Restaurants in Louisville
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“There are several locations in Louisville, but the Middletown location is my favorite. It’s always a happy place with live music and an entertaining vibe. The steak chimichurri is my favorite dish, and their Cuban sandwich is delicious.”
“this was our first time there we surprised my oldest son who turned 13 today (4-17) the servers were very nice and food was amazing”
“Absolutely fantastic dining experience! Food was great, atmosphere out of this world. Best dinner we had in Louisville!”
“It's rare that we have a date night on a weekday with two young children, but tonight was the exception. When I realized our anniversary was falling on a Wednesday, Perso was the first place that came to mind. Perso's Prix Fixe Menú is available every Sunday through Wednesday and offers a three course meal for $29. It's no secret that I'm a fine dining enthusiast; but who doesn't love a bargain? If you're looking for a nice night out without breaking the bank, this is your spot. Perso sits at the corner of Oak and Shelby in the same location as the former Square Cut Pizza. The giant windows in the front provide an abundance of natural light. The interior has a modern industrial vibe with painted exposed brick, plants, and Edison bulbs hanging on pendants. One wall with wooden slats gives a Scandinavian feel to the main dining area. It's a small-ish intimate space with a beautiful patio. For my first course, I chose Crostino Di Tonno- olive oil poached tuna, stracciatella, pickled celery, and Calabrian chili. I followed my first course with olive oil poached swordfish, corn chowder, and golden zucchini scapece. For dessert, I had the chef's choice: apple strudel with whipped cream cheese. My husband chose heirloom tomato with roasted eggplant, bagna couda, and fine herbs. For his main course, he had pork tenderloin with edamame, beef dashi, and fine herbs. We both opted for the chef's choice for dessert. I tasted each of his courses and they were every bit as delicious as my own. The edamame provided the perfect texture and his tenderloin dashi tasted gravy-esque without being overly heavy. Mostly notable, besides the insane deal for such decadence, was the fresh flavor combinations throughout. Our table had fresh rosemary as a centerpiece. The corn chowder was right up my alley. I could've licked my bowl if I wasn't trying to pretend to have a bit of class. The swordfish was tender, juicy, and not overly fishy. The tuna flatbread was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The mint on top of my whipped cream cheese truly set it apart. My lavender Manhattan was earthy and smoky, not just in flavor. It was literally smoking. My husband had an old-fashioned. Neither of us were disappointed. Our server, Amanda, was phenomenal. She offered recommendations. She visited our table to ensure we were satisfied the perfect number of times. Her warm demeanor was professional while also being personable. She was everything we hope for in a server. Perso's Sunday through Wednesday Prix Fixe Menú is hands-down one of the best opportunities for an affordable night out. That being said, once you get a taste of what they have to offer, you'll be sold on splurging any day of the week.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Recommended Restaurants
“I’ve been going to funtea since they’ve opened and it is one of my favorite places of all time. The owner, Amy, is the absolute sweetest and everyone there goes above and beyond for the drinks, desserts and service. We go here almost every weekend because of how much we love it!”
“One of my favorite places to eat! Good fresh ingredients, love that a lot of items are homemade! I cant get enough of this place!”
“I had not eaten here in over 20 years. Meatloaf: spectacular as always. Chocolate brownie torte: The best there ever was. Thank you very much Ditto's for still being amazing.”
“I ordered two steak tacos and one chorizo. They were full of meat, onions, and cilantro. They were flavorful, easy to chew, and not dry at all. The chorizo taco had a little heat to it, to top it all off. The portions are perfect size for the price!”
“I love Martini's The food and company are spectacular. I have tried. a mixture of many dishes and they all have been wonderful. The wait staff is fabulous and friendly. Jason an s Kya are incredible. They make me feel like one of the family. It is worth every penny!!!”
“Very convenient to down town . I’m most impressed with the service and atmosphere. Seated immediately and greeted by the on site manager. My waitress joined me with ice water. I knew what I wanted and ordered. I ordered the Caesar salad as an appetizer figuring only 4 scallops were my main course. The salad had a good taste but three times as much dressing as normal. With my scallops I also ordered thick cut peppered bacon. This was more disappointing than the salad. The bacon was supposed to be cherrywood smoked and with maple syrup . Could not taste the cherrywood or smoked flavor at all. They were thick and had a lite glaze of maple. They tasted like grilled ham instead of anything resembling bacon.
Now to the main course. The scallops were perfectly cooked with a sear on top and bottom and tasted as good as they looked. The issue was that 2 of the 4 had that familiar crunch of sand.
The 1st one I thought it might be the sear- but it wasn’t.
I’m not totally put off because I probably will go back tomorrow. This is because how friendly and efficient the staff was. My waitress stopped or acknowledged she was checking very regularly. Also I liked the atmosphere and lively crowd. This time I will go the beef route.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Had an amazing experience at The Mayan Cafe! Their food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. I also really appreciated how accommodating they were with allergies. The staff was knowledgeable and made sure everything was safe for me. Highly recommend! Will definitely be back.”
