River Roast
About This Vendor
A Waterfront Tavern With Distinct Chicago Flair
River Roast is a waterfront restaurant wedding reception venue located in Chicago, Illinois. Nestled within the downtown area with views overlooking the glistening Chicago river, this lively social house exudes both style and comfort. Specializing in handcrafted tavern-inspired American cuisine, it is the ideal location for you and your guests to sit down for an unforgettable meal. Facilities and Capacity Situated within the historic Reid and Murdoch building, this spacious location has six different indoor and outdoor venues for you to choose from. From intimate gatherings with your nearest and dearest to tremendous gatherings of up to 1,000 guests, there’s room for everyone. Depending on your needs, stylistic approach, and time of year, these spaces can also be customized to create separate areas for dining and dancing. For smaller get-togethers, there is also a secluded veranda and dock available for you to host private cocktail receptions or dinners. Services Offered Be it formal or casual celebrations, the talented staff at River Roast is committed to helping every couple realize their own unique vision. Dedicated to exceptional service, this team has an impeccable eye for detail when it comes to planning weddings. With a wealth of event planning experience, they will help you craft a complete reception timeline to make sure your special day runs smoothly. From designing the perfect seating plan to providing audio-visual equipment, they strive to make your day as stress-free as possible. Their range of services include: Event planning Wedding decor Setup and cleanup Dance floor setup Valet parking Cuisine With a scumptuous menu created by Executive Chef, Cedric Harden, Riverside Roast specializes in serving contemporary American dishes with a focus on elegantly delectable presentations. From the four-hour brunch option to the full three-course Royalist menu, there is a range of customizable dining packages to choose from. Popular dishes include slow-roasted pork loin, the signature chicken breast, and Jake Melnick’s famous wings. Whatever your palate, expert culinary staff will work with you one-to-one to construct a full menu that meet your needs. Whether you are looking for the wedding cake of your dreams or an array of late-night snacks, they are here to help. There is also a full bar selection and service staff are on-hand to make sure empty plates are cleared and champagne glasses are kept full. Other cuisine-related options include: Tastings Hors d’oeuvres packages Snack and stationed options Complimentary votive candles and menu cards
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Beach, Waterfront, Historic Venue, Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Pricing for River Roast
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River Roast Reviews
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We had our ceremony & reception at River Roast, and it was nothing short of fantastic! The venue itself is absolutely stunning & the staff was incredible. We had so many compliments from our guests by the end of the night. 5 stars!
We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at River Roast and it was beyond perfect. The venue is absolutely stunning - of course you cannot beat the river and skyline view from the veranda, but the reception halls are equally as beautif...
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The staff is best of the best! Jenn was our venue coordinator and she was amazing - extremely responsive, helpful, and generous with her time. Our day wouldn't have been possible without her. The waitstaff and bartenders were best of the best - the bar service moved quickly and the waitstaff was very professional, delivering all 10 dinner entrees to a table at the same time.
The food!!!! I have had countless guests say the food was the best wedding food they have ever had. We had 120 of our 185 guests order filet mignon and the steak was cooked to medium perfection. The venue was also very accommodating to guest allergies and dietary restrictions, which was greatly appreciated!
Lastly, the décor – River Roast helps coordinate the main parts of the décor. They helped coordinate chairs (chairs are included, but I wanted a different look), linens, chargers, etc – which was just a couple less vendors we had to find and coordinate with.
I would host my wedding 1000x over at River Roast - they helped make our dream wedding a reality!
We had our reception at River Roast and I cannot recommend them enough. We had initially reached out to a few venues, and struggled with communication from some. But from the beginning, through the entire planning process, to the day of, River ...
Roast was very communicative and helped make the process run seamlessly. A few days before our wedding, the weather forecast unexpectedly turned for the worse—predicting freezing temps, high winds and precipitation. Jessica and everyone at River Roast were wonderful working with us to tweak our plans (initially an outdoor cocktail hour) to accommodate the change in weather. Our reception ended up being better than we could have imagined. And our guests couldn’t stop raving about how great the location, service and food were. I cannot recommend River Roast enough!
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My husband and I held our December wedding at River Roast and we could not be happier with this decision. River Roast is a beautiful venue, especially at night, and is in a perfect location next to the river! We had so many out of town guests w...
ho loved the view. The food is incredible, too - so many of our guests have raved about the food, saying that it's some of the best they've had at a wedding. Alyssa was so helpful and great to work with throughout the planning process. She was responsive and helpful with even the smallest of requests, and she gave great suggestions when it came to the flow/timeline of the evening. She was accommodating with every last request we had!
Everything about River Roast is great - the space, the view, the food (!!!), the lighting, the staff. I can't recommend it enough.
River Roast was an absolute dream location. Located on the the River, it served as an idyllic background for our Fall wedding. Due to Covid we had 3 different event coordinators for our wedding date. All were accommodating and capable. The food...
is much better than most mass produced venues. Your guests wil thank you because you are able to have a ceremony and a reception all in one location!
BE WARNED! The venue did not save our wedding cake or leftover desserts. I never thought that this was something that I would have had to specify, so I can only assume all waitstaff ate it and then they through the large remainder away. They also threw away my bridal bouquet, without providing anything, even an apology.
