50 Best American Restaurants near Fern Creek

“Came in today I normally come in on Friday or Saturday I sit at the bar the staff is awesome but the bar tender Heather is absolutely ? awesome she is very kind and I very much enjoy her service it gives me a reason to keep coming back.“

“Menu is small, but "bourbon and the bird" sandwich was delicious. Great sauce and great texture/breading for the seitan chicken. The owner was funny and personable too. Very casual, order at the counter place. Updated from previous review on 2025-01-03“

“☘️Always outstanding service and food. Shelby is excellent!“

“We were greeted by friendly service,, and the food was delicious.“

“So glad we happened upon this wonderful gem!“

“The food is always excellent, staff is always friendly and attentive and the atmosphere is very comfortable and cozy for a ‘fancier’ restaurant - never feels stuffy or pretentious. Love coming here for special occasions or when we just want to treat ourselves for date night.“

“Great service, management is top tier here and it shows in staff morale! Thank you for quality service and attention to detail! The food is quite tasty!“

“I moved away from Chicago almost 20 years ago. this brought me right back. I haven't had a real combo beef since I left. this wasn't just wet, it had a full on baptism! well be back soon!“

“Highly recommend this iconic place! We celebrated our anniversary last night and had a wonderful time. Great food and service! I had the chicken and my husband had the pork chops both delicious. The drinks were made well and our dessert was the flourless chocolate blood orange cake. The evening was perfect!“

“Their food is good but I’m disappointed that the cheese sauce recipe has changed. It was one of my favorite parts of the meal 😢“

“Our office had the best holiday get together at Molly Malone’s today. We reached out just a couple of weeks ago and asked if the kitchen could accommodate various dietary restrictions, and you guys totally came through for us. I had the best vegan shepherd’s pie of my life and can’t wait to come back for more. Thank you all so very much for making today go great for us. Everyone raved about the food. Thanks again, and we’ll be back soon!“

“Food and service were great! We had the ribeye and the chicken fried chicken, both seasoned well and cooked to perfection. Sides were just as good. We will definitely return!“

“Drake's - St. Matthews 0:03 View all Drake's - St. Matthews 4.3 (1.6K) $10–20 Restaurant OVERVIEW MENU DIRECTORY REVIEWS PHOTOS BY OWNER ABOUT Reviews from the web 3.8/5Facebook · 686 votes Google review summary 5 4 3 2 1 4.3 (1,612) Reviews All Service Meal Price sushi86 bartender34 trivia16 sports12 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Janene Jacobs 1 review Delivery | Lunch | $10–20 OMG!! I work at a company down on Frankfort Ave and we placed a pretty large order on Thursday. I ordered the little 3 fish sandwich sliders and fries. The fish was OUTSTANDING!! This is the first time that I've actually eaten everything in … More Caitlin Moorman 15 reviews·13 photos 3 months ago Dine in | Lunch | $10–20 This was the first time I ever went to Drake's, and I will definitely be returning. The food was delicious. I loved the array of different foods you could get; it's not like a regular bar. I had the teriyaki chicken bowl and LOVED it. Our … More 1 Indiana and Beyond Local Guide·133 reviews·3524 photos 6 months ago Dine in | Dinner | $10–20 Had a pleasant experience here as it was our first time and went with a party of 6. Our food was great, from the appetizer to the main dish. Can't wait to come back to this location or one of the others around the state. Highly recommend stopping here! … More +12 Business AsUsual Local Guide·436 reviews·468 photos 9 months ago Dine in | Dinner | $10–20 My second time at this location, great spot. Server was good, knowledgeable, and funny. Food was good, drinks were good, was able to see tho NFL draft, would have been cool to hear the first few picks. Awesome atmosphere, not a bad seat to … More ORDER DELIVERY Janene Jacobs Delivery | Lunch | $10–20 OMG!! I work at a company down on Frankfort Ave and we placed a pretty large order on Thursday. I ordered the little 3 fish sandwich sliders and fries. The fish was OUTSTANDING!! This is the first time that I've actually eaten everything in an order since I started there 6 months ago. They regularly order from various restaurants up and down Frankfort Ave and for me, its always disappointing...but not this time. As we unpacked entree after entree everything looked and smelled WONDERFUL! This was the first time eating from DRAKE'S...but it won't be my last. I highly recommend the fish!! So for Lent right now... DRAKES cannot be beat for their FISH! Food: 5/5 | Service: 4/5“

