the famous Navy Pier restaurant, overlooking Lake Michigan with your loved one. RIVA is serving a delicious three-course pre-fixe menu for couples on Friday, February 14th. For $130 per couple, you can enjoy select signature appetizers and dishes from Executive Chef, Octavio Reynoso. Discover our Valentine’s menu below. Appetizer (Split tableside) Grigliata Mista Champagne Mignonette, cocktail sauce or Chicken Potstickers Citrus Vegetable Slaw, Sesame, Ponzu Sauce or Artisan Cheese Board Organic Fruit, Raisin Bread, Honey Spiced Pecans Entrées Choice of One to Share...

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]]> RIVA Crabhouse is the place to spend Valentine’s Day with your loved one this year. Dine at the famous Navy Pier restaurant, overlooking Lake Michigan with your loved one.

RIVA is serving a delicious three-course pre-fixe menu for couples on Friday, February 14th. For $130 per couple, you can enjoy select signature appetizers and dishes from Executive Chef, Octavio Reynoso. Discover our Valentine’s menu below.

Appetizer

(Split tableside)

Grigliata Mista
Champagne Mignonette, cocktail sauce
or
Chicken Potstickers
Citrus Vegetable Slaw, Sesame, Ponzu Sauce
or
Artisan Cheese Board
Organic Fruit, Raisin Bread, Honey Spiced Pecans

Entrées

Choice of One to Share

Seafood Feast
Maine Lobster, White Shrimp, King Crab, Garlic Butter, Choice of Side Dish
or
Surf & Turf
16oz Chateaubriand, 12oz Lobster Tail, Butter, Demi Glaze, Choice of one side dish
or
Linguini From the Sea
2lb Maine Lobster, Rock Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Andouille, Roasted Peppers, Cajun Sauce

Dessert

Choose One to Share

Big Chocolate Cake
or
Strawberry Mascarpone Cake

**Includes a complimentary glass of champagne

Tables are limited for Valentine’s Day at RIVA, be sure to reserve your table online or give us a call at 312.644.7482 today and enjoy dinner at Navy Pier!

RIVA Navy Pier
700 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago. IL 60611
312.644.7482
Website

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]]> RIVA Crabhouse Is The Allstar Celebration Zone! https://stefanirestaurants.com/blog/2020/02/riva-allstar-game-weekend/ Wed, 12 Feb 2020 15:45:01 +0000 https://stefanirestaurants.com/?p=8685 Are you ready for the busy weekend in Chicago? RIVA Chicago Café at Navy Pier is gearing up for the big NBA Allstar Game on Sunday at the United Center, and we want to see you in your favorite NBA team gear! On Sunday, February 16th, you can enjoy beer, cocktails and hard seltzer drinks and good food for great deals! Grab a front-row seat at RIVA Café and enjoy 20% off of all food purchases, when you wear your favorite NBA team gear. We also will have deals on all of your favorite drinks, including Miller Lite and Blue...

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]]> Are you ready for the busy weekend in Chicago? RIVA Chicago Café at Navy Pier is gearing up for the big NBA Allstar Game on Sunday at the United Center, and we want to see you in your favorite NBA team gear! On Sunday, February 16th, you can enjoy beer, cocktails and hard seltzer drinks and good food for great deals!

Grab a front-row seat at RIVA Café and enjoy 20% off of all food purchases, when you wear your favorite NBA team gear. We also will have deals on all of your favorite drinks, including Miller Lite and Blue Moon Draft, Truly and Jim Beam.

All of our specials are available in the RIVA Café only, make your reservations online today and get ready to cheer on your favorite team!

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]]> RIVA Crabhouse Celebrates Chicago Restaurant Week https://stefanirestaurants.com/blog/2020/01/riva-restaurant-week-2020/ Tue, 07 Jan 2020 21:55:18 +0000 https://stefanirestaurants.com/?p=8608 Next to the holiday season, the best time of year is back! From January 24 – February 9, 2020, RIVA Crabhouse will be participating in Chicago Restaurant Week, with over 400 other restaurants. RIVA has prepared delicious three-course lunch and dinner menus, featuring some of the best Chicago seafood dishes. Guests can enjoy a delightful seafood lunch or dinner with entrées including Risotto from the Sea, Rack of Lamb and Lobster Bisque. RIVA’s Restaurant Week menu is designed for each guest to enjoy a meal and our regular menu items may be ordered in addition. Tax, beverages, and gratuity are...

