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."

Palmers Fresh Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (340) • $$

"Last night two of my friends and I went to Palmer's to celebrate one of my friends' birthday. It wasn't stifling hot outside so we opted to sit outside so that we could enjoy the view of the lane. I definitely recommend sitting outside if it's possible. I had the peach sangria to drink and it was light and refreshing--perfect for a summer evening. We split the calamari for an appetizer and it was good--not huge portions but the peanut sauce was a tasty change from the typical marinara sauce that you get at most places. I had the Caribbean chicken salad as my entree and it was okay. It wasn't served with very much dressing but I was able to get more from our server. I had a taste of my friend's shrimp and grits and it was outstanding. I would definitely recommend that next time!"

Lola's

★★★★☆ 4.4 (239) • $$

"Lola's is amazing! Loved the vibe of the place, it's cozy and cute and has great servers. I stopped in here for a quiet dinner and had a great experience. I had the pomegranate paloma and it was a 10/10!"

Little Miami Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 3.9 (296) • $$

"I really like coming here when I'm on a kayaking trip! It's located right on the river and super close to the bike path, so it's very accessible, but keep in mind if you're kayaking that the hill up to the brewery could be challenging for some. Also, it's quite busy sometimes, but rightfully so! They have fantastic pizza, and the sandwiches are really great too. They have a variety of beers too, and the staff are always happy to help you decide. I like how this place has seating all over. There is ample seating inside, outside at the picnic tables, in lounge chairs overlooking the river or on the roof. I'll definitely be returning in the future."

Danny Mac's Pizza

★★★★★ 4.5 (214) • $$

"Great service. Pizza was a little bit pricey, but every bite was well worth. The prices of the old menu pictures are outdated. I will definitely come back for more. The bartender gave me a 5 diamond caliber treatment. Thank you. The restroom super clean. Ambiance was acceptable"

The Grape Leaf

★★★★☆ 3.9 (230) • $$

"Hummus. Eat the Hummus!! All of the food is delicious, but the hummus Our server was polite, orders were 100% accurate, and delicious. It's quaint inside and inviting."

Bad Wolf Burgers

★★★★☆ 4.4 (173) • $$

"Stopped for lunch today on the way back to our Airbnb. Fast and friendly service, excellent fries and burgers. I had a classic hamburger and it was exactly what you want in a traditional burger, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle.Friends had the Gouda with grilled onions and mushrooms and the teriyaki burger with grilled pineapple and both were great. Cute decor with repurposed church pews at the bigger tables. Great food, especially for the price!"

Fetta Specialty Pizza & Spirits

★★★★☆ 4.2 (183) • $$

"This place is out of this world! So good. Ordered the jalapeño cheese bread and a supreme pizza and everything was so fresh and flavorful! The location is very interesting as well. Next to the coolest park around and a few blocks from Friday After 5, which is a music event every Friday night. We will be going back for sure!!"

Lueberry Acai & Superfoods

★★★★☆ 4 (200) • $$

"Went on a Sunday. I don't know about you, but i like a cool breakfast on a hot summer day. Parking on street was pretty easy nearby and free. I ordered the large East market açaí bowl. Their bananas were green so she listed a bunch of alternative fruit and I sub'd raspberries and added almond butter for an extra dollar. Was excited to enjoy my açaí bowl and then stroll around the local boutiques for treasures.When mine was ready, she called me to the counter with a smile and I grabbed my yummy looking (and tasting!) bowl. Loved the crisp of the granola. The açaí mix was more like crispy ice chips than the creamy texture I'm used to but it's so hot, it was welcome. Flavor was great, not sweetened! Loaded with fruit toppings, this is well worth the money.It seems standard to have your meal packaged to go, though there are a half dozen tables inside and a couple outside to sit at if you wish. My main suggestion is to offer a different spoon to eat these. My flimsy plastic spoon felt like a mismatch for the textures and depth of the bowl (and for the quality of the food). Overall, I'd recommend this place for flavor, value, and location!"

