Krueger's Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.4 (860) • $$

"This is solely based on my 30 minutes there while I was on a call sitting at the bar drinking two old fashions. Service was great, bartender let me choose my whiskey for the old fashion. Was checked on quoted often between the two bartenders and host since it was between service hours (3:45pm). The gal next to me from out of town ordered some sides of Mac n Cheese, Asparagus and French Fries for her meal and it did smell delicious."

Merle's Whiskey Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (880) • $$

"I'm always looking for a great place that serves southern food and when you live in the South you expect to find some top notch southern food. Tonight, I visited Merle's Whiskey Kitchen which is right in the heart of Downtown Louisville. This establishment is known for their rather large selection of bourbon whiskey as you'll find every type of bourbon whiskey featured from Kentucky and also other various bourbon whiskey to choose from. On this trip however, I decided to it try the whiskey but instead make having dinner my priority. What surprised me is that the menu here gets right to the point and isn't pages and pages of food but instead a very appropriate selection of food to choose from. With chicken to tacos and more, I firmly believe you won't have a problem finding something that will tickle your taste buds and satisfy your hunger. Being as I'm a big fan of chicken and waffles, that was my main course on this trip. The chicken and waffles are some very well each with three separate decently sized Belgian waffles each topped with its own chicken tender with some bourbon maple syrup on the side. The chicken tenders were very juicy and tender and the waffles along with the syrup I poured on them as well as the chicken was so very good. For the sides I tried their shareable Mac and cheese which is definitely a shareable portion for two (and since my wife was with me we got quite a lot out of it). The Mac and cheese was very creamy and quite good. We also tried their pretzels and queso and I have to say that I've never had queso quite like this. It almost had a sort of a hummus texture if you were to keep mixing the queso. It's absolutely delicious and I could've ate just it straight from the bowl. The atmosphere here is very welcoming and that of a very medium tone when it comes to the lighting which is very pleasing to the eyes and not too bright at all. It makes whatever you're enjoying from a cocktail to some food a very pleasurable experience plus, the staff are all very knowledgeable and very friendly when it comes to answering any questions you may have. I absolutely recommend checking out Merle's Whiskey Kitchen if you're ever in the Louisville area as I know it's certainly a place I will be frequenting again and again."

Troll Pub Under the Bridge

★★★★☆ 3.8 (849) • $$

"This restaurant this is a cool bar/restaurant. The atmosphere and energy is amazing and run. The little hidden trolls! Food is good too. Loved their signature drinks."

The Red Yeti

★★★★☆ 4.1 (588) • $$

"4 stars.Service here was amazing!! Jessica took great care of us during our visit.We arrived too late for brunch - the cutoff is 1:45. So, we ate off the "transition menu" which is an abbreviated menu that allows them to flip over to the dinner menu.We enjoyed the truffle fries. The brisket sandwich was fantastic. The fried chicken was tasty, too. As for the sides... The grits were very savory. The braised kale was surprisingly good. It's almost like collard greens, but with the texture of turnips - very soft. The Mac n cheese was mushy and lacked flavor - I wouldn't order that again. It's a small spot, so I would call ahead to check the wait. There are only a few tables... and then there are even less when the buffet is out.There's a bar in the other side, but we didn't check it out. Maybe next time!"

Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (552) • $$

"We all got something different. I had the spinach salad and corn flake fish fingers, my husband and another had surf and turf, the redfish, redbeans and seafood. It was all fantastic but the service from Denise was outstanding. Best service I have had in a long time. Will definitely be back soon."

