38 Best Southern Restaurants in Louisville

“This place is a diamond in the rough kinda place tucked away!! Really delicious and drinks! Staff wonderful knowledgeable about what they have and super friendly!!! Definitely will go back!!!“

“Not only was the food creative and delicious, the restaurant offers a true dining experience with great attention to detail. Extra credit for the fact that they did not rush me at all even though I was dining solo but instead took the time to make me feel as welcome and special as any other diner. A truly memorable dining experience. Worth every penny and then some.“

“I’m actually afraid to tell how special this place is! Because I’m selfish like that. But I’ll share. I have never had a negative experience here! Food great , service great, environment great!“

“First off kuddos to the Chef!! We had an absolutely phenomenal dining experience. The staff was amazing and so attentive. Special thank you to Ashley the owner, your energy was amazing and you were so inspirational and motivating to your team. Thank you for seating us at the chef's table it was a one-of-a-kind experience! I wish you and the team nothing but success in the future you guys were all amazing!! GD“

“Great place to come and eat with your family and friends or even just by yourself if you need a place to grab a bite and get some work done“

“A quiet and relaxing gem a feel of a speakeasy with the Kentucky flair. Good drinks + great food.“

“I ordered the BBQ platter. I am a foodie person and always looking for quality food. 2nd time visiting. The meats was good and seasoned. The macaroni & cheese was very dried tasted as if it's been reheated instead of fresh. Greens was good. I will not be getting macaroni anymore. 😒“

“Phenomenal experience as always“

“Brilliantly planned and conceived menu that featured high quality food that was creatively prepared. The portions were generous for a tasting menu. We really enjoyed that we were not at all rushed through our meal nor was there a long lag between courses. A truly memorable experience.“

“I highly recommend this place. Best food we had i. The week we spent in Louisville. The Merle’s Melt was fabulous as were the garlic Parmesan fries and candied maple bacon.“

“Wonderful experience every time I eat at Louisville Smokers. The Pit Master Chills attention to detail and Authentic smoke flavored and perfectly seasoned Meats are the best in Louisville KY. I highly recommend this place“

“Every item was delicious and completely fresh. Alot of places don't provide freshly fried chicken or fish. BSC does it so well. All of the sides were fragrant and wonderfully portioned. Great all around meals for the price point as well. I will definitely keep ordering here.“

“We loved the friendly service, great food and quick food delivery. We had the chicken biscuit with gravy and omelet plus bloody marys and coffee. Thank you- we will return!!“

“Rib tip dinner was great! Had the sweet & spicy chili sauce and came with two sides and a roll. I got greens, baked beans, and added a side of the fried taters and onions. All of it hit the spot with a ginger ale to wash it down. Very nice people inside. Great little neighborhood eatery I recommend.“

“Staff was the rudest I have ever encountered at the Middletown location. I also witnessed extreme rudeness to a door dash driver who had clearly been waiting a while and when they asked about the order having been marked 10 minutes ago as ready they were told "We don't care about YOUR numbers, we have to appear to be on time." He looked like management. I turned and left, I will not do business with someone being rude to staff or anyone providing a service to them any more than rudeness to customers.“

“For my sons birthday, Jacob Withrow ,he wanted family to meet at the Village Anchor (10 of us ) We all have been raving over how good the food was after we left there yesterday. It all came out in a timely manner and done the way we asked , and Bravo to the chef. Our waitress Melissa was fantastic she was on to of everything and made sure we all were taken care of and happy . My husband is very picky when it comes to food and he was absolutely gives 10 stars to the Village Anchor. We all said we would make the 2 1/2 hour drive to eat there again. This was a great choice my son Jasob Withrow made. You did very well Village Anchor !!!! Peggy Hubbard, Somerset Ky.“

“We come to Louisville once a year and ALWAYS make a reservation here! It is our favorite. We have been doing this for over 10 years and I am always excited to go here. My favorite is the Shrimp and Grits and other people have raved about the Pork Chop and steak. I do not think there is a bad choice here. I have never once not had a great meal! Our service has always been wonderful as well, yet this year it was lackluster. One time out of 10 is just a fluke this year i am sure.“

“I love Mediterranean food. The Fat Lamb has some of the best I've ever had. The sauces were perfect and everything was cooked perfectly. Stuffed grape leaves, stuffed pita, truffle fries, and my favorite the artichokes. Chef says source is Egypt right now. I want to go back and work my way through the menu. We did 4 appetizers and brought some home--the appetizers are very generous portions. I had the house cocktail. It was different --not sure what the herb was in there but I'd do it again. They use alcohol in their cocktails (imagine that! When so many are watered-down.) This meal was a good value and so delicious!“

