The Captain has closed up ship and set sail for new menu ideas for our 2022 season. We want to thank everyone for a great 2021 Season and look forward to seeing you on the sandbar with a drink in hand! Are you ready to take a vacation?
You don't have to go far; just come to RiverWatch Floating Restaurant in Lawrenceburg, IN, we are a Key West-themed seafood restaurant that delivers an island ambiance and a beautiful view of the Ohio River while you eat delicious food and sip on frosty drinks.Our Food is always fresh; we bring the ocean right to your table.
You don't have to go far; just come to RiverWatch Floating Restaurant in Lawrenceburg, IN, we are a Key West-themed seafood restaurant that delivers an island ambiance and a beautiful view of the Ohio River while you eat delicious food and sip on frosty drinks.Our Food is always fresh; we bring the ocean right to your table.
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Others try but cannot compete, with our Signature Dish Fresh Catch Grouper Seasoned to perfection a Must for Seafood Lovers! If you need to Contact us Please do so and we will do our best to set down our Margarita and check if our wifi is working on the beach and contact you back. Looking for Restaurants nearby, or a family restaurant in Lawrenceburg?
Reviews (18)
Amanda W.
Sep 19, 2021
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Denise S.
Sep 11, 2021
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Very cool vibe! On the water literally. This is a floating restaurant with great food! It's pet friendly. Our server was so sweet. She brought our pup a bowl of water.
I had the Mahi fingers lime and coconut. Delicious! This is my 2nd time here and no disappointments. Just don't ask about oishimi shrimp...google it!
I had the Mahi fingers lime and coconut. Delicious! This is my 2nd time here and no disappointments. Just don't ask about oishimi shrimp...google it!
Ted P.
Sep 06, 2021
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Dr. L.
Aug 28, 2021
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This is a super casual, on the River floating bar/ restaurant.
The food is good for this kind of place. They do not accept reservations accept for large parties.
You may wait 30 minutes or longer on the weekend. It's not much fun to watch large parties be sat while you are waiting. I'd suggest going to a restaurant that accepts reservations for everyone. Unless you don't mind other people eating while you wait even though you were at the restaurant way before them...
This is River Casual Dining..,
No shoes... no shirt... no problem... lol
It's fun for drinks and bar food..
The food is good for this kind of place. They do not accept reservations accept for large parties.
You may wait 30 minutes or longer on the weekend. It's not much fun to watch large parties be sat while you are waiting. I'd suggest going to a restaurant that accepts reservations for everyone. Unless you don't mind other people eating while you wait even though you were at the restaurant way before them...
This is River Casual Dining..,
No shoes... no shirt... no problem... lol
It's fun for drinks and bar food..
Chris H.
Aug 17, 2021
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We've eaten here several times. My kids love the ambiance, and the food has always been fine--until the last time we went... My wife ordered the chicken planks basket to share with my 3-yr-old. When she cut into the centers of the chicken tenders, they were very visibly undercooked. The waitress was extremely apologetic, and she said she would have the kitchen remake the chicken and also take the meal off our bill. We were happy with that solution. Our waitress came back a few minutes later and apologized because the owner said she can't take the meal off our bill. The best they could
Gordon H. W.
Aug 12, 2021
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Service = 5 stars
Ambience = 5 stars
Food = not so much
I ordered the seared Ahi, and it was served with wasabi peas. I love wasabi peas, but I've never had it on food before and it didn't pair well. The actual wasabi dollop was too small to salvage the taste of the ahi. If you visit this place, order a burger.
Ambience = 5 stars
Food = not so much
I ordered the seared Ahi, and it was served with wasabi peas. I love wasabi peas, but I've never had it on food before and it didn't pair well. The actual wasabi dollop was too small to salvage the taste of the ahi. If you visit this place, order a burger.
Jacob B.
Jul 23, 2021
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My wife and I were given a gift card, and chose a day with great weather to use it. The Mahi fingers appetizer had almost no flavoring to it, although the Tartar dip did help. I ordered the scallops, after reading bad reviews on here, about the crab cakes I wanted. My meal was priced at $21.99. I was more than a little surprised to see three (3) scallops on my plate. They were ok, but that minuscule portion was ridiculous. My wife's coconut shrimp was decent. It was nice to sip a beer on the river, but I'll find a different spot for that, next time.
Joel Jz Z.
Jun 18, 2021
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Burgers and fish and chips were delicious!
Not what I expected of this interesting little place on the Ohio River. A busy Wednesday night and was able to get a table for 10 as Nicky the hostes was very helpful in getting us seated in minutes. Highly recommend the funny and very attentive staff. Whitney was awesome and kept us laughing and as we stayed till they closed enjoyed the interaction with the very funny staff. if you get the chance to eat here ask for Whitney or Maranda.
Not what I expected of this interesting little place on the Ohio River. A busy Wednesday night and was able to get a table for 10 as Nicky the hostes was very helpful in getting us seated in minutes. Highly recommend the funny and very attentive staff. Whitney was awesome and kept us laughing and as we stayed till they closed enjoyed the interaction with the very funny staff. if you get the chance to eat here ask for Whitney or Maranda.