“It's rare that we have a date night on a weekday with two young children, but tonight was the exception. When I realized our anniversary was falling on a Wednesday, Perso was the first place that came to mind. Perso's Prix Fixe Menú is available every Sunday through Wednesday and offers a three course meal for $29. It's no secret that I'm a fine dining enthusiast; but who doesn't love a bargain? If you're looking for a nice night out without breaking the bank, this is your spot. Perso sits at the corner of Oak and Shelby in the same location as the former Square Cut Pizza. The giant windows in the front provide an abundance of natural light. The interior has a modern industrial vibe with painted exposed brick, plants, and Edison bulbs hanging on pendants. One wall with wooden slats gives a Scandinavian feel to the main dining area. It's a small-ish intimate space with a beautiful patio. For my first course, I chose Crostino Di Tonno- olive oil poached tuna, stracciatella, pickled celery, and Calabrian chili. I followed my first course with olive oil poached swordfish, corn chowder, and golden zucchini scapece. For dessert, I had the chef's choice: apple strudel with whipped cream cheese. My husband chose heirloom tomato with roasted eggplant, bagna couda, and fine herbs. For his main course, he had pork tenderloin with edamame, beef dashi, and fine herbs. We both opted for the chef's choice for dessert. I tasted each of his courses and they were every bit as delicious as my own. The edamame provided the perfect texture and his tenderloin dashi tasted gravy-esque without being overly heavy. Mostly notable, besides the insane deal for such decadence, was the fresh flavor combinations throughout. Our table had fresh rosemary as a centerpiece. The corn chowder was right up my alley. I could've licked my bowl if I wasn't trying to pretend to have a bit of class. The swordfish was tender, juicy, and not overly fishy. The tuna flatbread was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The mint on top of my whipped cream cheese truly set it apart. My lavender Manhattan was earthy and smoky, not just in flavor. It was literally smoking. My husband had an old-fashioned. Neither of us were disappointed. Our server, Amanda, was phenomenal. She offered recommendations. She visited our table to ensure we were satisfied the perfect number of times. Her warm demeanor was professional while also being personable. She was everything we hope for in a server. Perso's Sunday through Wednesday Prix Fixe Menú is hands-down one of the best opportunities for an affordable night out. That being said, once you get a taste of what they have to offer, you'll be sold on splurging any day of the week.”
“It's almost the end of 2024 and I've been having Clean Eatz this entire year. I'd say 90% of everything I've eaten this year has been CE. To say it's been a huge game changer for me is an understatement. I had a stubborn 10lb that wouldn't go away from the Covid years. That was gone in the first couple months. I was also able to set PRs in all distances-5k, 10k, 15k, half marathon and marathon. Having healthy food from Ce definitely played a huge part in that. Prior to this year I'd never ran more than 1200 miles in a year and I'm coming up on 1800 for the year! Also I haven't been sick this entire year where I'm normally sick at least one or two times. It all starts with your diet and I'm so incredibly blessed that I discovered CE.”
“10 outta 10 would recommend!! What a great restaurant with amazing food!! Family friendly and the owner and his family were so nice! While we waited for our food to be made, we got to put our names on the wall and got to enter act with their son, who was so cute!!”
“We always enjoy our experiences at Volare’. Fresh seafood dishes flown in each Friday for another one of their exquisite seafood entree’s. Large portions are in order and our favorites are the steak with bourbon glaze and salmon with a hot pepper sauce. Don’t forget to order their decadent desserts, even if you take it to go. Caring staff that make certain that your visit is flawless.”
“Had a pharmaceutical event there today and the service was top notch ! Great food and the drinks are fantastic 🍷”
“Just had a wonderful experience, the staff was awesome at explaining everything to us as newbies. Took my husband axe throwing for Father’s Day and we had a blast! The atmosphere was lowkey and unassuming, and the other players were awesome at rooting everyone on despite us all being strangers. It doesn’t matter if you win or lose you’ll be guaranteed to have fun no matter what. The whole setup is so innovative but also very user friendly. We will definitely be back!”
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“Very convenient to down town . I’m most impressed with the service and atmosphere. Seated immediately and greeted by the on site manager. My waitress joined me with ice water. I knew what I wanted and ordered. I ordered the Caesar salad as an appetizer figuring only 4 scallops were my main course. The salad had a good taste but three times as much dressing as normal. With my scallops I also ordered thick cut peppered bacon. This was more disappointing than the salad. The bacon was supposed to be cherrywood smoked and with maple syrup . Could not taste the cherrywood or smoked flavor at all. They were thick and had a lite glaze of maple. They tasted like grilled ham instead of anything resembling bacon.
Now to the main course. The scallops were perfectly cooked with a sear on top and bottom and tasted as good as they looked. The issue was that 2 of the 4 had that familiar crunch of sand.
The 1st one I thought it might be the sear- but it wasn’t.
I’m not totally put off because I probably will go back tomorrow. This is because how friendly and efficient the staff was. My waitress stopped or acknowledged she was checking very regularly. Also I liked the atmosphere and lively crowd. This time I will go the beef route.”
“We always enjoy our experiences at Volare’. Fresh seafood dishes flown in each Friday for another one of their exquisite seafood entree’s. Large portions are in order and our favorites are the steak with bourbon glaze and salmon with a hot pepper sauce. Don’t forget to order their decadent desserts, even if you take it to go. Caring staff that make certain that your visit is flawless.”
“Just had a wonderful experience, the staff was awesome at explaining everything to us as newbies. Took my husband axe throwing for Father’s Day and we had a blast! The atmosphere was lowkey and unassuming, and the other players were awesome at rooting everyone on despite us all being strangers. It doesn’t matter if you win or lose you’ll be guaranteed to have fun no matter what. The whole setup is so innovative but also very user friendly. We will definitely be back!”
“We were sat promptly and had wonderful service throughout our stay. Our waitress, Danielle, was knowledgeable about the menu, friendly and accommodating. Jasmine and John were wonderfully attentive to our needs, clearing plates and refilling drinks. The food was deliciously prepared. Highly recommend the house dessert! Thank you for a wonderful dinner experience!”
“i follow a blogger on youtube that travels the world. he is visiting Ethiopia and through watching it learned that Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee. So i googled Ethiopian coffee shops in Louisville and found Abol cafe. visited today and had some pour over coffee, it was the best coffe i've ever had, and i have tried coffee everywhere!!!! believe me when I say this place has the best Coffee around. This place more than exceeded my expectations of Ethiooian Coffee!!!! I will be visiting this place alot more.”
“Excellent service and savory dishes.
We were late due to traffic and when I called to let them know, they told me to stop by. This was at 9:45pm, they close at 10pm.
I told them I didn’t have to bother their team but they insisted.
We enjoyed our dinner, I showed my appreciation with a very generous tip, as their professionalism and consideration was beyond what many restaurants showcase nowadays.
