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River Shack Tavern Gretna

3.3 (187 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Loud
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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AJ S.

Upon entering we were immediately seated with reservations that were previously made. The one thing that really caught me off guard was prior to walking into the restaurant there's a pair of steps that lead to where you are within a foot touch of the Mississippi River! We have seating outdoors and nice with the fans to keep you cool. A lot of history here! The drinks good gracious order the moonshine mule phew delicious! Food was served hot and presented well! Great place! Locals are very welcoming!

Spicy chicken sandwich and fried pickles
Scott K.

Haven't been here in a while, but went last night. The food is still great and the atmosphere is still amazing. They have changed the menu a little since the last time I was there, but the staples are still there (if you haven't tried the Shank You burger you're really missing out), plus some new things. I love their fried pickles! I decided to try something from the new offerings, so I went with the spicy chicken sandwich. It was delicious. If you have read any of my other reviews, you know I like spicy food. This was a good spice level, just enough to let you know if was there but not so hot you start to sweat (I would have liked to have much hotter, but that's just personal preference). Also, the sandwich is made with chicken tenders. They were great, but they did make the sandwich fall apart. I also could have used more sauce, but that would have made it fall apart even more, and no one needs that. I could also have asked for extra sauce but I finished it before I thought about that! The service was friendly and quick. They have a solid draft beer list, and overall it's a very good place. The only thing holding me back from a 5 star review is the live music situation. Whenever I go there I always avoid nights with live music. I love live music, but the acoustics of the place, coupled with the amount of amps the bands bring, make the music painful to listen to and impossible to carry on a conversation. Even when the music is good (and to be honest I've not heard a bad band there), it's just so loud! So go on a day when there's no music, enjoy the food, the beers, and if the weather cooperates, the great view of the river from upstairs!

bayou balcony punch
Cindy L.

Love coming here every so often when I crave a burger/hot sausage. They have a smash burger on their menu called the "Shank You" burger, which is a double patty (one regular patty + hot sausage patty). It's the best of both worlds. The fries that came with it was extra crispyyy. Did not have a single fry that was soggy. The service was pretty quick and our server was great. Definitely come here during happy hour. They have delicious special cocktail drinks for only $5 during this time. I ordered the Bayou Balcony Punch and it was delicious. It has coconut rum, pineapple, grenadine & champagne. I love that they have an upstairs outside area, very nice to eat up there during great weather. Unfortunately we couldn't eat up there due to them having no service available. But they said if we wanted to eat up there, we would have to order to go and just bring it up.

Rooftop bar
Brenda L.

I truly like coming here. Lotta different things on the menu to choose from. Very friendly bartenders in a very relaxed dining area. Lots of sports games on the TV. The upstairs has a picture perfect view of the Mississippi.

Moose
Shannon S.

VERY slow and disorganized service during lunch with no hostess so people just seated themselves but then some never got service (I saw a police officer arrive and take a seat for a long while and no staff acknowledged him so he finally got up and left looking pretty unhappy). My food order took at least 45 minutes or longer to get out which is a really long time for the type of food served here. Unfortunately the food itself really wasn't that great and it gets a 1.5 star for the tuna and burger (especially at the price point) as it really didn't deliver compared to most other places in the area. I have always had good food at the Rivershack Tavern on River Road so I'm not sure what is going on here? Granted it was really crowded here for just a Friday lunch and there were a lot of rowdy folks at the bar so maybe that was knocking the pace of service off? The redeeming factors that raise the star rating up here are that this is a really cool bar that has some great features. They have a nice outdoor patio with another rooftop deck patio on top of it with some great views. I also have been a long time fan of the original Rivershack Tavern on River Road so I can't imagine the current state of unacceptable food will last long here as it has always been good at the original. They also follow the original by having a nice schedule of live music. Overall I was really disappointed in the food but impressed by the layout of the bar and the daily specials and happy hour that are offered. I really hope they get better organized and get their food and service back on track. This spot has a huge potential to be one of the great bars of the area and I hope they get things running consistently soon. I definitely will return and hope for an improved experience next time. My video review is here and this video starts out with a review of the original Rivershack Tavern on the Eastbank and finishes with a review of the Gretna location of the River Shack Tavern on the Westbank. https://youtu.be/ODC-sJvWYLc

BBQ Burger with sweet potato fries
Tanya O.

Love these sweet potato fries. They are nice and crispy on the outside. The Huey P Tea was refreshing and I couldn't taste the alcohol, but definitely loved the peach flavor. Outdoor seating is really nice.

Thursday Night $10 Steak Night 16oz steak
Earnest C.

Looking for a cool bar experience with an amazing food experience? Well, look no further! I discovered Rivershack Gretna by way of a friend because their ever-so popular Thursday Night $10 Steak Night: 16oz Ribeye with a side of loaded potatoes. You can sub out the potatoes for other side choices for a $2 surcharge however trust me, the steak is soooooooooooo massive you won't have time to focus on eating a side. I have gone past couple of Thursday and they have remained very consistent in timeliness from the time of placing food order to actually having food delivered to me. The time time has been between 13-15 minutes each time. The steak are seasoned and flavored perfectly. Watch out Ruth's Chris! They have plenty of space and plenty of table of tables and a HUGE bar. I suggest that you go straight in and grab a seat at the bar instead of getting a table with the hostess cause there will always be a wait for a table. Always avaliable seating at the bar. I always look forward to going here due to staff always been soooooo down to earth and love connecting with the customers to make sure they are having a great dining experience

Garbage Fries
Lucas G.

This place is a very unique splotch. They have outdoor upstairs seating as well as downstairs and indoor seating. They have quite a few choices of beer on tap which I'm a huge fan of. Went ahead and got the garbage fries which is just loaded down with everything including jalapeños and mushrooms. My brother had a Reuben and he said it was really good. My fries didn't blow me away but it was good. The service was fast and friendly but we were there right when they opened so weren't busy. I paid $42 for my fries (small appetizer), the Rueben meal and 3 beer. Pretty good prices as I was expecting a bit more than that. I'd go back for sure, it's a really cool spot

The mutha clucka with a biscuit a la carte. Very good!
Cajungeek G.

Tried Sunday brunch for the first time at Rivershack Gretna. I've noticed the parking lot always full around there during walks around the neighborhood, and consider that a good sign of a healthy business. The mutha clucka is their version of chicken and waffles. Chicken breast was juicy and seasoned well. Belgian waffle was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Got a biscuit a la carte. It was a huge, fluffy carb and tasted wonderful. I'm looking forward to returning and trying other entrees. It's more than a sports bar, so my previous impression of it has been corrected. Great service. They can handle single patrons and large tables (call ahead for big parties) with ease. Outdoor as well as inside. My only complaint is the darkness in the dining area away from the screens on the wall behind the bar. My table was near back of house so I had light, but some tables were in complete darkness. Again, I plan to visit it again and bring visiting friends there for brunch or a meal.

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