Pittsford, NY 14534 585.248.5000
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Lunch 11:30am–2:00pmDinner 5:00pm–9:00pm
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Canal–side Patio Closed
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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.
Whether it’s a radiant lunch on the patio grill in the summertime, or dining cozily in front of a crackling fireplace during winter, the food and the service will take center stage along with you.
Richardson’s Tavern History
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2nd Annual RCH PIG ROAST 6/3/2018
Tickets for this event are on sale now $60/person. Featuring musical guest The Dady Brothers! Stop by the restaurant for more details and to purchase your tickets!
The Lunch Menu is served Tuesday through Friday
Starters
Soup of the Day 8
Fresh Oysters 16
on the half shell with strawberry champagne mignonette
Charcuterie Plate 12
assorted salumi, olives and crostini
Court Bouillon Poached Shrimp 16
cocktail sauce
Salads
Mixed Greens Salad 8
assorted vegetable garnish and balsamic vinaigrette
Traditional Caesar 9
aged parmesan and garlic croutons
Spring Salad 13
mixed greens, chicken, almonds, strawberries, Swiss cheese & poppy seed dressing
Iceberg Wedge 9
smoky blue cheese dressing and crispy prosciutto
Add GRILLED CHICKEN +5 • SALMON +6
Entrées
Choice of side with sandwiches: French Fries • Potato Salad • Grain Salad • Fruit Salad
RCH Burger 16
lettuce, tomato, onion and cheddar cheese on brioche
Tuscan Steak Wrap 15
grilled beef tenderloin tips, truffled white bean puree, peppers, onions and arugula
Turkey, Bacon and Avocado Panini 15
pepperjack and chipotle aioli
Tuna Croissant 14
albacore tuna, mayo, celery, onion and field greens
Spinach and Feta Panini 13
portobella mushrooms, roasted red peppers and olive aioli
Cuban Panini 14
roast pork, ham, swiss, pickle and mustard
Meatloaf Sandwich 14
provolone, balsamic ketchup and grilled focaccia
Salmon Burger 14
lemon dill aioli and cucumber salad
Cold Plate 13
fruit salad, cottage cheese and chicken salad
Add Benton's Smoky Mountain Bacon +2
Desserts
House made desserts available
Starters
French Onion Soup 9
beef broth, caramelized onions, East Hill guryere and crostini
Soup of the Day 9
Charcuterie Plate 12
assorted salumi, olives and crostini
Oysters on the Half Shell 18
strawberry champagne mignonette
Court Bouillon Poached Shrimp 16
cocktail sauce
Lake Effect Cheddar Pierogi 9
brown butter and onions
Panko Crusted Crabcake 11
chipotle aioli
Salads
Field Greens 8.5
balsamic vinaigrette [add blue cheese +1 ]
Traditional Caesar 9.5
California romaine, aged parmesan and garlic croutons
Baby Arugula 9.5
almonds, feta and strawberry vinaigrette
Iceberg Wedge 9.5
smoky blue cheese dressing and crispy prosciutto
Add Grilled Chicken +5, Salmon +6 or Benton's Bacon +2
Vegetables
Asparagus "Broccoli Beef" 7.5
beef broth, garlic, soy, ginger and sesame
Creamed Spinach 8
bechamel and garlic crumbs
Roasted Brussel Sprouts 7.5
quince nuoc cham
Honey Roasted Carrots 7
sunflower seeds, cayenne and garlic oil
Entrées
All Entrees served with choice of starch: - MASHED POTATO - FARRO - POTATO GRATIN - SESAME RICE
12 oz CAB NY Strip Steak 37
smoky beef butter
Rack of Lamb 36
rosemary demi
Beef Tenderloin 34
bordelaise sauce
10 oz Sirloin Steak 27
RCH Steak Sauce
Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast 26
rhubarb chutney
Statler Chicken Breast 24
preserved meyer lemon rosemary veloute
Dry Sea Scallops 31
herbed lemon vinaigrette
Faroe Island Salmon 26
creamy dijon leek sauce
Pan Seared Swordfish 32
Thai charred pineapple salsa
RCH FAVORITES
