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610 Magnolia
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.8(24)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.Brendon's Catch 23
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(3,273)Brendon's Catch 23 features the freshest seafood flown in daily, with steak, low country and hand held options, as well as signature craft cocktails.
For your special events or corporate meetings, Brendon's Catch 23 offers five (5) exclusive private dining rooms. The private dining rooms are equipped with HDMI hookups and mobile projection capabilities. Our largest private dining room features a double-sided fireplace for that elegant and relaxing dining experience. The full menu or personalized menu packages are offered for groups.
The bar features a soft seating lounge area for relaxing while enjoying our variety of hand crafted unique cocktails. Our Bachelor Fix and Brendon’s 1081 are two of our specialty cocktails and a great addition to any dining experience. Brendon’s Catch 23 Rare Reserve, and allocated wines is a Sommelier driven, menu centric wine list designed to compliment the fresh Seafood, prime steaks and low country items featured on o
J Graham's Cafe
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(1,315)J. Graham's is the home of the legendary Hot Brown and offers guests bistro-style, casual dining in the hotel and features the freshest local produce and highlights Kentucky products.
Serving breakfast and lunch, the Café offers guests a contemporary a la carte menu throughout the week and a delectable brunch buffet on Sundays.
Non-smoking.
Parking: Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking by the Brown Hotel staff.Morton's The Steakhouse - Louisville
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(2,074)What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.
River House Restaurant & Raw Bar
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.7(7,698)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!Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(3,846)Available for Carry-Out! Contact us at 502-580-1350
Established in 1986, by Vincenzo and Agostino Gabriele, Vincenzo's is an award-winning restaurant, located at 150 S. Fifth Street, in downtown Louisville, which specializes in Authentic Northern Italian Cuisine.
Vincenzo's was rated the #22nd Best Restaurant in America by Yahoo Cuisine January 2020, and The Best Italian Restaurant in Kentucky by The Daily Meal in May 2020! Specializing in Table-Side food preparation and flaming specialty desserts and coffees!
Bob's Steak & Chop House - Louisville
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(1,529)Bob’s Steak & Chop House specializes in serving big, flavorful steaks that are hand-selected from the top two percent of USDA prime beef along with Texas-sized portions of our award-winning sides. Our mouth-watering, legendary seafood and cuts of meat are absolutely delicious as we use homemade and local ingredients to enhance the flavor of our signature menu items.
Since 1993 in Dallas, Texas, the name “Bob’s” has been synonymous with a best-in-class steakhouse experience. Over the years, we have built upon the reputation we earned at our original Dallas location by opening restaurants across the nation that proudly offer the best cuts of meat available to guests, no matter where they call home. We are proud to be a part of the local Louisville community and bring the highest quality steak and chops to Kentucky.
We carry an extensive wine selection, hand-picked by our in-house wine buyer, and a full bar stocked with local liquor, beer, and wine.Proof on Main
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(3,837)The ingredients in our menus reflect the region’s sustainable farmers and producers with a soulful and honest approach showcasing the bounty of the Ohio River Valley. Housed in five historic buildings in downtown Louisville, Proof on Main is part of 21c Museum Hotels, the award-winning boutique hotel and restaurant group. The dining room is one of the most striking public spaces in the city, with rotating, contemporary art exhibitions by local and internationally-acclaimed artists alike.
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- SSalvadorVIPCentral Kentucky •2 reviews4.0Dined 3 days agoFood is incredible. However the service was not up to steakhouse standards.More infoSteakhouse Bourré BonnePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Louisville•4.5
- DDwayneVIPCharlotte •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThis was an excellent choice for dinner and we loved everything about the experience.More infoBob's Steak & Chop House - LouisvillePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Louisville•4.7
- JJamesNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 2, 2025Service is unbelievably great! Food is fantastic! Beautiful atmosphere!More infoSteak & Bourbon - DowntownPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Louisville•4.8
- JJohnSeattle / Eastern Washington •14 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 2, 2025Food and service were excellent; atmosphere is “busy” and noise level medium loadMore infoPorch Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Downtown Louisville•4.3
- PPaulVIPBaltimore / Maryland •133 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 26, 2025We highly recommend the hot brown tots and triple crown for sharing plates, along with the solid beer selection.More infoNeighborhood Services - LouisvillePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Louisville•3.7
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The state of Kentucky is known around the globe for its fried chicken, and Downtown Louisville has some of the best the state has to offer. While Louisville is famous for being the home of the world's largest fried chicken chain and second-largest fast food chain in the world, it boasts many independent chicken and waffle houses, gourmet fried chicken restaurants, and hole-in-the wall diners serving up this popular comfort food. When you visit the area, don't get so focused on finding the best fried chicken joint that you miss out on the many restaurants serving classic Southern cuisine such as breaded catfish, hush puppies and the Hot Brown, an open-face sandwich with bacon and turkey made popular by the Brown Hotel located in Downtown Louisville.
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Healthy restaurants located in Louisville include River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville and Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Louisville are River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville and Proof on Main
Bottomless brunch in Louisville is available at J Graham's Cafe, The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails and River House Restaurant & Raw Bar
The most romantic restaurant in Louisville is Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville
Restaurants in Louisville with a great view include River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Swizzle and Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville
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