Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Cavanaugh’s On The River, Evansville, IN

Cavanaugh’s On The River

4.8 (1214)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
421 NW Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN 47708

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
Flawless steaks. Fresh seafood. Impeccable service. Enjoy the finest cuisine paired with sweeping river views. Cavanaugh’s is the perfect place for the perfect evening.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chuck Subra
  • Catering
    CAVANAUGH’S WANTS TO HOST YOUR DINNER PARTY!<br />Are you planning a dinner party ?<br />Simply reserve your party and menu a minimum of 1 week prior to your event. Limited number of group reservations available per evening.<br />Call 812-433-4333, after 3PM Thursday – Saturday, to speak to Cavanaugh’s Manager, Joshua Hedges.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a wide range of menu and seating options that can be customized to suit your occasion, party size and budget.MENU PLANNINGAt Cavanaugh's we will work with you to create a menu that wows your guest. We have private dining menus with excellent choices or we can customize a menu to fit your specific needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Evansville, IN
  • Parking details
    Tropicana Evansville Parking Garage
  • Public transit
    Parking Garage entrance accessible from 1st Street which runs just behind the hotels and casino. From the parking garage, proceed to level 2 where you can access the skywalk to the Riverfront Events Center.
  • Entertainment
    Piano Bar Nightly
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,214 people are saying

Cavanaugh’s On The River 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Best Overall

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Best Food

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Best Service

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Best Ambiance

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Best Value

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Neighborhood gem

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Good for special occasions

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Lively

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cavanaugh's On The River offers a "calming atmosphere with a view of the river" and consistently "excellent food." Guests rave about the "perfectly cooked steaks" and "amazing service," with standout servers like Sergey and Tawni. Ideal for special occasions, this venue ensures a memorable dining experience with its "fantastic meals" and "beautiful ambiance."
1,214 Reviews
  1. Bret

    Western Kentucky / SW Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a good overall experience . We don’t usually frequent what I would call higher end food establishments because the value and experience don’t match the higher costs of the dining. Cavanaghs exceeded our expectations from the crab cakes, blacked Neptune, scallops, and our anniversary dessert. Best crab cakes we’ve had Filet was cooked perfect Service was great We will return

    Is this helpful?

  2. Kyle

    Southwest Indiana / Tri-State Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! We've been dining here for nearly 25 years and it never disappoints.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Paula

    Western Kentucky / SW Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The steak was cooked perfectly and melted in your mouth. The ambience is incredible.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Andrew

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat quickly food came out just as expected tasted amazing

    Is this helpful?

  5. Greg

    Western Kentucky / SW Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ate (salads, sides, and entrees) was really really good. And the service was great too! Very nice evening!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Stephanie

    West Palm Beach3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated our anniversary on a Saturday night. The atmosphere was perfect, not too loud. The server was professional and friendly and the timing of items was perfect. We both enjoyed the French onion soup, Caesar salad and the prime rib. Fantastic meal from beginning to end! They surprised us with a complementary dessert to enjoy with our coffee and it was delicious! Absolutely the best meal we have had in a decade!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Norm

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and our waited was outstanding (Sergey)

    Is this helpful?

  8. Ernie

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place to dine did not want to write review but the software forced me to do it

    Is this helpful?

  9. Linda

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view, outstanding service and excellent food.

    Is this helpful?

  10. John

    Southwest Indiana / Tri-State Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place to have a nice dinner. Prime rib is excellent and steaks were as well. Very calming atmosphere with a view of the river. Only downside for us was they don’t have a menu for kids and we had a six year old with us. So from now on, it will be adults only for us!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Cavanaugh’s On The River is rated 4.8 stars by 1214 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Western Kentucky / SW Indiana
  4. Evansville, IN
  5. Evansville, IN

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Cavanaugh’s On The River

421 NW Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN 47708

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Evansville, IN
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Tropicana Evansville Parking Garage
  • Public transit
    Parking Garage entrance accessible from 1st Street which runs just behind the hotels and casino. From the parking garage, proceed to level 2 where you can access the skywalk to the Riverfront Events Center.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chuck Subra
  • Entertainment
    Piano Bar Nightly
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    CAVANAUGH’S WANTS TO HOST YOUR DINNER PARTY!<br />Are you planning a dinner party ?<br />Simply reserve your party and menu a minimum of 1 week prior to your event. Limited number of group reservations available per evening.<br />Call 812-433-4333, after 3PM Thursday – Saturday, to speak to Cavanaugh’s Manager, Joshua Hedges.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a wide range of menu and seating options that can be customized to suit your occasion, party size and budget.MENU PLANNINGAt Cavanaugh's we will work with you to create a menu that wows your guest. We have private dining menus with excellent choices or we can customize a menu to fit your specific needs.
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo