Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Butchertown

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Cuisine

AmericanSeafoodComfort FoodBurgersBreakfastCocktail Bar

Regions

Louisville

Neighborhoods

AnchorageDowntown LouisvilleFrankfort Ave - Crescent HillHighlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville RdNew AlbanySt Matthews

Top Rated

CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for fine wines

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

12 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

1. Fork & Barrel

4.5

Awesome(1623)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 12 times today

Fork & Barrel prides itself on serving upscale American cuisine with a focus on local ingredients, craft cocktails, and serving it all with southern hospitality. The Restaurant is located on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky in one of the town’s restaurant rows. The Restaurant seats 100 guests and has reservations as well as open seating at the bar and seasonal patio seating.

A photo of The Eagle - Highlands restaurant

2. The Eagle - Highlands

4.5

Awesome(1196)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 17 times today

The Eagle - Highlands is a comfort food restaurant as it serves up classic American dishes, like the highly-rated fried chicken and sides like mac and cheese. Customers consistently praise the food, service, and ambiance, making it a place where people can relax and enjoy hearty meals.

A photo of Joe's Crab Shack - Louisville restaurant

3. Joe's Crab Shack - Louisville

3.7

Very Good(48)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • West Louisville

Booked 29 times today

Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Guests can indulge in over-sized and creative cocktails, such as the Shark Bite which is playfully garnished with a shark toy. Since its inception, Joe’s popularity has stemmed not only from its menu, but also its retail store. With various pieces of merchandise for purchase, including the ever-popular tie-dye T-shirt with the phrase “Peace, Love and Crabs,” Joe’s has become synonymous with the word “fun.”

A photo of Porch Kitchen & Bar restaurant

4. Porch Kitchen & Bar

4.3

Awesome(894)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown Louisville

Booked 22 times today

Porch Kitchen & Bar serves comfort food that patrons love. From the '3 Cheese Monkey Bread' to the 'Baked Mac N' Cheese', the menu is full of familiar, hearty dishes. One reviewer describes the place as 'a pleasant surprise' and the food as 'outstanding'. The restaurant's relaxed atmosphere is also mentioned in multiple reviews, further contributing to its comfort food vibe.

A photo of Ramsi's Cafe on the World - Highlands restaurant

5. Ramsi's Cafe on the World - Highlands

4.7

Exceptional(520)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 14 times today

Indulge your wanderlust! Our eclectic dining room is full of art and artifacts from our travels around the globe. It mirrors the diverse international flavors on the menu. Every detail was created to take you along on the journey. Casual by design, Ramsi’s Café on the World is an easy place to take an exotic trip. No passport required.Please give us a call for larger reservations or to check for additional availability.

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6. The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails

4.5

Awesome(214)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 19 times today

A unique dining experience with Southern flare located just minutes from Downtown Louisville, NULU, and The Highlands. Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy comfort food classics, huge sandwiches, signature salads, an extensive bourbon and wine list, scratch-made entrées, fresh baked goods, and much more. Voted LEO Weekly Readers' Choice #1 Lunch Spot.

7. 80/20 at Kaelin's

4.7

Exceptional(1253)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to 80/20 @ Kaelins. A new take on the classic restaurant where the cheeseburger was created. A neighborhood spot where anyone is welcome. Bring your family and friends and join us. A great place to watch a game or enjoy some family time. Featuring burgers and classic comfort food and drinks. Try out the 80/20 Malt Shoppe for some house made ice cream or a shake with your burger. Grab a bourbon or local brew to enjoy at the indoor/outdoor bar. Have an evening relaxing on our large patio. Maybe throw a party in one of our private dining areas where we can offer custom menus from casual to upscale. We would love for you to join us. And we look forward to taking care of you. Thanks, 80/20 @ Kaelins

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8. Sway - Hyatt Regency Louisville

4.0

Excellent(409)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Downtown Louisville

Booked 1 time today

Located on the lobby level of the Hyatt Regency Louisville in Downtown Louisville Kentucky, Sway opened on April 19th, 2012, featuring our unique farm to fork concept, as well as an open air restaurant, and an inviting patio putting you in the action on 4th Street. Located Across from the entertainment venue of 4th Street Live you can experience a great meal and some drinks before enjoying the nightlife offered at one of the many "hot spots" it has to offer. Please call us at 502-217-6028 for reservations for parties larger than 6.

9. Pin & Proof

(0)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown Louisville

Look for the back alley neon sign to discover our speakeasy and travel to a bygone era when alcohol and jazz flowed freely during Prohibition. Share cocktails with friends and compete on our four professional bowling lanes as you indulge in the opulent and mysterious atmosphere that alluring havens enticed patrons with decades ago.

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10. The Village Anchor

4.5

Awesome(3997)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Anchorage

Booked 35 times today

The Village Anchor offers a unique setting in Louisville’s east end, both for personal and professional occasions. The Village Anchor Restaurant and Anchor Bar on the main floor bring together stone, red leathers, rich worn velvets, wrought iron, dark woods, Italian appointments, Carrera marble, and the original crimson red beer taps from Churchill Down’s Silks Bar. It offers an upscale-casual, fun environment with an inimitable European flavor and exotic French flair. The lower level Sea Hag Pub offers a completely different look and feel. The “Hag” brings together brick, worn woods, hand-wrought iron, stone, and copper. The 30-foot copper bar with built-in ice troughs chill your favorite brew or wine.Please recognize that we do our best to accommodate patio dining reservations, though seating is based on weather and availability.

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Dermot
New York City •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Had a great meal. Tried different foods and loved them all. Our server had some awesome recommendations. The Egyptian kitchen was amazing as was the goat cheese spread appetizer. So glad we chose to come. Will definitely be back the next time in Louisville.
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Ramsi's Cafe on the World - HighlandsPrice: Moderate• International• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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4.7
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PhillipVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The owner was very active and engaged with tables, and clearly was very proud of their restaurant. And they have good reason to be, the service was solid, but the food was incredible. There was a perfect balance of flavors in nearly every bite, and I had the best pork chop experience of my life. WILL be back as soon as I can.
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Fork & BarrelPrice: Moderate• American• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.5
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Jacob
Utah •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
Always a fantastic experience at The Eagle. Service and food was excellent!
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The Eagle - HighlandsPrice: Expensive• Southern• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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4.5
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Sarah
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •22 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 17, 2025
Good food and excellent service. We had a nice table near the open windows and was very relaxing.
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Porch Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Downtown Louisville
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4.3
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MichaelVIP
Central Kentucky •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 15, 2025
We enjoyed our laid back, fun, and delicious Father's Day dinner at Joe's. The crab leg boils are our favorite.
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Joe's Crab Shack - LouisvillePrice: Moderate• Seafood• West Louisville
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3.7

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