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Le Relais, Louisville, KY

Le Relais

4.5
4.5
1527 Reviews
$30 and under
French
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Please call 502-451-9020 for groups of 5 or more. Reservations preferred. Our Deck is open through the fall.
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”.

For a more romantic view of the airport, watch the planes land in the sunset with our outdoor dining on the deck. With a little imagination, you can see it exactly as Charles Lindbergh did when he landed the "Spirit of St. Louis" here in 1927. If you would like to sit on the deck please place a note under special needs of your reservation.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Curb Side Service Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 451-9020
  • Website
    http://www.lerelaisrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Le Relais offers private dining suitable for every type of occasion from wedding receptions to corporate meetings. Our private room is situated in the historic Bowman Field lobby. We provide full service catering and wait staff to attend to your every need with a menu featuring exquisite French cuisine, prepared with only the finest, freshest ingredients. Please call for more information or to book your party today.
  • Private party contact
    Amy Zinner: (502) 550-5358
  • Location
    2817 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
  • Cross street
    Peewee Reese
  • Parking details
    Ample parking in front lot.
  • Entertainment
    Live jazz on Sunday evenings
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,527 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Kentucky

    Romantic

  • Central Kentucky

    Good for special occasions

  • Louisville

    Great for fine wines

  • Louisville

    Romantic

  • Louisville

    Great for scenic views

  • Louisville

    Good for special occasions

1,527 Reviews

  1. BobK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service, superb food, friendly atmosphere

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Owner was grumpy, staff was over worked, which made service slow. Food was ok but not wonderful. Went for the outside view and was not disappointed. Used open table for reservation but owner was surprised and not prepared for us.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My wife and I dined here for our 19th anniversary. It was Sunday early evening and not to crowded. Our food was very good, the ambiance was nice, it wasn’t deafeningly loud which was nice. Overall a nice experience but I was surprised that they didn’t do anything for our anniversary since I did mark it on the reservation. Not that big an issue though, c’est la vie.

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  4. VickiBusick

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful ambience and loved the jazz! The food ( scallops) was divine! Max ( our server) was not pushy and most accommodating and very personable.

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  5. JimK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Service was a bit slow. The food was excellent. We plan on returning in the future. We flew in and it was very convenient that the restaurant was on the airport.

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  6. KasiaH

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate on patio which was wonderful. The noise level was a little high inside but the restaurant was packed. That’s always a great sign it’s a good restaurant.

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  7. naomik

    Panama

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    In our opinion not worth the time or money. Escargot was awful! Soup was good!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    I got the sea bass and it tasted like Long John Silvers. My wife got the shrimp linguine with lemon sauce and she could not finish it. Service was good and watching the planes was nice. Decent price but the food was just so bad.

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  9. CarolynG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall4food4service1ambience5
    This was our first time visiting and our server was not very attentive. He never asked how our meal was. We needed more drinks and he just did not check back often enough

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  10. Poppy

    Louisville

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, Anthony provided a perfect evening for our party. Great cocktails, delicious food, charming French atmosphere, excellent service and, while expensive, worth every penny! So grateful to have this amazing restaurant in Louisville!!!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The food was excellent but tonight the service was a bit slow.

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  12. MichaelH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic and delicious, as always. A few starters, a few entrees and a few desserts. Wonderful, outside weather!

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  13. KurtJ

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    The food was very good as was the service. However, our seating was just okay and the noise level was intrusive.

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  14. SaraGo

    Cleveland

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Le Relais is a unique experience that every one should experience. It wasn’t my favorite meal this time. The trout was fried and greasy but I should have been aware of it so my fault. The potato au gratin was great. I always love the bread. The Caesar salad is always good. When I was eating red meat I loved their filet.

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  15. xxxxxyyyyyy

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food excellent. Difficult service issues. xxxxxy

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  16. Carrem

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Nice building, interior is very cool. Food is tasty.

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  17. JakeM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience4
    It was an extremely disappointing meal. Over an hour to get our first drinks delivered to the table. We had to remind our server about our appetizer, which was then delivered 1 minute before our entrees were served. We had to ask for the side to my wife’s entree 5 times. Eventually, we just told them to box it up to go since we had finished our main course almost an hour earlier. We voiced our concerns multiple times but nothing improved. Extremely disappointed with our experience overall.

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  18. Arjayfon

    Western KY

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Le Relais is always a pleasant dining experience. Both our dinners were well presented and very well prepared.

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  19. Foodlover

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    The food was really good. We had to wait a long time to be waited on and to get our food.

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  20. Kathyl1051

    Louisville

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful food, service, cocktails and wine. Praises to Anthony and his team for consistently giving us a perfect night out. So glad the watermelon salad was added to the regular menu....the sea bass is heavenly, but you can't lose with any entrees...delicious and a special place for our community

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  21. WDactor

    Louisville

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Le Relais can always be counted on to provide the finest in food and service. Live jazz on Sundays is an added plus.

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  22. JerryW

    Greater Boston

    70 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    We love le relais and have been there many times over the years. Last night was just not up to our expectations. We sat outside which was very nice but the service was too slow and the food was so-so. We will go back! The sample size of outstanding experiences is too big to write it off.

