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Bourbons Bistro

4.8
4.8
1429 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
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 McFarland
Sous Chef - Samuel Varju
Soul Chef Justin Shewell


Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Southern, Contemporary American, Bistro

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (502) 894-8838

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Jereme McFarland

  • Private party facilities

    The restaurant maybe rented out for large parties, or on days we are closed from lunches to special parties. Just call the restaurant to see if we can accommodate your group. We have a separate space in addition to our main dining room.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator : (502) 894-8838

  • Neighborhood

    Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

  • Cross street

    Jane

  • Parking details

    We have a small parking lot next to the building. Other than that we have street parking available. There are no parking meters.

  • Public transit

    TARC

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Clermont Steep, Single Malt Whiskey Launch

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 7, 2023 only
    Come out to celebrate the Launch of Clermont Steep Single Malt Whiskey. This event will offer you a Tasting, select appetizers, and cocktails. Additional Jim Beam products to be offered at cash bar. Reservations and pre-payment required. Space is limited.

Popular dishes

What 1,429 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Good for special occasions

  • Louisville

    Romantic

  • Louisville

    Good for special occasions

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  1. AnneR

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Food, wine, and service were all very good. The garlic/goat cheese appetizer is a must. So good!
  2. GreggG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good and waitress were fantastic parking was good.
  3. Duke

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was excellent, service was a tad slow. Prices were on the higher side. Overall enjoyed it and will be back.
  4. Michelle

    Charlotte

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server, Anthony, was great! Attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Entire experience was one of the best while visiting Louisville for four nights. A neighborhood gem that must be experienced. It’s located in a very pretty and historic neighborhood.
  5. MScherer

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated my birthday there, and it was fantastic. Everyone was great, and the food was wonderful.
  6. DonnaV

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing food and cocktails. Manhattan Champagne Cocktail is the best of both!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We dined here for our anniversary and we were blown away. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive. We ordered the Garlic and Goat Cheese Spread, Chilean Salmon, and the Bourbon Chop. Everything was delicious! They were so kind to provide a dessert of choice to help us celebrate. Such a great experience. We will definitely start dining there regularly.
  8. SusanH

    St. Louis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Roasted bone marrow was delicious. Spicy oysters had good degree of spice. Not too much. I don't like grits but the grits with the oysters were very tasty. Pork chop tender and flavorful. Salmon cooked as ordered - medium rare. Excellent dish. Dessert was S'more brownie. Save room. You will want to try it.
  9. zeus50

    Hawaii

    105 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    105 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went there for Mother’s Day and a birthday. The place did not disappoint. The food, drinks and service were wonderful. I would highly recommend this restaurant. The outdoor patio is lovely.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great experience overall. The only feedback would be it felt as if understaffed that evening due to interactions with server being brief and felt rushed. Support staff didn’t help Server much either when dropping off Charcuterie board in explaining what was part of the plate.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and staff were excellent! Highly recommend
  12. StevenK

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There's a reason bourbon's bistro is one of my favorite restaurants in town. Who's always excellent. I have no complaints about the service. Thoroughly enjoy the bourbon flights
  13. Diamond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing the ambiance was excellent 10/10 would recommend
  14. DaveS

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    GREAT bourbon selection! Small but mighty menu. Pork chop was amazing! Bread pudding-best in Louisville.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Family get together asparagus over priced
  16. WilliamK

    Louisville

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve been to Bourbons many times since it opened. We’ve always had great food and servers.
  17. JohnC

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service. We would definitely recommend this restaurant.
  18. CarolBrown

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the friendliness of the people. The highlight is that I love the food.
  19. 1sttimer

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great service! Good food! Wonderful people working there!!!
  20. BrianW

