Proof on Main
Safety precautions
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep cleaned daily
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
Popular dishes
Char Grilled Pork Chop
Strawberry and peanut salad, charred onions, cornbread puree. Allergens: Allium, Citrus, Dairy
16 reviews
Proof Bison Burger
Sharp cheddar, smoked bacon, onion jam. Allergens: Allium, Dairy, Gluten
12 reviews
Charred Octopus
Bagna cauda, lime, toast. Allergens: Allium, Gluten
13 reviews
Menu
Had a fairly large business group there for dinner last night. It's a creative atmosphere with an equally creative menu. The food was terrific and everyone had a wonderful time. The server was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. Will be back for more!
Proof on Main is one of the best restaurants in the Midwest!
PeteC, Thank you so much! So happy you had such an enjoyable experience with us. See you soon! -The Proof on Main Team
Graduation
Thank you for your review. If you have any feedback on how we could have made your experience 5 stars, we would love to hear it. -The Proof on Man Team
Vibe is interesting & quirky. Love the bar and Proof - food, drinks & service. Appreciate the manager providing the cool details of the design and private dining room pieces, he is friendly & welcoming
ItsallthesameDReadus, Thank you for your kind words and thrilled you had a great time. We hope you join us again in the near future! -The Proof on Main Team
Nice experience and great food.
Bs1119, So happy to hear you enjoyed your dining experience! See you soon! -The Proof on Main Team
The meal was EXCEPTIONAL!!! 10 out of 5 stars. The dishes were all elevated beyond expectations and top 3 meals ever, if not #1. Service was friendly, quick, knowledgeable, and wonderful. My appetizer of grilled octopus was amazing, but the entree was so next level I forgot what other food was. Absolutely WONDERFUL!!!
Anonymous, Thank you so very much! We put a lot of love into what we do here and that clearly shows in you experience. So glad you enjoyed everything and hope to see you again very soon! -The Proof on Main Team
A beautiful ,clean, well run restaurant. Interesting food choices. The liver pate' was excellent as was the risotto and butterscotch dessert. Excellent service from Kelly. Extensive wine list. I would definitely come again.
RosalindS, Thank you for your kind words. We will certainly share your feedback with our team. We look forward to you joining us again in the near future. -The Proof on Main Team
Limited menu due to Derby weekend. Waitress wasn’t great initially but warmed up by the end. She started at about two stars but finished as a five star server. We chalked it up to having worked thru a busy weekend! Overall a good experience. It was my second time there and I was not disappointed.
PeterC, So happy that your service was able to finish at 5 stars. Glad you enjoyed everything, we look forward to your third visit. -The Proof on Main Team
The Chef was willing to change up the menu to adapt to our likings!!
Thank you KarenM. So happy the chef was able to give you exactly what you wanted. We hope you come back and we can do it again. -The Proof on Main Team
Food was outstanding. The art in the restaurant was beautiful. Our server Zack was very personable and professional
Thank you so much the kind words BobS. Food, atmosphere and service are the three main areas we strive for and it's great that you enjoyed all three. We look forward to serving you again. -The Proof on Main Team
The ambiance was super cool! The food is some of the best we have had in a long time. Definitely recommend! The art in the hotel are a must see and the creative bathrooms. lol
Anonymous, Thank you for your kind words. We're thrilled you enjoyed everything...including our bathrooms. ;) -The Proof on Main Team
Incredible meal. I had the beet salad and duck entree - two of my favorites to order when dining out. I must say the best of both I have had to date. Dessert and my partner's meals were just as fabulous. Enjoyed the dining space with art work as well. Great place for food and art lo vers.
Anonymous, Thank you so much for your review. The duck and beet salad are some of our favorites as well. Nothing is more fun than a good meal with good people. Hope you join us again soon! -The Proof on Main Team
Great birthday celebration!!
Anonymous, So happy you enjoyed your birthday celebration with us! Hope you join us again soon. -The Proof on Main Team
We love Proof! The octopus is the best we have had anywhere. The pork chop was delicious. Our waiter couldn’t have been more helpful without being intrusive. We will definitely be back again.
Anonymous, Thank you for your kind words. We can't wait to share your experience with our team. We'll see you again soon! -The Proof on Main Team.
Loved the artistic ambience of this restaurant; a lovely experience with attentive waitstaff and delicious food. If you like brunch cocktails, try the "No Spectators".
Francesca, Happy to hear you enjoyed everything. You'll have to join us again soon and try our newest cocktail on the list. The Ted Damson is also great for brunch. See you again soon! -The Proof on Main Team
The food was amazing- you truly can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The service was friendly and attentive. The cocktails were fantastic. For gin & tonic fans, MUST try the house made tonic water!
Margot, Thank you so much, we're thrilled you enjoyed everything! Hope to see you again soon. -The Proof on Main Team
Creative and tasty brunch menu. Love the potatoes and breakfast sandwich especially.
Foodlove, Thank you so much for your review. That breakfast sandwich and hashbrown are our favorites too! Can't wait for you to join us again. -The Proof on Main Team
Great experience. Service was impeccable. We really enjoyed it.
