THE RIVER ROOM & RHINO LOUNGE: Inspired Cuisine

The River Room

Café, Private Dining, Bakery & Coffee Shoppe

Owners Jess Jazey-Spoelstra and Harmen Spoelstra opened The River Room and put Museum London on the local dining map. The exceptional menu reflects Jess’ culinary philosophy “to create exceptional food at reasonable prices,” with lots of New York-style bravado. Since 2014, the stylish Rhino Lounge Bakery & Coffee Shoppe has been known for its sleek ambience, creative menu, specialty coffees and outstanding baked goods.

Chef Jeff Fortner

The Scene

The River Room offers outstanding food and service in a stunning space with fabulous views of the Forks of the Thames and the old courthouse. Jess Jazey-Spoelstra’s sophisticated design sensibility is reflected in the cuisine as well as the stylish and relaxed interior. The ambience is warm and friendly, with glass, leather and linen textural elements. An attractive curved bar at the entrance and photos pay homage to New York City.

Pastry Chef
Michele Lenhardt

Menu Highlights

Chef Jeff Fortner and his team deliver well-executed features, including the signature East Coast Lobster Roll on a topsider bun. Menu choices include a variety of sharing plates, entrée-sized salads, Napoli-style pizza, and mains from a Vegan Cannelloni to a Braised Ontario Lamb Shank.
Über Pastry Chef Michele Lenhardt brings dessert offerings at both locations to a new level. Try the River Room’s signature Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée and the popular Cronuts at the Rhino Lounge.

Yes, after a two-year hiatus, Rhino Lounge has reopened to great excitement for their greatly missed coffee, espresso, cappuccino and lattes, as well as vegan takes on such classics as Mac ’n’ Cheese, Sausage Rolls, Cheesecake and Dutchies.

Soufflé by Reservation

The River Room’s prix fixe Brunch Menu features a dozen dishes, including a classic Eggs Benedict with toasted English muffin, hollandaise sauce, roasted potatoes, and a choice of traditional peameal bacon or in-house smoked salmon.

At Rhino Lounge, by reservation only:
Daily 12pm Gruyere Soufflé
Daily 2:30pm Chocolate Soufflé with Chocolate Crème Anglaise