Steak & Bourbon

★★★★☆ 4.4 (430) • $$$

"It's seldom that a restaurant clicks all of the buttons for me, but this one did! Decor- upscale and tasteful- check; Service -impeccable - attentive but not bothersome- check; Food - OMG!!! - checkMy husband and I thoroughly enjoyed a special meal last evening. I had the 12-oz ribeye with caramelized Brussels sprouts. Before I get to those, let me mention the circle of rolls that came with a tallow butter candle burning in the center. That butter (and the herbs below it) seeped into those rolls and that literally became a party in my mouth. On the the steak. The steak was melt-in-your mouth tender and cooked to perfection. The caramelized Brussels sprouts were by far the best I have had in Louisville . They were loaded with maple bacon chips, candied pecans and a delicious balsamic dressing. I can't say enough about this dining experience. We will certainly be back. The establishment is located off Westport Rd on Herr Lane and there is plenty of dedicated parking."

The National Exemplar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (440) • $$

"You just have to love the atmosphere. I have been to a number of old pubs in England and this harkens back to those days. The lobby and the restaurant are so darn comforting that I hate to leave. Mariemont, itself, is modeled after an old English village concept by Mary Emery. The Exemplar restaurant sits inside the Mariemont Inn - an old half-timbered and brick building.The food is some of the best in the area. I go often just for their omelettes and variations of eggs Benedict. I eat out almost every day and this warm, inviting, and comfortable place is on the top of my list. The quality is consistent. In addition, the wine list is varied - in a good way. I especially like the Chateau Montelena and the Super Tuscan. I strongly recommend that you give the National Exemplar a try."

Blinkers Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.9 (491) • $$

"Got the Barvarian Pretzel for the appetizer. Bone in Ribeye with baked potato, side salad with ranch and Brussel sprouts and the cheese cake for desert. Service was exceptional. Quick and friendly. Very nice atmosphere. Dont let Tavern in the name fool you. Blinkers is awesome. The bone in Ribeye was one of the best steaks I've ever had. Cooked to perfection. Add the garlic butter. I can't get over how good it was. Thier homemade ranch was excellent. The Pretzel was huge salty and good. We will be back for sure. Oh oh. The cheesecake was some of the best I've had."

Recbar

★★★★☆ 4 (466) • $$

"Always a fun time to play games and eat American style foods.I enjoyed the Mac attack tacos, they were filled with yummy Mac and cheese and pulled pork. The honey chicken tacos were a little too spicy for my taste but other wise tasty. They offer good options for a kids menu, with sides and drink $7 plus four play coins. They can get pretty busy so go early for no wait, but there's games to play while you wait"

Bourbon On Main

★★★★☆ 4 (430) • $$

"This place came recommended from our Buffalo Trace tour guide, and it was easy to understand why once we were there. Great hospitality from the bartender who we later learned was the owner. We enjoyed having a drink outside on the deck overlooking the river. We came back a second time and found the same great service."

Third and Main

★★★★☆ 4.1 (407) • $$$$

"This place was absolutely amazing. We went during happy hour and had the lobster shrimp and sushi! It is such an amazing low place in the little town. We'll definitely be back."

Mad Mike's Burgers & Fries

★★★★☆ 4.2 (385) • $

"Visited Mad Mikes today.after reading some of the reviews, both good and bad, I had to try it for myself. I had the Big Tex Burger and fries. The sandwich was huge! And it was flavorful . Was it the absolute best hamburger that I have ever eaten; not really but it was good and filling. The fries were good and abundant. The price for my meal was very affordable, I was very pleased with the cost of my meal. Other comments were disparaging about the decor; this is a renovated storefront that was clean and well maintained. While it was not the heavily decorated chain restaurants if you are more concerned about where you eat than what you eat this may not be the place for you. I consider this a hole in the wall restaurant and I like it! Good food and plenty of it what else do you want?"

Joella's Hot Chicken - Middletown

★★★★☆ 4 (357) • $$

"Solid place to eat. Pretty good chicken - decent overall menu. I usually get the chicken and waffles. Service has been slow sometimes, but the staff is always nice. Always one of my options when I go out to eat."

