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Le Relais, Louisville, KY

Le Relais

4.8
4.8
1834 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Please call 502-451-9020 for groups of 6 or more. Reservations preferred.
Situated in the historic airport terminal of Bowman Field, Le Relais offers a fine dining experience like no other in Louisville. Here you’ll find exquisite French cuisine, prepared with only the finest, freshest ingredients, combined with relaxed, first-class service and an intimate, 1940s art-deco interior reminiscent of the café from the movie “Casablanca”.
We are also open every last Friday of the month for Lunch from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please visit open table to make your reservation.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 11:00 am–1:15 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 451-9020
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Le Relais offers private dining suitable for every type of occasion from wedding receptions to corporate meetings. Our private room is situated in the historic Bowman Field lobby. We provide full service catering and wait staff to attend to your every need with a menu featuring exquisite French cuisine, prepared with only the finest, freshest ingredients. Please call for more information or to book your party today.
  • Neighbourhood
    Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
  • Cross Street
    Peewee Reese
  • Parking details
    Ample parking in front lot.
  • Entertainment
    Live jazz on Sunday evenings
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,834 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Kentucky

    Romantic

  • Louisville

    Best Ambience

  • Louisville

    Great for fine wines

  • Louisville

    Romantic

  • Louisville

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Relais, housed in a charming 1940s airport terminal, offers a "unique dining experience" with superb French cuisine. Guests rave about its "fantastic food and atmosphere," attentive service, and delightful patio views of planes taking off. Known for its "outstanding" dishes like lamb and sea bass, it's perfect for special occasions.

1,834 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Woderful meal on a Sunday evening!! There was a live light jazz music that was not too loud. Service was well paced for an evening to relax and enjoy dinner company.

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  2. Mary

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Le Relais is a favorite for us! Impeccable service in a beautiful dining room with creative and delicious cuisine!

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  3. Christopher

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very special place. A rare gem of throw back ambience and our favorite place for special occasions!!!

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  4. Brad

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic everything. Great date spot. Great wine selection. Great atmosphere 👍👍

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  5. Susan

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience and amazing food at Le Relais!!!!

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  6. James

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food; Good price; Good service; Amazing venue. Just hard to beat. We'll be back. Thanks!

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  7. Lydia

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Conner, was knowledgeable about the menu, and the restaurant itself, as were all of the staff. Efficient, also. The food (salads, duck confit and rack of lamb) was truly remarkable: flavorful, nuanced, and delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  8. Brian

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place to be for Dinner on Sunday! Live jazz, happy clients, great food and staff

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  9. James

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy Le Relais-the atmosphere, the professional staff, and, of course, the amazing food. Sunday brunch was superb!

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  10. Jan

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food choices. Great service. Wonderful atmosphere.

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FAQs

Le Relais is rated 4.8 stars by 1834 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Le Relais

2817 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40205

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Peewee Reese
  • Neighbourhood
    Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 11:00 am–1:15 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample parking in front lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live jazz on Sunday evenings
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (502) 451-9020
  • Private party facilities
    Le Relais offers private dining suitable for every type of occasion from wedding receptions to corporate meetings. Our private room is situated in the historic Bowman Field lobby. We provide full service catering and wait staff to attend to your every need with a menu featuring exquisite French cuisine, prepared with only the finest, freshest ingredients. Please call for more information or to book your party today.
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