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A photo of Le Moo restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(5826)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Booked 100 times today
Louisville’s locally owned “Le Moo” is a dimly lit ambiance inspiring an elevated yet unstuffy menu of fine steakhouse fare +100 bourbons, yet there’s no jacket required. A must-do for dinner + brunch in Lou, KY.-Food Network “Top 25 Steakhouses in America”, -“Best Boozy Brunch”, Readers Choice“ Go ultra-luxe at Le Moo with a unique chef's tableside presentation of theMiyazaki Wagyu, a Grade A5, marble score-10 cut from Miyazaki, Japan, considered the best steak in the world. Mark the moment with a complimentary certificate of authenticity featuring an official nose-print from the cattle and the option to add your fingerprint.”“ Next-level things by calling ahead and requesting to dine at Le Moo's one-of-a-kind vintage Louis Vuitton booth, which is made with 17 pieces of vintage luggage and accommodates four to five diners.” - OpenTable Editorial TeamBest in Louisville for Birthday dinner celebrations due to the ‘your age off your steak’ deal and the special experience surprises.
A photo of Volare Italian Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4225)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 31 times today
Discover and savor Italian at its finest!Whether you choose to dine in our main dining area, year-round patio, or private dining facility; Volare boasts an intimate and beautiful setting.Come experience the ultimate in entertaining… a special occasion at Volare. Inspired cuisine, beautiful surroundings and impeccable service are the hallmarks of a great event. You deserve nothing less, and we promise even more.
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4.7
Exceptional(4662)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 30 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
A photo of Guacamole Modern Mexican restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1833)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • East Market St - NuLu
Booked 77 times today
Guacamole Modern Mexican is Louisville’s destination for authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Our award-winning chefs have created a menu that typifies the best of Mexican food and cocktails while still bringing their own inimitable style and personality to the plate and glass. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of our one of a kind restaurant featuring handcrafted cocktails, fresh ingredients, and contemporary vibes.
A photo of River House Restaurant & Raw Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(7503)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown Louisville
Booked 24 times today
River House Restaurant & Raw Bar is a neighborhood gem in downtown Louisville. It's a charming spot with a 'home-like' atmosphere, boasting a water wall and a fire pit on the porch overlooking the river. The menu features fresh seafood and regional cuisine with a Southern flair. Customers rave about the excellent food, service, and ambiance, with many noting the scenic river view. It's a favorite among locals for its consistently high-quality food and service.
A photo of Jack Fry's restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2684)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Booked 25 times today
Jack Fry's serves up southern fare in a setting that's been a part of Louisville, Kentucky since around 1933. Visitors can step inside for lunch, dinner or cocktails, all to the soothing notes of live jazz. Once a hangout for local sports enthusiasts, Jack Fry's is now known for its fine dining and family-friendly atmosphere. The executive chef prepares southern specialties and adds a bit of French influence to create local favorites like shrimp & grits, lamb chops and Jack's burger. Jack Fry's provides a friendly atmosphere and live jazz , ensuring the entire group will find something to enjoy.
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4.8
Exceptional(2904)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 17 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.
A photo of Bob's Steak & Chop House - Louisville restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1477)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville
Booked 25 times today
Bob's Steak & Chop House is a gem in the heart of Downtown Louisville. Known for their top-notch steaks, seafood, and award-winning sides, they offer an unbeatable dining experience. As one reviewer put it, 'Great ambiance, wonderful service and delicious food. The perfect recipe for an incredible meal.' The place oozes charm, with its classic booths and enchanting ambiance adorned with captivating horse racing memorabilia. The food is consistently praised for being 'delicious' and 'cooked to perfection', and the service is 'outstanding'. This place is a must-visit for any steak lover!
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4.8
Exceptional(3208)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown Louisville
Booked 26 times today
Brendon's Catch 23 features the freshest seafood flown in daily, with steak, low country and hand held options, as well as signature craft cocktails.For your special events or corporate meetings, Brendon's Catch 23 offers five (5) exclusive private dining rooms. The private dining rooms are equipped with HDMI hookups and mobile projection capabilities. Our largest private dining room features a double-sided fireplace for that elegant and relaxing dining experience. The full menu or personalized menu packages are offered for groups. The bar features a soft seating lounge area for relaxing while enjoying our variety of hand crafted unique cocktails. Our Bachelor Fix and Brendon’s 1081 are two of our specialty cocktails and a great addition to any dining experience.  Brendon’s Catch 23 Rare Reserve, and allocated wines is a Sommelier driven, menu centric wine list designed to compliment the fresh Seafood, prime steaks and low country items featured on o
A photo of Mesh - Louisville restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3610)
Price: Moderate
• American • St Matthews
Booked 58 times today
Mesh blends contemporary elegance and comfort with innovative cuisine and excellent service. The original menu and unique decor make Mesh an ideal setting for business meetings, romantic evenings, or a night out with friends.A meal at Mesh is one you won't soon forget and value you won’t believe.
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  • Kari
    Hawaii •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Fun atmosphere and super friendly service for a nice evening out. The food was exceptional and did not disappoint. The guacamole with the corn and pickled onions is a do not miss. My family loved the fish tacos and I enjoyed the Carne Asada box, delish! For a fun dessert, we had the churro cart, the best churros we’ve had in a long time!
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    Guacamole Modern MexicanPrice: Moderate• Mexican• East Market St - NuLu
    4.8
  • GARY
    Indiana •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Volare has always been excellent experience for me. The manager, and there may be more than one, that I always see there is a fantastic gentleman. A tall gentleman with short hair and glasses always in a suit. He does a phenomenal job of taking care of guest - whether they are regulars or first-time visitors. The ambience is outstanding. The menu is extensive, as are the nightly specials. The dessert menu has so many options. It's the size of a regular menu board. There's certainly has to be something for everyone. For those who don't drink alcohol, they have several mocktails available. From the free valet service, to the opportunity to check your coat into a coat locker and the very nice touch of having your leftovers remain at the reception area until you're ready to leave, Volare seems to have thought of everything. Our waitress was Danielle. She could not have been better. She was perfect!
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    Volare Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
    4.8
  • Lindsey
    Memphis / West Tennessee •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Everything was absolutely fantastic. One of the best steaks we’ve ever had. And all the little extra touches just made the experience feel so special. 
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    Le MooPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
    4.6
  • BrentVIP
    Central Kentucky •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Absolutely OUTSTANDING!! The crab legs are fantastic!! We never even had to ask for refills- every time they saw the plate near empty, they show up with more!!
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    River House Restaurant & Raw BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Louisville
    4.7
  • Todd
    Central Kentucky •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 15, 2025
    We were seated immediately for our 7:15 Valentine's Day reservation. The service was excellent despite the place being packed, and the food was delicious, as usual. The staff is always friendly and seem like they are happy to be there. Our dinner was a great value for the quality of the overall experience. We spend only slightly more to dine at very mediocre places in this town. This is my favorite restaurant in the city. The bar manager is excellent and whether you hang at the bar or choose to be seated at a table, the service is always spot-on, without being stuffy. The wine selection was nice as there were some good quality wines for no more than you would pay at any middle of the road establishment. The brussell sprouts app was tasty, as was the encrusted goat cheese salad. I forgot to ask if the squash blossom app is off the menu permanently, but I am assuming it is seasonal. I sure hope so, because it fantastic. I had the pasta dish with chicken (amazing), my wife had Salmon which is always perfection. She doesn't eat red meat or pork, so it is nice that she can always find a tasty choice here. We were stuffed so no room for desert.
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    VaranesePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
    4.7
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