Amazing ambiance with piano bar. Saw couple of well lit boats passing by when we got there for dinner (told my wife I paid them to be there exactly when we were arriving ;)). Our server (Kayla) was amazing and was on top of everything. I was surprised to see the quantity for the lamb lollipop. We ordered lamb to be cooked medium rare but it came out rare and the rib eye medium rare which came out medium but both meats were extremely tender and flavorful. Great spot for a date! read more

Cavanugh's - Lamb lollipop and 18 oz Ribeye Steak - Seafood Near Me - Evansville, Indiana

Expensive but delicious. Loud piano player which makes sitting by him at bar difficult. Service excellent!

Steak was in my top 10 and the bartender provide great service. Never had asparagus with a hollandaise sauce. Nice place and great food. The piano added an extra touch to the ambiance of the restaurant. Highly recommend. read more

I adore coming here. From the people to the ambience to the food, it is all incredible. I have never had a negative experience. I am usually by myself but had my Mother (82) with me last week and they all made a big fuss over her. She felt so special and wants to come back soon....too bad she lives in Wisconsin :( The lovely staff make this restaurant what it is!!! I need to shout out some names... Amariah, Sergey, Josh, Anna, Ashley, Aiden, Shannon. These people all excel at their jobs. I own and run a restaurant and this level of professionalism is very difficult to find. I would recommend the chicken breast, bone-in or the 7 oz filet. The wedge salad is a favorite that I order time and time again. My favorite restaurant (besides my own of course :) ) Thank you for creating such a warm and welcoming atmosphere!!! Victoria read more

Nice classy interior, which was lovely. Good service. Food was just okay. I felt my steak didn't have much flavor or seasoning to it. The creme brûlée was overcooked. The mashed potatoes tasted horrible, very bitter, like the bottom of the pot had been burned. For the price, I expect better quality from a steakhouse like this. read more

Our very first visit here... This is part of Bally's Casino in Evansville, Indiana so it would not be fare to compare to places we have dined at in Las Vegas at casinos. We made reservations in advance and were seated right away upon our arrival. The staff was very polite and professional. Our table was by the window with a river view. The restaurant was nicely dimmed and the atmosphere was one of fine dining. The singing piano player in the bar area was an unexpected surprise and was very enjoyable. We started our meal with a couple of appetizers, my wife had the French Onion Soup and found it tasty. I had the Tuna Poke, it was ok but can't say I would order it again. For our dinner my wife had the Prime Rib (which comes by itself). I had a chef feature the Blackened Redfish over Corn salsa. We split an order of Augratan Potatoes. Wifey loved the Prime Rib and she knows her prime rib!!! The Potatoes were a hit!!! The fish was good but would have been helped with a little more blackening and some more viscous sauce. The bread accompanying the meal was fresh but does not come warm to the table. A nice touch was the fresh roasted garlic that comes with the butter. The meal was very enjoyable and filling, service as great! Only reason I don't do five stars is I save that for places that go above and beyond. Dinner for 2 was about $150. We felt that was a fare price for what we received. Nice stop for a weekend getaway dinner. read more

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We ate here on the 4th of July ... the view was exquisite, the service attentive, and the food outstanding! The seafood was fresh and perfectly prepared, we split dessert, and the shrimp in the shrimp cocktail were enormous and delicious. It's not inexpensive, but worth the price, and was definitely the highlight of our stay downtown; we'd go back in a heartbeat. read more

Very good experience. Greated professionally, sat at the bar for a very good cocktail, then seated. We had a very good server, who provided the right amount of time for us to talk business, while still being attentive. The meal was outstanding and reasonable. I recommend this restaurant when in the area. read more

First off the food is very good. The steaks were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The service was pretty good as well. Dinner for 2 was $200 which is what I was expecting for our anniversary dinner. The view of the river is very picturesque. The atmosphere was worth $35. The dense cigarette smoke from the casino is inescapable. There was a guy on piano who was basically Great Value brand Randy Newman playing and singing loudly. So loudly that even though we were at the opposite end on the restaurant, it was disruptive. The tables are close together so on a Saturday night there was no way to have a private conversation with a group right next to us talking loudly. I'm glad I went since it is a notable place to eat in town, but we won't be back. There are better options in town with better atmosphere, at a better price, and in completely non-smoking buildings. read more

