50 Best Seafood Restaurants near St. Matthews

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

“We were sat promptly and had wonderful service throughout our stay. Our waitress, Danielle, was knowledgeable about the menu, friendly and accommodating. Jasmine and John were wonderfully attentive to our needs, clearing plates and refilling drinks. The food was deliciously prepared. Highly recommend the house dessert! Thank you for a wonderful dinner experience!“

“The menu prices are outdated. Add roughly $2.45 for the sandwiches and the combos. The brownies are now $2.50.“

“We were traveling and got a recommendation to try Osteria. The evening could not have been better. Our server Kristy was wonderful and had a great knowledge of the food offerings and their preparation . The food was fantastic. The experience was a 10 out of 10. Thank You Osteria“

“What a fantastic spot.. on the River with additional outdoor protected dining. Fantastic lobster Themador, so many flavors, sides delicious, Kayla, our server knows bourbons. Helpful and accommodating. Wife had scallops… almost custom to accommodate her diatary issues. Service from reception to server…above and beyond.“

“My number 1 go to for fish here in Louisville. I've tried it all. Service is amazing, food portions are great for the price. love seeing the river in the spring time. The only negative is the parking. Hey it's worth the wait!“

“I had lunch at Ziba’s yesterday and it was fantastic! The food was fresh and delicious and the team was super fun and friendly! I highly recommend stoping by.“

“Small portions and slow service. Food was cold. Would not go back“

“My husband Steve and I ate there today, to celebrate our 33yr Anniversary of the day we met...We had the Monday Daily Meal Special, Lobster and Shrimp Scampi. It Was DELICIOUS!!! Our Waitress was very nice and helpful in getting our gift cards...and we even met a very nice staff member, Stacy, on our way out!!! Was A Wonderful Day!!! Best Life Ever!!!“

“Very clean and great service“

“Beyond the Sun is a great spot if you are looking for a quality meal. The chicken marsala with risotto and roasted potatoes was excellent. Service was friendly and fast with no wait. We enjoyed the outdoor seating, plenty of parking in the back, and very few bugs. A bit pricey, but worth it.“

“Great place 10 out of 10 I would try this place it's really good!“

“I recently visited Moby Dick, and I was pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable the experience was. The place has a casual, no-frills atmosphere that lets the food take center stage. I ordered the kabob platter with rice and a side of their cucumber yogurt, and everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The meat was juicy and perfectly seasoned, and the rice was fluffy with just the right amount of saffron flavor. The portions were generous without being overwhelming, and the meal felt hearty but clean.

Service was efficient and friendly, and the staff seemed genuinely invested in making sure everyone had what they needed. The only reason I’m holding back from a full five stars is that the dining area felt a little cramped during peak hours, and it could get a bit noisy. Still, the food more than made up for it. Moby Dick is a great spot when you’re in the mood for something flavorful and satisfying without breaking the bank.“

“Shalimar has been one of the favorite places for the Mendoza family. Since day one we’ve been treated like family. For over 14 years we’ve been loyal to this place and it’s all due to the great food quality, service and overall environment. Thank you for never changing.“

“Been going to Shark's ?for a while, I love everything about them especially the pan fried oysters and catfish nuggets ?. They have the best cook ? in Kentucky and the best hospitality....Jay and Leonard they are the best!!!! The food is super, the restaurant is very clean..“

“Here from out of town and this food was AMAZING & very reasonable!! Would definitely recommend!!“

“Make sure to say hello to Chris behind the bar!! And order a Shrimp Wreck Mary.“

“I have eaten there several times and whatever I order has been delicious. My favorite Mexican restaurant“

“Best cozy atmosphere… best wings and smoked tuna dip out there!!!!“

“In these changing times, everything seems like a rip off. Old favorites are disappointing, prices are through the roof, portions shrink. Bless Moby Dick for not following these awful trends. They are same wholesome restaurants I grew up with.

The portions are good, the prices are reasonable and the service is great. Polite, helpful and friendly staff. Quick service.

Best of all, the food is consistently delicious. Same as it ever was. I had the Moby Dick sandwich, fried okra and a large Pibb. Tasted as good as ever. Just perfect.

No matter the location, they’re all good. I ate this time at the Jeff location by happy accident and it was just as great as all the other locations.

Please don’t ever change, Moby Dick. You’re doing it right. Take good care of your employees and keep serving up delicious food!“

“We celebrated our anniversary here yesterday with a delicious lunch. Our server, Amanda, was so friendly and helpful! Hubby had the cod and fried oysters and declared the oysters were the best he ever had. My shrimp basket was loaded with huge shrimp and the Cajun fries were very good. We topped that great meal off with complimentary slices of strawberry and chocolate cheesecakes for our anniversary! We will definitely be back!“

“I love this place! We always get the best food and the best service. Tonight our server was KiKi. She was awesome!!��“

“Our grouper and fried fish and chips were excellent! Sides were also very good. This was our first visit and we look forward to becoming regulars!“

“We just left there. It’s derby day 2026 so they weren’t that busy but the girls that were working were genuinely so nice and so attentive!! One of the girls checked on our drinks the whole time we were eating, which is super nice because she’s not working for tips. Anyway, this was the best Moby Dick food and service I have ever had!! Thank you. 😊“

