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River Bar & Lounge

The Cloister

Casual and inviting. A Sea Island favorite.

Where seemingly simple dishes for lunch and dinner are made extraordinary. Choose from the bar menu—small-batch American spirits, delicate French liqueurs, an extensive collection of Old and New world wines, and tasty signature drinks. Dine outside overlooking The Cloister pool and the Black Banks River. The perfect place to kick off your Sea Island stay or fuel the rest of your day. And one of many delightful places to watch the sun setting over Sea Island. Up late? We are, too! Join us for a drink, a burger or nachos, and catch the game.

Price Range:

$$$

Location:

The Cloister
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Attire:

Before 5 p.m., casual attire is acceptable. Tank tops and swim attire are not permitted.

After 5 p.m., a collared shirt is required for gentlemen. Well-kept denim is acceptable. Tank tops and swim and fitness attire are not permitted.

Reservations:

Not taken.

Dining Hours
Lunch Menu

Soupe

French Onion – $9/$14

Caramelized Onion, Baguette Crouton, Gruyère

White Bean – $9/$12

White Beans, Andouille Sausage, Collard Greens

Sea Island Seafood Gumbo – $18

Georgia Shrimp, Crawfish, Jumbo Lump Crab

Hors d’oeuvres

Pate Rustique – $14

Spice and Cognac Scented Foie, Madeira Gelé, Crostini

Escargots  la Bourguignonne – $14

Parsley and Garlic Butter, Puff Pastry

Quiche Lorraine – $16

Frisée, Bacon, Gruyère

Mussels Marinere – $18

Garlic, Shallots, Butter, Parsley, Grilled Sourdough

Deviled Eggs – $13

Black Truffle, Chives

Charcuterie et Fromage – $22

Chef's Selection of Artisan Cheeses and Meats

Accompagnements – $9 each

Seasonal Vegetables

Coleslaw

Fresh Fruit

Pomme Frites

Waffle Chips

Salade

Roasted Peach Salad – $14

Arugula, Rosemary Lil Moo Cheese, Pine Nuts, Aged Balsamic Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad – $13

Hearts of Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Meyer Lemon, House-made Caesar Dressing

Quinoa Power Bowl – $16

Red and Golden Quinoa, Seasonal Vegetables, Toasted Almonds and Citrus Vinaigrette

10 Vegetable Salad – $14

Seasonal Vegetables, Herbs, Sunflower Seed Vinaigrette

Endive and Radicchio Salad – $18

Greens, Gorgonzola, Toasted Walnuts, Pomegranate, Walnut Vinaigrette

Additions to any salad

Le Poulet: Chicken – $12

Le Crevette: Shrimp – $14

Le Poisson du Jour: Fresh Caught Fish – $15

Sandwiches

Crab Tartine – $22

Crab Cake, Canadian Bacon, Chipotle Aioli, Yard Egg, Sourdough

Croissant Club Sandwich – $17

Jambon de Paris, Comté, Broadfield Bacon, Romaine Lettuce, Tomato

Turkey Burger – $16

Avocado, White Cheddar, Bibb, Tomato, Poppy Seed Challah Bun

Summit Burger – $18

1/2 lb. Prime Ground Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Compote, Marinated Portobello Mushroom, Boursin

Chicken Salad – $14

Diced Chicken Breast, Tarragon, Mustard, Cranberry

Marinated Organic Chicken Kebab – $18

Toasted Laffa Bread, Za’atar Spice, Pickled Vegetable Salad, Harissa Aioli

Vidalia Onion Tart – $14

Sweet and Sour Onion, Mushrooms, Gorgonzola Cream, Arugula

Dinner Menu

Soupe

French Onion – $9/$14

Caramelized Onion, Baguette Crouton, Gruyère

White Bean – $9/$12

White Beans, Andouille Sausage, Collard Greens

Sea Island Seafood Gumbo – $18

Georgia Shrimp, Crawfish, Jumbo Lump Crab

Hors d'oeuvres

Pate Rustique – $14

Spice and Cognac Scented Foie, Madeira Gelé, Crostini

Escargots  la Bourguignonne – $14

Parsley and Garlic Butter, Puff Pastry

Mussels Marinere – $18

Garlic, Shallots, Butter, Parsley, Grilled Sourdough

Deviled Eggs – $13

Black Truffle, Chives

Charcuterie et Fromage – $22

Chef's Selection of Artisan Cheeses and Meats

Salade

Roasted Peach Salad – $14

Arugula, Rosemary Lil Moo Cheese, Pine Nuts, Aged Balsamic Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad – $13

Hearts of Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Meyer Lemon, House-made Caesar Dressing

Quinoa Power Bowl – $16

Red and Golden Quinoa, Seasonal Vegetables, Toasted Almonds and Citrus Vinaigrette