Lovely upscale restaurant situated on the Ohio River. The bar is a nice last minute option, and window tables make for a stellar dinner with a view overlooking the water. Nice cocktail list too. read more

Cavanugh's - Pomegranate martini - Seafood Near Me - Evansville, Indiana

Don't waste your money. Had heard Cavanugh's was the place to go for a steak dinner. My wife and I both ordered the filet. I ordered the scalloped potatoes and my wife ordered the mashed potatoes. Both of our filets were lukewarm at best. The mashed potatoes were cold. I'm not saying slightly warm. I'm saying cold. Sent them back in the next came out the same. The only part of this meal that was semi hot was the scalloped potatoes. Don't waste your money. Go to Burger King. It would be better. read more

One of our favorite places to celebrate! We enjoy sitting by the window near the fireplace and piano to enjoy the river views, music and fireplace ambience. Definitely make reservations for a more enjoyable experience! Now for the food-My filet was cooked perfectly and I added asparagus which were served with hollandaise sauce- delish! My husband had prime rib and a baked potato-which was huge and he said was amazing. We ended our meal by choosing 1 of their desserts from the dessert tower, which we picked a red velvet dessert! It was delicious! Great experience! We will definitely be back! read more

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Great steak! Great service! One of the best steaks I've ever had! The piano playing in the background makes it a great date place!

Not happy at all food had no flavor not worth the money it cost. Service was good company great.Ambiance very nice.

Great food, great shrimp, great big portions...only drawback...expensive. Therefore 4 out of 5.

Much better than the first time I was here about 8 months ago, when my steak was not medium rare (warm pink center) it was raw. This time I had the salmon it was decent, with a bbq glaze the bbq gave an odd flavor profile that I want crazy about, they forgot our augrautin potatoes that we ordered, but we were talking so much at a business mtg we forgot also till we left. Max and Erma's salmon in another of my reviews was better and less than half the price The ahi tuna appetizer was done perfectly and I enjoyed, the view from my table of the river and boats was nice on a bright 630p day in April. The piano in the lounge was too loud, you couldnt talk to the person next to you, and maybe taht was why the lounge was mostly empty, the update it got in the last 3 months looks nice. They have all the infrastucture in place to become a 5 star review, they just need to do a bunch of small stuff missing our potatoes cost them a star. read more

My friend had the 22 oz 21 day aged rib eye and he said there was no flavor. Needless to say, it's probably not aged as advertised. He just recently had the same thing at Deacon's in Nashville and he says there is a big difference. He finished the steak in Nashville as it was savory. He is bringing half of the steak home to make it a breakfast steak instead. Sorry, I really want to support this restaurant. read more

If I had actually been able to get in... maybe I could have given it a better review. I had a group of 10 show up... the restaurant is completely empty... but they won't seat us b/c we don't have a reservation. Prior to that we are sitting in the bar area and we have a few friends show up and try to throw a few extra chairs on to our table so they can join us. The server says that isn't allowed. Again the place is dead empty. Add to that the fact that the hostess was a complete B about the whole thing. You are a steakhouse in a craphole smoky casino. Don't take yourself so seriously please. read more

Great Filet Mignon, Wedge Salad, Crab Cakes, and service. Josh (bar tender) is friendly and provides excellent service. I stopped in late on a Sunday evening. The piano guy keeps you entertained if you are seeking a relaxing evening. My only issue is the price difference between the 6oz filet and the 8oz filet. For two additional ounces of steak, the price is significantly higher and in my humble opinion, not in range for consideration to upgrade to the 8oz. Needless to say, I chose the 6oz. The 14oz NY Strip Steak seems like the better deal of the three. I shall return and select the NY Strip next time I'm in town. read more

Posted a picture of what was left over from our dinner. Great experience and honestly hit it out of the park. Thank you so much for having us and continuing to grow with your staff. Sergey was an awesome waiter and John came to interact with us as far as the kitchen staff. Anna made us feel like we've been coming for years. An absolute pleasure and quite a VIP experience. read more

