Overlook Restaurant & Lounge
1153 Indiana 62, Leavenworth, IN, 47137
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Address :
1153 Indiana 62
Leavenworth, IN, 47137 - Phone (812) 739-4264
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
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Robbi C.
During my recent visit to Corydon, I wanted to find some places nearby to eat that I knew would be an experience. I figured that eating dinner with a view of the Horseshoe Bend of the Ohio River fit that description! So glad we went! The view was awesome! I was a bit unsure in the beginning because the first few waitstaff members, including our hostess and our waitress were rather rude. The hostess didn't seem to care that we'd never been there before and I hadn't ever really seen the Ohio River that close up and wasn't happy to seat us right next to a window because there were only two of us and we were taking up a four-person table. While I understand maximizing space, I feel like part of this restaurant's attraction is the view and they also need to anticipate for that. Also, the iced tea wasn't very good, which was a major bummer. BUT, the ham my mother ordered was mouthwatering. And my meatloaf was really tasty as well. We enjoyed our dinner and even had Strawberry Shortcake for dessert! After the dessert, I was feeling better about the shaky beginning and it just got better because the owner came to our table to check on us and he was extremely friendly, even listening to my odd request to buy some of his small landscaping rocks for rock painting! I needed 16 and he just told me to take them for free! I was impressed by the fact that he was there, visiting tables, and so friendly to talk to. I decided to chalk up the earlier rudi-itudes of the waitstaff to dinnertime stress and bad days - I would definitely go back and give the waitstaff another chance.
(3)Croce M.
This restaurant offers a great view and great seating indoor as well as outside. We visited it yesterday, after a winery tour at a nearby winery. Unfortunately our food was only marginally acceptable. The service was slow. I ordered fried chicken breast and livers. The fried chicken appeared to have been left in the fry basket for two or three additional cycles prior to being discovered. The chicken livers had a bit of a slimy bread crumb type coating. The our friends meatloaf was left half eate N and he never before has not finished a meal. The hot brown sandwich was only so-so. Your best bet here is the hamburger. My wife said hers was good. The fries were good and not over salted. The fruit pie slice was the smallest piece of pie I have ever been served and at 3.99 (reasonable) was smaller than the apple pie at mcdonalds nor was it as good. So go for the view, have a burger and don't get a fruit pie for dessert- better the coconut cream. It was a decent size slice that looked tasty. Good luck.
(2)Marianne D. W.
Stopped by just before closing on a Tuesday evening and had sweet tea and a beer overlooking one of the best outside views from the wooden deck high above the Ohio River. The bartender closed up and told us to enjoy our drinks and just leave the glasses on the table when we were done.
(4)Tony J.
stopped by for lunch there last month on our way to louisville,ky. the place looks nice but i think the food is just average.
(3)Pete C.
I used to go to The Overlook more frequently and it'd been a while since the last visit. It used to be quite good. Today, I was terribly disappointed, especially as it takes 45 min's to drive there. The view is still outstanding but that's the best part. We got the New York Steak. I had to trim about 50% of the steak away as inedible fat and gristle and still ended up eating more of that than I like as it is covered in a unsavory bourbon sauce with too much bourbon. Salad was bland and greenhouse-like tomatoes. The waitress didn't check on us till we were obviously not eating any more and asked if we wanted dessert... too late. We were sat at a table without a view, too, which didn't help (go with four or more people if you must go and want a window seat). Most of the staff appear unfriendly. They have a captive audience in this location so I guess friendliness isn't as necessary for them as it used to be. I was quite disappointed, especially given the price - with the tip, almost 50 bucks for the two of us. I won't return.
(2)David D.
We felt lucky to find this place. There isn't much where we were traveling on I-64 before you get to Louisville, so we tried it when we saw their billboard. It's pretty close to the interstate and easy to find, so that was good. We didn't know what to expect as far as an overlook view, but once you get there, you will be glad you took the time. The view of the Ohio River is outstanding. We liked our meals, but they weren't anything great. The prices are reasonable and service is good.
(3)JL Q.
I was out on a field trip with my sweet, 87 year old aunt, and thought this place would be a great treat for her. I know I hadn't been here since I was in my 20's and that was a LONG time ago. It was time to see if it was as good as I remembered and as what people still say. We arrived early and were the first people to be seated for lunch, just after 11. My aunt ordered the fried cod sandwich with fries while I ordered the fried chicken livers. She sandwich was bigger than she was and she remarked it should be re-named The Whopper but that didn't stop her from eating the whole thing and all but 3 of the fries! I was simply amazed. My livers were probably the best I've ever eaten in my life, lightly breaded and fried until just done so they were soft and buttery. The sides I chose were mashed potatoes and okra and tomatoes, which had a bit of sugar in it that gave it a nice touch. This is a great place with good food and excellent views of the Ohio River. It's just a few minutes from Interstate 64 so it's easy to get to. Give it a try and you shouldn't be disappointed.