10 Vegetable Salad – $14

Seasonal Vegetables, Herbs, Sunflower Seed Vinaigrette

Endive and Radicchio Salad – $18

Greens, Gorgonzola, Toasted Walnuts, Pomegranate, Walnut Vinaigrette

Additions to any salad

Le Poulet: Chicken – $12

Le Crevette: Shrimp – $14

Le Poisson du Jour: Fresh Caught Fish – $15

Plats Principaux

Roasted Chicken – $36

Potato Fondant, Peas, Bacon Lardon, Morel, Pearl Onion, Chicken Jus

Braised Veal Cheek – $42

Seasonal Vegetables, Potato Butter, Red Wine Sauce

Black Sea Bass – $43

Asparagus and Chick Pea Cassoulet, Garlic Cream, Mushroom Sauce

Catch of the Day – $42

Chef’s Daily Fish Selection

Roasted Leg of Lamb – $42

Farro, Zucchini, Squash, Oyster Mushroom, Thyme Lamb Jus

Sea Island Seafood Gumbo – $25

Shrimp, Crawfish, Jumbo Lump Crab

Steak Frites

Bavette of Beef – $42

Hanger Steak

Striploin of Beef – $53

14 oz. New York Striploin

La Sauce – $3 each

Garlic and Parsley Butter

Béarnaise

Bordelaise

Lamb Jus

Accompagnements – $9/each

Seasonal Vegetables

Mashed Potatoes

Pomme Frites

Fresh Fruit

Member Classic Menu

Cobb Salad – $14

Artisan Lettuce, Hard-Boiled Egg, Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Bleu Cheese Crumbles

Garden Salad – $14

Mixed Greens, Toasted Nuts, Carrots, Cucumbers, Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Parmesan Truffle Fries – $12

Pomme Frites, Parmesan, Truffle Oil

Waffle Chips – $12

Bleu Cheese Dip

Summit Burger – $18

1/2 lb. Prime Ground Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Compote, Marinated Portobello Mushroom, Boursin

Quiche Lorraine – $16

Frisée, Bacon, Gruyère

Nachos – $12

Tortilla Chips, Pepper Jack Cheese, Salsa, Sour Cream, Guacamole

Dessert Menu

Desserts

Strawberry Eclair – $14

Honey Pastry Cream, Strawberry Balsamic Jam, Candied Marcona Almonds, Salted Honey Icecream

Coffee and Beignets – $12

Chocolate Filled Beignets, Coffee Cremeux, Whiskey Foam

French Silk Pie – $9

Chocolate Mousse, Chantilly Cream

Gold Brick Sundae – $10

Vanilla Ice Cream, Warm Gold Brick Sauce

Selection of Ice Cream and Sorbet – $10

Chef’s daily selection of Ice Cream and Sorbet

Coffee

Sea Island Blend – $5.50

Espresso – $5.50

Cappuccino – $7

Latte – $7

Hot Tea

Palais des Thés Tea Selections – $5

Children's Menu

Snacks

Simple Salad – $8

Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots

Caesar Salad – $8

Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan, Croutons, Caesar Dressing

Fresh Fruit – $9

Variety of Melons and Berries

Entrées

Quiche – $12

Petite Quiche with Ham and Cheese

Grilled Cheese – $12

Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Macaroni & Cheese – $12

Elbow Noodles with House-made Cheese Sauce

Cheeseburger – $12

Fresh Ground Beef with Choice of Cheese

Grilled or Fried Shrimp – $14

Georgia White Shrimp

Grilled or Fried Chicken – $12

Choice of Grilled Chicken Breast or Fried Chicken Fingers

Sides – $8 each

Fresh Fruit

French Fries

Broccolini

Waffle Chips

Desserts

Ice Cream – $4

Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream

Sorbet – $4

Daily Sorbet Selection

Ice Cream Chipwich – $6

House-made Ice Cream with Chocolate Chip Cookies

Late-Nite Menu

Waffle Chips – $12

Bleu Cheese, Chives

10 Vegetable Salad – $14

Seasonal Vegetables, Herbs, Sunflower Seed Vinaigrette

Pimento Cheese – $12

House-made Pimento Cheese, Fried Pork Rinds, Espelette Pepper

Loaded Fries – $12

Handcut Fries, Pepper Jack Cheese, Spring Onions, Bacon

Summit Burger – $18

1/2 lb. Prime Ground Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Compote, Marinated Portabello Mushroom, Boursin

Nachos – $12

Tortilla Chips, Pepper Jack Cheese, Salsa, Sour Cream, Guacamole

Summit Sliders – $16

Prime Ground Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Compote, Marinated Portobello Mushroom, Boursin

Deviled Eggs – $12

Black Truffle, Chives

Quiche Lorraine – $16

Frisée, Bacon, Gruyère

Escargots  La Bourguignonne – $14

Parsley and Garlic Butter, Puff Pastry

*Our Sea Island Team takes allergies very seriously. Before placing your order or consuming any food or beverage, please alert a service team member about any allergy you or your party may have. Our product may contain wheat, egg, dairy, soy, fish, or other allergens even if not listed on the menu. As required by the State of Georgia, we provide this information: “Consuming raw or undercooked meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish, or Eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.”

Experiences

River Bar Lounge

Enjoy some good company and a vintage malt whiskey, port, or cognac in a great atmosphere at the new River Bar Lounge. Grand leather chairs. Wood-paneled walls. Old nautical charts and exquisite paintings. And a ceiling made of heart of cypress and pecky cypress beams more than 200 years old. An extension of the River Bar restaurant, the lounge oozes charm and character, the perfect backdrop for nightcap, a relaxing bite, or to catch the game on TV.

Meet Chef Armando Gomez

Chef Armando found a passion for the art of cooking at a very young age. Growing up in Mexico City, he was influenced by one of the most unique and versatile cuisines in the world.

Learn about our Culinary Team

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