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Cavanaugh’s On The River, Evansville, IN

Cavanaugh’s On The River

4.8 (1228)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
421 NW Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN 47708

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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

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What 1,228 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
  • 4.5Value

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

    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 "excellent food and atmosphere" with standout service from staff like Sergey and Amariyah. Diners frequently praise the "beautiful view" and "calming atmosphere" alongside "perfectly cooked" dishes such as prime rib and crab cakes. Ideal for celebrations, its "amazing ambiance" and "outstanding service" make it a top choice for memorable dining.
1,228 Reviews
  1. Bruce VIP

    Central Kentucky31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Expected increased prices since last visit, wasn’t surprised. Dinner was excellent

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  2. Jay VIP

    Columbus1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Crab Legs overcooked and not fresh. Ribeye overcooked.

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  3. AndyS

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and atmosphere Loved the experience We’ll be back

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  4. CONNIE

    Western Kentucky / SW Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely evening with friends. Good food and good company. Good music too.

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  5. Sandra

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sergey was our server and he did a wonderful job. The food was amazing.

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  6. Lisa

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made a reservation the beginning of the week for a table by the window on the River since it was my birthday; when we were seated it was by the window but not water. They rescheduled me for 45 mins and then I got by the window. Service was good and food was delicious. I received a free dessert for my birthday. Even though I don’t like raspberry it was still really good. I would like to eat there more often but I can’t afford it.

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  7. Adrienne

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The view was nice and our server, Amariyah, was very good, but the food was definitely lacking especially for the prices. We had to send the lobster bisque back for being cold, and even when the new bowls came out, they weren’t steaming hot as soup should be. The entrees were “ok”, but again, not hot and very limited on flavor other than salty. Was definitely expecting better. Overall: disappointed.

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  8. Cherise

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Cavanaugh's was outstanding. The onion soup was fabulous. The prime rib was served perfectly.

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  9. Tatia

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding! The food was excellent perfect for a birthday celebration! Out table was overlooking the River beautiful view

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  10. Christine

    Nashville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic and so kind. Thank you for your kindness.

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Cavanaugh’s On The River is rated 4.8 stars by 1228 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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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