WillM, Thank you for your kind words. We look forward to having you join us again in the near future. -The Proof on Main Team
I am being generous with my review because I think the place has potential and the food might be good if it was freshly made- My cocktail, the tamarind, was watery and nondescript. Had neither enough tequila/mezcal nor spice/tamarind. I had a vegetable platter (after reading all the rave reviews) but it was cold when it arrived at my table (hardened greasy cheese & oil- gross) I mentioned to our waitress who took the dish back only to bring back another cold platter.
Anonymous, We are so disappointed that your experience fell below our standards. Thank you for your feedback as we truly feel it is the best way for us to learn and grow. We hope you join us again in the near future. -The Proof on Main Team
Great spot for brunch. Good menu but not extensive. Lots of bourbon. Art on the wall that makes it a unique experience. Service was great and friendly. Food was wonderful and the cinnamon bun was worth the calories. I have been several times and each time has been good. Sometimes just sitting at the bar for a drink and a snack or having a good meal. Recommended!
TSReston, Thank you for your review. So happy to hear you enjoyed everything. We are definitely looking forward to our guests being able to sit at the bar top in the near future. Hope to see you again soon. -The Proof on Main Team
Honestly, I don't think it is a restaurant problem I think it's a Louisville problem. Service at restaurants is terrible. The service was slow, the servicer was attempting to be funny and it wasn't taken as funny. The food was very good, but not outstanding.
MsBetty9, We hate to hear your experience was not up to our standards. We have shared your feedback with our team to know areas where we can improve. -The Proof on Main Team
Fine food, fine atmosphere, great cocktails, HORRENDOUS service.
Andrea, Happy to hear you enjoyed your meal but so disappointed that you did not have an enjoyable service experience. Truly, than you for your feedback. -The Proof on Main Team
One of my favorite restaurants. But I’ve never had such a bad experience from a service stand point. Our waitress was short, dismissive, and non attentive. Felt like there was a prevailing attitude from staff in the restaurant of entitlement and distaste for customers.
I will not be returning anytime soon.
Anonymous, We are so disappointed to hear your service experience was not nearly up to our standards. Thank you so very much for your feedback. We will certainly share it with our team to improve our standards. We hope you join us again in the near future. -The Proof on Main Team
An outstanding experience! From the careful Covid protocol to the exemplary service and truly amazing cuisine, one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. Highly recommended.
Anonymous, Thank you for your kind words. Hope you join us again soon! -The Proof on Main Team
Great food, wine, coffee and art.
Cookie, Thank you so very much. Our coffee comes from a local roaster, Good Folks. We're so glad you enjoyed it! -The Proof on Main Team
Cool vibe and decor. Drinks are amazing and the menu outstanding. Everything was delish!
DanielleF, Thank you so much! We look forward to you joining us again soon. -The Proof on Main Team
Food and drinks were delicious and priced well for the experience.
DejiL, Thank you so much for your review. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. See you again soon! -The Proof on Main Team
small selection but food was delicious and our server was great!
heatherb, So glad you enjoyed yourself! We hope you join us again soon. -The Proof on Main Team
It was such an amazing experience!! Our server was so nice and knowledgeable. The ambiance, including the music, was amazing. And the food fantastic! This restaurant is a must visit!
LB067, We're thrilled to hear you had a great time. Thank you for your feedback and we will certainly share it with our team. -The Proof on Main Team
The food and ambiance are excellent and interesting (for adults). We brought our 2 kids and the kids menu is limited, but ok.
Amanda7144, Thank you for you review. We're so happy you and your family enjoyed everything. -The Proof on Main Team
This is definitely not kid friendly although they have a kids menu. We felt like our server was annoyed we were even there. Food was okay. It’s in a hotel. Would not return.
Anonymous, We are so disappointed to hear your experience did not wow you. Thank you for your feedback, we will surely share this with our team as a learning opportunity. -The Proof on Main Team
We went to celebrate a friends birthday! Food was AMAZING. Drinks were ok. Vibe was SO COOL! We loved it.
JamieW, We're thrilled to hear you had a great time! Thank you for your review. -The Proof on Main Team
Open on Mondays - Louisville doesn’t have many options on Monday nights
Thank you for the 5 stars, we hope to see you again soon! -The Proof on Main Team
The meal was delicious and the service was great. Social distancing and screening in place so we felt safe and were extremely satisfied!
jamesn, Thank you for your kind words. So happy that you enjoyed yourself and we look forward to you visiting us soon! -The Proof on Main Team
Server was rude, uninterested, and hard to hear. We were there for a birthday celebration, but this was totally ignored. Food was decent.
Diner12345, We are so terribly sorry that your experience wasn't nearly up to our standards but thank you so for your feedback so that we can share it with our team. We hope you join us again. -The Proof on Main Team
What a great experience and it was my partner’s first time and he agrees that Proof is excellent. Our server and our food were wonderful,there isn’t one reason for not coming to this amazing restaurant.
ParisR, We are so happy to hear you enjoyed yourselves so much! We hope to see you again soon! -The Proof on Main Team