Best Lunch Restaurants in Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

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AnchorageButchertownClarksvilleDowntown LouisvilleEast LouisvilleEast Market St - NuLu

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64 restaurants available nearby

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1. Jack Fry's

4.9

Exceptional(2809)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 45 times today

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.

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2. The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails

4.5

Awesome(216)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 21 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.

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3. La Bodeguita De Mima

4.8

Exceptional(4421)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cuban • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 111 times today

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.

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4. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(2792)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 48 times today

Repeal is Whiskey Row’s only oak-fired steakhouse, located at the birthplace of J.T.S. Brown & Sons Bourbon Company in Louisville. A stylish departure from a traditional steakhouse, Repeal uses a wood-fired grill stoked daily with reclaimed American Oak bourbon barrels. Repeal is a tribute to the Repeal of Prohibition – a place to see, be seen and celebrate the rich tradition of the building in which it resides.Now serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

5. Le Moo

4.7

Exceptional(5938)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 29 times today

Louisville’s locally owned “Le Moo” is a dimly lit ambiance inspiring an elevated yet unstuffy menu of fine steakhouse fare +100 bourbons, yet there’s no jacket required. A must-do for dinner + brunch in Lou, KY.-Food Network “Top 25 Steakhouses in America”, -“Best Boozy Brunch”, Readers Choice“ Go ultra-luxe at Le Moo with a unique chef's tableside presentation of theMiyazaki Wagyu, a Grade A5, marble score-10 cut from Miyazaki, Japan, considered the best steak in the world. Mark the moment with a complimentary certificate of authenticity featuring an official nose-print from the cattle and the option to add your fingerprint.”“ Next-level things by calling ahead and requesting to dine at Le Moo's one-of-a-kind vintage Louis Vuitton booth, which is made with 17 pieces of vintage luggage and accommodates four to five diners.” - OpenTable Editorial TeamBest in Louisville for Birthday dinner celebrations due to the ‘your age off your steak’ deal and the special experience surprises.

6. Le Relais

4.9

Exceptional(1979)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 29 times today

Please call 502-451-9020 for groups of 6 or more. Reservations preferred. Situated in the historic airport terminal of Bowman Field, Le Relais offers a fine dining experience like no other in Louisville. Here you’ll find exquisite French cuisine, prepared with only the finest, freshest ingredients, combined with relaxed, first-class service and an intimate, 1940s art-deco interior reminiscent of the café from the movie “Casablanca”.We are also open every last Friday of the month for Lunch from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please visit open table to make your reservation.

7. Noche Mexican BBQ

4.7

Exceptional(122)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 16 times today

Noche Mexican BBQ specializes in West Texas BBQ fused with Mexican Favorites. Located in a converted Lutheran church, the atmosphere is elevated by stained glass windows, high wood-beam ceilings, and Day of the Dead decor. Ask to dine in our choir loft for a one of kind experience. Known as a perfect spot for date nights and celebrations, Noche also offers happy hour and weekly specials. Join us for any occasion! We look forward to seeing you.

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8. Porch Kitchen & Bar

4.2

Awesome(894)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown Louisville

Booked 30 times today

Serving comfort food and a soulful experience, Porch Kitchen & Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & weekend brunch.

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9. 211 Clover Lane Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1272)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • St Matthews

Booked 25 times today

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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10. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7

Exceptional(7749)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown Louisville

Booked 106 times today

River House Restaurant and Raw Bar is Louisville’s premiere riverfront dining destination. It is the vision of award-winning chef and restaurateur John Varanese and seats 330 in its main dining room, raw bar, and patio. Guests experience a charming “home like” atmosphere as they enter the restaurant from the front porch garden area. Enter through a 20-foot tall by 40-foot wide water wall, and enjoy intimate decor, and a floor-to-ceiling glass wall overlooking the back courtyard and river, River House is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. The menu features regional cuisine with a Southern flair and an emphasis on fresh seafood including Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, BBQ Braised Beef Short Rib, and the Maker’s Mark Bourbon Barrel Smoked Salmon. Our 15 foot raw bar features assorted raw oysters, king crab, and jumbo shrimp. Reservations are recommended. We look forward to serving you!

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JAMES
Nashville •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The entire dining experience was outstanding. The servers & wait staff were so friendly & asked us questions then offered suggestions from drinks to dessert. Fantastic! The food quality & preparation to the presentation met the highest of expectations. We even got to talk to the head chef & ask him some questions. My wife& I truly appreciated that.
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Le MooPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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4.7
M
Michael
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Third time coming here, food and Mojitos are fantastic. Will definitely be back.
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La Bodeguita De MimaPrice: Moderate• Cuban• East Market St - NuLu
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4.8
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Kevin
Central Kentucky •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
A comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, attentive service and friendly staff. The food was well prepared, hot and excellent.
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Repeal Oak Fired SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Louisville
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4.8
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RajeshVIP
Central Kentucky •96 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Music in the background so classy. Lunch food and service were both outstanding. Lunch menu a bit heavy towards fish.
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Jack Fry'sPrice: Very Expensive• American• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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4.9
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Joanne
Central Kentucky •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great friendly service, delicious food, generous portions and pleasant decor! A great lunch experience. The cakes are amazing!
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The Café Southern Kitchen & CocktailsPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Louisville
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4.5

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