Captains Quarters Riverside Grill

4.2

160 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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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

14 Aug 2022

20:30

Booked 36 times today

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Takeaway

(502) 228-1651

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 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
Area
East Louisville
Cross Street
River Rd at Lime kiln Ln.
Parking Details
300 well lit parking spaces. Helicopters not permitted.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Mediterranean HummusUS$12.00
Roasted garlic hummus with cucumbers, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, banana peppers and feta. Served with toasted pita bread
Tuna TatakiUS$17.00
Seared wasabi-encrusted rare tuna with pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce
Smoked Salmon FlatbreadUS$14.00
Smoked salmon, feta cheese, red onions, arugula and a balsamic glaze
Green Chili WontonsUS$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 LbUS$17.00
- 1 LbUS$28.00
Spinach Queso DipUS$12.00
Green chilies and spinach cheese dip with tortilla chips and breadsticks
Pork NachosUS$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 WingsUS$14.00
Eight jumbo wings, choice of buffalo, jerk or just smoked
Chicken TendersUS$11.00
Five fresh-breaded tenderloins served with honey mustard or BBQ sauce
Crab CakesUS$18.00
Two pan-seared crab cakes with remoulade and pico de gallo

Entrées

Add a house salad to any entrée — $7

Shrimp & GritsUS$22.00
The Captain's version of a low country favorite. Sauteed shrimp over white cheddar grits served with a traditional etoufee
Cajun Chicken AlfredoUS$18.00
Blackened chicken, zesty Alfredo sauce, bell peppers, onions, spinach and penne pasta
Verlasso SalmonUS$27.00
Seared Verlasso salmon over forbidden rice and topped with a roasted pineapple salsa then finished with chimichurri sauce and steamed broccoli
Smoked BrisketUS$26.00
Hickory smoked beef brisket over mashed potatoes. Topped with our BBQ sauce and fried onions. Served with broccoli
Bourbon Grilled RibeyeUS$39.00
14 oz. grilled ribeye steak topped with a bourbon garlic butter and accompanied by mashed potatoes and asparagus
Seafood TrioUS$32.00
A trifecta of grilled salmon with pineapple salsa, seared crabcake with remoulade and blackened shrimp over white cheddar grits
Kentucky Hot BrownUS$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 SaladUS$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 SaladUS$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 SaladUS$14.00
Baby spinach, feta, strawberries, blueberries, candied pecans and beets drizzled with a lemon basil vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUS$10.00
Chopped Romaine, shaved Parmesan and garlic croutons tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing
Marina House SaladUS$8.00
Served with your choice of dressing

Salads Addition

Add to Any Salad:

Grilled Chicken BreastUS$7.00
Chili Lime ShrimpUS$6.00
4 oz SalmonUS$7.00
Crab CakeUS$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 TacosUS$15.00
Three flour tortillas with chili lime shrimp, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo and a remoulade sauce
Fried Cod SandwichUS$14.00
North Atlantic cod fillets hand-breaded and deep-fried. Served on rye bread with tartar sauce and seashore fries
Battered Fish TacosUS$15.00
Three beer-battered cod tacos with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo and a remoulade sauce
Pulled Pork TacosUS$15.00
Three flour tortillas with house-smoked pulled pork, shredded cabbage, pickled jalapeño, pico de Gallo and a remoulade sauce
Nashville Hot Catfish SandwichUS$15.00
Nashville-style fried catfish topped with honey mustard coleslaw and SPICY habanero pickles. Served with fries
Roasted Turkey SandwichUS$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 BurgerUS$15.00
Plant-based burger topped with smashed guacamole on a toasted bun. Served with seashore fries
Harrods BurgerUS$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 ChickenUS$16.00
Chicken, tomatoes, roasted red pepper, feta, mozzarella, roasted garlic, spinach, olives, banana peppers and oregano
CapreseUS$15.00
Fresh shredded mozzarella, basil pesto, roma tomatoes, fresh basil and a balsamic reduction
CQ ClassicUS$16.00
Sausage, pepperoni, banana peppers and mozzarella
Hot Brown PizzaUS$16.00
Roast turkey, mornay sauce, pepper bacon and roma tomatoes

Side Items

Seashore FriesUS$4.00
Onion RingsUS$6.00
Cole SlawUS$4.00
AsparagusUS$6.00
Fresh FruitUS$5.00
Cheddar GritsUS$4.00
Steamed BroccoliUS$5.00

