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1. Naive Kitchen + Bar
4.9
Exceptional(123)
$$$$
• Latin American • Butchertown
Booked 31 times today
FRESH, LOCAL, INSPIRED FAREEscape to the warmth and passion of Latin-inspired cuisine at Naive. Our vibrant dishes are a fiesta for your senses, bursting with bold flavors, zesty spices, and the freshest ingredients. Experience Mexico, Cuba, Peru, and other culinary creations in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
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2. Guacamole Modern Mexican
4.8
Exceptional(2157)
$$$$
• Mexican • East Market St - NuLu
Booked 72 times today
Guacamole Modern Mexican is Louisville’s destination for authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Our award-winning chefs have created a menu that typifies the best of Mexican food and cocktails while still bringing their own inimitable style and personality to the plate and glass. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of our one of a kind restaurant featuring handcrafted cocktails, fresh ingredients, and contemporary vibes.
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3. Lou Lou on Market
4.7
Exceptional(984)
$$$$
• Cajun • East Market St - NuLu
Booked 52 times today
A taste of New Orleans in the heart of NuLu - Louisville's premier dining neighborhood! Lou Lou on Market is a beautiful eatery serving Southern cuisine, with a primary focus on the rich, eclectic flavors of the Big Easy. From the best Shrimp & Grits in town to our indulgent spin on Bananas Foster, we've got it all! Like eating outside? We have a gorgeous and spacious shaded patio and a beautiful, covered balcony that overlooks it all. We have two floors of indoor dining, several private rooms, and a speakeasy in the basement called Stave - which features live music Thursday through Sunday!
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4. The Café
4.3
Awesome(317)
$$$$
• American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 26 times today
A unique dining experience with Southern flare located just minutes from Downtown Louisville, NULU, and The Highlands. Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy comfort food classics, huge sandwiches, signature salads, an extensive bourbon and wine list, scratch-made entrées, fresh baked goods, and much more. Voted LEO Weekly Readers' Choice #1 Lunch Spot.
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5. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(3175)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville
Booked 46 times today
Repeal is Whiskey Row’s only oak-fired steakhouse, located at the birthplace of J.T.S. Brown & Sons Bourbon Company in Louisville. A stylish departure from a traditional steakhouse, Repeal uses a wood-fired grill stoked daily with reclaimed American Oak bourbon barrels. Repeal is a tribute to the Repeal of Prohibition – a place to see, be seen and celebrate the rich tradition of the building in which it resides.Now serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
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6. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar
4.5
Awesome(1756)
$$$$
• Southern • Downtown Louisville
Booked 17 times today
Nestled in Louisville's historic Whiskey Row, Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar masterfully blends traditional Southern fare with fresh seafood in a restored 1870s building. Now serving breakfast daily, start your morning with locally roasted coffee and Southern classics like Kentucky Derby Hot Browns. Our scratch kitchen serves Memphis-style BBQ, house-smoked meats, and fresh oysters, alongside Kentucky's largest bourbon collection—over 2,500 bourbon, rye, and whiskey expressions, including exclusive barrel-aged selections from local distillers. From baby back ribs to daily-sourced seafood, we offer a distinctive fusion of land and sea. The warm, exposed-brick atmosphere, with bourbon barrel accents, pays homage to Louisville's whiskey heritage. Steps from the KFC Yum! Center, Doc Crow's provides authentic Southern hospitality in Bourbon Country. Whether you're an early bird, bourbon enthusiast, or visiting food lover, our award-winning menu makes every meal memorable.
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7. Porch Kitchen & Bar
4.3
Awesome(1030)
$$$$
• American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 14 times today
Serving comfort food and a soulful experience, Porch Kitchen & Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & weekend brunch. Enjoy an authentic menu, curated by Executive Chef, Shawn Broadway, featuring soulful dishes and spirited sips. Porch has recently been named one of America's Best Bourbon Bars by The Bourbon Review.*Now offering free valet parking for all guests 7 days a week. Valet entrance is located at 280 W Jefferson St.*
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8. High Stakes Rooftop
4.2
Awesome(239)
$$$$
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Louisville
Booked 16 times today
High Stakes Rooftop redefines the Louisville skyline with an elevated lounge dedicated to Kentucky bourbon culture.Featuring a curated collection of 100+ bourbons, progressive cocktails, and chef-driven small plates, High Stakes provides an authentic local experience. From the signature racetrack bar to our versatile indoor/outdoor spaces, the atmosphere is built for vibrant gatherings and nightly social energy.Whether you are joining us for weekend brunch, exclusive bourbon tastings, or live rooftop events, High Stakes Rooftop is the premier destination for locals and hotel guests seeking the best views in Louisville.
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9. Mesh - Louisville
4.7
Exceptional(3955)
$$$$
• American • St Matthews
Booked 29 times today
Mesh blends contemporary elegance and comfort with innovative cuisine and excellent service. The original menu and unique decor make Mesh an ideal setting for business meetings, romantic evenings, or a night out with friends.A meal at Mesh is one you won't soon forget and value you won’t believe.
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10. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar
4.7
Exceptional(8310)
$$$$
• Seafood • Downtown Louisville
Booked 86 times today
River House Restaurant and Raw Bar is Louisville’s premiere riverfront dining destination. It is the vision of award-winning chef and restaurateur John Varanese and seats 330 in its main dining room, raw bar, and patio. Guests experience a charming “home like” atmosphere as they enter the restaurant from the front porch garden area. Enter through a 20-foot tall by 40-foot wide water wall, and enjoy intimate decor, and a floor-to-ceiling glass wall overlooking the back courtyard and river, River House is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. The menu features regional cuisine with a Southern flair and an emphasis on fresh seafood including Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, BBQ Braised Beef Short Rib, and the Maker’s Mark Bourbon Barrel Smoked Salmon. Our 15 foot raw bar features assorted raw oysters, king crab, and jumbo shrimp. Reservations are recommended. We look forward to serving you!

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  • Christina
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Wonderful service and food! They accommodated our party of 12 on a busy graduation day and it was perfect.
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    The Café$$$$• American• Downtown Louisville
    •
    4.3
  • DanelleGold
    Central Kentucky •43 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Perfect lunch spot! The drinks were excellent (margarita with respasado tequila)! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the chicken empanada was so delicious. My husband loved the burger. I wish plantains were an available side dish. We will definitely return for dinner.
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    Naive Kitchen + Bar$$$$• Latin American• Butchertown
    •
    4.9
  • Angie
    Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Really loved this place! Great presentation, delicious food, fantastic service and such a cute place!
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    Guacamole Modern Mexican$$$$• Mexican• East Market St - NuLu
    •
    4.8
  • James
    Cincinnati / Dayton •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    My partner and I always love our time at Repeal. We just went for my birthday. The dessert is amazing (and free for birthdays)! We both got steak that was cooked perfectly, espresso martini to DIE for, and French Onion that’s hard to beat!! Our server, Mikaela, was an angel. She took care of us every step of the way and even had great conversation with us. 10/10 experience!!!
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    Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse$$$$• Steakhouse• Downtown Louisville
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    4.8
  • TimGold
    Nashville •32 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    excllent food as always. mine was a business lunch but i do love eating there with my partner for great drinks as well
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    Lou Lou on Market$$$$• Cajun• East Market St - NuLu
    •
    4.7

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