River Birch Lodge Menu (Update 2025)

River Birch Lodge is a New American restaurant located in Winston-Salem, NC, offering a cozy ambiance with a mountain lodge feel. The menu features a variety of options, from burgers to steaks, sandwiches to seafood, all at reasonable prices. Customers rave about the exquisite Moroccan BBQ pork chop and the flavorful crispy Brussels sprouts served with entrees. The restaurant also caters to dietary restrictions, with a full gluten-free menu available. The staff is praised for their attentiveness and friendly service, making dining here a pleasant experience. River Birch Lodge is perfect for a night out, with a full bar, happy hour specials, and delicious desserts like pound cake with fruit drizzle and warm banana pudding. Whether for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this restaurant is a must-visit for those looking for great food and a welcoming atmosphere.

Lodge Breakfast FavoritesLodge Breakfast Favorites

Lobster Benedict

$25.50

Omelette's

$1.50

Benedict's

Served on an English muffin with pit cooked ham, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and choice of roasted asparagus, brunch potatoes or grits.

$1.50

Farm Burger

Beef burger with pimento cheese, bacon, ham, and fried egg on grilled brioche. Only available for Brunch.

$20.50

Veggie Frittata

a soft scramble of eggs laced with asparagus tips, corn, tomato, red onion, wild mushrooms, and smoked cheddar cheese. Served with choice of roasted asparagus, brunch potatoes or grits.

$17.45

Classic Scrambled Eggs & Bacon

With applewood smoked bacon, and brunch potatoes or grits

$15.45

Belgian Waffle

Dusted with powdered sugar.

$14.95

Chicken & Waffles

Topped with housemade maple syrup and whipped honey butter.

$18.95

Salmon And Eggs

$18.45

Adult Logs & Bacon

$11.95

Kid's Eggs & Bacon

$9.95

Kid's Brunch Logs & Bacon

$9.95

Asparagus

$5.00

Bacon

$6.00

Baked Potato

$3.00

Baked Sweet Potato

$3.00

Broccolini

$4.00

Brunch Potatoes

$5.00

Cheesy Grits

$5.00

Coleslaw

$4.00

Collard Greens

$4.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

$4.00

English Muffin

$3.00

Mushroom Medley

$4.00

French Fries

$3.00

Fruit

$4.00

Gouda Mac & Cheese

$5.00

Grits

$4.00

Red Beans & Rice

$4.00

Roasted Vegetables

$4.00

Sausage Patties

$6.00

Sauteed Spinach

$4.00

Smashed Sweet Potatoes

$3.00

Toast

$2.00

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

$4.00

Gluten Free Toast

$4.50

NC Toast

Brunch SidesBrunch Sides

A La Carte BrunchA La Carte Brunch

Lg. Grilled Chicken

$7.00

Portabella

$6.00

Fried Chicken Tenders

$8.00

Duck Breast

$18.00

Steak

$12.00

Oz. Salmon

$9.00

Fried Oysters

$14.00

Mushroom Medley

$4.00

Shrimp Skewer

$8.00

Scallops

$24.00

Salmon Cake

$7.00

() Egg

$2.00

Smoked Salmon

$7.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

with parmesan cheese, aged balsamic, and bacon jam.

$13.95

Lodge Chips LARGE

Idaho and sweet potatoes sliced thin, seasoned and served with our cilantro-lime ranch and goat cheese peppercorn dressings for dipping

$11.95

Lodge Chips PETITE

Idaho and sweet potatoes sliced thin, seasoned and served with our cilantro-lime ranch and goat cheese peppercorn dressings for dipping

$9.95

Chorizo Queso

Served with hand-cut white corn tortilla chips

$12.95

Spinach, Brie And Artichoke Dip

Topped with candied tomatoes. Served with grilled, buttered ciabatta bread

$15.95

Lodge Wings

wings with your choice of Texas Pete spicy, or mild with cilantro lime ranch for dipping. You may also try them BBQ or Thai style.

$20.50

Wildberry Brie Platter

Layers of warm, creamy brie and blackberry jam, wrapped in flaky phyllo pastry. Served with berries and crostinis.

$18.95

Bison And Sausage Cream Cheese Dip

Served with our house flat bread

$13.95

Crab & Shrimp Cakes App

Crab & shrimp cakes with an arugula salad, grape tomatoes and red onions tossed in a lemon vinaigrette. Served with Chef's spicy remoulade sauce.

$19.95

Bread And Butter

$1.50

AppetizerAppetizer

SoupSoup

Tomato Basil Soup

Vegetarian. Topped with fresh chopped basil.