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  23. JimE

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is always a classic. Keeping the traditions of French cuisine while presenting it in an updated style. We had Steak Tartare, Caesar & fried goat cheese salads, Sea Bass and Filet. All prepared to perfection. Service attentive, not rushed. We were able to enjoy our 2.5 hours there celebrating an anniversary.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    "He must be really drunk" Group of three women went out for our semi regular Ladies Night where we go to nice restaurants we've never dined at. It had a wonderful almost "Casablanca" atmosphere. The food was great, specifically the Sea Bass and the Steak Tartar. The issue came towards the end of the meal. My friend ordered another martini, upon receiving it she noticed a small gnat floating in her drink. Not a huge deal, bars have lemons/limes and are bound to get them. Could've been fixed. It was the waiters response that was so strange and awkward. She says "oh there's a bug in my drink!" He leans over, looking at the bug and says "hmmm!! He must be really drunk!" He then leaves... walks away without another word. We thought he'd bring her another drink, but no, he brought out $400+ check instead. Was it a big deal? No, and we will likely laugh about this for years to come but we will also tell anyone that mentions Le Relais.

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  25. AndrewK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat outside by the planes. Good food and great service. Amazing atmosphere.

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  26. TravisTuxy

    Louisville

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Loved the trout and appreciated them subbing asparagus for the au gratin potatoes. My mother said her shrimp linguine sauce was very rich. The downfalls of the evening were: 1. I literally killed 4 small bugs (ants?) that were crawling on my placement 2. The only thing they do for birthdays is out a candle on a dessert if you purchase one. I had made a note on my reservation that it was my Mom's 89th.

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  27. heathers

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Don’t look up if you go here. Cob webs hanging off the exit sign by the back door and vents look disgusting. Young waiter bringing bread around trying to serve it with what looked like 2 spoons Is just weird too. NO idea why this has so many reviews that calls it “romantic” …, it’s NOT!!

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  28. WilliamK

    Louisville

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Jared was outstanding and appeared to be taking care of nearly all the patrons dining indoors. Excellent meal and a friendly staff 🌈

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  29. Kenmar

    Louisville

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the food and service was impeccable. My wife loved the Chilean Sea Bass, and my Filet was cooked to perfection.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing! Such a fun experience and delicious food!!

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  31. BrandonH

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    Make sure you don’t have anywhere to be soon. Everything was slow slow slow. We were there 2hours and 45min. I feel like we were being neglected. Drinks were decent but overpriced for what they were. It took 45 min to get them. Food took 1.5 hours. It was the only thing worth it. The desert special was a soufflé and had to be requested in advance. The server forgot to put it in when we requested. The kitchen rushed it and it came out undercooked. Just think lukewarm orange zest flavored milk. I had been here a few times but never had such a bad experience. I probably won’t be back. The foods and atmosphere is good but service was crap.

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  32. AAF1

    Louisville

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Service wasn’t great. Over 20 minutes to get a cocktail. Server was nice but maybe juggling too many tables. Potatoes with the lamb chops were barely warm. Might be better next time

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat outside and as always the food and service was impeccable! The ambiance cannot be beaten. The scallops were perfectly prepared, and the chocolate mousse was the perfect ending!

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  34. SteveP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food in terms of quantity and quality. The charcuterie plate was excellent, as were the steak and scallops. Very nice,.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent. The sea bass was incredible

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  36. MichaelH

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    My wife and I have been to Bistro Le Relais many times in the past to celebrate, special occasions, anniversaries, birthdays, etc. We have always flown down in our private aircraft and in the past have found everything excellent. This visit we flew in to celebrate or wedding anniversary and sad to say the sea bass was very bland as well as the sides. The deserts we great. We had the cream brûlée, chocolate mousse, and cream soufflé. For a $175 tab we may have to find a new restaurant.

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  37. DaleB

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our favorite celebration location! The food feeds the heart. The staff is, well, we love the staff. We’d add an extra star if we could.

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  38. JessicaS

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful and special place to celebrate an anniversary!

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  39. BuffB

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend Food and service top notch. We had pork chop and sea bass

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  40. DeniseL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meals were cooked to perfection. Wine was excellent. The dessert souffle was absolutely wonderful. Service was very attentive and timely without being at all overbearing. Really enjoyed our evening.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Le Relais offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 451-9020.

Le Relais is rated 4.5 stars by 1527 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Le Relais

2817 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40205

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Peewee Reese
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
  • Hours of operation
    Curb Side Service Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample parking in front lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live jazz on Sunday evenings
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.lerelaisrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (502) 451-9020
  • Private party facilities
    Le Relais offers private dining suitable for every type of occasion from wedding receptions to corporate meetings. Our private room is situated in the historic Bowman Field lobby. We provide full service catering and wait staff to attend to your every need with a menu featuring exquisite French cuisine, prepared with only the finest, freshest ingredients. Please call for more information or to book your party today.
  • Private party contact
    Amy Zinner: (502) 550-5358

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