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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Louisville

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Louisville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Cuvee Wine Table restaurant
5.0
5 (498)
$31 to $50
Wine Bar
East Louisville
About the restaurant
Resting in the East End of Louisville, Cuvee Wine Table is a wine bar and restaurant with comfortable tables and patio perfect for any wine fan – no matter your skill level! We’re ready for the person with no wine knowledge curious to learn and try new wines as well as the experienced wine connoisseur with an extensive list of personal selections made by co-owner and Master Sommelier Scott Harper. Cuvee also has several craft beers on tap and a full bar for cocktails. And, we feature a happy hour!
Open for dinner, for a quick bite or an elegant full table dining experience. The menu includes small plates and entrees with a variety of cured meats, artisanal cheeses, flat breads and our special daily entree. The eclectic wine program lead by Master Sommelier Scott Harper serves a huge wine selection including more than 55 wines available by the taste or glass. Our award wining wine list is all available for retail to go sales.

Top review
Daniel
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent, as always. I just wish the lobster bisque came in bigger bowls (i.e, buckets).
A photo of Watch Hill Proper restaurant
4.8
4.8 (52)
$31 to $50
American
East Louisville
About the restaurant
Watch Hill Proper Bourbon Bar & Kitchen is a unique restaurant experience located in the heart of bourbon country. Open to the public, we offer the largest selection of American whiskey in the country along with a world class cocktail program made entirely with American whiskey. Chef Michael Crouch is a master of blending flavor to pair with our whiskey, cocktails, and wine offerings.
Top review
TiffanyVIP
Dined on Jan 11, 2025
The ribeye was absolutely incredible. Our server, Chris was top notch. Will for sure be back.
A photo of All Thai'd Up restaurant
5.0
5 (31)
$30 and under
Thai
St Matthews
About the restaurant
Louisville's only Authentic Thai Restaurant. Located in Louisville's East End, Chef Kat (Katherine Aphaivongs) brings her hometown flavors to Windy Hills.
Top review
EricVIP
Dined 6 days ago
We have eaten here several times, and this visit was no different. The food is phenomenal and the service is exceptional. Highly recommend you eat here.
A photo of La Bodeguita De Mima restaurant
4.9
4.9 (4067)
$30 and under
Cuban
East Market St - NuLu
About the restaurant
Hailing From Cuba, Fernando and Yaniel Martinez have brought their passion and love to the plate, showcasing generations of love passed on by their mothers. Are you ready to experience some of the best Cuban food this side of the equator?

From plantains to the classic Cuban sandwich, we have all of the classic Cuban specialties covered with our twist, of course! Come visit us to see what Louisville has been missing.

At Mima's, we believe in creating an inviting and invigorating atmosphere. That's why you can find different choices to choose from. Whether you're enjoying a delicious dinner in our dining room, a tasty Mojito at our bar, or even a fine hand-rolled cigar on our patio, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Top review
Riley
Dined 5 days ago
The first thing I noticed was the timing of food coming out. Our server was excellent and times it perfectly. Next, the food was absolutely delicious and everything was cooked perfectly. The price was also excellent for everything we purchased. Overall an awesome experience!
A photo of Bardstown Bourbon Company Kitchen & Bar restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2580)
$30 and under
American
Bardstown
About the restaurant
Thoughtfully executed, approachable cuisine informed by both Kentucky classics and the world's finest flavors. We source locally, calling out the farms right on the menu, and make everything in house. We call this the Modern Kentucky Experience.

Please allow ample time to enjoy your meal prior to a tour with us. Our suggestions: 1-2 guests 1 hour 15 minutes, 2-4 guests 1 hour 30 minutes, 4- 8 guests 1 hour 45 minutes, 9-12 guests 2 hours

Top review
Cindy
Dined 6 days ago
Great place food was excellent . Would definitely come back.
A photo of Board and You Bistro & Wine Bar restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1542)
$30 and under
Bistro
New Albany
About the restaurant
Board & You Bistro and Wine Bar features hand-crafted dishes coupled with custom cocktails and premier wine listings. Board & You Bistro puts the customer experience at the forefront. Our attention to detail when it comes to genuine hospitality will be an experience in and of itself.
Our menu has been crafted for those with finer tastes, an interest in masterfully crafted entrees, all while maintaining a very affordable price. Our small plates will include a charcuterie board created with the finest cured meats & cheese from around the world. Our entrees are equally delicious with dishes made for any type of diner. Our desserts are for you to indulge & end your meal on a delightful note.
Our cocktails & wine list was created by professionals and experts in their field. Enjoy your experience!