I waited for a few days to write this just to make sure I was still feeling as negative as I was at Cavanaugh's last Friday, June 19th. I still feel it was a bad experience at high prices that were in no way justified. The salads are OK -- nothing to write home about though -- and quite plentiful. We wondered if that was because they wanted you full when the entrees arrived with their small portions (salmon entrée was less than 1" by 4" in size for $32 ala carte.) Crab cakes were also very small and had way too much breading versus crab in them. Prime rib looked big enough when delivered but 1/2 to 2/3 of the portion served was fat and inedible. Remainder was overcooked, dry and tough. We discussed sending three of our four meals back but did not think it would make any difference. Finally, it was the worst lobster bisque I have ever had and I have had it allover the world. Yes, they had added lobster claw meat tips to it, but it tasted very bland otherwise and had a layer of some sort of oil floating on top of it. I did not finish it (unusual for me) and even thought it was much worse than some we bought at Walmart! A Rock A Bar pizza would have been much better! (Local joint on South 41) read more

Very pricey, as all Cavanaugh's are, but always very good. Restaurants of this style can always (in my opinion) be judged by the quality of their sea bass, and Cavanaugh's has excellent sea bass. The scallops are also quite good. Plentiful delicious options on the menu aside, my favorite thing about this restaurant is the roasted garlic brought to the table with fresh bread. The bread is really secondary: the garlic is king. read more

We will be back. I went with the duck that was cooked perfectly. My husband had a filet mignon once again perfectly seasoned and cooked. Service was friendly and the live music made our experience. read more

Best place to eat at the casino by far. The food is always great and staff are always friendly!

Very good food. Great atmosphere. The staff was super friendly. Will definitely eat here again.

Came here for a late dinner and was not disappointed. The ambiance, the service, staff and food all receive 5 stars. I ordered the spinach salad and it was delicious and just enough. For my entree I had the blackened Neptune: beef, crab meat, shrimp and Yukon masked potatoes. The beef was well seasoned and cooked perfectly (medium/rare), the crab meat was the best thing I had flaky and seasoned wonderfully, the shrimp the least impressive and still deserving of a 5. Kayla was our waitress and she was friendly, informative and attentive. All in all a wonderful experience. read more

Cavanugh's - Seafood Near Me - Evansville, Indiana

Good selection of food, I guess. Meh, this is nothing to go to on purpose unless you are super hungry.

Just not good/great for the price. I had the halibut, good portion, but dry. Roasted vegetables side was under cooked, with little flavor and in cubed format was not pleasing to the eye. Duck was undercooked and coconut rice was nasty tasting. They try hard, Service was average to good, they are very nice, but the food was just not good. Opening bread was amazing. I won't be back and suggest passing for a better value and better food somewhere else. If your looking for ambience, it's good, just opt for drinks and a starter, then go somewhere else. read more

Randomly came here for a work dinner because every other place in Evansville was closed on Sunday. Ordered the prime rib, which was incredible. My favorite part of the dinner was the bread, which comes with butter and roasted garlic spread. I think I ate an entire loaf by myself! Service was a tad slow, even though we were one of two groups there. However, our waiter was very kind and sweet. Food and portion sizes are solid. read more

Cavanugh's - Giant and deliciously cooked prime rib - Seafood Near Me - Evansville, Indiana

Great place to go on a date night. One of the more pricier options in Evansville but very good nonetheless. Being attached to the casino you can do dinner and entertainment all in one night. I typically get the Blackened Neptune and have them really grill the shrimp. Chocolate cake/lava cake for dessert ALWAYS hit the spot. While you wait for your food you can listen to the pianist play, enjoy the view of the river, or just the atmosphere in and of itself. If you go, ask for Collin, awesome waiter who's always enthusiastic about his job and goes above and beyond for his customers. read more

I wasn't sure if this place was going to smell of cigarettes or not. It does. I'm fairly certain the air in the restaurant is cycled in with the casino air. The smell could be worse. But why doesn't it smell like steak in there? The space is fine. Our service was great. That bread to start was great. All of the food was correct. But if im spending $56 on sea bass, I want to smell sea bass. Or steak. Not the exhaled air of a casino full of smokers. Catch up evansville. read more

