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Appetizers
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Riva’s Famous Fried Calamari
Riva’s original beer-batter recipe.
$18
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Fried Zucchini
Sprinkled with parmesan, served with ranch dressing.
$12
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Raw Oysters on the Half Shell*
Served with a choice of red-wine mignonette, cocktail sauce, and/or horseradish, with lemon wedge.
Gluten Free AvailableHalf Dozen $20
Dozen $36
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Shrimp Spring Rolls
Bay shrimp, vegetables, and spices, deep-fried to perfection. Served with ginger-soy sauce.
$15
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Prawn Cocktail
Served with cocktail sauce, horseradish, lemon & oyster crackers.
Half Dozen $19
Dozen $28
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Steamed Clams
Steamed with garlic, wine, butter, and lemon.
$22
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Steamed Mussels
Steamed with garlic, wine, butter, lemon and Pernod.
$21
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Cheesy Garlic Bread
Sourdough bread baked with our cheesy-bread mix of butter, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, fresh herbs, and garlic.
$11
Add Crab $7
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Broiled Oysters
Mix and match (6).
$27
Oysters Guacamole - Spicy guacamole with melted pepper jack cheese.
Oysters Rockefeller - Garlic butter, bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan.
Oysters Diabla - Spicy chipotle salsa & spinach, with melted pepper jack cheese.
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Chelsea's Crabby Cakes
Two 3-oz. crab cakes over arugula with Riva remoulade sauce and sweet pickled red onions.
$16
Soups & Salads
Dressing choices: Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese, or Thousand Island.-
New England Clam Chowder
Cup, bowl, or in our fresh-daily sourdough bread bowl. Contains vegetables sauteéd in white-wine.
Cup $10
Bowl $13
Bread Bowl $17
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Cioppino
Cod, prawns, scallops, mussels, clams, crab, and assorted vegetables steamed in a spiced tomato broth with white-wine.
$26
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Louie Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, tomato wedges, cucumber, olives, hard-boiled egg, and pickled red onions.
$14
Add Half Crab, Half Bay Shrimp $8
Add All Bay Shrimp $6
Add All Crab $10
Add Fried Tofu $6
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Arugula and Spinach Salad
Topped with pickled red onions, pepitas, house-made croutons, gorgonzola cheese, white-wine poached pears, and balsamic vinaigrette.
$17
Add Grilled Chicken $6
Add Prawns $9
Add Grilled Salmon Filet $10
Add Fried Tofu $6
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Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, and house-made croutons.
$14
Add Grilled Chicken $6
Add Blackened Salmon Filet $10
Add Fried Tofu $6
Add Prawns $9
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Side Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, olives.
$9
From The Fryer
Fried in our house-made beer batter. All items are served with French fries. Add: House salad or cup of chowder ($7)-
Fish & Chips
Alaskan cod.
$21
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Fish & Calamari
Alaskan cod.
$22
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Prawns
$23
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Calamari
$21
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Fisherman's Plate
Alaskan cod, calamari, prawns, and scallops.
$25
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Prawns & Scallops
$24
Tacos & Fajitas
Add: House salad or cup of chowder ($7)-
Lupe's Mighty Fish Tacos
Pan-seared cajun-spiced fish, topped with coleslaw, tomatoes, and chipotle aioli.
Tilapia $20
Mahi Mahi $23
Halibut $28
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Riva's Steak Fajitas
Sliced flank steak, sautéed mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, salsa & cajun spices, topped with pepper jack cheese. Served with four corn tortillas.
$21
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Riva Chipotle Tacos
Sautéed with spicy garlic-chipotle salsa. Topped with pepper jack cheese, tomato, and cilantro, served on corn tortillas.
All Chicken $18
All Prawns $23
All Steak $21
Steak & Prawns $22
Veggie (mushrooms, bell peppers, and tofu) $18
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Gluten Free
Gluten Free Option
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Option
Vegan
Spicy
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. *
Prices shown reflect a 3.5% discount for cash. Card transactions will include an additional 3.5% non-cash adjustment to the amount charged.
Pasta & Bowls
Add: House salad or cup of chowder ($7)-
Pasta Primavera
Pasta and fresh vegetables with white-wine, and your choice of Alfredo sauce or spicy tomato-basil sauce.
