Dasha Barbour's

While visiting friends in Louisville, we were told we absolutely had to try Dasha Barbour's, and I am so glad we did. From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable. We were greeted warmly at the door, and our waiter was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The entire staff was on point, ensuring a top-notch experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was nice as well. Now, let's talk about the food--AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! Everything came out fresh and piping hot, and we could tell the kitchen was on top of its game. For appetizers, we tried the fried salmon bites and collard greens dip. Both were absolute standouts. The salmon bites were crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked on the inside, while the collard greens dip was an absolute flavor bomb--seasoned to perfection.For our entrees, I had the braised short ribs over grits, and my husband had the fried catfish with collard greens and mac and cheese. I've never had short ribs with grits before, but the combination was divine. The short ribs were tender and flavorful, and the grits were the perfect creamy base. As for my husband, his fried catfish was crispy and seasoned just right, but the real stars were the sides. The collard greens were some of the best we've ever had--properly seasoned and cooked to perfection. And the mac and cheese--WOW. It was, without a doubt, the best mac and cheese we've ever tasted. Rich, creamy, and full of flavor, it was the perfect complement to the rest of the meal.Both of us agreed that Dasha Barbour's is worth a trip back to Louisville on its own. We've been raving about this place to everyone we know, and we can't wait for the chance to return. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and check it out--you won't be disappointed!

The place is beautiful inside. The location is nice. Right downtown close to wear the action is but not too close. Only street parking and then there are some garages nearby walking distance. The only con I had is it seemed everything was slow coming out but everything was piping hot. So I know everything was freshly cooked. All the food was amazing. The cornbread was sweet and had so much flavor. The marry me chicken was so hot, I had to let it sit for a bit. But when I bit into it, oh my the sauce flavor was everything. Seemed like 3 strips of chicken under all the sauce. I didn't like how the mash potatoes were sitting next to the bowl on the plate. Some of them mashed potatoes got stuck to the outside of the bowl and hard to get with the plate being so small for the bowl dish. The brussel sprouts had great flavor. The chipotle set them off. I do wish they were crispier. They were too soft for my liking. I will be back. I need to try some of the other dishes. Everything seems to be amazing.

Dasha Barbour's was recommended so we decided to give it a try for a birthday dinner. Our experience was ok. We had reservations for 6pm, however due to trouble finding parking, we arrived 2 minutes pas the grace period and our reservation had been cancelled. After a bit on confusion and back and forth between the staff, we were seated.The ambiance of the restaurant is nice--reserved tables are thoughtfully decorated, and the R&B music creates a great vibe. We visited on a Saturday evening, and while it was busy, it wasn't overly crowded. However, there are a few areas for improvement. The windows inside were noticeably dirty, with greasy fingerprints that could have easily been wiped away during table bussing. Additionally, the food was served on scratched gold chargers. Chargers are typically used for layering with plates, not for direct eating. The condition of the chargers raised concerns about safety, as I wondered whether metallic particles could get into the food. While I appreciate the aesthetic they were aiming for, it would be better to pair the chargers with proper plates.Our server, Kasiane was absolutely wonderful! She was so pleasant, answering all of our questions and offering menu suggestions. She was very attentive to our table, she kept our waters refilled and checked on us often. She was the bright spot in our evening. She even arranged a special shout-out for the birthday girl!After placing our orders, our appetizer came out quickly, however, it did take a while for our entrees to come out. As previously mentioned, there was a decent crowd that evening, but not overly busy so I don't understand why it took so long to get our food. The shrimp appetizer was very good, but the entree was just ok. I had the salmon rasta pasta which I give a 3/5. The salmon was good, but the pasta was mediocre at best. I don't feel like it was seasoned well and that took away from the dish.Not a great meal. Not a terrible meal. The music was a vibe, our server was amazing. Would I go back? Probably not. Also worth noting, fifteen percent gratuity is automatically added for checks over $70.

Oh. My. Gosh. This chicken! I was in Louisville on business and had an evening to dinne on my own. A friend had recently been traveling in Louisville and knows that two of my favorite foods are fried chicken and mac and cheese - and she said this place was an absolute must do. I 100% agree!It was a Thursday evening, and it was just me, so imagine my surprise when they couldn't seat me, even at the bar for about 45 min! So it was a long wait, but it was worth it. I got seated at a bar downstairs, which felt a little more like a nightclub. They were pumping in 90s hip hop (which is my jam!), so enceinte was subjected to my singing. Service was slow (hence the singing), but again, I think with the wait. I got... wait for it - fried chicken and mac and cheese. Both were truly incredible - gooey mac with a crispy breadcrumbs topping and flavorful, crunchy, and juicy fried chicken. I wish I was reading it right now...

A fellow Yelp Elite told me to swing by here and get the mac and cheese. In the midst of the many adventures I took while in Louisville, I managed to squeeze a meal in here! The place is surprisingly spacious, and the vibe is really nice! The bar was pretty empty, so I just grabbed a seat there. I inquired about hearing about this famous mac and cheese, and there it was! I had it before long, and I also got this Asian-style chicken dish that was about to be taken off the menu. They were both delicious! The mac and cheese had a crispy top and the noodles themselves were nicely flavored... and the chicken dish was just a joy. I was sad when both were done.Service was speedy, the bartender I was speaking with was really sweet, and I would recommend it to anyone in the area. Looks like service might get impacted when it gets busy, but I definitely had a great time.