(4)Alex P.
Great traditional food and the view of the Ohio is great. Service was perfect. I ordered the Cod platter fried and it was perfectly prepared and tasted fantastic. It is also a very pretty drive down and worth the time.
(4)John W.
So we drove down to this restaurant today Sunday September 20th. This would have been our first visit. We have a new dog who is being certified as a Service Animal but we are awaiting the paperwork to be sent out. So we call this place to inquire about their policy about bringing dogs. They said that we would have to dine outside and that wasn't a problem for us as that was what we wanted to do in the first place. I called once to verify that it was OK that we bring the dog and then the girl that I spoke to said call an hour before you arrive to do call ahead seating so I did just that. Neither conversation that I had with the staff there made any mention that the menu for dining outside would be all frozen items that just fell off of a Sysco truck and not the menu that they offer to those dining inside. You already know that we would not have driven 3 hours to their restaurant to eat frozen chicken tenders and mediocre pizza. So we arrive and we go down to the patio area which is called Walter's Pub which is the same exact owner, so why they would even have two separate menus is beyond me. The patio and the bar was completely empty, not one customer in either place. The lady behind the bar was nice enough but she was the one to break the news to us about the two different menus. So I asked for a manager and she said that she was the manager down in the bar but they had managers in the restaurant. So I go upstairs to the restaurant and ask for a manager so a lady comes out and says she is the manager on duty and I told her that I was very unhappy with the fact that we have driven 3 hours to be told that we could eat on the patio but it was all sub-par frozen bar food and not the same menu as what they serve upstairs in the restaurant. She somehow though that was amusing and funny. Wrong attitude to take with me after I have driven 3 hours and made two different phone calls and not one person mentioned this, and they certainly had the opportunity to do so as I told both employees that this was our first visit. Then she makes yet another smart remark to me and said "you didn't think you were going to bring the dog inside our restaurant did you" that was one of about a dozen smart remarks she made to me with a grin on her face as if she was being amused and entertained by all of this. So she told me we were welcome to order food to go and sit out at some picnic tables next door not even a part of the restaurant. I took the menus outside and we were going to order food to go and sit outside but I made it clear that I was upset and not happy about all of this and would for sure go home and write negative review on every website I could find and she again decided to get smart with me and by that time I had enough and told her just what I thought of her attitude from the very beginning and that is when another manager named Chris stepped up and advised me that they didn't have to serve me at all if I wanted to have an attitude with them. He then told me to leave. When I went downstairs to the bar to ask the lady down there for the owners contact info she advised me that it was against Indiana state law to give that out. I guess the first thing you should do when you open your mouth is know who you are talking to, I work for the state and there is NO such law. Chris the manager followed me down there as well and told her to give me a business card which only had the restaurant phone number and their face book info on it. So now they have a few problems. They refused someone with a disability service and reasonable accommodation, we will see what an attorney thinks of this. I now know why they have very few reviews on here and not many of those are very positive. Also probably explains why they are on their 6th owner according to their own website. They will regret the day that they harassed and mistreated my family as I will pursue this legally to the fullest extent of the law. It makes perfect business sense to have a restaurant on a cliff that overlooks the river and have a lovely patio and try to serve people frozen bar food. Ingenious. Needless to say you couldn't pay us to return to this place!
(1)Jen F.
I'm a fan of the Overlook. It's not fancy, but you can't beat the view in any season and the food is solid as long as you make the right choices. Their salads with the house made dressings are crisp and delicious. Their beef veggie soup is a total knock out. I have to get it every time I'm there. It's perfectly comforting. Fried chicken is good. Sandwiches are solid. Fried chicken livers are a huge win, but I'd avoid the hot brown. Way too much bechamel.
(4)Terrell F.
A really good restaurant with a view of kentucky foliage across the ohio river. Food is great. Portions are generous and price is a little high nut not for what you are getting. Comfort food great fried chicken, ribs, catfish and all the sides from the south (mostly). Worth the trip to get there
(4)Krysha M.
