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Bourbons Bistro, Louisville, KY

Bourbons Bistro

4.7
4.7
1693 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 McFarland
Sous Chef - Samuel Varju
Soul Chef Justin Shewell
Event Coordinator- Margot’ McMillen

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Contemporary American, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 16:30–21:45 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:45
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a small parking lot next to the building. Other than that we have street parking available. There are no parking meters.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jereme McFarland

What 1,693 people are saying

Bourbons Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bourbons Bistro in Louisville offers a "fantastic bourbon selection" with over 300 options and dishes like "shrimp and grits" that are consistently praised. The "service is attentive and engaging," creating a welcoming atmosphere. Guests enjoy the "authentic Southern flavors" and the cozy dining experience, perfect for special occasions or a casual night out.

1,693 Reviews
  1. Mary Lou

    Louisville40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and service! Enjoyed our visit very much. One of the best whiskey sours I have had in a long time. Will be back!

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  2. Charles

    Louisville8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far, my favorite restaurant here in Louisville!

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  3. Mandy VIP

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food here! Great bourbon selection. Best mussels in town.

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  4. Debra

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent. The food was outstanding. I had the salmon and my companion had the pork chop as entrees. We ate every bite. I highly recommend.

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  5. Amie

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing first time experience, food and cocktails were beautiful

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  6. Diner98

    Louisville4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and great service. The only issue we had was with the smoked old fashioned drinks we ordered. The bartender smoked an empty glass then tried to hold that over the old fashioned, which is not at all how you’re supposed to do that. The menu also indicated luxardo cherry and muddled orange, which it had neither. Not sure how they won a bourbon bar award when they don’t know how o make an old fashioned. Otherwise, the food and service were great.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Bourbons Bistro has elements of fine dining but it’s not quite there yet. Nice location, older bones, good service. Great Bourbon selection. The food seemed to all be made from scratch. However, the steak wasn’t as flavorful as I would have expected. The fries were good. The Caesar salad was so good I ordered a 2nd. The building upgrades are in progress but not in full effect and the carpet/paint was dated IMO. I give this 3/5 stars. I would go back.

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  8. Kevin VIP

    E. Tennessee10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great experience. The staff is tremendous and Chef Jereme continues to create amazing dishes. A must dining and whiskey experience when in Louisville.
    Bourbons BistroResponded 4 days ago
    Kevin, Thanks for being a great return customer and friend.

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  9. Steve

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and our server was very attentive and friendly. We enjoyed our dinner and will be back.
    Bourbons BistroResponded on 4 March 2025
    Steve- thank you for the kind and generous review. Hope to see you again.

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  10. Vanessa VIP

    Louisville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great environment. Excellent food. Friendly knowledgeable staff.
    Bourbons BistroResponded on 4 March 2025
    Thank you!!

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FAQs

Bourbons Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 894-8838.

Bourbons Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1693 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Bourbons Bistro

2255 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Contemporary American, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 16:30–21:45 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:45
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a small parking lot next to the building. Other than that we have street parking available. There are no parking meters.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jereme McFarland
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