Best Seasonal Restaurants in Germantown

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Louisville

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

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Hop Atomica

4.7

Exceptional(46)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Germantown

Booked 10 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!

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2. Beyond the Sun Restaurant

4.0

Excellent(173)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 13 times today

Elevate your dining experience at our two-tiered establishment. On the first floor, savor the diverse selection of steaks, pasta, and seafood. Ascend to the second-floor lounge bar, where a vibrant atmosphere awaits with a tempting array of bar food delights, including burgers, chicken wings, pizza, and more. Indulge in the best of both worlds, where culinary excellence meets casual comfort.For aficionados of fine spirits, our extensive bourbon and tequila selection is a true revelation. Sip on Kentucky's liquid gold, indulge in the smoky notes of tequila, or savor our special handcrafted cocktails that are a fusion of creativity and mixology expertise. Our bar is your gateway to an unrivaled spirits experience.Not a fan of bourbon or tequila? No worries! We also offer an impressive selection of craft beers that cater to every beer lover's dream. Explore our carefully curated beer menu, featuring local and international brews, and discover your new favorite.

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3. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(2650)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 53 times today

Repeal is Whiskey Row’s only oak-fired steakhouse, located at the birthplace of J.T.S. Brown & Sons Bourbon Company in Louisville. A stylish departure from a traditional steakhouse, Repeal uses a wood-fired grill stoked daily with reclaimed American Oak bourbon barrels. Repeal is a tribute to the Repeal of Prohibition – a place to see, be seen and celebrate the rich tradition of the building in which it resides.Now serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

4. The Fat Lamb

4.8

Exceptional(1292)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 10 times today

The Fat Lamb is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located in Louisville, Kentucky. It was opened in 2016 by Chef Dallas McGarity, who serves as the executive chef and owner. The restaurant is known for its focus on using locally sourced ingredients and for its unique combination of Mediterranean flavors with Southern influences. The menu at The Fat Lamb features a variety of small plates, entrees, and seasonal specials, and is known for its rotating selection of meats and seafood dishes. The restaurant also has a strong emphasis on wine and cocktail, featuring a curated list of wines that complement the Mediterranean cuisine. The Fat Lamb has been well-reviewed by critics and is considered to be one of the best restaurants in Louisville. It's widely known for its cozy and welcoming atmosphere, making it a popular spot for a romantic dinner or casual night out with friends.

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5. Bob's Steak & Chop House - Louisville

4.8

Exceptional(1491)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 14 times today

Bob’s Steak & Chop House specializes in serving big, flavorful steaks that are hand-selected from the top two percent of USDA prime beef along with Texas-sized portions of our award-winning sides. Our mouth-watering, legendary seafood and cuts of meat are absolutely delicious as we use homemade and local ingredients to enhance the flavor of our signature menu items.Since 1993 in Dallas, Texas, the name “Bob’s” has been synonymous with a best-in-class steakhouse experience. Over the years, we have built upon the reputation we earned at our original Dallas location by opening restaurants across the nation that proudly offer the best cuts of meat available to guests, no matter where they call home. We are proud to be a part of the local Louisville community and bring the highest quality steak and chops to Kentucky.We carry an extensive wine selection, hand-picked by our in-house wine buyer, and a full bar stocked with local liquor, beer, and wine.

6. Lou Lou on Market

4.6

Exceptional(761)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cajun • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 32 times today

A walk down Bourbon Street in NuLu! An eatery serving Southern Cuisine, incorporating influences from New Orleans & Italy. Two areas for outdoor dining, two levels of inside dining, private rooms, and a hidden underground Bourbon Lounge called Stave.

7. Swizzle

4.5

Awesome(2230)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 22 times today

Sexy, Swanky, Social.Offering sweeping views of the river and downtown Louisville paired with a supper club-style menu and cocktail program, Swizzle, a new restaurant and bar by AJS Hotels is currently taking reservationsThe Swizzle Supper Club menu will feature the area’s best prime steaks, chops, sustainable seafood, and local produce, all served up from the open-concept exhibition kitchen situated in the middle of the restaurant, allowing diners to watch the culinary action. The beverage program will take a more retro tone, with classic cocktails, including seasonal features, and a curated list of wines available by the glass or the bottle. Swizzles Big Bar area will also offer happy hour specials and bar bites, encouraging diners to drop by for a quick drink, or linger for the evening.

8. Varanese

4.7

Exceptional(4665)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 16 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

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9. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.8

Exceptional(7542)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown Louisville

Booked 84 times today

River House Restaurant and Raw Bar is Louisville’s premiere riverfront dining destination. It is the vision of award-winning chef and restaurateur John Varanese and seats 330 in its main dining room, raw bar, and patio. Guests experience a charming “home like” atmosphere as they enter the restaurant from the front porch garden area. Enter through a 20-foot tall by 40-foot wide water wall, and enjoy intimate decor, and a floor-to-ceiling glass wall overlooking the back courtyard and river, River House is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. The menu features regional cuisine with a Southern flair and an emphasis on fresh seafood including Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, BBQ Braised Beef Short Rib, and the Maker’s Mark Bourbon Barrel Smoked Salmon. Our 15 foot raw bar features assorted raw oysters, king crab, and jumbo shrimp. Reservations are recommended. We look forward to serving you!

10. Fork & Barrel

4.5

Awesome(1591)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 5 times today

Fork & Barrel prides itself on serving upscale American cuisine with a focus on local ingredients, craft cocktails, and serving it all with southern hospitality. The Restaurant is located on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky in one of the town’s restaurant rows. The Restaurant seats 100 guests and has reservations as well as open seating at the bar and seasonal patio seating.

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Paul
Central Kentucky •21 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was fine. Good quality steaks but still, steak. The carrot and potatoe were good. Corn chowder was really good. Solid dinner, comparable to other high end steak houses. Server Antionette was really nice. Prompt service from all staff
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Bob's Steak & Chop House - LouisvillePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Louisville
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4.8
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Central Kentucky •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food and staff were wonderful. The restaurant could use some care. Drywall damage and railing next to table needed cleaning.
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Repeal Oak Fired SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Louisville
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4.8
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Central Kentucky •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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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4.7
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KennethVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Excellent as always! Chef McGarity is a leader in the Louisville restaurant scene.
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The Fat LambPrice: Expensive• American• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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4.8
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Alex
Baltimore / Maryland •10 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 23, 2025
The food was good but I feel like it was way overpriced. For the money the portion size should be bigger, but they are small. I wish them luck but I won’t be going back there again.
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Beyond the Sun RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Global, International• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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