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Cavanaugh’s On The River, Evansville, IN
Cavanaugh’s On The River, Evansville, IN
Cavanaugh’s On The River, Evansville, IN
Cavanaugh’s On The River, Evansville, IN
Cavanaugh’s On The River, Evansville, IN

Cavanaugh’s On The River

4.5
4.5
1091 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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
    (812) 433-4333
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Hasnun Giray Ozses (Cavanaugh's Manager): (812) 433-4333
  • 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 1,091 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Most Booked

1,091 Reviews
  1. JoshS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Service and staff were great. Food was subpar. Steak in particular was way over cooked per the request and tenderness reflected very negatively.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    We are big prime rib eaters. We came here for our 17th wedding anniversary, spent over 200.00. Meat came out grey and tasted grey. Our surprise dessert to celebrate our anniversary was mango pineapple, kinda an odd combination to give as a free dessert. We came from Boonville and could have had a much cheaper meal at Commander’s and been much better tasting and more than half the cost.

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  3. AndreaB

    Oklahoma City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Menu selections were great. There were enough options to choose from without being overwhelming. Drink selections were good too. Quality of the food was amazing. We loved sitting by the window to see the river and it was quiet and enjoyable. We will certainly be back.

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  4. Lisa

    Austin

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal. Both good and the view were superb.

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  5. Erik

    Denver

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Waitress accidentally threw our order away and had to come back and retake order.. crab cakes had texture of a fish patty. My Net York strip was extremely salty and was not medium rare. Very medium. We cancelled our salads due to re order of meals and filled up on bread. We were celebrating our 40th anniversary and I wanted crab legs but couldn’t bring myself to spending $175 for 24 ounces. Only good thing was front desk got us in at 7:30 when we only had a choice of 9pm when reserving online. Plenty of seats, should have been more options.

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  6. CarolynS

    SW Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice place to eat. The atmosphere is always nice. The food was excellent. Great view of the river.

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  7. JarrettD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing! We had the salmon and ribeye which was the best we’ve ever had! Will definitely be returning again for date night!

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  8. JeffL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Tenderloin awesome ribeye average shrimp spectacular

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  9. HurrolG

    Western KY

    176 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    176 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice reception and seating at requested window view of the river. Outstanding cocktails including lemon drop martini. Outstanding steak for our special guest. Worth the drive with enclosed parking.

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  10. SuzannaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I had a date night. The atmosphere was wonderful, service wonderful, food wonderful. I woul highly recommend this place for a night out

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  11. BillP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food was great, service was outstanding, atmosphere was great!

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  12. JoeS

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants. Great food and service. Great view of the River.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Western KY

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service was amazing and the evening was excellent.

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  14. TinaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience2
    The steak was tough not very hot, the bread was not hot but the asparagus cold of been a lot hotter we spent 200.00 For the money spent the steak should have been not tough and it should have been served hot. Loved the View watching the Sunset it was beautiful. please only contact me through email

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  15. KennethB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed it very much and will be a repeat customer

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  16. CourtneyB

    Western KY

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and our server was the best, she was so informative and helpful.

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  17. ToniH

    Omaha

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Service was great. Food was good but crab legs was pricey and watery.. Will go back and eat again something else tho .

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  18. CarmelResident

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    DO NOT GO HERE…EVER!!! The service was slow - we sat at our table for 15 minutes before anyone came to our table to wait on us. And there was only about 10% of the tables taken (which should have been the first clue)! Once the waiter finally took our order it took another 10 minutes for our drinks to arrive. Our salads arrived a few minutes later and were good…however, our entrees came a couple of minutes after our salads and we had to put our salads aside. My wife’s salmon entree was mediocre at best. My prime rib which was ordered medium rare came well done which I sent back. After another 20 minutes my prime rib was delivered for a second time and it too was well done! By that time my wife had finished her dinner and my baked potato was already cold. I sent both items back and told them to forget about the prime rib. They offered a free desert which I declined, but they still charges me for the cold baked potato and the total bill was $150.00!!! Needless to say, this was a total waste of money and time and I am still hungry…I should have just gone to Arby’s…it would have been 10% of the cost and I would not have been hungry! Bottom line, do not go here! It was a terrible experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  19. JackG

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Food preparation needs work. No flavor in sauces. Time to table is good however. menu of drinks is limited.

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  20. Scott

    SW Indiana

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best prime rib I’ve ever tried. The wife loves her twin tails too. The waitress was awesome and very attentive. As usual this place is well worth the trip and money.

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  21. CarolynW

    Mississippi

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic. Servers were extremely nice and fast

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and atmosphere! Definitely would dine there again

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  23. BFN1

    St. Louis

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice place for a quiet meal Service was great

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  24. JimV

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    My strip steak had 5 oz of grissle and no peppercorns

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  25. RitaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food was great. Tawni our server was wonderful and the view of the river was fantastic.

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  26. AnnetteD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We enjoyed a nice birthday dinner with family, looking out at the river and eating delicious food.

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  27. ROMONICAO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food is always great. The only issue I had on my last visit, my bread wasn’t warm when I received it. The staff is always friendly and the environment is always nice and welcoming.

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  28. RogerS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    It had been awhile since we had a meal at the restaurant but little had changed. The drinks were well prepared and the food was very tasty. I did think it was a little pricey for the overall quality. Still no big complaints!

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  29. LWiton

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding. Seven of us ate there last night. Every entree was excellent. Our waitress was excellent as well. We could not have asked for better service or food!

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  30. BrittniO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    1st time diner & I was highly pleased with the entire experience. Thank you helping me making my celebration for my Dad extremely satisfying. I’m pretty sure of won daughter of year. From the food, live piano music, friend staff, and the great view! I can’t wait to dine there again.

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  31. Kydaddyo

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been there twice. Had prime rib both times. Pricey but worth it. Relaxing atmosphere but too loud in piano bar area. Request window side table in main dining room. A++

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  32. Alananoldfoodie

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Had to send our entree's back twice, and still not right ! Worst prime rib that I have ever had in my life. The meat was so tough, that you could not cut it with their serrated steak knife ! My wife and I both ordered our filet and prime rib medium rare. So sad to see this quality of food , used to be one our favorite area restaurants.

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  33. Jane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was fine dining experience and lovely place to visit. We requested a table next to the river and had a beautiful sunset.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Most of the time, this restaurant is 5 stars- hands down. Great service, great food. This time, it just wasn’t 5 stars. Food was cold, steaks were over cooked sadly, and check took a while to get which was well over $200. Was just expecting more.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Good food. If you get river view it enhances. Had to go through smoke smelling are to get there.

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  36. ChrisH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was very good though slightly pricey. Employees were friendly and attentive and helpful. Had an excellent time at the piano bar!

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  37. Jenn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The room was quiet and relaxing with a wonderful musician. The bartender, Bryant, was very attentive and made the best margaritas! The crap cakes were exceptional!!

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  38. Elaine

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We were disappointed by the limited menu items and it was much too expensive for what was offered.

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  39. DonT

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very nice meal, excellent service! Experience and food was well worth the expense. Service accommodated a pleasurable Mother’s Day lunch for wife, daughter, and 4 year old granddaughter.

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  40. Miles

    Western KY

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Sergey is such an excellent waiter. He always takes great care of us. Food was excellent.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Cavanaugh’s On The River is rated 4.5 stars by 1091 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 PM


Booked 11 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
  • 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
    (812) 433-4333
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Hasnun Giray Ozses (Cavanaugh's Manager): (812) 433-4333
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