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River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Louisville, KY

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7 (7743)
$30 and under
Seafood
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 64 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 7,743 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 enchanting dining experience with "fine food, great cocktails and wine list, flawless service and excellent atmosphere." Guests rave about the "fresh dishes and warm ambiance," especially the seafood selections like oysters and Walu fish. The riverfront patio provides a "beautiful view," enhancing the overall experience.
7,743 Reviews
  1. Colleen VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The grilled octopus appetizer was absolutely to-die-for!! Surprisingly savory and perfection in every bite! The divers scallops with crab risotto (sub) and cheesy grits were cooked to perfection - melt-in-your-mouth and sinfully rich! Tonight has been my best dining experience here since we started going here - I switched up from my usual selections and could not have been happier with my choices. Cudos to the chef!!

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  2. Dailah

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic fresh food. Great variety, good value.

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  3. Joseph VIP

    Charlotte18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding. Food was excellent but a little pricey compared to other excellent restaurants. Would go back.

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  4. Andreas

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We mostly go there for oysters and scallops which are always prepared perfectly! Their service is amazing and we enjoy this place a lot!

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  5. Jerry VIP

    Central Kentucky28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ✨ Riverfront dining at its absolute finest. ✨ We had an incredible evening at River House Restaurant & Raw Bar—enjoying panoramic views of the Ohio River, delicious fresh seafood, juicy steaks, and a handcrafted cocktail and wine list that’s built to impress. It was one of those magical nights you never want to end. The Alaskan Colossal Crab Legs? Ridiculously huge and unbelievably delicious. The filet? Like butter—melted on contact. Every bite of every course absolutely delicious. And that fresh peachy dessert special? Absolute summer on a spoon. 🍑 Oh, and the million-dollar river view? Next-level spectacular. 🚗 Heads up: No River Road construction if you’re coming from the Zorn Ave side—smooth sailing in all the way.

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  6. Eric M .

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall experience was excellent. Drinks were great, service was timely, food was outstanding.

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  7. Anna

    Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Hawaiian Butterfish was excellent and the service was great

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  8. Chris VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a good experience and pretty good food. Skip the pi boy as the bread is wrong and doesn’t compliment the sandwich at all. Bourbon list is a little pricey but solid selection.

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  9. Mark VIP

    Central Kentucky30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the fig butter old fashioned. Tiffany was great. A lobster special came out at 4p but was gone by 5p which was disappointing.

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  10. Joey

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Craig, was fantastic. He was attentive and knowledgeable; very professional!

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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 7743 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 64 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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