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River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Louisville, KY

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.8
4.8
7548 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 84 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 7,548 people are saying

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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.

7,548 Reviews
  1. Tonya VIP

    Louisville7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We have visited RH several times. This visit wasn't the best. Bar drink service was very slow, wine arrived after the meal was almost finished.

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  2. Susan

    Louisville7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    When waiting at the bar for our table - bartenders were great, hosts were great, food was great. The valet was great and personable. Our server did the minimum, felt like he did not want to be there. Will go again and see if it was just a fluke. But when paying those prices - want better table service.

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  3. Julia

    Western KY1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time eating here and we loved it! Food and drinks were DELICIOUS. Loved the atmosphere. We sat in the back “porch” area that gave great views of the river. Our server, Joey, was fantastic - very friendly and knowledgeable about the drinks/menu. When we were first seated and had ordered drinks, it took a while for them to come out. Without even saying anything, our server (Joey) apologized and not long after the manager came out to apologize and told us the drinks would be complimentary due to the wait. Even with that, we had a great experience. Will definitely be coming back!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    As usual, Chef Varanese served wonderful food. But my espresso was tepid at best, like it sat on the kitchen counter in its metal cup until the server came to get it.

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  5. SteveT

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place, service, and food. Seafood was very fresh, as well as properly prepared. We'll be back!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was really cozy. Will return without a doubt!

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Trinity was amazing!! Food was delicious and drinks always came super fast. 100000/10 would recommend!! We are already looking forward to going back!! :)

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  8. Sue VIP

    Nashville50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Denzhel, our excellent server, helped me choose from the extensive menu. I had oysters three ways: east coast (Bluepoint), west coast (huge and flavorful, called, I believe, Sunset), and the house V style (Rockafeller and the best I've ever had, as they add crab). I also had a lobster tail (very tender and flavorful) and 1 crab cake (no filler, just some colorful pepper bits inside). I added the special side of Butternut Squash with Goat cheese, which had a touch of sweetness (I would order every time, if available!). The complimentary hot cornbread was a nice addition. There were even more items on them menu that I wanted to try. What a great restaurant, with a beautiful river-view. I heartily recommend!

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  9. Nina VIP

    Louisville90 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    David our server did an excellent job of taking care of us. Our orders came in a very timely manner. As expected food was delicious. Thoroughly enjoyed our meals!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daniel was amazingly awesome!! We had a great dinner !!!

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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 7548 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 84 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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