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1. Volare Italian Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(4732)

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• 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.

2. Varanese

4.8

Exceptional(4855)

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• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 9 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

3. Bourbons Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1814)

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• Southern • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 4 times today

Located on Frankfort Avenue restaurant row in the historic Clifton neighborhood, we offer more than 130 bourbons, as well as a selection of antique expression whiskies that you won’t find anywhere else.Bourbons features upscale dining in an elegant but casual atmosphere and a bourbon-inspired seasonal menu graced by southern inspired cuisine.Chef - Jereme McFarlandSous Chef - Samuel VarjuSoul Chef Justin Shewell Event Coordinator- Margot’ McMillen

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4. La Bodeguita De Mima

4.9

Exceptional(5234)

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• Cuban • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 148 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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5. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7

Exceptional(8461)

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• Seafood • Downtown Louisville

Booked 90 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!

6. Le Moo

4.7

Exceptional(6203)

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• Steakhouse • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 22 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.

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7. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

4.8

Exceptional(8288)

$$$$

• Steak • Downtown Louisville

Booked 114 times today

The first & only steakhouse of its kind in the Louisville area, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse serves only dry-aged USDA prime beef. While steak is the foundation of the menu, Jeff Ruby's promises to please seafood lovers as well with its raw/sushi bar & seafood entrees.Jeff Ruby regulars will be pleased to know that their favorite signature items from the Cincinnati restaurants will be well represented in Louisville. The bone-in filet, the 7 cheese baked macaroni, creamed spinach, truffle flake, & of course Jeff Ruby's secret recipe cheesecake are all staples of the Louisville menu.Styled after the great NY steakhouses of the 1930s & '40s, Jeff Ruby's promises to be as pleasing visually as it is to the palate. French art-deco design, plush mohair upholstery, hand-selected antique furniture, and cinematic crystal chandeliers anchored by a 1950s-era antique are featured in the Starz series Magic City and the 32-foot wall of wine.

8. Porcini

4.8

Exceptional(3176)

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• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 31 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 veranda. * For Parties of 8 or more, please contact the restaurant at (502) 894-8686 to make a reservation.

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9. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(3254)

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• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 62 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.

10. Mesh - Louisville

4.7

Exceptional(4026)

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• American • St Matthews

Booked 56 times today

Mesh blends contemporary elegance and comfort with innovative cuisine and excellent service. The original menu and unique decor make Mesh an ideal setting for business meetings, romantic evenings, or a night out with friends.A meal at Mesh is one you won't soon forget and value you won’t believe.

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Rizvon
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The cocktails and food were excellent. Outstanding service.
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Varanese$$$$• Contemporary American• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.8
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Amelia
1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was top notch. Service was great (Tammy was the perfect mix of professional and funny) the cornbread was to die for! Glad we stumbled across this place! Definitely will be back next time we are on Louisville
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River House Restaurant & Raw Bar$$$$• Seafood• Downtown Louisville
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4.7
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Bobby
Fort Lauderdale •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We go out to eat a lot and have lived in Louisville for 3 years and finally made it here. Not a single bite or sip disappointed. Definitely a new favorite!
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La Bodeguita De Mima$$$$• Cuban• East Market St - NuLu
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4.9
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Central Kentucky •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jul 6, 2026
As always, the dining experience was outstanding. The food and service are second to none in Louisville. Beth was our principal server. She did many extra things to make our anniversary celebration very special. I lost a sentimental item on the walk to our car after dinner and didn’t realize it until I arrived home. I called and the hostess was very helpful. She looked for the item and took my name and number when she didn’t find it in case it was found. A few minutes later, she called me back. Our server, Beth, walked outside and found out on the sidewalk. Unbelievable. Such an amazing restaurant with a superb staff.
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Volare Italian Restaurant$$$$• Italian• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.8
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Fred
Central Kentucky •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 4, 2026
The food is very delicious and ample portions. I had the Bourbons Burger. My wife had the Ravioli. The burger was delicious. Full of flavor. Cooked perfectly. The ravioli was also delicious. And they have a fantastic bourbon selection. You can't go wrong at Bourbons Bistro!
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Bourbons Bistro$$$$• Southern• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.8

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1. Volare Italian Restaurant

2. Varanese

3. Bourbons Bistro

4. La Bodeguita De Mima

5. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

6. Le Moo

7. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

8. Porcini

9. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

10. Mesh - Louisville

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