I was cycling down the levee and saw a building with "Home of the Tacky Astray". If ya know me, I gots to check it out. Great service, waitress was a gem. I got the fried shrimp and oyster basket. I kid you not - the juiciest most flavorful fried shrimp I have ever had! My pictures don't do it justice!! Great variety of local beers, other cool items on the menu. Ambiance was cool, you could tell it had been here while. If you're in the area be sure to drop in. I toured in for the pic and they said it was too long: While it looks plain, they are the best fried shrimp I have ever had. Juicy, seasoned just right, and both the shrimp and oyster came out hot!!! While I don't get a lot of quality oysters in central Kentucky, I can't be considered an expert.... They were spot on also!! Check it out and enjoy!!! read more

We love this restaurant. The service is always fantastic. The restaurant is clean and dimly lit which is quite refreshing. Today we started with fried mushrooms and coconut shrimp. The mushrooms were great. The shrimp were just okay. I ordered a dried oyster basket with onion rings and my husband ordered a buffalo chicken sandwich. Both were very tasty. We will definitely go back. read more

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The Rivershack Tavern is well-named! It is located on River Road in a historic building that has a great deal of character. This building might be considered by some a shack, and it certainly is a bar. However, it also serves up some amazing food. It's historic inside as well as outside, having classic signs, posters, and other New Orleans memorabilia displayed on virtually every surface, including the ceilings. Also noteworthy are their barstools, which have amusing legs attached. The interior is rather dark, even in the middle of the day, but don't let this deter you. Your eyes will quickly adjust. This might be an advantage if your visit is to engage in day-drinking! However, if your visit is to eat, first look for the board displaying the Daily Special. These are a great choice and may include things not normally on the menu. Variety is the spice of life and all... However, the menu is adequate for most any purpose. There are a great variety of sandwiches, wraps, salads, plates, and appetizers! I like that the sandwiches can be customized with sides. One can swap out regular fries for sweet potato fries, or there are really great and crispy tater tots! One can even opt for a bowl of gumbo or soup! Some of these changes involve a slight up-charge, but are worth it. Speaking of the soups and gumbos, these are really great choices. I happened to be there when French Onion Soup was part of the daily special, and it was amazing! Had a great big toasty chuck of bread with cheese on top, and the soup was rich and delicious. Their gumbo is a substantial choice, with great and deep flavors. I also recommend their BLT, which pairs well with a bowl of soup. The waitstaff is friendly and helpful and the prices are fair. This place is an experience that one should have while in the area. It's definitely a place you'll want to return to! read more

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I have been here two or three times for various functions and get-togethers, but never actually tried their food. This time I did, and I was not disappointed. The po-boy I had was piled high. I took half of it home. The fries were good and the price was reasonable. I'm sorry I waited so long. The list of draft beer is extensive, and the prices are good. (PBR on tap! Hard to find...). If you pay with cash you get a little discount from the card prices. The servers were friendly and cheerful. They knew a lot of the customers by name. The atmosphere was nice, like just a bunch of folks hanging out and having a good time. They have live music on some nights, so it might be crazier then, but I felt right at home. Much appreciated. Definitely means I will go back. Highly recommended! read more

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Went during normal lunch hours. This is a tavern/pub well known in the area. Certainly was busy with the local folks. The service was moving but impatient because of the hustle and bustle. Food was ok, normal pub fair. Seemed pricey for quality of food. Pub atmosphere. read more

Always amazing experience. Great atmosphere and food was great ! This was my third time visiting this place and has never been disappointed ! Will be definitely going back read more

I've always been a fan of this place. Their fried alligator bites and fried mushrooms for appetizers are great and the tuna sandwich is one of my favorites. There's a lot of variety on the menu and their drinks are even more amazing. They'll put fresh fruit purées in their cocktails and even add it into wine for me. The ambiance is nice both inside and outside. It's a great place to go before a show at Southport and I will always appreciate that they were open during COVID. read more

I like to come here to belly up to the bar for what are probably my favorite bar stools ever. Not because of their comfort but because they are decorated with clothing and pants falling off etc to appear like legs etc. They offer a great beer selection, very acceptable wine list and a full bar. The bartenders while efficient usually have a bit of an attitude. The food is fairly good as far as bar food goes. So if you are a fan of dark somewhat divey bars with fun bar stools make sure to check this place out if you are in the area. They also offer covered outdoor seating but it lacks the character that the inside provides. read more

I've been coming here forever. Some of the best bar food around. Great ambience. Super friendly service, great menu, fair price. Love their burgers. But my favorite is on Mondays, the red beans and rice with smoked sausage. read more

Exactly what I hoped for. Great southern, comfort food. I believe they had some healthier options on there (by healthy, not as heavy) but that's not what I was looking for. Would recommend. read more

best veggie burger ive ever tasted. Great atmosphere, outside tables so i can bring my dogs while i eat lunch.