Blind Squirrel

★★★★☆ 3.9 (371) • $$

"One of the best sports bars in the area. The food is great but the drinks are even better! The wait staff is always attentive and nice. I also love that they have live music on the weekends. It gets crowded pretty quick, so better get there early if you want seats on those days."

80/20 @ Kaelin's

★★★★☆ 3.8 (382) • $$

"I've lived in louisville majority of my life and I have had not heard of this spot until it was suggested to visit in my foodie group. It was a large group of us so it was nice to be able to reserve online without any issues. When I arrived, I was able to find my group quickly. Once I was seated, the waiter came right away to get my drink order. I ordered a cosmo. I looked over the menu ahead of time so I knew exactly what I wanted. Once the group arrived, we placed our order. I do not eat beef or pork, but they do have other options. I ordered a fish sandwich. We also ordered some shareables like the pretzel and beer cheese and the pimento cheese arancini. When the food arrived it was hot and very good. I really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. It was family friendly and had a full service bar. I will def be going back."

Bite

★★★★☆ 4.2 (301) • $$

"we walked in right when they opened at 11 and were immediately sat for a table of 7. we started with the bite flight which is one of our favorites for when we have more than 4 people. i got the pickled goat salad with chicken and it was super tasty and served with balsamic vinaigrette. would rank 8.7/10. my husband got the cuban sandwich and it was crispy outside and so much flavor. would rank 10/10. some other people in our group got the greek sandwich and tomato basil pesto soup. the soup they said was amazing but the sandwich lacked flavor. soup is 9.2/10. greek sandwich was 7/10."

Windy Corner Market

★★★★☆ 4.2 (301) • $$

"This restaurant was just off the expressway and was recommended to our group as we were driving back from a weekend away. There are menus available as you come in, and you put your order in at the register as you enter. We came during brunch, and they had a wide variety of breakfast and lunch food available. And everyone was able to get something they enjoyed. I got the Vegetable Breakfast Wrap and a 1/2 order of Biscuit and Gravy. The biscuits and gravy were delicious and could be split with a friend. The vegetable breakfast buritto was also good. I really liked the sauce in the buritto and found it not to be too overwhelming. There were some side options that did come with the buritto. There was a lot of parking available which made getting in easy. You also get to enjoy some farm lands with horses as you make your way to the restaurant, which makes for a great drive."

Morning Fork

★★★★☆ 4.3 (284) • $$

"Delicious brunch dishes and excellent service in a quaint location. The cinnamon roll is a must!"

Hebron Grille

★★★★☆ 4.1 (290) • $$

"Food and service were great. Found this place sort of by accident and was pleasantly surprised. Will go to this spot again."

O'Shea's Traditional Irish Pub

★★★★☆ 4 (297) • $$

"Loved the overall ambiance of this place. I enjoyed all the outdoor seating. I got the turkey and avocado melt and ordered a side of truffle fries. The truffle fries were the best fries I have ever had. They were so crispy and had excellent seasoning. I would drive all the way to Louisville just for those fries. Definitely the perfect place to hang out on a beautiful summer night."

Gander An American Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (280) • $$

"Just had lunch there this past Thursday with a client. The steak tacos and the mushrooms are absolutely amazing!!Highly recommend!"

Captains Quarters Riverside Grille

★★★★☆ 3.5 (382) • $$

"We arrived early, an hour before our 5:30pm reservation, just to walk around and enjoy the riverfront views. We stopped at the inside bar to order drinks, and found outside seats under an umbrella that was perfect for enjoying our friends! At 5:30, we checked in for dinner and were told that our table was ours for only one and half hours, because today is a holiday. Knowing that we normally take about two hours to dine, we hurriedly ordered pizza for our appetizer and tea; both arrived quickly. We proceeded to order a small meal, only a salad, because we felt too rushed to enjoy more within the hour and half allotted for this holiday dinner reservation. Our pizza and salad was delicious, and our tea refreshing. Sadly, we didn't have time to order a main course or dessert, so I can offer little more to this review.Our server was efficient, attentive, and checked on us serval times to ensure we were enjoying ourselves. He did bring the check just before 7:00pm. We paid at the table and departed.Overall, I wish we had been able to stay longer during dinner, I would have enjoyed tasting the Hot Brown or maybe the Shrimp and Grits, but it wasn't meant to be I guess."