We stumbled upon the Overlook Restaurant on Labor Day via the Yelp app as we were taking the scenic route driving back to Indy from Kentucky. What a find! The views alone are worth the trip -- and it's just a short detour off of I-64 in Leavenworth, IN (off 62/66). We were told that there would be a 40-45 minute wait for a table -- even at 3pm on a Monday. Perhaps it was because it was a holiday? Anyway, it was fine - we grabbed our pager and went downstairs to Walter's Pub to grab a few beers and enjoy the enormous deck overlooking the Ohio River. Gorgeous! Once seated, April took amazing care of us. So friendly and attentive! For late lunch/early dinner we opted for the 3 piece fried chicken meal (breast, thigh, leg) and the meatloaf (about $12-13 each). The fried chicken is where it's at -- it was so juicy -- even the white meat -- and the breading was not too thick and perfectly seasoned. The meatloaf was ketchup topped and pretty good, but not the best we have had (but I make a mean meatloaf at home so the hubs is a tough critic). I must also say that I was so pleased that the veggie of the day was an okra and tomato mix. SOOOOO good!!! The hubs got the onion rings (previously frozen, but still kinda tasty) and the corn (just meh), so I was stoked that my okra and tomatoes rocked. I also got a baked potato that looked great, BUT I opted to skip my baked potato and go straight for dessert as tummy room was getting limited. Priorities. :) If you hear nothing else I say -- save room for the cobbler! OMG! The cobbler of the day was a warm, yummy blackberry - topped with ice cream. It came out in a HUGE bowl and was deeee-licious -- perfectly flaky and abundant crust but with a perfect crust to fruit ratio. The hubs got the chocolate cake and said it was pretty good too - served cold with a creamy center that he ate around and I finished. Don't judge me. Take aways from our visit: -- Great views of the river from any seat -- they even sit you on the same side of the table as your company so you can both enjoy the views. -- Ask about drink special pricing if that's a sticking point. The Sangria special at $6.50 was small in serving size and a bit steep price wise in my opinion. -- Get the fried chicken and the cobbler! -- Limited menu, but better than being too extensive/overwhelming like some other places. -- We learned as we were leaving that you can call ahead (an hour before) to get your name on the list for a table. Mental note for next time. -- Service was friendly from start to finish. Down-home feel in a no-frills on the interior type place. We will totally go back if we are ever in the area again -- just to get the fried chicken and cobbler while taking in the views.
(4)Sarah H.
As other reviewers have stated the view alone is worth the trip. My four year old was very excited the we could see the "ocean" from our table. I can only imagine how beautiful the view is in the fall when the leaves are changing. The food was also very good. I'm a sucker for good old home cookin and that's what they serve at the Overlook. I had the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich with fries and I also added a cup of the soup of the day because it was a loaded potato and that happens to be one of my favorites. The soup was obviously homemade and was very tasty. The potatoes were not too mushy which sometimes happens in soups and the soup was creamy but not overly heavy which was very nice. I liked that the pork sandwich had the option of toppings and I chose to have mine fully dressed with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and mayo. It was delicious. The pork was tender and the breading was crisp and not greasy. The tomatoes were very ripe and juicy as well just like ones you would pick straight from your own garden! The sandwich was exactly what I was hoping it would be and I would absolutely order it again! I was far too full for dessert but when I heard that there was peanut butter pie I had to get a piece to go. If you're ever in this area I can definitely recommend that you stop if you enjoy southern style home cookin because this is exactly what you will find here with a gorgeous view to boot!
(4)Elizabeth C.
Bison burgers and tater tots!!! We arrived late and they were open unlike the other sit-down places around. Limited menu but...BISON BURGERS!!!!! How cool is that?! Hubby ordered rum and cokes from upstairs (a karaoke bar) and they were real stiff...especially the one made by the elder gentleman. The tater tots are a nice change of pace from fries.
(4)J Kent R.
Took a detour from our long trip out east last week only to find this place packed on a Sunday afternoon. Rather than wait 40 minutes to be seated, we committed to visit again on the return trip, this time calling 30 minutes ahead to be put on a seating list. Upon arrival, we were promptly shown to a nice table and placed our order. Next came the wait .... Our waitress worked tables all around us. We watched as other guests were seated, placed orders, were served and finished eating. Our waitress walked by a dozen times. Only when she was taking dessert orders at the table next to us (45 minutes after our arrival) did we ask, "How much longer?" "I don't know, I'll check," came the reply. She came back and said the cook lost our order. We had no time to spare and got back on the road. We called management to express our disappointment, and were told that the *waitress* had not turned in our order. Apologies and, "We sometimes make mistakes," we're the best offerings. What else could she say? Ultimately, we write this review because we really don't understand how the staff (waitress and hostess) can walk by a table and not think to check on her guests and their food for 45 minutes. Invisible we must be! Maybe our bad for not inquiring sooner. The place was not crazy busy ... really only about at 50%. The view is nice, but we came mostly for the food and left with empty stomachs. Caveat emptor.
(1)Brad D.
The best thing about the Overlook, is indeed, the overlook of the Ohio. We have come here to meet family many times in the past and the service was friendly though the food average. However, don't ever come in 15 minutes before closing: you'll be informed multiple times that you need to hurry up and order. Our service during this visit was brusque and altogether rude. We will not be returning.
(2)Marissa P.
The view of the Ohio River was impressive and restaurant had a friendly environment. I really enjoyed the baked potato and coleslaw (best coleslaw I've ever had). My fiancé seemed to really enjoy the salmon and veggies. I wasn't very impressed with the catfish or the menu options. This restaurant was very average with an above average view.
