From bourbon to hot browns, here are some of the best restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky.
This city has something for everyone, from neighborhood bistros and barbecue joints to whiskey bars and upscale dining.
Enjoy iconic dishes, locally sourced food, and international flavor.
The Hot Brown Sandwich where it all began, at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY.Credit:© Mali Anderson
Try the poachedfree-range eggson grilled Levain with heritage ham for a proper breakfast treat.
Levain, their perfectly textured sourdough, is also available in a cranberry walnut option on Saturdays.
Butchertown Grocery Bakery
Get here early for the made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits served with apple butter.
Stick around to peruse the shop’s collection of locally sourced bread, wines, and elegant Kentucky bourbon.
The owners take pride in their essential blends, lattes, and cappuccinos.
Wagner’s Pharmacy
Walk over to Wagner’s Pharmacy, where horse trainers and jockeys eat.
The drugstore and diner has been in business since 1922 and also features a tack shop.
Wild Eggs
For the ultimate breakfast, brunch, and lunch location, check out Wild Eggs.
Can’t make it by until later in the day?
Porch serves lunch and dinner, too.
Enjoy the smaller, single version or the full-size cheeseburger with fries and slaw.
There are plenty of options for dessert ranging from milkshakes to NY cheesecake.
This hybrid fancy and casual restaurant serves unique dishes alongside local beers.
Beef, ground in-house daily, is used for all burgers and locally-made artisan bread accompanies the mussels.
Safier Mediterranean Deli
you might experience new lunch entrees daily since their specials rotate.
Select from dishes like shawarma, chicken tikka masala, and lamb biryani.
Looking to cut back on meat or eating a plant-based diet?
Yummy Pollo
The signature Peruvian chicken at Yummy Pollo is slowly roasted over a pit of charcoal.
Order Pork Cakes and Mac and Cheese balls for the table.
Bristol Bar & Grille
Enjoy rotating seasonal craft cocktails alongside daily specials.
Staff includesCertified Bourbon Stewardswho can recommend the best Kentucky bourbon to fit your taste.
The Bristol Burger features dry-aged Kentucky Proud Berry Beef for full, beefy flavor.
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The Rooftop Bar & Restaurant has small plates and dishes to complement your beverage choice perfectly.
Start with the Masa Fried Cheese Curds served with ranch dressing.
Order the Creme Caramel for dessert.
La Bodeguita de Mima
Find authentic Cuban food in the heart of Louisville.
you could also find seafood served with yellow rice and plantains.
Ice cream, smoothies, cookies, and even dog treats are made using locally sourced ingredients.
Try the homemade torched marshmallow atop the small-batch ice creams, floats, milkshakes, and sundaes.
All the cakes are made from scratch.
Choose from seasonal ice cream flavors to customize favorite ice cream treats like milkshakes, sundaes, or cones.
Proof on Main
Stop by Proof on Main for a dessert and cocktail pairing.
Try the sorbet tastings paired with a curated dessert wine.
Rawnaissance
Want to feel a little healthier about your choice of dessert?
This raw, vegan, and organic dessert shop has a variety of sweets to meet your needs.
Peruse the chalkboard menu of house specials or try a signature cake or pie.
The tavern exchanged titles a few times and is now known as The Mellwood Tavern since 2016.
