New American Restaurants in Louisville, KY

“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.“

“The "atmosphere" is fine... The tables and chairs look and feel like they belong in an 80s pizzeria, and are showing the wear and tear of being older, outdated, and not the best. And if that makes you not want to eat here, you are a damaged person... This food is amazing. As in, making a good run for best burgers in the city amazing. The prices are reasonable, the selection has something for everybody, and the staff are wonderful. But... My friend, Bro, Dude, Bruh... The food... This is 'why didn't anybody tell me it was this good' level. This is 'why did I wait so long to try it' level. If you haven't been here for the food, you are failing at life“

“Great experience yesterday at Copper & Kings with 6 of us! Visiting family here from Long Island, NY, we know about wine production, but nothing about Brandy/Bourbon. Our tour guide extraordinaire Ryan, taught us so much fascinating info to go along with the sampling of product! The sonic maturation process left us all amazed. The tastings, with unique chocolates, in a striking rooftop area looking at the Louisville skyline, was elevating, and now just bc we were on the roof!
Ryan was knowledgable, interesting to listen to, and a natural tour guide.
Thanks for a memorable experience!“

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

“We’ve been here so many times and have always loved it.

Tonight, we tried to just our fantasy football draft with them but our league failed to show. We’d planned on 15 but not even half showed up. But this team still honored their fantasy football draft party for us - gave us a TV to watch the game we wanted (and this went way beyond the call of service) and they still honored their discounts.

We had actually no idea they did these thing for fantasy football drafts, so if you are drafting soon. You need to go here! Last minute. Amazing management and waitress staff.

We love bungalows and will forever be customers.

Killed it guys. Amazing work.“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

“Love the food, every dish we have had was excellent and the coffee..the best!!“

“Honestly, Home Cuisine is the best. I don't cook anymore, and have tried EVERY prepared meal company. Some are good, some are awful, but Home Cuisine consistantly wonderful.“

“We really enjoyed the meal and our server. The dining room is very nice. However, I rated them down one star because the bar is open to the dining room. There was a very loud customer at the bar whose loud talk and braying laugh made a conversation in the dining room almost impossible at times.“

“The chicken and the cilantro rice was excellent.“

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

“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.“

“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!!!“

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

“Great pizza and friendly staff, thank you.“

“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!“

“Stopped in to this place before a concert - it was fantastic! I can’t stop thinking about the Mozzarella sticks!! The burger and sweet potato fries were delicious as well. Highly 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.“

“The Highland Not Brown was fabulous!! Perfect for breakfast or lunch.“

“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!“

“The food was good overall great atmosphere felt sort of like a bar at times but it was all right I do however suggest and or think in my opinion the their meals need to have a combo deal small side something or they need to drop their prices by a dollar to overall“

“This is a definite must I have been here twice and both times I have had excellent service and the food is excellent“

“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!“

“Great drinks, great food, great service. Fantastic river views from patio. But for the LOVE OF GOD, invest in some tabletop fly swatter things. Our dinner was ruined by the flies. Those things cost about $5 on Amazon. Buy them. Or come up with something else. I’ve eaten at the state fair and had less issues with flies“

“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“

“I ordered the Barbecued Baby Back Ribs and a Caesar Salad. I knew I needed to order the ribs after walking past a table and my nose was greeted by the most pleasant whiff of Plum Creek BBQ sauce. They were delicious, fall-off-the-bone, perfectly brushed ribs. I'm not a big fan of shoestring fries, but if you like the style they're good here. The cole slaw is decent. I really like the Caesar dressing on the salad, and it's a hearty portion of salad. My friends had the Veggie Burger and the Mr. Jack's Crispy Chicken Platter, and I heard rave reviews about the burger and good things about the chicken.

Augustin provided excellent service and made sure we had everything we needed for an enjoyable dining experience. The atmosphere is a higher-end casual with dim lighting and a table light great for a romantic or professional meal. I loved my meal here and would dine again.“

“My favorite place for lunch! Great food nice variety and the employees are the best! If you’ve not tried this sweet spot in Middletown, you need to.“

“The surfer girl omelet was excellent. Had a thin layer of sour cream in the middle. Everything muffin was unique and good. The mad platter was plentiful… even my husband with a big appetite couldn’t finish it all!
Service was friendly, quick and attentive!“

“Went here to see a show for my partners 21st birthday and the staff were absolutely amazing! Zach was incredibly friendly and helpful, and made a mean cocktail. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for great music and even better drinks!“

“Currito has become my new favorite. Staff is friendly and helpful. Food is so yummy and I love that I can eat clean, fresh food within my budget. I appreciate the menu choices and love the option of being able to customize and build my grain or salad bowl or choose from their already suggested menu items.“

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

“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!“

“Ryan gives an amazing tour. The rooftop bar is a must. Tracy, Janine, and Roman are amazing at the bar. All very knowledgeable. This is the best kept secret in Kentucky amongst all the bourbon stops. Make Brandy a priority!!! Make this place a priority.“

“If you are looking for beautiful dishes and exceptional service, look no further! Marigold Catering Co. is just that! We love having their team in our event space and cannot recommend them enough! Looking forward to another great year working together!“

“Excellent trainers & varied classes from HIIT to yoga and everything in-between. The gym caters for all fitness levels and ages. Lots of exercise and tons of laughs. Been going for 10 years (having never exercised before) and hate missing a morning.“

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

“amazing food, very intimate setting - perfect to celebrate an anniversary or any occasion. The manager was exceptional. highly recommend“

“We visit often happy hour is a must! Margaritas the best! Happy hour is great $6 margaritas Brunch is great! Dinner is fabulous every single time Thank you naive family!“

“Excellent service and the food and ambiance was great“

“Great venue,food and service was great, will definitely be going back to catch some live music next time.“

“Favorite club in the city!!!!“

“Putt Shack Nashville is a fun experience for everyone! I hosted an office Holiday gathering, an afternoon out with the kids and a girls night …. all of which were super fun! They have a full bar menu as well as a vast array of food options ranging from salads to burgers. Get your group together and give it a try!“

“A gr8 opportunity for people who have the Culinary nitch and for those that refuse to pay 40k to a culinary college that puts you in debt“

“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!“

“Looked for a local place to grab a quick bite to eat and a cold drink. Awesome service and the Makers Mark burger was delicious.
Had myself a West Sixth IPA an and the wife had a margarita

We had our pups with us and the pet friendly patio was perfect. Our server brought out a water dish.“

“My wife and I brought our two daughters to Le Moo tonight to celebrate our youngest turning two tomorrow. We didn’t reserve a birthday table or expect anything special, but as we were leaving I politely asked the hostess if it would be possible to get two balloons for our kids. The hostess kindly grabbed two balloons and was about to hand them to me when her manager stopped her and told her she was not allowed to give them to my children. The hostess was clearly embarrassed and apologized. I told her it was no big deal and didn’t make a scene, but I’ll be honest — it was disappointing. As a business owner myself, I fully understand that you can’t accommodate every request, and policies exist for a reason. That said, after spending around $500 on dinner, and having two young children who were the only kids visibly in the restaurant, being denied two balloons — something that likely costs pennies — left a sour impression. My family has spent thousands of dollars at Le Moo over the years, and this was one of our more disappointing experiences. I do want to be very clear that our waitress, Kay, was absolutely fantastic. She provided excellent service and made the dining experience enjoyable up until that final interaction. I’m sharing this not to demand anything, but simply to provide feedback. Small gestures matter, especially when celebrating moments with young kids. Unfortunately, this was a miss for us tonight.“