Best Seasonal Restaurants in West Buechel

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Downtown LouisvilleEast LouisvilleEast Market St - NuLuFrankfort Ave - Crescent HillGermantownHighlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

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31 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Beyond the Sun Restaurant restaurant

1. Beyond the Sun Restaurant

4.0

Excellent(173)

££££Price: Moderate

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

Booked 9 times today

Elevate your dining experience at our two-tiered establishment. On the first floor, savor the diverse selection of steaks, pasta, and seafood. Ascend to the second-floor lounge bar, where a vibrant atmosphere awaits with a tempting array of bar food delights, including burgers, chicken wings, pizza, and more. Indulge in the best of both worlds, where culinary excellence meets casual comfort.For aficionados of fine spirits, our extensive bourbon and tequila selection is a true revelation. Sip on Kentucky's liquid gold, indulge in the smoky notes of tequila, or savor our special handcrafted cocktails that are a fusion of creativity and mixology expertise. Our bar is your gateway to an unrivaled spirits experience.Not a fan of bourbon or tequila? No worries! We also offer an impressive selection of craft beers that cater to every beer lover's dream. Explore our carefully curated beer menu, featuring local and international brews, and discover your new favorite.

2. The Fat Lamb

4.8

Exceptional(1292)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 19 times today

The Fat Lamb is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located in Louisville, Kentucky. It was opened in 2016 by Chef Dallas McGarity, who serves as the executive chef and owner. The restaurant is known for its focus on using locally sourced ingredients and for its unique combination of Mediterranean flavors with Southern influences. The menu at The Fat Lamb features a variety of small plates, entrees, and seasonal specials, and is known for its rotating selection of meats and seafood dishes. The restaurant also has a strong emphasis on wine and cocktail, featuring a curated list of wines that complement the Mediterranean cuisine. The Fat Lamb has been well-reviewed by critics and is considered to be one of the best restaurants in Louisville. It's widely known for its cozy and welcoming atmosphere, making it a popular spot for a romantic dinner or casual night out with friends.

3. Varanese

4.7

Exceptional(4665)

££££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

A photo of Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews restaurant

4. Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews

4.6

Exceptional(659)

££££Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • St Matthews

Booked 8 times today

Besides New Orleans/Cajun influences, Mediterranean & Italian cuisine is honored on Lou Lou’s menu. Just as gumbo is a favorite New Orleans dish, which combines many flavors of many different cuisines to make one amazing one. Lou Lou mixes these together to present a varied menu prepared with loving attention.

5. Bourbons Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(1690)

££££Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 8 times today

Located on Frankfort Avenue restaurant row in the historic Clifton neighborhood, we offer more than 130 bourbons, as well as a selection of antique expression whiskies that you won’t find anywhere else.Bourbons features upscale dining in an elegant but casual atmosphere and a bourbon-inspired seasonal menu graced by southern inspired cuisine.Chef - Jereme McFarlandSous Chef - Samuel VarjuSoul Chef Justin Shewell Event Coordinator- Margot’ McMillen

6. La Chasse

4.6

Exceptional(1390)

££££Price: Moderate

• French • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 12 times today

Rustic, wood-fired European cuisine located in the heart of the Highlands, with boutique wines, artisan cocktails, and craft beers.

7. Hop Atomica

4.6

Exceptional(46)

££££Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Germantown

Welcome to Hop Atomica, Louisville's only brewery, distillery, & restaurant. Our hand-tossed, wood-fired, made to order pizzas, are simply incredible. Most similar to a Neapolitan Style, we proudly provide the best pizza around. Oh yea, the smoked wings are mind-blowing, too. Our 20+ craft beers, made on site, are high quality and poured ice-cold. Prefer spirits? Hop Atomica has an amazing craft cocktail program featuring over two dozen classics, a handful of seasonal libations, 30+ bourbons & whiskey's, house-made gins, rums, vodka, and 100% Blue Agave Spirit. Is wine more your speed? Hop Atomica carefully curated a highly intentional wine program with over 40 wines from around the world. Hop Atomica is nestled perfectly at the intersection of the historic Schnitzelburg, Germantown & Paristown, Meriwether-Fort Hill, and Shelby Park neighborhoods, just off Goss Avenue, only a five-minute drive from downtown Louisville. We can't wait to see you!

8. Ditto's Grill

4.5

Awesome(36)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 3 times today

From Hong Kong to the Highlands and everywhere in between, Ditto’s serves a wide range of affordable dishes that hail from across the globe. From steaks to salads, American to Asian, Ditto’s restaurant does it all. Some of Ditto’s most popular dishes are the famous Adi Short Rib Slider, Thai Wings, 28 ounce Blackened Beef Chop, Asian Ditto's Certified Angus Burger, Street Tacos, New England Crab Cakes, Pasta Carbonara with Crispy Chicken and the Citrus Atlantic Cod. Established 1990.

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9. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(2649)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 47 times today

Repeal is Whiskey Row’s only oak-fired steakhouse, located at the birthplace of J.T.S. Brown & Sons Bourbon Company in Louisville. A stylish departure from a traditional steakhouse, Repeal uses a wood-fired grill stoked daily with reclaimed American Oak bourbon barrels. Repeal is a tribute to the Repeal of Prohibition – a place to see, be seen and celebrate the rich tradition of the building in which it resides.Now serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

A photo of Malone's - Louisville restaurant

10. Malone's - Louisville

4.7

Exceptional(3772)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • East Louisville

Booked 84 times today

Malone’s is pleased to offer the widest selection of fresh, hand-cut USDA Prime steaks. In addition to their steak selection, the diverse menu offers something for everyone. Enjoy freshly made salads, fresh fish and seafood selections, sandwiches, house favorites and seasonal chef features. Malone’s is the perfect destination for lunch or dinner with family and friends, professional meetings, and celebrations.Reservations and walk-ins welcome. Due to the number of booths in the Malone's dining room, parties greater than 8 guests will be split. Large parties may contact our Private Dining Director for reservations by email, malonesprimelou@bhglex.com or phone, 859-312-4331.

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Kelly
Central Kentucky •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service and quality of food. Only complaint was the breadsticks were hollow! I also had the crab cake which was delicious but needed more roumalade sauce. And the Lou Lou pizza was amazing! Overall good experience and I would go back minus the breadsticks.
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Lou Lou Food + Drink - St MatthewsPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• St Matthews
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4.6
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RobertVIP
Central Kentucky •114 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We attended a special, Jefferson Reserve Bourbon event. The food was delicious that was paired with the bourbon. Service was spot on, attentive and prompt. Looking forward to the next event.
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VaranesePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.7
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Amie
Central Kentucky •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Amazing first time experience, food and cocktails were beautiful
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Bourbons BistroPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.7
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KennethVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
Excellent as always! Chef McGarity is a leader in the Louisville restaurant scene.
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The Fat LambPrice: Expensive• American• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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4.8
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Alex
Baltimore / Maryland •10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 Feb 2025
The food was good but I feel like it was way overpriced. For the money the portion size should be bigger, but they are small. I wish them luck but I won’t be going back there again.
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Beyond the Sun RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Global, International• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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