River Roast is an absolutely incredible place to get married! From overlooking the river with it's gorgeous outdoor patio, from the amazing food and staff, it has everything you could ever want in a wedding venue. Alyssa Rossetti helped us ever...
y step of the way to ensure our day was perfect. She is absolutely wonderful and really helped tie all of our "visions" together. Thank you thank you River Roast for the most amazing day ever!!
We absolutely LOVED River Roast! We had the wedding of our dreams thanks to Jennifer and the whole team. Jennifer was always so responsive and on top of things, and dealt with our many (and I mean many) requests and questions. She truly went ab...
ove and beyond to make our day special. The location is BREATHTAKING, and everyone was so in awe of the view from the balcony. Half our guests were on the dance floor and the other half were outside enjoying the beautiful balcony. In my opinion, lighting is everything, so we added the string lighting over the dance floor, up lights, chandeliers on the balcony, and many candles. Totally worth it.
We were SO lucky to have found River Roast (Veranda + Murdoch Room) for our wedding venue and booked it immediately. You cannot beat the location right on the river; the veranda was beautiful for cocktail hour. Our guests (especially those fro...
m out of town) loved being in the heart of the city. The food is also amazing. We did several different dinner stations and you really can’t go wrong with their menus. Alyssa was really flexible and helpful in customizing some items to fit our service style/vision (of course for dietary restrictions as well), and let us swap out some beverages on the bar. We were able to bring in desserts (we wanted to do our local Chicago favorites) and Alyssa even ordered and handled that for us. They also have in-house decor options which makes it super easy. We ended up using vendors on their preferred list as well (photographer, band, floral, etc) and loved all of them too! Everyone at River Roast, from Alyssa to our banquet captain to the bartenders, made our day so seamless and special!
We absolutely LOVED our venue!! We rented out the Murdoch Room and outside veranda. Alyssa at RR was extremely helpful along the way and really was a great consultant. Everything was executed to perfection - no problems at all and when can y...
ou say that as the bride?! There are always problems! lol. The food was exceptional - all the way down to the late night bites! I'd throw another event at RR!
We had our June 2022 wedding reception at River Roast and I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone getting married. From the location to the views, River Roast was my dream venue before we even started the planning process. But what really sets ...
River Roast apart is their service - we could not have had a more positive experience working with Kristin. She was so prompt & communicative, helped us make decisions that were right for us, and she has the nicest, warmest personality. River Roast also provided us with a list of their preferred vendors. This made the planning process easy because we already had our vendor options narrowed down and we knew anyone we chose would know their way around the venue. The actual wedding day was so beautiful - the veranda was stunning and the indoors looked warm and romantic. Kristin's team does a great job with the lighting so that it keeps guests comfortable and dancing all night. We also had so many guests that raved about the food!! We had over 120+ guests that ordered the filet and somehow they were all cooked perfectly. I am so grateful to Kristin for giving us the best day of our lives and would recommend River Roast to anyone getting married.
In our search for the perfect location, some venues saw us purely as a business transaction and some realized that it may be the most important day of our lives. River Roast and Kristin were of the latter category.
Even though they could have ...
gotten away with a gorgeous view and a beautiful rustic interior, they still provided flawless service. The food was the best wedding meal I've ever had. The service was on point, and they checked in on us throughout the night as well as modified the schedule as it changed last minute.
Our ceremony was off location, so, when we arrived, they gave us our own little space with appetizers before we made our entrance. They even worked with our photographer to create some amazing entrance shots.
On top of all of that, they are by far the best price for the middle of the city we found. It was an incredible day and I couldn't be happier with what they provided.
We had both our ceremony and reception at River Roast on April 30, 2022. It was a perfect day, thanks to Alyssa and the staff. From welcoming our guests with a glass of champagne, to the flawless ceremony room setup and reception room flip, to ...
the amazing cocktail hour and delicious dinner, to the dancing and the late-night snack.
The location is gorgeous, even in a complete downpour. All our guests had a great time, and even a month later, they're still raving about the quality of the food. How do they cook each steak so perfectly? We would (and have) recommend River Roast to couples looking for a great reception location or anyone looking to host a party.
What a great venue for a wedding! And Alyssa was so wonderful to work with and she leads an outstanding team. With the many challenges of Covid and having to reschedule my daughter's date, Alyssa worked with us through all of it. The day ...
finally arrived a week ago and it was sheer perfection. To begin with the venue itself is beautifully situated on the Chicago River. The view is so lovely, and we held our cocktail hour outside on the veranda. The hanging chandeliers and flowing drapery added to the charm as our guests enjoyed exceptional weather and the view of boats traveling by on the river. When night came and the city lights twinkled it was even more beautiful and could even be seen and appreciated through the room's windows as well.
The room was laid out beautifully, thanks to Alyssa, and looked stunning. The layered lighting package we chose enhanced and highlighted the rustic charm of the room and the gorgeous flowers. The food was outstanding and kudos to the Chef for the tasty and beautifully presented
hors d'oeuvres and the delicious meal that was actually served hot to our guests not just warm. A challenging feat to acknowledge with so many people. The chicken was superb! The bartenders, wait staff and Alyssa's support team who were on top of every detail were tremendous.