(3)Vilmos ..
Can't imagine anyone giving this place anything less than 5 stars! We were a party of 4 and all had a different dinners. From burgers to the catch if the day everything was was great. The view overlooking the Ohio river was really great.
(5)Cara L.
Great view! I must admit it was a better view than I anticipated as we drove up to the restaurant. It's a little 'off the beaten path' if you ask me. Not sure you have any reason to be in that area otherwise. The food was good. Basic country cooking. I enjoyed my fried chicken and baked potato! Only downside was that they were out of nearly everything. Weird. I recommend checking it out if you're in the mood for food with a view.
(3)Peggy W.
We love to come to this restaurant and sit by one of the windows and watch the barges going up and down the river. Our food has alwaus been very good. The staff is a delight and friendly. My husband had the porkchop with apples, macaroni and cheese and a salad last time we were there. He loved the pork chop, the macaroni and cheese was not from a box and the greens in his salad were fresh. A big thumbs up from him. I had the Ceaser Salad and a baked potato. The salad was fresh romaine and the grilled chicken was delish! Love to sit out on the patio in nice weather. Cant't wait till we go back!
(5)James C.
Great view. Good food. Good service. Closes early. Sleepy town feel and vibe. Ribeye was seasoned perfectly. Tomato and okra mix was amazing. Good fried chicken. Large portions. Going to make this a yearly outing.
(4)Tiffany H.
The good: the view - lovely in the fall, not a bad seat in the house as it's all windows and designed in a way to see the river from every table. Kid-friendly (that's in MY good column, anyway - maybe not for everyone). The bad: the food was just not good. It wasn't bad or anything, just completely unremarkable, and I've eaten at a lot of "home cooking" restaurants. I honestly can't even remember what I got and it was just a week or two ago. Service was slow and pretty unfriendly. Wait for a table was long, but I expected that when we saw two tour buses out front - one was loading up, so we decided to wait - I don't hold that against the restaurant. Overall - worth going for the view, but if I were really into the food part, I'd skip it.
(3)Matthew M.
So my boyfriend and I stopped off in Leavenworth, IN on the way back to Cincinnati. We were looking for Scout Mountain Winery and passed Overlook on the way. Scout Mountain turned out to be kind of disappointing but we loved area so much we didn't want to leave. Instead we headed back to Overlook for some good home style cookin'. We were not disappointed this time. Our server Crystal was friendly enough. She didn't talk a bunch but that was good with us. We ordered the Chicken Cordon Bleu and the Fried Chicken meal. Our sides we mashed potatoes, green beans, and macaroni and cheese. It took about 15 min to get which we warned and just made me feel more assured they were making it all fresh! The dinner rolls were ridiculous and did not need an ounce of butter spread on top. Everything was phenomenal and reminded me of my grandma's cooking growing up. We were planning on getting the cobbler we read so many good things about but we couldn't eat anything else after our delicious dinner. We'll be back for sure and we'll have to order the cobbler first :)
(5)Kait G.
The view is worth the trip! I agree that the place is charming, kind of like eating at Grandma's house for sunday dinner. The food has always been good, predictable, and nothing unexpected. I find the service to be friendly and prompt which is sometimes a "star killer". I would recommend the smoked pork chops, Russ' country fried chicken, Twenty Mile Hot Brown sandwich, and Martha's chicken pot pie. For dessert, don't miss the blackberry cobbler...OMG it's sinfully delish!
(4)Seth P.
We lucked up on this white soul food restaurant driving along lovely scenic Route 62. Service is great, and they do their best to seat you in a spot with an incredible view over the Ohio river. My girlfriend had smoked pork chops that were more like hot, juicy slices of thick, delicious ham, and mashed potatoes so good they hardly required gravy. I had fried chicken livers that were scrumptious, not over-battered or fried too hard, and my sides were corn and lima beans. I have loved lima beans since I grew up picking them in the northwestern part of the state, and these may have been the best limas I've ever had. Both they and the corn were so subtly sweet, we couldn't tell whether they'd been cooked with a little sugar or honey, or whether they'd been picked incredibly fresh and then flash-frozen before they lost their natural sweetness. Either way, they were wonderful! We finished with a blackberry cobbler. Once again, they berries must have been picked fresh nearby and then immediately flash-frozen, as they had retained so much of their natural bouquet that we could smell the blackberries before we dug into the cobbler! I'll look forward to coming here next time I'm in this part of the country.
(5)Stephanie S.
An Amazing find! Wonderful view of the Ohio River. Great home cooked food.
(4)Tom T.
My friend who lives in Louisville brought me to this restaurant for lunch one day during my motorcycle vacation. This place is at a great location, overlooking the Ohio River. Charming is how I would describe the restaurant. I had the fried white fish. It was ok, but a little bit fishy tasting. But was good none-the-less. The oatmeal pie was sweet and satisfying. All in all, an ok place for lunch.
