Dining
Starving for something new? Exciting? Original? You'll find it in Louisville's restaurants, diners, taverns, and take-outs, where the selection ranges from perennial regional favorites to international standards of taste and refinement. Louisville restaurants blend traditional Kentucky cooking with a cosmopolitan mix of eclectic International Cuisine including French, Italian, and Mediterranean fare, Mexican and American Southwest influences, as well as classic Barbecue.
Cattleman's Roadhouse
- Address: 139 Historical Trail Rd, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Phone: (502) 543-357
- Hours: Wednesday 11:00 am – 9:30 pm - Menu: cattlemansroadhouse.com
Fazoli's
- Address: 210 N Joe B. Hall Ave, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Phone: (502) 543-4058
- Hours: Wednesday 10:30 am – 10:00 pm
Cracker Barrel Old Country Str
- Address: 275 Brenton Way, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Phone: (502) 955-4008
Gatti's Pizza
- Address: 162 N Joe B. Hall Ave, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Phone: (502) 543-8888
- Hours: Wednesday 10:30 am – 9:00 pm
China Buffet
- Address: 445 Hwy 44 E, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Phone: (502) 921-2891
- Hours: Wednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant
- Address: 445 Kentucky 44 #20, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Phone: (502) 543-4024
- Hours: Wednesday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
El Nopal Mexican Cuisine
- Address: 500 Kentucky 44, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Phone: (502) 921-0405
- Hours: Wednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Frisch's Big Boy Restaurant
- Address: 157 Keystone Crossroad Dr, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Phone: (502) 543-1230
Tumbleweed Tex Mex Grill & Margarita Bar
- Address: 380 Benton way, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Phone: (502) 955-5747
- Hours: Wednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Country Cupboard
- Address: 345 S Buckman St, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Phone: (502) 543-2780
- Hours: Wednesday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Good Eats In Louisville
Bristol Bar and Grille Downtown
614 W. Main St.
Louisville , KY 40202
Phone: 502 582-1995
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Louisville's newest landmark is conveniently located just four blocks from the Kentucky International Convention Center. We are also located within blocks from the Galt House. Open daily, serving lunch & dinner and Sunday Brunch. Outdoor dining and terrace available. Free parking for Bristol customers after 6:00 PM in the Parc garage located at 120 South Sixth Street (special events excluded). Locally owned & operated since 1977.
Three private banquet rooms seating up to 125 guests.
Reservations accepted.
Blu Italian Grille
280 W. Jefferson St.
Louisville , KY 40202
Phone: 502 627-5045
Fax: 502 627-5044
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BLU is a new concept in restaurant ambiance, combining contemporary twists on a well-selected Mediterranean menu with an exhilarating atmosphere. Featuring classic Italian, French and Spanish cuisine along with an exceptionally diverse wine list. BLU is more of a culinary vacation then traditional restaurant.
Toast on Market
620 East Market
Louisville , KY 40202
Phone: 502 569-4099
Fax: 502 569-4097
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Toast on Market offers fabulous pancakes, French toast and omelets. Homemade soups, salads and sandwiches in Historic Downtown gallery district Tues-Sun 7am - 3pm. Breakfast always available!
Mark's Feed Store
1514 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville , KY 40205
Phone: 502 458-1570
Fax: 502 458-9492
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"Friendly Folks Servin' Famous BBQ". Since 1988 we have taken great pride in serving you the best Barbecue possible. Come in, take your time and look around. You will find everything you are craving.
Lilly's
1147 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville , KY 40204
Phone: 502 451-0447
Fax: 502 458-7546
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For a casual yet upscale dining experience, Lilly's Bistro in the historic Highland Neighborhood exudes warmth and style. Fresh and seasonal ingredients inspire our New American Cuisine with an international flair from our local farmers. As a neighborhood bistro we encourage guests to enjoy a variety of small and large plates from our sustainable-farmed menu. Our award wining wine list is the perfect compliment to the food.
Louisville Originals
- Bistro 301
- Bistro Le Relais
- Bluegrass Brewing Company - Arena
- Bluegrass Brewing Company - St. Matthews
- Bluegrass Brewing Company - Theater Sq.
- Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown
- Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands
- Bristol Bar & Grille - Hurstbourne
- Bristol Bar & Grille - Jeffersonville
- Bristol Bar & Grille - Prospect
- Buck's Restaurant
- Cafe Lou Lou - Highlands
- Cafe Lou Lou - St. Matthews
- Come Back Inn
- De la Torre's/ La Bodega
- Eiderdown
- Hiko-a-mon
- Limestone Restaurant
- Mayan Cafe
- Meridian Cafe
- Napa River Grill
- North End Cafe - Crescent Hill
- North End Cafe - Highlands
- Palermo Viejo Authentic Argentine Restaurant
- RIVUE Restaurant & Lounge
- Sweet Surrender Dessert Cafe
- The Irish Rover
- Uptown Cafe
- Vincenzo's
- Winston's Restaurant
BBQ, Bar and Grille in Louisville
Against the Grain Brewery
401 E. Main St. @ Slugger Field
Louisville , KY 40202
Phone: 502 515-0174
Fax: 502 515-0176
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B3Q BBQ
8271 State Rd. 64,
Georgetown , IN 47122
Phone: 502 951-3900
Ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, served up as sandwiches, wraps or platters. Also, smoked baloney and chicken, smoked turkey and sirloin tips, and plenty of side choices. Carry out and catering only.
Baxter's 942 Bar and Grille
942 Baxter Ave.,
Louisville , KY 40204
Phone: 502 409-9422
The latest addition to the Baxter corridor, open after a long renovation, offers bar food, luring both rockers and good ol' boys with a combination of rock and country and western in its music plan
Beef O'Brady's
11324 Preston Hwy.,
Louisville , KY 40229
Phone: 502 966-8515
Big Al's Beeritaville
1715 Mellwood Ave.,
Louisville , KY 40206
Phone: 502 893-4487
Good people, good food, cold beer: The sign out front says it all, and we might add “cool atmosphere” in praise of this small but friendly Butchertown oasis.
Seafood Restaurants and Steakhouses In Louisville
Bonefish Grill
657 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.,
Louisville , KY 40222
Phone: 502 412-4666
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This franchise concept from the Florida-based Outback Steakhouse chain offers impressive seafood in a comfortable setting. Add Bonefish to your short list of suburban chain eateries that do the job right.
Cast Iron Steakhouse
1207 E. Market St.,
Jeffersonville , IN 47130
Phone: 502 "590-2298"
Clarksville Seafood
916 Eastern Blvd.,
Clarksville , IN 47129
Phone: 502 283-8588
As the only surviving descendant of Louisville's old Cape Codder chain, Clarksville Seafood upholds a long and honorable tradition. The menu is simple — fried fish and fried seafood, served on paper trays — but it is consistently excellent and affordable.
Eagle Lake & Restaurant
7208 Whipple Rd.,
Louisville , KY 40272
Phone: 502 937-7658
If you like to fish, or if you like to eat fish, you'll likely enjoy Eagle Lake, a simple, down-home eatery in Southwestern Jefferson County. Seafood is the specialty. Fishermen will enjoy their stocked pay-to-fish lake. Note though, it's not possible to have your catch fried for dinner.
Eddie Merlot's
455 S. 4th St. in the Starks Building
Louisville , KY 40202
Phone: 502 584-3266
Fax: 502 584-3833
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When you want to make an impression, there's only one name you can trust. Only one place you can go when everything must be right. When you want the best in food, wine, and service for your special event, there's only one Eddie Merlot's.
Fish House, The
1310 Winter Ave.,
Louisville , KY 40204
Phone: 502 568-2993
Louisville is as overflowing as a well-stocked lake with fish-sandwich houses, and The Fish House is right up there with the best. Crisp breading laced with black pepper is the signature of Green River fried fish from Western Kentucky.
Hill Street Fish Fry
111 E. Hill St.,
Louisville , KY 40208
Phone: 502 636-3474This Old Louisville tradition is small and easy to miss, but it's worth the effort to get by. It's oversized fried whitefish sandwich is the flagship dish, but a varied menu is also available.