A New Chapter at Riverhorse on Main
For decades, Riverhorse on Main has helped define dining on Park City’s historic Main Street. Today, a new chapter begins — one that honors the restaurant’s legacy while continuing to evolve through creativity, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to exceptional hospitality.
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From its award-winning history to the people shaping what comes next, Riverhorse continues to be guided by the same principles that have defined it for years: thoughtful cuisine, consistency, memorable service, and a genuine connection to Park City.
Now, under the culinary leadership of Executive Chef Ryan Williams, Riverhorse enters its next era with a renewed focus on seasonal creativity, precision, and the experiences that have made it a Park City institution.
OUR STORy
Rooted in Park City. Shaped by Time.
Riverhorse on Main has long been woven into the fabric of Park City’s historic Main Street.
For years, guests have come through its doors for more than a meal. They come for the experience — the energy of the dining room, the care behind every plate, the warmth of the service, and the feeling of being part of something that has become a Park City tradition.
Through changing seasons, evolving menus, and generations of guests, Riverhorse has remained committed to a simple idea: that great dining is built on consistency, creativity, and genuine hospitality.
That commitment has earned Riverhorse a place among Park City’s most distinguished restaurants, but its legacy is not something the team sees as finished.
Today, Riverhorse is entering its next chapter — honoring everything that came before while creating space for new ideas, new leadership, and a renewed culinary vision.
Because legacy is not about standing still. It is about knowing what to preserve — and what to keep pushing forward.
Dave Spence, Owner
Ryan Williams, Executive Chef
MEET THE TEAM
The people behind Riverhorse on Main bring together experience, leadership, and a shared commitment to exceptional hospitality. Together, they guide the restaurant’s next chapter while honoring the legacy that has made Riverhorse a Park City institution.
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For Dave Spence, building businesses has always been about seeing potential — and knowing how to turn it into something built to last.
Dave Spence is the Owner of Riverhorse on Main and a lifelong entrepreneur with decades of experience building and growing businesses. After purchasing Alpha Packaging at age 26, Dave helped grow the company from a small operation into an organization employing hundreds before continuing his work in pharmaceutical packaging and business leadership.
Dave became an owner of Riverhorse in 2011 and today plays an active role in guiding the restaurant into its next chapter — honoring its legacy while creating opportunities for continued growth, new leadership, and thoughtful evolution.
Together with his wife, Suzie, Dave also owns Spence Vineyards, a family-run Howell Mountain winery in Napa Valley, creating a natural connection between their passion for wine and the dining experience at Riverhorse.
Build. Preserve. Evolve.
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Chef Ryan Williams is the Executive Chef of Riverhorse on Main, where he has spent 14 years growing alongside one of Park City’s most established fine dining restaurants.
Known for his creativity, precision and ability to lead a high-volume kitchen without compromising quality, Ryan approaches cooking with a balance of discipline and curiosity.
Alongside Riverhorse’s seasonal menu and signature dishes, he regularly creates specials inspired by different ingredients, techniques and culinary cultures — often bringing those influences together through thoughtful fusion.
After years of developing menus, leading teams and representing Riverhorse at a James Beard Dinner in New York City, Ryan now steps into the Executive Chef role with a clear vision: to honor the restaurant’s legacy while continuing to evolve what arrives on the plate.
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General Manager
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Precision
Every detail matters — from the first preparation in the kitchen to the final plate served at the table.
Creativity
We honor what guests love while making room for new ideas, seasonal inspiration, and thoughtful evolution.
Seasonality
Our menus evolve with the seasons, guided by ingredients at their best and the flavors of the moment.
Hospitality
Great dining goes beyond the plate. It is how guests are welcomed, cared for, and remembered.
Experience the Next Chapter
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