(3)J Kent R.
Took a detour from our long trip out east last week only to find this place packed on a Sunday afternoon. Rather than wait 40 minutes to be seated, we committed to visit again on the return trip, this time calling 30 minutes ahead to be put on a seating list. Upon arrival, we were promptly shown to a nice table and placed our order. Next came the wait .... Our waitress worked tables all around us. We watched as other guests were seated, placed orders, were served and finished eating. Our waitress walked by a dozen times. Only when she was taking dessert orders at the table next to us (45 minutes after our arrival) did we ask, "How much longer?" "I don't know, I'll check," came the reply. She came back and said the cook lost our order. We had no time to spare and got back on the road. We called management to express our disappointment, and were told that the *waitress* had not turned in our order. Apologies and, "We sometimes make mistakes," we're the best offerings. What else could she say? Ultimately, we write this review because we really don't understand how the staff (waitress and hostess) can walk by a table and not think to check on her guests and their food for 45 minutes. Invisible we must be! Maybe our bad for not inquiring sooner. The place was not crazy busy ... really only about at 50%. The view is nice, but we came mostly for the food and left with empty stomachs. Caveat emptor.
(1)Jen F.
I'm a fan of the Overlook. It's not fancy, but you can't beat the view in any season and the food is solid as long as you make the right choices. Their salads with the house made dressings are crisp and delicious. Their beef veggie soup is a total knock out. I have to get it every time I'm there. It's perfectly comforting. Fried chicken is good. Sandwiches are solid. Fried chicken livers are a huge win, but I'd avoid the hot brown. Way too much bechamel.
(4)Terrell F.
A really good restaurant with a view of kentucky foliage across the ohio river. Food is great. Portions are generous and price is a little high nut not for what you are getting. Comfort food great fried chicken, ribs, catfish and all the sides from the south (mostly). Worth the trip to get there
(4)Brad D.
The best thing about the Overlook, is indeed, the overlook of the Ohio. We have come here to meet family many times in the past and the service was friendly though the food average. However, don't ever come in 15 minutes before closing: you'll be informed multiple times that you need to hurry up and order. Our service during this visit was brusque and altogether rude. We will not be returning.
(2)Marissa P.
The view of the Ohio River was impressive and restaurant had a friendly environment. I really enjoyed the baked potato and coleslaw (best coleslaw I've ever had). My fiancé seemed to really enjoy the salmon and veggies. I wasn't very impressed with the catfish or the menu options. This restaurant was very average with an above average view.
(3)Vilmos ..
Can't imagine anyone giving this place anything less than 5 stars! We were a party of 4 and all had a different dinners. From burgers to the catch if the day everything was was great. The view overlooking the Ohio river was really great.
(5)Cara L.
Great view! I must admit it was a better view than I anticipated as we drove up to the restaurant. It's a little 'off the beaten path' if you ask me. Not sure you have any reason to be in that area otherwise. The food was good. Basic country cooking. I enjoyed my fried chicken and baked potato! Only downside was that they were out of nearly everything. Weird. I recommend checking it out if you're in the mood for food with a view.
(3)Peggy W.
We love to come to this restaurant and sit by one of the windows and watch the barges going up and down the river. Our food has alwaus been very good. The staff is a delight and friendly. My husband had the porkchop with apples, macaroni and cheese and a salad last time we were there. He loved the pork chop, the macaroni and cheese was not from a box and the greens in his salad were fresh. A big thumbs up from him. I had the Ceaser Salad and a baked potato. The salad was fresh romaine and the grilled chicken was delish! Love to sit out on the patio in nice weather. Cant't wait till we go back!
(5)James C.
Great view. Good food. Good service. Closes early. Sleepy town feel and vibe. Ribeye was seasoned perfectly. Tomato and okra mix was amazing. Good fried chicken. Large portions. Going to make this a yearly outing.
(4)Tiffany H.
The good: the view - lovely in the fall, not a bad seat in the house as it's all windows and designed in a way to see the river from every table. Kid-friendly (that's in MY good column, anyway - maybe not for everyone). The bad: the food was just not good. It wasn't bad or anything, just completely unremarkable, and I've eaten at a lot of "home cooking" restaurants. I honestly can't even remember what I got and it was just a week or two ago. Service was slow and pretty unfriendly. Wait for a table was long, but I expected that when we saw two tour buses out front - one was loading up, so we decided to wait - I don't hold that against the restaurant. Overall - worth going for the view, but if I were really into the food part, I'd skip it.
(3)Matthew M.
