Pittsford, NY 14534 585.248.5000
Closed on Sunday
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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.
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
Closed Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day we will be closed Monday May, 27
3rd Annual RCH Pig Roast
Sunday, June 2 from 4:30 - ? Food, beer, wine and music for $60/person. Reservations are appreciated.
The Lunch Menu is served Monday through Friday
Starters
Soup of the Day
cup5 bowl 9
Fresh Oysters 18
red wine mignonette
Charcuterie Plate 12
assorted salumi, olives and crostini
Duck Liver Mousse 8
maple bourbon gelee and cranberry walnut crostini
Crispy Calamari 10
chipotle aioli and lime
Vegetarian Poutine 11
Kennebec french fries, First Light cheese curds and shiitake gravy
Salads
Mixed Greens 8.5
assorted vegetables and balsamic vinaigrette
Traditional Caesar 9.5
aged parmesan and garlic croutons
Spring Salad 13.5
mixed greens, chicken, apples, almonds, East Hill gruyere and poppyseed dressing
Greek Salad 9.5
pepperoncini, feta and olives
Add GRILLED CHICKEN +5 • SALMON +6
Entrées
Choice of side with sandwiches : French Fries • Grain Salad • Pasta Salad
RCH Burger 16
lettuce, tomato, onion and cheddar cheese on brioche
Smoked Turkey Panini 15
maple bacon jam, provolone and arugula
Hickory Smoked Ham & Swiss Panini 14
maple dijon mustard
Pastrami & Swiss 15
bavarian mustard on caraway rye
Tuna Melt 14
swiss, grilled lemon and tarragon aioli on sourdough
Curry Chicken Salad Wrap 14
celery, walnuts, cranberries and curried mayo
Salmon Burger 15
roasted red pepper and lemon chive aioli
French Onion Grilled Cheese 13
sauteed onions & 4 cheese blend on sourdough w/ shiitake gravy
House Made Quiche 13
shiitake mushrooms and East Hill Gruyere
Add Benton's Smoky Mountain Bacon +2
Desserts
House Made Desserts Available
Starters
Soup of the Day
cup 5 bowl 9
French Onion Soup 9
caramelized onions, beef broth, crostini and East Hill Gruyere
Oysters on the Half Shell 18
red wine mignonette
Crispy Calamari 10
chipotle aioli and lime
Smoked Salmon 9
potato latke, herb creme fraiche and smoked trout roe
Softshell Crab 9
meyer lemon aioli
Vegetarian Poutine 11
Kennebec french fries, First Light cheese curds and shiitake gravy
Duck Liver Mousse 8
maple bourbon gelee and cranberry walnut crostini
Charcuterie Plate 12
assorted salumi, marinated olives and crostini
Salads
Small 5 Regular 9.5
Field Greens
balsamic vinaigrette [add blue cheese +1 ]
Traditional Caesar
aged parmesan and garlic croutons
Boston Bibb
creme fraiche ranch
Baby Arugula
Lively Run chevre, pistachios and strawberry vinaigrette
Add Grilled Chicken +5, Salmon +6 or Benton's Bacon +2
Entrées
All Entrees served with choice of starch: - MASHED POTATO - POTATO GRATIN - BASMATI RICE - FINGERLING POTATOES
12 oz USDA Prime CAB NY Strip Steak 34
ramp butter
7 oz Beef Tenderloin 35
bordelaise sauce
9 oz Sirloin Steak 25
RCH steak sauce
Rack of Lamb 37
rosemary lemon demi glace
Maple Brined Pork Chop 24
ale mustard reduction
Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast 25
rhubarb chutney
Airline Chicken Breast 23
shiitake mushroom gravy
Swordfish 32
mango salsa
Dry Sea Scallops 31
tarragon asparagus puree
Faroe Island Salmon 26
meyer lemon dill vinaigrette
RCH FAVORITES
RCH Burger 16
L,T,O and cheddar on brioche roll w/ french fries
Korean BBQ Tofu 19
cucumber kimchi, pickled shiitakes, sesame seeds and basmati rice
Asparagus Gnocchi 19
peas, asparagus, mushrooms and tarragon emulsion
Shrimp and Ramp Scampi 21
linguine, garlic, white wine and butter
Elk and Morel Stroganoff 18
served over egg noodles
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 2016, Washington State 24
116 Semi-Dry Riesling, Agness Wine Cellars 2016, Finger Lakes 32
121 Chardonnay , Hosmer 2016, Finger Lakes 24
122 Chardonnay, Chalk Hill Estate 2015, Sonoma 76
123 Chardonnay , Qupe 2015, Santa Maria Valley 34
124 Chardonnay, Simi 2016, Sonoma 40
126 Chardonnay, Pike Road 2017, Willamette Valley 41
127 Chardonnay, Kendall Jackson 2016, Grand Reserve 46
128 Chardonnay, Clos Du Bois Calcaire 2015, Sonoma 47
129 Chardonnay, Stags Leap Winery 2016, Napa 52
130 Chardonnay, Garry Farrell 2016, Russian River Valley 54
131 Chardonnay, Jordan 2015, Russian River Valley 58
