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River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Louisville, KY

River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.8
4.8
7525 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
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  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample parking is available adjacent to the Restaurant. Valet parking also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 7,525 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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 "outstanding" seafood and a warm, cozy atmosphere. Known for its "fantastic" all-you-can-eat crab nights, it's a favorite for special occasions. The service is frequently praised as "exceptional," with attentive staff like Tony and Brittany enhancing the experience. A scenic river view adds charm to this must-visit Louisville gem.
7,525 Reviews
  1. Connie

    Louisville

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants. Have eaten there many times over the years. Group of 4. Everyone was pleased. I just have to comment that I had the octopus and while flavor was good I didn’t think the fingerling potatoes were cooked well. Some with cracked skins and hollow. Our server was great. I don’t remember her introducing herself.

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  2. DanF

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a nice lunch spot for a customer function.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was great and the all you can eat crab night was worth it.

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  4. Robert

    VIP

    Louisville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the Monday night all-you-can-eat snow crab special and it was delicious. I haven't had such tasty crab in a long time. I look forward to returning on another Monday night soon!

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  5. Catherine

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined on a Monday for AYCE snow crab. The food was excellent as always and Daniel was a great waiter.

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  6. Tonya

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My son and I went on Monday afternoon and had the all you can eat snow crab legs. Absolutely delicious. Service was excellent.

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  7. Ron

    VIP

    Coastal Georgia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks and food were great. The atmosphere in the restaurant with the view of the river added to our dinner.

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  8. Lisa

    VIP

    Louisville

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and cocktails, we love dining at the River House.

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  9. Gregory

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was great being as though we came from New Jersey I would definitely come back and I recommend this establishment to anyone who is visiting the area

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tiffany was a wonderful host! She made the experience great!

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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 7525 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 51 times today
Google Map for River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample parking is available adjacent to the Restaurant. Valet parking also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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