Jack Fry's

4.8

2626 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 452-9244
Website
http://www.jackfrys.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Duncan Williams

Location
1007 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204-1317
Neighborhood
Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Cross street
Near the intersection of Bardstown Road, Baxter Avenue, and Highland Avenue
Parking details
Street and parking lot parking
Entertainment
LIVE JAZZ Monday through Saturday, 7 - 11 pm
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Escargots$16.00
Broiled in garlic butter with croutons and Parmigiano Reggiano
Duck Confit$20.00
With sweet potato and parsnip latkes, butternut squash crema, pickled shallots, fresh herbs, and tart cherry gastrique.
Spicy Fried Oysters$18.00
Breaded and seasoned oysters, Weisenberger grits, country ham beurre blanc, and green onions
Agnelotti$18.00
House-made pasta filled with fall-spiced butternut squash in a sage cream sauce drizzled with brown butter and topped with hazelnut gremolata and micro mustard greens
Burrata En Croute$17.00
Baked in a crispy puff pastry shell served with Fresno pepper jam, macerated stone fruit and Chablis infused honey.
Shrimp & Grits$18.00
Sautéed shrimp in red-eye gravy with Broadbent country ham, cremini mushrooms, and tomatoes. Served over Weisenberger grits and finished with Parmesan cheese

Salads

Blue Cheese Salad$12.00
Leaf lettuce, shaved radish, charred spring onion, applewood smoked bacon, and parsley in Gorgonzola dulce vinaigrette
Baby Kale Salad$12.00
Blood orange segments, toasted pepitas, and marinated beets in a black pepper maple vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine lettuce in a creamy black pepper-Parmesan dressing, topped with hazelnut gremolata, croutons, and crispy capers
Brie Salad$12.00
Bibb lettuce in basil-Dijon vinaigrette with melted brie and toasted almonds

Entrées

A charge of $5 will be applied to all split entrées

Pork Shank$44.00
Slow braised and served over creamy baby butter beans and wilted kale finished with IPA vinegar, fine herb, and burgundy jus.
Beef Filet$67.00
Grilled tenderloin over asparagus and crispy potatoes, with sage beurre blanc, Parmigiano Reggiano, and prosciutto
Roasted Chicken$37.00
Free Bird Farms chicken breast wrapped in Italian ham over Gruyère polenta with garlic-roasted Brussels sprouts, cranberries, pecans, and aged balsamic.
Salmon$39.00
Pistachio-encrusted Pacific salmon over risotto and sautéed spinach, served with tomato-chive beurre blanc
Braised Short Rib$52.00
Over whipped goat cheese mashed potatoes, broccolini, sorghum bacon jam, and crispy tobacco onions.
Pork Chop$42.00
Herbed breadcrumb-encrusted bone-in loin chop with asparagus and a compote of new potatoes, smoked bacon, roasted garlic and mushrooms in rosemary-vermouth glace
Duck Cavatelli$42.00
Duck confit, sun dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, garlic, and arugula tossed with house-made cravat Ellis topped with ricotta salata and pine nut crumble
Grilled Cobia$44.00
Served with butter poached shrimp, garlic roasted spaghetti squash, and shaved heirloom carrots in a Meyer lemon aioli and carrot top chimmichurri.
Lamb Chops$65.00
Frenched and grilled, served with provolone caramelized shallot potato gratin, haricots verts, and rosemary-Dijon glace de veau
Jack's Burger$20.00
Eight ounce USDA prime beef patty with caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, and Habagardill pickles on brioche, served with fries. Available with cheddar or Swiss. Add Brie, Bleu, or Pepper Jack for $1.50 Add Bacon $2.0 Add Bacon Jam $3.00

Dessert

Flourless Chocolate Cake$11.00
Dark chocolate cake, blood orange gastrique, chocolate ganache, blood orange supremes, candied twists.
Cinnamon Pear Cheesecake$11.00
Madagascar vanilla cheesecake, fall spiced pear butter, cinnamon toast crumbles.
Bourbon Pecan Olive Oil Cake$11.00
Drizzled with chocolate ganache, bourbon caramel, and bourbon smoked salt.
Crème Caramel$11.00
Caramelized vanilla custard with caramel sauce.
Fruit Cobbler$11.00
Seasonal fruit, biscuit topping, and vanilla ice cream.
Ice Cream$9.00
Toasted marshmallow ice cream with caramel swirl and chocolate Stracciatella.
Sorbet$9.00
Rotating flavor

What 2,626 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Great for fine wines
Central Kentucky
Good for special occasions
Central Kentucky
American
Louisville
Best Overall
Louisville
Best Food
Louisville
Best Service
Louisville
Great for fine wines
Louisville
Good for special occasions
Louisville
American

Review summary

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Jack Fry's is a historic Louisville gem, renowned for its "phenomenal food and service." This charming spot offers an old-world vibe with a lively atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "best steak in town" and "mouth-watering lamb chops." Despite its bustling ambiance, it's consistently a top dining choice.

