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River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Louisville, KY

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7
4.7
7364 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
A photo of River House Restaurant & Raw Bar restaurant

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7
$30 and under
Seafood
Downtown Louisville

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 64 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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!

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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
    (502) 897-5000
  • 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 7,364 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for outdoor dining

  • 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 delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "breathtaking views" of the Ohio River, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. The seafood is "outstanding," and the atmosphere is both "cozy" and "inviting."

7,364 Reviews
  1. Gail

    Louisville

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Lander, was friendly and attentive. The holiday atmosphere was festive and our entrees were served hot and flavorful. We couldn’t have asked for anything more!

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  2. Bradley

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. We will definitely return. The only nick was the grilled oyster appetizer

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  3. John

    Chicago

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always a great meal and experience. a great time in the summer months on the lawn watching the river.

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  4. Tim

    Indiana

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joey was a great server. He made the dining experience wonderful.

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  5. Eric

    Cincinnati

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    There is always a great view of the Ohio River on the ' Four Seasons ' patio. Food and service are always superb.

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  6. Catherine

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at River House! The special Maker’s chocolate martini was phenomenal, as well as our food! The seared scallops are delightful.

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  7. Tracy

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always. Great service great food. This place is just such a great place to go and they helped us celebrate my mothers and sons birthdays perfectly.

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  8. EvanZ

    Louisville

    98 reviews

    1.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our meal tonight was easily the worst dining experience we've had in a very long time. My wife's soup was served without a spoon and we waited and I had no choice but to go up to the server's station and ask for one. My wife's cold seafood salad lacked dressing of any sort and was tasteless and small in portion. My seafood salad po boy was very awful. The bread was tasteless and dried out. I had ordered a side dish of fried green tomatoes. I didn't receive them--despite repeatedly asking about their status--until the end of the meal right before I paid the check. My Dad ordered the scallops but due to its poor taste he could only eat half. My Dad found the hard metal chairs particularly uncomfortable. Very disappointed to spend $165 for the three of us and we experienced poor food and service. I'd like the manager to call me about this. Your restaurant used to be a place we counted on for a great dining experience. Apparently not any more.

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  9. Colleen

    Louisville

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner for 4. Our wait staff were wonderful, especially our primary server, Tyler. If lobster thermidor is on the menu, we recommend it. The grilled romaine salad is delicious. The smoked bourbon cocktail is fun and tasty. The key lime pie was very good, as was the butterscotch budino. Overall a great dining experience and is highly recommended.

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  10. christine

    West Palm Beach

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great server, Kylee, and the food was excellent. Our table was at a window with a picturesque view of the river. We arrived at 4:30 and the restaurant was a bit quiet but, when we left 2 hours later it was bustling inside.

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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 7364 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of River House Restaurant & Raw Bar restaurant

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7
$30 and under
Seafood
Downtown Louisville

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 64 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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