We received compliments all night long on the venue and how smoothly everything went. And many compliments on all of the food served. Thank you, Alyssa, for making our special day so easy, so enjoyable and so special. You are such a pleasure to work with and I appreciate your attention to detail. All your efforts are truly appreciated. The evening passed quickly but the memories you helped create will last us a lifetime. Thank you!!
My wife and I got married at River Roast on January 22, 2022. We could not have been any happier for choosing them! River Roast is the best wedding venue in downtown Chicago. Their location is absolutely stunning no matter what season it is. Yo...
u are in the heart of Downtown Chicago surrounded by all the beautiful skyscrapers, gleaming city lights, and calming view of the Chicago River. Not only do they have a beautiful view, but their food is also impressive. Everything we ate and drank was delicious. Their roasted chicken is the best chicken we have ever had and so are their palomas. My wife and I were so happy with everything and so were our guests. Special shout out to Kristin at River Roast for helping us plan and organize our wedding rehearsal, wedding ceremony and reception there. Kristin was always easy to reach and so pleasant to work with! We are so grateful and blessed to be able to have our wedding there.
River Roast was an absolute dream venue for so many reasons!
The staff: Sales director Alyssa Rossetti was such a huge help (helping us select the right package, personalizing the menu, letting us do a mix of different late night food options...
, working with us on our weird floorplan, adding last-minute decor options - the list goes on and on). Over the course of our 18 month engagement Alyssa was always available to answer questions and let us check out the space multiple times with different excited family members. She even checked in mid-reception to make sure everything was OK and top off our glasses of wine! On top of that, the day-of staff were great - quick at the bar, quick to serve food, and attentive to all the little details.
The space: The view is what really sells this venue. The reflection of the city lights off the river is super romantic, especially with tealight candles along the windows/on the tables and string lights over the dance floor (both coordinated by the venue). The exposed brick gives the whole space an industrial feel. Absolutely gorgeous.
The food: Unreal. Multiple guests have told us this was the best wedding food they've ever had. This place is known for its meats and the steak was definitely above and beyond, but I got the vegan meal and still thought it was delish.
I couldn't have asked for a better wedding venue. We trusted all their recommendations and expertise and our day was absolutely flawless. 1000000/10.
I had my wedding at River Roast on 3/12/22 , the day the river gets dyed green. Working with Kristin and her staff was AMAZING. Kristin was very flexible as we navigated the vax mandate, covid and all the nuances that came with all the changes ...
by the city. She was very responsive and available and when we had to add the ceremony space, she worked to get us the best layout and plan. The food was incredible, and the space is beautiful, the river was green, and it was everything we wanted. If you are looking for a great venue with great food and amazing staff, River Roast is the place.
We held our rehearsal dinner and it was wonderful - we sat everyone at the outdoor patio. The food was fantastic and the service wonderful. They followed all the COVID protocols that helped our guests feel safe. The locale right on the river ca...
n't be beat. (note: our rehearsal dinner was August 2020)
Having our reception at River Roast was a complete dream come true. We knew we wanted a place to show off the city for out of town guests (and even locals!), and River Roast delivered. Using their dock, we arrived via the water taxi—a moment we...
'll always cherish. The space looked gorgeous, and we had family and friends commenting that night (and well afterwards) about the patio/riverview. Another reason we loved River Roast was the food; you just can't go wrong. Each plate was perfection, and that is just one more thing guests continue to gush to us about. Erika + team worked so well with us, keeping us sane with the changes COVID-19 required and making sure the evening went off without a hitch. We are so grateful that we got to host our event at such a standout Chicago venue!
Where to start the River Roast and Kristin the event manager went above and beyond to make our day absolutely perfect. First, they were super flexible when we had to move our March 2021 date to December 2021. The food was incredible!! We had s...
pecific alcohol requests that they were super accommodating with. The staff was so friendly and professional. Our guests were raving about the location. If you are looking for a wedding that really showcases the beauty that Chicago offers this is your place. We love you River Roast. Thanks for helping to make our day one we will never forget!
The great news of our wedding day - we won our ceremony on the Mag Mile. The not so great news - we had only 3 weeks to plan our wedding day. River Roast did an amazing job accommodating our limited planning time wedding reception. Getting som...
eone on the phone initially was a little tricky. But once we got a direct contact, everything was AMAZING from there. Erika was very responsive to any and all questions. The virtual tours were super helpful since we do not live in the city and had to make decisions quick. I booked River Roast without having physically been there. Our reception was not traditional. We did a late Sunday afternoon 4 hour reception. Cocktail hour - dinner - then dancing and desserts. They referred us to our DJ and he was the best DJ ever. The food was delicious. It was actually seasoned and had flavor unlike your traditional banquet food which is usually bland. The meat was tender and juicy. The potatoes so crisp and perfect. Carrots seasoned to perfection. We got so many compliments on how great the food was. The bartender was fantastic. Mixed up some delicious drinks for our guests. The staff was great and always around to help with anything you needed. Your event coordinator was always close by. You get so caught up in the moment of the day, they helped remind you of what you wanted scheduled and made you aware of the timing. The option to go outside and enjoy the riverwalk was perfect for a September COVID wedding. We look forward to going back and enjoying the restaurant part in the future. Let's not forget what really counts. The photos - so many perfect photo options. You have the beautiful river front and within the venue multiple bars, stair cases, wine barrels,etc. You will not be disappointed.