This is the essence of a neighborhood New Orleans style establishment with great food and friendly service. The areas are well maintained and refreshed in a timely manner. We always eat during the lunch times and are fond of the specials. The atmosphere is always the same, comfortable and welcoming. Highly recommend as a place to eat and just enjoy your time there. read more

I would be lying if I said I became a regular just over the food it's the bartender/waitress IVY best service ever but the FOOD never disappoints! I have gotten pretty much everything and love it all equally. Vibe is great, I LOVE this place ! read more

Great food! It's all American classics so nothing fancy, but they do tavern food really well. Huge portions and cheap prices. It's nice and on River road and has lovely outdoor seating. Was raining when we went so didn't get a picture. They have crawfish during the season as well. Parking is potentially a challenge, and the service was a bit slow. It's also a big place that was busy so this explains it. Onion rings were okay but the burger was a proper medium rare. 4/5, nothing wrong with it but I reserve 5/5 ratings for places that are worth a trip for, and while solid and good, this place is not somewhere to make a trip out of. It's the best pick if you're already in the area though. read more

Fun fun place with good food. If you can try it out. Dive bar for sure but that's the kind of place I like. On the levee and had a band that started later. Next time we will stay to hear but had other plans. We will definitely be back read more

Nice little bar with solid food. The alligator sausage appetizer was good but small for the price. My husband loved the Shank U burger with the sausage patty, and I enjoyed Rusty's Shrimp Wrap (minus the surprise tomatoes). Overall, tasty food and a good casual stop on our way back into town. read more

We tried this restaurant when the weather didn't cooperate for a day trip to the zoo. It's one of those places that doesn't look like much, but was actually above par in service and quality. We had a roast beef debris poboy and shrimp remoulade salad with fried green tomatoes. 5 out of 5 for both meals. I asked for a go-cup for my soda - no problem. Cutest bar stools. I'd go back. It seems like the type of place where everything on their menu would be good. read more

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Really good bar food. Specials offered are a deal. Had their tacos at the bar. This is a comfortable hangout kind of place. Music on the weekends. read more

Food was good it's more like a bar vibe. Parking is horrible if you must park on the other side of the street it's such a huge dip messed up in front of my car trying to get out of it read more

Our favorite dive bar on this trip. It's the epitome of 'dive'. From the wood floors, swinging wood doors, to the wood bar with 30 beers on tap. It's where locals go so you know it's got a great selection of Cajun and bar food. It's our 4the DDD stop on this trip and we even got the shirt!! And I almost forgot!! The staff is friendly and fun! Do you have DDD and FF's. What's not to love!! read more

Rivershack Tavern - Bars Near Me - Jefferson, Louisiana

Great place to hang out with friends. The place is fun and has great bands. The service from the staff is always good. The food has never disappointed. read more

Forced to go shopping; found out that we were nearby. Atmospheric, roadhouse vibes. Pleasant service, good drinks. Beef debris poboy was skimpy, dry, almost not dressed.(undressed?). Wife's soup judged meh. Don't eat here, but do drink here. read more

Loved everything about this place. I had the special, red beans, and rice with smoked sausage. It was Monday night. It was absolutely delicious. A server was friendly and Attentive. Highly recommend read more

Another awesome trip to Rivershack! The walls always have my eyes in a gaze checking out the decor. Service is top notch with even better food. I noticed they have live music on Friday and Saturday nights! Well make sure to return and check it out on a lively weekend. read more

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Excellent burgers! I love the decor and the ambience of the place. They did a wonderful job decorating. Very comfortable. Everything all new. Just as good as the river shack on River Road. read more

One of my favorite spots to hangout at usually after 5pm on Fridays. I love the bartenders and they have decent lunch menu.

Jamie, jadiea, Ella are such a dynamite trio of a crew that make me want to come by again to be served because their team ethics are astounding. They are ostentatious people that I would love to have serve me on the daily. They make dining in enjoyable. read more

Nice ambiance with some really good food. We had the chicken wrap and the shrimp wrap. These things were huge and stuffed with ample piles of chicken and shrimp. Margaritas were tasty and not watered down. Just passing through and I'll put this place on my list of stops when I'm back this way read more

Love the ambience and the servers. The food is good, but it is nothing special. Typical fare for the region. A good beer selection. If you're in the area, stop in. read more

