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Cavanaugh’s On The River, Evansville, IN

Cavanaugh’s On The River

4.8
4.8
1213 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for scenic views
Flawless steaks. Fresh seafood. Impeccable service. Enjoy the finest cuisine paired with sweeping river views. Cavanaugh’s is the perfect place for the perfect evening.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Tropicana Evansville Parking Garage
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chuck Subra

What 1,213 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Best Overall

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Best Food

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Best Service

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Best Ambiance

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Best Value

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Neighborhood gem

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Good for special occasions

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Lively

  • Western Kentucky / SW Indiana

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cavanaugh's On The River offers "delicious food" and "outstanding service" in an upscale setting. Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere," live piano music, and scenic river views. While some find it "a little pricey," consistent quality and special touches make it ideal for celebrations.

1,213 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Western KY

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing as always service was great as well

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  2. Moriah

    Unspecified

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated my birthday at Cavanaugh's on the river and I really enjoyed my experience. It would have been perfect if we weren't rushed out due to an evacuation, but luckily, we were about to finish anyway. It is a very beautiful and relaxing ambiance.

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  3. Kristi

    Western KY

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and the wait staff was outstanding. Just what you would expect from an upscale restaurant.

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  4. Megan

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was Andry, and he was so kind, and answered all of our questions and recommendations.

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  5. Paul

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat before visiting the ford center! Great steaks for the price, and a wonderful atmosphere!

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  6. donna

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Service was great. Piano bar is always a classy touch.

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  7. Anne

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both of us ordered beef and it was delicious. It was a relatively quiet evening.

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  8. Delaney

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience! We keep coming back because the food is consistently great along with the service! Our waitress was very professional! She was just enough but not too much! Always very pleased!

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  9. Genny

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious, my filet and asparagus were cooked to perfection!

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  10. george

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday dinner…great evening! Timely, hot, good food and service!!

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FAQs

Cavanaugh’s On The River is rated 4.8 stars by 1213 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Cavanaugh’s On The River

421 NW Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN 47708

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Tropicana Evansville Parking Garage
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chuck Subra
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  • Terms of Use
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