I just got married 2 weeks ago and had my reception at River Roast. Erika and Alyssa worked hard to make my wedding day all I could dream for! The service was amazing, with enough staff to help set up, bartend, bring out wine at dinner, serve f...
ood and help clean up. It was truly so well organized and they stuck to my timeline exactly. I recommend River Roast to anyone looking for a space for less than 220ppl. All my guests loved the atmosphere, food, drinks, and overall set up! It was AMAZING
We hosted a small family dinner to celebrate our wedding. The event managers were awesome at communicating and helping us set everything up (Thanks Erika and Alyssa). We were able to have a ceremony outdoors on the riverfront veranda which wa...
s a beautiful backdrop. Then, we had dinner in the Commerce Room. We were able to select our family style menu in advance. Thank you to our server Julio for being very flexible with all the demands from our family! He was attentive at keeping our drinks filled. The food was amazing. We had the roast fish and pork- both were delicious! They were also accommodating for a family with a dietary concern. We were very happy with everything- they helped to make the experience special.
River Roast was a PERFECT venue! Both my husband and I are not originally from Chicago, so we had a lot of guests coming from out of town. It was important to us to really make sure they felt like they were in Chicago and give them a great expe...
rience being here, and River Roast delivered! The venue is so pretty on its own (big windows, exposed brick) that we needed only lights & minimal decor to create the look we wanted. Cocktail hour on the veranda + having private access to it all night was a HUGE perk to this place, and our guests could not have enjoyed it more. The food is incredible, and also got rave reviews from our guests. We worked with Kristin who executed everything exactly how we wanted it and was helpful with our many, many questions between booking the venue and the actual event.
GET MARRIED HERE!!! First - I was a COVID bride and River Roast was SOOO understanding and flexible through-out the whole process (originally 6/20/20, switched our date like three times, finally had it on 7/30/21). We worked with Kristin who ...
was so friendly and helped us with so much! We didn't have a planner or coordinator, so she was basically helping us with every little step (and lots of last minute changes). And holy cow, did the day turn out perfect! We came in on a water taxi (which is a MUST for this venue!) and our guests were blown away! The food was raved about, the bartenders were so nice and accommodating to everyone, and everyone had the best night! SO HAPPY we chose River Roast for our special day!
We are so happy we chose River Roast for our wedding! The veranda for the cocktail hour is unmatched and we had multiple people tell us it was the best wedding food they have ever had. We worked with Kristin who was personable and responsive th...
roughout. The bartenders were also very good and there was never a long wait at the bar. Highly recommend River Roast for a true downtown Chicago wedding experience!
Best. Wedding. Ever. Our original venue fell through and River Roast was so awesome for planning our wedding in TWO WEEKS. The coordinator, alyssa, was amazing in making our wedding feel special and look beautiful. We used the outdoor space and...
indoor room and could not have been happier! Awesome view and food!
The RIVER ROAST wedding we hosted for our daughter was perfect!. We could not have been happier with the banquet facility and attention given to us while planning this event. Alyssa was absolutely wonderful to work with and did not miss any...
details. She was extremely helpful to making sure every question or request was answered and taken care of for us. We received many compliments on the food and service that was provided that evening. The view of downtown Chicago and the Chicago river provided a great setting for some very spectacular wedding pictures. Thank you again.
River Roast blew our expectations away! We worked with Alyssa and she was beyond helpful and made everything such a breeze. Our guests raved about the food which was NOTHING like your standard wedding menu. The location itself is beautiful but ...
once the room is all put together, it was stunning. We got married on November 9, 2019 and the weather was perfect! Our favorite part about the venue is the private balcony outside and we were worried no one would go out there. With the heaters River Roast provided, all of our guests were able to enjoy. Would highly recommend this venue if this is the style you are looking for! We are so happy we were able to have our dream wedding there and are grateful for all the wonderful employee's!
River Roast was awesome! We were planning our Chicago wedding remotely from DC, and they made everything super easy on us. We only had to be there in person for the food tasting, which really who can complain about that?! We’ve gotten tons of c...
ompliments on the food (definitely do the mini grilled cheeses with tomato soup shooters for cocktail hour!). The location right on the River is unbeatable. We got so many phenomenal photos here, including being able to arrive at the venue on the Chicago Water Taxi (extra $$ but totally worth it)! Value for money was excellent. They do lots of weddings, but still make you feel special and are total pros. Everything was fun and organized and amazing and we can’t recommend them enough!
River Roast was the best choice we could have made for our wedding. It was just the right size for our 90-guest event. It's location in downtown Chicago provided a gorgeous backdrop of our fabulous city. We're also nature lovers, though, so ...
being on the river gave us that touch of the outdoors in the urban environment. It was also convenient for our many out-of-town guests staying in nearby hotels.
Our event coordinator, Melanie, was an absolute pleasure to work with and the event-day staff were so friendly and helpful. Several of our guests had food sensitivity issues, and the accommodations and flexibility that River Roast provided were greatly appreciated.
Finally, the food was AMAZING. We had a Sunday brunch event and are still getting compliments about the buffet!
