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1. The Exchange Pub + Kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(1468)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • New Albany
Booked 18 times today
Housed in a historic Italianate-style building constructed in 1875, The Exchange Pub + Kitchen is owner Ian Hall’s take on a warm & casual neighborhood gastropub. Featuring a 15-seat bar, 120-seat dining room, 16-seat outdoor cafe, & two 50-seat private dining spaces, The Exchange Pub + Kitchen offers many different dining options. Rotating seasonal menus are the focus of The Exchange Pub + Kitchen. Locally sourced products & scratch ingredients are the emphasis of the kitchen. Guests will enjoy open kitchen views as the chefs showcase their culinary skills. American craft breweries highlight the bar program with 12 rotating draught selections and 12 by-the-bottle options. In addition, the bar staff creates cocktails from house-made syrups, bitters, and premium spirits. The wine portfolio focuses on smaller boutique wines, allowing guests to indulge in something new & exciting. The food & beverage menus rotate seasonally.
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2. The Last Refuge
4.5
Awesome(192)
Price: Expensive
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Louisville
Booked 16 times today
The Last Refuge, located in Louisville’s vibrant NuLu district, is a premier whiskey bar and dining destination housed in a restored 1880s German Methodist church. The space blends historic charm and modern comfort with stained-glass windows, vaulted ceilings, and vintage chandeliers, creating a truly distinctive atmosphere. As the flagship for Heaven’s Door Spirits, founded by Bob Dylan, The Last Refuge features an exceptional collection of over 1,500 American whiskeys—making it a must-visit for whiskey lovers and curious newcomers. The culinary program is equally impressive, offering a menu of elevated small plates, artisan thin-crust pizzas, fresh salads, sandwiches, and indulgent desserts. Whether you're exploring rare spirits or enjoying a memorable meal, The Last Refuge offers an immersive experience where history, craftsmanship, and hospitality converge.
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3. Neighborhood Services - Louisville
3.9
Excellent(312)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Louisville
Nestled adjacent to the lobby, you will naturally fall in love with Neighborhood Services by renowned chef Nick Badovinus. The restaurant features his signature self-described fare, “honest food & drink in the American tradition.” Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in this warm and welcoming space, known for its perpetually relaxed vibe. With both indoor and outdoor dining that is accessible from the hotel or street, Neighborhood Services entices guests of all tastes. Please call direct for reservations on Holidays as well as for parties of more than 7.
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4. High Stakes Rooftop Grill
4.1
Excellent(160)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Louisville
Booked 3 times today
High Stakes is a modern take on the classic American grill showcasing culinary traditions and flavorsome grilling techniques with a dedication to high-quality ingredients. Paying homage to the come-from-behind winners in life, sports, history, and the arts – celebrating all the unimaginable photo finishes, strivers, and unlikely underdog winners that have made this great country what it is today. Here’s to the winners, the higher the stakes, the more you own that moment in time.
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5. Guacamole Modern Mexican
4.8
Exceptional(1959)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • East Market St - NuLu
Booked 49 times today
Guacamole Modern Mexican is Louisville’s destination for authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Our award-winning chefs have created a menu that typifies the best of Mexican food and cocktails while still bringing their own inimitable style and personality to the plate and glass. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of our one of a kind restaurant featuring handcrafted cocktails, fresh ingredients, and contemporary vibes.
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6. Volare Italian Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(4402)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 51 times today
Discover and savor Italian at its finest!Whether you choose to dine in our main dining area, year-round patio, or private dining facility; Volare boasts an intimate and beautiful setting.Come experience the ultimate in entertaining… a special occasion at Volare. Inspired cuisine, beautiful surroundings and impeccable service are the hallmarks of a great event. You deserve nothing less, and we promise even more.
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7. Porcini
4.8
Exceptional(2975)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 18 times today
Established in 1992, Porcini is an independent, award-winning restaurant located in the Historic Crescent Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. We specialize in Northern Italian cuisine, excellent service, and offer an extensive selection of fine wines, bourbons, and signature cocktails. Over the last 30 years, we have been privileged to be a part of so many great memories here in our dining room, bar, private dining room, and patio. * For Parties of 8 or more, please contact the restaurant at (502) 894-8686 to make a reservation.
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8. Varanese
4.7
Exceptional(4730)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 14 times today
Varanese settled in Louisville because of its successful independent dining scene, and he believes that the people of Louisville will appreciate fresh ingredients, prepared with a creative flair and a culturally diverse menu. Varanese’s eclectic menu boasts an array of options from stuffed grape leaves, and fried green tomato salad, to new signature entrées: the seared boneless pork chop, and caramelized orange salmon. Finish with a fried banana accompanied by a house-made oatmeal cookie dough ice cream dessert. This New American style restaurant will comfortably seat 150 guests between its bar, dining room and four seasons patio. The four seasons patio of Varanese is an addition to the building, which has a dramatic 20-foot slate water wall. The space is enclosed by a serpentine of glass doors, which retract to offer an outdoor dining experience. Varanese is located at 2106 Frankfort Ave. in the Historic Clifton neighborhood
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9. 211 Clover Lane Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1281)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • St Matthews
Booked 29 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. Le Relais
4.8
Exceptional(2002)
Price: Expensive
• French • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Booked 22 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.

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