50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants St. Matthews

“We stopped by Saints Pizza Pub & SkyBar on a Friday evening while hanging out with friends in Louisville and looking for a new bar to try. We ended up really liking the place. It has a fun, relaxed pub vibe inside, with a good bar setup and plenty of drink options, especially if you like trying different beers.

We ordered a few things to share, including the Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Buffalo Chicken Dip, pizza, and wings. Everything came out good and worked well for a group since we were mostly there to snack, talk, and enjoy the evening. The dips were a nice start, the wings were flavorful, and the pizza was exactly the kind of food you want at a casual bar hangout.

What we liked most was the overall atmosphere. It didn’t feel too formal or rushed, so it was a nice spot to sit around, have a few beers, and catch up with friends. Definitely a good place in St. Matthews if you’re looking for pizza, wings, drinks, and an easygoing place to spend a Friday night.

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“i never write these posts but i had to shout out Russell and Simra/Samra (unsure of the spelling). They work at the Fern Creek location and really helped turn my bad day around today!! they went out of their way to make sure that i was okay and even gave me a free drink when they didn’t need to. this location is so far out of the way for me but because of their service and warm personalities i will be back!! please somebody make sure they see this“

“After a LFPL Walking Tour that ended at 7:30 pm Starbucks was the only place nearby where they were open late enough to get a coffee. Fortunately there was no line at the drive through and service was very friendly and speedy. And of course the coffee was piping hot. Sometimes at Starbucks that is not always the case. No complaints.“

“Mike was an absolute gem. BOUNCING between multiple orders, handling customers with ease and efficiency, and maintaining a bright smile through it all, Mike was the ONLY one there without a manager and did it all. The food was just what we needed after a long trip, and Michael was just the face we needed to see to continue down the road.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Amazing food and atmosphere. The beer selection is always on point!“

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

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

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

“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!“

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

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

“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“

“First visit but it won’t be our last. Food was amazing, and the service was awesome!“

“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.“

“They have the absolute best matcha I’ve ever had 💚 Super friendly, great environment, and the best place to do homework.“

“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 💕“

“great service, great prices, friendly“

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

“Ice cream was good. I think there needs to be a better menu, and then one small thing would be if a customer comes in, try and be a little more welcoming. (THEY WERE NOT RUDE) just didn't feel like I was being given much of a service. I mentioned I had never been there before and I didn't know what was good and they kinda just stared at me. Again, not rude, I think just young and doesn't know customer service very well. Meant only to be as a room for improvement, not to hurt this business. I will try again for sure!!!“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Food was incredible and the service was amazing. Felt like I was eating at a family gathering!“

“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.“

“Best pho in town. Look out for the specials. They should all be regulars on the menu“

“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.“

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

“The food was amazing. We ordered about 14 tacos and two Mexican coke for $35.“

“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!“

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

“Perfect breakfast/brunch spot. We were sat right away and the service was excellent. Will definitely become a regular spot for us.“

“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. “

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

“delightful coffee and food options“

“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!“

“This is the best shaved ice we have had outside of Hawaii. We drive 45 minutes just to get it.“

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

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

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

“The pizzas, especially the New York style, at Boombozz are very good. Th8s visit I tried one of their sandwiches, the Italian with a side Ceasar salad. It was very good and would get it again. David our waitstaff provided great srrvice and he was very professional and also very personable which is a great combination as a server. I recommend BoonBozz.“

“Lovely coffee shop! I ordered a seasonal drink which was delightful. The rosemary scone was warmed up by the barista and was delicious. The atmosphere is welcoming and homey, very relaxed. I love the outdoor patio and landscaping, I would love to sit outside next time I come back on a sunny day. Baristas were also very friendly and helpful. I will certainly return and am excited to try other menu items!“

“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.“