$18
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Linguini & Clams
Sauteéd with white-wine, and served with your choice of spicy tomato-basil sauce, scampi style, Cajun cream sauce, or our creamy Alfredo sauce
$23
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Yellow Coconut-Curry Bowl
Riva’s spicy yellow coconut-curry base simmered with tofu, onion, Anaheim peppers, carrot, ginger, garlic, and fresh cilantro. Served over steamed white rice.
$19
Add Chicken $6
Add Cod $9
Add Prawns $9
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Linguini & Prawns
Sauteéd with white-wine, and served with mushroom, onion, and garlic, and your choice of spicy tomato-basil sauce, scampi style, or our creamy Alfredo sauce.
$24
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Grilled Salmon Bowl
Sautéed broccoli, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, and squash, topped with grilled salmon, green onion, and our house-made soy-ginger sauce. Served over steamed white rice.
$23
With Tofu instead of Salmon $19
Sandwiches & Burgers
Add: House salad or cup of chowder ($7). Side choices: French fries or coleslaw. Cheese options: Swiss, Pepper Jack, or Cheddar.-
Warm Crab Melt
A blend of red-deep-sea and rock crabmeat atop Riva’s fresh sourdough roll brushed with melted garlic butter, with choice of melted cheese. Served open-faced with choice of fries or coleslaw.
$22
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California Crab Sandwich
A blend of red-deep-sea and rock crabmeat with arugula, spiced guacamole, and melted garlic butter, on your choice of Riva’s fresh Sourdough roll or a toasted pretzel-bun.
$25
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Teriyaki Salmon Sandwich
Charbroiled salmon basted with house-made teriyaki sauce, served on a toasted seeded soft roll with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
$22
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Fried Fish Sandwich
Alaskan cod, fried to perfection, topped with tartar sauce and coleslaw on toasted ciabatta roll; served with French fries.
$18
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Philly Cheesesteak
Sliced flank steak, sautéed bell peppers, garlic, and onion; topped with melted pepper jack cheese. Served on Riva’s fresh sourdough roll.
$18
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Riva Cheeseburger*
Fresh one-third pound (1/3 lb.) grilled burger patty, topped with Riva’s house sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion, with your choice of cheese. Served on your choice of toasted ciabatta roll or Riva’s fresh sourdough roll.
$16
Additional Patty $4
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Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken-breast with arugula, tomato, onion, and your choice of teriyaki or pesto sauce; served on a toasted ciabatta roll.
$16
Add Cheese $1
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Black and Bleu Burger*
Fresh one-third pound (1/3 lb.) grilled burger patty, topped with arugula, tomato, balsamic drizzle, and house-made bleu-cheese spread. Served on your choice of toasted ciabatta roll or Riva’s fresh sourdough roll.
$17
Add Bacon $3
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Riva's Beyond Burger
Vegan plant-based patty, topped with Riva’s house sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion, with your choice of Swiss, cheddar, or pepper-jack cheese. Served on choice of a toasted ciabatta roll or Riva’s fresh sourdough roll.
$17
without cheese and house sauce
Over Charcoal
Add: House salad or cup of chowder ($7). Pair your grilled item with any of Riva's signature sauces. Served with a side vegetable. Side choices: rice, coleslaw, or French fries.-
Grilled Options
Halibut Filet $28
Salmon Filet $22
Mahi Mahi Filet $23
Tilapia Filet $20
Prawns $22
Chicken Breast $16
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Firecracker Sauce
Soy sauce, green onion, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper, and cilantro.
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Soy Ginger Sauce
Soy sauce, green onion, cilantro, teriyaki, ginger, red vinegar, and honey.
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Chimichurri Sauce
Fresh herbs, raw garlic, and chili flakes blended with red wine vinegar and olive oil.
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Picatta Sauce
White wine, herb dijon-mustard butter, lemon juice, and capers.
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Pesto Cream Sauce
Basil, pesto, Alfredo sauce.
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Teriyaki Sauce
Soy, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ginger, and garlic.
