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Bourbons Bistro

4.7
4.7
1394 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

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today

Dining areas

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

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What 1,394 people are saying

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Romantic

  • Louisville

    Romantic

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  1. MichaelW

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

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

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 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.
  5. BethanyA

    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!!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have an amazing dinner here and we're very impressed the service, our food, drinks and the experience. At times a party of 10 can be difficult, but the waitress did a wonderful job and we had a great night out. We do not get many nights out as a whole group. I am so glad we chose the restaurants the food was excellent!!!
  7. AngelaA

    Orlando

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in awhile! We will return often.
  8. ClarkP

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Drinks, food, and atmosphere was excellent!!
  9. ChrisC

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went there to celebrate our anniversary and loved everything we ordered, especially the sea bass entrée which is a chef special. We love this place and will definitely go back.
  10. HershelF

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Margot coordinated a table for 12 for high value business dinner. Everything was as promised. It was a great evening. Thank you, Ed
  11. Samantha

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful, this is possibly our new favorite for date night!
  12. TiffanyM

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was exceptional and timely. Service was kind and welcoming. We’ll be back
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall2food5service4ambience3
    Boys trip for a bach party. Service was amazing. Food was mediocre. Steak had no seasoning whatsoever but cooked perfectly medium rare. Very, very expensive for the quality we got food wise. Fries were good.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Met friend for dinner and cocktails and were not disappointed. The food was fantastic - mushroom ravioli and the filet with asparagus and potatoes were all delicious. Cocktails were spot-on and the cherry shortbread dessert was delectable. Already looking forward to a return visit!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    We were late to our reservation which was our fault so we were sat at a high top by the bar. This was fine and actually was a pretty cool spot. The bartender seemed less than enthused to have to wait on us. Our cheese dip appetizer was very delicious. We ordered the steak frites medium and the mushroom ravioli with cajun sausage. Once it arrived, the steak was on top of the fries so the fries had a little bit of blood from the steak on them which wasn’t a deal breaker, the fries were still good. Just thought it was weird. The ravioli came without the sausage so it was sent back. Steak was okay, nothing special for the price and by time the ravioli came back out, we were already finished with the other entree. We have been here before and had good experiences but this one was a bummer:(
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The salmon served over pappardelle pasta was outstanding. Always love the goat cheese spread, Caesar salad, and can’t leave without the s’more brownie. Lots of leftovers to enjoy later. Martinis were great. Server was attentive and helpful. Definitely recommend.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic and service was excellent. Exceptional list of bourbons.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food, good service, great bourbon selection, Old Fashioned not great
  19. KacMan

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Staff was very welcoming and seated us immediately to coincide with our reservation time. Our server was friendly and did a very good job. Basic wine list offering variety and quality wines. Naturally, bourbon is their strong suit as described in their name. We had the spinach salad which was excellent and split the 10 oz steak frites which was a generous portion; very good. Only drawback is parking; very limited space next to the restaurant so you are forced to try find a space on the street.
  20. JeffRo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Killer bourbon selection. Fantastic food. Pleasant service. Highly recommended.
  21. LindsayM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, good service in a great atmosphere. Definitely recommend!
  22. CoryM