Desserts

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

Lodge SundaeUS$12.00
Triple chocolate brownies, vanilla bean ice cream, hot fudge, caramel, whipped cream and a cherry on top. Enough goodness to share!
Derby PieUS$7.00
A local favorite! Chocolate walnut pie served with whipped cream, chocolate and caramel sauces
Key Lime PieUS$7.00
Graham cracker crust, raspberry drizzle
Bourbon Bread PuddingUS$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 FriesUS$8.00
Grilled Cheese with FriesUS$7.00
Hook Burger with FriesUS$8.00
8" PizzaUS$7.00
Choice of cheese, sausage or pepperoni

What 160 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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Scenic View
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Child Friendly
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Outdoor Eating
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
it was fast and the food was good not very busy
d
diner46
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, excellent view, server was excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 27 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Caleb was great
1
1averagejoe
Louisville
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 26 July 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely by the river restaurant with inside and outside dining available.
AH
AlyH
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You cannot ask for a better atmosphere right on the river with excellent service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 July 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
It was a great time I wanted the outside experience but non was available at the time. Go in one hour early if you want to sit outside.
RK
RyanK
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 22 July 2022
overall3food5service2ambience4
This was the first time we had gone to Captain’s Quarters. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was definitely lively and energetic, which is not a bad thing if that’s what you’re wanting. Service was as expected as the place was very busy. I would still recommend the restaurant.
h
hoosierfood
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great lunch, staff were very friendly and had our table ready when we arrived. The food was very good and priced reasonably.
MD
MattD
Louisville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 July 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Everything was good except for 1 of the 4 meals. The salmon was dry and the wine was sour.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 21 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Burger Week - enjoyed the burger and the old fashion was Wonderful!!
SM
SusanneM
Louisville
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 21 July 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Reuniting with friends had not seen since pre pandemic. Our server was spectacular
1
1averagejoe
Louisville
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 19 July 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great summer riverside eatery. Family, friends, or date night restaurant.
D
Dwalk
Louisville
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 19 July 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Ok I would give it a 5 star but the one reason we came here was for burger week. they did not have any more burgers. The place was very nice. Excellent service. We did get other food which did not disappoint. It was actually amazing. Crab cakes for starter and our entree included fish tacos and my wife had the fish sandwich. Both were excellent. Excellent prices for excellent quality and portions. We will be returning.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 July 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Really enjoyed our server. I thought the attention from all staff was perfect and subtle. Would return!
t
tlogan2013
Louisville
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 11 July 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Food is straight forward and not fancy but exactly what I want at a water front restaurant (the Ohio River) whether you sit inside or outside its a great place and if you just want a great place to drink or dine with a view its hard to beat.
LR
LilyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant. Perfect ambience for any occasion and the food is always great.
BS
BernieS
Louisville
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 10 July 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent experience with river view.
MA
MeaganA
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 10 July 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We ended up leaving after being sat because we waited for 15 minutes until I flagged another server down to ask if she knew who our server was and she told me she did but she was super busy and would be over soon but that she would bring us some waters while we waited and she never came back so after 20 minutes with still no drinks and no sever we left.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on 7 July 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Service was great. Food is what is to be expected, no big surprises but everything is pleasant and tasty!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 July 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
Sadly, the last two visits, we were met with less than friendly folks at the hostess stand. I would say they were short and abrupt to the point of being rude. Oh well. I think I’ve given up on Captains Quarters. The good news is that it’s a great view of the river, the bad news is the food is nothing special.
JS
JudithS
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 July 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice casual restaurant with a great view of the water. Food and service are quite good.
TK
TracyK
Louisville
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 3 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The perfect spot for dinner with friends. Enjoying the river and lawn by resting in the lawn chairs is a must ! I highly recommend!!
A
Allison126web
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My in laws were visiting and we wanted to try something different. We had heard great things about the food and were ready to try it out! We all enjoyed ourselves!
DA
DebbieA
Louisville
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 30 June 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
It was ok. We enjoyed being on the river. After dinner spent time on the lawn watching the boats. Disappointed in the quality of the food though. I was expecting more and didn’t think it was as good as some family style chain restaurants. Probably won’t go back to eat again.
BM
BigMama
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great view of the Ohio River! Attentive staff. Good food. Walked the grounds after dinner and sat in the shade near the water.
PZ
PauletteZ
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on 30 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
First visit and we will come back. Beautiful view to the river
PB
PaladinB
Louisville
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
No better place to be on a beautiful night in Louisville
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent birthday dinner. Cole was a great server!
CA
CharlesA
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Taylor was an AMAZINGLY good server. The food came rapidly, in correct order, and the glasses were never empty. Great job.
DD
DeeDee
Western KY
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 27 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
l
lbky
Louisville
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on 26 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
An awesome Sunday early evening dinner on the outside deck at CQ! We arrived just after a rain shower so quickly switched our inside reservation to outside, which was efficiently accommodated. Excellent service by both bar staff and waitress. The food was very good and enjoyed the early summer outdoor vibe on the river with music outside and boating activities in view.
MR
MaryR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 24 June 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
I’ve been here before and been perfectly happy, however we came for a anniversary dinner this experience and I was embarrassed by bringing my guest. Service was long, our food came out cold and the bathrooms had no soap or toilet paper.
d
deedee
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was raining so everyone was dining indoors and the server made everything very pleasant. She was training someone yet was just the right amount of attentive, made suggestions when asked and made our dining very comfortable. Thanks so much.
DH
DHeve
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service, great food, beautiful Ohio River view.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a wonderful family dinner. Our service was outstanding!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fathers Day Dinner. Service was wonderful and ambience was great. Food seemed a little over priced for what was received. Overall good experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good food, large variety, service was great! Beautiful location on the river- nice for a stroll after dinner.
SP
SherryP
Nashville
18 reviews
2.0
18 reviews
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall2food3service2ambience4
Food was good but service was horrible. We ordered our food and did not get it delivered to our table until 75 minutes later. Restaurant was not all that busy as there were plenty of empty tables. I understand that perhaps they didn’t have enough personnel to keep up. But just an acknowledgment that they’re running behind would have been appreciated. We had to flag down someone numerous times for drink refills. Truly disappointing.

