50 Best American Restaurants near Louisville

“Great food, service was great( dress code for workers would be nice, shorts & shirts). Please Please invest in putting restrooms closer and CLEANER!!! I enjoyed everything and look forward to coming more but, Restroom needs more and closer!!!“

“We had a fantastic evening - first we were proactively moved from a table next to a large group and therefore noisy to a quieter space in the restaurant- where does that ever happen - secondly our dinners were exquisite- creativity and quality above the price - one of the best meals we’ve enjoyed in a while - had the tuna crisp - burrata salad -osso buco - chicken and trout - financier and olive oil cake - we would happily order any of those again - thank you for a wonderful evening - we will be back !“

“If you love biscuits and sausage gravy this is the place for you. Delicious!“

“Shout out to the bartender, Tara. You were absolutely phenomenal during our visit! Keep making those amazing White Russians!!“

“One of my favorite places to eat anytime I am in Knoxville. Great vibes, food and drinks not to mention the best is Kayla. Always so polite, kind, attentive with an up beat attitude and smile on her face. Such a joy. But please bring back Tuscan Chicken 😀“

“Food is incredible and service was great. Very knowledgeable server. Portions were sizable as far as fine dining goes. Had the chicken and dumplings and they were fantastic, husband had the wagyu steak and it was perfect. Definitely try the bread board.“

“We needed a burger and a quick old fashioned! This place was packed and they still turned out our food and drinks fast! The well whiskey was good too. I should have gotten the whiskey flight! Buffalo trace , welled reserve, Blanton’s, and to finish it off with some Taylor! Man, that sounded like a great choice! This is place is on my Must revisit!“

“Our first visit for dinner won’t be the last! We ordered steak and burgers and were very very satisfied-great quality food! Charity, the manager, and Lily, our waitress, went above and beyond to provide amazing service. It was obvious that that is the standard to which they do business. We were very impressed and will definitely be back!“

“A+. The food was 5star plus!!!! Great server! Highly recommend!“

“Great burgers best burgers“

“Great food and wonderful service.“

“We’ve been to Walnut Kitchen for dinner three times in 3 months and numerous times for lunch. Every meal we’ve had has been absolutely delicious from starters to desserts. Don’t miss out on this gem, with a team that truly cares for your complete satisfaction.“

“Delicious food, helpful staff. Had a great experience!“

“Always a great experience! The food tastes delicious and the staff is always friendly! It is my favorite restaurant to eat breakfast! Maryville, TN location on Morganton Road.“

“Good sno balls on hot days“

“We ate here twice while we were in town, and we loved it! The servers, Amber and Daniel, were fantastic-nice, attentive and great personalities. We will definitely be back there!“

“I loved this place. Intimate atmosphere, great drinks, wine and dinner menu. Enjoyed our meal very much.“

“Fantastic girls getting it done! They should play Fail Army on tv,that’s funny.Not as many guys as you think watch sports at all.I know because I go there a lot.“

“My husband & I moved up to Powell from Orlando in April. We really miss our old Smash Burger place, Cow and Cheese, so 7/4 we spent part of our day at the Mall and tried BR. He had a double jalapeño burger and I got a double mushroom & swiss. Absolutely delicious! We ended up going again today, 7/6 and added Bacon Cheese Ranch fries. Also excellent. They make everything to order but it comes out pretty quickly. We both highly recommend everyone try them. We will be back. They serve Coke products along with 2-3 different fruity beverages.“

“My wife, our 3-year-old daughter, and I stopped in today for a late lunch while visiting Knoxville from Ooltewah (Chattanooga). We're always on the lookout for great spots to eat, and this place did not disappoint. While there was a bit of a wait from ordering to getting our food, we weren’t in a rush—and it was absolutely worth it. My wife did also make the comment that she read that everything here was cooked fresh from ordering. Our server was friendly, attentive, and gave us fantastic recommendations after asking a few thoughtful questions. We ended up loving everything we ordered. As we were eating, we overheard another customer commenting on how good the food was and how busy it had been earlier—it was around 2-3 p.m., so we figured the staff was catching their breath after the lunch rush. We’ll be back in town next week, and we’re definitely coming back here! I signed the check and left it at the table, as we had to hit the road back to Ooltewah and didn’t get the chance to properly thank our server. She was excellent, and we truly appreciated her service. We hope to see her again when we're back next week.“

“I have been eating here for years and love their sandwhich selection! I have always had good service and really enjoy the atmosphere.“

“Today I looked to see who had the best burger and this showed up. So we decided to try it out. We gotta say they have the best nacho appetizer we ever had. They made it like it should be. Then I had the steak burger and he had the all American burger, great food. I have to add the server Laurie was great. She was friendly and very accommodating. Anything we asked for she got it right away. Took time to talk to us and a great server. We definitely found a new place to go to. Thank you so much. 10+ all the way around. Thank you Laurie we will be back.“