Thank you guys, we’ll come back at a decent time next time we’re in Louisville!”
“Dylan was a wonderful server and my husband and I had an amazing meal. The mussels were incredible the ribeye was tender and cooked perfectly. The salmon was absolute perfection as well. Cocktails were great! Dylan was kind, polite and extra helpful and knowledgeable when it came to the menu. Will 100% be back next time we’re in town.”
“So much easier on our emotions than visiting a shelter, so you can interact with the fur babies and relax until you reach a decision. Great coffee from Quill's Coffee and yummy snacks! Amazing volunteers who help to make the entire experience very relaxed and chill.”
“The extremely helpful and polite staff were a true delight. The coffee shop made me a “black eye”, which was strong and delicious. Art work throughout ranged from elegant to eclectic, but all pieces were beautiful. The rooftop bar is the jewel, with outdoor seating, spectacular views, and comfortable conversation spaces.”
“We were sat promptly and had wonderful service throughout our stay. Our waitress, Danielle, was knowledgeable about the menu, friendly and accommodating. Jasmine and John were wonderfully attentive to our needs, clearing plates and refilling drinks. The food was deliciously prepared. Highly recommend the house dessert! Thank you for a wonderful dinner experience!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“They are a convenience store, they also sell chicken meal. At least there's not a lot of people hanging around it front or in the facility. It's a am Indian family owned business, they have vapes, cigarettes, lottery, chicken, and convenient snack food... Nothing healthy though fyi”
“Dear Jeff's Donuts. I regret to inform you, I can only give you five stars, just know you deserve every single star in the sky. I hope this letter finds you well. The day is Friday. January the 10th, year 2025. Today, Brooklyn and I decided to get donuts for us and the kids, as she wanted to start preparing the chili early. Dunkin’ Donuts was closed, and the order promptly canceled. We debated on making homemade donuts for a short time, before deciding to venture out and try something different. There you were. Shining like a lighthouse in a dark, foggy sea of plain looking donuts. It’s beacon of light piercing through the veil of confusion and blandness. The chaos of ordinary cookie cutter style donuts, never stood no chance, really. Upon inspecting the diverse list of offerings, something caught my eye. The Cherry Dream Long John. I must admit, I was hesitant at first. Cherry is something many do wrong. Alas, I could not resist my own curiosity. The craving for proper cherry took over and consumed my ability to control my impulse. I added everyone’s order, and sent forth the courier of deliciousness promptly to your location. I had to have it, and I had to have it now. A short time later, the courier arrived, carry what was quite possibly the biggest donut box I’d ever seen. It was then, at that very moment, I knew deep inside of me that these truly were going to be no ordinary donuts. I quickly flayed the tree pulp and adhesive bondage from the chest of donuts, with the utmost anticipation. Not knowing truly what to expect, but having the highest of hopes. I opened it with the utmost care. At first glimpse, I was overwhelmed. I immediately closed the box in disbelief and looked at Brooklyn. She understood from my expression, that this indeed, was no ordinary box of donuts from no ordinary donut shop. It took a second, but after the shock and excitement faded, I re-opened the chest of delight, and we handed them out. The kids got chocolate frosted sprinkle donuts, which were absolute behemoths. You could tell, they were iced in all of their glory and size, with care and intent. Brooklyn withdrew her blueberry donut. She was pleased. Then it was left to me. I picked up my Cherry Dream donut, and stared at it for a minute. Marveled by its creamy, fresh and delicious appeal. Almost entranced by the faint smell of cherry and freshly cooked dough. I tried my first bite, and immediately knew not many would follow, as I couldn’t contain myself. It was perfect. From the creamy, fresh soft icing, that was a perfectly balanced flavor profile of cherry. Not the overwhelming fake cherry that becomes too much to bear after the first few bites. The sweet, delicate taste of cherry done right. Just enough to leave you craving more. It was that profile, mixed with a soft, fresh, airy dough that had such perfectly placed and crafted air pockets inside that it couldn’t possibly have any other explanation than god himself, wanted them to be there. Alas, I had acquired the perfect cherry donut. Jeff, from my heart to yours. To you, and your crew of artesian donut crafters as well, I’d like to say thank you. Thank you for this experience that has filled me with so much joy. Thank you for these children, being able to experience what a TRUE donut, really is, in all of its glory. I could not recommend Jeff’s donuts enough. I must abruptly end this, and I am sorry. There is now a strawberry donut calling my name. I cannot refuse its calling. I cannot ignore its voice, like a siren in the sea. I cannot ignore its succulent temptation. I must indulge.”
“I love coming to this location. The food is ALWAYS FRESH AND SERVED IN A TIMELY MANNER. I’ve been going to this location for a couple years now… this location is the BEST Waffle House. Philip is the BEST COOK! He always cooks the food with care. Philip is a great cook, Respectful and considerate of customers time.
Come to the Taylorsville rd location for the best Waffle House in the city!!!”
“Just wanted to give the morning crew this morning a shout out! I know its hot in there. Even hotter slaving over the stove, but this Chicken Fiesta Bowl is DELICIOUS right now. Im swinging my legs and twiddling my toes as we speak! Good job holding it down today Crew!”
“Excellent service and savory dishes.
We were late due to traffic and when I called to let them know, they told me to stop by. This was at 9:45pm, they close at 10pm.
I told them I didn’t have to bother their team but they insisted.
We enjoyed our dinner, I showed my appreciation with a very generous tip, as their professionalism and consideration was beyond what many restaurants showcase nowadays.
Thank you guys, we’ll come back at a decent time next time we’re in Louisville!”
“Delicious and creative cocktails, delicious broccoli dish, best French fries in town! Cool and artistic decor, chill and easy atmosphere. Nice to sit at a table by the windows in the bar or in a booth in back.”
“Food was the winner of this stop. Quite the surprise to find tasty cuban food in Kentucky. The service was pretty good and attentive. The atmosphere is a bit chaotic. Surprisingly a LOT of kids on the day we went and there was a live singer. It was really loud. Depending on how you view those categories, it can add or subtract from your rating!”
