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Proof on Main, Louisville, KY

Proof on Main

4.6
4.6
3743 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 29 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 217-6360
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Cody Stone
  • Catering
    Catering is provided by Proof on Main and the culinary team can prepare a menu specifically tailored to fit your needs. The menu works to showcase the agricultural bounty of the Ohio River Valley and celebrates artisanal products and sustainable farming, delivering plates rich with the culinary traditions of Italy and the American South.
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining is available for groups 10-150. The private room in Proof on Main can accommodate up to 24 and our art gallery space within the 21c Museum Hotel can seat 150 and host a reception for up to 300.
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Louisville
  • Cross Street
    7th Street
  • Parking details
    Parking begins after 5:00pm and is $8 for valet. There is also garage parking available at 7th and Market.
  • Entertainment
    Adjacent to Proof on Main is the 21c Museum, North America's first museum dedicated solely to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art of the 21st century. With over 9000 square feet of exhibition space, 21c Museum hosts dynamic group and solo exhibitions featuring emerging artists alongside acclaimed international artists, such as video artists Bill Viola and Tony Oursler, photographers Andres Serrano, Sam Taylor Wood, and David Leventhal, sculptors Yinka Shonibare and Judy Fox, and multimedia artists Chuck Close, Alfredo Jaar, and Kara Walker.The Museum is free and open to the public, 24/7.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,743 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Innovative

  • Louisville

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Proof on Main offers a "reliably excellent" dining experience with its inventive menu and artistic decor. Guests rave about the "charred octopus" and "creative cocktails." The atmosphere is "playful and fun," complemented by a "friendly, professional staff." While some find dishes overly salty, the service consistently receives high praise.

3,743 Reviews
  1. McCall

    Louisville

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love to take out-of-towners to Proof not only for the food, but to see the 21C art museum. The carrot soup and fancy grilled cheese was perfect for a wintry day. Our guests enjoyed bison burgers.

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  2. Jeffrey

    Indiana

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent and server was superb. All around great dinner.
    Proof on MainResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the five star review Jeffrey! We are super happy to hear you had a great time here at Proof. We really appreciate you taking time out of your day to let us know how we are preforming. We look forward to dining with you again soon! -Proof On Main

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  3. Roger

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Trout and Butternut squash...EXCELLENT!!! The Shrimp dish was outstanding, too!
    Proof on MainResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the five star review Roger! Super glad to hear you enjoyed the food, those dishes are a few of our favorites too. Thanks for taking time to let us know how we are preforming and we look forward to seeing you up here again soon! -Proof On Main

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  4. Joshua

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and great service in a cool place. I would recommend it to anyone.
    Proof on MainResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the five star review Joshua! Super happy to hear you had a great time here at Proof on Main! We appreciate your feedback on your experience here and we look forward to dining with you again soon! -Proof On Main

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful traditional Thanksgiving dinner in a nice and festive atmosphere. The service was fast and the food very good! I highly recommend the place!
    Proof on MainResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the five star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a good time here at Proof on Thanksgiving. We appreciate you taking time to let us know how your experience went and we look forward to dining with you again soon! -Proof On Main

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place to have Thanksgiving dinner. This was the first year we didn’t cook and we really enjoyed coming to a place that had all the great fixings. Just delicious.
    Proof on MainResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the five star review! We appreciate you taking time to let us know how we are preforming and are super happy we were able to provide a spot to find all of the great fixings! We look forward to dining with you again soon. -Proof On Main

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  7. Peter

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointed in Thanksgiving meal. Turkey dry, Brussel sprouts very salty. Salad good but one plate for two people lacking.
    Proof on MainResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us at Proof on Main. We're sorry to hear that our Thanksgiving meal didn't meet your expectations. We pride ourselves on our flavorful dishes, and it's disappointing to hear that we were unable to execute them better. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly work on these issues. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you on your next visit. - Proof On Main

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  8. Mary

    Columbus

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I usually love Proof on Main and have gone there on Thanksgiving twice before. This year's menu was fine but nothing special. Each of the sides were good, but nothing I could not make better at home. The dessert course was particularly disappointing. There was a pumpkin bar that was good with the cream, but there not much cream. A dollop would be a good description and the entire thing needed the cream, not just the corner. There was also a small cherry/cranberry "cobbler" and I would think of it more as a cherry/cranberry compote (maybe ) with some crumble on top. A weird choice since cranberry sauce was served as part of the meal. It was good but not high end restaurant good. Then there were two over baked cookies that I did not even try, as they looked very dry. My husband said they were poor. I never before felt like Proof on Main seemed like a hotel restaurant until today. Hope they work on the dessert menu for next Thanksgiving. The service was very good, as usual and I love the look of the restaurant. To me, the highlight of the menu was the cornbread muffins with butter and molasses. It was the best cornbread I have had but I foolishly only ate half of a muffin to save room for dessert.
    Proof on MainResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us pinpoint areas for improvement. I’m sorry to learn that we fell short in executing your restaurant experience. We strive to meet the expectations of all our guests at 21c and Proof on Main, and I regret that we didn’t meet our usual standards in your case. Please know that we take your comments seriously as we work to enhance our services. If you’d like to discuss your experience further, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We hope to have the chance to serve you better in the future. -Proof On Main

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  9. Kelly

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent, food was delicious. Great experience overall.
    Proof on MainResponded on November 25, 2024
    Thanks for the five star review Kelly! Super glad to hear that your experience with us was a great one! We appreciate you taking time out of your day to let us know how we are preforming. We look forward to dining with you again soon! -Proof On Main

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  10. Joshua

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    What a menu! Make sure to start with the amuse bouche, the mini arancini was perfect. The mushrooms appetizer is unlike any I've had; warm, cold, crispy, umami, tangy, creamy. The trout was warm and briney but offset by a beautiful char on the skin. Fantastic dining experience, exceptional vibes. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in Lousiville.
    Proof on MainResponded on November 25, 2024
    Thanks for the five star review Joshua! We really appreciate you taking time to let us know how we are doing. We work really hard on our menus and are always super excited to hear that its being noticed. We can't wait to dine with you again soon! -Proof On Main

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FAQs

Proof on Main is rated 4.6 stars by 3743 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Proof on Main

702 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    7th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Louisville
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking begins after 5:00pm and is $8 for valet. There is also garage parking available at 7th and Market.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cody Stone
  • Entertainment
    Adjacent to Proof on Main is the 21c Museum, North America's first museum dedicated solely to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art of the 21st century. With over 9000 square feet of exhibition space, 21c Museum hosts dynamic group and solo exhibitions featuring emerging artists alongside acclaimed international artists, such as video artists Bill Viola and Tony Oursler, photographers Andres Serrano, Sam Taylor Wood, and David Leventhal, sculptors Yinka Shonibare and Judy Fox, and multimedia artists Chuck Close, Alfredo Jaar, and Kara Walker.The Museum is free and open to the public, 24/7.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (502) 217-6360
  • Catering
    Catering is provided by Proof on Main and the culinary team can prepare a menu specifically tailored to fit your needs. The menu works to showcase the agricultural bounty of the Ohio River Valley and celebrates artisanal products and sustainable farming, delivering plates rich with the culinary traditions of Italy and the American South.
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining is available for groups 10-150. The private room in Proof on Main can accommodate up to 24 and our art gallery space within the 21c Museum Hotel can seat 150 and host a reception for up to 300.
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