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River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Louisville, KY

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7
4.7
6023 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
River House Restaurant and Raw Bar is Louisville’s premiere riverfront dining destination. It is the vision of award-winning chef and restaurateur John Varanese and seats 330 in its main dining room, raw bar, and patio. Guests experience a charming “home like” atmosphere as they enter the restaurant from the front porch garden area. Enter through a 20-foot tall by 40-foot wide water wall, and enjoy intimate decor, and a floor-to-ceiling glass wall overlooking the back courtyard and river, River House is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. The menu features regional cuisine with a Southern flair and an emphasis on fresh seafood including Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, BBQ Braised Beef Short Rib, and the Maker’s Mark Bourbon Barrel Smoked Salmon. Our 15 foot raw bar features assorted raw oysters, king crab, and jumbo shrimp. Reservations are recommended. We look forward to serving you!

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 97 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Contemporary American, Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (502) 897-5000

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Neighbourhood

    Downtown Louisville

  • Cross Street

    River Rd.

  • Parking Details

    Ample parking is available adjacent to the Restaurant. Valet parking also available.

  • Entertainment

    Located adjacent to the River House Restaurant and Raw Bar, Levee at the River House is the perfect spot to share a meal with family and friends and to enjoy some choice River night life. At Levee, the emphasis is on live entertainment with some of Louisville’s most exciting local musicians and singers on an intimate stage.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wine

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What 6,023 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for scenic views

  • Central Kentucky

    Most Booked

  • Louisville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Louisville

    Great for scenic views

  • Louisville

    Most Booked

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  1. Great

    SW Indiana

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was very good. We enjoyed the food, we really liked the scenery, asked for a table on the lower deck but given one in a highly trafficked area next to the bar instead. Even though there were plenty other tables--(Sad) over all was a good experience.
  2. JeffreyW

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fabulous and service outstanding. Couldn’t have asked for anything better
  3. Roney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ladies birthday lunch. Fabulous food and service with lots of fun visiting time. Sheridan 🙌🏼
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful experience and meal. We will be back soon!
  5. JTTTChin

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Went and sat outside on their deck. It was a great day for it. The waitstaff was excellent and very attentive without being overbearing. The food was good, as were the cocktails, I wish I had known how expensive the mkt price crab tower was, as the 125 was definitely a surprise. I'm not saying it wasn't delicious. I just dislike when things are listed as market price and the waitstaff can't tell you how much it will be when you ask. I'm still glad we got to enjoy it, though. Will definitely come back
  6. JenniferU

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best seafood restaurants I've ever been to. Highly recommend based on the quality, variety, service and ambiance. Will absolutely return when back in the Louisville area.
  7. DavidR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great visit and dinner! Food was amazing. Service was even better.
  8. WillisF

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. This was our second time and we will comeback again.
  9. DaveW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Food was OK. Appetizer was good and cornbread was good. Fish was just OK
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good experience. Fantastic service and wonderful food.
  11. Dawn

    Louisville

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food with a great view ! Thank you Carson for your service and recommendations
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful dining experience. Food was great. Service was awesome. Just a great venue!!!
  13. KimB

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service1ambience5
    We waited 30 minutes after being seated to be waited on. Our server was nice, but our bar orders were incorrect. Salads were fine, but main entrees weren't as expected. The lobster tail was cold. Too pricey with overworked staff and non accommodating manager. Great outdoor seating along the river and enjoyed the live music from next door restaurant.
  14. mbd722

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal at River House! We are never disappointed when we dine here. This is where we take any out of town guests. Our server, Grace, was lovely and attentive. Can't wait to return! Our favorite place!
  15. Conley

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time going, and we will definitely be going back. The food was outstanding, the service was amazing, and we had a great time. Definitely recommend it to anybody looking for a good place to eat and drink.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The lunch menu was very affordable. Comfortable outdoor dining and the service was exceptional. The daily specials were winners in my party.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience here. Thoroughly enjoyed the raw oysters and Brussel sprouts for our appetizers. I love the charred octopus so that was my main dish. One sister had the kale salad which was the perfect size and had the best tasting dressing. The kale was very tender. My other sister had the flank steak. Even though the marinade did not add a lot of flavor, she said it was a perfect medium rare with a nice char.
  18. DougB

