River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

Started off with the grilled octopus app and it was surprisingly good! I had only ever had calamari so this was very diffirent but very good. The cornbread was good and brought out in a little cast iron skillet. My dinner date ordered the NY Strip (cooked properly) and the fried macaroni (looked burnt so we were nervous but didnt have a burnt taste). Both were good. I had the scallops over grits and it was very delicious. Everything added to the plate made it perfect, especially the corn sauce. We also shared the bread pudding with ice cream and although I thought it could have gone without the berries, we both loved it. Highly recommend the food at this place. The bourbon pours seemed a little high price so we skipped them but the service was excellent!

As the name suggests, River House Raw Bar is one of four restaurants in this building that is set on the rivers edge. Unfortunately it was too cold for me to dine outside near the water, but the food and smoked bourbon were excellent. The raw oysters were delicious, as were all of our entrees. However, the star of the show was the smoked bourbon. It was pricy but smooth and very much worth it. Bonus - easy parking.

Everything from the design of the restaurant to the plating were well executed. The crab dip appetizer and strip steak entree were delicious. After we finished eating there just happened to be some boats with Christmas lights on the river floating by which was a great way to end the evening.

I was in town for work and was on my way to Joe's Crab Shack until asking a local Uber driver for recommendations. This was the first place he mentioned and it sounded like the perfect spot. We show up as a party of 4 without any reservation and they had us seated within 10 minutes. To start off, we had a few drinks and if you're a bourbon fan, they've got you covered. The menu is fantastic for both new and experienced bourbon drinkers, and the prices are very fair. I recommend the 2020 Jack Daniels Barrel Proof Rye 😎 The food was outstanding as well. We had the V style oysters as an appetizer, and I ordered the NY Strip with smoked bacon and caramelized onion jam with fried mac & cheese and spring vegetables. I normally won't order a steak rare, but given the quality of everything else, I gave it a shot. I must say, this was the best cooked steak I've ever had at a restaurant. The fat was rendered perfectly, and the inside was wall to wall pink. Every bite was tender, smoky, and delicious! To top all this off, then comes the bourbon white chocolate bread pudding. It tastes even better than it sounds! They nail the contrast with the warm pudding and the cold ice cream and fruit. Its the perfect way to top off a rich savory steak. The whole meal checks all the boxes and left nothing to be desired. Overall, I was extremely impressed as this was absolutely one of the best experiences I've had at a restaurant. I will make a point to visit every time I find myself in Louisville.

The food was fantastic. Our server Hunter was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave us fantastic recommendations. The hostess also gave us a table with a great view. Very happy that I choose River House for our anniversary dinner.