Jeff Ruby's - Louisville Restaurant - Louisville, KY

Jeff Ruby's - Louisville

Address:
325 W. Main Street
Suite 120 Waterfront Plaza
Louisville, KY 40202

Neighborhood:
Downtown Louisville

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Cuisine:
Steak

Price: $31 to $50

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Jeff Ruby's - Louisville Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.jeffruby.com
Email: jeff.leppert@jeffruby.com
Phone: (502) 584-0102
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Steak, Seafood, Sushi
Executive Chef: Ann Race
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (bar only), Wheelchair Access, Wine
Entertainment: Jeff Ruby's offers live entertainment 6 nights per week.

Getting there

Cross Street: 4th Street
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Optional valet is offered at the entrance of the restaurant on 4th street, with street parking & 2 garages within one block.

A word from Jeff Ruby's - Louisville

The first & only steakhouse of its kind in the Louisville area, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse serves only dry-aged USDA prime beef. While steak is the foundation of the menu, Jeff Ruby's promises to please seafood lovers as well with its raw/sushi bar & seafood entrees.
Jeff Ruby regulars will be… pleased to know that their favorite signature items from the Cincinnati restaurants will be well represented in Louisville. The bone-in filet, the 7 cheese baked macaroni, creamed spinach, truffle flake creamed corn, & of course Jeff Ruby's secret recipe cheesecake will all be staples of the Louisville menu.
Styled after the great NY steakhouses of the 1930's & 40's, Jeff Ruby's promises to be as pleasing visually as it is to the palate. French art-deco design, plush mohair upholstery, hand selected antique furniture and cinematic crystal chandeliers anchored by a 1950s-era antique featured in the Starz series Magic City and the 32 foot wall of wine. Continued