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Orange Rosemary
Orange-juice reduction with white-wine, dijon mustard, and fresh rosemary.
Riva House Specialties
Add: House salad or cup of chowder ($7)-
Prawns & Scallops Monterey
Sautéed with butter, chiles, onions, fresh vegetables, spicy seasonings, and topped with melted pepper-jack cheese.
$24
Substitute Chicken Breast $16
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Chipotle Prawns & Scallops
Hot and spicy sauté with artichoke hearts, white wine, mushrooms, onions, red potatoes, chiles, tomatoes, and chipotle butter sauce.
$24
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Prawns & Cod Florentine
Sautéed with spinach, mushrooms, onions, red potatoes, white-wine, and cream sauce, topped with fontina and parmesan cheeses.
$23
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Short-Rib Fried Rice
Slow-braised beef short-rib stir fried with white rice, egg, edamame, shredded carrot, green onion, and mushroom powder. Seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil.
$21
Prawns $23
Chicken $18
Tofu $18
Without Egg
Side Orders
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French Fries
$6
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Roasted Vegetables
$6
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Plain Pasta
$7
Add spicy tomato-basil sauce or Alfredo sauce $3
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Bacon
$3
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Avocado
$3
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Cole Slaw
$3
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Steamed White Rice or Rice Pilaf
$3
Specialty Cocktails
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Riva Bloody Mary
Featuring Grey Goose Vodka, made with fresh ingredients and topped with green beans and a spicy jumbo prawn, wrapped in bacon.
$13
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Watermelon Margarita
Riva Signature Blanco Tequila, watermelon syrup, and fresh lime. Also, available as blackberry, raspberry, or strawberry margarita.
$10
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Cazadores Jalapeño Margarita
A Riva Exclusive! Jalapeño Infused Cazadores Tequila paired with traditional margarita ingredients gives this classic a spicy twist.
$11
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South Pacific Margarita
Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, pineapple juice, coconut puree, and fresh lime.
$12
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Evil Twin
Johnny Walker Red Label Blended Scotch Whiskey, Johnny Walker Black Label 12 Year Scotch Whiskey, Cherry Heering Liqueur, Dry Vermouth, and fresh lemon juice.
$14
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Disaronno Amaretto Sour
Disaronno Amaretto liqueur, Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and egg white.
$14
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Riva Rum Runner
A frozen blend of Plantation 3 Stars Rum, Plantation Original Dark Rum, passion fruit, strawberry and peach, with a dark rum float.
$10
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Frozen Lemon Drop
Riva Signature Vodka, organic citrus mix, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
$10
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Sailor Saturn
Empress Indigo Gin, raspberry syrup, and fresh lime juice.
$13
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Ricky Bobby
Skyy Strawberry Vodka, Skyy Raspberry Vodka, strawberry Italian soda, and fresh lime juice. Also available as ‘Lindsey Bobby’ with Black Cherry Vodka and blackberry Italian soda.
$10
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Drunken Ghost
Plantation 3 Stars Rum, Koloa Coconut Rum, coconut purée, fresh lime juice, and lemon-lime soda.
$13
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Venus Ruby
Local Organic Venus Gin, Chambord Raspberry liqueur, fresh pomegranate & lemon juice.
$13
White Wines
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Robert Mondavi, Chardonnay, California
A rich and creamy palate of baked apples, poached pears, and pineapple, with threads of baking spices and citrus.
6/23
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Wente Morning Fog, California
Buttery, apple flavors with hints of honey, vanilla, and oak.
8/31
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Hess Chardonnay, Monterey, California
Crisp and clean, bright with balanced acidity and a touch of lemon-lime and apple flavors.
9/35
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Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc, California
Refreshing flavor of melon leads to Meyer lemon and zest flavors.
8.50/33
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Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Citrus notes and tropical flavors, youthful and elegant.
9/35
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Bargetto Pinot Grigio
Honeysuckle and tropical fruit.
9/35
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Diora Rosé
Crisp and refreshing with notes of ripe pear and apple on the finish.
9/35
Red Wines
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Camelot Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Black cherry and ripe fruit, supported by refined tannins with an elegant finish.
6/23
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Ryder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, California
A fruit driven wine, boasts flavors of dark berries and plum.
