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River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Louisville, KY

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.8
4.8
7599 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 107 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

What 7,599 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 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 a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food," "outstanding service," and "beautiful views of the river." Known for its "all-you-can-eat crab legs" and fresh seafood, the patio dining is a highlight. The staff, including standout servers like Lance and Tony, enhance the overall experience.
7,599 Reviews
  1. Philip

    Louisville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, drinks, and service were top notch! There were four of us and we has oysters and octopus for appetizers. Oysters were excellent! Seafood trio of lobster tail, tuna, and scallops on a bed of risotto was superb. The key lime pie for dessert is a must! Staff were very professional and had great recommendations! Would definitely recommend and hope to be back soon.

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  2. Julie

    Louisville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the best server! Tyler was super knowledge about the menu and had great recommendations. We decided to make it our annual birthday lunch location!

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  3. Paul

    Charlotte20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Raj & Tyler both took care of us. Raj was someone who creates experiences. His responses were always “ I’ll make that happen for you”, “ absolutely”, “I guarantee you will love it” , etc. We started with a dozen oysters- the cucumber mignonette was incredible. My wife said “ I wish you had lobster bisque” Raj’s reply “ I’ll make that happen for you”. It was the best lobster bisque we’ve ever had. Entree’s- we shared a 16oz Smoked Ribeye, Lobster Tail, Potatoes & Crab Risotto. Smoked Old Fashioned & Pistachio Espresso Martini-WOW!! Top 2 dining experience in my 60 yr life!

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  4. mark

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and very attentive servers . Nice view of the river also!

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  5. Joanna VIP

    Louisville10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at River House yesterday, on Easter, with friends. The meal was superb, as was the service. Today I dined there with a friend, and had a seafood salad (without Cajun spices) that was superb. So, again, was the service. What great place to dine!!! I do so soften.

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  6. David

    Louisville10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, enjoyed the food and atmosphere on such a beautiful day.

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  7. Patty VIP

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bryce our bartender and Taylor our server both provided excellent service. Friendly, attentive, courteous and respectful. We’ll request them when we return. Food was excellent as well.

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  8. StephenW

    Louisville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, on a very busy day.

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  9. Jean

    Louisville13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Table was inside by a window. Had a lovely view and lovely brunch

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  10. Kurt

    Chicago36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Easter brunch yesterday and it was super! Chef made berry French toast with maple syrup, candied pecans and crème fraiche topped with bacon. It was delicious. We sat on the covered porch and enjoyed the sunny day with the river view. We always have great servers and great service at River House, but this gentleman was awesome. Never intrusive, but prompt with service and serving. Also the coffee was delicious served with steamed milk. When dining with Chef Varanese, expect the best.

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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 4.8 stars by 7599 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 107 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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