We had both our ceremony and reception at River Roast for our summer wedding -- and we could not have been happier! We knew we wanted to focus on the guest experience and great food so River Roast was on our short list. Once we toured the sp...
ace, we loved the layout of the venue and the ideal location right on the river. We had many out of town guests so we knew this would be a true Chicago-vibe wedding. River Roast was perfect for this. Alyssa was our coordinator and she was so fun and easy to work with. She had a lot of ideas and helped us feel at ease since we were planning this wedding out of state. Alyssa went above and beyond especially working with guest food allergies and creating a custom drink station. The whole process was organized, the food was phenomenal, and the location cannot be beat. It was truly a magical night at River Roast for us and our guests!
As we were looking at venues for our wedding, it was clear that River Roast checked all the boxes: great location, ability to accommodate our guests' accessibility and dietary needs, and appetizing menu selections. The space looked stunning on ...
our wedding day, especially with the special lighting and linens they helped us pick out. Moreover, the food was delicious, and we felt like our guests and we were well taken care of by their staff. We especially enjoyed working with event coordinator, Melanie, who helped us understand the options and customize our package based on what we cared most about.
How beautiful is this venue? River Roast has been so wonderful to work with! Their team is super hands on and ready to answer any question you have about wedding planning. I personally don’t have a wedding planner and they have been so helpful ...
because of their connections in the wedding industry! I cannot wait for our tasting and we’re even talking about a post wedding brunch! Can’t wait to see all the details come together. Thank you!!
Thrilled with our River Roast experience. We had our daughter's wedding reception there in June. The veranda was the perfect place to greet guests and enjoy appetizers and cocktails, and of course the city views were incredible. Not only was ...
the food delicious, we keep going back every chance we get! Melanie was a delight to work with and made the planning process easy. Highly recommend.
Had our wedding here & the venue was INCREDIBLE! People loved the outdoor space (tough to find space as great as theirs in Chicago), the speedy bar, the styled interior and the HOT, delicious food! We had 200 guests & a 5 person band and this s...
pace did not feel over crowded (we had more guests say yes to attending than expected)
The staff during the selection process was very helpful & responsive and we felt the pricing was reasonable for the service, location & event planner support. The staff the night of was very friendly as well
If I had to pick one downside it’s that having guests from the restaurant walking through the bar area to use the bathroom during cocktail hour isn’t great. We thought restaurant guests were going to be directed to other bathrooms elsewhere in their space but that did not seem to be the case. Again, the rest of the event was so amazing - I’d 1000% recommend
The ABSOLUTE BEST!! The food, drinks, venue, views were wonderful! Our guest simply cannot stop raving about our venue! Many have expressed to us it was the “best wedding” they have ever been to and we have River Roast to thank for that! We wou...
ld highly recommend this location versus choosing a traditional “cookie cutter” wedding reception location.
River Roast is a stunning venue for a Chicago wedding and we were so thrilled with our experience there! Jordan and her team were outstanding from planning to execution! This venue truly showcases Chicago and the food is the best! No better pla...
ce for a wedding in Chicago!
We had our son's rehearsal dinner on Friday, 5/24/19. We had an amazing experience working with Jordan Kusiak. She could not have been more gracious, professional and accommodating. We had 130 people at our event and it went off without a h...
itch. I highly recommend River Roast for any special event!
River Roast is an exceptionally beautiful venue with views to die for and food to match. Our wedding was a complete dream. Every step of the planning process and day-of was very well executed and HUGE thanks to Jordan K for going above and beyo...
nd in so many ways for us. We are still in awe of how perfect everything was. River Roast will forever have a special place in our hearts!
The River Roast was absolutely everything I had dreamed it would be. Jordan was absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process. She answered all questions in detail and in a timely manner. The day of everything could not have gone more smoo...
thly. My husband and I loved working with everyone. I highly recommend doing the top decor package with them as well. It created such an amazing ambiance. All of my guests loved that they were able to move inside and out throughout the entire wedding. Plus the food is AMAZING. Not typical wedding food. Could not recommend them more!
Getting married at River Roast was the BEST decision we could have made. The entire planning process with Jordan, then Melanie, from start to finish was seamless and the day of went off without a hitch. Our 200 guests still cannot stop talking ...
about how beautiful the venue was and how much fun they had. The day was a dream and River Roast made it all possible!
My husband and I had our wedding reception in the Monarch Room at River Roast. WOW! Jordan did an AMAZING job helping us plan and coordinate from out of town. Not only was the location beautiful, the food and service were exceptional. I could n...
ot have imagined a more perfect night. I was mostly worried about planning everything from out of town, but Jordan stepped up to the plate, and the reception room was set up perfectly when we arrived. Our guests had an amazing time. I would highly recommend River Roast for your wedding!
WE LOVED RIVER ROAST! I can't say enough great things about how fantastic this wedding venue was. My husband and I felt this was a quentessential Chicago wedding venue located right in the heart of the city on the Chicago river. We had an amazi...
ng experience from start to finish. Our event coordinator, Jordan was so kind, willing to help with whatever we needed and provided extrodinary customer service. We didn't need to hire an external event coordinator because Jordan did it all. We had about 200 guests at our summer wedding and the venue held everyone perfectly. Having the outdoor veranda for cocktail hour and throughout the evening was an incredible amenity. The food was 5-star restaurant quality that guests raved about and the decor blew us away and exceeded all expectations. We would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a classy Chicago wedding.
