38 Best Southern Restaurants in Louisville

“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!!!“

“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.“

“I’m actually afraid to tell how special this place is! Because I’m selfish like that. But I’ll share. I have never had a negative experience here! Food great , service great, environment great!“

“Great place to come and eat with your family and friends or even just by yourself if you need a place to grab a bite and get some work done“

“We loved the friendly service, great food and quick food delivery. We had the chicken biscuit with gravy and omelet plus bloody marys and coffee. Thank you- we will return!!“

“A quiet and relaxing gem a feel of a speakeasy with the Kentucky flair. Good drinks + great food.“

“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.“

“First off kuddos to the Chef!! We had an absolutely phenomenal dining experience. The staff was amazing and so attentive. Special thank you to Ashley the owner, your energy was amazing and you were so inspirational and motivating to your team. Thank you for seating us at the chef's table it was a one-of-a-kind experience! I wish you and the team nothing but success in the future you guys were all amazing!! GD“

“I ordered the BBQ platter. I am a foodie person and always looking for quality food. 2nd time visiting. The meats was good and seasoned. The macaroni & cheese was very dried tasted as if it's been reheated instead of fresh. Greens was good. I will not be getting macaroni anymore. 😒“

“Phenomenal experience as always“

“Brilliantly planned and conceived menu that featured high quality food that was creatively prepared. The portions were generous for a tasting menu. We really enjoyed that we were not at all rushed through our meal nor was there a long lag between courses. A truly memorable experience.“

“My sisters and I were in town for a graduation at Ft Knox. We decided on this place it looked interesting. The food smelled delicious as we were being seated at our table. We had made reservations. Every other dinner guests were dressed nicely. The service at first was slow but then picked up once our waitress took our drinks order. We ordered the truffle parmesan garlic fries for apps. Good choice. I ordered shrimp and grits, my one sister ordered lemon ricotta ravioli and my other sister got a grilled chicken salad. Overall our meals were 8 out 10.“

“I highly recommend this place. Best food we had i. The week we spent in Louisville. The Merle’s Melt was fabulous as were the garlic Parmesan fries and candied maple bacon.“

“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.“

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

“They have a new menu and it is outstanding! Everything we tried was excellent and the service matched. It was already very good but they have definitely stepped it up. It was a full house on a Tuesday evening so you know it's good. Highly recommended.“

“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.“

“Stopped in this morning and if you want a biscuit like your South Carolina grandmother made This is Your Place Honestly one of the Best biscuits I’ve had since I was a little boy knee high to my grandma. Excellent food, very friendly and helpful folks Just an Outstanding visit, We Will be Back,“

“Wonderful experience every time I eat at Louisville Smokers. The Pit Master Chills attention to detail and Authentic smoke flavored and perfectly seasoned Meats are the best in Louisville KY. I highly recommend this place“

“Every item was delicious and completely fresh. Alot of places don't provide freshly fried chicken or fish. BSC does it so well. All of the sides were fragrant and wonderfully portioned. Great all around meals for the price point as well. I will definitely keep ordering here.“

“We have ate here at least 5 times and every time the food & service has been great !! We first ate Gus’s in Memphis and have also been to the one in Little Rock . We were happy to find out we have our own Gus’s right here in Louisville !!! If you have never had it you need to try it . It will not disappoint !!!“

“10/10 Food was amazing. Drinks were great. The service was fantastic. We recommend Austin M.“

“Tried for the first time and WOW! Great pricing, friendly staff, and very fast service!“

“Rib tip dinner was great! Had the sweet & spicy chili sauce and came with two sides and a roll. I got greens, baked beans, and added a side of the fried taters and onions. All of it hit the spot with a ginger ale to wash it down. Very nice people inside. Great little neighborhood eatery I recommend.“

“Amazing food and great service!“

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

“For my sons birthday, Jacob Withrow ,he wanted family to meet at the Village Anchor (10 of us ) We all have been raving over how good the food was after we left there yesterday. It all came out in a timely manner and done the way we asked , and Bravo to the chef. Our waitress Melissa was fantastic she was on to of everything and made sure we all were taken care of and happy . My husband is very picky when it comes to food and he was absolutely gives 10 stars to the Village Anchor. We all said we would make the 2 1/2 hour drive to eat there again. This was a great choice my son Jasob Withrow made. You did very well Village Anchor !!!! Peggy Hubbard, Somerset Ky.“

“First time going.
Highly recommended by a stranger-friend.
Very well organized.
And extremely clean
Friendly staff.
Food delicious.
I had cat fish and my boyfriend had baked chicken.
Green and mac were ok!
Everything else amazing“

“I thoroughly enjoyed my fried catfish, greens and dressing with gravy. The sweet tea with lemon was very refreshing. My sister also liked her catfish sandwich and sweet potato side. I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“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.“

“We went today for our 11th anniversary and ut was absolutely wonderful. The staff was friendly, professional, and exceptional. We had Caleb as our server, checked on us and even made sure our food was cooked exactly how we wanted. They were all very informative and answered all of our questions.“

“I had never been here before but it was highly recommended to me when looking for a main dish for a baby shower. The ease for ordering and pickup was great and everyone enjoyed the mini croissants and the variety of salads I picked out. The Broccoli salad was a huge hit!!! Beth Gruner“

“Review is based on breakfast only served here. The breakfast was one of the best I have had. The food rival many other high end restaurants I have review. All dishes were very creative and delicious. Chief here is excellent. The buffet was good as well. The notable items were-
1. Amazing healthy alvacado toast
2. Eggs Benedict amazing
3. Fruit Plate tasty and beautiful
4. American Breakfast just right

Service was very helpful and friendly. Overall great place for breakfast with consistently excellent food no matter what you order.“

“Amiyah was a wonderful server and our food was good. Thank you so much“

“The food was deliciously?? i had the sweet potato casserole, mac n cheese, fried green tomatoes and sweet n spicy wings??. THANKS SUPPORT BLACK OWNED..“

“Love their wings. I’ve driven 1 hour 15 minutes twice from Lexington over last 3 months to pick up wings.They were able to accommodate a 100 wing order same day on February 3, 2024. Had a party yesterday and now 10 more of buddies our fans of the wings. Appreciate y’all.“

“Finally got to try the food yesterday! The owner is very friendly. The food was amazing! I got a variety to try. Chicken wings, big fried pork chop, tender ribs, Mac and cheese, yams and potato wedges. I will definitely be back!!“