River House Restaurant and Raw Bar

We stopped by the River House for lunch. The place has nice decorations, indoor and outdoor seating. It was a rainy, winter day, but even then it was a nice view. There’s hundreds of seats - like, really. We had a few appetizers (stuffed lobster was the best) and different dishes for our main course. It took way too long for the food to come out, despite the restaurant being at ~30-40% capacity. The NY strip steak came out very raw, but they changed it promptly. Problem was that even when it came out right, the steak quality didn’t justify the price. Still a nice place to go - maybe just getting a different main course.

We had to wait about 10 mins past our reservation time to be seated. Overall the meal was good. Nothing blew us away. The scallops were good. I subbed out grits for the crab risotto. Not much crab flavor. The cornbread was really good and complimentary. Our service was great. Great location on the river.

I can’t believe this place isn’t talked about more, or maybe I’m just living under a rock. There seemed to be no bad seat in this restaurant, but the back (heated) patio with the view of the river can’t be beat in my opinion. Perfect for special occasion or nice date night. Our server was lovely - she was attentive, friendly, super knowledgeable about the menu, and seemed able to read our minds whenever we needed something. The Kentucky Sunset cocktail is a must if you enjoy an amaretto sour. The complimentary cornbread was delicious and a nice surprise that we ended up taking home with us for a late night treat. But the absolute star of the show was the seafood platter - BLACKENED. We came in having been recommended this by multiple people and I’m so glad we listened. The grouper cheek

Birthday Dinner at the River House 🎂✨ I celebrated my birthday at River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, and it was such a beautiful experience. To start the evening, I ordered a Whiskey Sour made with egg white and bitters, and it was perfectly balanced—smooth, refreshing, and crafted just right. 🍹 For appetizers, we had the jumbo lump crab and the spinach artichoke dip, and both were absolutely delicious. The crab was fresh and flavorful, and the dip was creamy with just the right amount of seasoning. The atmosphere along the river made the night feel even more special, and the service was warm and attentive. It was a wonderful place to celebrate a birthday and just enjoy good food and good energy. If you're looking for a spot in Louisville for a special occasion, date night, or celebration d

If you’re looking for a place in Louisville to eat outside with a view, River House is fantastic. The lawn rolls right down to the river with Adirondack chairs for lounging, and the elevated patio ensures plenty of seating with great views. We took my mom here for her 70th birthday, and the service was outstanding. Our table tried a variety of dishes – everything looked great coming out. I had the crab cakes, which I wouldn’t recommend, but the prime rib was excellent and the oysters were surprisingly delicious. Overall, a beautiful spot for a special occasion or just a nice evening by the river.