7/27
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Bargetto Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz, California
Pomegranate, cherry and spice.
11/43
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Hahn GSM Red Blend
Ample black fruit flavors accented by chocolate and vanilla.
9/35
Sparkling Wines
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Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut, Split (6.32 oz.)
$11
Beers On Tap
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Discretion Brewing (Local) Uncle Dave's IPA 6.5%
7/10
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Discretion Brewing (Local) Shimmer Pilsner 5.3%
7/10
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Discretion Brewing (Local) Jugo Nuevo Hazy IPA 5.6%
7/10
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Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing (Local) Toasty Brown Ale 6.3%
7/10
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Alvarado Street Brewery Monterey Beer (Lager) 4.3%
7/10
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Slo Brew Blood Orange Hefe 5.6%
7/10
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Modelo Especial 5.0%
7/10
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Ask your server about our latest brew.
7/10
Bottled Beers
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Guinness (16 oz. can)
$7
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Budweiser/Bud Light
$5
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Coors Light
$5
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Corona/Corona Light
$5
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Golden State Cider (16 oz.)
$7
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Heineken, 0.0% (n/a)
$5
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Lagunitas IPA
$5
Non Alcoholic Beverages
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Fountain Sodas
Coca Cola, Diet Coca Cola, Sprite, Root Beer, Pink Lemonade. Free Refills.
$2.95
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Italian Sodas
Raspberry, Lemon, Blackberry, Mango, Passion Fruit, Peach, Lime, Tangerine, Orange, Grape, Strawberry, Orgeat, Vanilla. Refills not included.
$4.95
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Crystal Geyser Sparkling Water
$3.50
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Iced Tea
$2.75
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Juice
Orange, Apple, Grapefruit, Cranberry, or Tomato. Refills not included.
$2.95
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Milk
$2.50
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Hot Tea
$2.75
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Cappuccino
$4.25
Add shot $0.75
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Caffe Latte
$4.25
Add shot $0.75
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Mocha Latte
$4.25
Add shot $0.75
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Espresso
$3.25
Add shot $0.75
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French Roast Coffee
$2.75
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French Roast Decaf
$2.50
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Hot Chocolate
$2.75
A gratuity of 18% may be added to your bill for parties of 6 or more.
Split checks limit to two please
Gelato
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Gelato
Riva’s gelatos are premium flavors from The Latest Scoop in Berkeley, CA. The slow-churning process removes all air content, yielding dense, creamy results and intense flavor. Current flavors: Chocolate Decadence, Sea Salted Caramel, Coffee Dutch Almond, Chocolate Hazelnut, Cookies & Cream, Espresso Bean, Vanilla Bean, Mint Chip, Raspberry Sorbet, Seasonal Special (ask your server).
5.50
Desserts
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Flourless Chocolate Torte
With raspberry sauce drizzle and whipped cream (gluten free)
$9
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Caramel Brownie Cheesecake
Garnished with chocolate drizzle and whipped cream
$9
A gratuity of 18% may be added to your bill for parties of 6 or more.
Split checks limit to two please
12 Years Old and Younger Only!
Download PDFSmall Fry Menu
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Fish & Chips
1 piece battered and fried cod, served with french fries.
$8
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Chicken Tenders
With french fries
$8
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Cheesy Bread
Sourdough bread topped with melted cheddar, served with french fries
$8
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Hot Dog
Served with french fries
$8
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Corn Dog
Served with french fries
$8
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Plain Pasta
Linguine pasta served with butter on the side.
$8
Add Alfredo Sauce $2
A gratuity of 18% may be added to your bill for parties of 6 or more.
Split checks limit to two please
Weekdays, Monday - Friday 3-6PM
Drinks
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Draft Beers
$1.00 off
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Bud, Bud Light, and Coors Light (bottle)
$5
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Well Drinks
Riva Signature Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila and Whiskey. Includes one mixer. Additional charge for Bloody Mary and Martini.
$5
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Robert Mondavi Charonnay
$5
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Camelot Cabernet Sauvignon
$5
A gratuity of 18% may be added to your bill for parties of 6 or more.
Split checks limit to two please