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Diner Reviews

"Palace of Fine Dining with a capital M. For Meat that is! There are many very good to excellent steak houses all over the US, but there are always those very few who achieve the Best of the Very Best...of everything and not just meat. That would be Jeff Ruby's in Louisville. Everyone of the restaurant staff was impeccably dressed, smiling and upbeat. I felt they genuinely enjoyed the fact that I was dining with "them" that night. They should give lessons to all the other restaurants! An incredibly vibrant venue that is so worth calling right now and driving all night to experience! The live Jazz ensemble playing above the amazing bar was over the top! I'll Be Back!"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"I planned an evening with my daughters. We needed at nice dinner and drinks. Excellent choice! Late evening dinner meant the bar was going to be buzzing. It was indeed. We loved hearing the music from the live band. The decor always puts my back in time when women were treated like fine Gems. The wine list was amazing. We enjoyed the raw bar, Filet and Sea Bass. Excellent espresso with Cheesecake to close. Nice night and a wonderful staff!"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Best place for a steak and vibrant scene. The BEST!"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Great service very friendly staff. The food was delicious."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"4 of us dined at Jeff Ruby's just a few nights ago and everything was excellent. We started with a drink in the bar at a high-top table for 4. The bar area was very busy and had great energy. Moving to our table for dinner we started with shrimp cocktail appetizers that were extra large and very good. For dinner everyone ordered a different steak and all were excellent. Each steak was cooked perfectly and we ordered different levels between medium-rate and medium-well. The server kept our drinks filled without being obtrusive and alas, we did not have enough room for dessert. I have been to all of the best steakhouse's in Louisville and can say Jeff Ruby's is a cut above all others in Louisville for my money."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"It was a surprise for my wife's birthday and she had never dined there before. From the moment we entered the restaurant we were treated with the upmost respect. The server (and I apologize that I don't remember his name) was excellent, he answered all of our questions about the menu and made my wife feel very important on her special day. The food is excellent and the portion are large. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone, we had a very excellent and special experience."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"Jeff Ruby's is a great restaurant for a special occasion or romantic date since it is so fancy. Of course, it is definitely a pricy restaurant, but the food is well worth it. We did have to send back one steak though because it was overcooked, but they compensated by giving us 2 free desserts (although they were out of the creme brulee which is my favorite - seriously, how can you run out?!?). Overall, it was a fun, fancy date night."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Can't say enough good things about Jeff Ruby's - Louisville. The food, service and dining scene is tops. I could eat the Mac-n-Cheese every day of my life, not to mention the BEEF! Well Informed staff and friendly folks make this a must visit in Louisville, KY!"
Dined on 2/21/2014
"I took my guy to Jeff Ruby's Saturday night for dinner. I have been to the bar for drinks and appetizers several times, but never a full dinner. We had a wonderful dining experience from the second we walked in the door until we left! Our server, Jon, was fantastic-and they were very busy. Yet he still managed to make us feel special and welcome. Our sushi, steaks, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and green beans were all great-and plenty too take home in a nice Jeff Ruby's reusable bag. We will be back."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"We have been to Jeff Rubys before at Belterra and loved it! This was our first time at the one downtown and it was the best time/anniversary yet! The service was amazing and everyone knew it was our anniversary! Our waiter John was fantastic and his assistant was great! He walked me on his arm to the restroom which I found very curteous and awesome! The food was amazing and we will be celebrating our birthdays and anniversaries at this Jeff Rubys!!!"
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Every member of the staff was authentically engaging. Bourbon selection was extensive with a generous pour."
Dined on 2/18/2014
"My wife and I love Jeff Rubys restaurant. We eat there for all special occasions because fir the money it is the best food and experience. Well worth every penny spent."
Dined on 2/17/2014
"If you haven't eaten here you should. It is a higher end place the the service and food quality can not be beat in this town or most for that matter. A Louisville Must Do....."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Jeff Ruby's has always been our favorite restaurant in Louisville, and will remain so..."
Dined on 2/11/2014
"Highly recommended! Jeff Ruby's offers the perfect ambiance along with excellent service & food. I plan on returning soon!"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"We have dined here a couple of times before and the food was great. This time, everything we ordered was WAY too salty, even the salad! Neither my husband (who LOVES salt) nor I, could finish our steaks. I mean lip-puckering salty! I had already sent mine back because it was cooked medium-rare instead of medium-well, so I didn't want to send it back again. We'll probably go elsewhere next time for a special night out."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Jeff Ruby's goes out of its way to ensure it's guests has a great experience. The staff was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and gave accurate recommendations and was very attentive to our needs. The atmosphere was fun, inviting, yet private at the same time. I got the impression that everyone was enjoying themselves which helped in creating an extremely positive atmosphere. All this created a perfect experience for my wife and I."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"I'm a Texan and was reluctant to visit a steakhouse in Louisville ... I was thoroughly impressed! Service was outstanding , great vibe and the steak, sides and even sushi were spectacular!"
Dined on 1/30/2014
"Really good food product. Enjoyed the fresh sushi as an appetizer"
Dined on 1/28/2014
"This is the only place my husband and I will order steak. It is the best!"
Dined on 1/24/2014
"Outstanding as usual. Have gone many times before and will go again. Definitley worth the cost. Fresh seafood and added great. Just added sushi bar."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Everything was delicious ! The aged steak was awesome and so were the mussels!"
Dined on 12/13/2013
"Jeff Ruby's is an amazing all around restaurant! The food, the service the ambiance is second to none! Highly recommend! AAA+++"
Dined on 12/28/2013
"Lovely restaurant-beautiful chandeliers. cozy booths; Excellent service; Very good food. Little pricey. Extensive wine list."
Dined on 12/30/2013
"We decided to do something special for our Anniversary, so my husband and I went to Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse expecting a really delicious meal. We love our steak! The service was outstanding and really nice people. The food was just disappointing in general. The best was a Bibb salad to start and it was very well prepared and I really liked the apples shredded on top. We go both steaks med rare.The porterhouse was overcooked on the outside when they seared it and caused the outer 4 inches of the steak to be hard and overdone. Mine was a bit overdone too, with the center being just slightly pink. I expected it to be so tender that it would almost fall apart off the knife and it did not. Mashed pot good, but not great, disappointing $160 meal."
Dined on 12/30/2013
"my wife loved her appetizer as best ever anything!!!"
Dined on 12/26/2013
"Our visit to Jeff Ruby's Louisville was part of a two-day getaway. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening there. (as we have enjoyed our visits to other Jr's.)"
Dined on 12/26/2013
"I have been three times, and each experience was GREAT, the steaks are the best around, and the staff is wonderful. This is a nice place to take people for a special occasion, it is pricey, but worth it."
Dined on 12/26/2013
"Enjoyed a great dinner and wine with family and friends! Always a good pick!"
Dined on 12/20/2013
"My husband & I dined at Jeff Ruby's after attending a play at Actor's Theatre. It was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. A terrific date nite! I highly recommend this to anyone."
Dined on 12/20/2013
"Very good. Expensive but for special occasions perfect"
Dined on 12/20/2013
"I Entertain customers for dinner every 3 weeks in the various Jeff Ruby restaurants in Cincinnati & Louisville as I travel there for business. In Louisville on 12/16 i had 6 customers for lunch. They were not busy and it felt like they were not open and was bothered by the fact they had to wait on us and serve us food. More people were walking around & cleaning glasses rather than taking care of the customers, its like they were really annoyed we were there. I have always had Great food & service when having dinner at The Preceint, Carlo's & Johnnys, Jeff Rubys Louisville & downtown Cincy., but the lunch was not even close to the same type of experience. They probably dont care as they are only open for lunch 2 weeks a year till christmas."
Dined on 12/16/2013
"Whenever we're in Louisville for special occasions, this is the place to celebrate them. This is our 3rd time celebrating at "JR's" and its always perfect. Every wait staff is professional in there craft of making you feel special and go beyond all aspects to make your celebration rememberable. We highly recommend Jeff Ruby's, you won't be disappointed. See yeah next when we're in town."
Dined on 12/18/2013
"Mentioned that we were heading for a play following dinner & curtain time, and staff was very conscious of our plans without seeming too rushed. Food was delicious and attractively presented. Staff was pleasant, engaged and knowledgeable about the menu."
Dined on 12/17/2013
"We visit Jeff Ruby's every time we are in Louisville and always enjoy it. The food is fabulous!"
Dined on 12/12/2013
"Had another great evening at Jeff Ruby's, of course that is the expectation. Good food. Great service and great atmosphere. Happens every time I go there."
Dined on 12/13/2013
"We've now been to this restaurant twice in two months which is very unusual for us. My wife and I attended an event inOctober and dined at Jeff Ruby's and as soon as we found out we would be back we made another reservation. The food is excellent, I've never known a steak to taste as good as it does here. We were so impressed with our waiter John H. Even more impressive he remembered what we had eaten two months earlier and what event we were attending...my wife even joked that maybe that had entered the info into the computer to remember us later. I was so impressed with our experience that my expectations for service have been raised and I may never be able to order any 'normal' steak again. Great Job!"
Dined on 12/12/2013
"From the moment you enter the restaurant and experience the upscale decor and taste the best steak in town with impeccable service you know you will be back."
Dined on 12/11/2013
"Do away with that obnoxious piano. We wont be returning because of it (and the subpar 'steaks') my friend sitting right next to me couldnt hear a word i was saying the whole night."
Dined on 12/11/2013
"Most Jeff Ruby's are very good! This was Monday night in Louisville, packed! Great bar, great wine list, steaks very good but order it cooked one more grade than normal, I ordered medium and it was more rare to medium rare! Otherwise great service and food was top notch"
Dined on 12/9/2013

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