Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Louisville

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Updated December 05, 2024

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211 Clover Lane Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1176)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

St Matthews

About the restaurant

211 Clover Lane is an intimate, hidden gem in the heart of St. Matthews. Using the finest ingredients from local purveyors and fish from both coasts. The menu changes weekly and the wine selections are all boutique. French country decor and beautifully presented dishes are found at 211 Clover Lane.

Top review

Fred

Dined 4 days ago

This is a fantastic restaurant. The ambience is elegant, but old school although I have been here many times the food seems better than ever. It was very busy when we were there so the service was a little slow, but attentive and knowledgeable all the same. This is clearly a top five restaurant in Louisville

Myriad Swim Club

4.8

4.8 (34)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

About the restaurant

Bringing back the playful days of summer, the Myriad Swim Club is the heartbeat of the hotel. The inviting lounge pool, complete with sun-soaked seating areas, tanning deck, cabanas, and poolside bar, provides guests with the perfect setting to sip, splash, or snooze under the sun.
Guests of the Myriad Hotel receive complementary entrance to the pool with proper form of occupancy identification.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

What an awesome find for a Saturday pool day. Good food, nice pool. Great bevy’s. will be back next time in Louisville!

The Village Anchor

4.7

4.7 (3877)

$30 and under

American

Anchorage

About the restaurant

The Village Anchor offers a unique setting in Louisville’s east end, both for personal and professional occasions. The Village Anchor Restaurant and Anchor Bar on the main floor bring together stone, red leathers, rich worn velvets, wrought iron, dark woods, Italian appointments, Carrera marble, and the original crimson red beer taps from Churchill Down’s Silks Bar. It offers an upscale-casual, fun environment with an inimitable European flavor and exotic French flair. The lower level Sea Hag Pub offers a completely different look and feel. The “Hag” brings together brick, worn woods, hand-wrought iron, stone, and copper. The 30-foot copper bar with built-in ice troughs chill your favorite brew or wine.

Please recognize that we do our best to accommodate patio dining reservations, though seating is based on weather and availability.

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Rita

Dined 4 days ago

This is my favorite place to have lunch with friends. Great food and the atmosphere is so pleasant. They never rush you and the staff are so very friendly. I have eaten at this establishment for several years and plan on continuing it for many more.

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4.7

4.7 (1239)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Downtown Louisville

About the restaurant

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 the weekends.

Non-smoking.

Parking: Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking by the Brown Hotel staff.

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Peggy

Dined 3 days ago

Had to have the Hot Brown sandwich, a Louisville tradition. All three of us had the same thing. Excellent. Waitress excellent. Atmosphere excellent.

Brooklyn and The Butcher

4.7

4.7 (2373)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

New Albany

About the restaurant

A modern steakhouse with a focus on small plates and BIG STEAKS.

Online reservations book your table for 2 hours. If you plan to visit with us longer, please contact the restaurant directly to make special arrangements.

Book through Open Table, or call us at (812) 590-2646.

We hope to see you soon!
Brooklyn and the Butcher

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Stephanie

Dined 3 days ago

We love Brooklyn and butcher. So sad Savannah will be leaving! Everyone is so nice and helpful

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SUNDAY BRUNCH! ~10A-2P~

Morning Fork

4.7

4.7 (958)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

About the restaurant

Welcome to Morning Fork!
We look forward to serving you!

Morning Fork is a local restaurant providing the Ultimate Brunch Experience with classic breakfast, brunch and lunch favorites with a twist.

Our brunch favorites are the Short Rib Benedict, Avocado Toast, Liege Waffles and Jumbo House Made Cinnamon Rolls. Do not forget we also serve lunch with classics such as the Hot Brown, Chicken Salad and Tomato Basil Soup. Make sure to enjoy your meal with a cocktail, fresh juices, and $3 mimosas.

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Ken

Dined 3 days ago

Unbelievable amazing! This is my first time writing a review and I am from nashville. EVERYTHING we had from the brunch menu was incredible. The service was great and the food was unforgettable. We have nothing this good in nashville. Get the bacon, banana bread, short rib Benedict for sure. We debated about what we would get next time and couldn't decide because everything we had was so good.

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Captains Quarters Riverside Grille

4.6

4.6 (469)

$30 and under

American

East Louisville

About the restaurant

Captain's Quarters a historic restaurant in Louisville overlooking the Ohio River at Harrods Creek serving a wide range of seafood, steak, sandwich and salad options. With all of its meats and fish handpicked or market fresh there is plenty of dishes to choose from that will suit anyone's tastes. There is also a full bar that serves a range of cocktails, martinis and wines that will complement the meals at Captain's Quarters. While most popular in the summertime with outdoor decks, the cozy indoor views in the winter can be spectacular.

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James

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

Excellent choice for a first date. We were seated immediately and near the fireplace. Food was excellent and staff was wonderful. Best ribeye I have had in a restaurant this year. The key lime pie is excellent.

Bristol Bar & Grille - East

4.5

4.5 (808)

$30 and under

American

East Louisville

About the restaurant

Our Dining Room and Patio are now open!!! WE ARE ALSO OFFERING CARRYOUT, CURBSIDE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY FROM 11:00 AM to 8 PM Monday thru Thursday, 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM Friday and Saturday, and 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday. We are also exited to announce the return of our family and friends' favorite - the Bristol Sunday Brunch buffet. 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 new favorites like Pork Dijonnaise and Theresa’s Sweet Chili Linguine. We source ingredients from local farmers. Certified Bourbon Stewards are on staff to guide diners on selection of Kentucky’s native spirit. Bristol Bar & Grille East is located at 300 North Hurstbourne Parkway, north of Shelbyville Road. Guests can opt to sit in the traditional dining room or the outside patio.

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Beverly

Dined 3 days ago

Food and service were excellent as usual. It’s holiday time so the noise level was very high.

The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails

4.3

4.3 (117)

$30 and under

American

Downtown Louisville

About the restaurant

A unique dining experience with Southern flare located just minutes from Downtown Louisville, NULU, and The Highlands. Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy comfort food classics, huge sandwiches, signature salads, an extensive bourbon and wine list, scratch-made entrées, fresh baked goods, and much more. Voted LEO Weekly Readers' Choice #1 Lunch Spot.

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Maureen

Dined 5 days ago

The food is always amazing. Service was horribly slow which I rarely encounter.

Joe's Crab Shack - Louisville

4.0

4 (23)

$30 and under

Seafood

West Louisville

About the restaurant

Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Guests can indulge in over-sized and creative cocktails, such as the Shark Bite which is playfully garnished with a shark toy. Since its inception, Joe’s popularity has stemmed not only from its menu, but also its retail store. With various pieces of merchandise for purchase, including the ever-popular tie-dye T-shirt with the phrase “Peace, Love and Crabs,” Joe’s has become synonymous with the word “fun.”

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David

Dined on Oct 12, 2024

My wife ordered the Atlantic Steampot steamed with butter on the side. Although delicious, the seafood selection was underwhelming for the price of the meal. I ordered a pasta alfredo which was filling and tasty.

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