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A photo of Porch Kitchen & Bar restaurant
1. Porch Kitchen & Bar
4.3
Awesome(839)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Downtown Louisville
Booked 32 times today
Porch Kitchen & Bar serves comfort food that patrons love. From the '3 Cheese Monkey Bread' to the 'Baked Mac N' Cheese', the menu is full of familiar, hearty dishes. One reviewer describes the place as 'a pleasant surprise' and the food as 'outstanding'. The restaurant's relaxed atmosphere is also mentioned in multiple reviews, further contributing to its comfort food vibe.
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2. The Exchange Pub + Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(1406)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • New Albany
Booked 24 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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3. Joe's Crab Shack - Louisville
4.0
Excellent(23)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • West Louisville
Booked 4 times today
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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4. Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel
4.6
Exceptional(1096)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 8 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.
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5. The Eagle - Highlands
4.7
Exceptional(1169)
Price: Expensive
• Regional American (Southern) • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Booked 11 times today
The Eagle - Highlands is a comfort food restaurant as it serves up classic American dishes, like the highly-rated fried chicken and sides like mac and cheese. Customers consistently praise the food, service, and ambiance, making it a place where people can relax and enjoy hearty meals.
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6. The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails
4.3
Awesome(121)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 49 times today
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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7. Sway - Hyatt Regency Louisville
4.0
Excellent(406)
Price: Moderate
• Regional American (Southern) • Downtown Louisville
Booked 1 time today
Located on the lobby level of the Hyatt Regency Louisville in Downtown Louisville Kentucky, Sway opened on April 19th, 2012, featuring our unique farm to fork concept, as well as an open air restaurant, and an inviting patio putting you in the action on 4th Street. Located Across from the entertainment venue of 4th Street Live you can experience a great meal and some drinks before enjoying the nightlife offered at one of the many "hot spots" it has to offer. Please call us at 502-217-6028 for reservations for parties larger than 6.
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8. Fork & Barrel
4.6
Exceptional(1567)
Price: Moderate
• American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 14 times today
Fork & Barrel prides itself on serving upscale American cuisine with a focus on local ingredients, craft cocktails, and serving it all with southern hospitality. The Restaurant is located on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky in one of the town’s restaurant rows. The Restaurant seats 100 guests and has reservations as well as open seating at the bar and seasonal patio seating.
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9. Nic & Normans - Louisville
4.0
Excellent(267)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Louisville
Booked 9 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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10. Ramsi's Cafe on the World - Highlands
4.6
Exceptional(469)
Price: Moderate
• International • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Booked 12 times today
Indulge your wanderlust! Our eclectic dining room is full of art and artifacts from our travels around the globe. It mirrors the diverse international flavors on the menu. Every detail was created to take you along on the journey. Casual by design, Ramsi’s Café on the World is an easy place to take an exotic trip. No passport required.Please give us a call for larger reservations or to check for additional availability.
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  • Dana
    Central Kentucky •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Everything was great. Just the overall feel of the place between the building and decor is warm and inviting. As for our food, our table ordered the steak frites, the short rib pasta and the Voodoo Pasta. I happily tasted both of the pastas and they were delicious as was my steak/fries. We also had the wedge and local garden salad. Fresh abd great. For cocktails, we had a margarita and the Salt of the Earth. Both were great I would order any of these again. Service was fast and friendly. Can’t wait to go back.
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    The Exchange Pub + KitchenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• New Albany
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    4.7
  • Karen
    Kansas City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Two of us split the Petite Hot Brown. We also had the smoked duck appetizer and an order of the bourbon fries. Food was delicious. The Hot Brown was pure indulgent comfort food. The duck was spectacular. Lovely atmosphere. A beautiful place for a quiet dinner with old world ambience. Will definitely return the next time I travel to Louisville.
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    Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown HotelPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Louisville
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    4.6
  • Rebekah
    Indiana •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    It's one of my favorite restaurants. The servers are always amazing and so friendly. Their fried chicken is amazing. Last time I got the grilled cheese but added on pulled pork and it was one of the best sandwiches of my life. I wish I could remember our servers name because he was awesome and would ask for him every time if I could. He recommends the best stuff always and even when a girlfriend and I stayed longer than normal talking he was so nice and told us to take our time. 20/10 recommend to any and everyone
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    The Eagle - HighlandsPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Southern)• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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    4.7
  • KarenVIP
    Central Kentucky •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Brunch at Porch never disappoints. My favorite go to is the breakfast tacos!
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    Porch Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Downtown Louisville
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    4.3
  • David
    Central Kentucky •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on 12 Oct 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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    Joe's Crab Shack - LouisvillePrice: Moderate• Seafood• West Louisville
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