Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

18 restaurants available nearby

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1. Seviche A Latin Restaurant - Highlands

4.8

Exceptional(2718)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 30 times today

Seviche is Nuevo Latino, an eclectic mix of the traditional flavors of Latin American cuisine and its influences infused into new contemporary dishes. Our chef creates new exciting flavorful dishes based on his heritage and formal training. Chef Anthony Lamas has received national acclaim, John Mariani of Esquire Magazine exclaims "Seviche has emerged as one of America's best and most innovative Nuevo Latino-style restaurants, with plenty of the chef's personality packed into every dish." Seviche has received 4 stars from local food critics and continues to be a stand out among Louisville's top independent restaurants. We have just completed an extensive renovation and expansion. New features include updated bar area, cocktail lounge, state of the art restrooms and 60 person private dining room.

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2. High Stakes Rooftop Grill

3.9

Excellent(99)

Price: Expensive

• American • West Louisville

Booked 6 times today

High Stakes is a modern take on the classic American grill showcasing culinary traditions and flavorsome grilling techniques with a dedication to high-quality ingredients. Paying homage to the come-from-behind winners in life, sports, history, and the arts – celebrating all the unimaginable photo finishes, strivers, and unlikely underdog winners that have made this great country what it is today. Here’s to the winners, the higher the stakes, the more you own that moment in time.

3. Le Moo

4.6

Exceptional(5761)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 57 times today

Louisville’s locally owned “Le Moo” is a dimly lit ambiance inspiring an elevated yet unstuffy menu of fine steakhouse fare +100 bourbons, yet there’s no jacket required. A must-do for dinner + brunch in Lou, KY.-Food Network “Top 25 Steakhouses in America”, -“Best Boozy Brunch”, Readers Choice“ Go ultra-luxe at Le Moo with a unique chef's tableside presentation of theMiyazaki Wagyu, a Grade A5, marble score-10 cut from Miyazaki, Japan, considered the best steak in the world. Mark the moment with a complimentary certificate of authenticity featuring an official nose-print from the cattle and the option to add your fingerprint.”“ Next-level things by calling ahead and requesting to dine at Le Moo's one-of-a-kind vintage Louis Vuitton booth, which is made with 17 pieces of vintage luggage and accommodates four to five diners.” - OpenTable Editorial TeamBest in Louisville for Birthday dinner celebrations due to the ‘your age off your steak’ deal and the special experience surprises.

4. Porcini

4.8

Exceptional(2854)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 26 times today

Established in 1992, Porcini is an independent, award-winning restaurant located in the Historic Crescent Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. We specialize in Northern Italian cuisine, excellent service, and offer an extensive selection of fine wines, bourbons, and signature cocktails. Over the last 30 years, we have been privileged to be a part of so many great memories here in our dining room, bar, private dining room, and patio. * For Parties of 8 or more, please contact the restaurant at (502) 894-8686 to make a reservation.

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5. Guacamole Modern Mexican

4.8

Exceptional(1788)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 37 times today

Guacamole Modern Mexican is Louisville’s destination for authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Our award-winning chefs have created a menu that typifies the best of Mexican food and cocktails while still bringing their own inimitable style and personality to the plate and glass. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of our one of a kind restaurant featuring handcrafted cocktails, fresh ingredients, and contemporary vibes.

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6. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7

Exceptional(7418)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown Louisville

Booked 55 times today

River House Restaurant and Raw Bar is Louisville’s premiere riverfront dining destination. It is the vision of award-winning chef and restaurateur John Varanese and seats 330 in its main dining room, raw bar, and patio. Guests experience a charming “home like” atmosphere as they enter the restaurant from the front porch garden area. Enter through a 20-foot tall by 40-foot wide water wall, and enjoy intimate decor, and a floor-to-ceiling glass wall overlooking the back courtyard and river, River House is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. The menu features regional cuisine with a Southern flair and an emphasis on fresh seafood including Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, BBQ Braised Beef Short Rib, and the Maker’s Mark Bourbon Barrel Smoked Salmon. Our 15 foot raw bar features assorted raw oysters, king crab, and jumbo shrimp. Reservations are recommended. We look forward to serving you!

