Best Historic Restaurants in New Albany

16 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Exchange Pub + Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(1412)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • New Albany

Booked 9 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.

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2. Outcast Fish & Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(272)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • New Albany

Booked 6 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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3. Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1114)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 12 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.

4. Proof on Main

4.6

Exceptional(3768)

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.

5. The Last Refuge

4.5

Awesome(74)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Louisville

Booked 14 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.

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6. The Troll Pub Under the Bridge

4.2

Awesome(1022)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 5 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.

7. J Graham's Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(1247)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 3 times today

J. Graham's is the home of the legendary Hot Brown and offers guests bistro-style, casual dining in the hotel and features the freshest local produce and highlights Kentucky products. Serving breakfast and lunch, the Café offers guests a contemporary a la carte menu throughout the week and a delectable brunch buffet on Sundays. Non-smoking. Parking: Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking by the Brown Hotel staff.

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8. Nic & Normans - Louisville

3.9

Excellent(269)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Louisville

Booked 6 times today

As artists, we are passionate about creating special moments. Beyond the screen, we recognize that this often happens while enjoying a great meal in the company of family and friends. When the opportunity came to open a restaurant in Senoia, we knew it was a natural extension of our passion. We hope you capture a few of those special moments here. Thanks for joining us on this journey we call Nic & Norman’s.

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9. Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown

4.3

Awesome(1024)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 23 times today

Home of the Green Chili Wontons, Louisville’s favorite guilty pleasure, Bristol Bar & Grille has been the city’s neighborhood restaurant since 1977. Original menu dishes include the classic Bristol Burger and aged, charbroiled New York Strip steak as well as favorites like Pork Dijonnaise and Theresa’s Sweet Chili Linguine. We source many of our ingredients from local farmers. An award-winning Sunday brunch buffet features made-to-order waffles, Weisenberger grits, fried chicken and a build your own Bloody Mary Bar. Bristol Bar & Grille Master Sommelier, Scott Harper, crafted an extensive wine menu to pair with each dish. Certified Bourbon Stewards are on hand to answer any questions about our native spirit. Bristol Bar & Grille downtown is located on the heart of Main Street. A member of the Urban Bourbon Trail, we are perfect for business lunches, family dinners, date night and private events. Walking distance from many of Louisville’s top attractions. Outdoor seating is available.

10. Porcini

4.8

Exceptional(2854)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 27 times today

Established in 1992, Porcini is an independent, award-winning restaurant located in the Historic Crescent Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. We specialize in Northern Italian cuisine, excellent service, and offer an extensive selection of fine wines, bourbons, and signature cocktails. Over the last 30 years, we have been privileged to be a part of so many great memories here in our dining room, bar, private dining room, and patio. * For Parties of 8 or more, please contact the restaurant at (502) 894-8686 to make a reservation.

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DanVIP
Central Kentucky •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We enjoyed everything about our visit to The Exchange to celebrate my son’s birthday. Great food, great atmosphere, great service!
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The Exchange Pub + KitchenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• New Albany
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4.8
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Eric
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We sat at the bar to start, as we were early for our reservation. The bar staff was absolutely amazing, and the cocktails were very top notch! When we were seated the same level of service carried through and the food was certainly on point. They had live piano players the entire time, and it set the mood. This was an amazing experience and I highly recommend it!
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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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Rebecca
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
Desean out server was awesome. We usually go to a bigger city for our anniversary, but after a visit a few months ago we decided to go to new Albany because of the service and food at Outcast.
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Outcast Fish & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• New Albany
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4.8
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Mark
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
We opted to try Proof On Main to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary during our annual visit to Louisville. Routinely, we had our anniversary dinner at Swizzle. However, when we were unsuccessfully at securing a reservation at Swizzle, our search for an alternate led us to Proof on Main-we are glad we did! Not only were we able to get a last minute reservation on X-mas eve, but it wasn't packed, adding to the intimate ambience we were hoping to experience. Our waiter, was not only knowledgeable, but he was verry attentive and detailed with his recommendations; which were spot-on. I cannot remember the last time I savored every bit of my meal.
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Proof on MainPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Louisville
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4.6
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Linda
Central Kentucky •13 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
Beautiful building, friendly staff and good food. When I was there, the music was too loud to have a conversation.
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The Last RefugePrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• West Louisville
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4.5

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. The Exchange Pub + Kitchen

2. Outcast Fish & Oyster Bar

3. Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

4. Proof on Main

5. The Last Refuge

6. The Troll Pub Under the Bridge

7. J Graham's Cafe

8. Nic & Normans - Louisville

9. Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown

10. Porcini

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