Found this gem by searching yelp. I use yelp regularly when traveling. We were a large party of 16. Called ahead and our table was ready and waiting. Server was very friendly and accommodating to all our needs. Tried the fried green tomatoes. Not bad! Onion rings were great. We also tried the gator bites. They were very good. I had the seafood platter, catfish, shrimp - very large portion. Easily could share dish. I highly recommend stopping in. The decor was casual but fun. I loved the saddle stools and wished we took a photo. read more

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Went here for a celebration lunch and it was a good time. Nice area, smokers friendly, and ok vibes for the westbank. There is a parking lot right out front, however there is plenty of street parking as well. They serve the usuall bar foods fries, burger, also crawfish! Drinks were good! Service good as well! If there was a place that could represent the westbank as a whole it would be this place hands down! read more

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Stop by the river shack to get something to eat. Decided on grabbing a quick burger. Even though I thought a quarter pounder hamburger would be plenty what I was served was decidedly less than that. And I realize sometimes you have to account for loss during cooking but this was worse than that. But the thing that took me by surprise was when ordering the very charming waitress asked me if I wanted to make it a cheeseburger and I said yes and then asked me if I wanted grilled onions on it and I said yes. And then asked me if I wanted it dressed and I said yes. So no big deal right? When I got the food it was passable. But nothing special. Then I got the bill, and I was actually a little bit more than surprised when a porn review I saw that they charge me two dollars to add cheese and then they added one dollar charge to add onions. I don't wanna be picky, but this is the only restaurant I've ever seen that done. And it wasn't like the hamburger was cheap. Sandwich and a drink 20 bucks. I think I'll go somewhere else next time. read more

In town for some doctors visits and OMG. One of the best little hole in the wall taverns. The service was so fast and waitresses were amazing. We ordered fried catfish fingers, shrimp po boy, onion rings and fried mushrooms. Let me tell you if you're looking for some good authentic NOLA food, this is the spot to visit. read more

Best turkey burger in NOLA hands down. Great service, Special sauce goes well with any burger

Haven't visited this joint in a while. That was my mistake. Rivershack is a bar... it is definitely a dive (Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives). We recently went for lunch, a quiet time for this venue. The luncheon special was white beans with a pork chop or with catfish. One of us had the grilled pork chop that was extra thick and grilled perfectly. One of us had the beans with fried catfish. Catfish was served as two large filets perfectly fried in a delicious batter... awesome. The beans were delicious and also included good corn bread. This was a lunch special that the two of us enjoyed for at least two meals. The service was special attention. The pricing is extra fair. The food quality remains special. RECOMMENDED, read more

Good standard spot for drinks. Good food- on spot! Fried seafood done right. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good local joint.

Traveling for work and stopped by. My kind of dinner spot, honestly. I'm a huge fan of bar food and the LA style twist on it is great. I had a chicken sandwich and fried crawfish poppers that were awesome. Service was great, atmosphere was a 'chill after work drink spot', and the price was totally fine. Plenty of local beers and popular ones on tap, lots of drink specials and daily food specials. Wouldn't be disappointed stopping for some grub and an IPA anytime! read more

Rivershack Tavern - Bars Near Me - Jefferson, Louisiana

Bar personnel refused to serve us any drinks and repeatedly insisted that we go outside to order. We had been outside for 15 minutes and no one had approached us. Realizing we were a large group (baseball kids and parents) we were willing to wait for food, but simply wanted some cokes and beer to wait with. we watched as she served other patrons beer and mixed drinks that they carried outside. we listened while the only waitress informed her customers at the next table that "They were her ONLY table!". Hint taken! Probable loss to Rivershack aprox $500.00 and a ton of good will. read more

My boyfriend works nearby and he is always raving about the Rusty's Shrimp Wrap. Today I finally got a chance to give it a go! It does not disappoint! I tend to get full very easily, especially from tortillas/bread. But this wrap was so light and yet so filling! The shrimp was still crunchy (even as a takeout) and the extra sauce that comes on the side gives it the perfect extra flavor! I got mine with sweet potato fries for a +$2. The fries were OKAY. It wasn't the best sweet fries, it wasn't the worst. It was a little soggy when I got it (most likely because it was a take out) Overall: 4/5! read more

Rivershack Tavern - Bars Near Me - Jefferson, Louisiana

I'm not saying the owner is at fault for this dog sitting on the table , but the waitress seen it and didn't open her mouth.!!This was during the pandemic too -already running from germs right ! The red beans & rice was was tasty & reasonably priced . I threw my food away just because I was grossed out .. as the dog slid his butt across as if it was itching ! If your dog put his/her butt on the table while you eat ... this may be the place for you ... it's allowed by at least one of the staff . I'm not going back !! read more

Rivershack Tavern - Hey , I'm not saying the owner is at fault for this dog being on the table , but the waitress seen this & did nothing . - Bars Near Me - Jefferson, Louisiana