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A photo of Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(647)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • St Matthews
Booked 9 times today
Besides New Orleans/Cajun influences, Mediterranean & Italian cuisine is honored on Lou Lou’s menu. Just as gumbo is a favorite New Orleans dish, which combines many flavors of many different cuisines to make one amazing one. Lou Lou mixes these together to present a varied menu prepared with loving attention.
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4.7
Exceptional(2271)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Westport Rd - Lyndon
Booked 14 times today
Seafood with Italian Influences by our Executive Chef Seth Butkus! Expect fresh seafood, house-made pastas, an extensive wine list, outdoor seating, and a lively atmosphere! We have two Private Dining Rooms available and we are located in the Westport Village Shopping Center in Louisville, Ky. Our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm including 1/2 Price Glasses of Wine and Discounted Small Bites.
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4.7
Exceptional(7495)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown Louisville
Booked 52 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!
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4.1
Excellent(163)
Price: Moderate
• Global, International • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Booked 10 times today
Elevate your dining experience at our two-tiered establishment. On the first floor, savor the diverse selection of steaks, pasta, and seafood. Ascend to the second-floor lounge bar, where a vibrant atmosphere awaits with a tempting array of bar food delights, including burgers, chicken wings, pizza, and more. Indulge in the best of both worlds, where culinary excellence meets casual comfort.​For aficionados of fine spirits, our extensive bourbon and tequila selection is a true revelation. Sip on Kentucky's liquid gold, indulge in the smoky notes of tequila, or savor our special handcrafted cocktails that are a fusion of creativity and mixology expertise. Our bar is your gateway to an unrivaled spirits experience.Not a fan of bourbon or tequila? No worries! We also offer an impressive selection of craft beers that cater to every beer lover's dream. Explore our carefully curated beer menu, featuring local and international brews, and discover your new favorite.
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4.8
Exceptional(1282)
Price: Expensive
• American • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Booked 6 times today
The Fat Lamb is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located in Louisville, Kentucky. It was opened in 2016 by Chef Dallas McGarity, who serves as the executive chef and owner. The restaurant is known for its focus on using locally sourced ingredients and for its unique combination of Mediterranean flavors with Southern influences. The menu at The Fat Lamb features a variety of small plates, entrees, and seasonal specials, and is known for its rotating selection of meats and seafood dishes. The restaurant also has a strong emphasis on wine and cocktail, featuring a curated list of wines that complement the Mediterranean cuisine. The Fat Lamb has been well-reviewed by critics and is considered to be one of the best restaurants in Louisville. It's widely known for its cozy and welcoming atmosphere, making it a popular spot for a romantic dinner or casual night out with friends.
A photo of Mesh - Louisville restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3600)
Price: Moderate
• American • St Matthews
Booked 33 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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4.7
Exceptional(2514)
Price: Expensive
• French • Middletown
Booked 5 times today
Award-winning Brasserie Provence is a local family-owned and operated restaurant offering casual, upscale dining and traditional French cuisine with a South-of-France flair. A large selection of Provençal and classical French dishes expertly prepared by Chef Patrick Gosden and his staff offer something for everyone at an affordable price. Enjoy Southern French wine by the glass, signature cocktails, French, Belgian and local Kentucky beer, and select bottles of wine from Provence and the Pacific Northwest. Ample seating is available in the brasserie-style bar, the warm and inviting dining room, and the seasonal outdoor patio. Parties of six to twelve can be seated at the generously-sized Chef's Table, parties or meetings of up to 40 are accommodated in the Private Dining Room, and the entire restaurant is available for events of up to 200 people. Free parking is available in our spacious lot. Join us Mon-Fri for Lunch and Mon-Sat for Dinner to experience a taste of Provence!
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4.5
Awesome(1586)
Price: Moderate
• American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 1 time today
Fork & Barrel prides itself on serving upscale American cuisine with a focus on local ingredients, craft cocktails, and serving it all with southern hospitality. The Restaurant is located on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky in one of the town’s restaurant rows. The Restaurant seats 100 guests and has reservations as well as open seating at the bar and seasonal patio seating.
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4.8
Exceptional(1688)
Price: Moderate
• Regional American (Southern) • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 11 times today
Located on Frankfort Avenue restaurant row in the historic Clifton neighborhood, we offer more than 130 bourbons, as well as a selection of antique expression whiskies that you won’t find anywhere else.Bourbons features upscale dining in an elegant but casual atmosphere and a bourbon-inspired seasonal menu graced by southern inspired cuisine.Chef - Jereme McFarlandSous Chef - Samuel VarjuSoul Chef Justin Shewell Event Coordinator- Margot’ McMillen
A photo of Varanese restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4658)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 15 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

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  • Lori
    Central Kentucky •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food was delicious. Mussels and chilled shrimp were so fresh. Husband loved the salmon and literally ate every bite. I had the grouper cheeks with shrimp over risotto. The sauce was amazing and portion larger than expected. My old fashion was made perfectly, and Sam Adam's was available draft. The service really made the night. Waitress was prompt with everything, super friendly- you just know when someone is seasoned in their job. Her recommended dessert was ordered to go & we enjoyed it later that same evening while snug on the couch. Noise level raised a bit here and there but not at all bothersome, especially for a busy Saturday night. Ambiance works for a small group or romantic dinner for 2.
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    River House Restaurant & Raw BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Louisville
    4.7
  • Sherry
    Central Kentucky •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great experience and will definitely go again! The lobster bisque was delicious and a must order along with the shrimp scampi. If you love roasted garlic the shrimp scampi comes with a whole bulb of roasted garlic on top which was soooo good spread on the crusty bread that came with it. My husband got the mushroom Alfredo and it was so creamy and good. I got the roasted scallops with risotto, bacon, kale and lobster. I loved the scallops. They were cooked perfectly as well as the risotto. The sauce on the risotto was wonderful. I did not like the kale. It was smoky but almost had a Medicinal taste and I usually love kale, but I did not like the kale in this dish. We got the tiramisu for dessert. It was a good size as the two of us split it. It was just OK. We thought it was dense and dry with no coffee flavor. Our waiter was very attentive, very nice and outgoing. The overall atmosphere was very quiet and peaceful, low lighting and just very relaxing. 
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    Osteria Italian SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Westport Rd - Lyndon
    4.7
  • David
    Central Kentucky •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great food as always. Wife and I went for Valentines Day dinner and they had a special menu for food, drinks, and desserts on top of the regular menu. Very nice evening.
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    Lou Lou Food + Drink - St MatthewsPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• St Matthews
    4.6
  • CameronVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We enjoyed dinner with four other couples. We all loved our cocktails and the food was delicious. We ordered the whipped feta, brussels sprouts, and arancini for appetizers. We all agreed we could eat that for our meals and be happy. Delicious. Our main dishes were all just as amazing. My husband and I both ordered the short ribs and loved them. Can’t wait to go back.
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    The Fat LambPrice: Expensive• American• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
    4.8
  • Sharon
    Central Kentucky •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 25, 2025
    I took my man ( fiancé) here on Jan 25 th 2025 for his Birthday 🎂🎈🎉🎊 everything about that place was on point from walking in, getting waited on and the smile , everyone had on their face , says it all about Beyond the Sun , it’s pricey but well worth it my fiancé was very well pleased as well as my cousin and her husband who join us, place is spectacular 💯 food is 🔥🔥🔥 we’re definitely going back, we love it🙌🏽
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    Beyond the Sun RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Global, International• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
    4.1
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