Takeout Restaurants
“The outside is pretty unassuming, but the inside is simple, roomy, and clean. I had the fresh spring rolls with pork and shrimp, and they were easily a 10/10. The pork was tasty, well seasoned, and slightly sweet.
I also had the pho with beef and tendon. I’d give it an 8/10—only knocking off two points because the portion wasn’t as large as I’ve had at some other places, but it was still filling. The tendon was especially good and tasted very fresh.
Service was fast. I went around 3:30 on a Friday, and there were only two other groups there, so it wasn’t too busy. Highly recommend.
PHOTO attached. I ate one spring roll before I took a photo.”
“We purchased our wedding cake through Bae’s bakery and I am so thankful that we did!! Not only was the cake stunning, but it was the best cake we’d ever had. Abigail was also very communicative and responsive for any questions I had throughout the ordering process. I cannot recommend them enough!”
“I’ve been a few times to Better Blend and I have to say the last time I went was to the Louisville location. It was by far my favorite, the staff were very friendly, and the menu items we tried were the best I have had yet!! The business was very clean, and it made me feel even better about picking the healthy food options we had ( I had the peanut butter Oreo for the first time and it really hit the spot!) I recommend if you are in the area and looking for a fresh crisp healthy choice stop by and give it a try!”
“We stopped by after an early bird Valentines Day. The staff was so welcoming and lovely. The decor is great and matches us perfectly; he loves bourbon, I likes wine. The game corner with cozy couches was a great place to unwind. The 6 flights were a great option to sample the extensive wine list at a super reasonable price. We are so sorry to have slept on this gem for so long. They hold several events, tastings and socials. Looking forward to adding to our regular rotation and checking out the calendar!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Excellent selection of breakfast offerings including for those with dietary concerns. Fair prices for quality food. Friendly, professional, accomodating staff. Clean and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere... First time at a First Watch... definitely won't be the last!!!”
“Louisville staple! Delicious fish and fries. The fish is thick and not too much breading. Definitely get your moneys worth! Don’t forget to get the onions on your sandwich. So good! Look forward to it every year on Saturdays. Make sure you get there before they run out!!”
“Food was the winner of this stop. Quite the surprise to find tasty cuban food in Kentucky. The service was pretty good and attentive. The atmosphere is a bit chaotic. Surprisingly a LOT of kids on the day we went and there was a live singer. It was really loud. Depending on how you view those categories, it can add or subtract from your rating!”
“Staff was the rudest I have ever encountered at the Middletown location. I also witnessed extreme rudeness to a door dash driver who had clearly been waiting a while and when they asked about the order having been marked 10 minutes ago as ready they were told "We don't care about YOUR numbers, we have to appear to be on time." He looked like management. I turned and left, I will not do business with someone being rude to staff or anyone providing a service to them any more than rudeness to customers.”
“I have had several of the Middle Eastern menu items multiple times. Without a doubt it’s one of the best places here in Louisville. If not the best. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are healthy. I need to try some of the Italian dishes. The owner used to work in a top rated Italian restaurant for 17 years.”
“We’ve been here so many times and have always loved it.
Tonight, we tried to just our fantasy football draft with them but our league failed to show. We’d planned on 15 but not even half showed up. But this team still honored their fantasy football draft party for us - gave us a TV to watch the game we wanted (and this went way beyond the call of service) and they still honored their discounts.
We had actually no idea they did these thing for fantasy football drafts, so if you are drafting soon. You need to go here! Last minute. Amazing management and waitress staff.
We love bungalows and will forever be customers.
Killed it guys. Amazing work.”
“We were greeted by friendly service,, and the food was delicious.”
“Our grouper and fried fish and chips were excellent! Sides were also very good. This was our first visit and we look forward to becoming regulars!”
Fine Dining
“Not only was the food creative and delicious, the restaurant offers a true dining experience with great attention to detail. Extra credit for the fact that they did not rush me at all even though I was dining solo but instead took the time to make me feel as welcome and special as any other diner. A truly memorable dining experience. Worth every penny and then some.”
“Brilliantly planned and conceived menu that featured high quality food that was creatively prepared. The portions were generous for a tasting menu. We really enjoyed that we were not at all rushed through our meal nor was there a long lag between courses. A truly memorable experience.”
“Packed house, showed up as a walk in and seated in less than 4 minutes. Couldn't be happier to find this place! Food tastes great however the portions are tiny. The typical giant bowl with a half cup of soup barely covering the bottom routine. They go big on presentation, and you will likely leave still hungry. The staff is friendly and the service is very fast. Very impressed given how it was a full house.”
“Ordered a smash cake and a sheet cake for our daughters first birthday. So glad we chose Sweets by Millie! From the beginning, the process was so easy and she understood exactly what I was picturing in my head. The pricing is upfront and matches the quality of cake you will receive. Definitely will be ordering again in the future!”
“Having a little trouble finding Oma? Just follow your nose right to the front door. If it’s sweltering outside but you catch the sweet aroma of woodsmoke, you’re on the right track. Cross the threshold, and you enter a world of genuine culinary wonder.
You’re greeted by a warm, welcoming staff who get you settled as you take in the rustic atmosphere. A drink arrives in short order, just as the culinary theater comes to life and the team begins prepping the opening dish.
With the fire glowing in the background and music drifting over low conversation, the kitchen takes center stage. Each course is its own work of art—first for the eyes, then for the palate. Doing justice to the entire menu would take a novel; each dish offers layers of complexity you barely have time to ponder before the next chapter unfolds in front of you.
With so many variables constantly resetting the stage, no two visits will feel quite the same. It is a feast for all the senses, and anyone who loves a true culinary adventure will be in awe of what Oma creates.”
“The hot brown was even better than expected and service was great. The drinks however are not their strong suit and are pricey. I would go to experience the hot brown but save my money for drinks elsewhere.”