$7.00

White Bean Chicken Chili

Topped with sour cream, and smoked cheddar cheese

$7.00

Soup Of The Day

Please call the restaurant at for today's featured soup.

$7.00

Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine with roasted red pepper croutons, and parmesan cheese.

$4.00

Chevre Salad PETITE

Romaine and baby greens, topped with lightly breaded goat cheese medallions, laced with dried cherries, cranberries, and spiced pecans. Recommended with wildberry vinaigrette

$18.95

Very Berry Salad PETITE

Romaine and baby greens, fresh berries, bleu cheese crumbles and spiced pecans. Recommended with our Wildberry Vinaigrette

$14.95

Thai Salad PETITE

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and spiced pecans. Garnished with mandarin oranges and fried wontons. Recommended with our Oriental Ginger dressing.

$14.95

Arugula Salad

Baby arugula, red onion, asparagus, capers, tomato, and reggiano parmaesan cheese. Recommended with Lemon Vinaigrette

$13.95

Lodge Garden Salad

Romaine and baby greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and spiced pecans.

$4.00

Chevre Salad LARGE

Romaine and baby greens, topped with lightly breaded goat cheese medallions, laced with dried cherries, cranberries, and spiced pecans. Recommended with wildberry vinaigrette

$22.95

Very Berry Salad LARGE

Romaine and baby greens, fresh berries, bleu cheese crumbles and spiced pecans. Recommended with our Wildberry Vinaigrette

$16.95

Thai Salad LARGE

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and spiced pecans. Garnished with mandarin oranges and fried wontons. Recommended with our Oriental Ginger dressing.

$16.95

Cobb Salad

Mixed greens, bacon, tomatoes, eggs, avocado, bleu cheese, granny smith apples, and spiced pecans.

$16.95

Blackened Ahi Tuna Salad

Sushi grade, seared rare. Spinach and mixed greens, apples, dried cherries, shaved onions and goat cheese crumbles. Recommended with Apple Shallot Dressing.

$22.95

NEW! RBL Wedge Salad

Bib lettuce with bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, pickled red onions, and heirloom tomato confit. Drizzled with an aged balsamic reduction and recommended with balsamic vinaigrette.

$16.00

SaladsSalads

PizzasPizzas

Cheesy One Pizza

Rustic tomato sauce or your choice of sauce with our house shredded cheese blend

$13.95

Roasted Veggie Pizza

With rustic tomato or pesto sauce, assorted veggies, and our house shredded cheese blend.

$16.95

Lodge Feast Pizza

Rustic Tomato or BBQ Sauce, cheese blend, ground beef, applewood smoked bacon, pepperoni and sausage, topped with Italian seasoning.

$18.95

Bianco Pizza

Olive oil base, fresh garlic, caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese, and grilled chicken, topped with Caesar greens

$16.95

Thai Chicken Pizza

Our spicy garlic-ginger Thai sauce topped with six-cheese blend, sliced chicken, roasted red peppers, scallions, cilantro and fried wontons.

$16.95

Side Of Marinara

$1.50

NEW! Atlantic Smoked Salmon Pizza

Olive oil base on our signature cracker-thin crust, with mozzarella and brie cheese, shaved red onions, heirloom tomatoes and artichoke hearts. After it is baked it is topped with smoked salmon and arugula tossed in lemon vinaigrette and capers.

$22.95

Robinhood Chicken Wrap

Grilled Chicken, sauteed spinach, spiced pecans, cranberries and feta cheese tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.

$18.45

River Birch Club

Oven roasted turkey, pit cooked ham, applewood smoked bacon, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on whole wheat toast

$19.45

Grilled Ham & Swiss

Virginia ham and swiss cheese on rye with grain mustard and shaved red onions.

$16.45

Black Bean Wrap

Grilled black bean burger in a tomato-basil wrap with caramelized onions, arugula, tomato and spicy remoulade sauce.

$16.45

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Oven roasted chicken salad with pesto, lettuce and tomato

$16.45

Salmon Cake Sandwich

Salmon cake topped with housemade kimchi, arugula, and spicy remoulade on a brioche bun.

$17.45

French Dip Panini

Sauteed onions, mushrooms, shaved prime rib and brie cheese on a hoagie roll. Served with au jus for dipping.

$20.45

Turkey & Brie

Oven roasted turkey breast, brie cheese, sliced apples, cranberry sauce and arugula. Try as a panini!

$18.45

Pulled Pork Sandwich

On a brioche roll with our Lodge chipotle-apple BBQ sauce and carolina coleslaw

$18.45

Blackened Salmon

Served with lettuce, tomato and onion on a brioche bun with a spicy remoulade sauce on the side.