Had our rehearsal dinner here last month. Can't say enough good things about it. Our assigned event planner (Jordan) was overly accommodating and not trying to "upsell" anything. Totally listened to our needs, made suggestions, and everythin...
g turned out perfectly. And it wasn't just her. The whole team there was knowledgable about our event and was able to answer questions if Jordan was unavailable at the moment. The food was fantastic (although that was expected from what I had already heard) and the ability to be right on the river was a plus too. I know this sounds like a fake review...but I assure you it's genuine. My wife and I really were that enthusiastic about our experience. This was our third wedding (one in Chicago at another venue and one on the East Coast) and neither compare to the quality and experience we had at River Roast.
Our wedding was perfect thanks to Hilary at River Roast. She did such an amazing job helping us through the planning process and on the day of the wedding. The ceremony space fit our 170 guests perfectly and the cocktail/reception areas were go...
rgeous. The food was divine and I highly suggest getting a dessert table. You won’t regret it!
Words cannot express how happy my husband and I are with how everything turned out at River Roast for our July wedding. Alyssa is amazing at her job. She is so positive, organized, and made us feel comfortable during the stress of wedding plann...
ing. She quickly responded to every email and answered every question in an extremely timely manor. Alyssa truly is the best! On the day of the wedding, the event staff was remarkable. Everyone was so accommodating the entire evening. We also received many compliments from our guests on the food! The southern chicken sliders were the biggest hit! Thank you Alyssa and River Roast for everything- we cannot wait to visit for many years to come!
My daughter got married at River Roast on 7-7-18. It was perfect!! Our event coordinator at River Roast for the wedding was Jordan. She was wonderful to work with!!!! She was so sweet and very attentive to every little detail, we couldn't h...
ave asked for more. The space itself was exactly what we wanted. We had about 180 guests in attendance. The ceremony was upstairs, we moved downstairs to the patio for the cocktail hour, then inside downstairs for the dinner and dancing. We were able to utilize the patio for the entire reception. The views of the River from the patio are truly AMAZING!!! We were blessed with perfect weather and our guests were blown away by how gorgeous it was out on the patio! The food was so delicious, everyone raved about it. The staff served everything in such an efficient manner, they were great. If you want an amazing venue in downtown Chicago on the River, this is the place. We loved it!!!
We had both our ceremony and reception at River Roast for about 150 guests. The food and views were AMAZING. How can you go wrong with cocktail hour on the Chicago river? The staff was always so helpful and Hilary was a blessing during the pla...
nning process. Our guests are still raving about the event!! 10/10 would host another event here
River Roast was the best choice we made for our wedding. Working with Jordan was a treat - she was so organized, made herself available and handled the night seamlessly. I cannot say enough about Jordan or River Roast. People are still talki...
ng about how beautiful the venue was & how unique the views are. The food was incredible & the menu offerings were so perfect! The staff is so friendly - their customer service is amazing. Truly, RR and Jordan made our day everything we dreamed of!
We had both our wedding ceremony and reception here. The venue was spectacular! We have received so many compliments from our guests about the venue. The food was amazing and everything looked great. Everyone should have their wedding at River ...
Roast!
River Roast is the perfect location if you want to have a true Chicago wedding. They are very professional and know what they are doing. Packages are very reasonable and include apps, dinner, alcohol and cake! We found that this made our wed...
ding planning that much easier. The food is delicious and you can't beat the view of the Chicago River and Skyline at night!
Lindsey and the rest of the team at River Roast were the absolute best. River Roast was the perfect venue for our wedding. The interior space is stunning, the food is some of the best wedding food I have ever had, and the outdoor terrace is bey...
ond comparison! The team was so easy to work with and were very accommodating for all of our requests.
When we booked the space, we were told that even with rain, we would we still be able to use the outdoor terrace since it is covered. They certainly did not lie! It rained so hard on our wedding day that the entire river walk flooded, but sure enough, our guests were able to enjoy the terrace space.
All of our guests raved about how wonderful River Roast was. We are so happy we chose to have our wedding here!
River Roast was the perfect place for our wedding! We had around 200 guests, and everyone fit perfectly. Almost all of our guests could not stop raving over the food. The drink package was perfect, as we were able to enjoy a variety of differe...
nt beers and other cocktails. The ceremony space is separated from the reception space downstairs which worked out perfectly. River Roast transformed the ceremony space to be exactly what we wanted. Our guests could not stop complimenting us on how amazing it was. We felt like River Roast was reasonably priced compared to other venues, especially given the quality of food, and amount of services provided. Overall it was a perfect night and amazing wedding. We would recommend River Roast to anyone!
Last but not least, our River Roast event coordinator, Hilary, was amazing! We could not have done it without her. She kept us on schedule during the day, and was great to work with leading up to the day!