“Friendliest staff!! Most delicious food! All around perfect dining experience!!”
Cheap Eats
“The pizza isnt life changing, but you will sure be glad to eat it. I got a couple of slices. The meat lover was good, but I didn't care for the chicken ranch and I reckon garlic type sauce. Id been happier with a solid pepperoni. The staff all seemed nice and welcoming for being there so late like I was. I definitely will be back.”
“We really enjoyed the meal and our server. The dining room is very nice. However, I rated them down one star because the bar is open to the dining room. There was a very loud customer at the bar whose loud talk and braying laugh made a conversation in the dining room almost impossible at times.”
“I went to the Bottle Shop specifically. And its amazing. They have a limited but amazing and fair priced selection of allocated bottles, and without doubt the best selection of ultra rare bottles anywhere. And even those are fairly priced. Service with the tasting was amazing, the staff member I talked to knew his stuff and was incredibly helpful and welcoming. I'd drive out to Louisville again just for this place.”
“My sister and I had lunch at Ramsi’s today. The crispy pedal salad is consistently delicious. I highly recommend it. The entrée that I ordered today was good but the chicken was overdone. Ramsi the owner came out to apologize and made it more than right for us . TOP NOTCH CLASS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE! Thanks Ramsi we will definitely be back.”
“Excellent experience! Amazing fresh authentic food, incredible service and adorable ambiance. 5 stars!”
“The only word I have to describe this restaurant is perfect. The sushi and sashimi were perfect. The sake recommendation was perfect. Dessert was....yes, perfect. Hands down, the BEST sushi restaurant in town and definitely recommend getting the omakase.”
“Highly recommend this iconic place! We celebrated our anniversary last night and had a wonderful time. Great food and service! I had the chicken and my husband had the pork chops both delicious. The drinks were made well and our dessert was the flourless chocolate blood orange cake. The evening was perfect!”
“Service was very good and the atmosphere was nicely decorated. Plenty of parking behind the main building.
I found the meal to be excellent! Very good flavor and not overpowering and just the right amount of spice. Everyone agreed that their meals were very good and enjoyed the food. The portions are a good size for what you get and the prices are very reasonable. This is a busy place and I can see why.”
“Delicious cookies and clean place to eat desserts at. I would recommend these cookies.”
“Food is excellent, the service is impeccable and the atmosphere is perfect for a special occasion. Love it here.”
“We took our out of town guests yesterday. Our server Jessica was amazing! She really made our night! (If you are reading this Jessica, y’all/yins did a great job! Lol.) Everyone loved their cocktails. The pork chop was very tasty and perfectly cooked, loved the shrimp and grits… so flavorful! The salmon was also delicious! We had the cheese and hummus plate as a starter and I was not a fan. The hummus was gummy and had an odd flavor. The rest of our group didn’t mind it. I could have had the bruschetta as my meal… yum! For dessert we had the bread pudding and asked to have some bourbon to pour on top (so good!), the lava cake (wow) and the brûlée (coffee flavored and very nice). We were the last to leave and Jessica and the rest of the staff treated us if we had all the time in the world. We so appreciated that! Our experience was so special! Thank you!”
“We were traveling and got a recommendation to try Osteria. The evening could not have been better. Our server Kristy was wonderful and had a great knowledge of the food offerings and their preparation . The food was fantastic. The experience was a 10 out of 10. Thank You Osteria”
“What a fantastic introduction to MIM’S ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT. This restaurant intimate atmosphere with various traditional arts displayed on the walls, very attractive and well designed with the traditional style.
The food was delicious. We impressed by waiter and the owner MIMI (YODIT) provided excellent customer service. Our food arrived quickly, and she checked in on us regularly to make sure everything was great. She was friendly, attentive and made our dining experience even better. After the meal we had amazing traditional coffee Ceremony.
Thanks!!!! MIMI for all your hospitality and service to our community.
Delicious food and dessert!
Can’t wait to come back!
MIM’S ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT is one of the most delicious food in Louisville Kentucky!!!
I highly recommend!!!”
“I have tried Indian food a couple times before (years ago), and did not like it. My husband loves Indian food, so we tried this restaurant for dinner. I cleaned my plate! Shrimp Tandoori was delicious, Naan, Tandoori Rito, Lamb Saag, Basmati Rice, Samosas, even the Chutney was wonderful, and let’s not forget Mango Lassi. The staff is also very friendly and attentive; we cannot wait to come back.”
“My sister and I shared a wonderful evening at Cuvee last night. We overindulged on some recommended reds, and thoroughly enjoyed sharing a few small plates and the dinner special of salmon over fettuccini pasta. We were pampered by the staff and treated to a birthday dessert. We can't wait to come back.”
“The best old fashion cocktail we have ever had. The staff were friendly and food was excellent. We will definitely go back.”
“Best fish n chips ever had after coming to the USA 30 years ago from England”
“Epiphany is what this urban farmers' dreams are made of! It's about time there is an OUT OF THIS WORLD Farm to table libation bar (with a solid alcohol free menu)!!! Pick up farm fresh eggs, order a Farm to table libation, and the most delicious bites plates on could imagine! The assorted pickles are far out - try em'! Oh, and one MUST NOT forget about the white chocolate mousse - my lawd. I am now a fan of mousse! Beautiful art is available for adoption on the walls. And you can not go wrong with any of the libations. The flight is a STEAL! I can not remember the cocktail names ordered, but one was cherry focused. While the other is made with turmeric greens and gin. De-lish-must! I mean it. Go. Now!!!!”
“We loved this bar! We were traveling from MN and wanted to watch the Vikings game. We found the Parlay and loved hanging there long after the game was over. Excellent drinks! And the 3 owners working there were so awesome!”
“Food was prepared so well!! All our dishes were nice portions, excellently prepared. Sangria was better than we had in Spain! Waitress was very busy but served us well The only big negative was the noise level. You could not hear folks at your table We would return considering the food was top notch! Yummy mushroom soup, crepe, meat croquettes, empanadas, etc.”
