Captains Quarters Riverside Grill

4.6

222 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Captain's Quarters a historic restaurant in Louisville overlooking the Ohio River at Harrods Creek serving a wide range of seafood, steak, sandwich and salad options. With all of its meats and fish handpicked or market fresh there is plenty of dishes to choose from that will suit anyone's tastes. There is also a full bar that serves a range of cocktails, martinis and wines that will complement the meals at Captain's Quarters. While most popular in the summertime with outdoor decks, the cozy indoor views in the winter can be spectacular.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

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Takeout

(502) 228-1651

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 228-1651
Website
http://www.cqriverside.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
5 Unique areas for private events of 10 to 100, indoor and outdoor. Also feature of private dinner cruise yacht, seating up to 110. Climate controlled.
Private party contact
Jeff Placke: (502) 228-1651

Location
5700 Captains Quarters Rd, Prospect, KY 40059-9562
Neighborhood
East Louisville
Cross street
River Rd at Lime kiln Ln.
Parking details
300 well lit parking spaces. Helicopters not permitted.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Mediterranean Hummus$12.00
Roasted garlic hummus with cucumbers, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, banana peppers and feta. Served with toasted pita bread
Tuna Tataki$17.00
Seared wasabi-encrusted rare tuna with pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce
Smoked Salmon Flatbread$14.00
Smoked salmon, feta cheese, red onions, arugula and a balsamic glaze
Green Chili Wontons$10.00
Five crispy wontons stuffed with green chilies, jalapeno and jack cheese served with avocado crema
Chilled Peel & Eat Shrimp
Tossed in our signature seasoning and served on ice with cocktail sauce
- 1/2 Lb$17.00
- 1 Lb$28.00
Spinach Queso Dip$12.00
Green chilies and spinach cheese dip with tortilla chips and breadsticks
Pork Nachos$12.00
A heaping pile of fresh tortilla chips topped with our house-smoked pork, pickled jalapenos, pico de gallo, queso and BBQ sauce drizzle
Smoked Wings$14.00
Eight jumbo wings, choice of buffalo, jerk or just smoked
Chicken Tenders$11.00
Five fresh-breaded tenderloins served with honey mustard or BBQ sauce
Crab Cakes$18.00
Two pan-seared crab cakes with remoulade and pico de gallo

Entrées

Add a house salad to any entrée — $7

Shrimp & Grits$22.00
The Captain's version of a low country favorite. Sauteed shrimp over white cheddar grits served with a traditional etoufee
Cajun Chicken Alfredo$18.00
Blackened chicken, zesty Alfredo sauce, bell peppers, onions, spinach and penne pasta
Verlasso Salmon$27.00
Seared Verlasso salmon over forbidden rice and topped with a roasted pineapple salsa then finished with chimichurri sauce and steamed broccoli
Smoked Brisket$26.00
Hickory smoked beef brisket over mashed potatoes. Topped with our BBQ sauce and fried onions. Served with broccoli
Bourbon Grilled Ribeye$39.00
14 oz. grilled ribeye steak topped with a bourbon garlic butter and accompanied by mashed potatoes and asparagus
Seafood Trio$32.00
A trifecta of grilled salmon with pineapple salsa, seared crabcake with remoulade and blackened shrimp over white cheddar grits
Kentucky Hot Brown$19.00
A Kentucky classic of roast turkey, cheesy mornay sauce, roasted tomatoes, Applewood smoked pepper bacon and toast points

Salads

Dressing Selections: Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Country Greek Salad$14.00
Hearty blend of cucumbers, feta, tomatoes, olives, red and green bell peppers and red onion. Tossed with olive oil, vinegar, oregano, basil and garlic on a bed of chopped romaine
Chicken Chopped Salad$14.00
Grilled chicken breast, romaine, pepperoni, bacon, cabbage, roasted red pepper, tomatoes and cheddar tossed with a red wine vinaigrette and topped with Parmesan and fried onion
Spinach Salad$14.00
Baby spinach, feta, strawberries, blueberries, candied pecans and beets drizzled with a lemon basil vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$10.00
Chopped Romaine, shaved Parmesan and garlic croutons tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing
Marina House Salad$8.00
Served with your choice of dressing

Salads Addition

Add to Any Salad:

Grilled Chicken Breast$7.00
Chili Lime Shrimp$6.00
4 oz Salmon$7.00
Crab Cake$9.00

Handhelds

Add to Any Handheld: American, Swiss, Cheddar, Provolone, Pepper Jack Cheese or Pimento Cheese — $1. Add Pepper Bacon — $2

Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos$15.00
Three flour tortillas with chili lime shrimp, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo and a remoulade sauce
Fried Cod Sandwich$14.00
North Atlantic cod fillets hand-breaded and deep-fried. Served on rye bread with tartar sauce and seashore fries
Battered Fish Tacos$15.00
Three beer-battered cod tacos with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo and a remoulade sauce
Pulled Pork Tacos$15.00
Three flour tortillas with house-smoked pulled pork, shredded cabbage, pickled jalapeño, pico de Gallo and a remoulade sauce
Nashville Hot Catfish Sandwich$15.00
Nashville-style fried catfish topped with honey mustard coleslaw and SPICY habanero pickles. Served with fries
Roasted Turkey Sandwich$14.00
Warm fresh-roasted turkey, pepper bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato and onion. Served on a artisan wheat bread with garlic mayo and fries
Smashed Avocado Impossible Burger$15.00
Plant-based burger topped with smashed guacamole on a toasted bun. Served with seashore fries
Harrods Burger$15.00
Our signature house burger seasoned and seared on a brioche bun with your choice of cheese. Dressed with lettuce, tomato and onion. Served with seashore fries

12" Pizzas

Substitute Cauliflower Crust (Gluten-Free, Vegan) On Any Pizza — $2

Greek Chicken$16.00
Chicken, tomatoes, roasted red pepper, feta, mozzarella, roasted garlic, spinach, olives, banana peppers and oregano
Caprese$15.00
Fresh shredded mozzarella, basil pesto, roma tomatoes, fresh basil and a balsamic reduction
CQ Classic$16.00
Sausage, pepperoni, banana peppers and mozzarella
Hot Brown Pizza$16.00
Roast turkey, mornay sauce, pepper bacon and roma tomatoes

Side Items

Seashore Fries$4.00
Onion Rings$6.00
Cole Slaw$4.00
Asparagus$6.00
Fresh Fruit$5.00
Cheddar Grits$4.00
Steamed Broccoli$5.00

Desserts

Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to any dessert — $3.50

Lodge Sundae$12.00
Triple chocolate brownies, vanilla bean ice cream, hot fudge, caramel, whipped cream and a cherry on top. Enough goodness to share!
Derby Pie$7.00
A local favorite! Chocolate walnut pie served with whipped cream, chocolate and caramel sauces
Key Lime Pie$7.00
Graham cracker crust, raspberry drizzle
Bourbon Bread Pudding$8.00
Warm bread pudding with bourbon-soaked cherries and pecans, topped with a Kentucky bourbon sauce and whipped cream

Little Captains

Available only for our guests age 12 and under

Chicken Tenders with Fries$8.00
Grilled Cheese with Fries$7.00
Hook Burger with Fries$8.00
8" Pizza$7.00
Choice of cheese, sausage or pepperoni

What 222 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Great for scenic views
Louisville
Kid-friendly
Louisville
Great for outdoor dining
Louisville
Great for scenic views

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DebbieB
Louisville
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff was over the top exceptional!
RW
RickW
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a party of 8 women. Our server (Emma?) Was exceptional. She answered questions..and kept our drinks coming!
CS
ChadoniaS
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The waiter was very nice and friendly. The food and drinks were phenomenal! Can't wait to go back on a sunny day and have dinner outside. 😋
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Gave wrong food
LS
LindaS
Mississippi
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very good. Service was good. Table was good didn’t have to wait
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening out.
ZS
ZachS
Louisville
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great time and great food. Our server was wonderful, but unfortunately I don’t remember her name.
PC
PamC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
I love coming here at Christmas, soft Christmas music and tree lighting, food was the best yet. Romantic
JV
JasonV
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Overall, we had a very good experience
KM
KathyM
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Ver nice atmosphere with fire in fireplace and view of the river.
MG
MommaGrams
Louisville
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Most of our food selections were excellent. One individual had the brisket and said it was "rubbery".
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Alway great!
SC
SCRC
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was Great! This was our first lunch in the lodge area, we had a beautiful window view and of course pictures with Santa. The service was amazing and the food was delicious, everyone enjoyed even the kids.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Dine with Santa
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foodiebyday
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We've been coming to CQ for many years now. We've utilized the dining area indoors, outdoors, bars, and service at the docks. This was our first time having lunch with Santa and it was fantastic. Santa & his helper were lovely, kind and patient. He made his way around the dining area speaking to each child and made each feel very listened to and important. This will become a tradition of ours now. Highly recommend Lunch with Santa!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect!! We sat next to the fireplace and watched the sunset.
PT
PaulT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasty food, elegant presentation, thoughtful waitress.
AW
AmyW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Decent food but the brisket was cut with the grain unfortunately, which ruined it. Overly-attentive staff- I don’t like it when the experience of dining is interrupted every 8 minutes so you can tell the wait staff how great everything is. The atmosphere is nice.
LS
LS5000
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot to go eat! Family came and visited and they had never been; it's especially nice to take people who've never been since it's on the water. I'll definitely be going back once the weather warms up!
AV
ArtVandelay
Nashville
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Wonderful views and good food.
FL
FoodieinLouisville
West Palm Beach
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
We have gone many times to CQ but this visit was disappointing. Food was cold and not very good. It was not a busy night so no excuses. Server was attentive, but not much he could do. We still like CQ and will try again soon.
RB
RickB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food. Great view. The ambience was excellent. Really enjoyed the time there and so did our out of town guests.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed all of the meals. Highly recommend the Nashville Hot Catfish sandwich!
M
Mimi78
Louisville
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience. First we had a drink outside for sunset a d had a lovely waitress serve us. Then we went inside for dinner and had great food and service. My guests were from out of town and were very impressed!
DC
DanC
Louisville
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
CQ is distinct and dependable. My friends and I are regulars.
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terries
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
2 birthdays
KM
KarenM
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff was very accommodating to get us an outdoor table on a gorgeous day. The food was excellent and we very much enjoyed our Kentucky lemonade! We are from Chicago, but we will be back!
TM
TimMorris
Louisville
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal with Great Service. We had a great date night
D
Dster1960
Phoenix
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
First time visit. Awesome place! River views, yachts, timely decor! Tasty food and great service.
K
Kimberly
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
Ribeye for $40 was mediocre nothing special. They added a ton of garlic butter on the steak to give it flavor. The shrimp and grits were not sauté’d and actually made me sick that night. The table we were sitting at blew cold air right at us and on the table which made our food cold. The manager did turn it down but it turned right back on . Was not a good first experience.
BP
BruceP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very accommodating to our requests. Thoroughly pleased with our experience. We will be back soon!
JH
JanetH
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Great river views and excellent service in a group of 6. We didn’t all show up at the same time, but servers were patient and attentive.
JC
JimC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Excellent service and food. Nice view of the river.
KR
KenR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The view and ambience is spectacular and so is the service and food. The very best Hot Brown in town
DC
DanC
Louisville
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a pleasure to go to Captain’s Quarters!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Like the restaurant
WM
WaltM
Birmingham
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall4food2service3ambience4
It was my husbands birthday. He got the seafood platter and the fish was over cooked and the other seafood was so so he said. He was very disappointed. Was going to say something but with the other people at the table, didn’t want to disrupt the evening.
C
Chrissy
Indiana
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience5
Server said bartender couldn't make vodka martini so she suggested I order something else. Took 20 minutes for drinks & longer for food, however all of our food was delicious. Ambiance is wonderful. Think next time we'll just do drinks and sit in a couple of the many Adirondack chairs on the hill.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was wonderful and our server was fabulous! Highly recommend the Nashville Hot Catfish sandwich. One of the tastiest sandwiches I’ve ever had.
CS
CharlesS
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First impression walking in the place was beautiful. Food was great. Nice portion size. Abby was our server, she was very attentive and helpful. Definitely will return