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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 4.2 stars by 160 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

14 Aug 2022

20:30

Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(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.
Area
East Louisville
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Mediterranean HummusUS$12.00

Tuna TatakiUS$17.00

Smoked Salmon FlatbreadUS$14.00

Green Chili WontonsUS$10.00

Chilled Peel & Eat Shrimp

Spinach Queso DipUS$12.00

Pork NachosUS$12.00

Smoked WingsUS$14.00

Chicken TendersUS$11.00

Crab CakesUS$18.00

Entrées

Shrimp & GritsUS$22.00

Cajun Chicken AlfredoUS$18.00

Verlasso SalmonUS$27.00

Smoked BrisketUS$26.00

Bourbon Grilled RibeyeUS$39.00

Seafood TrioUS$32.00

Kentucky Hot BrownUS$19.00

Salads

Country Greek SaladUS$14.00

Chicken Chopped SaladUS$14.00

Spinach SaladUS$14.00

Caesar SaladUS$10.00

Marina House SaladUS$8.00

Salads Addition

Grilled Chicken BreastUS$7.00

Chili Lime ShrimpUS$6.00

4 oz SalmonUS$7.00

Crab CakeUS$9.00

Handhelds

Chili Lime Shrimp TacosUS$15.00

Fried Cod SandwichUS$14.00

Battered Fish TacosUS$15.00

Pulled Pork TacosUS$15.00

Nashville Hot Catfish SandwichUS$15.00

Roasted Turkey SandwichUS$14.00

Smashed Avocado Impossible BurgerUS$15.00

Harrods BurgerUS$15.00

12" Pizzas

Greek ChickenUS$16.00

CapreseUS$15.00

CQ ClassicUS$16.00

Hot Brown PizzaUS$16.00

Side Items

Seashore FriesUS$4.00

Onion RingsUS$6.00

Cole SlawUS$4.00

AsparagusUS$6.00

Fresh FruitUS$5.00

Cheddar GritsUS$4.00

Steamed BroccoliUS$5.00

Desserts

Lodge SundaeUS$12.00

Derby PieUS$7.00

Key Lime PieUS$7.00

Bourbon Bread PuddingUS$8.00

Little Captains

Chicken Tenders with FriesUS$8.00

Grilled Cheese with FriesUS$7.00

Hook Burger with FriesUS$8.00

8" PizzaUS$7.00

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