So my boyfriend and I stopped off in Leavenworth, IN on the way back to Cincinnati. We were looking for Scout Mountain Winery and passed Overlook on the way. Scout Mountain turned out to be kind of disappointing but we loved area so much we didn't want to leave. Instead we headed back to Overlook for some good home style cookin'. We were not disappointed this time. Our server Crystal was friendly enough. She didn't talk a bunch but that was good with us. We ordered the Chicken Cordon Bleu and the Fried Chicken meal. Our sides we mashed potatoes, green beans, and macaroni and cheese. It took about 15 min to get which we warned and just made me feel more assured they were making it all fresh! The dinner rolls were ridiculous and did not need an ounce of butter spread on top. Everything was phenomenal and reminded me of my grandma's cooking growing up. We were planning on getting the cobbler we read so many good things about but we couldn't eat anything else after our delicious dinner. We'll be back for sure and we'll have to order the cobbler first :)
(5)Kait G.
The view is worth the trip! I agree that the place is charming, kind of like eating at Grandma's house for sunday dinner. The food has always been good, predictable, and nothing unexpected. I find the service to be friendly and prompt which is sometimes a "star killer". I would recommend the smoked pork chops, Russ' country fried chicken, Twenty Mile Hot Brown sandwich, and Martha's chicken pot pie. For dessert, don't miss the blackberry cobbler...OMG it's sinfully delish!
(4)Seth P.
We lucked up on this white soul food restaurant driving along lovely scenic Route 62. Service is great, and they do their best to seat you in a spot with an incredible view over the Ohio river. My girlfriend had smoked pork chops that were more like hot, juicy slices of thick, delicious ham, and mashed potatoes so good they hardly required gravy. I had fried chicken livers that were scrumptious, not over-battered or fried too hard, and my sides were corn and lima beans. I have loved lima beans since I grew up picking them in the northwestern part of the state, and these may have been the best limas I've ever had. Both they and the corn were so subtly sweet, we couldn't tell whether they'd been cooked with a little sugar or honey, or whether they'd been picked incredibly fresh and then flash-frozen before they lost their natural sweetness. Either way, they were wonderful! We finished with a blackberry cobbler. Once again, they berries must have been picked fresh nearby and then immediately flash-frozen, as they had retained so much of their natural bouquet that we could smell the blackberries before we dug into the cobbler! I'll look forward to coming here next time I'm in this part of the country.
(5)Stephanie S.
An Amazing find! Wonderful view of the Ohio River. Great home cooked food.
(4)Tom T.
My friend who lives in Louisville brought me to this restaurant for lunch one day during my motorcycle vacation. This place is at a great location, overlooking the Ohio River. Charming is how I would describe the restaurant. I had the fried white fish. It was ok, but a little bit fishy tasting. But was good none-the-less. The oatmeal pie was sweet and satisfying. All in all, an ok place for lunch.
(3)Robbi C.
During my recent visit to Corydon, I wanted to find some places nearby to eat that I knew would be an experience. I figured that eating dinner with a view of the Horseshoe Bend of the Ohio River fit that description! So glad we went! The view was awesome! I was a bit unsure in the beginning because the first few waitstaff members, including our hostess and our waitress were rather rude. The hostess didn't seem to care that we'd never been there before and I hadn't ever really seen the Ohio River that close up and wasn't happy to seat us right next to a window because there were only two of us and we were taking up a four-person table. While I understand maximizing space, I feel like part of this restaurant's attraction is the view and they also need to anticipate for that. Also, the iced tea wasn't very good, which was a major bummer. BUT, the ham my mother ordered was mouthwatering. And my meatloaf was really tasty as well. We enjoyed our dinner and even had Strawberry Shortcake for dessert! After the dessert, I was feeling better about the shaky beginning and it just got better because the owner came to our table to check on us and he was extremely friendly, even listening to my odd request to buy some of his small landscaping rocks for rock painting! I needed 16 and he just told me to take them for free! I was impressed by the fact that he was there, visiting tables, and so friendly to talk to. I decided to chalk up the earlier rudi-itudes of the waitstaff to dinnertime stress and bad days - I would definitely go back and give the waitstaff another chance.
(3)Croce M.
This restaurant offers a great view and great seating indoor as well as outside. We visited it yesterday, after a winery tour at a nearby winery. Unfortunately our food was only marginally acceptable. The service was slow. I ordered fried chicken breast and livers. The fried chicken appeared to have been left in the fry basket for two or three additional cycles prior to being discovered. The chicken livers had a bit of a slimy bread crumb type coating. The our friends meatloaf was left half eate N and he never before has not finished a meal. The hot brown sandwich was only so-so. Your best bet here is the hamburger. My wife said hers was good. The fries were good and not over salted. The fruit pie slice was the smallest piece of pie I have ever been served and at 3.99 (reasonable) was smaller than the apple pie at mcdonalds nor was it as good. So go for the view, have a burger and don't get a fruit pie for dessert- better the coconut cream. It was a decent size slice that looked tasty. Good luck.
(2)Marianne D. W.
