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River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Louisville, KY

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.8
4.8
7569 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 91 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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, Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wine

What 7,569 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for scenic views

  • 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 delights with its "delicious food," "great atmosphere," and "fantastic service." Known for "all you can eat crab legs," it boasts an expansive menu featuring fresh seafood and mouthwatering steaks. The river views and cozy ambiance make it "one of the best restaurants in Louisville."
7,569 Reviews
  1. Margaret

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The ceviche was delicious as an appetizer. My salmon and my husbands seafood platter were both good. Margaret

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  2. Jeremiah

    Key West14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First of all, we had Tiffany as a server and she was outstanding! She greeted us with a smile and welcomed us in for a delightful dinner. We started out with some delicious oysters. Then before our dinner came to the table we devoured some delicious cornbread with bourbon sorghum infused butter. WOW! Delicious! Mom and I both ordered the Scallops! Absolutely cooked to perfection. Thank you for this Amazing Experience. We will definitely be back next time we’re in Louisville. Cheers

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  3. Vicki VIP

    Louisville14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always good and our server, Tony, was excellent!

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  4. Kim

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and atmosphere. The view on the patio at dusk was gorgeous. One of my favorite places to dine in Louisville.

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  5. Morgan

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Took my boyfriend here for his birthday. Our server was incredible! I got the burger and he got all you can eat snow crab! Definitely one of the best burgers I’ve ever had and he really enjoyed the crab. Overall a very lovely experience and will definitely be going again!

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  6. Tina

    Louisville1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our Server was nice and courteous.. Good Food...Good Fun😋💕🎉 #DateNite

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time for dinner and the food was delicious. The grouper was fresh and perfectly cooked. Service was 5 star. Can’t wait for our next visit!

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  8. Glenda VIP

    Louisville10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Several of us ordered thre $24 brunch special with a salmon cake, which was supposed to include hash brown potatoes. Instead we received fried cubed potatoes, which the server said was their version of hash browns. The menu needs to be more specific. Neither of us ate our fried potatoes.

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  9. Erik VIP

    Louisville9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience. Food was delicious and i always enjoy the scene.

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  10. Evelyn VIP

    Chicago71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Despite having a reservation we had a 20 minute wait. The wait time for a cocktail was also extremely long. Unfortunate for the bar because we were there to drink and have fun. The crab risotto was tasteless, they removed it from my tab which I was grateful for. Overall a good experience.

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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 7569 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
19:00
Booked 91 times today
Google Map for River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    River Rd.
  • Area
    Downtown Louisville
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Regional 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, Takeaway, Wine
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