2,626 Reviews

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Martha
Louisville
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jack Fry’s is a Louisville legend! It feels like a 1940’s supper club with superb food and service! Great bar drinks and a beautiful old school bar!
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Gil
Chicago
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s our go to place for a special lunch. It could very well change as well to our go to place for special dinners as everything is so great. I love never being rushed. We appreciate all that you do to make some of life’s small moments quite memorable. Keep up the great work
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Renee
Louisville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My turkey sandwich with bacon jam was out of this world. Even the tea was extra delicious!
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Peggy
Louisville
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jack Fry's never disappoints! Food is delicious. Service was attentive without hovering. Perfection!
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Joe
VIP
Louisville
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a terrific time. Food was delicious and Danielle’s service was perfect. Had what I think is the best 4 top table available. Just next to what used to be the front door. Great time.
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shaun
VIP
Louisville
131 reviews
5.0
131 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jack Fry's is a Louisville landmark for quality and service. The team does it right - BRAVO!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, good service!
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Stephen
VIP
Louisville
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Iconic Louisville restaurant. We had spicy oysters and escargot to start; both were fabulous. Husband had the filet which was perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked exactly medium. Our other entree was the beef short rib which had a wonderful bourbon molasses (?) glaze and was fork tender over goat cheese mashed potatoes. Both entrees delicious. The only thing I would suggest is to work on the veggies. My broccolini was tough and unseasoned, husband's asparagus woody and tough. Asparagus is not in season. I would suggest a roasted carrot compote with honey, butter, and a little curry. Fried apples with a touch of Calvados would go great with the pork . A sweet potato puree with eggs sugar and streusel topping bakes up as a mousse. Just some suggestions. Veggies can be done weekly and kept cold in the walk-in. Could even let guests choose which they would prefer with their entree but that may require a menu reprint. Overall, a very enjoyable meal. Thanks to the bartender for putting alcohol in our cocktails!
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Paul T
Louisville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A classic restaurant, but there is always the off night. A bustling night in the restaurant. it took a while (15-20 minutes?) to get seated (reservation for 3). Good booth (next to the piano, which was quieter than a lot of the space thanks to the plexi dividers), and the service was on point . . . except for the long gaps. Excellent drinks, great appetizers (escargots, brie salad, and spicy fried oysters ). . . then a loooong wait. Watching as they staged for a couple of very large (loud) tables. Then a little more good service to check in. Another wait. Entrees came; great lamb chops, good short ribs, and a flavorless dry cobia filet with two sad shrimp. Nice wines, but pretty sure they weren't the same both times we ordered. Coffee and a little birthday dessert, then home (2+hours later). I want to emphasize that every person we interacted with, from the host to the manager to the entire table staff, they were great. But things just didn't connect that night. There were two tables of 10-12 that really seemed to suck up the energy and attention, and the timing just went sideways. I love Jack Fry's. But . . . they were clearly overwhelmed.
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic. Dishes ordered were filet, salmon and duck. The duck was delicious, but we didn’t know it was a pasta dish. Desserts were just ok. They need to up the dessert game. Waiter had to be told to bring bread, add olives to martini etc. Loved the experience!!
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FAQs

Jack Fry's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 452-9244.

Jack Fry's is rated 4.8 stars by 2626 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1007 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204-1317

Additional information

Cross street
Near the intersection of Bardstown Road, Baxter Avenue, and Highland Avenue
Neighborhood
Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street and parking lot parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Duncan Williams
Entertainment
LIVE JAZZ Monday through Saturday, 7 - 11 pm
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.jackfrys.com/
Phone number
(502) 452-9244

Jack Fry's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Jack's Burger

Pork Chop

Brie Salad

Appetizers

Escargots$16.00

Duck Confit$20.00

Spicy Fried Oysters$18.00

Agnelotti$18.00

Burrata En Croute$17.00

Shrimp & Grits$18.00

Salads

Blue Cheese Salad$12.00

Baby Kale Salad$12.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Brie Salad$12.00

Entrées

Pork Shank$44.00

Beef Filet$67.00

Roasted Chicken$37.00

Salmon$39.00

Braised Short Rib$52.00

Pork Chop$42.00

Duck Cavatelli$42.00

Grilled Cobia$44.00

Lamb Chops$65.00

Jack's Burger$20.00

Dessert

Flourless Chocolate Cake$11.00

Cinnamon Pear Cheesecake$11.00

Bourbon Pecan Olive Oil Cake$11.00

Crème Caramel$11.00

Fruit Cobbler$11.00

Ice Cream$9.00

Sorbet$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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