$20.45

Soup & / Sandwich

Select half of a chicken salad, turkey and brie, or ham and swiss sandwich and a cup of homemade soup.

$17.45

NEW! Grilled Chicken Panini

oz. chicken breast, sauteed mushrooms and onions, gruyere cheese, spicy remoulade on focaccia bread and pressed as a panini.

$17.45

Grilled Veggie Sandwich

Grilled squash, zucchini, roasted red peppers, portabella mushrooms, arugula, pesto, balsamic glaze and goat cheese crumbles on rosemary focaccia bread.

$19.45

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

oz. chicken breast with sauteed mushrooms and onions, red peppers, arugula and pepperjack cheese on a brioche bun.

$18.00

Sandwiches & WrapsSandwiches & Wraps

BurgersBurgers

Lodge Burger

Hickory grilled burger with lettuce, tomato, and red onion.

$18.45

RBL Burger

Bleu cheese crumbles, applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onions and blackberry jam on a brioche roll

$20.45

NEW! Beast Burger

Elk, wild boar, bison, and wagyu beef patty with BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon, caramelized onions and capers.

$24.45

/ Rack Baby Back Ribs

Basted with our signature chipotle-apple BBQ sauce. Recommended with coleslaw and fries.

$34.50

Oz. Filet Mignon

Grilled over our hickory fire. Recommend with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus.

$35.50

Oz. Prime Rib

Available daily, only after pm.Roast beef cooked to order. Recommended with a baked potato and crispy brussels sprouts.

$40.50

Ribeye

oz. hickory grilled, marbled ribeye. Recommended with a garlic mashed potatoes and broccolini.

$44.50

Moroccan BBQ Pork Chop

Center cut, bone-in pork chop served with gouda grits and collard greens.

$31.50

Baby Back Ribs

Basted with our signature chipotle-apple BBQ sauce. Recommended with coleslaw and fries.

$49.50

Proscuitto Wrapped Scallops

Large scallops wrapped in prosciutto, grilled, served over brown rice & quinoa and topped with a Mediterranean salsa.

$36.00

Blackened N.C. Catfish

Over red beans and rice and topped with mango pepper relish. (includes Andouille sausage)

$23.00

Oz. Salmon Entree

Roasted on a cedar plank in the Pacific Northwest style, OR hickory grilled with BBQ, Thai sauce, or Bourbon-Honey glaze. Recommended with smashed sweet potatoes and crispy brussels sprouts.

$30.50

NEW! Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops

Large scallops wrapped in prosciutto, grilled, served over brown rice & quinoa and topped with a Mediterranean salsa.

$40.50

Petite Grilled Chicken Entree

Hickory grilled chicken breast served plain or with BBQ, Thai Ginger sauce, or Bourbon-Honey glaze. Recommended with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.

$19.50

Shrimp & Grits

Sauteed shrimp in a spicy tasso ham gravy with spinach and andouille sausage, served on top of Guilford Mills white stone ground grits.

$26.00

Appalachia Trout

Boneless whole trout filet, pan seared with sliced almonds. Recommended with roasted asparagus and baked sweet potato

$31.50

Large Grilled Chicken Entree

Hickory grilled chicken breast served plain or with BBQ, Thai Ginger sauce, or Bourbon-Honey glaze. Recommended with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.

$23.50

Goat Cheese Ravioli

Roasted butternut squash bechamel, hickory grilled chicken, and wilted spinach.

$28.00

Lodge Pasta PETITE

Penne tossed with sauteed zucchini, squash, carrots, onions, and red peppers in a light white wine garlic cream sauce.

$16.00

Mama's Lasagna PETITE

Hearty Portion of lasagna made with a mozzerella-parmesan sauce, served with a ground beef and sausage tomato sauce.

$16.00

GF Lodge Pasta PETITE

Gluten free penne tossed with sauteed zucchini, squash, carrots, onions, and red peppers in a light white wine garlic cream sauce.

$17.00

Vegan Pasta

Penne pasta, tomato sauce, asparagus, onions, spinach, and hickory grilled portabella mushroom.

$19.00

Duck Ways

Seared duck breast over gnocchi with duck confit, oyster mushrooms, and smoked sausage in a light cream sauce. Drizzled with an aged balsamic glaze.

$36.00

Lodge Pasta LARGE

Penne tossed with sauteed zucchini, squash, carrots, onions, and red peppers in a light white wine garlic cream sauce.

$19.00

Mama's Lasagna LARGE

Hearty portion of lasagna made with a mozzarella-parmesan sauce, served with a ground beef and sausage tomato sauce. A house favorite!

$18.00

GF Lodge Pasta LARGE

Gluten free penne pasta tossed with sauteed zucchini, squash, carrots, onions, and red peppers in a light white wine garlic cream sauce.

