Testimonials

"Our experience with my daughter's wedding was off the charts. James told the story about how the florist in a previous wedding had gotten the date wrong and the bride had no table arrangements. The venue could of just said "well we don't do flowers" but James and his staff put a solution together that was above and beyond. That convinced us to go with someone who is committed to the experience and not hide behind the contracts. If you want to cut corners, there are many choices but if you want your guests to say best food, best DJ, best view, best experience, at a slightly higher price, choose Savor at River House. We had the wedding, rented the downstairs for the cocktail hour, went back upstairs, and had the time of our life. Little things like the post wedding wine room for the bride and groom, the quality of the sound system, the temperature of the AC in July, the altar, the friendliness of the staff and management, and the food were top notch. The appetizers of hot brown and others were delicious. We went with all in consumption to get the best bourbon but they have lower priced plans. It was worth every penny and looking back, I am so glad the bride and groom selected this venue."

"The wedding and reception exceeded our expectations. James’ professionalism and thoughtfulness were outstanding in helping us plan and coordinate all the details. Angie who managed the banquet the night of couldn’t have been better. The food was delicious. All the staff were skilled and efficient."

"Words truly can't capture how incredible our wedding day was at Savor at River House. From start to finish, the team was professional, warm, and incredibly accommodating. James, in particular, was outstanding—always attentive and quick to respond to any questions we had, which made the planning process so much smoother. The food was absolutely phenomenal! Our guests are still talking about the delicious hors d’oeuvres and entrees—everything was beautifully presented and full of flavor. One of the standout features of Savor is having full-day access to the venue. It gave us the flexibility to take stunning photos by the Ohio River, and the sunset views from the balcony were nothing short of breathtaking. We truly can't recommend this venue highly enough. If you're looking for a beautiful space, exceptional service, and unforgettable food, Savor at River House is the perfect choice."

"Wow, no amount of words could express how awesome this event space and its staff are, wish I could give 10 stars .. My husband and I had our wedding here and I am still on a high from how perfect it was. James, the event planner, just wow, this role was made for him. His communication, his organization, his attention to detail, 10/10. He did the most when it came to helping us plan."

"My daughter's wedding and reception were on October 5, 2024, at Savor. James was incredible to work with to plan the event. Very confident in his job and makes each person involved feel very special. The food and the service was impeccable! The entire staff did an incredible job. Many of our guests have told us it is the best wedding they've ever been to with regard to food, service and venue, and for that, we thank James, Angie and the entire staff at Savor! A+++++++"

"Couldn't ask for better venue. Rental included all linens, tables, and basic decorations. James was and Angie were so hospitable! My guests are still talking about how great the food and service were."

"Couldn't ask for a better venue. Rental included all linens, tables, and basic decorations. James was fabulous at keeping me on task. He ran interference with vendors the day of service. My guests are still talking about how great the food and service were. Ceremony was moved inside the day before due to weather and there were no issues at all with the last minute change.

"Just had our reception at Savor at River House this weekend. James was excellent to work with -­clear and prompt communication, flexible, etc. The setting was gorgeous on the river and made for amazing photos of the wedding party. Guests were able to take advantage of indoor/outdoor options. The food was delicious and upscale with great portions. Dessert bar and bar service were exactly what we were hoping. The waitstaff was respectful, prompt, and catering to each guest while somehow being nearly "invisible." Parking was easy, guests were happy, and fun was had! Thank you so much for an incredible reception."

"We can't say enough great things about James and Angie and their team at Savor! Their professionalism and charisma were always appreciated. They nailed our vision to a tee and even setup and broke down all the decorations we brought! We were not expecting that but it saved us a ton of time on our wedding day so we could fully enjoy our special day! They went above and beyond and the value you get for your money is more than reasonable! We absolutely loved Savor and all of their staff! Thank you guys for helping make our wedding dream a reality!"

"We hosted our son's rehearsal dinner at Savor in May 2023. Everything was perfect! It is a beautiful venue, fabulous food and service with a gorgeous room overlooking the Ohio River. James, Angie and the entire staff were wonderful to work with and helped make the evening a success. As mother of the groom, I was able to enjoy the evening with family and friends while James and Angie took care of EVERYTHING!

"We had a wonderful experience at Savor from early on on the planning stages to our rehearsal dinner event! The venue was beautiful, the service outstanding, the food was delicious. We were so happy with everything . I would highly recommend choosing Savor at the River house for your special event."

