80/20 at Kaelin's

Name: 80/20 at Kaelin's
Address: 1801 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY, United States, 40205
Telephone: (502) 200-8020
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

983 Reviews

$30 and under

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Welcome to 80/20 @ Kaelins. A new take on the classic restaurant where the cheeseburger was created. A neighborhood spot where anyone is welcome. Bring your family and friends and join us. A great place to watch a game or enjoy some family time. Featuring burgers and classic comfort food and drinks. Try out the 80/20 Malt Shoppe for some house made ice cream or a shake with your burger. Maybe relax on a porch swing for a bit. Grab a bourbon or local brew to enjoy at the indoor/outdoor bar. Have an evening relaxing on our large patio. Maybe throw a party in one of our private dining areas where we can offer custom menus from casual to upscale.
We would love for you to join us. And we look forward to taking care of you.
Thanks,
80/20 @ Kaelins

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

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Takeout

(502) 200-8020

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Southern
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 200-8020
Website
http://www.8020atkaelins.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Matt Staggs
Catering
Catering options available. Ice cream cart available serving House made Ice Cream from the 80/20 Malt Shoppe.
Private party facilities
We have two Private Party rooms available. Custom menus available. No room fees. From children's birthday parties to rehearsal dinners. Sit down or buffet. Casual to upscale. We will make your event one to remember.

Location
1801 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
Neighborhood
Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Cross street
Speed Avenue
Parking details
Large private parking lot behind restaurant. Street parking available as well.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Kaelin's Fried Pickles$9.00
Hand breaded pickles served with house made comeback sauce
Chicken Tender Basket$11.00
Buttermilk fried tenders served HOT or NOT with celery and choice of ranch, honey mustard, or blue cheese
Fried Green Tomatoes$9.50
Buttermilk marinated green tomato slices fried in classic corn meal breading served with house made remoulade
Beer Cheese$11.00
A Kentucky classic served warm with a Klaus pretzel baguette
Wings$13.00
Tossed in choice of brown butter buffalo sauce, house barbeque, or signature hot sauce served with celery and choice of ranch or blue cheese
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$9.00
A shareable portion of sprouts fried and tossed in bacon jam
Fried Cheese Curds$9.00
Breaded and fried, served with a sweet chili sour cream dip

Entrées

Veal Short Rib$23.00
Espresso & red chili glaze, smashed potatoes and crispy brussel sprouts
Shrimp and Grits$17.00
White cheddar grits, tiger shrimp, with a Cajun ham gravy
Shrimp Scampi$16.00
Tiger shrimp, herb butter and diced tomato over angel-hair pasta
Kaelin's Meatloaf Dinner$16.00
Two slices of meatloaf served with brown gravy, smashed Yukon potatoes, and green beans

Burgers

All burgers are served with a side of fries, substitutions for fries and Gluten free buns are available

Kaelin's Original Cheeseburger$11.00
Dusseldorf mustard, American cheese, onions, pickles, and a 4 ounce patty on a potato bun. Often made into a double
80/20 Burger$15.50
Bacon, lettuce, grilled pickled onion, tomato, 80/20 sauce, white cheddar cheese, and a 7 ounce patty on a pretzel bun
Ribeye Burger$17.00
House-ground blend of ribeye, tri-tip, and sirloin, 80/20 sauce, bacon jam, shredded lettuce, grilled pickled onion, tomato, sunny egg, and bacon on a pretzel bun
Classic Cheeseburger$14.50
American cheese, pickles, shredded iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onion, classic sauce, and a 7 ounce patty on a potato bun
Black Bean Burger$13.00
House made patty with pickled butternut slaw, chimichurri mayo, shredded lettuce, and queso fresco on a potato bun
Patty Melt$14.50
Two 4 ounce beef patties, grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, Wisconsin brick cheese, and Dusseldorf mustard served on Texas toast

Salads

House made dressings: Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Blue Cheese, Caesar and Seasonal Vinaigrette

House Salad$6.00
Lettuce blend, white cheddar cheese, tomato, bacon, shaved red onion and choice of dressing
Caesar$6.00
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in house made Caesar dressing with shaved parmesan cheese
Wedge Salad$7.00
Iceberg wedge, bacon, pickled onion, diced Roma tomato, blue cheese crumbles with ranch dressing

Fried Chicken

Having been the original brick and mortar home of Harlan Sander's chicken we felt it was only appropriate to come up with our very own house brined fried chicken recipe

¼ Chicken$16.00
Choice of light or dark meat with mashed potatoes, one biscuit and sawmill gravy
½ Chicken$23.00
A combination of light and dark meat with mashed potatoes and green beans, two biscuits and sawmill gravy
Whole Chicken$32.00
Served with a double portion of mashed potatoes and green beans, four biscuits and sawmill gravy

