50 Best American Restaurants in Louisville

“Great food. Great atmosphere. Loved it“

“5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️…Lunch meal was delicious and the staff is tops 👍🏻“

“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!“

“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!!“

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

“Absolutely becoming my favorite location to enjoy a night out. I was a fan of the restaurant and then my wife and I had a chance to go to a cooking class with the Executive Chef. We made my favorite item on the menu. Honestly there isn't enough room on the form for me to describe my experiences at Bourbons Bistro. From the moment you walk in, you just know this is going to be a special place. The service is top tier. They make some of my favorite cocktails and their wine selection is great. I have had four different items on their menu and i can't wait for my next visit.“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“great service, great prices, friendly“

“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!“

“We had a party of 7 on a very crowded Sunday afternoon on Memorial Day weekend. Our food was delicious and came to our table in a timely manner. Our server, Marley, was the star of the show! She was attentive, professional, and made everything about our dining experience go smoothly. We will definitely return the next time we’re in town!“

“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 😢“

“Food is excellent, the service is impeccable and the atmosphere is perfect for a special occasion. Love it here.“

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

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

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

“Ate at Christi's last evening . As usual the food was great, however the service was slightly slow..I ordered Ice Tea to drink with my meal and had to ask twice about it before I actually got it. Christi's is in serious need of renovation“

“Had a pharmaceutical event there today and the service was top notch ! Great food and the drinks are fantastic 🍷“

“It's one thing for a buisness to be courteous to paying customers. It's another when they treat the vendors (me) with that same care. I inspect3d their fire alarm system and David and Floyd were grounded and kind people. Personal and open about themselves, leaving me with a lasting impression.

I'll be coming back for sure.
Thanks guys,
-Tony“

“Great pizza and friendly staff, thank you.“

“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 place is such a gem to be at the airport. They have great selection for bourbons and delicious food. My service was very pleasant with Quita. She was very attentive and provided very professional service. I am glad to have found this little gem on my way home 🥰

If you are a fries lover like me, you have to order one. It is soooooo good ❤️“

“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!!“

“great place! Great food and atmosphere!“

“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.“

“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.“

“We had 3 kids, and our waitress was fantastic! Very patient with the kids, and she recommended wonderful food!“

“Great Place to eat!“

“THAT PHILLY IS EVERYTHING 🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥 HANDS DOWN BEST I'VE EVER HAD!“

“This is an edit to my previous review. I ordered mushroom and Swiss burger with two patties and a strawberry sundae. Both were phenomenal. I ate the Sunday first. I ordered it through the app and it was literally brought out as soon as I pulled to the waiting area. Hot, fresh and delicious.

For fast food, this place is pretty much my favorite. Everything I order is always tasty and fresh. Today I ordered the Reuben with a three piece side of butterfly shrimp. It was exactly what I was looking for and tasted wonderful. This Culver's is close to my house and they never do the wrong.“

“The menu prices are outdated. Add roughly $2.45 for the sandwiches and the combos. The brownies are now $2.50.“

“Normally not a fan of the bar style environment, but this place had a nicer atmosphere. Trivia is always on one of the big screens. The food is amazing and the real reason to come. They also still have a partial kitchen after 10 which is convenient along with to go services. I recommend the chicken strips and wedges, amazing“

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

“amazing food and drinks. loved the lobster Mac taco!“

“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!!“

“We visited Louisville for a long weekend and stopped in for dinner on a Friday evening. The place was packed. Kait was our server. We started with the beet w/mixed berries and the cast iron rosemary foccaia--so good! The bread came with a berry custard/cheese butter mix spread--ridiculous! For dinner we ordered the half chicken and the risotto w/rock shrimp. Both were outstanding!! Katie did a great job and the staff really worked well together.
(Just FYI...they make their pasta in-house). Highly recommend!!“

“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.“

“Very good idk“

“Excellent service and the food and ambiance was great“

“Amazing food with spectacular views!“

“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!“

“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!“

“My wife and I took in the tour with tastings and chocolate today. CJ was our tour guide and was fantastic! We received a great education about Brandy and C&K’s process. Their facility is beautiful and the staff was super friendly. I highly recommend the tour which is a great way to compare and contrast Brandy with all the bourbon distilleries in the region. Can’t thank them enough for a memorable experience on our trip to Louisville.“

“The chicken and the cilantro rice was excellent.“

“Best fish n chips ever had after coming to the USA 30 years ago from England“

“They have come out to my employer several times now, and every time the food is amazing, and so is the conversation. Always glad to see them pull up. I’d go to an event just to get a sandwich. Highl“

“We arrived forty-five minutes ahead of our reservation. I went ahead and checked in and informed them that we were going to sit at the bar for drinks. I was told I would receive a call when our table was ready. After our reservation time had passed, I went back to the check in podium and asked about it. I'm not sure how long we would have sat there if I had not brought it to attention. Our bartender, waitress, wait staff help, atmosphere, ambiance and food were all wonderful. Just a little irritated that I had to request a table agin.“

“Needed to get outta the house and hubby and I called a friend to join us for dinner at Cheddar's. I broke from my go to choice and tried the Burbon Glazed Salmon. And what a good choice that was. It was delicious. Our waitress was awesome, checked on us often and kept our drinks full. Hubby spoke to the manager to let him know how much we enjoyed our meals and service.“