I was able to dine at this lovely restaurant while in town for the Funk Fest. I loved it so much that I had to return for a second visit while there. The ambiance and decor was really nice! They played music which provided a little excitement to the experience. First Visit - DinnerWe had reservations and was seated a few minutes after arrival. We were greeted immediately by the server. Someone at the table ordered the fried salmon bites as an appetizer and I was able to sample one. They were very good! We also tried the collard green dip. The concept was pretty interesting and pretty much identical to spinach dip, however the texture was a miss and it was way too cheesy. (I would probably pass on that next time)I ordered the Marry Me Chicken. I really enjoyed this dish and was able to finish the entire thing. I also had the opportunity to sample a piece of their friend chicken. The chicken was fried hard and seasoned well and just simply amazing!! Service was pretty good this night and everyone appeared to be very pleased with their selections! We visited on a Thursday night, so they offered "Lemon Drop Specials" at their bar downstairs. They had a great DJ, plenty of seating and a dance floor. The drinks that I tried were very good and hit the spot! 2nd Visit - BrunchI made reservations for brunch and upon arrival, I was informed that there would be a delay and to give them grace...I thought to myself, sure thing! After looking around the restaurant, I noticed that there were only a few tables occupied, so I figured it wouldn't be that bad....Boy, was I wrong! There were only two of us dining together. That was the longest that I'd ever had to wait for food. It took well over an hour for us to finally receive it. We only stayed because our schedule was free and wanted to give them a try again since we enjoyed it so much during the previous visit. I was puzzled by the delay because again, they weren't even close to busy that day. The server explained that they had only started opening for brunch a couple of weeks ago which was one of the reasons for the delay....I got the chicken and waffles. The waffles were soooo good! You didn't even need syrup to enjoy them! My friend ordered the catfish and grits and it looked amazing. She thoroughly enjoyed hers too. Overall, we were pleased with the food and the server was very friendly. Although it took forever to get our food, I can say it was actually worth the wait. However, I hope that doesn't become the norm on Sundays, because many customers will probably not be as patient. Hopefully, they will work through the challenges they are currently experiencing for brunch because I would like to visit again the next time I'm in Louisville.

By far my favorite restaurant from my visit. We made dinner reservations for a Thursday evening. I saw online that the downstairs portion has a happy hour that starts at 8pm, which we planned to try out. The upstairs dinning area is very well designed. Open and inviting with nice decor and color scheme. All I can say is the food was amazing. Everything was well seasoned and freshly prepared. We ordered various items to try and amongst the table.Appetizers: fried salmon bites, collard green dip and fried green tomatoes. 5/5Entree: deep fried catfish with a side of spicy collard greens. .... Those greens were so freaking good and the catfish was fried just right!Now the party began once we transitioned downstairs. A DJ was present and has the music going. We initially came for the advertised $3 lemon drops. However our girl Kay quickly convinced us to try the $20 flight. That lead us to turning up the dance floor until closing . Thank you Kay for an amazing night. She sang, danced with us and made amazing drinks. Would highly recommend.

I was in town for one day and everyone recommended Dasha's. The interior design is very cute it reminded me of New Orleans. The music selection was very good, there is no way you couldn't sing along to the hits they were playing. The host ( manager) and our server Yaya were so nice and personable. Our server was helpful. The service was not the timeliness but I read the reviews and I was mentally prepared for a bit of a wait so I didn't mind it as much. We ordered the collard green dip, it was very good, similar to a spinach dip. The catfish and grits was SOOOOOO good. The catfish was perfectly flavored and crispy. The sauce had red and green peppers and andouille sausage. I would recommend ordering that dish 10 times over. I ordered the marry me chicken, I would not recommend, the chicken was dry, I think using a chicken thigh would better if the chef struggles with making juicy chicken breast. The sauce was bland and very cheesy. The sun dried tomatoes weren't potent enough to stand out in the dish. The edges were burnt. I believe the other items on the menu would have been a better option. Overall great ambiance; I just wouldn't get the marry me chicken again.

Make your reservation and come here! First time we tried to come here it was so busy we couldn't get in, this time we made a reservation and it wasn't busy when we got there (at first) but later a crowd came in for an event. Rec 'n Brunch was the event and it was cool we got to have a little fun with the games we weren't expecting. The space is very nice, upscale vibe and there is a dining space upstairs and downstairs. The food was amazing. I enjoyed the catfish and grits then ordered a side of eggs and honey butter biscuits. The catfish and grits had great flavor and a good portion. Now, those honey butter biscuits....deserve their own post, very delicious, sweet, slight crisp on the outside, soft stick to the roof of your mouth inside. I highly recommend based on brunch alone and look forward to trying out dinner here.

We waiting over 2hrs tonight and was not served. I understand today was the black out, but this was ridiculous. We were sitting there and no tables had food, but we kept seeing people with tongo orders. We have got to plan and do better. I was excited to try the food and support black owned while visiting from out of town. Leaving dissappointed.