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River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Louisville, KY

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7 (7765)
$30 and under
Seafood
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 77 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 7,765 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 "exceptional service" and "delicious food" in a scenic riverfront setting. Guests rave about the "beautiful views of the Ohio River" and the expertly crafted seafood dishes, like the Alaskan Colossal Crab Legs and the monkfish. The "friendly and professional" staff ensures a memorable dining experience.
7,765 Reviews
  1. Sandy

    Minneapolis - St. Paul10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The server gave us the wrong bill and it took a very long time to find her to correct it. The food was fresh and had excellent taste. The prices were reasonable especially for seafood.

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  2. L VIP

    Central Kentucky49 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the river view. The mussels were just ok. In the seafood platter, the scallops and shrimp were good, but the grouper seemed a bit strong or fishy. (Yes, I know it is fish..but this was a little too strong). Maybe cod would be better in this trio. The cornbread was a yummy standout…as usual! The “cocktail sauce” tasted like Ketchup.

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  3. Jenny VIP

    Central Kentucky19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Best meal I’ve ever had there! The walu was outstanding!

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  4. Sherry

    Little Rock1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant. Loved that it is on the water.

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  5. Brian

    Central Kentucky1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Great tasting food. Great value.

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  6. james

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great, service was great, our server “Craig “ was outstanding

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  7. Dee

    Central Kentucky15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brooke told excellent care to make our dining experience special. Attentive without rushing us. Was great explaining all the specials and specifics about each dish. The food was delicious. The Bourbon Peach dessert was to die for.. 😊

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  8. Virginia

    Central Kentucky2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived a few minutes early & waited at the bar for the rest of our party to arrive. Bartender was friendly & we had a great cocktail while we waited. The service was heat. Very professional & yet friendly. I had not been there before & was pleased at how the tables were set so we were not too close to other diners. The food was excellent. I ordered 2 appetizers for the table (seared octopus w fingerling potatoes is highly recommended) My entree was the short rib quesadilla. Excellent choice. As a matter of fact because I had such a great lunch, I took my granddaughters there for lunch the next day! I will be a regular here. The menu is extensive. Service excellent

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  9. Bonnie VIP

    South Carolina146 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made last minutes reservations for lunch here on July 4th. We were seated on the lovely patio, facing the river. Surprisingly, not many people were dining at this time. Service was very good. Our server gave good recs and was very helpful. She did get one of our orders incorrect but she quickly admitted the mistake and corrected it. Food was good. The salmon salad was tasty but the mustard dressing was a bit much...maybe next time on the side. The oysters were fresh. The chicken and corn chowder, octopus, and shrimp po boy were very good. The salmon sandwich vs the salmon entree was the mixup but it ended up fine. Not quite sure why this restaurant didn't make it to a lot of the online lists for best restaurants. Our group really enjoyed our experience and plans on returning.

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  10. Tom

    Mobile1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Raj was awesome! Service was good. Food was amazing.

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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 7765 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
10:00 PM
Booked 77 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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