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Cavanaugh’s On The River, Evansville, IN

Cavanaugh’s On The River

4.8
4.8
1212 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for scenic views
Flawless steaks. Fresh seafood. Impeccable service. Enjoy the finest cuisine paired with sweeping river views. Cavanaugh’s is the perfect place for the perfect evening.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Tropicana Evansville Parking Garage
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chuck Subra

What 1,212 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western Kentucky

    Best Overall

  • Western Kentucky

    Best Food

  • Western Kentucky

    Best Service

  • Western Kentucky

    Best Ambience

  • Western Kentucky

    Best Value

  • Western Kentucky

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Western Kentucky

    Good for special occasions

  • Western Kentucky

    Lively

  • Western Kentucky

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cavanaugh's On The River offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food, amazing service, and an amazing view." The atmosphere is elegant, making it perfect for special occasions. Highlighted by numerous guests, the service is "absolutely wonderful," with attentive staff members like Rhea and Anna enhancing each visit. The menu features well-prepared steaks and seafood, complemented by a piano bar that adds to the ambiance. Despite some mixed reviews regarding certain dishes, Cavanaugh's remains a favorite for its "great food and service," wonderful river views, and memorable dining experiences.

1,212 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Western KY2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing as always service was great as well

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  2. Moriah

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated my birthday at Cavanaugh's on the river and I really enjoyed my experience. It would have been perfect if we weren't rushed out due to an evacuation, but luckily, we were about to finish anyway. It is a very beautiful and relaxing ambiance.

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  3. Megan

    Western KY1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was Andry, and he was so kind, and answered all of our questions and recommendations.

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  4. Kristi

    Western KY2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and the wait staff was outstanding. Just what you would expect from an upscale restaurant.

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  5. Paul

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat before visiting the ford center! Great steaks for the price, and a wonderful atmosphere!

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  6. donna

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Service was great. Piano bar is always a classy touch.

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  7. Anne

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both of us ordered beef and it was delicious. It was a relatively quiet evening.

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  8. Delaney

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience! We keep coming back because the food is consistently great along with the service! Our waitress was very professional! She was just enough but not too much! Always very pleased!

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  9. Genny

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious, my filet and asparagus were cooked to perfection!

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  10. george

    Nashville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday dinner…great evening! Timely, hot, good food and service!!

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Cavanaugh’s On The River is rated 4.8 stars by 1212 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Cavanaugh’s On The River

421 NW Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN 47708

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Tropicana Evansville Parking Garage
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chuck Subra
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