“This place is a diamond in the rough kinda place tucked away!! Really delicious and drinks! Staff wonderful knowledgeable about what they have and super friendly!!! Definitely will go back!!!”
“10/10 highly recommend for a group activity. Very accommodating with great beverages!”
“Not only was the food creative and delicious, the restaurant offers a true dining experience with great attention to detail. Extra credit for the fact that they did not rush me at all even though I was dining solo but instead took the time to make me feel as welcome and special as any other diner. A truly memorable dining experience. Worth every penny and then some.”
“Ryan was our server this evening and he was absolutely amazing! We had a large group for our kiddos graduation. Thank you for the great food, atmosphere, and drinks! Was well worth coming from Texas 💕”
“Great vibes and great prices! I made some wonderful friends and Roger took great care of me! He and my new friends made sure I had a safe and fun time! Will definitely come back next time I'm in town”
“This place was wonderful! Yesterday was my first time coming to Grassa Gramma and my husband and I went for an early Valentine's date. The decor and atmosphere was breath taking! Just so gorgeous! Our waiter was kind and gave us the specials for the day. I ordered the baked seafood scampi and my husband ordered the cacio e pepe and we loved it! I even reheated my pasta today and it tastes just as delicious as it did yesterday!”
“We had a party of 7 on a very crowded Sunday afternoon on Memorial Day weekend. Our food was delicious and came to our table in a timely manner. Our server, Marley, was the star of the show! She was attentive, professional, and made everything about our dining experience go smoothly. We will definitely return the next time we’re in town!”
“I hosted a 40th birthday dinner for my daughter and the food was excellent, our seer Justin was so attentive to our needs. The Wine room was perfect with a view of the Ohio River as the sun set.”
“This was a fantastic night for my wife and I. The cast was awesome, funny, very engaging, and overall made sure that every single one of us had a great night. The script was great, food was great as well! We had a slight issue with parking but that's related to the venue and doesn't reflect on The Dinner Detective crew/show. My wife and I WILL be returning! Thanks for an awesome night!”
“Stopped in to this place before a concert - it was fantastic! I can’t stop thinking about the Mozzarella sticks!! The burger and sweet potato fries were delicious as well. Highly recommend!”
“Fantastic breakfast! The avocado board was absolutely delicious and my friend had the BLT! The Bee Sting Latte…yum! Highly recommend early arrival due to limited seating but so worth it!”
“This is the best place to go for craft cocktails and the best whiskey in town!”
“The food was enjoyable. The unavailability of beer was uncanny specially, no availability of the only one Italian beer offered. Cost way too long to be taken to the table. Some of the staff are welcoming. Others seem a little too good to help certain customers..”
“Just moved to Louisville 2 months ago and I can’t get enough of this delicious food. Easily one of my favorite places here.”
“Hell of a good place to eat and drink!! loads of draft beer to please anyone!! Joey and Rodney are as good as it gets!! If your in the area you need to check this place out!! we will be making the hour and 20 minute drive back down here in the near future!!!”
“My friends and I ate at malones tonight. It was an amazing experience. We had 2 wonderful servers, Robbie and Louis , they were very attentive and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. We can’t wait to go back!”
“i was looking for something really spicy food this is the place because they have really spicy paste but they dont put it the food they gave it seperately because not everyone eat spicy. The food is first class very tasty”
“THE ATMOSPHERE WAS AMAZING, the waitress was awesome and on time with refills and plate pick ups !! Waitress was really nice explaining how it worked for us first timers ! Definitely coming back soon ! Go go go!!!!!”
“Great food. Consistent and always great service. Love that’s it’s warm and comfy inside. I hate when a restaurant is cold. I can’t enjoy my meal that way. I need to come home.”
“We heard about this place from friends and finally tried it! Officially a new favorite place of ours! Everything was absolutely amazing!”
“A fabulous evening celebrating our anniversary! (Everyone--from the hostess, to the wait staff, to the owner--extended good wishes, which was quite charming and much appreciated.) Service was attentive but not intrusive, and courses were nicely spaced. We enjoyed sharing the goat cheese and tomato tart and Fronderosa Farms mushrooms to start. Both the trout and roasted branzino entrees were excellent, and the complimentary chocolate dessert was a delightful surprise--thank you! Definitely recommend!”
“The service we received from waitress was outstanding! She was attentive, professional, and made our experience truly enjoyable. We look forward to our next visit and having the pleasure of being served by her again. waitress”
“AMAZING pizza. And everything else. Everyone I’ve take there LOVES it!!!! My favorite pizza in Lville.”
“What not to like, service and food is wonderful. Just priced a bit $$$$$$. But, why not.”
“Delicious. Try the garlic edamame. You’ll love it. I had the super white tuna and salmon sashimi. The fish was fresh and plentiful. My only regret: I’ve had carry out twice and both times food items were missing. The first time: sashimi. The second time: soup and salad. I’m going to give it another go.”
“The experience was excellent from start to finish. The food was wonderful. Jordan was our server and she made the evening very enjoyable. She and the rest of the table staff were friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. It was a grand evening.”
“wonderful experience for our 1st meal in Louisville. Great vibes and atmosphere. outdoor bar area with live music on a Friday night was so nice. best shrimp and grits ive had in a long time. drinks were amazing anf food was even better. fantastic service”
“Super good everything very fast the delivery and the collection all with a lot of hygiene I love that they show you how they make them I love everything very delicious”
“I love to love this place, I’m so happy I tried this place out!”
“Great place that has a TTRPG night, Trivia night, live music and what may be the best nuggets and fries in town. They have an excellent beer menu that changes frequently”
“10/10 Food was amazing. Drinks were great. The service was fantastic. We recommend Austin M.”
“The food here is always so good, it’s very nice inside and the staff is great. Our favorite hibachi and sushi spot in Louisville.”