$20.00

EntreesEntrees

KidsKids

Twisted Puppy

For a healthier "twist" on the old corn dog. We wrap an all-beef frank with our homemade dough and bake it in the oven.

$10.50

Kid's Grilled Chicken

a oz. portion, lightly seasoned or BBQ'd

$11.50

Kid's Grilled Steak

oz. hickory grilled with a choice of a side

$13.50

Kids Pasta

Penne pasta served with butter, red sauce, meat sauce, or a light parmesan cream sauce.

$10.50

Kraft Mac N'Cheese

It's the real deal, only as Kraft does it.

$10.50

Kid's Grilled Cheese

Two slices of American Cheese melted between two slices of grilled white bread.

$10.50

Kid's Chicken Tenders

All white meat chicken breast in a traditional Southern-style breading.

$11.50

Gluten Free Chicken Tenders

All white meat chicken breast in a gluten free, southern style breading.

$14.50

Kids Hamburger

Hickory grilled burger served with or without cheese, lettuce and toamto on a plain hamburger bun.

$11.50

Kids Cheeseburger

Hickory grilled burger served with or without cheese, lettuce and toamto on a plain hamburger bun.

$11.50

Kids Pizza

inch pie with choice of just cheese or pepperoni

$13.50

Kid's Grilled Salmon

a oz. portion, lightly seasoned or BBQ'd

$14.50

Butter Rum Cake

"Poke" cake soaked and topped with house-made rum sauce, candied pecans and whipped cream. GF

$10.00

Warm Banana Pudding

Vanilla custard with fresh bananas, Nilla wafers and topped with meringue, the baked.

$10.00

Five Flavor Pound Cake

Classic pound cake with cream cheese icing and toffee sauce

$9.00

House Creme Brulee

Rotating flavor, call to check the current feature flavor!

$9.00

Featured Cobbler

Rotating flavor, call to check the current feature flavor!

$9.00

Chocolate Chocolate Cake

Classic double layer chocolate cake with chocolate ganache icing.

$10.00

DessertsDesserts

SidesSides

Side Chips

$4.00

Side Fries

$4.00

Coleslaw

$4.00

Fresh Fruit

$4.00

Baked Potato

$4.00

Mashed Potatoes

$4.00

Baked Sweet

$4.00

Smashed Sweets

$4.00

Grits

$4.00

Sauteed Spinach

$4.00

Asparagus

$5.00

Collards

$5.00

Broccolini

$5.00

Sauteed Veggies

$5.00

Side Brussels

$4.50

Side Gouda Mac

$5.00

Red Beans & Rice

Includes Andouille Sausage.

$4.00

Exotic Mushrooms

$6.50

Rice

$4.00

Brown Rice & Quinoa

$4.00

Black Eyed Peas (Side)

$5.00

To Go Iced Tea (Sweet)

$3.00

To Go Water

To Go Pepsi

$3.00

To Go Diet Pepsi

$3.00

To Go Mt. Dew

$3.00

To Go Iced Tea (Unsweet)

$3.00

To Go Dr. Pepper

$3.00

To Go Diet Dr. Pepper

$3.00

To Go Sierra Mist

$3.00

To Go Pink Lemonade

$3.00

To Go / & / Tea

$3.00

To Go Cheerwine

$3.00

To Go Club Soda

$1.00

To Go Arnold Palmer

$3.00

To Go IBC Rootbeer

$5.00

To Go Coffee (Reg)

$4.00

To Go San Pelligrino

$5.00

To Go Ginger Ale

$3.00

To Go Tonic Water

$1.00

To Go Ginger Beer

$4.00

To Go Decaf

$4.00

To Go Shirley Temple

$4.00

Gallon Of Pink Lemonade

$4.50

Gallon Of Sweet Tea

$4.00

Gallon Of Unsweet Tea

$4.00

Gallon Of / & / Tea

$4.00

To Go DrinksTo Go Drinks

To Go DressingsTo Go Dressings

BBQ Sauce Oz

$8.00

App Shallot Oz

$8.00

Balsamic Oz

$8.00

Bleu Cheese Oz

$8.00

Caesar Oz

$8.00

Chipotle May Oz

$8.00

Cilantro Lime Ranch Oz

$8.00

Goat Cheese Pepp. Oz

$8.00

Honey Mustard Oz

$8.00

Italian Oz

$8.00

Asian Vinaigrette Oz

$8.00

Wildberry Vinaigrette Oz

$8.00

Island Oz

$8.00

Chipotle Mayo Oz

$6.00

Carolina Vinaigrette Oz

$6.00