Best Historic Restaurants in South Louisville

16 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel restaurant

1. Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(1095)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 16 times today

Come enjoy the historic lobby of The Brown Hotel in our Lobby Bar and Grill. Contemporary cuisine meets historic opulence at The Brown Hotel’s spectacularly beautiful, and classic lobby setting. A popular spot for the next generation of Louisville merrymakers, this glamorous, gilded space balances its history with modern touches and sophisticated tastes. Our menu includes a mix of classic and contemporary dishes, but our signature Hot Brown is rated as Kentucky's most popular dish. Enjoy our Hot Brown, and other signature items with a classic Old Fashion. Our bar features well-crafted cocktails and an highly rated bourbon menu. Finish your experience with Louisville's original dessert, the Derby pie. Reservations are for the Lobby Bar and Grill.

2. Hop Atomica

4.6

Exceptional(24)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Germantown

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Hop Atomica, Louisville's only brewery, distillery, & restaurant. Our hand-tossed, wood-fired, made to order pizzas, are simply incredible. Most similar to a Neapolitan Style, we proudly provide the best pizza around. Oh yea, the smoked wings are mind-blowing, too. Our 20+ craft beers, made on site, are high quality and poured ice-cold. Prefer spirits? Hop Atomica has an amazing craft cocktail program featuring over two dozen classics, a handful of seasonal libations, 30+ bourbons & whiskey's, house-made gins, rums, vodka, and 100% Blue Agave Spirit. Is wine more your speed? Hop Atomica carefully curated a highly intentional wine program with over 40 wines from around the world. Hop Atomica is nestled perfectly at the intersection of the historic Schnitzelburg, Germantown & Paristown, Meriwether-Fort Hill, and Shelby Park neighborhoods, just off Goss Avenue, only a five-minute drive from downtown Louisville. We can't wait to see you!

3. The Last Refuge

4.5

Awesome(71)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Louisville

Booked 14 times today

Join us at The Last Refuge for a first look into Kentucky's High Church of Bourbon. Enjoy a sneak peek of our beautiful craft cocktails, featuring Bob Dylan's Heaven's Door Bourbon, accompanied with small plates and shareable pizzas. View our one-of-a-kind event space, located in a historic church adorned with original stained-glass windows and ornate woodwork from 1880. Cool off on our shaded patio and sip on a cocktail while listening to live music. Don't forget to follow us on social media @lastrefugeky to get the latest updates on our Grand Opening and launch of our incredible bourbon bar, featuring an 800-bottle whiskey portfolio! The Last Refuge is a 21+ establishment, persons under the age of 21 will not be admitted.

4. Proof on Main

4.6

Exceptional(3755)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 47 times today

The ingredients in our menus reflect the region’s sustainable farmers and producers with a soulful and honest approach showcasing the bounty of the Ohio River Valley. Housed in five historic buildings in downtown Louisville, Proof on Main is part of 21c Museum Hotels, the award-winning boutique hotel and restaurant group. The dining room is one of the most striking public spaces in the city, with rotating, contemporary art exhibitions by local and internationally-acclaimed artists alike.

5. Bourbons Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1668)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 18 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

6. J Graham's Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(1239)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 20 times today

J. Graham's is the home of the legendary Hot Brown and offers guests bistro-style, casual dining in the hotel and features the freshest local produce and highlights Kentucky products. Serving breakfast and lunch, the Café offers guests a contemporary a la carte menu throughout the week and a delectable brunch buffet on the weekends. Non-smoking. Parking: Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking by the Brown Hotel staff.

A photo of The Troll Pub Under the Bridge restaurant

7. The Troll Pub Under the Bridge

4.2

Awesome(1022)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 12 times today

The Troll Pub opened on October 19th 2011, underneath the 2nd Street Bridge in a 135 year old space directly next to the YUM Center on historic Whiskey Row. The Troll Pub is a subterranean retreat that features a Gastro-pub style menu with a wide selection of great tasting food items, craft beer, local artwork, and an overall atmosphere unique to Louisville. We are just blocks from the Louisville Convention Center and only steps away from many of the hottest attractions and hotels situated downtown. Just look for the Troll on the corner of 2nd and Washington, he will show you the way.

8. Varanese

4.7

Exceptional(4623)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 28 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. Lou Lou on Market

4.6

Exceptional(684)

Price: Moderate

• Cajun • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 37 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.

10. Four Pegs

4.6

Exceptional(163)

Price: Moderate

• American • Germantown

Booked 4 times today

Serving award winning BBQ meticulously smoked by Chef/Owner Chris Williams. A top notch craft beer selection, with 12 rotating drafts and 40 cans and bottles. Featured on the Food Network and the Cooking Channel. Winner of 15 Leo Weekly Readers Choice awards in 2021. Situated in the heart of historic Germantown. Laid back environment with excellent service and food. Join us on the outdoor patio or the main dining area, for the larger parties there is a private dining area which can accommodate up to 40 guests.

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Lee
Charlotte •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had “the Brown “ and scallops and both dished were excepcional. Our waiter was attentive and the atmosphere breathtaking. The only negative was the display of wall televisions.
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Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown HotelPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Louisville
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4.6
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Dori
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Beyond expectations for quality of food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommended by others to us and we would highly recommend to others
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Bourbons BistroPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.8
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Gordon
Cincinnati / Dayton •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Been a while since we've eaten here. Still satisfying. Great food! I don't say "great" lightly. Everything was delicious from the kale salad with buttermilk vinaigrette, the beef carpaccio, the charred beet toast with buttermilk ricotta and horseradish, and our mussels and petit filet. Interesting cocktails. Highly recommended!
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Proof on MainPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Louisville
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4.6
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Linda
Central Kentucky •13 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Beautiful building, friendly staff and good food. When I was there, the music was too loud to have a conversation.
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The Last RefugePrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• West Louisville
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4.5
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Susie
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 30, 2024
Food was delicious and staff was very accommodating We added more people to our reservation and they were super nice and got more chairs and a longer table -food was really good! Drinks are so cool and glassware is pretty! Will definitely go back!
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Hop AtomicaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Germantown
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4.6

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

2. Hop Atomica

3. The Last Refuge

4. Proof on Main

5. Bourbons Bistro

6. J Graham's Cafe

7. The Troll Pub Under the Bridge

8. Varanese

9. Lou Lou on Market

10. Four Pegs

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