Homestyle Meatloaf 16
mashed potatoes and balsamic ketchup
RCH Burger 16
cheddar, LTO and French Fries
Asparagus, Ricotta and Parmesan Gnocchi 20
peas, asparagus, mushrooms and spring garlic pesto
Vintages are subject to change
Sparkling
100 Moscato d’Asti, Saracco 2016, Italy 31
101 Brut Rose, Jansz nv, Australia 36
102 Prosecco, Valdo nv, Italy 40
103 Rosé, Lucien Albrecht nv, France 42
104 Brut, Stephane Briday nv, France 44
105 Yellow Label, Veuve Clicquot 375ml nv, France 46
106 Yellow Label, Veuve Clicquot nv, France 87
108 Fleur de Chamapgne, Perrier-Jouet 2004, France 195
109 Crystal, Louis Roederer 2000/2006, France 340
Domestic White
115 Dry Riesling, Chateau St. Michelle 2015, Washington State 24
116 Semi-Dry Riesling, Agness Wine Cellars 2016, Finger Lakes 32
121 Chardonnay , Hosmer 2015, Finger Lakes 24
123 Chardonnay , Qupe 2014, Santa Maria Valley 34
124 Chardonnay, Simi 2015, Sonoma 40
125 Chardonnay, MacRostie 2013, Sonoma Coast 41
126 Chardonnay, Stuhlmuller 2013, Sonoma 42
127 Chardonnay, Kendall Jackson 2015, Grand Reserve 46
128 Chardonnay, Clos Du Bois Calcaire 2014, Sonoma 47
129 Chardonnay, Stags Leap Winery 2015, Napa 52
130 Chardonnay, Garry Farrell 2014, Russian River Valley 54
131 Chardonnay, Jordan 2013, Russian River Valley 58
132 Chardonnay, Oro Bello 2013, Oakville 60
133 Chardonnay, Grgich Hills 2013, Napa 72
134 Chardonnay, Chalk Hill Estate 2012/2013, Sonoma 76
135 Chardonnay, Plumpjack Reserve 2014, Napa 82
136 Chardonnay, Cakebread 2014, Napa 84
141 Sauvignon Blanc, Silverado 2015, Napa 38
142 Sauvignon Blanc, Quivira "Fig Tree Vineyard" 2014, Dry Creek 39
143 Sauvignon Blanc, Mercier 2014, Lake County 40
144 Sauvignon Blanc, Cade by PlumpJack 2015, Napa 52
145 Sauvignon Blanc, Illumination by Quintessa 2014, Napa 64
146 Gewürztraminer, Hazlitt 2012, Finger Lakes 32
147 Cuvée, Conundrum by Caymus 2014, California 42
European White
151 Gewürztraminer, Lucien Albrecht 2013, Alsace 32
152 Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Guy Saget 2015, Loire 38
153 Chardonnay, J. Drouhin Pouilly Fuisse 2015, France 46
154 Chardonnay, William Fevre Chablis 2014, France 49
155 Chardonnay, Matrot Meursault 2014, France 80
156 Chardonnay, J. Drouhin Puligny Montrachet 2014, France 82
157 Chardonnay, Thomas Morey Chassagne Montrachet 2013, France 98
158 Pinot Grigio, Gradis'Ciutta Collio 2015, Italy 32
159 Pinot Grigio, Jermann 2014, Italy 52
160 Garganega, Tedeschi Soave Classico 2013, Italy 35
161 Albarino, Raimat Costers Del Segre 2014, Spain 22
162 Grüner Veltliner, Domaine Wachau 2014, Austria 32
Other International White
170 Sauvignon Blanc, Nobilo 2016, New Zealand 28
171 Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay 2016, New Zealand 31
172 Chardonnay, Hamilton Russell 2014, South Africa 46
173 Chenin Blanc, Ken Forrester "The FMC" 2013, South Africa 88
Domestic Red
201 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sebastiani 2015, Sonoma County 32
202 Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin 2015, Paso Robles 42
203 Cabernet Sauvignon, Vindicated 2016, Napa 43
204 Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi 2014, Alexander Valley 45
205 Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou Vineyard 2016, Paso Robles 47
206 Cabernet Sauvignon, Kith and Kin 2015, Napa 54
207 Cabernet Sauvignon, Franciscan 2014, Napa 50
208 Cabernet Sauvignon, Fortune 1621 2013, Napa 71
209 Cabernet Sauvignon, Noemi 2011, Napa 108
210 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap “Artemis” 2015, Napa 84
211 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan 2013, Sonoma 88
212 Cabernet Sauvignon, Faust 2014, Napa 82
