50 Best American Restaurants near St. Matthews

“Mission BBQ catered our daughter's wedding and they went above and beyond. First, less than two weeks out we added service and other food with no hesitation to our request from Missiion BBQ. The day of the wedding they arrived on time and set up the food for the cocktail hour. Several others arrived later with the dinner food so it fresh and hot. Service was top notch! The employees catering were always pleasant and smiling. The set up was even wedding detailed oriented. When it came time at the end, they neatly packaged all the left over food and left the area nice, neat, and clean. Thank you Mission BBQ (Bel Air, MD)!“

“Great fun night with friends“

“spending time with my daughter and her friend laughing joking around.“

“☘️Always outstanding service and food. Shelby is excellent!“

“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!“

“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!“

“We can't wait to go back next month. If you want some of the best food most made in house, Then you need to go to this wonderful, Charming place. Your treated like family and the food is Heavenly sent. You won't regret it and neither will your taste buds. Don't forget to try one of their cookies or slice of cake. 5 stars all the way around.“

“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!“

“Our server, Abby, was terrific. Our bartender, Mike, is best in class and makes perfect recommendations. The chef, Jeremy, makes the best shrimp and grits I've had. Everyone there is incredibly friendly. Jeremy talked with us after the kitchen closed and was really charming. If you live in or visit Louisville and don't eat here, you're missing something special.“

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

“I moved away from Chicago almost 20 years ago. this brought me right back. I haven't had a real combo beef since I left. this wasn't just wet, it had a full on baptism! well be back soon!“

“This was such a great spot - Anthony was the secret ingredient to the experience. He was a delight to chat with and set the standard for the service level - that said, the berry salad with salmon was tasty! The way the salmon was cooked paired perfectly and the portion was just right. I also adored having coffee in tea cups, it felt so elegant and posh. I will go back.“

“On-line seating request worked great. Until we were seated in the heated outside area. Heat was intense, table was so loose we would not be able to hold it and eat, and table was covered with some sticky substance. We would have asked to move but nobody came to the table. So we left. Sad because the food is good!“

“Great pizza and friendly staff, thank you.“

“Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. The tomato bisque was great!

To note though, you may wait in a long line if you come with a large group of people. This place doesn't have server to come get your order and you need to order in the front.“

“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!!“

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

“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“

“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 😢“

“Very very friendly staff & excellent food! Would highly recommend it to others!“

“It’s Father’s Day and we decided to go to the blind squirrel. It busy and we knew it may be a minute. Our food took a little longer than expected but nothing crazy. Some sweet man from the kitchen brought our food out and apologized for the wait and told us that the food was on him. Such a generous gesture. I would highly recommend eating here. The food was good and the service was excellent!“

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

“I enjoy going to this culvers like atleast 1 time a week. The frozen custard is to die for along with some fresh fries or a butterbuger OMGOODNESS people. Im not a super fan of fast food. Culvers doesn't feel like any fast food place thou. Its so inviting and always smiling faces and helping hands. I love ice cream but frozen custard ive been missing out just fount this place to live for. I have been missing out but not anymore..thank you for being so friendly and inviting.“

“What a wonderful visit! I had never heard of the place but I googled places with bourbon before noon and this place popped up. I’m so grateful that Julia made the entire visit. I’ll be back and hope everything including Julia duplicates the visit! Highly recommend!“

“Excellent service and the food and ambiance was great“

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

“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!!“

“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!“

“We went here Saturday night visiting from Nashville. Seemed like the best views. We sat at the bar and Sam served us. He was fantastic. The crab tartar was ok. Didn’t have alot of flavor but was still good. I can’t wait to drive back up and eat on the rotation dining area. Ps. Tell Sam the girl who wanted the SNACKS says hi. 🤣“

“We used The Copper Room at Orange Clover for a baby shower for a first time momma to be. I just cannot find the words for how wonderful the experience was. First off, the staff, absolutely phenomenal. Every single person I talked to (I’m sorry I don’t remember names, my memory is lacking currently) was so sweet and helpful. I appreciate every single one of you. Second, the food was perfect and delicious. Third, the room itself was everything I hoped it would be and more. The team working helped us make everything absolutely perfect. I cannot imagine a better place to have an event-from the staff, the food, to the location and the service. Beyond grateful for you all! Thank you so so much! ☺️“

“This place is awesome and I hope they consider coming to Fort Wayne, Indiana!!💜💜“

“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.“

“Consistently great food, drinks and service. Definitely a top 5 in Louisville.“

“Never had anything that I didn’t love!“

“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!“

“A great wholesome friends and family diner“

“We had a great experience! The buffalo chicken egg rolls are a must get!“

“We had my daughter‘s bridal shower at this restaurant and let me tell you everything about it was spectacular: the view, the food, the service, parking and accessibility, cleanliness. Julie, the event manager, took care of everything exactly as I wanted it without needing to be reminded of how we wanted the private room to be set up. The servers attended to our needs constantly and were very professional. The food was even better than expected, The restrooms were clean and of course the views were spectacular watching the ships come and go. Truly a wonderful experience.“

“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!!“

“Fun, clean, safe atmosphere! Great place to grab a bite with the kids and then a beer (or several) later on. TV set up is solid, great bar games (Pool, Golden Tee) and it has the #1 ranked burger in the city of louisville!“

“The owner was very active and engaged with tables, and clearly was very proud of their restaurant. And they have good reason to be, the service was solid, but the food was incredible. There was a perfect balance of flavors in nearly every bite, and I had the best pork chop experience of my life. WILL be back as soon as I can.“

“Delicious grilled salmon on bed of seasoned rice with steamed broccoli and green beans accompanied by sweet fresh brewed iced tea. Meal was so tasty I almost returned the next night for repeat performance. Server was attentive, despite her having a large party demanding her attention. I almost asked her to marry me, but reason prevailed. My previous two visits to this Cheddar's were mediocre, but everything about this visit was excellent! Plus, a terrific value in taste, quality and quantity. I hope my next visit will be as terrific, as I hope your visit will also be!“

“The food is wonderful, service is great, and always fun! Beer is always very cold!“

“Great service. Food was amazing!“

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

“Love the vibe, service, quality of food and the value!

Dallas made my experience wonderful. She suggested adding onions and cheese to the chili and it was super good!

Beer, bourbon and chili for around $25! (Plus tax and tip of course.)“

“I had not eaten here in over 20 years. Meatloaf: spectacular as always. Chocolate brownie torte: The best there ever was. Thank you very much Ditto's for still being amazing.“

“Tyler and his staff are the best! He makes the best handmade chicken salad and oh those yummy homemade chips “amazing”!!! Everything I’ve had at Kayrouz has been wonderful! Served in a nice friendly atmosphere! Love it here so accommodating! And they cater too. He has catered several events for our family and friends and I always get rave reviews about his food!“