Top review
Tiffany
Dined 7 days ago
Favorite spot in Indiana. Everyone makes you feel at home. The food is unbelievable! Martinis are so good! Will always love this place!
A photo of Brendon's Catch 23 restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3161)
$50 and over
Seafood
Downtown Louisville
About the restaurant
Brendon's Catch 23 features the freshest seafood flown in daily, with steak, low country and hand held options, as well as signature craft cocktails.

For your special events or corporate meetings, Brendon's Catch 23 offers five (5) exclusive private dining rooms. The private dining rooms are equipped with HDMI hookups and mobile projection capabilities. Our largest private dining room features a double-sided fireplace for that elegant and relaxing dining experience. The full menu or personalized menu packages are offered for groups.

The bar features a soft seating lounge area for relaxing while enjoying our variety of hand crafted unique cocktails. Our Bachelor Fix and Brendon’s 1081 are two of our specialty cocktails and a great addition to any dining experience.  Brendon’s Catch 23 Rare Reserve, and allocated wines is a Sommelier driven, menu centric wine list designed to compliment the fresh Seafood, prime steaks and low country items featured on o

Top review
CliftonVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Danielle was great , food was excellent and a perfect old fashioned.
A photo of Jack Fry's restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2655)
$50 and over
American
Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
About the restaurant
Jack Fry's serves up southern fare in a setting that's been a part of Louisville, Kentucky since around 1933. Visitors can step inside for lunch, dinner or cocktails, all to the soothing notes of live jazz. Once a hangout for local sports enthusiasts, Jack Fry's is now known for its fine dining and family-friendly atmosphere.



The executive chef prepares southern specialties and adds a bit of French influence to create local favorites like shrimp & grits, lamb chops and Jack's burger. Jack Fry's provides a friendly atmosphere and live jazz , ensuring the entire group will find something to enjoy.

Top review
Pat
Dined 1 day ago
Everything from the soup to the cheesecake was top notch. Fantastic service.
A photo of Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville restaurant
4.8
4.8 (7046)
$50 and over
Steak
Downtown Louisville
About the restaurant
The first & only steakhouse of its kind in the Louisville area, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse serves only dry-aged USDA prime beef. While steak is the foundation of the menu, Jeff Ruby's promises to please seafood lovers as well with its raw/sushi bar & seafood entrees.
Jeff Ruby regulars will be pleased to know that their favorite signature items from the Cincinnati restaurants will be well represented in Louisville. The bone-in filet, the 7 cheese baked macaroni, creamed spinach, truffle flake, & of course Jeff Ruby's secret recipe cheesecake are all staples of the Louisville menu.
Styled after the great NY steakhouses of the 1930s & '40s, Jeff Ruby's promises to be as pleasing visually as it is to the palate. French art-deco design, plush mohair upholstery, hand-selected antique furniture, and cinematic crystal chandeliers anchored by a 1950s-era antique are featured in the Starz series Magic City and the 32-foot wall of wine.

Top review
HollyVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Can’t go wrong with the Freddie salad. Had the New York strip with lobster and both were tender and delicious.
A photo of Volare Italian Restaurant restaurant
4.9
4.9 (4184)
$30 and under
Italian
Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
About the restaurant
Discover and savor Italian at its finest!

Whether you choose to dine in our main dining area, year-round patio, or private dining facility; Volare boasts an intimate and beautiful setting.

Come experience the ultimate in entertaining… a special occasion at Volare. Inspired cuisine, beautiful surroundings and impeccable service are the hallmarks of a great event. You deserve nothing less, and we promise even more.

Top review
MandyVIP
Dined 1 day ago
You can never go wrong with Volare. From the moment you enter the reception desk to the minute the valet retrieves your car, the service and experience are exceptional.
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