"We hosted our son's rehearsal dinner at Savor in May 2023. Everything was perfect! It is a beautiful venue, fabulous food and service with a gorgeous room overlooking the Ohio River. James, Angie and the entire staff were wonderful to work with and helped make the evening a success. As mother of the groom, I was able to enjoy the evening with family and friends while James and Angie took care of EVERYTHING!"

"Savor was the perfect place to have our daughter's wedding. It was so beautiful for her outdoor wedding, and then an easy transition upstairs to the reception. James is wonderful to work with and truly anticipated all of our needs. Food was delicious. All of the staff was friendly. I had so many compliments from our guests."

"This is an exceptional venue! Situated on the banks of the Ohio River with beautiful views. But the most wonderful things about RiverHouse are the food and the service. We hosted a large event in their ballroom and couldn't have asked for better cuisine or more personal service. Truly a Louisville gem."

"We had my son's rehearsal dinner at Savor and everything was superb thanks to James and staff. Planning was easy for layout, dinner menu and pre-dinner cocktail reception, servers were attentive and the evening was stress-free. The location could not have been any more picturesque, overlooking the Ohio River for a beautiful backdrop. A wonderful venue spot with many options!"

"We held a business banquet at Savor at River House. Everything was superb - food, service, location, amenities, convenient parking. Couldn't have been better."

"I've worked with and attended many events at The River House. Each event has been so beautiful and so easy to plan, customize, and work with the River House's staff. Everyone there is so kind and helpful! Always happy to help my ideas come to life or to offer a suggestion when I ask for help!"

"Wonderful experience for my daughter's wedding! James, Angie, and the entire staff were excellent and accommodating for all of our needs! The venue was a hit for all the attendees on a beautiful day overlooking the river!"

As I approach a second wedding event at Savor, I want to acknowledge James Dutton.

I have immense appreciation for James. He is upbeat and positive with couples, reassuring and accommodating to them, their families, and me as a coordinator doing double duty as officiant. The fact that both weddings have been for the children of close friends adds pressure to make everything perfect. My previous experience with James and your Savor team reassures me that everything will be handled well.

I have coordinated many corporate and wedding events over the years, so I have a good feel for how many fires may need to be handled going into event day. The first experience at Savor was so positive I encouraged my current bride and her family to look at Savor in addition to the venue they had in mind. I appreciate the level of flexibility that is given to the family, and James absolutely goes above and beyond to meet the requests that make their day perfect. His enthusiasm, professionalism, and the way he makes couples feel special are exquisite and appreciated. I know there is a team of folks involved and ownership that empowers and I appreciate all.

James is a wonderful ambassador for Savor.

"We had a corporate event at Savor at the River House with over 100 attendees.  From the initial call to reserve the space until the last guest left for the evening we received white glove treatment. The menu options for our event were not only plentiful but delicious. The service our attendees received during our event was top notch! We look forward to the next event at Savor and the wonderful staff!

"Last October my wife and I hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner for my son and his fiancée at the Savor River House and the food, service and river views were all excellent. We were a bit nervous planning for this event since we live seven hours away from Louisville but working with James was a pleasure. That night their staff led by Banquet Manager; Angie provided great customer service in a very relaxed atmosphere that created a special memory for the wedding couple. I would highly recommend the Savor River House for any special occasion. Thank you, James, we will return to the Savor River House soon!"

"Savor at River House was an absolutely perfect venue for our October wedding reception. It was very important to us that we have a memorable experience for our guests (with food being a top priority), especially as so many were traveling to Louisville for our special day. The food was outstanding! Still to this day we receive compliments from our guests on the meal and service. James was very accommodating to our schedule as we were planning this from five hours away. He quickly answered all of our questions and worked with the chef and banquet team to make sure all of our needs were met - it made it feel truly like our special day and not just another banquet event. James also offered his expertise during our tasting. We thought for sure we had our menu picked out but ordering for such a large group can be intimidating and I started to doubt we were making the right menu choice. He offered up another meal option we hadn't considered and it ended up being delicious - cooked perfectly, very flavorful and unique. We heard from several guests that it was the best wedding meal they have ever had! Besides the food, the service was phenomenal from everyone working that day. Bar service moved quickly for our guests, the meal was served on time and the room was set up exactly as planned. I loved that we had the ballroom, outside deck, the bridal suite, and private room for Sean and I to sneak off for a quick moment alone for hors d'oeuvres. I am very particular on decor, but the style of the venue was very classy. We loved the chandeliers, neutral flooring and romantic twinkle lights outside. It truly is a venue that has everything you'd need. I had absolute trust in James and his team going into our wedding day and can't thank them enough!

We can’t say thank you enough to the entire staff at Savor at River House for the fabulous wedding party hosted there this past September for our son and daughter in law!  

