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River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Louisville, KY

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7
4.7
7636 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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

What 7,636 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

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for scenic views

  • 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 exceptional dining experience with "superb" seafood, attentive service, and a "beautiful river view." Guests rave about standout servers like Tyler and Raj, who create "memorable" experiences. The restaurant is a favorite for "special occasions," with a diverse menu featuring "delicious" crab legs and fresh oysters.

7,636 Reviews
  1. Victoria

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic!! Lance our server was top notch! Food was delicious and everyone was friendly and welcoming. Even socks the kitten outside.

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  2. Genevieve

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Made reservation over two weeks ago after looking at menu and knowing they offered sandwiches, (burger, chicken) especially for one person in our party who does not eat any seafood. We chose to eat her for our son’s birthday who LOVES seafood. Upon arrival we were informed well after we sat down and asked about the menu, that they had a “special menu for Mother’s Day today and tomorrow”. This was nowhere on their website or in the restaurant. They had no burgers or chicken available so no options except steak or seafood. Speaking with the unfriendly female manager, she told us they had “no bread on the line to make any type of sandwiches”. They also raised the price of the filet $15 for the exact meal not on a special weekend, for their special Mother’s Day menu. PRICE GOUGE! The manager informed us that they could not adjust any prices nor provide us with any other options for the person in our party who did not eat any type of seafood. Then two of us ordered the Hawaiian Walu fish which came out with a glaze that was burnt on the fish. The manager told us the chef said the fish would look the same if they recooked it. When asked if it would taste burnt she said it would be the same. One person chose not to get another meal and the other opted for something else. . After this we were not asked if we needed refills or dessert. We have in fact eaten here several times, but can assure you this will be the last!!!

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  3. Eric

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here and so relieved to see a business proud of their craft. I hate going out to restaurants anymore when I can make it better at home but I'll have to bow down to the chef for the masterpiece we experienced not only from the food but the service, setting, drinks and price. You get what you pay for and you can just take my money!! Cheers to you!!

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  4. Jarry

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience was nothing short of stellar. The V Tower was simply amazing, the service was impeccable. Cocktails were exceptional and well balanced. Just an amazing experience from the time we walked through the door, until we left.

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  5. David VIP

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pricey, but incredibly good. Worth every penny. Best oysters in Louisville.

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  6. Hannah

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing evening on the patio with a picture-perfect view. Chef John was out picking herbs from his personal herb and pepper garden, and he stopped by to say hello and gave our 6 month old daughter a beautiful sage flower. He was so sweet to us. My best friend was in town visiting from California and wanted to try something that was a Kentucky only kind of experience, so we chose the river house and couldn't be happier. Service was over the top. Food was perfect in every way. Great memories were made. You won't be disappointed.

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  7. Bonita VIP

    Louisville30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent spot for a business lunch. Service and food were excellent. It is one of my favorite spots for business lunches and dinners. It never disappoints.

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  8. kathleen VIP

    Hawaii135 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with wonderful view. Food and service were wonderful. I would highly recommend.

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  9. Maureen

    Louisville5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was great to have River House open again after the flood. The staff was excellent and happy to be back working.

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  10. Maria VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food did not meet expectations. Not worth the money.

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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 7636 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 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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