Eileen B.
Jun 06, 2021
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What a gem we found in the heart of Lawrenceburg Indiana. It's a barge on the river that has been made into a fantastic restaurant. It's a great summer place to have a few drinks eat some good food and watch the boats as they go by
I ordered the coconut shrimp which was very good and my hubby had the pulled pork sandwich. They also made a delicious cosmo.
I ordered the coconut shrimp which was very good and my hubby had the pulled pork sandwich. They also made a delicious cosmo.
Lisa N.
May 02, 2021
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Libby V.
Sep 20, 2020
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Been wanting to return all year, and finally made it happen with my girlfriends for my birthday! This is such a fun place with beautiful river views. We ordered every appetizer... fried pickles, fried shrimp, potato skins, fried cheeses ... lots of fried and unhealthy stuff thats so yummy and just what we were looking for. Adult beverages washed it all down. Hurry down cause they close next week for the 2020 season ... GOODBYE 2020. Not the last time I'll be celebrating that. Seriously, this place is Epic!!!
Danielle S.
Aug 23, 2020
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We tried this place for my birthday this weekend. The outdoor ambiance is nice and there are plenty of seafood (and non-seafood) options to choose from. It's not fancy, but our food was good and fresh. We enjoyed sitting outside by the river, too. I will just note that with Covid, it was a bit shocking to see no masks being worn by any staff members or other customers.
Jonathan H.
Jul 13, 2020
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My wife and 10byear old son went here the other day. We got the shrimp basket as an app. It was good as good as fried shrimp can be. My wife and I nursing a hangover went with bloody marry mine was spicy exaclty the way I asked for it. My wife got hers mild and she said it was very good. My son ordered a burger and fries from the kids menu. He said it was great and he considers himself a burger coneseur. My wife got the fish n chips. She said the fish was outstanding not to greasy and flacky. I went with the fish sandwich again I enjoyed it. Nothing about the meal.was bad. My only regret is I
Anita G.
Jul 05, 2020
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Permanently moored. on the Ohio River with docking for boats. A bit noisy where we sat due to a big fan continuously running. The fish and chips were average and a bit greasy. My husband's hamburger was very good and we both loved their fries. You can't beat the ambiance! We watched a barge roll by. Parking garage on the hill and you walk down. The walk back up the hill after indulging in food and drink is rough. We saw a golf cart right outside the restaurant. Someone could be making some $ hauling people down and back from parking area.
Kristin P.
Jun 22, 2020
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Love the atmosphere of this place! You can enjoy the nice breeze while listening to your favorite island tunes. Food is pretty good and you can't beat the prices! I had the buffalo chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and my dad had the fish and chips. This is what he ordered last time he was here so it must be pretty darn good! The chicken sandwich was good, but the sweet potato fries were AMAZING! The fries were topped with just a little bit of sugar and came with this brown sugar sauce for dipping...WOW, so good. I could have ate a whole basket of those fries with the sauce.
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Brigitte L.
Aug 27, 2019
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Came to Lawrenceburg for a work trip and wanted a place to dine that was convenient to get to. This is conveniently located right down the hill from the Double Tree by Hilton. It's a cute boat looking restaurant that has both indoor and outdoor seating available. The outdoor seating is covered so if it's raining you won't get wet. The outdoor seating is also great when the weather is nice! You have the nice breeze from the water and get to watch the boaters going by as well as the ducks that other patrons like to feed. The wait staff is friendly! They have strict laws around alcohol
Anrana S.
Aug 04, 2019
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Literally in the river. On a boat. So be prepared for a long walk from the parking garage. Down to the river and onto the boat.
What a great view of the Ohio river while dining. Food was decent. Service was decent. No complaints. We really came here for the river experience.
As a bonus, downtown Lawrenceburg is super cute and quaint. And made for an enjoyable post lunch stroll.
What a great view of the Ohio river while dining. Food was decent. Service was decent. No complaints. We really came here for the river experience.
As a bonus, downtown Lawrenceburg is super cute and quaint. And made for an enjoyable post lunch stroll.
Clayton S.
Jul 12, 2019
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I came upon this spot from business travels. It was right next to the hotel and not a lot going on at the time I went in.
It was not easy to find at first as I didn't realize it was actually on the water. Even then I had to walk around to find the spot. Key is go through the big gateway (duh on my part)
It was an interesting idea but I will have to say the river didn't quite have the beach feel they were going for. The water was dark and murky with trash. It wasn't quite the atmosphere I think they were trying to create, but A for effort.
Staff was friendly.
Food was ok.
It was not easy to find at first as I didn't realize it was actually on the water. Even then I had to walk around to find the spot. Key is go through the big gateway (duh on my part)
It was an interesting idea but I will have to say the river didn't quite have the beach feel they were going for. The water was dark and murky with trash. It wasn't quite the atmosphere I think they were trying to create, but A for effort.
Staff was friendly.
Food was ok.