“My wife and I have been coming here since 2018 or so, we have loved it every single time, enough that I proposed to my wife in the restaurant! Great food, kind staff, excellent decor. All around a great date night location!”
“I like Brian the bar tender. He is nice, friendly and does a good job. He sure knows how to make a good manHatton I would recommend this place to every body.”
“My mother and I stopped in today and right away we noticed how great it smelled. The service was friendly and prompt. There were so many options that we weren't quite sure what to choose, but the red chicken curry was particularly amazing and we can't wait to try more! If you're in the area for lunch, definitely stop in for the lunch special. No cocktails this time, but after watching them being mixed, I can't wait to try one as they looked refreshing and tasty!”
“This place is a 10/10! The atmosphere and staff were AMAZING!! We came to Louisville for the day to find my wedding dress. After I said yes to the dress we decided to try Mussel and Burger Bar! They made my day 1000x extra special, took care of my food and drinks, and even gave me a platter of desserts to try! We are coming back to Louisville for my bachelorette and we will definitely be visiting this place again! The seafood burger was also delicious!”
“our server Brandon was excellent. Very attentive and friendly. food was great and service was fast.”
“We tried Tandoori Wings for the first time last week and It was fantastic. He had the tandoori chicken and I had the chicken tikka masala. The flavor of all the dishes was amazing. I could taste more spices in their masala sauce than any other. My husband said their tandoori chicken is best in the city.”
“I ordered the Barbecued Baby Back Ribs and a Caesar Salad. I knew I needed to order the ribs after walking past a table and my nose was greeted by the most pleasant whiff of Plum Creek BBQ sauce. They were delicious, fall-off-the-bone, perfectly brushed ribs. I'm not a big fan of shoestring fries, but if you like the style they're good here. The cole slaw is decent. I really like the Caesar dressing on the salad, and it's a hearty portion of salad. My friends had the Veggie Burger and the Mr. Jack's Crispy Chicken Platter, and I heard rave reviews about the burger and good things about the chicken.
Augustin provided excellent service and made sure we had everything we needed for an enjoyable dining experience. The atmosphere is a higher-end casual with dim lighting and a table light great for a romantic or professional meal. I loved my meal here and would dine again.”
“First off kuddos to the Chef!! We had an absolutely phenomenal dining experience. The staff was amazing and so attentive. Special thank you to Ashley the owner, your energy was amazing and you were so inspirational and motivating to your team. Thank you for seating us at the chef's table it was a one-of-a-kind experience! I wish you and the team nothing but success in the future you guys were all amazing!! GD”
“My wife and I had dinner with our youngest son earlier this evening. The service was friendly and helpful and the menu offered a ton of options. The food was SPECTACULAR! The yellow curry with shrimp was the best curry I’ve ever eaten! My wife raved about the Pad See Ew and our son loved his red curry, too. His cobb salad with an *incredible* ginger soy dressing was delicious. We will be returning to this wonderful, casual restaurant, and often. tl;dr the food is so, so, sooooo good”
“The owner and staff are amazing. The food is incredible and they are extremely knowledgeable and accommodating of food allergies! The moo grab is a must try!”
“My husband and I visited for Valentine's day. I generally enjoyed the experience. The service was fantastic and the atmosphere was rather pleasant. Of course the meat just kept coming, although I'm not big on eating that much beef. For my expectations and taste the steaks should have had more tenderness. It seemed to have been overcooked. The sides and salad bar were delicious. The only other downside is the 20% gratuity that was automatically charged when it was stated on the menu this was for a party of six or more, it was just two of us. I feel we should have been made aware of such a charge. I didn't notice until I got home. I do plan on returning bc my husband loved it, for my taste I'll stick to the chicken and the salad bar.”
“You can be as safe or adventurous as you want here. We had never tried sushi with beef, but it was a unanimous favorite (ditto crawfish). Other tuna/salmon plates pleased our group. Even my Moscow Mule's ginger was balanced, thank you John Taffer. Skip the gas station sushi and eat here instead. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
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“Fantastic Sweet Potato pie! Highly recommended.”
“Megan is a fantastic waitress. She anticipated our parties every need. She knew everyone’s drink and kept everyone filled. She not only cared for our table of 12, but also several other tables. We will always ask for her by name! Love the vibe in this restaurant.”
“We were in Louisville and decided to try Homerun Burger at 5608 Outer Loop. The little guy that was working the drive through was so nice. The food was a little pricey $10.05 for Double beef cheeseburger with pepper jack cheese and a vanilla milkshake $4.99. However, the food was delicious my milkshake was perfectly not frozen solid but not runny, perfect consistency. It was worth the extra money because you are spending at least $10.00 a person at a fast food place that can't get your order right, slops your food together and are going to be rude on top. Would recommend”
“We had a party of 7 on a very crowded Sunday afternoon on Memorial Day weekend. Our food was delicious and came to our table in a timely manner. Our server, Marley, was the star of the show! She was attentive, professional, and made everything about our dining experience go smoothly. We will definitely return the next time we’re in town!”
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“My wife and I brought our two daughters to Le Moo tonight to celebrate our youngest turning two tomorrow. We didn’t reserve a birthday table or expect anything special, but as we were leaving I politely asked the hostess if it would be possible to get two balloons for our kids. The hostess kindly grabbed two balloons and was about to hand them to me when her manager stopped her and told her she was not allowed to give them to my children. The hostess was clearly embarrassed and apologized. I told her it was no big deal and didn’t make a scene, but I’ll be honest — it was disappointing. As a business owner myself, I fully understand that you can’t accommodate every request, and policies exist for a reason. That said, after spending around $500 on dinner, and having two young children who were the only kids visibly in the restaurant, being denied two balloons — something that likely costs pennies — left a sour impression. My family has spent thousands of dollars at Le Moo over the years, and this was one of our more disappointing experiences. I do want to be very clear that our waitress, Kay, was absolutely fantastic. She provided excellent service and made the dining experience enjoyable up until that final interaction. I’m sharing this not to demand anything, but simply to provide feedback. Small gestures matter, especially when celebrating moments with young kids. Unfortunately, this was a miss for us tonight.”