7. Lou Lou on Market

4.6

Exceptional(699)

Price: Moderate

• Cajun • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 31 times today

A walk down Bourbon Street in NuLu! An eatery serving Southern Cuisine, incorporating influences from New Orleans & Italy. Two areas for outdoor dining, two levels of inside dining, private rooms, and a hidden underground Bourbon Lounge called Stave.

8. Varanese

4.7

Exceptional(4639)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 16 times today

Varanese settled in Louisville because of its successful independent dining scene, and he believes that the people of Louisville will appreciate fresh ingredients, prepared with a creative flair and a culturally diverse menu. Varanese’s eclectic menu boasts an array of options from stuffed grape leaves, and fried green tomato salad, to new signature entrées: the seared boneless pork chop, and caramelized orange salmon. Finish with a fried banana accompanied by a house-made oatmeal cookie dough ice cream dessert. This New American style restaurant will comfortably seat 150 guests between its bar, dining room and four seasons patio. The four seasons patio of Varanese is an addition to the building, which has a dramatic 20-foot slate water wall. The space is enclosed by a serpentine of glass doors, which retract to offer an outdoor dining experience. Varanese is located at 2106 Frankfort Ave. in the Historic Clifton neighborhood

9. Mesh - Louisville

4.8

Exceptional(3554)

Price: Moderate

• American • St Matthews

Booked 45 times today

Mesh blends contemporary elegance and comfort with innovative cuisine and excellent service. The original menu and unique decor make Mesh an ideal setting for business meetings, romantic evenings, or a night out with friends.A meal at Mesh is one you won't soon forget and value you won’t believe.

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10. Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands

4.4

Awesome(576)

Price: Moderate

• American • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 6 times today

Dining Room and Patio are now open!!! WE ARE ALSO OFFERING CARRYOUT AND DELIVERY FROM 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM Sunday. We are also excited to announce the return of our family and friends' favorite - the Bristol Sunday Brunch buffet from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Home of the Green Chili Wontons, Louisville’s favorite guilty pleasure, Bristol Bar & Grille has been the city’s neighborhood restaurant since 1977. Original menu dishes include the classic Bristol Burger and aged, charbroiled New York Strip steak as well as new favorites like Pork Dijonnaise and Theresa’s Sweet Chili Linguine. We source ingredients from local farmers. The Bristol Bar and Grille in the Highlands is located at 1321 Bardstown Road.

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BobVIP
Los Angeles •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great restaurant, snapper with lobster beurre blanc was out of the world. Service exceptional as always.
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PorciniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.8
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MelissaVIP
Central Kentucky •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The food was truly amazing!!! The portion size of the guacamole was kind of pitiful, but everything else was amazing.
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Guacamole Modern MexicanPrice: Moderate• Mexican• East Market St - NuLu
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4.8
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Benjamin
Central Kentucky •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
We started with drinks and the steak tartare, then split the wedge salad and finished with the short ribs. All very delicious
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High Stakes Rooftop GrillPrice: Expensive• American• West Louisville
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3.9
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Steve
Central Kentucky •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
We had a wonderful dining experience at Le Moo. Jennifer was our server and she was friendly, knowledgeable and very professional. We had the lettuce wedge, ribeye (prime)-cooked to perfection, with the fried potato cakes. The food was exceptional and the turnaround time was very quick. We frequently dined at this establishment when it was the old K.T.'s, so it brought back many memories. They made awesome updates, but kept the wonderful nostalgic ambiance. I highly recommend dining at Le Moo.
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Le MooPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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4.6
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David
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
Our first time out to Seviche was a home run! From the cocktails and the spot-on assortment of wines-by-the-glass, the calamari and tuna tartare, to the fish main courses and creative desserts - everything was perfectly prepared and presented. We are a picky bunch when it comes to dining out, as we cook at home at a high level. Seviche delivered on all accounts. It was pricy for the 4 of us but worth it.
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Seviche A Latin Restaurant - HighlandsPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Seviche A Latin Restaurant - Highlands

2. High Stakes Rooftop Grill

3. Le Moo

4. Porcini

5. Guacamole Modern Mexican

6. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

7. Lou Lou on Market

8. Varanese

9. Mesh - Louisville

10. Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands

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