Louisville has steadily gained notice as one of the country’s most vital restaurant scenes. With over 2,500 restaurants, visitors are astounded by the variety and quality of fine dining offered in the area by chefs who have taken regional cuisine to a nationally recognized level. There are quiet cafes, coffee houses, ethnic restaurants, casual eateries, and popular national chains.
Louisville has three restaurant districts within close proximity of the Kentucky Exposition Center and the downtown Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC).
Downtown
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
Dry aged (on premise!) USDA prime beef, as well as some local favorites. Seafood lovers will be delighted with our fresh raw and sushi bar, as well as the seafood entrees.
$25-$60
jeffruby.com/louisville
Tumbleweed Southwest Grill
Visit one of 17 Area Locations!
Enjoy the rich, smoky taste of Mesquite-grilled steaks, ribs, chicken & seafood or the zing of Tex-Mex spiced burritos, chimichangas & fajitas.
tumbleweedrestaurants.com
Vincenzo’s Italian Restaurant
Upscale Italian dining with award winning service in the heart of downtown.
$20-$35
vincenzositalianrestaurant.com
Proof on Main
Inventive yet accessible food and beverage pairedprofessional service.
$20-$40
proofonmain.com
Oakroom at the Seelbach
Kentucky’s Only AAA Five Diamond Award Winning Restaurant using the finest ingredients products.
$25-$60
theoakroomlouisville.com
Rivue
Wonderful contemporary cuisine, amazing views, revolving floors and chic décor.
$25-$45
rivue.com
English Grill at the Brown Hotel
Serves American cuisine and is a AAA Four Diamond restaurant with a mass variety of wines and a signature “Chocolate Striptease” dessert.
brownhotel.com/dining.htm
Bristol Bar & Grille
Aged choice steaks, pasta, fresh seafood, salads, sandwiches, appetizers (including our famous Green Chili Wontons), an award- winning wine list, and extensive beer and beverage selection.
$10-$20
bristolbarandgrille.com
RedStar
An intimate and iniviting atmosphere allows the tavern to serve upscale comfort food and an impressive selection of cocktails, beers and wines.
redstartavern.net
White Oak
Traditional southern fare with a twist, featuring many local items.
Sully’s
Their seasonly opened Patio is a great space for live nightly entertainment, along with a bar to seat 150 guests.
sullyssaloon.com
Patrick O’Shea’s
This Irish themed retaurant is new to the area and has received great initial reviews on the atmosphere and food.
Makers Mark Bourbon House & Lounge
Fourth Street Live! is home to the first ever Maker’s Mark Bourbon House and Lounge. The ambiance and culinary expertise combined, offers you the ultimate dining experience. It’s the personal touches and attention to detail that will make your Maker’s Mark evening one to remember.
makerslounge.com
BARDSTOWN RD DISTRICT
Asiatique
Louisville’s most innovative Pacific-Rim fusion chef”, featuring innovative cuisine and an award-winning beverage program.
$18-26
Avalon
Avalon offers creative American cuisine with a different twist, award-winning wines, warm and attentive customer service and a new lounge atmosphere and that will energize anyone’s night out.
$10-$25
avalonfresh.com
Wicks’ Pizza
Known for their award winning pizza, “The Wick”, while also offering a variety of appetizers, pastas and desserts to make everyone happy.
wickspizza.com/index.stm
Molly Malone’s Irish Pub
Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner and invite you to enjoy our traditional Irish pub fare.
$5-$15
mollymalonesirishpub.com
FRANKFORT AVE DISTRICT
Volare Ristorante
Inspired Italian cuisine, beautiful surroundings and impeccable service.
$10-$35
volare-restaurant.com
Varanese
This sophisticated restaurant offers a variety of food, wine and entertainment.
varanese.com
August Moon
A James Beard featured chef and a terrific atmosphere make this one of Louisville’s “must visit” restaurants. The menu features traditional Chinese cuisine as well as innovative modern classics.
$12-$19
GREATER LOUISVILLE
Le Relais
Offers a unique food selection including French cuisine, and the décor is a 1940s theme.
erelaisrestaurant.com
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
With their slogan being, “Exceptional service. Sizzling taste,” you are bound to be please with their variety of steaks and entrees.
ruthschris.com
Napa River Grill
The only upscale-casual dining in the area, offers a patio setting and serves a Northern Californian cuisine.
napariverlouisville.com
Martinis
Whether your looking to have drinks, appetizers or a full meal, they offer “everything you love Italy for”.
martini-italian-bistro.com
Mitchells Fish Market
They change their menu daily to incorporate a large variety of seafood for everyone to love.
mitchellsfishmarket.com
60 West
Offers a variety of nightlife, along with Happy Hour and outdoor dining.
opentable.com/60-west-bistro-and-martini-bar
Captains Quarters
Riverside dining on the Ohio River. Captains Quarters offers a wide variety of culinary options ranging from house-made pizza, to the famous KY Hot Brown, to fresh seafood and live Maine Lobsters, all with a picturesque view and relaxed atmosphere.
cqriverside.com
Limestone
A Louisville favorite, this
restaurant has been described as “a new Southern Classic” and
features local produce, seafood, beef, and bison and Southern charm.
$17-$28
Hiko A Mon
Your taste adventure starts with Chef
Hiko providing a unique Japanese and French experience. His international
mix of flavors will have your taste buds saying arigato (Thank You).
www.hikoamon.com
