Oak & Embers Bistro Located Inside the Riverview Inn & Suites at 700 West River Side Blvd.

Phone. 815.282-3033

August 14th, 15th & 16th Celebration Menu

$81.50 per couple

We Are celebrating Local here at Oak & Embers: Let’s raise a glass to our hometown roots with a dinner designed for togetherness and flavor. Celebrate Rockford’s 815 Day with a locally inspired prix fixe menu for two. Choose between our Plant-Based Path or Land & Sea Journey.

🥂 First Course – Shared Starter

Choose One to Share

🌱 Roasted Beet Carpaccio (Plant-Based)

Roasted beet slices layered with cashew chèvre, microgreens, crushed pistachios, and balsamic glaze.

🦞 Lobster Summer Rolls

Chilled lobster, crisp garden vegetables, and aromatic herbs wrapped in rice paper. Served with a lemongrass citrus dipping sauce.

🍽 Second Course – Entrée Duo

🌽 Plant-Based Path

Sweet Corn & Zucchini Summer Risotto

Creamy risotto with fresh corn, zucchini ribbons, and lemon zest. Served with crispy S.W.A.P. chicken cutlets and charred summer squash.

🥩 Land & Sea Journey

Surf & Turf Duo

Grilled New York Strip and garlic-herb shrimp atop summer risotto, garnished with blistered cherry tomatoes and grilled broccolini.