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Jack Fry's Main Dining Room - Jack Fry's, Louisville, KY

Jack Fry's

4.8
4.8
2602 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    (502) 452-9244
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Duncan Williams
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,602 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Kentucky

    American

  • Louisville

    Good for special occasions

  • Louisville

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

2,602 Reviews
  1. Desiree

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a Louisville original restaurant, it is the best!

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  2. McCall

    Louisville

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Late lunch noise level much better that noon din. Food is fab, efficient service. Get a booth.

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  3. Jeffrey

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We always dining at Jack Fry’s Only thing was I was told over the phone they had caymus but found out it wasn’t on the menu when we got there

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  4. Johnny Cashus

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jack Fry’s delivers every time. Delicious food, excellent service and a unique atmosphere.

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  5. Brian

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My date and I had an excellent meal and night out here. The service was absolutely impeccable. We started with cocktails and the spicey fried oysters. The oysters were cooked just right and had just a hint of spice, which we both commented made them delicious. The Malachi’s Manhattan I started with is quite frankly the best Manhattan I’ve ever sipped. The black walnut bitters are vanilla liqueur set it apart. For the salad course we both had the Brie salad. It was just ok. The dressing was somewhat bland. For our entrees my date had the braised short ribs and I enjoyed the duck cavatelli. Both were delicious, and very enjoyable. They were seasoned well and frankly, after tasting my date’s entree I wished I had ordered the short ribs as well. They were remarkably good. Neither of us are wine guys, but our server took care of that provided us with what we both agreed were great wine pairings for our respective entrees. We finished with a shared cinnamon pear cheesecake. The cheesecake alone was very delicious, but the nice sized pieces of cinnamon seasoned pear on top made it an exceptional finish to a great dinner. We will definitely be back

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  6. Claire

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a nice lovely experience. Service from the minute we stepped in to when we left was wonderful. The ambiance is wonderful and the staff is attentive. Our food was not only delicious but beautiful. Highly recommended.

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  7. Rob

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great service. Really enjoyed this dining experience.

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  8. Stacy

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, and atmosphere were outstanding! We will be back!

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  9. David

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our best visits to Jack Fry’s! Great food and good service tonight.

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  10. Robert

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Long time establishment with great history and ambience, excellent service, and consistently great food. Can get loud during dinner because of the small space but we did lunch today and noise level was reasonable.

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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 2602 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jack Fry's

1007 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204-1317

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Near the intersection of Bardstown Road, Baxter Avenue, and Highland Avenue
  • Area
    Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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