Browse menus, reviews and photos of the best places to eat near Shively.
Soul Food · $$
4404 Dixie Highway, Shively
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“I had beef rib and it was cooked & seasoned perfectly. Husband had amazing catfish... it was real catfish, not that swai fish that places serve. The sides & peach cobbler were wonderful! Everyone there was so friendly & helpful. We haven't found soul food like this in a long time. We will be back.”
Steak House · $
4406 Dixie Highway, Shively
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“Great friendly employees. Was a great night”
Southern · $$
3860 Fitzgerald Road, Shively
“Very small quaint spot for date night! Food is great! Bar area is small & cozy but can get extremely loud!”
Coffee Shops · $
4601 Dixie Highway, Shively
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“Blueberry Donut and Jelly Filled!!!”
Fast Food · $
4622 Dixie Highway, Shively
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“There's a Manager named Mercedes in there and she made sure everything I asked for was handle intently and precise, although it's McDonald's I have to commend her professionalism. Keep up the good work”
Coffee Shops · $
231 South 5th Street, Louisville · 5.13 miles
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“Excellent whole-bean coffee; best anywhere! Fantastic ethic, excellent customer service.”
Latin American · $$
813 East Market Street, Louisville · 5.91 miles
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“Had an amazing experience at The Mayan Cafe! Their food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. I also really appreciated how accommodating they were with allergies. The staff was knowledgeable and made sure everything was safe for me. Highly recommend! Will definitely be back.”
Italian · $$$
741 East Oak Street, Louisville · 4.97 miles
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“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.”
American · $$
2295 Lexington Road, Louisville · 7.15 miles
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“We were greeted by friendly service,, and the food was delicious.”
Steak House · $$$$
325 West Main Street, Louisville · 5.35 miles
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“Service, food and atmosphere.”
Bar · $$
1034 Bardstown Road, Louisville · 6.06 miles
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“Definitely a 10/10 experience!”
American · $
4501 Cane Run Road, Louisville · 1.27 miles
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“Great food. Great atmosphere. Loved it”
Cuban · $$
725 East Market Street, Louisville · 5.84 miles
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“Absolutely fantastic dining experience! Food was great, atmosphere out of this world. Best dinner we had in Louisville!”
Bar · $$$
1076 East Washington Street, Louisville · 6.3 miles
“Delicious and creative cocktails, delicious broccoli dish, best French fries in town! Cool and artistic decor, chill and easy atmosphere. Nice to sit at a table by the windows in the bar or in a booth in back.”
Vegetarian · $$$
636 East Market Street, Louisville · 5.78 miles
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“delicious food, large portions, perfectly prepared. amazing staff.”
Cocktail Bar · $
801 West Main Street, Louisville · 5.12 miles
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“Mmmmmmmmm barrel strength bourbon”
Breakfast · $
900 East Main Street Suite 101, Louisville · 5.92 miles
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“We loved the friendly service, great food and quick food delivery. We had the chicken biscuit with gravy and omelet plus bloody marys and coffee. Thank you- we will return!!”
Bar & Grill · $$
113 South 7th Street, Louisville · 5.13 miles
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“Had a pharmaceutical event there today and the service was top notch ! Great food and the drinks are fantastic 🍷”
Southern · $$$$
610 West Magnolia Avenue, Louisville · 3.71 miles
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“Not only was the food creative and delicious, the restaurant offers a true dining experience with great attention to detail. Extra credit for the fact that they did not rush me at all even though I was dining solo but instead took the time to make me feel as welcome and special as any other diner. A truly memorable dining experience. Worth every penny and then some.”
Cocktail Bar · $$
935 Goss Avenue, Louisville · 5 miles
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“We love it here! The entire experience is fantastic.”
Tacos · $
324 East Main Street, New Albany · 5.85 miles
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“Salma was amazing! 🤩 5 stars! Chips and salsa were legit!”
Italian · $$
727 East Market Street, Louisville · 5.89 miles
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“Visiting Louisville and two days in a row coming to this fabulous establishment! Absolutely amazing food and Lexi at the bar offered the best service!”
Coffee Shops · $
930 Baxter Avenue, Louisville · 6 miles
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“The best iced mocha I've ever had. friendly and helpful staff!”
Hamburger · $
822 State Street, New Albany · 6.32 miles
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“The food is so good. The owners are great people. My 2026 goal is to support this business more. My only regret is I wish I’d bought a 2nd burger for later”
Vietnamese · $
5339 Mitscher Avenue, Louisville · 3.52 miles
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“The Pho could cure any aliment and the avocado spring rolls are as fresh as they can get. I've been coming to VK for almost 20 years and am happy to report they continue to be the best Vietnamese food in Louisville.”
Bagels · $
3029 Poplar Level Road, Louisville · 5.6 miles
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“Delicious Bagels 🥯 Recommend 💯”
Steak House · $$$$
101 West Main Street Suite 101, Louisville · 5.48 miles
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“Very convenient to down town . I’m most impressed with the service and atmosphere. Seated immediately and greeted by the on site manager. My waitress joined me with ice water. I knew what I wanted and ordered. I ordered the Caesar salad as an appetizer figuring only 4 scallops were my main course. The salad had a good taste but three times as much dressing as normal. With my scallops I also ordered thick cut peppered bacon. This was more disappointing than the salad. The bacon was supposed to be cherrywood smoked and with maple syrup . Could not taste the cherrywood or smoked flavor at all. They were thick and had a lite glaze of maple. They tasted like grilled ham instead of anything resembling bacon. Now to the main course. The scallops were perfectly cooked with a sear on top and bottom and tasted as good as they looked. The issue was that 2 of the 4 had that familiar crunch of sand. The 1st one I thought it might be the sear- but it wasn’t. I’m not totally put off because I probably will go back tomorrow. This is because how friendly and efficient the staff was. My waitress stopped or acknowledged she was checking very regularly. Also I liked the atmosphere and lively crowd. This time I will go the beef route.”
Pizza · $
614 Baxter Avenue, Louisville · 6 miles
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“Gigantic slices that are delicious! If I lived in Tullahoma I would eat here everyday.”
Bar · $$
634 East Market Street, Louisville · 5.78 miles
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“Quaint, quiet, couple atmosphere nice drinks I will be back”
Bar · $$
335 W Broadway, Louisville · 4.74 miles
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“J. Grahams Cafe was superb. My mother loved it. The staff were helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back.”