We cannot say enough about River Roast. From the very beginning they were extremely attentive. Stefanie would answer my emails immediately. They offered so much and were extremely accommodating. I was planning a wedding from Miami and they some...
how someway made it such an easy process. The transition from Stefanie to Lindsay was also smooth and a Lindsay helped to make my dream Reception come true. I would recommend them over and over and over again without a doubt. The most perfect reception venue out there!
We actually used River Roast as our rehearsal dinner location and it was perfect. We reserved the downstairs room that has the outdoor patio on the river. The space was beautiful and the food is delicious. We got so many compliments. Hilary wa...
s super helpful in making sure that the event flowed smoothly. We had a smaller rehearsal dinner and then opened the space up afterwards for Welcome Drinks. River Roast made that happen and made sure all guests coming for Welcome Drinks who got there early were well taken care of. The open bar was always really quick - there was never a big line there. This is a beautiful restaurant on the river with a great event space and helpful/professional/quick-to-respond staff. I highly recommend them.
Selecting River Roast as our wedding venue in Chicago was the best decision we could have made! Lindsay and her team were fabulous to work with from the very start - very responsive and clearly knew what they were doing. We held our ceremony, c...
ocktail hour, and reception at this venue and the entire night was perfection. The location, food, and service was phenomenal. Our guests have been raving about the views and the space as well as the quality of food and service. You cannot beat the location and the views of the skyline our guests were able to enjoy the entire night. The reception space was perfect to fit our number of guests as well as the DJ, photo booth and of course the bars. I cannot say enough about this wedding venue and the level of service and commitment to the wedding.
We couldn't be happier with our choice to have our wedding at River Roast. It had the best view, best food, and awesome atmosphere!! I would highly recommend to others!
Cannot say enough wonderful things about this venue. The STUNNING views offered on the terrace in the heart of Chicago, on the river are so impressive but the staff and FOOD are equally as impressive. Hilary Saurer helped us plan everything exa...
ctly to our taste and budget. We had our ceremony and reception at River Roast which worked out perfectly. The best part of getting married at River Roast is that you can enjoy the same views and food over and over again at the restaurant. Absolutely perfect venue through and through.
Let me say, I have never heard of so many people comment about how amazing wedding reception food was at a wedding. River Roast did such an amazing job for our wedding October 23. Everything from the beginning of planning all the way until the ...
day of our reception was seamless and extremely easy - that is all thanks to the wonderful staff and our event planner Dacey! The ambiance was exactly what we were looking for - a rustic urban setting with exposed brick walls - a space you can essentially turn into anything! Not to mention, the amazing views of the city from the outdoor terrace and panoramic Windows that line the river. We are so happy with our decision to have our wedding reception at River Roast and cannot wait to go back every year to celebrate on our anniversary to eat the delicious food!!!
My husband & I were married at River Roast this past Labor Day weekend. We had both our ceremony & reception there with about 175 guests. The views of the city and cocktail hour on the veranda are what really sold us on this venue. Throughout...
the process we worked with Darcey. I could not have asked for a better contact person. Darcey is so friendly, professional, knowledgeable & just an absolute joy to work with. She answered my millions of questions promptly & was always willing to help. She was there the day of my wedding & I knew I was in good hands & she organized everything perfectly. The entire day moved seamlessly. We absolutely loved our venue and could not have been happier with our choice. The ceremony space was transformed beautifully by our florist (see my review for Kloeckner) & the reception space was perfect & did not feel crowded. We have received & continue to receive so many compliments from our guests & they are usually the same: the service was wonderful, the food was the best they have had at a wedding-especially the filet, and the location & views were beautiful. I highly recommend River Roast for en elegant & classy wedding with a wonderful city feel.
We held our reception at River Roast this weekend and were THRILLED.
Chelsey and the staff NAILED execution of even the smallest details that I had asked for and were so fun to work with!
Plus, the food is amazing. It's not catered weddin...
g food that you know will be mediocre, it's restaurant quality food (and service.
I would get married there again in a heartbeat and HIGHLY recommend that you check them out if you're planning a downtown Chicago wedding - you get SO much value for what you spend.
Our April 2015 wedding was absolutely amazing!!! Darcey at the River Roast was so wonderful to work with! She was there for us every step of the way! The food at our wedding was excellent! This is not your average wedding food! The entire staff...
was perfection! I can not express how perfect this venue is! It is the most amazing location, service and food!
Working with River Roast (and Darcey) was one of the best decisions that we could have made for our wedding. Seriously. Everything is easy (they provide tables/chairs/linens/etc) and everything is right there. But the best part was having the v...
enue coordinator (again, Darcey) to help us through. She was there for every step of the way and then, even more shocking, she was there the day of setting everything up, coordinating with our band and even fluffing my gown before I walked down the aisle. She was awesome, River Roast was awesome AND EASY and I loved every second of our wedding in this venue.
Everything from the food to the atmosphere was perfect for our big day! People are still raving about how delicious the food was! The service was amazing and you just can't beat the location of Fulton's. It truly is the best place in Chicago...
to get married.
Very great venue could not have asked for a better night!
Was married here on 8/2/13, The are the best wedding venue in Chicago. I worked with Darcy who is so professional, prompt and made this the best wedding ever. My guest's said it was the best wedding food they have ever had. We had cocktail ho...
ur along the Chicago river, what an amazing view. The service was top shelf during the wedding...I really just cant say enough good things about Fulton's. Thank you for the most amazing day/night!