Green District Salads - St. Matthews

★★★★☆ 4.2 (164) • $$

"Green District is my go-to spot for fresh and delicious salads in Louisville. The ingredients are always incredibly crisp, and the variety of toppings and dressings is unbeatable. I ordered the 'Chicken Salad...Salad' and it was the perfect mix of ingredients. You can tell they take their quality seriously. The service is super quick, even during busy lunch hours. The salads are on the pricier side but the portions are pretty generous."

Pizza Donisi

★★★★☆ 3.6 (212) • $

"Solid pizza, easy going vibes, and with late night hours! Personally, I love to snag some of their grab and go items when I'm in a rush for lunch--they have some solid salads that make things nice and easy.I also really enjoyed their chicken parm--which surprised me! It wasn't a huge, saucy, overload-of-cheese vibe, which is what I come to expect. Rather, it was a nicely-fried medium to small-sized cutlet, with a yummy red sauce and a modest amount of cheese. But it was well balanced and good quality, especially for the price. It's become one of my go-to items to order! The service is helpful, but chill, which I personally appreciate when I'm just trying to be in and out."

Smashing Tomato

★★★★☆ 4.2 (143) • $$

"100% recommend choosing Smashing Tomato over some of the personal pizza National chain places around here. The pizza is so fresh, the salads are all great, and I love the bread and olive oil/balsamic you get to eat alongside your meal as well! The service is always quick and the food always tastes great. If you haven't tried it, try the Pisto (garlic cream) as your base. You won't be disappointed!"

FatKats Pizzeria & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (155) • $$

"We were traveling south back to Knoxville after spending the day at The Ark Encounter. We needed to eat before it got to late. I looked on yelp for pizza & this was number 1. We decided to give it a try. Our waitress was very friendly & attentive to us. We told her we had never been there & she was very helpful telling us about the menu. We ordered a pizza and it was so good just like all the other reviews. The atmosphere was great as well. If we ever are passing back through we will stop in again."

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Middletown

★★★★☆ 3.7 (177) • $$

"Taziki's is a franchise but locally owned and operated. When I crave Mediterranean this is the place to come! Consistently good and the space offers a chance to relax indoors or on the patio. I love the chicken kabob feast with Greek salad and basmati rice. Make sure to remove any topping you don't enjoy as it's tough to pick it out. One of the best places for nugget ice too! Coke products. Friendly service. Ordered right away. Clean tables and food walked out to us."

Derby City Pizza Co.

★★★★☆ 3.9 (157) • $

"I have ordered their chicken ranch pizza many times before, and still love it. My only grievance with it this time is that it was cold when we picked it up. Online it told us a 30 minute wait, we arrived a few minutes before the 30 minutes was up and by the time we got our pizza it was cold.The boneless wings were good however, the hot honey had a extra kick. I'm used to hot honey, but these were just a little spicier than normal. We also got the barbecue flavor and they were really good. Overall, the pick up process is pretty easy and the pizza is good when it's hot."

Barkadas

★★★★☆ 4.2 (132)

"Cool spot in Charleston! Loved the vibes of the place and service was great. We ordered the Brussels sprouts (6.5/10) and the Salmon bowl with coconut rice (8/10). Sprouts were a bit saucy for me, but still great flavor and would definitely try again. The salmon bowl was great, and do NOT skip the coconut rice!"

Gustavo's Mexican Grill - Crestwood

★★★★☆ 4.1 (136) • $$

"Went to gustavos in crestwood and got a margarita flight. It was ok. Definitely a premix and not poured tequila. Syrupy and they all tasted the same. Also had the shrimp taco salad and it was pretty good, food was made fresh. They have hotdogs for pickier eaters (toddler)"

J.R. Neighbors

★★★★☆ 4.2 (127) • $$

"Great service and good atmosphere. A bit loud but it's a big old restaurant and there's not a lot of sound batting. There's no photo of the fries because they were cool when they came out so I asked for new fries. Server was apologetic and got me new fries super fast which was awesome! They were good too! Asked for burger medium rare got it medium well. So that's why 1 star off. The fried green tomatoes app is super yummy and I recommend that over the deviled eggs. The eggs were good but not a hit out of the ballpark. If you love pimento cheese - get the fried green tomatoes. The s'mores dessert was just ok. I think it would have been great with a quality Graham cracker. These were the off-off brand lol and not good. Definitely would eat here again."