“Out of all the "fast food" fish places, this one is the best! Personally, I order the Fish and Clams when I go, you dont have to order that but you're also entitled to have a wrong opinion of the best thing to eat, Perfect place for a 3rd date, would willingly fight a goose in the parking lot to get inside if I had to, inside its exactly what you would expect... old people taking up all the tables like some sort of early dinner club, I believe I was the only person not wearing geriatric tennis shoes out of all of my visits there. I feel like the restaurant is slightly misleading because they dont actually have whale on the menu, it seems like basic white fish, the same as the old people inside (basic and white). Overall have went, have returned and Lord willing will return again.“

“Great food at a reasonable price. The fish is delicious. Professional and courteous service.“

“My visit to this Moby Dick fish restaurant left me disappointed. The fish sandwich didn't taste like I recalled from earlier years. I don't know if the batter or the oils in which the fish is fried has changed or if it was my taste buds being a bit off from hours earlier brushing my teeth with toothpaste and mouthwash rinse. Consequently, I'm not going to leave the three star rating I would if I knew for certain it wasn't my taste buds affecting the taste. Even still, the fish sandwich was hot and well prepared and tasted fine, but it seemed just a bit off from the exceptional taste I recalled from a regular visits a few years earlier when I regularly patronized the Moby Dick in St Matthews before it closed. I'll try it again soon and make sure I am hours away from having brushed and rinsed. Ha! I appreciate the Moby Dick establishment and that we still have it in Louisville, so I hope my taste buds were off.“

“Erin was awesome. Best server ever.“

“My sister and I had lunch at Ramsi’s today. The crispy pedal salad is consistently delicious. I highly recommend it. The entrée that I ordered today was good but the chicken was overdone. Ramsi the owner came out to apologize and made it more than right for us . TOP NOTCH CLASS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE! Thanks Ramsi we will definitely be back.“

“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.“

“I noticed they have more seafood in the bag than other places. customer service was good and they quick too.“

“Great Atmosphere for the whole family!“

“Excellent food, great service. Love the view.“

“No pictures on this one unfortunately, cause a picture is worth a 1000 words.

Here’s three that sum it up… Just absolutely exquisite

The Salad with the filet medallions and hunks of smoked bourbon bacon 🥓 is to die for… 🤌🏼🌹

Highly recommend when visiting the Louisville area for the Kentucky Derby

Service was excellent and professional and the vibe was totally cool!“

“What not to like, service and food is wonderful. Just priced a bit $$$$$$. But, why not.“

“we absolutely love frequent visits to Pass times..the fish is down right amazing ....but the service is exceptional and makes our trip from Shelbyville. there aren't alot of places you can go and the quality and service are both exceptional and y'all are making it happen. we enjoy it every time. thanks for all you do.“

“This place is a 10/10! The atmosphere and staff were AMAZING!! We came to Louisville for the day to find my wedding dress. After I said yes to the dress we decided to try Mussel and Burger Bar! They made my day 1000x extra special, took care of my food and drinks, and even gave me a platter of desserts to try! We are coming back to Louisville for my bachelorette and we will definitely be visiting this place again! The seafood burger was also delicious!“

“Louisville staple! Delicious fish and fries. The fish is thick and not too much breading. Definitely get your moneys worth! Don’t forget to get the onions on your sandwich. So good! Look forward to it every year on Saturdays. Make sure you get there before they run out!!“

“Just moved to Louisville 2 months ago and I can’t get enough of this delicious food. Easily one of my favorite places here.“

“We’ve loved Yen Ching for at least 15 years. The food is awesome and the staff are friendly and welcoming. We have tried the tofu with vegetables in garlic sauce, Mongolian beef, and beef with vegetables in garlic sauce. Wonton soup and Crab rangoon are the best around! Highly recommend this place! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Food was prepared so well!! All our dishes were nice portions, excellently prepared. Sangria was better than we had in Spain! Waitress was very busy but served us well The only big negative was the noise level. You could not hear folks at your table We would return considering the food was top notch! Yummy mushroom soup, crepe, meat croquettes, empanadas, etc.“

“This place was wonderful! Yesterday was my first time coming to Grassa Gramma and my husband and I went for an early Valentine's date. The decor and atmosphere was breath taking! Just so gorgeous! Our waiter was kind and gave us the specials for the day. I ordered the baked seafood scampi and my husband ordered the cacio e pepe and we loved it! I even reheated my pasta today and it tastes just as delicious as it did yesterday!“

“The best old fashion cocktail we have ever had. The staff were friendly and food was excellent. We will definitely go back.“

“Excellent food ,lot of choices and great people/service! I d recommend giving it a try!“

“Friendliest staff!! Most delicious food! All around perfect dining experience!!“

“We had 3 kids, and our waitress was fantastic! Very patient with the kids, and she recommended wonderful food!“

“Best around“

“My wife and I have been coming here since 2018 or so, we have loved it every single time, enough that I proposed to my wife in the restaurant! Great food, kind staff, excellent decor. All around a great date night location!“

“just had the beechmont burger and cheese fries ordered online picked up ...absolutely one of the best burgers in the city flavorful grilled yummy burger everything fresh“

“Excellent food in the intimate lodge-style dining room and an incredible view of the river!“