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River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Louisville, KY

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7
4.7
7372 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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 61 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, Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (502) 897-5000
  • 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 7,372 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 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 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."

7,372 Reviews
  1. James

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated our 28th anniversary with friends...Had a great experience!

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  2. Keith

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noah waited on us was amazing. The meal war excellent.

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  3. Marsha

    Louisville

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fun and delicious experience!. Place is a winner. Great for people watching and upbeat vibe!!

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  4. Anne

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner. Our server was attentive, pleasant and provided great recommendations. Everyones dinner was hot when delivered and delicious. Overall great experience.

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  5. David

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic. Oysters are a must. Shrimp and Scallop pasta was fantastic. Portions are great as well. Cocktails that we tried were great also. Definitely recommend.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Kristin

    Seattle

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Noah, provided excellent service. He was friendly and attentive and anticipated our needs. The food was delicious, as always. And the chocolate martini and macaron was a great treat!

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  7. Karen

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and good service. Food was excellent but a little expensive.

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  8. Gail

    Louisville

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days 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!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Teddy

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have tried salmon croquettes all over the world and this salmon croquette was simply the best! John Varanese and his assistant came over personally to welcome us, The River view and blissful. We were warmed by the brick fire. I know it is improbable but I would have partaken in a S’mores and brandy cart to heat over the fire?

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Bradley

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    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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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 7372 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 booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 61 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.
  • 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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