Stopped by just before closing on a Tuesday evening and had sweet tea and a beer overlooking one of the best outside views from the wooden deck high above the Ohio River. The bartender closed up and told us to enjoy our drinks and just leave the glasses on the table when we were done.
(4)Tony J.
stopped by for lunch there last month on our way to louisville,ky. the place looks nice but i think the food is just average.
(3)Pete C.
I used to go to The Overlook more frequently and it'd been a while since the last visit. It used to be quite good. Today, I was terribly disappointed, especially as it takes 45 min's to drive there. The view is still outstanding but that's the best part. We got the New York Steak. I had to trim about 50% of the steak away as inedible fat and gristle and still ended up eating more of that than I like as it is covered in a unsavory bourbon sauce with too much bourbon. Salad was bland and greenhouse-like tomatoes. The waitress didn't check on us till we were obviously not eating any more and asked if we wanted dessert... too late. We were sat at a table without a view, too, which didn't help (go with four or more people if you must go and want a window seat). Most of the staff appear unfriendly. They have a captive audience in this location so I guess friendliness isn't as necessary for them as it used to be. I was quite disappointed, especially given the price - with the tip, almost 50 bucks for the two of us. I won't return.
(2)David D.
We felt lucky to find this place. There isn't much where we were traveling on I-64 before you get to Louisville, so we tried it when we saw their billboard. It's pretty close to the interstate and easy to find, so that was good. We didn't know what to expect as far as an overlook view, but once you get there, you will be glad you took the time. The view of the Ohio River is outstanding. We liked our meals, but they weren't anything great. The prices are reasonable and service is good.
(3)Krysha M.
We stumbled upon the Overlook Restaurant on Labor Day via the Yelp app as we were taking the scenic route driving back to Indy from Kentucky. What a find! The views alone are worth the trip -- and it's just a short detour off of I-64 in Leavenworth, IN (off 62/66). We were told that there would be a 40-45 minute wait for a table -- even at 3pm on a Monday. Perhaps it was because it was a holiday? Anyway, it was fine - we grabbed our pager and went downstairs to Walter's Pub to grab a few beers and enjoy the enormous deck overlooking the Ohio River. Gorgeous! Once seated, April took amazing care of us. So friendly and attentive! For late lunch/early dinner we opted for the 3 piece fried chicken meal (breast, thigh, leg) and the meatloaf (about $12-13 each). The fried chicken is where it's at -- it was so juicy -- even the white meat -- and the breading was not too thick and perfectly seasoned. The meatloaf was ketchup topped and pretty good, but not the best we have had (but I make a mean meatloaf at home so the hubs is a tough critic). I must also say that I was so pleased that the veggie of the day was an okra and tomato mix. SOOOOO good!!! The hubs got the onion rings (previously frozen, but still kinda tasty) and the corn (just meh), so I was stoked that my okra and tomatoes rocked. I also got a baked potato that looked great, BUT I opted to skip my baked potato and go straight for dessert as tummy room was getting limited. Priorities. :) If you hear nothing else I say -- save room for the cobbler! OMG! The cobbler of the day was a warm, yummy blackberry - topped with ice cream. It came out in a HUGE bowl and was deeee-licious -- perfectly flaky and abundant crust but with a perfect crust to fruit ratio. The hubs got the chocolate cake and said it was pretty good too - served cold with a creamy center that he ate around and I finished. Don't judge me. Take aways from our visit: -- Great views of the river from any seat -- they even sit you on the same side of the table as your company so you can both enjoy the views. -- Ask about drink special pricing if that's a sticking point. The Sangria special at $6.50 was small in serving size and a bit steep price wise in my opinion. -- Get the fried chicken and the cobbler! -- Limited menu, but better than being too extensive/overwhelming like some other places. -- We learned as we were leaving that you can call ahead (an hour before) to get your name on the list for a table. Mental note for next time. -- Service was friendly from start to finish. Down-home feel in a no-frills on the interior type place. We will totally go back if we are ever in the area again -- just to get the fried chicken and cobbler while taking in the views.
(4)JL Q.
I was out on a field trip with my sweet, 87 year old aunt, and thought this place would be a great treat for her. I know I hadn't been here since I was in my 20's and that was a LONG time ago. It was time to see if it was as good as I remembered and as what people still say. We arrived early and were the first people to be seated for lunch, just after 11. My aunt ordered the fried cod sandwich with fries while I ordered the fried chicken livers. She sandwich was bigger than she was and she remarked it should be re-named The Whopper but that didn't stop her from eating the whole thing and all but 3 of the fries! I was simply amazed. My livers were probably the best I've ever eaten in my life, lightly breaded and fried until just done so they were soft and buttery. The sides I chose were mashed potatoes and okra and tomatoes, which had a bit of sugar in it that gave it a nice touch. This is a great place with good food and excellent views of the Ohio River. It's just a few minutes from Interstate 64 so it's easy to get to. Give it a try and you shouldn't be disappointed.
