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River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Louisville, KY

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.8
4.8
7533 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 83 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for business meals
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wine

What 7,533 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for scenic views

  • Louisville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Louisville

    Great for scenic views

  • Louisville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River House Restaurant & Raw Bar offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "amazing service" and "excellent food." Guests enjoy the "beautiful view of the river" and "great atmosphere," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. The menu features "fresh seafood" and "delicious" dishes, complemented by attentive staff.

7,533 Reviews
  1. Jerry VIP

    Louisville27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    River House delivered another unforgettable evening. Tonight’s main event? The ultimate showdown: all-you-can-eat crab legs. Challenge enthusiastically accepted, but after an endless wave of succulent crab, the crustaceans claimed a decisive victory. A noble defeat, indeed. Beyond the crab feast, River House dazzles with its expansive menu, featuring everything from tender, mouthwatering steaks to the freshest, most vibrant seafood dishes. Whether you're a surf or turf fan, River House guarantees a tasty memorable dining experience, with a beautiful sunset sure to excite.

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  2. DDsFoodie1987 VIP

    Kansas City16 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Worst meal I’ve ever paid for. Oysters tasted like they came from river. Drinks were awful.

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  3. Julie

    Chicago20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our witness was amazing!!! My only concern is the table was too small for 4 people

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  4. Terry VIP

    New York City68 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Every dish was fantastic, which has a big value in terms of price and volume in NYC. We were all satisfied with the foods.

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  5. Bonita VIP

    Louisville26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My client /friend and I had a perfect lunch. It was an excellent environment in which to catch up and discuss business and life without a lot if noise. The food and service were excellent as always. Our server was attentive without being intrusive. We had the octopus and seafood salad --both were excellent.

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  6. Geoffrey

    Louisville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Over the past ten years, we have celebrated our wedding anniversaries at River House restaurant. They make us feel special and give us a romantic table overlooking the river. The specials are unique and always of the highest quality. Their beverage menu is superb, and the service is very professional.

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  7. John VIP

    Louisville58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always have a great time at River House. Thanks for making my birthday special!

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  8. Connie

    Louisville32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants. Have eaten there many times over the years. Group of 4. Everyone was pleased. I just have to comment that I had the octopus and while flavor was good I didn’t think the fingerling potatoes were cooked well. Some with cracked skins and hollow. Our server was great. I don’t remember her introducing herself.

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  9. DanF

    Indiana6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a nice lunch spot for a customer function.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was great and the all you can eat crab night was worth it.

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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 4.8 stars by 7533 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 83 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    River Rd.
  • Area
    Downtown Louisville
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary 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, Takeaway, Wine
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