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You can order delivery directly from Captains Quarters Riverside Grill using the Order Online button. Captains Quarters Riverside Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 228-1651.

Captains Quarters Riverside Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 222 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(502) 228-1651

Other options

Order online

Google Map for Captains Quarters Riverside Grill

5700 Captains Quarters Rd, Prospect, KY 40059-9562

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
River Rd at Lime kiln Ln.
Neighborhood
East Louisville
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
300 well lit parking spaces. Helicopters not permitted.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cqriverside.com/
Phone number
(502) 228-1651
Private party facilities
5 Unique areas for private events of 10 to 100, indoor and outdoor. Also feature of private dinner cruise yacht, seating up to 110. Climate controlled.
Private party contact
Jeff Placke: (502) 228-1651

Captains Quarters Riverside Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Mediterranean Hummus$12.00

Tuna Tataki$17.00

Smoked Salmon Flatbread$14.00

Green Chili Wontons$10.00

Chilled Peel & Eat Shrimp

Spinach Queso Dip$12.00

Pork Nachos$12.00

Smoked Wings$14.00

Chicken Tenders$11.00

Crab Cakes$18.00

Entrées

Shrimp & Grits$22.00

Cajun Chicken Alfredo$18.00

Verlasso Salmon$27.00

Smoked Brisket$26.00

Bourbon Grilled Ribeye$39.00

Seafood Trio$32.00

Kentucky Hot Brown$19.00

Salads

Country Greek Salad$14.00

Chicken Chopped Salad$14.00

Spinach Salad$14.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Marina House Salad$8.00

Salads Addition

Grilled Chicken Breast$7.00

Chili Lime Shrimp$6.00

4 oz Salmon$7.00

Crab Cake$9.00

Handhelds

Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos$15.00

Fried Cod Sandwich$14.00

Battered Fish Tacos$15.00

Pulled Pork Tacos$15.00

Nashville Hot Catfish Sandwich$15.00

Roasted Turkey Sandwich$14.00

Smashed Avocado Impossible Burger$15.00

Harrods Burger$15.00

12" Pizzas

Greek Chicken$16.00

Caprese$15.00

CQ Classic$16.00

Hot Brown Pizza$16.00

Side Items

Seashore Fries$4.00

Onion Rings$6.00

Cole Slaw$4.00

Asparagus$6.00

Fresh Fruit$5.00

Cheddar Grits$4.00

Steamed Broccoli$5.00

Desserts

Lodge Sundae$12.00

Derby Pie$7.00

Key Lime Pie$7.00

Bourbon Bread Pudding$8.00

Little Captains

Chicken Tenders with Fries$8.00

Grilled Cheese with Fries$7.00

Hook Burger with Fries$8.00

8" Pizza$7.00

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