Sandwiches

All sandwiches are served with a side of fries, substitutions for fries are available

Benedictine BLT$12.00
Benedictine, bacon, lettuce, and tomato served on Texas toast
Fish Sandwich$13.50
Beer battered fish, house made tartar sauce, and shredded lettuce served on grilled rye
Bourbon Smoked Pulled Pork$12.00
Shaved onions, pickles, and barbeque sauce on top of house smoked pulled pork served on a potato bun
Fried Chicken Sandwich$13.00
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and barbeque ranch on a potato bun. Available HOT or NOT
Short Rib Grilled Cheese$14.00
Gooey pimiento cheese, caramelized onions, and crispy short rib tips on Texas toast

Sides

White Cheddar Grits$3.00
Smashed Yukon Potatoes$3.00
Onion Rings$3.00
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$5.00
Green Beans$3.00
French Fries$3.00
Five Cheese Macaroni$3.00
House Cole Slaw$3.00

What 983 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Kid-friendly
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Good for groups
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Leslie
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful Sunday lunch. Food was delicious, service was amazing, fun atmosphere as well! We even treated ourselves to a yummy milkshake afterwards. We will definitely return for a future visit.
SN
ShakeNBake
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great appetizers -fried pickles and Brussel sprouts were so good! Burgers were wonderful, as well as the shrimp scampi pasta.
PH
PamH
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and great service. Always look forward to eating here when in Louisville.
EB
ErikaB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
Pretty average or below average, particularly for the price. I’m fine to pay $18 for a good burger but this really was mediocre at best.
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Adam
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
When the reservation was made, I chose other because I did not want to sit in the ice cream parlor. When we arrived to the restaurant, we asked the hostess if we could get a table close to a tv so we could watch the game but instead we were sat at a table in the ice cream parlor which is where we did not want to sit. I ordered the ribeye burger medium rare but it came out undercooked in the middle. My father ordered the same thing and his burger was overcooked. The food was inconsistently cooked which was disappointing since we have been there numerous times. The lack of attention to detail by the hostess for the reservation we made and the cook on the burgers made this a really disappointing visit. It may take a while for us to come back.
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spartamac
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We loved our dinner (a Friday) at 80/20 Kaelin's. My three boys loved the burgers. The place was very clean and the waitstaff was helpful and friendly. We would definitely return!
CJ
CJ07
Louisville
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this place. The 80/20 burger was great, appetizers were great, fries were great, Hofbrauhaus hefe weizen was great, and server was beyond wonderful. Zero complaints or issues. Perfect all around, and lately that's really hard to get at a restaurant. Really want to come back and try the fried chicken, cole slaw and homemade ice cream.
S
Spencer
Louisville
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. All servers were helping deliver food/remove used plates from all tables, pour water, not just their own. Fun atmosphere. Yummy food. Ribeye burger was so good. Thick shakes.
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Louavulpugs
Richmond
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience2
Noise difficult to hear normal conversation. Chicken was mediocre. Baked potatoes was dry and lukewarm. Gravy was good but not e cough of it. Biscuit was inedible. Service excellent.
KA
KAMJMG
Columbus
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a volleyball team there and they put us in a private area…service was great!!
C
Cookie
Louisville
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was good.
MN
MikeN
Charleston
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
The 4 of us enjoyed our cheeseburgers and sides. Beer and cocktails were delicious. Service was very quick and attentive. The pretzel bun wasn't so great, not very flavorful and a little tough. Otherwise an enjoyable evening with friends I will definitely return.
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scottc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. No complaints about anything.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at Kaelins, food and service were great. Will definitely go back.
F
Formertexan
Nashville
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We travel up to see our daughter and this is a frequent location for one of our meals. We are never disappointed. Don’t be fooled by the location or the building. This is no corner pub. Don’t get me wrong, strong inventory of local beers and smart cocktails abound. But the food, wow. Whether it is the scallops or the burger, you are consistently saying things like “Yum” or “I didn’t expect that”. So, so good and the service is excellent. Loved it. As always!
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nancyc
Louisville
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Our server was fantastic took very good care of our group of 9 which was amazing. The food is very good. Good value. Its very noisy so not good if you're looking for a quiet dinner. Overall we love 80/20 Kaelins.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentines - great meal - wonderful server - always a treat to dine here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentines day date and it was perfect
DF
DeniseF
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a dance competition close by and they were so accommodating. Great food and great employees.
DT
DonT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came here with 10 people for my husbands birthday and our service was outstanding. The server was fast and took really good care of us. The food was wonderful and the milkshakes were even better.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
My brisket had more fat than meat. ☹️
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A group of work friends and I meet for dinner. Our table was ready when we arrived. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food and drinks were perfect. We will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time and everything was perfect! We will be back soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Over all good food. Service was a bit slow in getting the food out. I would return.
m
mlgr317
Louisville
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience4
While we love the food and drinks at Kaelin’s I don’t think we will be back for dinner anytime soon. We were rushed through our drinks and meal. Seemed the focus was on keeping tables turned over. If we wanted fast food experience would go to fast food restaurant. Second time in a row we have felt this way.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great server. She was very nice and was wonderful with our gradkids.The food and ice cream were delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service & delicious food! We made a late reservation for 6 people but ended up having 4 additional people join us. The staff was so accommodating & helped set up extra tables & seats despite it being a late reservation. Food & drinks came out so fast & everything was amazing. Our waitress was absolutely awesome too!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant. Relaxed atmosphere and really good food. Price is reasonable. Gets a little noisy but everyone is having fun!
S
Scotty
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Low key. Great service and food. Casual and tasty
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was very good as well the service of the employees welcoming environment
DY
DarlaY
Louisville
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! Very loud
B
Boss
Atlanta Metro
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Good and service were excellent. A little noisy, but always a good meal.
DN
DebbieN
Louisville
52 reviews
vip
3.0
52 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
It was freezing cold. Had to eat with coats on.
80/20 at Kaelin'sResponded on January 17, 2023Hello Debbie, I do apologize for the temperature of the restaurant last Friday when you were here for lunch. Our heater was malfunctioning and was repaired by the afternoon. I am sorry that you were uncomfortable on your last visit but assure you that you will feel right at home on your next! Thank you, Daniel Elliott General Manager- 80/20 @ Kaelin’s 502.200.8020
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food, Family, and Friends place to spend a relaxing meal together.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waiter was friendly and attentive even though it was a busy night. The food and drinks were delicious.
HB
HannahB
San Joaquin
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
Service was great! That’s a plus. Beer cheese was not good. Can’t compare to that at troll pub. Do not recommend that as a app. Was brown/tan in color and just wasn’t that great. Fries were good. Burgers were good not great. We prefer the ones at Grind or mussel and burger bar.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
No cheese curds. Brisket was dry. Rest of food was good. Service was great as usual
S
Steve
Las Vegas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
A Louisville landmark. Had not been in years. The menu has amazing comfort food like burgers and fried chicken. Great service. Only item I would not reorder was beer cheese. Burgers and fried chicken are a must!
SB
SandyB
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent! Food was delicious and served efficiently.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
This was great for NYE. We sat down around 545 and left by 7pm. It was very loud, but that’s expected on a celebration night. Food was delicious and we will be back again when we are in town.

