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Downtown LouisvilleEast LouisvilleEast Market St - NuLuFrankfort Ave - Crescent HillGermantownHighlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

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21 restaurants available nearby

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

1. Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1154)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 26 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. The Last Refuge

4.5

Awesome(109)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Louisville

Booked 25 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.

3. Proof on Main

4.6

Exceptional(3801)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 28 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.

A photo of The Exchange Pub + Kitchen restaurant

4. The Exchange Pub + Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(1432)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • New Albany

Booked 17 times today

Housed in a historic Italianate-style building constructed in 1875, The Exchange Pub + Kitchen is owner Ian Hall’s take on a warm & casual neighborhood gastropub. Featuring a 15-seat bar, 120-seat dining room, 16-seat outdoor cafe, & two 50-seat private dining spaces, The Exchange Pub + Kitchen offers many different dining options. Rotating seasonal menus are the focus of The Exchange Pub + Kitchen. Locally sourced products & scratch ingredients are the emphasis of the kitchen. Guests will enjoy open kitchen views as the chefs showcase their culinary skills. American craft breweries highlight the bar program with 12 rotating draught selections and 12 by-the-bottle options. In addition, the bar staff creates cocktails from house-made syrups, bitters, and premium spirits. The wine portfolio focuses on smaller boutique wines, allowing guests to indulge in something new & exciting. The food & beverage menus rotate seasonally.

5. Hop Atomica

4.6

Exceptional(46)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Germantown

Booked 2 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!

A photo of Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar restaurant

6. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar

4.5

Awesome(1554)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Southern) • Downtown Louisville

Booked 33 times today

Nestled in Louisville's historic Whiskey Row, Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar masterfully blends traditional Southern fare with fresh seafood in a restored 1870s building. Now serving breakfast daily, start your morning with locally roasted coffee and Southern classics like Kentucky Derby Hot Browns. Our scratch kitchen serves Memphis-style BBQ, house-smoked meats, and fresh oysters, alongside Kentucky's largest bourbon collection—over 2,500 bourbon, rye, and whiskey expressions, including exclusive barrel-aged selections from local distillers. From baby back ribs to daily-sourced seafood, we offer a distinctive fusion of land and sea. The warm, exposed-brick atmosphere, with bourbon barrel accents, pays homage to Louisville's whiskey heritage. Steps from the KFC Yum! Center, Doc Crow's provides authentic Southern hospitality in Bourbon Country. Whether you're an early bird, bourbon enthusiast, or visiting food lover, our award-winning menu makes every meal memorable.

A photo of The Troll Pub Under the Bridge restaurant

7. The Troll Pub Under the Bridge

4.4

Awesome(1038)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 11 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. Bourbons Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(1690)

$$$$Price: Moderate

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

Booked 9 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

9. Varanese

4.7

Exceptional(4665)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 14 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

A photo of Outcast Fish & Oyster Bar restaurant

10. Outcast Fish & Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(291)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • New Albany

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to Outcast Fish + Oyster Bar, a must-visit dining destination located in the heart of downtown historic New Albany, Indiana! Our restaurant is known for its casual yet sophisticated atmosphere, where guests can relax and enjoy the freshest seafood and oysters in town. As you enter the restaurant, you'll immediately notice the elegant yet rustic decor, with exposed brick walls, wooden beams and soft lighting creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The Raw Bar adds to the excitement, as you watch our talented chefs prepare your meal with care and precision. Our menu features a wide selection of seafood dishes, from classic OC Shrimp Po'Boy to Octopus Escabeche, Hamachi Crudo and more. But our real specialty is oysters- we source the finest, freshest oysters from around the world and serve them raw or cooked to perfection, paired with expertly crafted cocktails or wine. Why not join us tonight? We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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DavidOVIP
Western Kentucky •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I highly recommend this place for its originality, quality of food and service, as well as its ambiance. It was my first visit to this kinda hidden Louisville gem & I will certainly go there again. It was very much a positive experience.
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The Last RefugePrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• West Louisville
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4.5
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KenVIP
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Really interesting menu and all dishes were very good. The amuse bouche with paired shot was really delicious, unique and fun.
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Proof on MainPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Louisville
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4.6
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Tara
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Caesar salad was small and only had green leaves so no crispness. Had the Brown and Duck Breast all were good but noting to write home about. Very beautiful dining room and the staff was very pleasant.
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Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown HotelPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Louisville
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Central Kentucky •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Maybe the best pizza in Louisville. Excellent cocktails and incredibly well-done beers. Great service for a restaurant in which you order everything from your phone. They really worked hard and cared for us. Highly recommend.
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Hop AtomicaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Germantown
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4.6
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Kenneth
Indiana •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Always get Fish and chips such a delicious meal . Great value
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The Exchange Pub + KitchenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• New Albany
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4.7

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