Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Louisville

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Louisville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bardstown Bourbon Company Kitchen & Bar

4.9

4.9 (2638)

$30 and under

American

Bardstown

About the restaurant

Thoughtfully executed, approachable cuisine informed by both Kentucky classics and the world's finest flavors. We source locally, calling out the farms right on the menu, and make everything in house. We call this the Modern Kentucky Experience.

Please allow ample time to enjoy your meal prior to a tour with us. Our suggestions: 1-2 guests 1 hour 15 minutes, 2-4 guests 1 hour 30 minutes, 4- 8 guests 1 hour 45 minutes, 9-12 guests 2 hours

We extend a 15-minute grace period for reservations, after which tables are released.

Top review

MarkVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Food was very good and service was excellent. Be aware that the online menu is outdated here and there as of June 12.

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4.9

4.9 (2791)

$50 and over

American

Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

About the restaurant

Jack Fry's serves up southern fare in a setting that's been a part of Louisville, Kentucky since around 1933. Visitors can step inside for lunch, dinner or cocktails, all to the soothing notes of live jazz. Once a hangout for local sports enthusiasts, Jack Fry's is now known for its fine dining and family-friendly atmosphere.

The executive chef prepares southern specialties and adds a bit of French influence to create local favorites like shrimp & grits, lamb chops and Jack's burger. Jack Fry's provides a friendly atmosphere and live jazz , ensuring the entire group will find something to enjoy.

Top review

Thomas

Dined 4 days ago

Great quality meal with amazing service and great atmosphere.

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4.9

4.9 (85)

$31 to $50

American

East Louisville

About the restaurant

Watch Hill Proper Bourbon Bar & Kitchen is a unique restaurant experience located in the heart of bourbon country. Open to the public, we offer the largest selection of American whiskey in the country along with a world class cocktail program made entirely with American whiskey. Chef Michael Crouch is a master of blending flavor to pair with our whiskey, cocktails, and wine offerings.

Hours of Operation
Join us for an exceptional dining and bar experience throughout the week.

Tuesday – Thursday
• Bar: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Kitchen: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Last seating at 9:30 PM)

Friday & Saturday
• Bar: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Kitchen: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Last seating at 10:30 PM)

Top review

Kenneth

Dined 3 days ago

Great spot with great food and the most whiskey in volume and variety you will ever experience.

211 Clover Lane Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1256)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

St Matthews

About the restaurant

211 Clover Lane is an intimate, hidden gem in the heart of St. Matthews. Using the finest ingredients from local purveyors and fish from both coasts. The menu changes weekly and the wine selections are all boutique. French country decor and beautifully presented dishes are found at 211 Clover Lane.

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monicaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Sitting inside or on the patio, 211 Clover is one of my favorite lunch spots. The lunch menu is has some delicious and reasonably priced options, however the prices for dinner are overpriced.

Board and You Bistro & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (1611)

$30 and under

Bistro

New Albany

About the restaurant

Board & You Bistro and Wine Bar features hand-crafted dishes coupled with custom cocktails and premier wine listings. Board & You Bistro puts the customer experience at the forefront. Our attention to detail when it comes to genuine hospitality will be an experience in and of itself.
Our menu has been crafted for those with finer tastes, an interest in masterfully crafted entrees, all while maintaining a very affordable price. Our small plates will include a charcuterie board created with the finest cured meats & cheese from around the world. Our entrees are equally delicious with dishes made for any type of diner. Our desserts are for you to indulge & end your meal on a delightful note.
Our cocktails & wine list was created by professionals and experts in their field. Enjoy your experience!

Top review

VickiVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Board and You is one of our favorite places to eat. The staff never disappoint. They all always provide utmost in customer service. The food is always so good. Our server last night, Taylor, went out of his way to make sure we received our food and drinks quickly, despite the large event going on in the bar area. Love this eatery! It's a New Albany gem,

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Popular dish

Bone-In Pork Chop

Popular dish

Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

4.9

4.9 (7415)

$50 and over

Steak

Downtown Louisville

About the restaurant

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, & of course Jeff Ruby's secret recipe cheesecake are all staples of the Louisville menu.
Styled after the great NY steakhouses of the 1930s & '40s, 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 are featured in the Starz series Magic City and the 32-foot wall of wine.

Top review

JamesVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We had a wonderful experience at dinner with great steaks and sides. Staff was great!

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4.8

4.8 (4381)

$30 and under

Cuban

East Market St - NuLu

About the restaurant

Hailing From Cuba, Fernando and Yaniel Martinez have brought their passion and love to the plate, showcasing generations of love passed on by their mothers. Are you ready to experience some of the best Cuban food this side of the equator?

From plantains to the classic Cuban sandwich, we have all of the classic Cuban specialties covered with our twist, of course! Come visit us to see what Louisville has been missing.

At Mima's, we believe in creating an inviting and invigorating atmosphere. That's why you can find different choices to choose from. Whether you're enjoying a delicious dinner in our dining room, a tasty Mojito at our bar, or even a fine hand-rolled cigar on our patio, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Top review

Gianny

Dined today

This restaurant is incredible, to enjoy, good atmosphere 🥰

North of Bourbon

4.8

4.8 (668)

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Germantown

About the restaurant

The Bourbon experience
Blending Bourbon, Louisville, and New Orleans into a unique Southern experience.

Top review

AbbyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our server was Jack and he was very helpful! The seafood scampi was fantastic and the creole cheesecake was hands down the best cheesecake I’ve ever had!

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Seviche A Latin Restaurant - Highlands

4.8

4.8 (2774)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

About the restaurant

Seviche is Nuevo Latino, an eclectic mix of the traditional flavors of Latin American cuisine and its influences infused into new contemporary dishes. Our chef creates new exciting flavorful dishes based on his heritage and formal training. Chef Anthony Lamas has received national acclaim, John Mariani of Esquire Magazine exclaims "Seviche has emerged as one of America's best and most innovative Nuevo Latino-style restaurants, with plenty of the chef's personality packed into every dish." Seviche has received 4 stars from local food critics and continues to be a stand out among Louisville's top independent restaurants.

We have just completed an extensive renovation and expansion. New features include updated bar area, cocktail lounge, state of the art restrooms and 60 person private dining room.

Top review

JamieVIP

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

Amazing food, lovely atmosphere and great service. We dined outdoors on the patio and started with our favorite appetizer there, the Guacamole! The Halibut and Salmon were both perfectly prepared. Seviche is one of my very favorite restaurants in Louisville for a reason.

610 Magnolia

4.8

4.8 (25)

$50 and over

American

Downtown Louisville

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Old Louisville, Chef Edward Lee’s menu is a modern approach to the Southern Table. Louisville is at the intersection of many different traditions and cultures that make up this historic city. At 610 Magnolia, we celebrate everything that is Louisville, both historic and progressive, diverse and complex.

Top review

Corey

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely incredible. 5 stars out of 5 is not high enough from the people to the food. Just outstanding

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