50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Louisville

“Absolutely fantastic dining experience! Food was great, atmosphere out of this world. Best dinner we had in Louisville!“

“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.“

“Best burger hands down. 🔥 Love that it is grass fed grass finished! 🐄 Get the Jay's sauce for your fries you won't regret it. 😋 Staff is incredibly sweet! ❤️“

“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.“

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

“i follow a blogger on youtube that travels the world. he is visiting Ethiopia and through watching it learned that Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee. So i googled Ethiopian coffee shops in Louisville and found Abol cafe. visited today and had some pour over coffee, it was the best coffe i've ever had, and i have tried coffee everywhere!!!! believe me when I say this place has the best Coffee around. This place more than exceeded my expectations of Ethiooian Coffee!!!! I will be visiting this place alot more.“

“So glad I found this spot! Great flavors, great deal! Bring the whole family! Lots of options not just froyo“

“FABULOUS fresh and authentic. We will be back!“

“Had a great time on what ended up being a private tour for my wife and I since no one else signed up. I'd give it 5 stars if this were Yelp. Really interesting story on their more recent challenges and how they have thrived/survived. They have some great whiskeys to try and some of their unique finished stuff is incredible. If I had one complaint, it would be the plastic tasting cups.“

“Visiting Louisville and two days in a row coming to this fabulous establishment! Absolutely amazing food and Lexi at the bar offered the best service!“

“Friday night date night and it doesn’t disappoint. Had the barrel aged double bock and the imperial stout, and of course the excellent pizza and salad. Great place to start the weekend.“

“You won't regret it! Delish!“

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

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

“Ryan was our server this evening and he was absolutely amazing! We had a large group for our kiddos graduation. Thank you for the great food, atmosphere, and drinks! Was well worth coming from Texas 💕“

“Usually don’t go out to bakery’s due to having a lack of selection I enjoy, this exceeded my expectations for such a small amount of options… if you’re from Mi they are like crumbl cookie but overall better flavors, taste way fresher, and cheaper then 99% of places I’ve been, if your local to LV KY they would be a great spot to get treats consistently, I am from mid Michigan and have saved this in my phone in case my work ever sends me near again :) 10/10 5star“

“So much easier on our emotions than visiting a shelter, so you can interact with the fur babies and relax until you reach a decision. Great coffee from Quill's Coffee and yummy snacks! Amazing volunteers who help to make the entire experience very relaxed and chill.“

“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.“

“I like Brian the bar tender. He is nice, friendly and does a good job. He sure knows how to make a good manHatton I would recommend this place to every body.“

“Today, I and my husband visited the restaurant for dinner. Their sushi always so delicious and staffs very nice!! Can’t wait visiting to there again! Strongly recommended!!“

“One of the best burgers I have ever had.“

“Amazing! Food was superb and so was the wine, atmosphere was exceptional in every way, the music the colors inside, the lighting, they even had Laguiole knifes (French steak knife). Spotless clean. Great service, they give you time to decide then they give you time to enjoy your meal and your company (no one brought the bill and said we are not rushing you but here is the bill). They brought us a little birthday cake with a lit up candle when they found out we had a birthday and it was complementary. Child friendly with high chair at our table and they offered a kids menu. There is a bar style seating around the large bar where you can have your meal or just drinks. They have a very nice outdoor seating area. Plenty of free parking in the parking lot.“

“We stopped by and this is the best ice cream EVER! The staff was so kind and helpful. The flavors were unique and delicious. We learned all ice cream was made in house and you can tell! I will be coming back and you need to make a stop anytime you are in Louisville!“

“My friends and I ate at malones tonight. It was an amazing experience. We had 2 wonderful servers, Robbie and Louis , they were very attentive and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. We can’t wait to go back!“

“Wonderful service and great cozy comfort food!!!!“

“Excellent whole-bean coffee; best anywhere! Fantastic ethic, excellent customer service.“