The Hub Louisville

★★★★☆ 3.8 (314) • $$

"I have only been here for brunch, but I definitely want to go back for more. I'm basic and looove brunching on the weekends. The Hub is such a cool, relaxed spot (during the day at least... It turns into a club in the evenings). I try not to overstuff myself at brunch to save room for the cocktails of course, so I opted for the avocado toast. So YUMMY! Sourdough, sweet pepper relish, arugula, chili oil, soft boiled egg, and sea salt. It can also come vegan, as well. And then for the brunch cocktail deals.... Single mimosa $2Double mimosa $4Bottle $14Not sure you can beat that!! Great place for brunch.. or even their drag brunches!"

Zanzabar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (228) • $$

"My buddy and I went in here and had a drink and played some games and enjoyed the show. The ambience was pretty cool because it was old-school pinball classic rock vibe field to it. Service was cool bartender was nice didn't get any food but the beer was solid."

Jackson's Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (216) • $

"Sunday morning breakfast options are limited around here and it was nice to be able to have something local instead of Waffle House or another big chain. Friendly service and good food cooked to order.I chose the "Early Birth Breakfast" that was advertised on the napkin holder and it wasn't ten minutes before it arrived. Two eggs, bacon, potatoes and a biscuit with gravy. Nice, solid, stogy food that kept me going for several hours.The restaurant was clean, the service was attentive and the hot bar looked great. Great to #EatLocal![Review 20172 overall - 212 in Kentucky - 1148 of 2023.]"

Down One Bourbon Bar

★★★★☆ 3.5 (349) • $$

"It's been a hot minute since I was last at Down One, which in my opinion is a bit of a hidden treasure downtown. Since the seating is below street level it can be easily overlooked.But don't sleep on this spot! A group of girls and I went here before seeing a play at Actors Theatre and had such a wonderful time. We got a table on the patio, and our server was very prompt, getting us what we needed considering we had a show to make. And the star of the meal was the Smothered Nachos, with pork or beef (we chose beef), queso, cilantro crema and pico de gallo. I would get these as my entree. They were that good and that filling. And second to the nachos was the awesome Old Fashioned I enjoyed. As you could imagine, Down One knows a thing or two about bourbon. This definitely help set the mood for a fun night. Looking forward to coming back!"

Buckhead Mountain Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (410) • $$

"I really like this place. The dining room is open with high ceilings and lots of windows. Great views of the river. They have the best fried green tomatoes crispy and not greasy. Delicious. I ordered a sirloin steak and loaded baked potato. Our waitress was so sweet and I am upset I didn't get her name."

Floyd County Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4 (258) • $$

"What a great surprise! We went looking for late supper in Southern Indiana and pickings are slim after 9pm, especially during the week! We stumbled upon this spot as they were still open and they GLADLY sat us after 9pm! The waitress was pleasant even though we were the last customers. Food was pretty straightforward and good. I had the fish and chips. The cod was thick and just done perfectly- flaky and tender. The French fries had an interesting seasoning that was both salty and sweet. Two thumbs up on that original flavor. My husband's Philly burger and kettle chips were done to his liking and had plenty of ingredients. I particularly enjoyed the beer cheese and pretzels- great big pretzel sticks! The cheese was an unusual concoction that kinda seemed like a mustard cheese blend. Idk, but the taste was pretty fabulous. The old English pub decor and fare was neat. We don't have any other English pubs in the area to my knowledge. I ordered the house margarita which was tasty, and regretted doing that after I realized they are actually a microbrewery. Their beer names are original and funny. Next time I promise to try the beer instead."