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]]> Next to the holiday season, the best time of year is back! From January 24 – February 9, 2020, RIVA Crabhouse will be participating in Chicago Restaurant Week, with over 400 other restaurants. RIVA has prepared delicious three-course lunch and dinner menus, featuring some of the best Chicago seafood dishes.

Guests can enjoy a delightful seafood lunch or dinner with entrées including Risotto from the Sea, Rack of Lamb and Lobster Bisque. RIVA’s Restaurant Week menu is designed for each guest to enjoy a meal and our regular menu items may be ordered in addition. Tax, beverages, and gratuity are not included.

Lunch $24

Please select one from each course

First Course

Clam Chowder
or
Organic Greens
Baby Greens, Tomato, Red Wine Vinaigrette

Second Course

Blackened SeaBass
Mashed potatoes, chili ancho, tobacco onions
or
Spaghetti From The Sea
Shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, tomato herb broth
or
Roasted Chicken Breast
Sautéed baby spinach, yellow and red pepper ragout

Dessert

Créme Brûlée
or
Gelato Trio

 

Dinner $48

Please select one from each course

First Course

Lobster Bisque
or
Salad
Organic Greens

Second Course

Risotto From the Sea
½ Lobster, shrimp, clams, calamari, mussels, fin fish, tomatoes, herb fish broth
or
Rack of Lamb
Mashed potato, chile ancho demi glace

Dessert

Flourless Chocolate Cake
or
Gelato Trio

Chicago Restaurant Week is produced in conjunction with Choose Chicago. For more information visit EatItUpChicago.com.

RIVA Crabhouse at Navy Pier
700 E Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL
312.644.7482
Website

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]]> Celebrate the New Year at Navy Pier https://stefanirestaurants.com/blog/2019/12/new-year-at-navy-pier/ Thu, 12 Dec 2019 16:29:30 +0000 https://stefanirestaurants.com/?p=8593 We’re celebrating 2020 at Navy Pier with delicious food and drinks. RIVA Crabhouse’s Executive Chef Octavio will be serving dinner specials all night long. Guests can also enjoy festive holiday drinks including the Jack Frost and the Holiday Mule for $9 each.  The Jack Frost includes Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, simply syrup, cranberry juice, a splash of orange juice and mint, garnished with an orange slice. Guests can also enjoy the Holiday Mule, which includes Tito’s Vodka, pomegranate juice, lime juice, ginger beer, a dash of honey, with a lime wedge garnish.  Not only will everyone be able to enjoy dinner...

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]]> We’re celebrating 2020 at Navy Pier with delicious food and drinks. RIVA Crabhouse’s Executive Chef Octavio will be serving dinner specials all night long. Guests can also enjoy festive holiday drinks including the Jack Frost and the Holiday Mule for $9 each. 

The Jack Frost includes Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, simply syrup, cranberry juice, a splash of orange juice and mint, garnished with an orange slice. Guests can also enjoy the Holiday Mule, which includes Tito’s Vodka, pomegranate juice, lime juice, ginger beer, a dash of honey, with a lime wedge garnish. 

Not only will everyone be able to enjoy dinner and drinks at RIVA but they can also enjoy music from a DJ from 8 PM to 1 AM in the café. There will also be a champagne toast at midnight, and guests can enjoy traditional Navy Pier fireworks at midnight as well. 

Reservations are strongly recommended, reserve your table online, or call 312.644.7482 today!

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]]> Halloween Fun at Navy Pier! https://stefanirestaurants.com/blog/2019/10/halloween-fun-navy-pier/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 15:23:45 +0000 https://stefanirestaurants.com/?p=8530 October is here and Halloween is right around the corner and RIVA Crabhouse is offering special October drinks. Our Berry Scary Spritz and MaliBOO cocktails are a perfect fall treat. These special drinks are available all month long, with mocktails for the little ones too.  You can celebrate Halloween all month long at Navy Pier with Pier Pumpkin Lights, Trick or Treating, Hallowheel and more. Wear your best costumes and experience the free pumpkin pop-up at Navy Pier from October 1st to November 2nd. You can visit the exhibit day or night. Reservations are not required but we highly recommend...

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]]> October is here and Halloween is right around the corner and RIVA Crabhouse is offering special October drinks. Our Berry Scary Spritz and MaliBOO cocktails are a perfect fall treat. These special drinks are available all month long, with mocktails for the little ones too. 

