Crawdads on the River Menu (2025 Update)
Located on the Sacramento River, Crawdads on the River offers a unique dining experience blending New American cuisine with seafood and cocktails. The restaurant prides itself on providing a casual yet vibrant atmosphere, with outdoor seating allowing guests to enjoy the views of passing boats. The menu boasts a variety of options, including vegetarian dishes and seafood favorites like fish and chips. Customers have praised the attentive service and tasty cocktails, making it a popular spot for gatherings and celebrations. While some dishes may have missed the mark for some patrons, the overall ambiance and quality of food make Crawdads on the River a recommended dining destination. Make sure to try their signature strawberry daiquiri and steak and shrimp skewers for a delightful riverside dining experience.
Starters
Buffalo Wings
/ dozen classic buffalo wings served with ranch.
River Chips
Buffalo sauce, chili flakes, bleu cheese, green onions.
Crispy Crab Cakes
Crab, onions, bell peppers and celery served with garlic aioli aioli and burnt lemon.
Crawdads Chowder Fries
French fries, New England Clam Chowder, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions and parsley.
Calamari
Crispy calamari strips served with burnt lemon and a house made roasted cocktail sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail
Poached and served with lemon and cocktail sauce.
Crispy Fried Green Beans
Cajun seasoned green beans, fried and served with ranch and chipotle aioli.
Ahi Nachos
Ahi, ponzu, macadamia nuts, cucumber, red onion, tobiko, wakame and sesame with crispy wontons.
Nachos
Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, cotija, cilantro and pickled red onion.
Fish Sando
Beer battered cod, slaw, tarter sauce and creole aioli on a brioche bun.
Grilled Chicken Club
Grilled chicken breast, tomato, avocado, lettuce, bacon, provolone and mayo on steak roll served with chips.
The Blat
Bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato on Texas toast.
Steak Sando
Sliced house roast, melted provolone and au jus on a steak roll served with chips.
Cubano
Shredded pork, thick cut bacon, pickles, mustard and provolone on telera roll. Served with chips.
Crawdads Burger
Certified angus beef, red onion, tomato, lettuce, pickles, island and brioche bun served with chips.
Crab Grilled Cheese
Crab claw meat, provolone and creole aioli on thick Texas toast.
Between the Bread
From DA' Garden
Citrus Beet Salad
Mixed greens, beets, feta cheese, pecans, balsamic dressing.
Cajun Shrimp Salad
Mixed greens, shrimp, hard boiled egg, radish, cotija cheese, quinoa, tomato and baja ranch dressing.
Cali Chop Salad
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, tomato, avocado, egg and balsamic dressing.
House Garden Salad
Mixed greens, grape tomato, pickled onion and cotija cheese with balsamic dressing.
Fish & Chips
Beer battered fresh cod served with fries and tarter sauce.
Small New England Clam Chowder
New England style and house made with bacon.
Large Louisiana Gumbo
Served with andouille sausage, blackened chicken, rice, rich creole gravy.
Jambalaya
A bayou classic made with rice, blackened chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp and a spicy creole.
Blackened Fish Tacos
Fresh blackened fish, pickled red onion, purple cabbage, creme, fire roasted salsa and cotija cheese.
Surf & Turf Skewers
Steak and shrimp skewers on a bed of Mixed Green Salad served with Balsamic.
Seafood Simmer
Shrimp, clams, mussels, and cod simmered in creole broth. Served with toast points.
Small Louisiana Gumbo
Served with andouille sausage, blackened chicken, rice, rich creole gravy.
Large New England Clam Chowder
New England style and house made with bacon.
Creole Burrito
Cod, andouille sausage, shrimp, cabbage, rice, creole aioli, sour cream and cotija cheese.
Cajun Pasta
Prawns, andouille sausage, spinach and parmesan over linguini.