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating a friend’s birthday. The best server ever that made everything the best.
  21. YulyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our second time in our anniversary and didn’t hesitate to reserve a table for our special day. Food is delicious, and service was exceptional. Lindsey took care of us, she is so kind, friendly and knowledgeable. One of the best Margaritas I have ever had made by Mike at the bar. We are coming back for sure.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were absolutely wonderful! We had the filet and steak frites, both were delicious and our waitress was the absolute sweetest! The s’mores brownie was so good as well. It’s very nice inside. A great date night spot for sure.
  23. WayneK

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and drink. Outstanding service. Great location.
  24. PatrickD

    Louisville

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Our meal was excellent. We had the spicy fried oysters as an appetizer, spinach salad and filet with asparagus and herb and parmesan fingerling potatoes. All had a really good flavor but the potatoes were just a tad too salty for our liking. The steak was seasoned perfectly with just the right amount of caramelization that provided a little crunch, which I loved. We ordered it medium but about 1/3 of it was well done. I could deal because everything else was soo good. This is a great restaurant and quickly becoming one of our favorites in Louisville. Highly recommend
  25. NatalieV

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always exceptional! Great value, definitely recommend!
  26. TamaraT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent all around. The entire staff was knowledgeable and very friendly. We had a large party and sat out on the patio. They allowed us to start a fire since it was rather chilly. Our server was attentive. The owner stopped by the table to talk bourbon with our guests. The food was excellent. Great ambiance. Would absolutely recommend!
  27. Mary

    San Francisco

    118 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Original service started out strong but went downhill. Food was OK. Pork was dry. One person didn’t get their meal until the rest of us half way through with no explanation. Caesar salad very good. Don’t you think that when someone is ordering fries that she would have ketchup and other condiments at the table before you brought the burger? We had to wait 10 minutes for ketchup. Fries cold by then. Generally Ok wouldn’t return though.
  28. BrianP

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friends are from out of town and asked for a great local dining experience. Bourbons Bistro has long been my favorite. The drinks were top notch, the cuisine excellent. Nathan had the steak frites, Bailey and I enjoyed the salmon. We all agreed our meal was well prepared, and delicious. Gavin, our server, should be commended for great, attentive service, without excessively “hovering” over us. It was great overall experience
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time. Classy all around.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and wine - made it a night to remember!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food Great atmosphere Prompt and friendly service- we will definitely be back!
  32. RichardS

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent great tasting food and nice ambiance. Definitely visit again
  33. Stephany

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Service took too long. Food wasn’t worth the price (quality wasn’t worth the cost). Overall experience was overpriced.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was Amazing Gavin (server) was amazing I really enjoyed myself for my 47th birthday
  35. MichaelW

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and Service was outstanding. They have large selection of bourbon and wine. Would return andrecommend to anyone .
  36. MarkZ

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cocktails were delicious, the food was decadent and delicious. Great music and service. Outstanding bourbon collection.
  38. DavidL

    Western KY

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was outstanding! Some of the best flavors I’ve had in awhile. From the salad to the entree.. excellent. The chef came and spoke to us , and the manager( Tony/Anthony, was very nice! Will definitely return!
  39. DanB

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Bourbon selections are numerous and so hard to decide which one to pick. The bartenders and wait staff are very knowledgeable and offer excellent suggestions on the drink and food menu. Good food and deserts. The room is very loud and it’s hard to have conversations with your party.
  40. BethanyA

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was wonderful and made great food recommendations. Every part of our dining experience was wonderful. Delicious cocktails, salads, bread, entrees, and dessert! Will be back!!

FAQs

Bourbons Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 894-8838.

Bourbons Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1429 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bourbons Bistro

2255 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Jane

  • Neighborhood

    Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Southern, Contemporary American, Bistro

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    We have a small parking lot next to the building. Other than that we have street parking available. There are no parking meters.

  • Public transit

    TARC

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Jereme McFarland

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (502) 894-8838

  • Private party facilities

    The restaurant maybe rented out for large parties, or on days we are closed from lunches to special parties. Just call the restaurant to see if we can accommodate your group. We have a separate space in addition to our main dining room.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator : (502) 894-8838

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