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Richardson’s Canal House was originally a tavern built in 1818, and served as a public house for over 100 years. Today, Richardson’s Canal House maintains the quaint historical charm and impeccable service of yesteryear, but with a modern flair to the cuisine.

Set on the scenic banks of the Erie Canal in Pittsford NY, Richardson’s Canal House combines gourmet cuisine with casual dining to deliver an experience you won’t soon forget.

Richardson’s Tavern History

Serving Dinner Tuesday-Saturday

Dinner will be served Tuesday-Saturday 5-9pm. Reservations are highly recommended.

Special Events

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Menus

Dinner
Wine

Starters

Soup of the Day
cup 8 bowl 13

French Onion Soup 13
caramelized onions, beef broth, garlic croutons and gruyere

Oysters on the Half Shell 21
red wine mignonette

Lobster Cake 19
baby arugula, preserved lemon vinaigrette and tarragon aioli

Shrimp Cocktail 15
cocktail sauce

Pierogies 12
potato, McCadam cheddar, onion, and pumpkin seed oil

Black Pepper Fries 10
apple ketchup and horseradish aioli

SALADS

small 7 regular 12

Field Greens
balsamic vinaigrette (add blue cheese +1)

Traditional Caesar
aged parmesan and garlic croutons

Baby Spinach
apples, cheddar, spiced walnuts and celery vinaigrette

Baby Arugula
Asian pear, feta, almonds and sherry mustard vinaigrette

Add Grilled Chicken +7, Salmon +7 or Bacon +2

Entrees

All entrees served with choice of : MASHED POTATOES, POTATO GRATIN, PECAN WILD RICE or JASMINE RICE

16 OZ CAB Ribeye Steak 49
roasted shallot black peppercorn butter

7 OZ BEEF TENDERLOIN 47
bordelaise sauce

Dry Aged Duck Breast 33
sour cherry port wine jus

Dry Sea Scallops 36
orange ginger beurre blanc

Norwegian Salmon 34
apple horseradish sauce

Catch of the Day MP

RCH FAVORITES

Beer Braised Pork Shank 30
mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and braising reduction

Elk Stroganoff 28
blue oyster mushroom gravy, sour cream and egg noodles

Cassoulet 27
Duck confit, merguez & pork sausage, and white beans

Bolognese 26
meat ragu, penne pasta and parmesan

Long Island Cheese Pumpkin Gnocchi 24
brussels sprouts, brown butter, sage and parmesan

RCH Burger 22
cheddar, LTO, brioche bun and French fries

If you have a food allergy, please notify us.

There will be a 3.0% surcharge on credit card payments.

Vintages are subject to change

Sparkling

100 Moscato d’Asti, Saracco 2020, Italy 42

101 Brut Rose, Jansz nv, Australia 36

102 Prosecco, Mionetto nv, Italy 40

103 Rosé Brut, Pierre Sparr nv, France 42

104 Cava, Segura Viudas nv, Spain 32

105 Brut La Francaise, Taittinger 375ml nv, France 70.00

106 Brut La Francaise, Taittinger 750ml nv, France 134

109 Moet & Chandon, Dom Perignon 2006, France 340

White

115 Dry Riesling, Chateau St. Michelle 2020, Washington State 24

116 Semi-Dry Riesling, Agness Wine Cellars 2017, Finger Lakes 32

121 Chardonnay , Hosmer 2017, Finger Lakes 26

124 Chardonnay, Simi 2020, Sonoma 40

127 Chardonnay, Kendall Jackson 2020, Grand Reserve 46

131 Chardonnay, Jordan 2018, Russian River Valley 60

133 Chardonnay, Grgich Hills 2018, Napa 72

135 Chardonnay, Rombauer 2021, Carneros 75

136 Chardonnay, Cakebread 2019, Napa 84

142 Sauvignon Blanc, Quivira "Fig Tree Vineyard" 2020, Dry Creek 39

146 Gewürztraminer, Dr Konstantin Frank 2017, Finger Lakes 32

154 Chardonnay, William Fevre Chablis 2019, France 58

156 Chardonnay, Domaine de la Jobeline "Allure" 2019, France 70

159 Pinot Grigio, Jermann 2017, Italy 52

160 Garganega, Tedeschi Soave Classico 2013, Italy 35

161 Albarino, Ramon Bilbao 2018, Spain 30

170 Sauvignon Blanc, Nobilo 2021, New Zealand 28

172 Chardonnay, Hamilton Russell 2020, South Africa 46

Red

202 Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi 2019, Alexander Valley 46

204 Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou Vineyard 2021, Paso Robles 47

205 Cabernet Sauvignon, Franciscan 2019, Napa 50

207 Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin 2019, Paso Robles 55

210 Cabernet Sauvignon, Groth 2018, Napa 90

211 Cabernet Sauvignon, Faust 2019, Napa 94

212 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan 2016, Sonoma 112

214 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag's Leap "Artemis" 2019, Napa 124

215 Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus 2020, Napa 140

230 Merlot, Decoy 2018, Napa 46

231 Merlot, Franciscan 2014, Napa 48

233 Merlot, Silverado 2017, Napa 57

235 Merlot, Duckhorn 2018, Napa 82

236 Merlot, Coho "Michael Black Vineyard" 2011, Coombsville, Napa 124

241 Pinot Noir, A to Z 2017, Williamette Valley, Oregon 34

242 Pinot Noir, Erath 2020, Oregon 55

244 Pinot Noir, Emeritus 2017, Russian River Valley 61

246 Pinot Noir, Gary Farrell 2019, Russian River Valley 64

248 Pinot Noir, Flowers 2021, Sonoma 78

249 Pinot Noir, Belleglos, "Dairyman" 2019, Russian River Valley 84

263 Zinfandel, Saldo 2017, California 50

264 Syrah, Stolpman 2013, Ballard Canyon 72

266 Zinfandel, Macauley "Old Vine" 2013, Napa 92

267 Zinfandel, Ridge "Three Valleys" 2019, Sonoma 44

272 Meritage, Prisoner 2019, Napa 74

273 Meritage, Franciscan "Magnificat" 2018, Napa 88

275 Meritage, The Paring 2013, California 84

276 Meritage, Justin "Isosceles" 2018, Paso Robles 106

280 Meritage, Opus One 2013, Napa 298

303 Grenache, Perrin, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, Les Sinards 2018, France 68

309 Italy, Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico 2017, Sangiovese 45

310 Italy, Ruffino Modus Toscano 2018, Sangiovese 48

311 Italy, Caparzo, Brunello Di Montalcino 2015, Sangiovese 70

316 Italy, Massolino, Barbera D'Alba 2018, Barbera 50

317 Spain, Marques De Riscal, Rioja Reserva 2017, Tempranillo 45

320 Spain, Muga "El Anden", Rioja Crianza 2019, Tempranillo 48

324 Chile, Los Vascos "Le Dix" 2015, Cabernet 86

Other White

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Dinner (Tue–Sat) 5:00pm–9:00pm
Closed on Sunday
Closed on Monday

1474 Marsh Road
Pittsford, NY 14534

585.248.5000

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