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APPETIZERS

“V” STYLE OYSTERS ½ dozen topped with baked lump crab spinach and artichoke dip $28
HERB-ROASTED GARLIC BUTTER GRILLED OYSTERS $22

SAUTÉED MUSSELS Tossed in chipotle-lime broth with diced tomatoes, cilantro and a grilled baguette $16

CRISPY BABY BACK RIBS Crispy pork ribs tossed in Chef John Varanese’s Hot AF barbecue glaze topped with fried onions and crispy jalapenos $15

CRISPY JUMBO GULF OYSTERS Served with chipotle cocktail and spicy remoulade $15

COLOSSAL LUMP CRAB TOWER Over 1 lb. of 100% pure lump crab meat served with dijonnaise and warm balsamic butter dipping sauces MKT price

‍CRISPY PHYLLO-ENCRUSTED BRIE Topped with a dried cherry, bourbon-sorghum glaze and toasted almonds $14

CHAR-GRILLED OCTOPUS* Served with twice-fried fingerling potatoes, accompanied by bacon-artichoke vinaigrette and roasted garlic aioli $19

HOUSE-CURED CHARCUTERIE AND ARTISAN CHEESE BOARD Served with pickled vegetables, apricot mostarda, smoked bourbon mustard, and lavash crackers 2 for $16 | 4 for $28

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND COUNTRY HAM Tossed in a whole grain mustard vinaigrette and topped with shaved manchego cheese $14

BAKED LUMP CRAB SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP Topped with parmesan cheese and served with a grilled baguette $18

ADD JUMBO LUMP CRAB $14

A-5 BMS 12 JAPANESE WAGYU CARPACCIO* Topped with truffle oil and black garlic $18

Ask your server about
additional Raw Bar items
to serve more people

Raw Bar

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

EAST COAST* Larger, smoother shells, higher salinity and mineral flavors $7 pair | $21 ½ dozen | $42 dozen
WEST COAST* Smaller, deeper, more jagged shells, tropical notes, brighter flavor and sweeter $8 pair | $24 ½ dozen | $48 dozen
Served with your choice of Cucumber Mignonette, Chipotle Cocktail or Champagne Ice. Must be purchased in quantities of 2, and of the same type of oyster.


“V” TOWER*

Chilled ½ lb. lobster, King crab leg, colossal lump crab, Chesapeake and West Coast oysters, jumbo shrimp, peel & eat shrimp, and PEI mussels

MKT price

RIVER TOWER*

Chilled ½ lb. lobster, jumbo shrimp, Chesapeake oysters on the half shell, colossal lump crab, and PEI mussels

MKT price

KING CRAB LEGS

Steamed or chilled

MKT price



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colossal shrimp cocktail

Served with chipotle cocktail sauce

$4.50 ea

PEEL & EAT SHRIMP

Steamed or chilled

1⁄4 lb.$9|1⁄2 lb.$17|1 lb.$32|

LOBSTER COCKTAIL

½ lb. lobster steamed or chilled

MKT price

COLOSSAL LUMP CRAB

By ounce steamed or chilled

MKT price

SALADS & SOUPS

CRISPY FRIED AVOCADO*

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

$16

FRIED GREEN TOMATO AND BIBB LETTUCE

With goat cheese, crispy country ham and buttermilk dressing

$14

BABY GREENS

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

$11

GRILLED MARINATED ROMAINE HEARTS*

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

$14
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GRANNY SMITH APPLE SALAD*

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

$13

GRILLED PORTOBELLO SALAD*

Grilled marinated portobello mushroom served over baby arugula, topped with goat cheese, pickled red onions, toasted pecans, and tomato balsamic vinaigrette

$16

CHILLED ½ LB LOBSTER STUFFED WITH GULF SHRIMP, BAY SCALLOPS AND JUMBO LUMP CRAB IN HOUSEMADE AIOLI*

With lemon, capers and dill served with baby greens and extra virgin olive oil

$34

SMOKED CHICKEN AND CORN CHOWDER

Garnished with cornbread croutons

Cup $8 | Bowl $11

SOUP OF THE DAY

Cup $8 | Bowl $11

Enhance any salad with:
CRISPY FRIED JUMBO OYSTERS (3) $11
BLACKENED/GRILLED CHICKEN $8
SAUTÉED SHRIMP SCAMPI (3) $11
MAKER’S 46® BARREL PLANK-SMOKED SALMON* $15
3 OZ. BLACKENED AHI TUNA (SEARED RARE)* $19
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE $9

