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Cavanaugh’s On The River, Evansville, IN

Cavanaugh’s On The River

4.9 (1215)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
421 NW Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN 47708

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 3 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 1,215 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 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."
1,215 Reviews
  1. chris

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for anniversary/Thanksgiving dinner. Atmosphere was very relaxing. Staff was extremely friendly. Food was awesome.

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  2. Robert

    Indiana2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    the food was good. the menu was short. very expensive dinner.

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  3. Greg

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful setting and dinner.

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  4. Pat

    Western Kentucky / SW Indiana13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and meal!! We will definitely be back in the future!!

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  5. Rob

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time diner and certainly won't be the last!

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  6. Mathew

    Western Kentucky / SW Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fantastic experience all around. Good food, good staff, and beautiful restaurant. Unfortunately, it’s attached to a casino that smells like an ashtray but once inside the restaurant, you don’t seem to smell it anymore.

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  7. Sarah

    Western NC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Food was excellent! Friendly efficient staff The view is excellent All of our needs were met Quiet atmosphere

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  8. Marjorie

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, service and ambience! Excellent choice for a tasteful birthday celebration. We enjoyed the acoustics that allowed the superb live performance by Bob Green at the piano bar to flow into the dinning area. We will be back!

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  9. Brooke

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. As you know it's pricey. Some items I didn't feel like were worth the cost but still very good so I'm happy overall.

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  10. Nate

    Central Kentucky1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice setting for some very over priced food. Waiter seemed to be disinterested, beer was stale..piano bar was cool.

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FAQs

Cavanaugh’s On The River is rated 4.9 stars by 1215 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 3 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.
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