You can celebrate Halloween all month long at Navy Pier with Pier Pumpkin Lights, Trick or Treating, Hallowheel and more. Wear your best costumes and experience the free pumpkin pop-up at Navy Pier from October 1st to November 2nd. You can visit the exhibit day or night.

Reservations are not required but we highly recommend reserving your table online or call us today at (312) 644-7842.

Enjoy our October specials and celebrate Halloween with RIVA Crabhouse!

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]]> RIVA Crabhouse Gives Back to Breast Cancer Foundation   https://stefanirestaurants.com/blog/2019/10/riva-breast-cancer-foundation/ Wed, 09 Oct 2019 22:06:11 +0000 https://stefanirestaurants.com/?p=8522 This October, RIVA Crabhouse is raising awareness for Breast Cancer. RIVA has partnered with In Good Taste, presented by The Lynn Sage Foundation. RIVA Crabhouse will donate a portion of the proceeds of each item marked with a pink ribbon on our menu. Come see us for a great meal and give back to a great cause. About the Lynn Sage Foundation Founded in 2003 in honor and memory of Lynn Sage a mother, daughter, and wife who tragically lost her battle with breast cancer. This foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer and has built a...

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]]> This October, RIVA Crabhouse is raising awareness for Breast Cancer. RIVA has partnered with In Good Taste, presented by The Lynn Sage Foundation. RIVA Crabhouse will donate a portion of the proceeds of each item marked with a pink ribbon on our menu. Come see us for a great meal and give back to a great cause.

About the Lynn Sage Foundation

Founded in 2003 in honor and memory of Lynn Sage a mother, daughter, and wife who tragically lost her battle with breast cancer. This foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer and has built a strong philanthropic partnership with the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. The Lynn Sage Foundation now raises over $200,000 annually to support the Scholars program, funding some of our country’s most promising researchers in the field of breast cancer.

 

 

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]]> Sweets, Sounds, and Spirits at RIVA Crabhouse https://stefanirestaurants.com/blog/2019/09/sweets-sounds-spirits-riva/ Mon, 30 Sep 2019 21:29:23 +0000 https://stefanirestaurants.com/?p=8504 RIVA Crabhouse is excited to participate in Sweets, Sounds, and Spirits on Saturday, October 5th at Navy Pier. Enjoy a taste of fall at the Pier, with all of the restaurants featuring a fall-themed dessert and cocktail special, and enjoy the sounds of Sequence Ch!cago performers. We’ll be offering special drinks, like Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest, “Berry Scary Spritz”, “Maliboo”, and the Chicago Bee Rush cocktail, with Bourbon, honey syrup from Navy Pier’s own honey harvest, and a dash of lemon juice. RIVA also will have a build your own milk-spook shake bar for kids, with multiple toppings for their ice cream....

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]]> RIVA Crabhouse is excited to participate in Sweets, Sounds, and Spirits on Saturday, October 5th at Navy Pier. Enjoy a taste of fall at the Pier, with all of the restaurants featuring a fall-themed dessert and cocktail special, and enjoy the sounds of Sequence Ch!cago performers.

We’ll be offering special drinks, like Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest, “Berry Scary Spritz”, “Maliboo”, and the Chicago Bee Rush cocktail, with Bourbon, honey syrup from Navy Pier’s own honey harvest, and a dash of lemon juice. RIVA also will have a build your own milk-spook shake bar for kids, with multiple toppings for their ice cream. We will have something for everyone.

Plan your trip to Navy Pier on October 5th to enjoy a taste of fall in Chicago. Reservations are not required, but we do recommend them. Call 312-644-7482 or reserve your table online today!

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]]> Book Your Holiday Party with RIVA Crabhouse https://stefanirestaurants.com/blog/2019/09/holiday-party-riva-crabhouse/ Wed, 25 Sep 2019 19:30:18 +0000 https://stefanirestaurants.com/?p=8500 Start planning your holiday party with a great view! RIVA Crabhouse has a special offer for you if you book your next holiday party before Monday, September 30th. If you book your holiday party today, you’ll receive a $50 gift card for every $500 you spend. RIVA Crabhouse is a popular choice for both social and corporate events, like private corporate events, anniversaries, fundraisers, birthdays and more, for groups with 15-100 people. With lakeside views, seafood favorites and a room for the whole crew, our private event experts can take care of it all. Make your holiday party one to...