FireSide Grille

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (192) • $$

"What a wonderful dining experience, From the time we were seated Gideon, our server, offered us a wonderful experience.The tossed salad was very fresh and chilled and the rest of the evening was even better.Three of the four of us had stuffed flounder as the entre' while the fourth had a cheeseburger. The flounder was cooked perfectly and was topped with a fantastic crab stuffing with a tasty sauce on top. That was served over rice. Even the broccoli was very good.It was my first time there and let me tell you that it was certainly worth the drive over from Huntington. We will be back!"

Gustavo's Mexican Grill - Prospect

★★★★☆ 3.8 (148) • $$

"Classy interior, your average Mexican fare, light and well flavored. Came in for a margarita and a single beef taco. Just what I needed."

The Sage Rabbit

★★★★☆ 3.9 (130) • $$

"I visited with my spouse for the first time tonight. Everything was great!The atmosphere inside was laid back but still elegant. Nothing pretentious. Just nice, with dark blue tablecloths and good music in the background.We started with cocktails. My spouse had the raspberry mojito and I had a negroni. Both were excellent. We shared a starter of panzanella (toasty seasoned bread cubes with roasted tomatoes & red onion with shaved asiago). Delicious and appetizing.For entrees: my spouse had pasta with chicken (homemade pasta with chunks of flavorful chicken and fresh tomatoes); she said it was great. I had pan roasted redfish over vegetables: the fish was cooked perfectly with a crispy exterior, seasoning correct, tasty sauteed fresh vegetables. Very nice.We finished with the two special desserts: zeppole with mocha gelato (killer!) and warm strawberry crisp with cream (quite good).Service was attentive. Pricing typical (about $100 before tip). We'll be back."

CoreLife Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (114) • $$

"I love the food here but I'm so tired of the poor service and missing ingredients. I've ordered ahead and stood there while my to-go bowl was put together painfully slowly, receiving it at least 10 minutes after the quoted pick-up time. I had to request they put all the ingredients in the bowl, only to get home to realize there was still a missing component. This place is such a hassle--5 stars for food, 1 star for service & accuracy."

Sakura 12

★★★★☆ 3.8 (131) • $

"The customer service at this place is exceptional. The staff is always friendly and willing to accommodate any special requests. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a delicious and hassle-free dining experience."

Bean

★★★★☆ 4.2 (105) • $

"Charming airy space great for enjoying your coffee or lunch. Staff was nice, prices were great and the restroom was well stocked with different items you might need. Great job Bean!!!"

Green District Salads - Middletown

★★★★★ 4.7 (83)

"I saw Green District on Yelp and the Kentucky travel blog as well and had to give it a try. I do love salads but opted for the wrap and this place did not disappoint! Super fresh ingredients and priced much more reasonable than the fast food guys portions by far.The staff was friendly, lively and welcoming. Will definitely be a repeat lunch stop for me!!"

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine & Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.6 (136) • $$

"The BEST pad Thai you will ever eat. Be mindful of the spice scale. Runs a little hot. Lek is amazing."

Griffs Deli

★★★★☆ 4.1 (104) • $

"Griffs was the first restaurant I was ever truly obsessed with, and revisiting it almost 8 years after my first encounter my thought remains the same! In college I would say that Griffs was going to cater my wedding (and if I hadn't gotten married in Vegas they probably would have!)What I recommend: The chipotle chicken panini, the ranchero wrap (on spinach), the chipotle chicken spud.If looking to try more than one thing get the pick two. Even 8 years later I still get the pick two so I can get different things. And get the sweet tea!!!! Nothing beats that giant styrofoam cup of tea so darn sweet. Their paninis are crisp, ingredients fresh, and my order has never once been wrong. They are doing something right and you can tell by how busy they stay! Don't be surprised if you visit after a rush and they are out of potatoes!Every time I visit BG I plan to return!"

