River House Menu (Update 2025)

River House, located at 3015 River Rd in Louisville, KY, is a trendy and upscale restaurant offering a menu of New American and Southern live/raw food options. With a focus on vegan and limited vegetarian choices, River House provides a unique dining experience for all. The restaurant features amenities such as outdoor seating, a full bar, and even heated outdoor seating for comfort. Guests can enjoy a romantic and intimate atmosphere while dining on delicious dishes prepared with care. The attention to detail in the service and ambiance creates a memorable dining experience. From happy hour specials to accommodating groups and kids, River House offers something for everyone. Overall, River House is a must-visit destination for those looking for a classy and sophisticated dining experience with a Southern twist.

RAW BAR

PEEL & EAT SHRIMP

$8.00

V TOWER

Chilled lb. lobster, oz. King crab leg, colossal crab, East and West coast oysters, jumbo shrimp, peel & eat shrimp, and mussels.

RIVER TOWER

Chilled lb. lobster, jumbo shrimp, oysters on the half shell, colossal lump crab and mussels.

CHESAPEAKE BAY, VA

$3.00

EAST COAST

Larger, smoother shells, higher salinity and mineral flavors

$6.00

WEST COAST

Smaller, deeper and jagged shells, tropical notes, brighter flavor and sweeter

$3.50

CHESAPEAKE BAY, VA

$3.00

EAST COAST

Larger, smoother shells, higher salinity and mineral flavors

$6.00

WEST COAST

Smaller, deeper and jagged shells, tropical notes, brighter flavor and sweeter

$3.50

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

SOUPS & SALADS

SOUP OF THE DAY

$6.00

SMOKED CHICKEN AND CORN CHOWDER

Garnished with cornbread croutons.

$6.00

CHILLED LB LOBSTER STUFFED WITH GULF SHRIMP, BAY SCALLOPS AND LUMP CRAB

With lemon, capers and dill served with baby greens and cherry tomatoes.

$28.00

CHILLED SEAFOOD SALAD

With octopus, shrimp and mussels served over fingerling potatoes and spicy greens with fresh squeezed lemon and extra virgin olive oil.

$15.00

GRANNY SMITH APPLE SALAD

With bleu cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, grapes and zesty greens tossed with pecan-vanilla bean vinaigrette.

$10.00

GRILLED MARINATED ROMAINE HEARTS

Served with smoked bourbon mustard, herb-toasted brioche, shaved manchego cheese and a roasted garlic aioli.

$11.00

BABY GREENS

Tossed in chipotle vinaigrette and topped with charred tomatoes, heirloom carrots, cucumbers and fried onion straws.

$9.00

FRIED GREEN TOMATO AND BIBB LETTUCE

With goat cheese, crispy country ham and buttermilk dressing.

$10.00

CRISPY FRIED AVOCADO

Filled with gulf shrimp, bay scallops, and lump crab tossed in house-made aioli with lemon, capers and dill atop a bed of baby mixed greens.

$13.00

CHILLED / LOBSTER STUFFEDWITH GULF SHRIMP, BAY SCALLOPS AND LUMP CRAB

With lemon, capers and dill served with baby greens and cherry tomatoes.

$28.00

HERB-ROASTED, GARLIC BUTTER GRILLED CHESAPEAKE BAY OYSTERS

on the half shell with smoldering herbs dozen

$15.00

V STYLE OYSTERS

dozen topped with crab, spinach and artichokes and baked

$20.00

SAUTEED MUSSELS

tossed in chipotle-lime broth with diced tomatoes, cilantro and grilled baguette

$12.00

GRILLED PORTABELLA

layered with goat cheese, avocado puree, tomato chutney, pickled red onion and zesty greens

$10.00

CRISPY TENDER BABY BACK RIBS

tossed in a jalapeno-buttermilk dressing, topped with fried onion straws

$11.00

CRISPY JUMBO GULF OYSTERS

served with chipotle cocktail and spicy remoulade

$13.00

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND COUNTRY HAM

tossed in a whole grain mustard vinaigrette and topped with shaved manchego cheese

$9.00

ARTISAN CHEESE PLATE

served with apricot mostarda, olive oil cured mushrooms and lavash cracker

$8.00

HOUSE-CURED LOCAL CHARCUTERIE

served with smoked bourbon mustard, seasonal pickled vegetables and lavash cracker

$8.00

CHAR-GRILLED OCTOPUS

and twice-fried fingerling potatoes with bacon-artichoke vinaigrette and roasted garlic aioli

$16.00

CRISPY PHYLLO-ENCRUSTED BRIE

topped with dried cherry, bourbon-sorghum glaze and toasted almonds

$11.00

APPETIZERS

ENTREES

GRILLED CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF NY STRIP STEAK

Topped with smoked bacon and caramelized onion jam served with fried mac & cheese.

$33.00

FISH & CHIPS

grouper cheeks, house-made French fries and creamy toasted mustard seed slaw served with spicy remoulade sauce.

$16.00

SEASONAL INSPIRED VEGETABLES

Chef John's creation with balsamic-glazed fingerling potatoes.

$14.00

SAUTEED GULF SHRIMP

served over tasso ham and cheddar grits, southern succotash and finished with a smoky corn butter sauce.

