Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in West Louisville

18 restaurants available nearby

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1. Neighborhood Services - Louisville

3.9

Excellent(294)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 3 times today

Nestled adjacent to the lobby, you will naturally fall in love with Neighborhood Services by renowned chef Nick Badovinus. The restaurant features his signature self-described fare, “honest food & drink in the American tradition.” Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in this warm and welcoming space, known for its perpetually relaxed vibe. With both indoor and outdoor dining that is accessible from the hotel or street, Neighborhood Services entices guests of all tastes. Please call direct for reservations on Holidays as well as for parties of more than 7.

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2. High Stakes Rooftop Grill

4.0

Excellent(81)

Price: Expensive

• American • West Louisville

Booked 9 times today

High Stakes is a modern take on the classic American grill showcasing culinary traditions and flavorsome grilling techniques with a dedication to high-quality ingredients. Paying homage to the come-from-behind winners in life, sports, history, and the arts – celebrating all the unimaginable photo finishes, strivers, and unlikely underdog winners that have made this great country what it is today. Here’s to the winners, the higher the stakes, the more you own that moment in time.

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3. Guacamole Modern Mexican

4.8

Exceptional(1761)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 29 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.

4. Lou Lou on Market

4.5

Awesome(669)

Price: Moderate

• Cajun • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 16 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.

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5. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7

Exceptional(7355)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown Louisville

Booked 26 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!

6. Le Moo

4.6

Exceptional(5699)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 40 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.

7. Paseo

4.7

Exceptional(217)

Price: Expensive

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

Booked 14 times today

Inspired by the opulent flavors of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, our dishes are comprised of fresh ingredients sourced from over 25 different local purveyors including Field Day Farm, Freedom Run Farm, 3D Valley Farm, Frondosa Farms, and Barr Farms. The menu includes made in house pastas, breads paired alongside land and sea paella dishes, vegetarian and omnivore centric entrees, and sharable sides. Innovative yet simple signature dishes include:Spicy Greens & Charred Beans Salad with crispy caper and onion vinaigrette; Harissa Cauliflower Steak with smoked olive, toasted sunflower, coriander gremolata and torn herbs; Freedom Run Farm Lamb Burger & Potato Wedges with Mahón, Harissa onion jam and Berbère aioli; NY Strip Steak with patatas bravas, zhug oil and watercress. Chef Jeremy Frederiksen and his team use our wood fire cookery alongside our favorite spices to create a balanced and authentic culinary experience.

8. Porcini

4.8

Exceptional(2833)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 26 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 6 or more, Please Contact the Restaurant to make a Reservation

9. Varanese

4.7

Exceptional(4609)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 13 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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10. Seviche A Latin Restaurant - Highlands

4.7

Exceptional(2696)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 11 times today

Seviche is Nuevo Latino, an eclectic mix of the traditional flavors of Latin American cuisine and its influences infused into new contemporary dishes. Our chef creates new exciting flavorful dishes based on his heritage and formal training. Chef Anthony Lamas has received national acclaim, John Mariani of Esquire Magazine exclaims "Seviche has emerged as one of America's best and most innovative Nuevo Latino-style restaurants, with plenty of the chef's personality packed into every dish." Seviche has received 4 stars from local food critics and continues to be a stand out among Louisville's top independent restaurants. We have just completed an extensive renovation and expansion. New features include updated bar area, cocktail lounge, state of the art restrooms and 60 person private dining room.

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Lori
Central Kentucky •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Been here twice within the last month and had a great experience both times. The first time was with friends and then took family from out of town this past weekend. It was a hit. Great atmosphere with fantastic food, signature holiday drinks, and good service...everything you want!
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Lou Lou on MarketPrice: Moderate• Cajun• East Market St - NuLu
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4.5
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Deborahvip
Central Kentucky •224 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely had a marvelous time with my daughter! The food, esp the mahi mahi tacos, were delicious! Our server, was so nice and patient. I’m sorry I’m not able to spell his name. We ate at 10 pm in the room with swings! So much fun! 🤗
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Guacamole Modern MexicanPrice: Moderate• Mexican• East Market St - NuLu
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4.8
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Amanda
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 18, 2024
This was TRULY the best experience at a restaurant that our group has ever had. Our waiter, Daniel, was an absolute star. He was fantastic- attentive but not pushy, kind, excellent at his job, and just all around the best. The food was unbelievable. We had a variety of seafood, steak, and drinks and it was ALL incredible. Kudos to the chef on all fronts. You also can’t beat the views of the Ohio River! Gorgeous ambiance- sit on the deck if you can! All around 5 stars!!
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River House Restaurant & Raw BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Louisville
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4.7
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Katherine
Central Kentucky •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Fabulous food and service. Quality details in the design and fit out & decor. Great space. The grilled grapefruit was a wonderful New experience. Can’t wait to return with our husbands for dinner.
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High Stakes Rooftop GrillPrice: Expensive• American• West Louisville
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Furagavip
Dallas - Fort Worth •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Oct 1, 2024
Our server was very nice and understanding. The drinks were amazing and the so was the stake!
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Neighborhood Services - LouisvillePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Louisville
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3.9

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Neighborhood Services - Louisville

2. High Stakes Rooftop Grill

3. Guacamole Modern Mexican

4. Lou Lou on Market

5. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

6. Le Moo

7. Paseo

8. Porcini

9. Varanese

10. Seviche A Latin Restaurant - Highlands

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