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]]> Start planning your holiday party with a great view! RIVA Crabhouse has a special offer for you if you book your next holiday party before Monday, September 30th. If you book your holiday party today, you’ll receive a $50 gift card for every $500 you spend.

RIVA Crabhouse is a popular choice for both social and corporate events, like private corporate events, anniversaries, fundraisers, birthdays and more, for groups with 15-100 people. With lakeside views, seafood favorites and a room for the whole crew, our private event experts can take care of it all.

Make your holiday party one to remember with RIVA Crabhouse. Reserve your table at 312-447-7450, or email afrankos@stefanigroup.com.

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]]> Shakespeare and RIVA Crabhouse in Chicago https://stefanirestaurants.com/blog/2019/07/shakespeare-seafood-riva/ Wed, 24 Jul 2019 21:48:01 +0000 https://stefanirestaurants.com/?p=8420 RIVA Crabhouse has teamed up with the Chicago Shakespeare Theater once again to offer a special night for theater attendees. We have created a delicious 3-course Shakespeare menu, if you decide you don’t want a 3 course meal, you can also receive 20% off regular menu items. As a recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater offers a variety of theatrical experiences year round for audiences from all walks of life and from around the world. Take a look at our menu below and plan your trip to the theater and RIVA Crabhouse today! Reservations are...

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]]> RIVA Crabhouse has teamed up with the Chicago Shakespeare Theater once again to offer a special night for theater attendees. We have created a delicious 3-course Shakespeare menu, if you decide you don’t want a 3 course meal, you can also receive 20% off regular menu items.

As a recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater offers a variety of theatrical experiences year round for audiences from all walks of life and from around the world.

Take a look at our menu below and plan your trip to the theater and RIVA Crabhouse today! Reservations are required, and you must present same day ticket to qualify for the special. To reserve your table, call us at (312) 644-7482, or book your table online.

PRIX Fixe Menu
First Course

Clam Chowder

Creamy New England style, fresh clams

Riva’s Caesar Salad

Romaine spears, creamy Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan cheese, crunchy croutons

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

Louise sauce, capers, Asian style slaw

Second Course

Stefani Cheese Agnolotti

Brown Butter, sage, pistachio

Atlantic Salmon

Char grilled, evoo, sautéed vegetables

French Cut Chicken Breast

Twin petite breasts grilled, balsamic marinade, basil oil, cauliflower fontina mash, blistered tomatoes

Filet Mignon

Fingerling potatoes, asparagus, thyme demi glaze

Third Course

Tiramisu

Kahlua, espresso, mascarpone, Dutch cocoa

White Chocolate Créme Brule

White chocolate, raw sugar crust, dark chocolate spear

$42.95

Price includes the 20% discount for Shakespeare Theater Guests. Tax and Gratuity is not included. Valid for Shakespeare Theater Customers Only. Please no substitutions or sharing.

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]]> RIVA Crabhouse Gives Back to PAWS Chicago  https://stefanirestaurants.com/blog/2019/07/riva-crabhouse-paws-chicago/ Wed, 24 Jul 2019 21:34:56 +0000 https://stefanirestaurants.com/?p=8417 Through July 28th, RIVA Crabhouse has the PawSpritz beverage on their menu. Giving back to the community and donating proceeds to great charities. At PAWS Chicago, they save pets from being euthanized, since 1998 they’ve been saving homeless pets from the streets of Chicago with the euthanizing rates declining by more than 90%. Until July 28th, you can dine at RIVA Crabhouse, and enjoy a PawSpritz to help save our furry friends in need, for every spritz ordered, we will donate $1 to PAWS Chicago to show our support. Make your reservation today and enjoy a lunch or dinner on...

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]]> Through July 28th, RIVA Crabhouse has the PawSpritz beverage on their menu. Giving back to the community and donating proceeds to great charities. At PAWS Chicago, they save pets from being euthanized, since 1998 they’ve been saving homeless pets from the streets of Chicago with the euthanizing rates declining by more than 90%.

Until July 28th, you can dine at RIVA Crabhouse, and enjoy a PawSpritz to help save our furry friends in need, for every spritz ordered, we will donate $1 to PAWS Chicago to show our support. Make your reservation today and enjoy a lunch or dinner on Navy Pier.

To reserve your table, call us at (312) 644-7482, or book your table online.

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