OVEN-ROASTED PULLED CHICKEN & CAVATAPPI PASTA

Tossed in green chile cream sauce with roasted corn, concasse tomatoes and pea tendrils. Full

$15.00

MAKERS BARREL PLANK-SMOKED SALMON

served with balsamic-glazed fingerling potatoes, southern okra ratatouille and lemon-caper aioli

$24.00

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS

served over tasso ham cheddar grits, southern succotash and finished with a smoky corn butter sauce

$39.00

CRISPY GROUPER CHEEK POBOY

topped with a creamy toasted mustard seed slaw, remoulade sauce and house-made pickles. Served with fries

$16.00

BLACKENED RARE HAWAIIAN AHI TUNA

topped with tomato and ginger chutney served over crispy parmesan grit cake

$24.00

CHILLED SEAFOOD SALAD POBOY

with gulfshrimp, bay scallops, and lump crab tossed inhouse-made aioli with lemon, capers and dill. Served with fries

$18.00

CHOICE OF SEAFOOD PLATTER

grouper cheeks, diver scallops and jumbo shrimp served with twice fried fingerling potatoes, creamy toasted mustard seed slaw and spicy remoulade sauce

$39.00

CRISPY GROUPER CHEEKS AND GULF SHRIMP

served over creamy lump crab-chiverisotto, baby bok choy and finished with a spicy, smoked shrimp vinaigrette

$26.00

BACON-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN

served with butternut squash and goat cheese gratin and a dried cherry, bourbon-sorghum glaze

$24.00

CRISPY CHICKEN

layered and baked with avocado puree, muenster cheese and tomato, garnished with cilantro-pumpkin seed pesto and chili balsamic reduction

$21.00

JV-SEAFOOD TRIO

Chef's creation of two diver scallops, oz. lobster tail and oz. of blacked ahi tuna topped with tomato and ginger chutney, served over creamy lump crab with chive risotto and grilled asparagus

$69.00

TWIN-LOBSTER TAILS

two oz. tails broiled and topped with herb butter, served with butter whipped potatoes, sauteed seasonal vegetables and drawn butter

$56.00

SLOW-BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB

with barbeque pan sauce and butter whipped potatoes topped with fried onion straws

$26.00

GRILLED Certified Angus Beef FILET MIGNON

served over whipped potatoes, topped with lobster compound butter and natural reduction

$42.00

THE Certified Angus Beef V BURGER

topped with melted house-made boursin cheese, onion straws and roasted garlic aioli served on a brioche bun. Served with fries

$15.00

GRILLED Certified Angus Beef NY STRIPSTEAK

topped with smoked bacon and caramelized onion jam served with fried mac & cheese

$42.00

FRIED MAC & CHEESE

$6.00

BUTTER WHIPPED POTATOES

$6.00

SEASONAL VEGETABLE

$6.00

SWEET POTATO FRIES

$6.00

LOCAL GREENS

$6.00

FRESH FRUIT

$6.00

TASSO HAM AND CHEDDAR GRITS

$6.00

GRILLED ASPARAGUS

$6.00

HOUSE-MADE TRUFFLE FRIES

$6.00

CREAMY LUMP CRAB RISOTTO

$6.00

BALSAMIC-GLAZED FINGERLING POTATOES

$6.00

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

$6.00

ROASTED CORN SUCCOTASH

$6.00

HOUSE-MADE FRENCH FRIES

$6.00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND GOAT CHEESE GRATIN

$6.00

SOUTHERN OKRA RATATOUILLE

$6.00

CRISPY PARMESAN GRIT CAKES

$6.00

A LA CARTE

PO BOYS & SANDWICHES

REUBEN SANDWICH

With house-made pastrami, Havarti, sauerkraut, River House dressing on marble rye.

$13.00

CRISPY GROUPER CHEEK POBOY

Topped with a creamy toasted mustard seed slaw and house-made pickles. Full

$12.00

BLACKENED AHI TUNA POBOY

With avocado pure, tomato, aioli and pickled red onion.

$18.00

THE V BURGER

Topped with melted house-made boursin cheese, onion straws and roasted garlic aioli served on a brioche bun.

$12.00

CHILLED SEAFOOD SALAD POBOY

With gulf shrimp, bay scallops and lump crab tossed in lemon, capers and dill.

$16.00

CRISPY JUMBO OYSTER POBOY

With spicy remoulade, chipotle cocktail, shredded lettuce and tomatoes.

$15.00

CRISPY JUMBO SHRIMP POBOY

With spicy remoulade, chipotle cocktail, shredded lettuce and tomatoes.

$15.00

PEACH AND SWEET POTATO BISCUIT COBBLER

with blackberry bourbon sauce

$7.00

KEY LIME PIE

with toasted meringue

$10.00

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER LAVA CAKE

with vanilla bean ice cream

$9.00

BOURBON AND WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

topped with dried cherry-bourbon sauce served with pecan-vanilla ice cream

$8.00

PECAN PRALINE PIE

with chocolate and caramel sauce

$8.00

DESSERTS

BRUNCH MENU

MIXED BERRY FRENCH TOAST

Topped with caramelized bourbon syrup, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and fresh mixed berries.

$9.00

RIVER HOUSE OMELET

Smoked bacon and mozzarella. Served with a house-made biscuitand hash browns.

$12.00

VEGETABLE OMELET

Sauteed peppers, onions, mushrooms, and fresh spinach topped with melted muenster cheese. Served with a house-made biscuit and hash browns.

$12.00

PHILLY CHEESE STEAK OMELET

Steak, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and muenster cheese. Served with a house-made biscuit and hash browns.

$14.00