213 Cabernet Sauvignon, W.Knuttel, Rafanelli Vineyard 2013, Dry Creek Valley 94
214 Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus 2015, Napa 132
215 Cabernet Sauvignon, Moone Tsai 2012, Napa 143
216 Cabernet Sauvignon, Plumpjack Estate 2014, Napa 162
217 Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi Reserve 2013, Napa 212
218 Cabernet Sauvignon, Staglin Family 2010, Rutherford 345
230 Merlot, Decoy 2014, Napa 46
231 Merlot, Franciscan 2013, Napa 48
233 Merlot, Silverado 2010, Napa 57
234 Merlot, Grgich 2011, Napa 72
235 Merlot, Duckhorn 2014, Napa 82
236 Merlot, Coho "Michael Black Vineyard" 2011, Coombsville, Napa 124
241 Pinot Noir, A to Z 2014, Williamette Valley, Oregon 34
242 Pinot Noir, Erath 2015, Oregon 47
243 Pinot Noir, Robin K 2012, Sonoma Coast 56
244 Pinot Noir, Emeritus 2014, Russian River Valley 58
245 Pinot Noir, Whetstone 2013, Sonoma Coast 62
246 Pinot Noir, Garry Farrell 2015, Russian River Valley 65
247 Pinot Noir, Raptor Ridge 2013, Oregon 72
248 Pinot Noir, Flowers 2014, Sonoma 78
249 Pinot Noir, BelleGlos, “Dairyman” 2015, Russian River Valley 84
250 Pinot Noir, Argyle, “Nuthouse” 2012, Oregon 95
262 Zinfandel, Ridge, “Three Valleys” 2015, Sonoma 44
263 Zinfandel, Saldo 2015, California 50
264 Syrah, Stolpman 2013, Ballard Canyon 72
266 Zinfandel, Macauley "Old Vine" 2013, Napa 92
271 Meritage, Estancia 2013, Paso Robles 55
272 Meritage, Prisoner 2015, Napa 74
273 Meritage, Franciscan, "Magnificat" 2014, Napa 82
274 Meritage, Clos du Bois, "Marlstone" 2012, Alexander Valley 78
275 Meritage, The Paring 2013, California 84
276 Meritage, Justin "Isosceles" 2014, Paso Robles 106
278 Meritage, Quintessa 2013, Rutherford 230
280 Meritage, Opus One 2013, Napa 298
European Red
301 Pinot Noir, Drouhin, Chorey Les Beaune 2014, France 49
302 Pinot Noir, Drouhin Joseph, Pommard 2014, France 86
303 Grenache, Perrin, Chateauneuf–du–Pape, Les Sinards 2013, France 68
304 Syrah , Nicolas Perrin, “Crozes Hermitage” 2013, France 45
305 Syrah, Beaucastel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2013, France 126
306 Cabernet, Barons De Rothschild (Lafite) 2014, Pauillac, France 70
308 Merlot, Chateau Faugeres 2006, Saint-Emillon, France 78
309 Sangiovese, Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico 2012, Italy 45
310 Sangiovese, Lucente, Super Tuscan 2015, Italy 45
311 Sangiovese, Caparzo, Brunello di Montalcino 2012, Italy 66
312 Corvina, Fumanelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2013, Italy 42
313 Corvina Blend, Pasqua, Amarone 2012, Italy 58
314 Nebbiolo, Batasiolo, Barolo 2011, Italy 75
315 Nebbiolo, Luigi Einaudi, Barolo 2012, Italy 112
316 Barbera, Massolino, Barbera d'Alba 2015, Italy 45
317 Tempranillo, Montecillo, Rioja Reserva 2010, Spain 45
Other International Red
320 Malbec, Finca El Origen 2015, Argentina 40
321 Zweigelt, Zantho 2013, Austria 32
323 Shiraz, Kilikanoon, “Testament” 2013, Australia 58
324 Cabernet Sauvignon, Los Vascos, “Le Dix” 2009, Chile 86
Dessert Wine
174 Riesling , Dr. Loosen, “Beerenauslese” 2005, Germany, 375ml 50
175 Sauternes, Chateau de Cosse 2010, France, 375ml 52
176 Icewine, Inniskillin 2006/7, Canada, 375ml 108
White Half–Bottles
182 Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn 2014, Napa 26
183 Chardonnay, Landmark “Overlook” 2011, Sonoma 30
Red Half–Bottles
192 Cabernet Sauvignon, Faust 2013, Napa 49
193 Cabernet Sauvignon , Justin “Isosceles” 2010, Paso Robles 64
194 Meritage, Opus One 2006, Napa 105
196 Meritage, Opus One 2009, Napa 115
Come Visit Us
Lunch
(Tue–Fri)
11:30am–2:00pmDinner (Mon–Sat) 5:00pm–9:00pm
Closed on Sunday
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