(4)Alex P.
Great traditional food and the view of the Ohio is great. Service was perfect. I ordered the Cod platter fried and it was perfectly prepared and tasted fantastic. It is also a very pretty drive down and worth the time.
(4)John W.
So we drove down to this restaurant today Sunday September 20th. This would have been our first visit. We have a new dog who is being certified as a Service Animal but we are awaiting the paperwork to be sent out. So we call this place to inquire about their policy about bringing dogs. They said that we would have to dine outside and that wasn't a problem for us as that was what we wanted to do in the first place. I called once to verify that it was OK that we bring the dog and then the girl that I spoke to said call an hour before you arrive to do call ahead seating so I did just that. Neither conversation that I had with the staff there made any mention that the menu for dining outside would be all frozen items that just fell off of a Sysco truck and not the menu that they offer to those dining inside. You already know that we would not have driven 3 hours to their restaurant to eat frozen chicken tenders and mediocre pizza. So we arrive and we go down to the patio area which is called Walter's Pub which is the same exact owner, so why they would even have two separate menus is beyond me. The patio and the bar was completely empty, not one customer in either place. The lady behind the bar was nice enough but she was the one to break the news to us about the two different menus. So I asked for a manager and she said that she was the manager down in the bar but they had managers in the restaurant. So I go upstairs to the restaurant and ask for a manager so a lady comes out and says she is the manager on duty and I told her that I was very unhappy with the fact that we have driven 3 hours to be told that we could eat on the patio but it was all sub-par frozen bar food and not the same menu as what they serve upstairs in the restaurant. She somehow though that was amusing and funny. Wrong attitude to take with me after I have driven 3 hours and made two different phone calls and not one person mentioned this, and they certainly had the opportunity to do so as I told both employees that this was our first visit. Then she makes yet another smart remark to me and said "you didn't think you were going to bring the dog inside our restaurant did you" that was one of about a dozen smart remarks she made to me with a grin on her face as if she was being amused and entertained by all of this. So she told me we were welcome to order food to go and sit out at some picnic tables next door not even a part of the restaurant. I took the menus outside and we were going to order food to go and sit outside but I made it clear that I was upset and not happy about all of this and would for sure go home and write negative review on every website I could find and she again decided to get smart with me and by that time I had enough and told her just what I thought of her attitude from the very beginning and that is when another manager named Chris stepped up and advised me that they didn't have to serve me at all if I wanted to have an attitude with them. He then told me to leave. When I went downstairs to the bar to ask the lady down there for the owners contact info she advised me that it was against Indiana state law to give that out. I guess the first thing you should do when you open your mouth is know who you are talking to, I work for the state and there is NO such law. Chris the manager followed me down there as well and told her to give me a business card which only had the restaurant phone number and their face book info on it. So now they have a few problems. They refused someone with a disability service and reasonable accommodation, we will see what an attorney thinks of this. I now know why they have very few reviews on here and not many of those are very positive. Also probably explains why they are on their 6th owner according to their own website. They will regret the day that they harassed and mistreated my family as I will pursue this legally to the fullest extent of the law. It makes perfect business sense to have a restaurant on a cliff that overlooks the river and have a lovely patio and try to serve people frozen bar food. Ingenious. Needless to say you couldn't pay us to return to this place!
(1)Sarah H.
As other reviewers have stated the view alone is worth the trip. My four year old was very excited the we could see the "ocean" from our table. I can only imagine how beautiful the view is in the fall when the leaves are changing. The food was also very good. I'm a sucker for good old home cookin and that's what they serve at the Overlook. I had the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich with fries and I also added a cup of the soup of the day because it was a loaded potato and that happens to be one of my favorites. The soup was obviously homemade and was very tasty. The potatoes were not too mushy which sometimes happens in soups and the soup was creamy but not overly heavy which was very nice. I liked that the pork sandwich had the option of toppings and I chose to have mine fully dressed with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and mayo. It was delicious. The pork was tender and the breading was crisp and not greasy. The tomatoes were very ripe and juicy as well just like ones you would pick straight from your own garden! The sandwich was exactly what I was hoping it would be and I would absolutely order it again! I was far too full for dessert but when I heard that there was peanut butter pie I had to get a piece to go. If you're ever in this area I can definitely recommend that you stop if you enjoy southern style home cookin because this is exactly what you will find here with a gorgeous view to boot!
(4)Elizabeth C.
Bison burgers and tater tots!!! We arrived late and they were open unlike the other sit-down places around. Limited menu but...BISON BURGERS!!!!! How cool is that?! Hubby ordered rum and cokes from upstairs (a karaoke bar) and they were real stiff...especially the one made by the elder gentleman. The tater tots are a nice change of pace from fries.
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