Best Historic Restaurants in Downtown Louisville

5-Star Review for J. Graham’s Café I had the pleasure of enjoying Sunday brunch at J. Graham’s Café, and it was an absolutely delightful experience! The food was delicious, with a wide variety of expertly prepared dishes. The famous Hot Brown is a must-try—it truly lives up to its reputation. The waitstaff was attentive, friendly, and made the entire meal even more enjoyable. The café was beautifully decorated for the holidays, creating a warm and festive atmosphere that added a special touch to our dining experience. J. Graham’s Café never disappoints—it’s always a treat to eat there. If you’re in Louisville, don’t miss the chance to visit this gem!

Two of us split the Petite Hot Brown. We also had the smoked duck appetizer and an order of the bourbon fries. Food was delicious. The Hot Brown was pure indulgent comfort food. The duck was spectacular. Lovely atmosphere. A beautiful place for a quiet dinner with old world ambience. Will definitely return the next time I travel to Louisville.

Food was great! Felt like the server was a bit annoyed with our table when we asked for the items that were missing from our orders. We understand it was busy and a mistakes happen it was busy!

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!

Beautiful building, friendly staff and good food. When I was there, the music was too loud to have a conversation.