“Staff was the rudest I have ever encountered at the Middletown location. I also witnessed extreme rudeness to a door dash driver who had clearly been waiting a while and when they asked about the order having been marked 10 minutes ago as ready they were told "We don't care about YOUR numbers, we have to appear to be on time." He looked like management. I turned and left, I will not do business with someone being rude to staff or anyone providing a service to them any more than rudeness to customers.“

“Very attentive. And the food was delicious and so flavorful. Lovely retro-southern atmosphere. Definitely a new favorite.“

“This restaurant is inside Hyatt Regency Downtown....I ordered a pork chop, carrots and mashed potatoes. The pork chop was delicious and the carrots were good but they were purple in color. You can always get a table either outside or in the restaurant.
Sorry, I didn't think about taking a pic.“

“Stopped in this morning and if you want a biscuit like your South Carolina grandmother made This is Your Place Honestly one of the Best biscuits I’ve had since I was a little boy knee high to my grandma. Excellent food, very friendly and helpful folks Just an Outstanding visit, We Will be Back,“

“Stunning!!! Beautiful multi concept restaurant on the river!!! Service on point always never waiting for anything. Food. Is off the chain. Fresh , creative and delicious!!! The combo of location l, people and food make this place a must goto. You will thank me!!!“

“Tried for the first time and WOW! Great pricing, friendly staff, and very fast service!“

“Amazing food and great service!“

“We have ate here at least 5 times and every time the food & service has been great !! We first ate Gus’s in Memphis and have also been to the one in Little Rock . We were happy to find out we have our own Gus’s right here in Louisville !!! If you have never had it you need to try it . It will not disappoint !!!“

“Our food was amazing! Best fried chicken ever!!! Our server Will was the best!“

“We both ordered Chicken Tenders, they came out a little cold at first but our sweet waitress took them back to the cook and brought them back out piping hot! Thank you, Olivia we are so happy you helped with this! Olivia was very attentive, was knowledgeable about the items on the menu (which is a plus), and made sure we were good throughout our visit! I cannot say enough how wonderful the Broccoli Cheese Casserole is! It’s basically the main reason we keep coming back here to eat!! The restaurant was very clean, organized and we were quickly sat at a booth. I highly recommend this restaurant, if you haven’t been there to eat yet you definitely need to go try it out!! When you get there, ask for Olivia the waitress and make sure you add the Broccoli Cheese Casserole to your food order!“

“This restaurant was recommended and it did not disappoint. The fried chicken, chicken and noodles, green beans and cornbread were beyond amazing. To top it off I had the hurricane, which is red and purple koolaid mixed with lemonade. UNBELIEVABLE! 1000 out of 10.
If I make it back to Louisville, I’ll definitely return.

* in the picture is a social media influencer and I forgot to get his name. He was doing a highlight on the restaurant and I got a picture with him.“

“I thoroughly enjoyed my fried catfish, greens and dressing with gravy. The sweet tea with lemon was very refreshing. My sister also liked her catfish sandwich and sweet potato side. I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“10/10 Food was amazing. Drinks were great. The service was fantastic. We recommend Austin M.“

“It was just all right it's decent food at a decent price sometimes the servers are less than experienced that's a management issue not the poor servers fault they're just there to make money but nobody teaches her trains them how to give great service which could increase their tips by a lot I was a server for many years made a lot of money taking care of people in the right way.“

“I had never been here before but it was highly recommended to me when looking for a main dish for a baby shower. The ease for ordering and pickup was great and everyone enjoyed the mini croissants and the variety of salads I picked out. The Broccoli salad was a huge hit!!! Beth Gruner“

“Amiyah was a wonderful server and our food was good. Thank you so much“

“The food was deliciously?? i had the sweet potato casserole, mac n cheese, fried green tomatoes and sweet n spicy wings??. THANKS SUPPORT BLACK OWNED..“

“Love their wings. I’ve driven 1 hour 15 minutes twice from Lexington over last 3 months to pick up wings.They were able to accommodate a 100 wing order same day on February 3, 2024. Had a party yesterday and now 10 more of buddies our fans of the wings. Appreciate y’all.“

“Finally got to try the food yesterday! The owner is very friendly. The food was amazing! I got a variety to try. Chicken wings, big fried pork chop, tender ribs, Mac and cheese, yams and potato wedges. I will definitely be back!!“