ENTREES

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS* Served over tasso ham cheddar grits, southern succotash and finished with a smoky corn butter sauce $44

Substitute with JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES $38

Substitute with SAUTÉED GULF SHRIMP $30

CRISPY GROUPER CHEEKS AND GULF SHRIMP Served over creamy lump crab and chive risotto, baby bok choy and seasonal vegetables finished with a spicy, smoked shrimp vinaigrette $32

BLACKENED HAWAIIAN AHI TUNA* Seared rare topped with tomato and ginger chutney served over crispy parmesan grit cake and bok choy Light $27 | Entrée $46

CHILLED SEAFOOD SALAD PO’BOY* With gulf shrimp, bay scallops and lump crab tossed in house-made aioli with lemon, capers and dill. Served with fries $22

SEASONAL INSPIRED VEGETABLES Chef John’s creation with fingerling potatoes $26

TWIN-LOBSTER TAILS Two 6 oz. tails butter poached, served with butter whipped potatoes, sautéed seasonal vegetables and drawn butter $69

RIVER HOUSE SMOTHERED FRIED CHICKEN Southern fried chicken breast topped with country ham and melted smoked mozzarella cheese, served with roasted fingerling potatoes and sautéed vegetables, finished with a whole grain mustard cream sauce and a barbecue glaze $30

SEAFOOD PLATTER* Prepared tempura fried, broiled or blackened. Grouper cheeks, diver scallops and jumbo shrimp served with twice-fried fingerling potatoes, creamy toasted mustard seed slaw and spicy remoulade sauce $46

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12 OZ. GRILLED Certified Angus Beef® NY STRIP STEAK* Topped with smoked bacon, caramelized onion jam, and natural reduction, served with fried mac & cheese cake and seasonal vegetables $44

8 OZ. GRILLED Certified Angus Beef® FILET MIGNON* Served over whipped potatoes and grilled asparagus, topped with lobster compound butter and natural reduction $52

add 6 OZ. LOBSTER TAIL $30

BACON-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN Served with butternut squash and goat cheese gratin, seasonal vegetables, and a dried cherry, bourbon-sorghum glaze $32

SLOW-BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB With barbeque pan sauce, butter whipped potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables topped with fried onion straws $34

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 $20‍

add BACON $2

JUMBO SHRIMP & DIVER SCALLOPS CAVATAPPI PASTA* Tossed in green chile cream sauce with sautéed succotash, shredded parmesan and pea tendrils $39

substitute with OVEN ROASTED PULLED CHICKEN $26

MAKER’S 46® BARREL PLANK-SMOKED SALMON* Served with fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus, and a colossal lump crab hollandaise $40

JV-SEAFOOD TRIO* Chef’s creation of two diver scallops, 6 oz. lobster tail and 3 oz. of blackened ahi tuna topped with tomato and ginger chutney, served over creamy crab with chive risotto and grilled asparagus $76

Enhance any entrée with:
SAUTÉED SHRIMP SCAMPI (3) $11 | SEARED DIVER SCALLOP* $10 | CRISPY JUMBO OYSTERS (3) $11 | JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE $10 | 3 OZ. BLACKENED AHI TUNA* (SEARED RARE) $19 | JUMBO LUMP CRAB $14 | 6 OZ. LOBSTER TAIL $30

Sauces & butter: HERB COMPOUND BUTTER $4 | LOBSTER COMPOUND BUTTER $8 | CRAB OSCAR* $16 | BACON ONION JAM $5 | RED WINE DEMI $5 | HOLLANDAISE* $6

A LA CARTE

FRIED MAC & CHEESE cAKE

TASSO HAM AND CHEDDAR GRITS

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND GOAT CHEESE GRATIN

CREAMY LUMP CRAB RISOTTO

HOUSE-MADE FRENCH FRIES

BUTTER WHIPPED POTATOES

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

SEASONAL VEGETABLES

GRILLED ASPARAGUS

CRISPY PARMESAN GRIT CAKES

ROASTED CORN SUCCOTASH

TWICE FRIED FINGERLING POTATOES

*These items are served raw or undercooked or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Some foods may contain allergens. Most items can be prepared gluten free upon request.

Welcome To River House

Louisville’s Premier Riverfront Dining Destination. Regional Cuisine with a Southern Flair. Featuring Fresh Seafood Daily.

Opening Hours

Mon - Thur
Fri - Sat
Sunday

11AM to 10PM
11AM to 11PM
11AM to 10PM

Carryout

Sun - Thur
Fri - Sat

11AM to 10PM
11AM to 5PM

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