Toasty's Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.3 (223) • $$

"Toasty's! Such a Louisville favorite! And now I understand why. I got lunch here with a friend earlier this month. We got a table outside on their shaded patio, and our servers were friendly and helpful.And I got the dish I hear about most for Toasty's: the cheeseburger. This is made with a smashed patty, griddled onions, iceberg lettuce, American cheese, Pop's Pickles and Toasty's Sauce. Everything on this burger worked so well together. The burger was juicy. The toppings brought out complimenting flavors. The bun was perfectly soft. I also loved the fries that it came with! Toasty's also has a great drinks list. I'm excited to go back and enjoy perhaps a weekend night on the patio."

County Club

★★★★☆ 3.8 (277) • $$

"My recent experience of having brunch with a friend here was one of the very best. I've been several times over the years and always had delicious food but the latest was way above expectations. I was hesitant to get the brisket pho for brunch at first but wow was I happy with my choice. This dish was expertly created with their fall-apart melt in your mouth brisket, a fried egg and a toasted bagel to top it off. Some of the typical pho toppings like bean sprouts, cilantro, basil, and jalapeños, made this dish taste quite familiar, yet having this brunch version was interesting. I love the take on one of my favorite Asian dishes and had never seen it brunchetized before. I would highly recommend to any pho lovers who are open to a unique take on this Vietnamese cuisine to give this a try."

Mark's Feed Store

★★★★☆ 4.1 (230) • $$

"Best barbecue restaurant I have been to in awhile. The name threw me off but the reviews were goos so I said what the heck. I had the combo plate which had a little bit if everything. All the meats were so tender and flavorful, you really didn't need to sauce it much. The chicken wings were phenomenal! Nice crusty batter and juicy meat with finger licking sauce that tastes similar to thai sweet chili sauce.Our server Brooke was so sweet and very helpful in explaining the menu. She told her manager it was our first time there and we were visiting. The manager came over and welcomed us and gave us complimentary goodies. The ultimate warm hospitality. This place should be packed every night. We will definitely stop in again the next time we come through this town."

Greyhound Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.7 (281) • $$

"Food: greatService: greatAmbiance: greatIf they're doing the prix fixe when you go, you can't go wrong.Highlight of my trip to Cincy/Northern KY!"

The Manhattan Project

★★★★☆ 4 (239) • $$

"The food was generous and the bartenders are awesome! It is super busy but they are working so hard to serve us. Food was tasty and beers were cold. Perfect combo! Love it here!"

Drake's - Paddock Shops

★★★★☆ 3.6 (292) • $$

"Drake's is our go-to spot for consistently great food! Their BLT salad is hands-down the best--so fresh and flavorful with the perfect mix of crisp lettuce, smoky bacon, and juicy tomatoes. We always add their grilled chicken, which is tender, perfectly cooked, and never disappoints. The quality is top-notch every single time we visit, and it's a dish we all look forward to. The service is always friendly and efficient, making every visit enjoyable. Plus, the ambiance is such a fun mix of casual and lively, perfect for a family outing or a laid-back night out. If you're looking for a fresh, satisfying meal in a great atmosphere, I highly recommend checking out Drake's!"

The Table

★★★★★ 4.8 (155) • $

"Omg, new favorite lunch spot for sure. I've been wanting to try this place for over 2 years but the days/hours of operation always didn't seem to be right when I was thinking about it. But today I got there and holy crap I have been missing out. I ordered the Veggie Pepperoni sandwich and the watermelon salad. They were both sooooo good. The smoked vegan pepperoni is so flavorful, the bread so soft and the red pepper cashew cheese so smooth and creamy. The watermelon salad was so fresh and crisp with an amazing flavorful dressing. And to top it all off when I went inside to pickup I was greeted with amazing smiling faces and great customer service! That's not something you see too many places anymore. Awesome place! Can't wait to try more!"