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
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
EAST COAST
Larger, smoother shells, higher salinity and mineral flavors
WEST COAST
Smaller, deeper and jagged shells, tropical notes, brighter flavor and sweeter
CHESAPEAKE BAY, VA
EAST COAST
Larger, smoother shells, higher salinity and mineral flavors
WEST COAST
Smaller, deeper and jagged shells, tropical notes, brighter flavor and sweeter
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
SOUPS & SALADS
SOUP OF THE DAY
SMOKED CHICKEN AND CORN CHOWDER
Garnished with cornbread croutons.
CHILLED LB LOBSTER STUFFED WITH GULF SHRIMP, BAY SCALLOPS AND LUMP CRAB
With lemon, capers and dill served with baby greens and cherry tomatoes.
CHILLED SEAFOOD SALAD
With octopus, shrimp and mussels served over fingerling potatoes and spicy greens with fresh squeezed lemon and extra virgin olive oil.
GRANNY SMITH APPLE SALAD
With bleu cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, grapes and zesty greens tossed with pecan-vanilla bean vinaigrette.
GRILLED MARINATED ROMAINE HEARTS
Served with smoked bourbon mustard, herb-toasted brioche, shaved manchego cheese and a roasted garlic aioli.
BABY GREENS
Tossed in chipotle vinaigrette and topped with charred tomatoes, heirloom carrots, cucumbers and fried onion straws.
FRIED GREEN TOMATO AND BIBB LETTUCE
With goat cheese, crispy country ham and buttermilk dressing.
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.
CHILLED / LOBSTER STUFFEDWITH GULF SHRIMP, BAY SCALLOPS AND LUMP CRAB
With lemon, capers and dill served with baby greens and cherry tomatoes.
HERB-ROASTED, GARLIC BUTTER GRILLED CHESAPEAKE BAY OYSTERS
on the half shell with smoldering herbs dozen
V STYLE OYSTERS
dozen topped with crab, spinach and artichokes and baked
SAUTEED MUSSELS
tossed in chipotle-lime broth with diced tomatoes, cilantro and grilled baguette
GRILLED PORTABELLA
layered with goat cheese, avocado puree, tomato chutney, pickled red onion and zesty greens
CRISPY TENDER BABY BACK RIBS
tossed in a jalapeno-buttermilk dressing, topped with fried onion straws
CRISPY JUMBO GULF OYSTERS
served with chipotle cocktail and spicy remoulade
FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND COUNTRY HAM
tossed in a whole grain mustard vinaigrette and topped with shaved manchego cheese
ARTISAN CHEESE PLATE
served with apricot mostarda, olive oil cured mushrooms and lavash cracker
HOUSE-CURED LOCAL CHARCUTERIE
served with smoked bourbon mustard, seasonal pickled vegetables and lavash cracker
CHAR-GRILLED OCTOPUS
and twice-fried fingerling potatoes with bacon-artichoke vinaigrette and roasted garlic aioli
CRISPY PHYLLO-ENCRUSTED BRIE
topped with dried cherry, bourbon-sorghum glaze and toasted almonds
APPETIZERS
ENTREES
GRILLED CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF NY STRIP STEAK
Topped with smoked bacon and caramelized onion jam served with fried mac & cheese.
FISH & CHIPS
grouper cheeks, house-made French fries and creamy toasted mustard seed slaw served with spicy remoulade sauce.
SEASONAL INSPIRED VEGETABLES
Chef John's creation with balsamic-glazed fingerling potatoes.
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
MAKERS BARREL PLANK-SMOKED SALMON
served with balsamic-glazed fingerling potatoes, southern okra ratatouille and lemon-caper aioli
SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS
served over tasso ham cheddar grits, southern succotash and finished with a smoky corn butter sauce
CRISPY GROUPER CHEEK POBOY
topped with a creamy toasted mustard seed slaw, remoulade sauce and house-made pickles. Served with fries
BLACKENED RARE HAWAIIAN AHI TUNA
topped with tomato and ginger chutney served over crispy parmesan grit cake
CHILLED SEAFOOD SALAD POBOY
with gulfshrimp, bay scallops, and lump crab tossed inhouse-made aioli with lemon, capers and dill. Served with fries
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
CRISPY GROUPER CHEEKS AND GULF SHRIMP
served over creamy lump crab-chiverisotto, baby bok choy and finished with a spicy, smoked shrimp vinaigrette
BACON-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN
served with butternut squash and goat cheese gratin and a dried cherry, bourbon-sorghum glaze
CRISPY CHICKEN
layered and baked with avocado puree, muenster cheese and tomato, garnished with cilantro-pumpkin seed pesto and chili balsamic reduction
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
TWIN-LOBSTER TAILS
two oz. tails broiled and topped with herb butter, served with butter whipped potatoes, sauteed seasonal vegetables and drawn butter
SLOW-BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB
with barbeque pan sauce and butter whipped potatoes topped with fried onion straws
GRILLED Certified Angus Beef FILET MIGNON
served over whipped potatoes, topped with lobster compound butter and natural reduction
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
GRILLED Certified Angus Beef NY STRIPSTEAK
topped with smoked bacon and caramelized onion jam served with fried mac & cheese
FRIED MAC & CHEESE
BUTTER WHIPPED POTATOES
SEASONAL VEGETABLE
SWEET POTATO FRIES
LOCAL GREENS
FRESH FRUIT
TASSO HAM AND CHEDDAR GRITS
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
HOUSE-MADE TRUFFLE FRIES
CREAMY LUMP CRAB RISOTTO
BALSAMIC-GLAZED FINGERLING POTATOES
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
ROASTED CORN SUCCOTASH
HOUSE-MADE FRENCH FRIES
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND GOAT CHEESE GRATIN
SOUTHERN OKRA RATATOUILLE
CRISPY PARMESAN GRIT CAKES
A LA CARTE
PO BOYS & SANDWICHES
REUBEN SANDWICH
With house-made pastrami, Havarti, sauerkraut, River House dressing on marble rye.
CRISPY GROUPER CHEEK POBOY
Topped with a creamy toasted mustard seed slaw and house-made pickles. Full
BLACKENED AHI TUNA POBOY
With avocado pure, tomato, aioli and pickled red onion.
THE V BURGER
Topped with melted house-made boursin cheese, onion straws and roasted garlic aioli served on a brioche bun.
CHILLED SEAFOOD SALAD POBOY
With gulf shrimp, bay scallops and lump crab tossed in lemon, capers and dill.
CRISPY JUMBO OYSTER POBOY
With spicy remoulade, chipotle cocktail, shredded lettuce and tomatoes.
CRISPY JUMBO SHRIMP POBOY
With spicy remoulade, chipotle cocktail, shredded lettuce and tomatoes.
PEACH AND SWEET POTATO BISCUIT COBBLER
with blackberry bourbon sauce
KEY LIME PIE
with toasted meringue
CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER LAVA CAKE
with vanilla bean ice cream
BOURBON AND WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING
topped with dried cherry-bourbon sauce served with pecan-vanilla ice cream
PECAN PRALINE PIE
with chocolate and caramel sauce
DESSERTS
BRUNCH MENU
MIXED BERRY FRENCH TOAST
Topped with caramelized bourbon syrup, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and fresh mixed berries.
RIVER HOUSE OMELET
Smoked bacon and mozzarella. Served with a house-made biscuitand hash browns.
VEGETABLE OMELET
Sauteed peppers, onions, mushrooms, and fresh spinach topped with melted muenster cheese. Served with a house-made biscuit and hash browns.
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK OMELET
Steak, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and muenster cheese. Served with a house-made biscuit and hash browns.