From the event planner’s attention to detail and organization, to all of the wait staff who went out of their way to answer questions, promptly serve and assist, to the kitchen staff who prepared delicious hot courses (six I believe) to the event manager personally cutting, garnishing and serving the dessert cake, it was a memorable night. One to remember.

The venue with the river view and the roaring bonfire that they assisted with was the final finishing touch with the wrapped blankets and s’mores gift bags (we gifted to our guests) along with served cocktails fireside was absolutely perfect. Savor is a hidden gem, one not to overlook in planning your next event."

"Words can not express our thanks to the management and staff at Savor for the exquisite job they did for our daughter and son in law’s recent wedding.

We were so impressed from the very beginning, with James Dutton, the Sales Manager, who was always timely in his replies to my many emails and questions.

The bride and groom originally planned for the wedding to be on the lawn at Savor, however the weather made us change to “plan B”, which the staff very easily accommodated. They were certain to set up seating as we specified and made the wedding ceremony just as beautiful as if it were outside, over looking the river through the floor to ceiling glass windows.

The event manager, Angie, was amazing. She made the evening magic right from the beginning for the bride as we were getting ready in their beautiful bridal room, to the set up of the reception room, to the placement of the cake on the special table. The wait staff were also exceptional. They made everyone feel as if they had a personal waiter. I received many comments from our guests that the food was delicious.

We would highly recommend Savor for you next event."

"My birthday party was spectacular. Amela said the planning was easy and you and your staff were very accommodating. The staff at the event catered to every request. The hors d'oeuvres were delicious and readily available. Everyone's glass was kept full. Dinner was prompt and hot and delicious despite the large size of the party. We will definitely use the Riverhouse again for future events."

"James........ I'm not sure where to even begin to thank you for last Friday night's rehearsal dinner!! I can't think of anything that would have made it any better. You were wonderful and attentive to work with, the dining space was beautiful!!!, even the cicadas decided to leave!, the staff was so pleasant and so efficient, the food was outstanding!! (everyone commented on how good dinner was), Angie was terrific and on top of everything!, the video worked great!, Everything was packed up by the time we all said our 'goodnight's' so we could leave in a timely fashion.....I'm sure I'm forgetting something but suffice it to say, everyone walked away saying it the best rehearsal dinner they had ever been to! So, thank you!!!! you are amazing and made the whole process so easy and stress-free."

"I can not over estimate how easy it was to pull a fairly large event together with Savor at River House. They made great recommendations on the menu and the food was incredible. Service was top notch. If you want to host an event at a reasonable price and wow your guests…this is the venue!"

"I wanted to let you and your staff know how pleased I was with the Rehearsal dinner you hosted at Riverhouse. The room was absolutely beautiful and everything was set up exactly how I had requested. The food was unbelievable. All of it cooked to perfection. I can’t say enough about the wait staff. They were so attentive to everyone’s needs. I have never had a staff that was constantly making sure everything was to our satisfaction. Having access to the balcony for after dinner drinks was a plus. We enjoyed it thoroughly. I would highly recommend Riverhouse. You and your staff are fabulous!"

"The food is exquisite and such a variety. The seafood is fresh and some of the vegetables appear to be locally grown. Many members of our family like okra so you usually have it on the menu or if not, find it somewhere. The desserts are to “die for” and usually we take them home as an after dinner treat. We can’t wait to return to the River House."

"As a Human Resources Director, we have the pleasure of recognizing our tenured employees with anniversary lunches. We have chosen to hold our luncheon at the River House because of their exemplary service and outstanding menu options. It is always a great experience for all who attend, and we are pleased with how they make it a truly special event for our employees. We look forward to working with them for many years to come!"

"I had my son’s rehearsal dinner at River House back in April of 2018. It couldn’t have been a more perfect evening. The staff was so friendly and very attentive. I was able to get in there early to put flower vases together and prepare the TV for a video that I had done for the bride and groom. We were also able to use the private patio, and it was a lovely night. The food was delicious and the servers did a fantastic job of taking care of everyone. I can’t stress what a lovely evening it was. I would definitely have it there again."

"We could not have been any happier about our experience at the River House for the rehearsal dinner. The service was top notch. The food was superb. The venue was gorgeous. Even the weather was excellent. Everyone who attended was so complimentary of everything. It was an unbelievable night!!! Everything was a ten! Thank you so much for your help and attention to details. We will definitely recommend the River House. We even got to witness an "Viking Funeral". That was the topper to our night. Exceptional night. Perfect. Thank You!"