    Louisville

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely love River house! The best food excellent seafood perfect view of the river
  19. TaniB

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the second time we’ve been to River House. It was absolutely amazing again! There is nothing we’ve had there that hasn’t been 100% delicious! The seafood tower (jumbo shrimp, lump crab, oysters and lobster tail) was amazing. Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin over squash…the squash was unbelievable! You can’t go wrong with River House!
  20. CharlesE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    My wife took me to River House for my birthday. I had been there once before and liked it. We had some selections from the Raw Bar, an appetizer and entrees which were all excellent. Service was good as it got busy while we were there on a holiday weekend. We will definitely return!
  21. DonM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The overall service was very good, the food was excellent. I had the Filet and lobster tail, my Date had the plank cooked Salmon. The price of the food and drinks are more expensive than what I would normally spend. I recommend that you look at the menu of the dinners and drinks before going, as not to have a price shock. Reservations are a must as the Restaurant is always booked. The drinks are quite good, as we waited at the bar to be seated. The bar tender was very knowledgeable and took time to answer questions that we had about certain drinks. The only issue we had was where we were seated it was next to the bar and it was quite crowded and loud. Make sure you tell them exactly what area you want to be seated and make sure you go back to the front when it is time for your table, we went to the bar outside and had to call the front to know if our table was ready .
  22. Sheree

    Louisville

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Enjoyed dinner. Sat outside it seemed a little noisy and chilly but it was all good
  23. CarlS

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    Outstanding outside seating and really good food.
  24. DavidW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visit. Food was fantastic. Comfortable atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyable evening.
  25. RobertG

    Louisville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My party and I dined outside on the patio, and it was a wonderful experience. The service was friendly and professional, the food excellent, and the drinks well-made.
  26. JoeML

    Louisville

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. Great outdoor space next to water …
  27. Kelly

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our meal and service
  28. Laurie

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Our first time here… wasn’t sure what to expect and we were pleasantly surprised! The view was lovely! Weather was perfect (which helped)! Our waitress, Anna, was very attentive and pleasant. We told her we wanted to take our time and she was very accommodating! ‘I would highly recommend this restaurant. If we’re ever back in Looaville we will return!
  29. DeeJ

    Louisville

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great place to dine with a gorgeous view. The food and service is excellent
  30. dottie

    Louisville

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful oysters! Wonderful meal. Our server Trinity was excellent. Always great atmosphere
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From start to finish was a wonderful experience! Our hostess met our request to sit outside. Our server Jenn was the BEST!! She greeted us with a smile & checked on us frequently throughout our lunch. We greatly appreciate the EXCELLENT service she provided….she is a GREAT example of how to be an Awesome server!!
  32. Jayshea

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our waiter super nice the food was delicious and we had a good time
  33. SteveK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our 6th time eating here. Amazing food and drinks with great views and ambiance. I highly recommend the 8oz Filet and the Makers Mark Salmon.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Service, food and ambiance very good. I love this place, I highly recommend it.
  35. CindyH

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite and go to spot. Great service. Enjoy the view and the seafood is superb!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible service and incredible food at a great price. I will be back.
  37. Marlo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Andrew was our server, he was excellent in explaining the specials, got our second cocktail quickly. Overall he was friendly and conversational. A big plus was that he came back and thanked us for our generosity, we believe in tipping nicely. I have never had a server come back and thank us for our generosity; it was a nice gesture. Our food was delicious, the pork tenderloin never disappoints.
  38. Kitty

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great view of the river. The service was superb and a wonderful fellowship with friends. Would definitely recommend this place to others.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always!! Great patio seating overlooking the River!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All good. Thank you.

FAQs

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 897-5000.

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 6023 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 97 times today
Google Map for River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    River Rd.

  • Neighbourhood

    Downtown Louisville

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Contemporary American, Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Ample parking is available adjacent to the Restaurant. Valet parking also available.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

    Located adjacent to the River House Restaurant and Raw Bar, Levee at the River House is the perfect spot to share a meal with family and friends and to enjoy some choice River night life. At Levee, the emphasis is on live entertainment with some of Louisville’s most exciting local musicians and singers on an intimate stage.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wine

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