133 Chardonnay, Grgich Hills 2013, Napa 72
135 Chardonnay, Plumpjack Reserve 2014, Napa 82
136 Chardonnay, Cakebread 2016, Napa 84
141 Sauvignon Blanc, Silverado 2016, Napa 38
142 Sauvignon Blanc, Quivira "Fig Tree Vineyard" 2015, Dry Creek 39
143 Sauvignon Blanc, Mercier 2014, Lake County 40
144 Sauvignon Blanc, Cade by PlumpJack 2016, Napa 52
145 Sauvignon Blanc, Illumination by Quintessa 2014, Napa 64
146 Gewürztraminer, Dr Konstantin Frank , Finger Lakes 32
147 Cuvée, Conundrum by Caymus 2016, California 42
European White
151 Gewürztraminer, Lucien Albrecht 2016, Alsace 32
152 Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Guy Saget 2016, Loire 38
153 Chardonnay, J. Drouhin Pouilly Fuisse 2016, France 46
154 Chardonnay, William Fevre Chablis 2016, France 49
155 Chardonnay, Matrot Meursault 2015, France 80
156 Chardonnay, J. Drouhin Puligny Montrachet 2016, France 82
157 Chardonnay, Thomas Morey Chassagne Montrachet 2013, France 98
158 Pinot Grigio, Gradis'Ciutta Collio 2016, Italy 32
159 Pinot Grigio, Jermann 2016, Italy 52
160 Garganega, Tedeschi Soave Classico 2013, Italy 35
161 Albarino, Ramon Bilbao 2017, Spain 30
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
202 Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin 2016, Paso Robles 48
203 Cabernet Sauvignon, Daniel Cohn Bellacosa 2015, Northcoast 50
204 Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi 2015, Alexander Valley 46
205 Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou Vineyard 2016, Paso Robles 47
206 Cabernet Sauvignon, Kith and Kin 2016, Napa 54
207 Cabernet Sauvignon, Franciscan 2015, Napa 50
208 Cabernet Sauvignon, Fortune 1621 2013, Napa 71
209 Cabernet Sauvignon, Noemi 2011, Napa 108
210 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap “Artemis” 2016, Napa 84
211 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan 2014, Sonoma 90
212 Cabernet Sauvignon, Faust 2015, Napa 94
213 Cabernet Sauvignon, W.Knuttel, Rafanelli Vineyard 2013, Dry Creek Valley 94
214 Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus 2016, 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
230 Merlot, Decoy 2014, Napa 46
231 Merlot, Franciscan 2013, Napa 48
233 Merlot, Silverado 2010, Napa 57
235 Merlot, Duckhorn 2014, Napa 82
236 Merlot, Coho "Michael Black Vineyard" 2012, Coombsville, Napa 124
241 Pinot Noir, A to Z 2015, Williamette Valley, Oregon 34
242 Pinot Noir, Erath 2015, Oregon 47
244 Pinot Noir, Emeritus 2014, Russian River Valley 58
245 Pinot Noir, Whetstone 2015, 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 2015, Sonoma 78
249 Pinot Noir, BelleGlos, “Dairyman” 2016, Russian River Valley 84
250 Pinot Noir, Argyle, “Nuthouse” 2012, Oregon 95
262 Zinfandel, Ridge, “Three Valleys” 2015, Sonoma 44
263 Zinfandel, Saldo 2016, 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 2016, 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" 2015, 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 2015, France 68
304 Syrah , Nicolas Perrin, “Crozes Hermitage” 2016, France 45
305 Syrah, Beaucastel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2015, France 126
306 Cabernet, Barons De Rothschild (Lafite) 2014, Pauillac, France 70
309 Sangiovese, Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico 2012, Italy 45
310 Sangiovese, Ruffino Modus Toscana 2015, Italy 48
311 Sangiovese, Caparzo, Brunello di Montalcino 2013, Italy 66
312 Corvina, Fumanelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2013, Italy 42
313 Corvina Blend, Pasqua, Amarone 2012, Italy 58
315 Nebbiolo, Luigi Einaudi, Barolo 2012, Italy 112
316 Barbera, Massolino, Barbera d'Alba 2016, Italy 45
317 Tempranillo, Montecillo, Rioja Reserva 2011, Spain 45
Other International Red
320 Malbec, Finca El Origen 2015, Argentina 40
321 Zweigelt, Zantho 2015, 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 2007, Canada, 375ml 108
White Half–Bottles
182 Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn 2014, Napa 26
183 Chardonnay, Landmark “Overlook” 2012, Sonoma 30
Red Half–Bottles
192 Cabernet Sauvignon, Faust 2015, Napa 50
193 Proprietary Blend, Paraduxx by Duckhorn 2014, Napa 47
Come Visit Us
Lunch
(Mon–Fri)
11:30am–2:00pmDinner (Mon–Sat) 5:00pm–9:00pm
Closed on Sunday
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