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
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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You can order delivery directly from 80/20 at Kaelin's using the Order Online button. 80/20 at Kaelin's also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 200-8020.

80/20 at Kaelin's is rated 4.7 stars by 983 OpenTable diners.

80/20 at Kaelin's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

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Takeout

(502) 200-8020

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1801 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Speed Avenue
Neighborhood
Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Large private parking lot behind restaurant. Street parking available as well.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt Staggs
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.8020atkaelins.com/
Phone number
(502) 200-8020
Catering
Catering options available. Ice cream cart available serving House made Ice Cream from the 80/20 Malt Shoppe.
Private party facilities
We have two Private Party rooms available. Custom menus available. No room fees. From children's birthday parties to rehearsal dinners. Sit down or buffet. Casual to upscale. We will make your event one to remember.

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80/20 at Kaelin's

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Order delivery or takeout

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Shrimp Scampi

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Classic Cheeseburger

Appetizer

Pimento Cheese Arancini$9.00

Main

Chicken and Waffles$18.00

Starters

Kaelin's Fried Pickles$9.00

Chicken Tender Basket$11.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$9.50

Beer Cheese$11.00

Wings$13.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$9.00

Fried Cheese Curds$9.00

Entrées

Veal Short Rib$23.00

Shrimp and Grits$17.00

Shrimp Scampi$16.00

Kaelin's Meatloaf Dinner$16.00

Burgers

Kaelin's Original Cheeseburger$11.00

80/20 Burger$15.50

Ribeye Burger$17.00

Classic Cheeseburger$14.50

Black Bean Burger$13.00

Patty Melt$14.50

Salads

House Salad$6.00

Caesar$6.00

Wedge Salad$7.00

Fried Chicken

¼ Chicken$16.00

½ Chicken$23.00

Whole Chicken$32.00

Sandwiches

Benedictine BLT$12.00

Fish Sandwich$13.50

Bourbon Smoked Pulled Pork$12.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich$13.00

Short Rib Grilled Cheese$14.00

Sides

White Cheddar Grits$3.00

Smashed Yukon Potatoes$3.00

Onion Rings$3.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$5.00

Green Beans$3.00

French Fries$3.00

Five Cheese Macaroni$3.00

House Cole Slaw$3.00

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