50 Best American Restaurants in Louisville

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

“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!“

“It's rare that we have a date night on a weekday with two young children, but tonight was the exception. When I realized our anniversary was falling on a Wednesday, Perso was the first place that came to mind. Perso's Prix Fixe Menú is available every Sunday through Wednesday and offers a three course meal for $29. It's no secret that I'm a fine dining enthusiast; but who doesn't love a bargain? If you're looking for a nice night out without breaking the bank, this is your spot. Perso sits at the corner of Oak and Shelby in the same location as the former Square Cut Pizza. The giant windows in the front provide an abundance of natural light. The interior has a modern industrial vibe with painted exposed brick, plants, and Edison bulbs hanging on pendants. One wall with wooden slats gives a Scandinavian feel to the main dining area. It's a small-ish intimate space with a beautiful patio. For my first course, I chose Crostino Di Tonno- olive oil poached tuna, stracciatella, pickled celery, and Calabrian chili. I followed my first course with olive oil poached swordfish, corn chowder, and golden zucchini scapece. For dessert, I had the chef's choice: apple strudel with whipped cream cheese. My husband chose heirloom tomato with roasted eggplant, bagna couda, and fine herbs. For his main course, he had pork tenderloin with edamame, beef dashi, and fine herbs. We both opted for the chef's choice for dessert. I tasted each of his courses and they were every bit as delicious as my own. The edamame provided the perfect texture and his tenderloin dashi tasted gravy-esque without being overly heavy. Mostly notable, besides the insane deal for such decadence, was the fresh flavor combinations throughout. Our table had fresh rosemary as a centerpiece. The corn chowder was right up my alley. I could've licked my bowl if I wasn't trying to pretend to have a bit of class. The swordfish was tender, juicy, and not overly fishy. The tuna flatbread was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The mint on top of my whipped cream cheese truly set it apart. My lavender Manhattan was earthy and smoky, not just in flavor. It was literally smoking. My husband had an old-fashioned. Neither of us were disappointed. Our server, Amanda, was phenomenal. She offered recommendations. She visited our table to ensure we were satisfied the perfect number of times. Her warm demeanor was professional while also being personable. She was everything we hope for in a server. Perso's Sunday through Wednesday Prix Fixe Menú is hands-down one of the best opportunities for an affordable night out. That being said, once you get a taste of what they have to offer, you'll be sold on splurging any day of the week.“

“Definitely awesome food. Had the spicy steak one day and it was so delicious that I went back the next day and got it again!“

“We have been to the restaurant several times. I have never tried their steaks so I decided I would this time. I ordered the Maui ribeye. The flavor was good but it was very tough. I ordered it medium and it was cooked properly but there was a lot of gristle which made it hard to eat. For the high price it was very disappointing. My husband ordered the hamburger which was excellent. We also ordered a side of broccoli cooked perfectly. The carrot cake was great as always.“

“We’ve been dragging our feet about going to Decade for dinner. Why? Who knows, but that’s been a mistake. We had a fantastic dinner with friends and will definitely go back. The food was great. Cocktails were good, but a tad on the small side (so we had 2). As for the food, we started with (and shared) the mixed greens salad, stone fruit salad, and the arancini. Delicious all around! For dinner we each got something different, blue crab bucatini for me (outstanding), halibut (he loved the squid ink couscous), beef with pappardelle (raves, especially about the pasta), and the burger (loved). It gets loud in there b/c of the brick walls, but it’s a good vibe. We’ll be back!“

“Great food. Great atmosphere. Loved it“

“Tried this for the first time today and loved it! Just when I felt there were no new interesting spots in downtown Louisville, a friend recommends InSeason. Yes! Wonderfully flavored and very friendly service by all. They moved fast and kept the place hopping. Very clean, too! Love the farm to table options. We will be back!“

“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!“

“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!“

“We can't wait to go back next month. If you want some of the best food most made in house, Then you need to go to this wonderful, Charming place. Your treated like family and the food is Heavenly sent. You won't regret it and neither will your taste buds. Don't forget to try one of their cookies or slice of cake. 5 stars all the way around.“

“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!“

“Our server, Abby, was terrific. Our bartender, Mike, is best in class and makes perfect recommendations. The chef, Jeremy, makes the best shrimp and grits I've had. Everyone there is incredibly friendly. Jeremy talked with us after the kitchen closed and was really charming. If you live in or visit Louisville and don't eat here, you're missing something special.“