“The chef is a genius. The soups are outstanding. I have never had one that wasn't absolutely delicious. The tuna is great and the meat sandwiches are not skimpy. Ever have the opportunity to visit you will not be disappointed“

“Ate here for the first time this morning, and will most definitely go again! The food was fantastic, the wait staff professional and friendly, atmosphere enjoyable and very relaxing. Highly recommended!!!“

“We did the SUP yoga class and loved it. Thanks for tailoring it to our group and giving us play time along with leading us through poses.“

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

“Amazing selection of flavors!!! 💙“

“Alimentos y servicios de excelencia. Recomendados 100%.“

“delightful coffee and food options“

“Excellent pizza with a good brew selection. I look forward to visiting again!“

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

“Love this place. Mellwood Tavern gives you two completely different experiences under one roof, and both are worth checking out.

Downstairs is exactly what a great Louisville dive bar should be—laid back, unpretentious, and stocked with a really solid beer selection. The real star, though, is Tuesday night fried chicken, which might honestly be the best in Louisville. It’s crispy, flavorful, and absolutely worth planning your week around. And whatever you do, don’t skip the potato cakes—they’re the perfect side and honestly complete the whole meal.

Upstairs is a total contrast in the best way. The renovated private hangout space is quieter, well-appointed, and perfect if you want a more relaxed vibe. Between the dart boards, TVs, and comfortable setup, it’s an awesome place to watch whatever game you want, hang with friends, or spend a long night throwing darts without the chaos of the downstairs bar.

It’s rare to find a place that nails both the classic dive bar feel and a polished private hangout space, but Mellwood does it perfectly. Tuesday chicken alone is worth the trip. “

“Nice little place, tasty beer! Can’t believe it took me this long to get there!“

“great service, great prices, friendly“

“We had a great night with the family! So many games and attractions for all of us. The staff and service was top notch. Can’t wait to come back!“

“My daughter and I had the best experience with Leo and Mary and Fante's coffee. Today is my daughter's birthday, we met Leo and Mary's a restaurant this morning and started discussing coffee. They informed me they owned this shop, so they called ahead, reserved a special seat for her. The guy who made the coffee was exceptionally friendly, and makes an amazing latte! This is the first time I've been here, but will most certainly be back!! Couldn't recommend this place more. Thanks for making my 11 year olds day!“

“My wife and I went for Valentines dinner. She had the Shrimp and Lobster pasta while I had the prime rib, both were delicious. Since they had a special menu for the holiday we are anxious to get back and try the regular menu.“

“We visited here for a birthday party earlier today. The girl who waited on us was named Kaylee. She was fantastic. However there were 30+ of us and she was running the show alone. The kitchen mixed up our food and we had missing food. She was running 95% of the food to us and got ALL of our drinks by herself. She was the only server assigned to us and she did ALL the work. As a server myself for 10+ years that's absolutely ridiculous. I've always shared a party that large with another server and if for some reason I was on my own my coworkers helped me with drinks and helped run food. She had no team players except ONE time a young lady helped by bringing two appetizers to the table. A manager should always come see how service and food is before the party leaves and we didn't see a manager for the 3 hours we were there. Thank you to Kaylee for handling the party on her own, you were fantastic ma'am.“

“Always love going here! Humans get in free so it’s lovely to go without a dog and just to get your puppy fix without having to worry about chaperoning your own. My friends and I love going here for a chill night out.“

“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!!“

“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“

“Absolutely delicious! The food and service were amazing. Definitely returning for more. Bonus: Alpha Gal friendly“

“Really enjoyed our visit at Zombie Taco’s. The bartender Justin was great and made some delicious drinks“

“Good beer makes good neighbors.“

“First of all, we are not even sweets eaters. But, after our recent trip to Italy for the first time, we have been longing for authentic gelato. Stopped in tonight to get some to go, honestly was trying to keep my hopes reasonable. Bought mint choc chip, salted caramel and orange creamsicle. Tried two and oh my!!! The creamy texture and flavors took us right back! Love this place and will return!“

“great place! Great food and atmosphere!“