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River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Louisville, KY

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7 (7722)
$30 and under
Seafood
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 91 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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!

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wine

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What 7,722 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for scenic views

  • Central Kentucky

    Most Booked

  • 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 an exquisite dining experience with "phenomenal food, scenery and service." Guests rave about the "excellent fresh dishes" and "warm ambiance," enhanced by "great views of the river." The patio dining is a highlight, perfect for special occasions. Attentive staff ensure a memorable visit.
7,722 Reviews
  1. Dean

    Nashville38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved the grouper cheeks and salmon. Service was great and live music was an added bonus

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  2. Kasia VIP

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply amazing our server Josh was perfect and attended to all of our needs.

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  3. Alan

    Central Kentucky2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite places to go. I try to sit on the patio and look out over the river. The food is always fantastic.

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  4. Clifford VIP

    Central Kentucky14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It's summer time so serve rose wine that's not sparkling

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  5. Howard

    Orlando / Central Florida East7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy the River House when I am in Louisville. The food and service is excellent and a relaxing atmosphere.

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  6. Danny

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our intent was to go for the All You Can Eat Crab legs, but we didn't realize it was a seasonal thing. But, had the Seafood Platter, and it was EXCELLENT. Can't wait to get back.

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  7. Dan VIP

    Central Kentucky49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife took me to River House Restaurant & Raw Bar on Father’s Day and our dining experience was nothing short of amazing! The food, the service, the wine and cocktail lists and certainly the beautiful river front views and warm atmosphere are all 5 stars. Led by Chef/owner, John Varanese and GM, Dan O’Connell their teams hit total perfection on every level. If it is for a special occasion or an excellent lunch or dinner this is the perfect spot to enjoy it all !

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  8. Debra

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    River House never disappoints! Our food was fabulous and our waiter was attentive without being obtrusive. We were seated with a view of the river and the room had a quiet hum of conversation.

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  9. Sheree'

    Central Kentucky2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We love River House. However, this was the worst server experience we have had there. Server not in tune with taking care of patrons. Had to wait a while for drinks & refills. No appetizer plates provided. He had a bit of an attitude. He was not up to par as a River House server.

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  10. Lori

    Central Kentucky1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a terrific dinner celebration. Service was great even on a crowded night. Prices were right in range and the attention to detail and flavor was refreshing!

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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 4.7 stars by 7722 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
Booked 91 times today
Google Map for River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207

Additional information

  • Cross street
    River Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wine
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