“Very very friendly staff & excellent food! Would highly recommend it to others!“

“We took our out of town guests yesterday. Our server Jessica was amazing! She really made our night! (If you are reading this Jessica, y’all/yins did a great job! Lol.) Everyone loved their cocktails. The pork chop was very tasty and perfectly cooked, loved the shrimp and grits… so flavorful! The salmon was also delicious! We had the cheese and hummus plate as a starter and I was not a fan. The hummus was gummy and had an odd flavor. The rest of our group didn’t mind it. I could have had the bruschetta as my meal… yum! For dessert we had the bread pudding and asked to have some bourbon to pour on top (so good!), the lava cake (wow) and the brûlée (coffee flavored and very nice). We were the last to leave and Jessica and the rest of the staff treated us if we had all the time in the world. We so appreciated that! Our experience was so special! Thank you!“

“our server Brandon was excellent. Very attentive and friendly. food was great and service was fast.“

“Great pizza and friendly staff, thank you.“

“Exceptional Management, service and food. Can not recommend this restaurant enough. Please go eat! 5 stars“

“Consistently great food, drinks and service. Definitely a top 5 in Louisville.“

“It’s Father’s Day and we decided to go to the blind squirrel. It busy and we knew it may be a minute. Our food took a little longer than expected but nothing crazy. Some sweet man from the kitchen brought our food out and apologized for the wait and told us that the food was on him. Such a generous gesture. I would highly recommend eating here. The food was good and the service was excellent!“

“Great food, even better owners and staff. Our favorite spot in the city hands down. Nothing more to say besides 10/10 across the board!“

“A great wholesome friends and family diner“

“Great service. Food was amazing!“

“Delicious! First time here since they opened in Louisville years ago. Ordered the northern cod meal. The next week I ordered the cod sandwich with premium chili - oh my! Tasty! Plus, the cookies and cream dessert made the rating more than five stars! Absolutely Dynamite!
I Will be back!“

“We went there for the first time. The wait at 1 pm was only about 10 minutes for 5 people. The crab Benedict was sooooooo good! Delicious! Also had the Mushroom Omelet , it was delicious. And the Avocado BLT. Food was great, mimosas and Bloody Mary were great. Our waitress was so nice, attentive and so sweet! We will definitely return!!“

“Fun, clean, safe atmosphere! Great place to grab a bite with the kids and then a beer (or several) later on. TV set up is solid, great bar games (Pool, Golden Tee) and it has the #1 ranked burger in the city of louisville!“

“Tyler and his staff are the best! He makes the best handmade chicken salad and oh those yummy homemade chips “amazing”!!! Everything I’ve had at Kayrouz has been wonderful! Served in a nice friendly atmosphere! Love it here so accommodating! And they cater too. He has catered several events for our family and friends and I always get rave reviews about his food!“

“Excellent service and the food and ambiance was great“

“First time visit for my wife and I. The comfort food was excellent as advertised, but Olivia's service was even better! We will be back!“

“So we came out to Bud’s Tavern JTown last night with our children(9 and 13) and about 10 other people all the way from Bloomfield, Ky to sing some Karaoke. The KJ(Mike Boughey) informed my wife that he wouldn’t let kids sing. Finally my daughter was allowed to sing. I just thought it was very unprofessional that the KJ was picking and choosing who was allowed to sing. We have traveled to all kinds of venues for karaoke, and this was the first time this has ever happened. Karaoke isn’t about have just top notch singers! It’s about having a good time, and it shouldn’t matter if you’re a great singer or not! The food was great! But as I stated the KJ was unprofessional!“

“We had heard of The House of Marigold from one of my daughter’s friends and it did not disappoint at all. We had the most amazing server named Ashley who walked us through the whole menu so we knew what we wanted. Please if you are in Louisville then stop in and try this awesome restaurant.“

“We had an excellent experience at drakes. our server was excellent. Olivia was sweet and helpful and just over all a very good server. she is an asset to the restaurant. we had the chicken sandwich, the fish tacos and the Buffalo mac and cheese. it was served quickly and was very good. we finished it off with a cookie and ice cream. it was all so good. such a good meal, we will absolutely be back. highly recommend this place.“

“Def a cute coffee shop. If your not a Harry Potter fan you might not understand some of the posters and decor but it's definitely an original and a gem. I can't wait to see the expansion and the years of growth.