Green District Salads - Highlands

★★★★★ 4.5 (85) • $$

"Solid salads (per my partner) and wraps. The first time I visited, I ordered the kickin' chile chicken wrap with extra green chile sauce and it's so good I've returned twice and ordered the same dang thing. I take my food to go every time and the ambience for eating in seems perfectly fine. The employees have been super friendly and every time they've asked me if I prefer extra sauce on the side or on the wrap, which is considerate. My only complaint is with the app. It's aggressive with the pop-ups and jumping around and a bit glitchy."

I Love Tacos

★★★★☆ 3.8 (114) • $$

"I love takeout, and takeout during happy hour is even better!The beer battered fish taco and potato and egg taco is my favorite, while my daughter loves the quesadilla and dessert empanadas.We love being able to walk here for fresh Mexican food! Mango margarita is"

The Press Juice & Health Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (91) • $$

"Place is so neat, clean, and friendly.Amazing juice and smoothie selections.A lot to choose from but definitely unique and will visit again when we are in town!"

SAM Sushi & Ramen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (92) • $$

"I wish I could have been here before COVID, but it appears they have made some pretty extensive changes to the place because of COVID. For the most part there is no dine in. They have put up a wall and there are two tables in the area to sit in which are not attached to the regular HVAC system.... cold in winter. That being said, the food was good. I got a tuna bowl and the tuna was fresh. My husband got ramen and really liked it, but there is no dine in experience. Everything is served on disposable plates/containers. I ordered a hot sake and in came in a coffee cup. All drinks are bottles (even water).Typically when I go out to eat, I want the experience and service too.... this is not the place, but would be great for take out."

Tomatoes and Flames

★★★★☆ 4.1 (74) • $$

"this place is great! i used to live in Mt. Sterling and used to come here all the time. the wood fired pizza has the best crust ever. they have lots of options and i hadn't been here in years so they had lots of new stuff i hadn't seen! they were playing bob ross and the whole place was cute. they don't serve you so cant really rate the service that much. they were nice but not friendly. overall i love it here. we got cheese sticks, the quattro formaggi with olives, a vanilla creme soda and a caesar salad. all was delish! that crust makes everything worth it! and the gorgonzola had that delicious bite on the cheesy pizza with the tangy olive, and to top it off with the refreshing creamy vanilla soda. perfect lunch!"

Currito Louisville

★★★★★ 4.7 (56)

"I have tried Currito a couple of times now and it is fantastic! Everything is so fresh and delicious. I love the Bangkok Bowl which is Thai inspired but based on my visits I'd bet everything is wonderful. Everything in the bowls goes together so well to create an awesome blend of flavors id recommend to try them exactly how they're made! I also tried the chips and guacamole today and that was awesome as well the chips were so fresh and crispy and the guacamole was chunky and perfectly seasoned. I can't wait to try more things from Currito!"

Shanghai Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.6 (93) • $$

"Really, really good. We walked over from our hotel, tired and hungry. This is a small restaurant in a strip mall, serving excellent Chinese food. My plate was loaded with beef lo mein, served piping hot, beef, noodles, onion, carrots, and celery all cooked in a perfect sauce. My husband ordered the peanut beef which was loaded with Bermuda onions, string beans, beef, bell peppers in a spicy peanut sauce. The food here is as good as we've had in Asia and we will definitely be back!"

Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub

★★★★☆ 4.1 (71) • $$

"Stopped for a late lunch after touring Buffalo Trace distillery. Ordered two pizzas for the four of us. Both were excellent, especially the crust. Service was quick and very friendly. Good option near the distillery."