585.248.5000

Open Today

Lunch 11:30am–2:00pm
Dinner 5:00pm–9:00pm

Canal–side Patio Open (limited seating)

Getting Forecast...

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 on July 4th

We will be open Friday, July 4 from 5-9pm for dinner service.

Serving Dinner Tuesday-Sunday

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

Menus

Lunch
Dinner
Wine

The Lunch Menu is served Tuesday through Friday 11:30-2:00

Starters/Salads

Soup of the Day 8/13

Shrimp Cocktail cocktail sauce 15

Oysters on the Half Shell rhubarb champagne mignonette 21

Mixed Greens assorted vegetables and balsamic vinaigrette (add blue cheese +1) 7.5/14

Traditional Caesar aged parmesan and garlic croutons 7.5/14

Iceberg Wedge blue cheese dressing, candied pecans and red onion 7.5/14

Summer Salad mixed greens, grapes, chicken, almonds, East Hill gruyere and poppyseed dressing 18

Cold Plate fruit salad, cottage cheese and choice of chicken or tuna salad 16

Add GRILLED CHICKEN +7 • SALMON +7

Sandwiches

Choice of side with sandwiches: Potato Salad • Pasta Salad • Fruit Salad

RCH Burger lettuce, tomato, onion and cheddar cheese on brioche 23

Steak Tip Sub provolone, grilled onions and horseradish sauce 18

Turkey, Bacon and Avocado Panini pepperjack cheese and chipotle aioli 18

House Smoked Ham and Swiss Panini smoked ham, swiss and grainy mustard 17

Toasted Croissant with choice of tuna or pecan chicken salad 17

Southwestern Chicken Wrap black bean & corn salsa, pepperjack and lime crema 17

Salmon Burger Cole slaw & tartar sauce on brioche roll 20

Add North Country Bacon +2

For the convenience of all guests, we book our reservations in 2 hour increments.

Starters

Soup of the Day
cup 8 bowl 13

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

Oysters on the Half Shell 21
rhubarb champagne mignonette

RCH Crab Cake 15
Cole slaw and tarragon aioli

Shrimp Cocktail 15
cocktail sauce

Venison Wontons 14
ginger sesame broth

Crispy Calamari 12
chipotle aioli and lime

Black Pepper Fries 12
Kennebec potato, parmesan aioli and balsamic ketchup

SALADS

small 7.50 regular 14

Field Greens
balsamic vinaigrette (add blue cheese +1)

Traditional Caesar
aged parmesan and garlic croutons

Iceberg Wedge
blue cheese dressing, spiced pecans and red onion

Baby Spinach
beets, feta, candied walnuts and sherry vinaigrette

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

Entrees

All entrees served with choice of : MASHED POTATOES, BAKED POTATO , POTATO SALAD or JASMINE RICE

7 OZ BEEF TENDERLOIN 47
bordelaise sauce

8 OZ Manhattan Strip Filet (cooked medium rare) 44
RCH steak sauce

Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast 36
rhubarb port wine jus

Amish Airline Chicken Breast 29
roasted chicken jus

Dry Sea Scallops 36
buttery sweet corn sauce

Grilled Norwegian Salmon 34
preserved lemon vinaigrette

Catch of the Day

RCH FAVORITES

24 Hour Red Wine Beef Short Rib 28
fingerling potato & garlicky greens with red wine jus

Pasta Bolognese 25
penne, beef ragout and parmesan

RCH Burger 23
LTO, cheddar, brioche and fries

Asparagus Gnocchi 23
peas, asparagus, mushrooms and tarragon emulsion

Salmon Burger 20
cole slaw, tartar sauce, brioche and fries

If you have a food allergy, please notify us.

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 55

106 Brut La Francaise, Taittinger 750ml nv, France 98

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

170 Sauvignon Blanc, Nobilo 2021, New Zealand 28

Red

202 Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi 2019, Alexander Valley 46

205 Cabernet Sauvignon, Franciscan 2021, California 50

207 Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin 2019, Paso Robles 55

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

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

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

271 Red Blend, The Language of Yes 2022, California 54

272 Red Blend, Prisoner 2019, Napa 74

275 Red Blend, The Paring 2013, California 84

276 Red Blend, Justin "Isosceles" 2018, Paso Robles 106

280 Red Blend, Opus One 2013, Napa 298

309 Italy, Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico 2017, Sangiovese 45

310 Italy, Ruffino Modus Toscano 2018, Sangiovese 48

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

Come Visit Us

Lunch (Tue–Fri) 11:30am–2:00pm
Dinner (Sun–Sat) 5:00pm–9:00pm
Closed on Monday

1474 Marsh Road
Pittsford, NY 14534

585.248.5000

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