“Staff was the rudest I have ever encountered at the Middletown location. I also witnessed extreme rudeness to a door dash driver who had clearly been waiting a while and when they asked about the order having been marked 10 minutes ago as ready they were told "We don't care about YOUR numbers, we have to appear to be on time." He looked like management. I turned and left, I will not do business with someone being rude to staff or anyone providing a service to them any more than rudeness to customers.”
“For my sons birthday, Jacob Withrow ,he wanted family to meet at the Village Anchor (10 of us ) We all have been raving over how good the food was after we left there yesterday. It all came out in a timely manner and done the way we asked , and Bravo to the chef. Our waitress Melissa was fantastic she was on to of everything and made sure we all were taken care of and happy . My husband is very picky when it comes to food and he was absolutely gives 10 stars to the Village Anchor. We all said we would make the 2 1/2 hour drive to eat there again. This was a great choice my son Jasob Withrow made. You did very well Village Anchor !!!! Peggy Hubbard, Somerset Ky.”
“Tonight was our first time at 80/20 Kaelin's and we'll definitely come back. I had the fried chicken and brussel sprouts. Both were excellent but especially the brussel sprouts. Our waiter was phenomenal. I didn't get his name but he was a red haired gentleman. Not only did he make sure we always had what we needed but he kept us laughing. From his favorite football team, to getting cut off by a Packers fan, to what he does (other than being a waiter) for a living. The laughs didn't stop!! That, to me, is priceless. I hope he reads this and knows how much he was appreciated tonight. ❤️”
“Awesome stop for a custom whiskey flight. I hit the jackpot with expert bartender CC, who took my request for a custom whiskey flight as a challenge and knocked it out of the park with three choices setup in the perfect order. She knew the story behind each one and quickly looked up some additional details on her phone when she wasn't sure. The bar is clean and spacious and full of light. Whiskies are arranged by family for easy identification. She described a "Black Manhattan" that sounded delicious, but I'll have to try that next time. Proof on Main makes the perfect place to treat your taste buds while waiting for a distillery tour. Slainte!”
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“Very creative cocktails and cozy atmosphere! Loved the sweet cigar choice recommended.”
“What a fantastic introduction to MIM’S ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT. This restaurant intimate atmosphere with various traditional arts displayed on the walls, very attractive and well designed with the traditional style.
The food was delicious. We impressed by waiter and the owner MIMI (YODIT) provided excellent customer service. Our food arrived quickly, and she checked in on us regularly to make sure everything was great. She was friendly, attentive and made our dining experience even better. After the meal we had amazing traditional coffee Ceremony.
Thanks!!!! MIMI for all your hospitality and service to our community.
Delicious food and dessert!
Can’t wait to come back!
MIM’S ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT is one of the most delicious food in Louisville Kentucky!!!
I highly recommend!!!”
“We went on a Thursday just after happy hour (6pm) and the place was packed! Also because they do trivia on Thursday. But a fun happy hip crowd! Luckily we got a booth. Nautical theme throughout this shotgun style bar/restaurant. You order at the bar, they give you a number and your drinks and food are brought to your table. Fun drinks and a variety of beers. Wait staff were efficient and helpful when one order was misunderstood. We were hungry and I was happy the special that night we're wings. Glazed and sprinkled with sesame seeds they were absolutely delicious! Other members in our group got mini corndogs..homemade as well as one of the specialty hot dogs. A fun discovery in NULU.”
“This is by far my favorite Mexican Restaurant in town, for both quality burritos, great meat options, authentic drinks, and at a fair price. They have a lot of choices you don’t commonly see anywhere north of Mexico. Honestly underrated and more people need to discover this restaurant. My recommendation: Chile Relleno burrito with Barbacoa 🌯.”
“while at work today, we were gifted some delightful and delicious cake type donuts which are my absolute favorite type of donuts!! there were so many different flavors and I had two I had the blueberry which was amazing and a regular glazed and every bite was so rich in Flavor <3 thank you so much for allowing our staff and residents at Crestview Nursing home get to enjoy these great tasting treats!!”
“We traveled here from Clarksville for my son’s 11th birthday! He seen Dave’s on Tik Tok so we traveled to the closet one! We got exceptional service from Makayla and Anthony, everyone was very welcoming, and patient as we ordered! The place was so nice and clean, food was definitely worth the wait, he loved it! The price was reasonable as well, I was expecting to pay more!”
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What an incredible dining experience at Tana! From start to finish, every dish was absolutely delicious. We started with the shrimp wontons, dumplings, and cucumbers, then enjoyed the noodles and fried chicken. Every bite was full of flavor and beautifully prepared. We finished the evening with the bread pudding and an espresso martini, which were the perfect ending to an already amazing meal!
What truly elevated our experience was Cameron- He was professional, charismatic, knowledgeable, and genuinely wonderful. Every recommendation he made was spot-on, and his personality and attention to detail made the evening even more memorable.
Louisville is lucky to have a restaurant like Tana! Between the incredible food, inviting atmosphere, and exceptional service, this is a place I cannot wait to visit again. If you go, ask for Cameron and trust his recommendations!”
“Ice cream was good. I think there needs to be a better menu, and then one small thing would be if a customer comes in, try and be a little more welcoming. (THEY WERE NOT RUDE) just didn't feel like I was being given much of a service. I mentioned I had never been there before and I didn't know what was good and they kinda just stared at me. Again, not rude, I think just young and doesn't know customer service very well. Meant only to be as a room for improvement, not to hurt this business. I will try again for sure!!!”
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“Had an amazing experience at The Mayan Cafe! Their food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. I also really appreciated how accommodating they were with allergies. The staff was knowledgeable and made sure everything was safe for me. Highly recommend! Will definitely be back.”