“Delicious grits!!! And yummy spicy bloody marys!“

“BEST SPICY DILL PICKLES EVER! Thanks to the best grilled- CANDACE!“

“This place feels like an upscale local bar. Regulars sitting at the bar, which doesn’t bother me a bit. The bar tenders (Katana and Mike) were both very nice and personable. They checked on me regularly. The Caesar salad was good. Pimento cheese and sausage was a bit odd. I’ll definitely be back!“

“I have been eating here for years and love their sandwhich selection! I have always had good service and really enjoy the atmosphere.“

“Delicious, healthy food & cheery place to go!“

“Great burgers and cheese curds! Can’t beat the creamy ice cream!“

“Delicious, healthy food & cheery place to go!“

“If you are anywhere near Knoxville, TN you MUST stop in. This is more than a tea room. It is place to go for home made breakfast, brunch or lunch with a Southern atmosphere. The food is delicious. The friendly owner is onsite making sure everything is done right. We like it so much we came back. Try the pineapple boat with pineapple, chicken salad, banana bread & chips, our favorite.“

“Great service and great food!! The staff and the manager make sure you enjoy your meal and your evening. We will definitely be back ?“

“We celebrated my daughter’s birthday in this place, we took an ice cream cake which we asked for a favor to be placed in the freezer and they made the mistake of placing it only in the refrigerator in which it melted, we were disappointed when sharing it with our guests. Fortunately, the manager was kind to apologize for the host’s mistake and bought us with slices of cake from the same restaurant.“

“I walked in and was immediately greeted by smiling faces ! I order my favorite sandwich, which had a few customizations and Courtney did not mind at all!!! She was so nice and engaging. Literally willing to make anything I wanted! The staff worked well together and my food was out super fast. Very pleased with my visit!!! Wish we could get one in Sevierville!“

“My husband and I ate there today for lunch. The food was fresh and tasty! Staff were all super nice and friendly. Our server was Donna at the Maryville location who was exceptionally nice and attentive to us. She was awesome, and provided service to us that was "above and beyond" our expectations! While we LOVE all Shoney's locations, we highly recommend this location!“

“Waiters And waitresses are the best. Annie was our waitress and she was awesome .there is a new manager who was not very visible or engaging. Not impressed with her“

“This is the best Burger I have eaten in 2022….. Cooked Perfect Medium, And the Onion Rings are to Die For…….“

“My server, Alex was polite and attentive. He gave us refills in a timely manner. The chicken salad sandwich was delicious. Best baked squash also.“

“Delicious sandwiches and desserts- especially the buttermilk pie bar!“

“Best breakfast, friendly staff!!“

“Excellent food & amazingly friendly staff“

“First place I went to eat when I came "home" to Knoxville!“

“We were passing through and decided to stop since we no longer have a Shoney’s in our hometown. The food was great , service was great, and my kids loved getting to try their first hot fudge cake!“

“Pulled through for lunch. The General Neyland was really good and a lot of food. It was a little lite on the chips to everything else ratio. I also ordered a chili cheese hotdogs with onions and spicy mustard. A place not known for hotdogs (or baked potatoes) I want to say do not sleep on these menu items as well. Service was fast and friendly, genuine.“

“1st time at Drakes. Had a great experience. Decent prices, solid food, great inside/outside atmosphere, prompt service that predicted my needs so I wasn't ever waiting and thoughtful on the little things (For example an added halfwall in the bathroom so when opening the bathroom door you don't see guys standing at the urinal). We'll be back.“

“This place was nasty. Food isn't labeled - you have to guess what you're eating. My daughter plated Mac and cheese with a long black coarse hair in it in front of my husband and was so disgusted she didn't even want to eat anything. The "steak" is bathing in what I assume is Montreal Steak Seasoning and some type of juice. My toddler literally ate a breadstick and NOTHING else - not even Jello. I paid for our meal but regret eating here. Sorry just my opinion. Our server was WONDERFUL so I have NOTHING against her.“

“Thank you for going out of your way to help celebrate my special son’s 31st birthday. Jackson has Down Syndrome and is non verbal and loves sports, but isn’t able to play due to his extreme scoliosis - but he loves to watch golf and wanted his party there. I certainly didn’t expect the big sign with his name, a shirt his perfect size and card signed by everyone. You made his day extra special and this mom very happy someone went out of the way. Thank you so much!!“

“Always enjoy going to the CB. Good food at a reasonable price. Always experienced great customer service.“

“As soon as I stepped foot in this establishment, I was greeted with not only the warm aroma of fried chicken but also an intimate massage from the greeter. A meal swipe gets you so much nowadays! Anyway, I need you to understand that my hunger unleashed a primal aggression that had been long chained and subdued. Only a delicious Aramark prepared frozen meal could save Knoxville from utter devastation. Southern Kitchen is not just a home but a hero. Not like Iron Man, more like Hawkeye after he gives up on his life’s ambitions in a deep depressive episode, but a hero nonetheless. Alas, if I had to pick a last meal, it would be Southern Kitchen.“