We had our reception at Fulton's on the River and it was perfect! The staff went above and beyond to make sure every guest had a drink in their hand the entire time. We had a cocktail reception for 50 people on a Sunday in July with beautiful w...
eather- everyone enjoyed being outside on the veranda next to the water.
We had our wedding reception at Fulton's On the River and it was as perfect as it can be!
The food was amazing, the service impeccable. Everything ran so smoothly even though it was mostly a DIY wedding. The staff helped with everything!
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Quick piece of advise: NEGOTIATE- they will work with your budget.
The food was delicious and we are still getting compliments from guests about how delicious it was. The space was also perfect for our medium sized wedding (80 guests). The ceremony space is separated from the reception space downstairs which w...
orked out perfectly for us. The only slight downside for us was that we ended up having about 40 guests less than we initially anticipated. We still had quite some money to spend to meet our F&B minimum. We ended up with way too much food which went to waste at the end of the night. I would have hoped that the venue would have been a bit more flexible with adjusting the minimum but I understand they have a business to run too.
Overall we had a perfect night and amazing wedding!
I recently hosted my wedding reception at Fulton's on The River. From our first look at the venue until the day of our wedding I was impressed with their professionalism and exceptional service.
They were very accommodating in terms of spec...
ial requests. For example, my husband wanted specialty craft beers in addition to the bar package and we decided to have a smores bar which they had never done before, but were more than willing to work with us to make it happen.
The servers/staff the day of was amazing. Our guests wine glasses were always full, they were always around to assist in whatever we needed. The food was above and beyond my expectations. Several guests told us it was the best wedding food they'd ever had.
I would highly recommend checking out Fulton's!
This venue is amazing!! The food was out of this world. All of our guests finished their plates. The weather was cold but with the added heaters our night could not have been better. This place is worth every penny, I would recommend this to...
everyone.
Fulton's atmosphere, food, staff & service met and exceeded our expectations! Even though we got married on one of the hottest days of the year, people still used the outside veranda next to the river during the cocktail hour. In addition, th...
e staff made sure my husband and I had everything we wanted/needed. ALL of our guests RAVED about their appetizers and dinners (not just that night, but every time the wedding comes up)! We enjoyed using both rooms (with the fabulously large bar in between) for dinner and then dancing. I loved seeing the skyline lit up at night, too! Even though this was on the pricier side for us, it was SO worth every penny. We didn't want our wedding to be at another hotel or reception hall- we wanted something unique & special in the city with indoor & outdoor space - that's what Fulton's gave us!
We were married at Fulton's on September 29th, and were absolutely blown away by how hard everyone worked to make things perfect. Jamie was incredibly professional and diligent from first contact through the end of the reception. We had several...
special requests which were accomodated without any hesitation, and the team at Fulton's coordinated with all of our vendors to make sure the ceremony and reception were seamless. Also, the view of the city from the River Walk made for spectacular photos!
We would highly recommend Fulton's for any size wedding, reception or rehearsal dinner!
Our wedding at Fulton's was incredible! They really took care of us and all of our guests. They made things simple and easy - which was perfect for us planning a wedding from another state. We held both our ceremony and reception here and got r...
ave reviews from our guests. Food choices were wonderful. Food was exceptionally prepared. Drinks and bartending staff were also wonderful. If we had to do it all again, we'd definitely stick with Fulton's! For a downtown wedding, also a great value and definitely different than just a hotel ballroom reception.
Great place! Love that the venue has access outside so you can enjoy the Chicago River. Very well priced for the location and food you receive. Definitely worth taking a look at. Everything was absolutely beautiful, so happy we chose Fulton's a...
s our wedding venue!
We enjoyed our cermeony, cocktail hour and reception very much at Fulton's. Devin was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed! Wait staff was fabulous, always checking in with us and making sure all was in order!
Only thing th...
at did not work out perfectly was utilizing the AV wirelss system for our playlist, songs would stop without notice.
I absolutely loved this venue. It was right on the water and at night it was a stunning view. The food was incredible and the service fantastic. I would definitely recommend Fulton's to any bride looking to have an elegant and memorable wedd...
ing.
We had looked at a lot of venues downtown that charged to rent the space, and you still had to pay for catering as well. After looking at those, Fulton's was more reasonably-priced. The service was great all night, the food was great, and we en...
joyed working with the staff at Fulton's throughout our planning. They were flexible and easy to get in touch with. Our guests loved the outdoor veranda area next to the river that we had for our cocktail hour and after dinner. We were really happy with Fulton's for our wedding!
(If you do book with them, we were told you can get a preferred card for Fulton's, like a points-based rewards system, and that they would apply the food and beverage expense so that we could earn points for that. This could mean lots of free dinners!)
Amazing food, beautiful view, wonderful and professional staff! The planner and the staff made it so easy on me! The whole night went great. I would definitely recommend Fulton's to everyone.
The location is fantastic and our guests loved using the veranda (we were able to use it in November with heat lamps). I loved being able to get married upstairs, go straight into cocktails and the reception downstairs. The food was awesome and...
the whole day ran well from beginning to end. There was only one snafu, which is pretty good considering how many details go into a wedding day.
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