“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!“

“Christie's is an adorable roadside Cafe with vintage vibes.
But more than that, the food was absolutely scrum-diddly-umptious!
I had a bowl of beans with big ole chunks of ham in it and some omg- good- corn cakes.
There was one point when I was sitting there happy as a clam holding a fried green tomato in one hand and a spoon of beans in the other!
Holy hotcakes Batman! If you haven't made it to Christie's yet, why , for the love of pie, not?!“

“This was such a great spot - Anthony was the secret ingredient to the experience. He was a delight to chat with and set the standard for the service level - that said, the berry salad with salmon was tasty! The way the salmon was cooked paired perfectly and the portion was just right. I also adored having coffee in tea cups, it felt so elegant and posh. I will go back.“

“Great pizza and friendly staff, thank you.“

“Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. The tomato bisque was great!

To note though, you may wait in a long line if you come with a large group of people. This place doesn't have server to come get your order and you need to order in the front.“

“All I can say is wow. Been here twice in a week. The Shepherds Pie is insane good. The Scot egg, Mac & cheese, and beer cheese are all incredible. Great great food!!“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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 😢“

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

“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!“

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

“I enjoy going to this culvers like atleast 1 time a week. The frozen custard is to die for along with some fresh fries or a butterbuger OMGOODNESS people. Im not a super fan of fast food. Culvers doesn't feel like any fast food place thou. Its so inviting and always smiling faces and helping hands. I love ice cream but frozen custard ive been missing out just fount this place to live for. I have been missing out but not anymore..thank you for being so friendly and inviting.“

“What a wonderful visit! I had never heard of the place but I googled places with bourbon before noon and this place popped up. I’m so grateful that Julia made the entire visit. I’ll be back and hope everything including Julia duplicates the visit! Highly recommend!“

“I first tried Barry’s Cheesesteaks four years ago when we moved to Louisville and am so glad I did. In all my travels, including Philadelphia, I’ve never had a cheesesteak than can begin to compare to Barry’s. The amount of meat and toppings used is double the amount you’d get anywhere else and the bread is always fresh. The staff is very accommodating and friendly. Barry’s is at the top of my list of restaurants to take all my out of town guests to. Barry’s story is so inspiring and I love the Christian atmosphere of his restaurant. 5 stars at every visit!“

“Excellent service and the food and ambiance was great“

“Absolutely amazing lunch in Louisville!! Very friendly and kind people! The food is all from scratch and locally grown. I’ll definitely 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!!“

“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!“

“Love it! Excellent food, price and staff!“

“We went here Saturday night visiting from Nashville. Seemed like the best views. We sat at the bar and Sam served us. He was fantastic. The crab tartar was ok. Didn’t have alot of flavor but was still good. I can’t wait to drive back up and eat on the rotation dining area. Ps. Tell Sam the girl who wanted the SNACKS says hi. 🤣“

“This place is awesome and I hope they consider coming to Fort Wayne, Indiana!!💜💜“

“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.“

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

“Awesome stop for a custom whiskey flight. I hit the jackpot with expert bartender CC, who took my request for a custom whiskey flight as a challenge and knocked it out of the park with three choices setup in the perfect order. She knew the story behind each one and quickly looked up some additional details on her phone when she wasn't sure. The bar is clean and spacious and full of light. Whiskies are arranged by family for easy identification. She described a "Black Manhattan" that sounded delicious, but I'll have to try that next time. Proof on Main makes the perfect place to treat your taste buds while waiting for a distillery tour. Slainte!“

“This place is awesome!! The food is great the vibe is also but the people are even better!! My server Jolene was just perfect very attentive and on top of it!! Will for sure be coming back!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“The food is wonderful, service is great, and always fun! Beer is always very cold!“

“Great service. Food was amazing!“

“Fast service. Food was amazing!! Try it!!“

“Love the vibe, service, quality of food and the value!

Dallas made my experience wonderful. She suggested adding onions and cheese to the chili and it was super good!

Beer, bourbon and chili for around $25! (Plus tax and tip of course.)“

“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.“

“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!“

“This place is a 10/10! The atmosphere and staff were AMAZING!! We came to Louisville for the day to find my wedding dress. After I said yes to the dress we decided to try Mussel and Burger Bar! They made my day 1000x extra special, took care of my food and drinks, and even gave me a platter of desserts to try! We are coming back to Louisville for my bachelorette and we will definitely be visiting this place again! The seafood burger was also delicious!“