Hillcrest Tavern

We were looking for a bowl of French onion soup and came across Hillcrest Tavern. What a smart decision to come here. Atmosphere is great. Just a decent tavern. Service was fantastic and the food was excellent. Would definitely come back if we lived here.

This was our first time to eat here. It was highly recommended by our family who visit often. We arrived late afternoon and chose a booth since they weren't busy. Our server came over quickly and took our order for drinks. We decided to get spicy bloody Mary's which were fantastic. I picked the Fish and chips. Four large Cod Filets, Hush Puppies, Slaw and French Fries. My wife got the Fish sandwich. A large piece of Cod on a bun and Fries. The fish was firm and lightly breaded and delicious. Our server brought our food quickly and made sure to check back on several times to ensure everything was just right. The service was exceptional. There are TVs around for sports and a large fully stocked bar. A great place to gather. We can't wait to go back

Nice ambiance and whole sitting at the bar, the staff were personable.Today was the wing special day at $1 per wing. I asked for them to be dropped raw and cooked. They said today that was not possible and they would need to be double fried. That means they cook ahead of time and finish the last 5 min when you order. Very common where wings are a special where they fry in batches, all day and then set them aside for the evening rush. Problem with that is they only come out warm and the meat pulls differently off the bone.The best wings you'll have will be fried from raw and come out piping hot. I ordered the Philly cheeses steak and onion rings. The Philly was not traditional but was excellent! Made from an in-house roast. The onion rings were some of the best I've had! Made from scratch and with an excellent breading. Two winners!

had a wonderful early dinner here. the booths are very comfy and there were plenty of TVs for entertainment. the service was attentive and fast. We had the pretzel (soft and buttery), fish and chips (crispy and crunchy), and the bbq bacon burger (great flavors and cooked perfectly). If you get only one thing get the onion rings, they're out of this world.

We stopped by the Hillcrest Tavern in Crescent Hill for drinks and some food. We had a larger group of seven and were able to snag a larger booth by the entrance when we arrived. Service was quick and helpful as members of our party arrived at different times. The drink menu is extensive and I choose the spicy margarita. The first round was better than the second but I really like the drink and flavors. Sweet but also a tad spicy with some sour notes. I ordered the spinach queso dip for the table, which was okay. Nothing remarkable. We also ordered the pretzels and beer cheese which was pretty good. Typical bar food is offered here. For my entree I ordered the wedge salad ($8) which was very good. The portion was large and the toppings were plentiful. I would highly recommend, you could also share it if ordering another entree. All in all, pretty good bar food and in a good location on Frankfort Avenue.

Very friendly staff! Everyone is so nice. This has the feel of a great neighborhood bar. Started off with cocktails. I got the "Dan"hatten, yup a standard Manhattan but it was good. Since it was Sunday we got their 5 for $5 wings dry rub. So crispy and good. For meal I got the Double stack with fries . Okay, so their fries are wonderful and the burger's are excellent. I think I found my new spot for burgers and fries!

Food may be good, and service may be amazing, tunes may be good, but they let people smoke out back in patio area. Won't be back.

Great food, atmosphere was fun and historical with a beautiful bar. The service was fast, attentive and very helpful recommending items as we are not from Louisville. I would recommend this to everyone.

From great food to quick, friendly service our experience at Hillcrest Tavern was outstanding! Onion rings were the best anywhere. The Stacked Scotty blew other burgers away, and the Cod sandwich was crispy outside and flaky inside. So much food we only tasted the hand cut fries and carry out boxes were needed. Reasonable prices made this an enjoyable evening.

Best burger in town! My husband got the Spicy Chipotle Burger and I got the BBQ Bacon Burger. The meal is not complete without the Parm Truffle Fries. The service was good typical bar vibes. I definitely have to say the booths have been updated and very comfortable! Will definitely be coming back!