Update: after talking more with the staff apparently the Harry Potter theme is seasonal! So I'm excited to see what theme spring will be 😁

Update: Aug 6th 2025
Still love coming here. The vibe is nice, so many different people come here and I always leave smiling. I enjoyed the $1 tarot card prediction and sometimes they sell stickers at the register and im a sticker junkie for my water cups. Still love it 🖤💜
Red veil and Stevie Nick's are my go to drinks
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“The owner was very active and engaged with tables, and clearly was very proud of their restaurant. And they have good reason to be, the service was solid, but the food was incredible. There was a perfect balance of flavors in nearly every bite, and I had the best pork chop experience of my life. WILL be back as soon as I can.“

“I had not eaten here in over 20 years. Meatloaf: spectacular as always. Chocolate brownie torte: The best there ever was. Thank you very much Ditto's for still being amazing.“

“Yummy food as always! Wonderful staff!“

“These guys work very hard to ensure quality. I recommend trying them.“

“Small eating area but that doesn’t matter to me. The food is delicious! I had the fresh crab cakes, fresh Brussels sprouts…omg amazing. I didn’t have room to eat the fresh asparagus and I ordered a California cobb salad with jumbo shrimp and fresh lobster claw meat with avocado which I will have for lunch tomorrow. I placed my order online late last night when I read about the fresh crab and scheduled to pick it up at 4 today. He cooked it all right there in front of me, everything fresh and tasty. Highly recommend!!“

“I only have 2 complaints regarding our visit. 1- We received 1 small pan of cornbread, for 4 people. We asked fir a second pan and was told we would be charged for it. I don't understand because if we were a table for 2, we would have received the same pan of cornbread? It shouldn't cost more $ because of more people, especially when the bill will be higher. 2- I asked for pepper, no salt or pepper on the table, and I never received any pepper? It seemed that the waiter was more interested in pushing uncharges and more drinks, than our needs.“

“My family and I have eaten here so many times. We absolutely love the huge variety of dogs that you can get. Everything we have gotten has been wonderful! The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and we love eating here. My youngest son tells everyone that this is his favorite place to eat & he wants to have his next birthday dinner here! The prices are very reasonable as well! I HIGHLY recommend That’s My Dog!!!!“

“😄Had a good meal with good service.“

“Delicious grilled salmon on bed of seasoned rice with steamed broccoli and green beans accompanied by sweet fresh brewed iced tea. Meal was so tasty I almost returned the next night for repeat performance. Server was attentive, despite her having a large party demanding her attention. I almost asked her to marry me, but reason prevailed. My previous two visits to this Cheddar's were mediocre, but everything about this visit was excellent! Plus, a terrific value in taste, quality and quantity. I hope my next visit will be as terrific, as I hope your visit will also be!“

“Culver's frozen custard at 11801 Interchange Dr in Louisville, KY, offered a delightful treat during my road trip. As a self-proclaimed frozen custard snob with a penchant for Planters chocolate in WNY, I was pleasantly surprised by Culver's hand-scooped version. While it lacked the familiar soft serve texture, the custard was undeniably rich and sweet with excellent flavor. However, Planters still reigns as my gold standard in the world of frozen custard. Nevertheless, Culver's provided a satisfying and enjoyable experience on my journey.“

“I love Flanagan's. My organization has held events there and I go quite often. The staff is always impeccable and the food is good. Prices are right and the atmosphere is chill. The patio is wonderful, especially the Spring & Fall. Only downside really is parking.“

“this was our first time there we surprised my oldest son who turned 13 today (4-17) the servers were very nice and food was amazing“

“Stayed here for a weekend in August. Nice, clean, suburban hotel with restaurants and shopping all around and easy access to I-265 and I-71. Common areas were clean. Nice, big lobby with a lot of seating and space for families or groups. We were in a 1 Bedroom 2 room Suite, 1 King, Sofa bed room, which gave the three of us plenty of space. The bedroom was spacious as well. Internet worked well. Plenty of free parking.“

“Great staff, great food, sports bar setting. Went back tonight. Great food and first class service as usual
Every time we go to Bungalow Joe's the food is marvelous and the staff is fantastic..

Tried to he tradition wings with the dry rub seasoning tonight. They were fantastic. Chloe, our waitress, was great as well. Always a good meal with great service at Bungalow Joe's!“

“Leland did such a wonderful job today! Definitely will come back!“

“Great staff, wonderful food! A wonderful family friendly place.“

“Great Kentucky Hotbrown!!!!!!“