Absolutely Fantastic! We had the most wonderful meal and a Fabulous waiter, John. My boyfriend got a delicious seafood scampi with Enormous shrimp and I got a Queen Cut Prime Rib. We didn't think we could handle Deseret after all that food, but I'm so glad we did, the Crème Brulè was so worth it. We're terrible picky with Creme Brulè, but it was Perfect here. If you can, request John as your waiter! We couldn't thank him enough. read more

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I had the New York strip cooked medium, with asparagus. The steak was absolutely delicious. The asparagus could have used a little better seasoning. I love this place for a steak. It is on the high side but worth it. Except for the table next to us. They order steak sauce. Why do people do this??? read more

I keep hoping that this restaurant would decide to grow up and become what it should be. The best Selteak and Seafood restaurant in the Tri-state area. Food is mediocre at the very best, the Prime rib is far from aged or Prime, the Filet's are dry, flavorless and improperly prepared, the side dishes taste like they came from a cafeteria buffet line, and flavorless. The staff from floor manager to hostesses to waiters have a laxidasicle attitude of, 'so what, why get/be better when leadership has no expectations. Sad, sad situation for a great location and endless possibilities. We shared our disappointment with the manager, he listened, made excusses for hia staff blamimg them for being immigrants and walked away. The waiter then came back and asked if we had a problem, we reiterated our disappointment with the service, nothing except more excuses about being too busy in a 30% seated establishment. I hope they grow learn and understand who keeps the lights on, but I doubt change will ocurr. I welcome feedback both supporting and descenting. It's a sad story. read more

This was an excellent restaurant. The steak was perfect, it was cooked exactly right, it had a great fat ratio and was well worth the money. Not advertised as prime but it was close! The lobster Mac and cheese should not be missed, can't say enough about it's cheesy goodness. My husband and I shared a salad and a huge piece of carrot cake for dessert. We left extremely satisfied. Our server Shana was top notch, we have been traveling to New York and Chicago and she put those servers to shame! Love when the waitstaff know when to show up and when to give you space, timing is everything. The view is lovely and the sunset was worth a picture. Don't be fooled folks this place is an excellent stop and worth the effort!! read more

Love the atmosphere--overlooks the Ohio river. Food is by far the best quality in Evansville. It is expensive, but well worth it. Awesome wine list too. Great place for date night. My husband ordered the filet medium-always delicious and seasoned perfectly. I ordered a pasta with vegetables. The waitress said it was the most ordered thing on the menu outside of their steaks. My favorite restaurant in Evansville right now! read more

Cavanugh's - Cavanaugh's bar - Eville, IN - Seafood Near Me - Evansville, Indiana

We were visiting the casino from out of town and really enjoyed our meal here. We sat at the bar to enjoy the live piano music. The shrimp cocktail was tasty, filets were delicious with the au pouivre sauce and the mashed potatoes were amazing. To top it off, the server gave us a complimentary dessert when she found out we were celebrating the upcoming birth of our 4th child with a date night. read more

This place is truly a hidden gem. You need to park in the Tropicana casino garage to get to it; so there is plenty of parking. Although the ambiance feels much more upscale, it is definitely casual. My friends and I are from NJ/NY area and we were dressed in jeans and a t-shirt, but we felt right at home. Service was impeccable. We all had appetizers... french onion soup and crab cakes... all perfect. I was surprised at how great the crab cakes are being so far from a coastline. The complimentary cornmeal bread with roasted garlic is awesome. Then our perfectly cooked rare porterhouse steaks came with asparagus and creamed spinach. The house wine perfectly compliments the steaks; no need to get an expensive brand. The bar is fully stocked with a wide variety of bourbons and scotches. What an awesome place. Definitely going to come back here next time I'm in Evansville. read more

Steaks are good but not 5 star quality. It's a decent steakhouse but a little overpriced, however you are paying for the atmosphere and view of the river. Good place to take someone if there is a need to impress. read more

What a wonderful experience for my 46th Birthday dinner. Food was amazing! Collin was a tremendous server. Loved the entire atmosphere. Steak was amazing. Crab Cake super delicious! Seafood Scampi was fantastic! This is a definite place to try. Took a little bit longer than expected to get our food but definitely worth the wait! Can't wait to come back! Thank you Cavanaughs! read more