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. Almost ate and drank myself to death. Had heard a lot about it before and for good reason. Phenomenal. Bourbon selection is out of this world. The owner or chef or something walks around and talks to everyone and I like that. I don’t think you will find a better place than this.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    1st time, celebrating wedding anniversary, food was amazing. We had dinner and dessert. We will be back.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    We arrived about 15 minutes late and we were seated quickly. After getting water we sat for almost 15 minutes before someone came to greet us. Our server walked by over half a dozen times so I’m not sure why she didn’t stop to say anything. After we placed our drink order we sat for a length of time before receiving our drinks. So long that we questioned if they had gotten “lost”. My date had moscato which she enjoyed and I got a manhattan that was VERY heavy on vermouth and bitters.Other tables received bread around this time but we got none. We placed our food order and it came out in about 20 minutes or so. The food was overall quite good. We both got the fillet and they were cooked to our desired temperature. We ordered another round of drinks with our dinner, I got a Cabernet wine this time. The red wine was the same temperature as the white wine which was really disappointing. We both ordered dessert, a s’more brownie for me and bread pudding for her. The bread pudding was better I thought but the brownie was good regardless. My date was most upset about the bread, I was most upset about my cold red wine. We both were upset at the lack of service. A few minutes longer and we would have left and tried our luck somewhere else nearby. Everything outside of the servers control was good to very good. Unfortunately, our service made for a poor experience. Everything we had a complaint about could have been solved by a little effort from the server and the temperature of the wine is a mystery, unsure why that happened. But, again, a server checking that would have been easy and if they said, “Our red wine is quite cold due to how we store the bottles. Would you still like a glass?” At least wouldn’t have been disappointed or would have switched my order. Also, the fact that we had bread plates without any bread that were collected halfway through the meal after we ordered entrees was probably as clear of a sign as any that we were missing something. Very loud place
  25. Michele

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I cannot say enough about this restaurant. We are in Louisville twice a year and dinner at Bourbon Bistro is the highlight of the visit. We love Mike the bartender, he makes some mean cocktails and knows his bourbon. The wait staff is always friendly and attentive. But, the food, is a true delight! We have NEVER had a bad meal! The chef produces a great well-rounded menu and uses quality products. You will not go wrong with Bourbon Bistro!!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a great Vday dinner despite a packed house!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Can’t say enough good things. First time here and we’ll definitely be back at some point. I have zero complaints or suggestions on anything we ordered. Pork chop and the filet were perfect. The salmon cakes were moist and breaded just right. Finished the night with the s’more and it was delicious! Kudos to the chef who also made his rounds and noticed him running food. Love to see them leading from the front
  28. ClaudiaD

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wendy made our experience SO special. She knew all the delicious things on the menu to order though I doubt anything wouldn’t be delicious. The mussels were out of this world. Loved the ambiance. Don’t forget to visit Mike at the bar. He and my boyfriend became fast friends and he is a world of knowledge when it comes to whiskey and bourbons. This is probably our favorite place in all of Louisville. We will be back.
  29. ShawnGray

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    To start off the service was not the best for the type of restaurant that they advertised to be, the waitress walked by me several times as I tried to get her attention. The environment was very loud. My wife and I had a difficult time having a conversation because of the noise level. Absolutely very little cocktail/drink selection, everything offered were basic bourbon cocktails, nothing fancy. The cocktails were very expensive for the quality of the restaurant, $17 for a Manhattan. The food was good, but super spiced up salted and heavy, no healthy choices. I definitely do not plan on returning, or recommending this restaurant to anyone. I do believe that they have a lot of potential if they change up their drink menu to add a better variety of cocktails. They also need to adjust their prices according to the level of quality and service.
  30. SteveG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We found out about this place from the bartender at Stitzel-Weller. He actually made the reservations for us. Since it was our 34th anniversary we were looking for a nice quiet place and this was it. Everyone was very friendly. The bartender was great! We started with the beef bone marrow with toasted sliced bread. My wife loved it. Then she had the shrimp and grits plate and I had the pork chop. Wow! They were both outstanding. She is pretty much a seafood snob being from Louisanna but the shrimp did not disappoint her at all. We were really surprised that the place was not packed! The prices were not bad either. I’d recommend them this place to everyone and we will visit them again next time we’re in Louisville. 5 stars!!
  31. KenH

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of my go to restaurants when I am in Louisville, KY. The food, service, and atmosphere always great.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    They had a very varied bourbon list. Prices were comparable to most higher end restaurants. Parking on Frankfort was terrible and ended up parking quite a bit away. The main dining room was very loud. My filet was really undercooked, but had a good flavor after I asked for it to be cooked a little more.
  33. Soraya

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Overall very good.
  34. BeckyO

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places in Lousville! Never had a meal there that wasn’t outstanding-and we’ve been going for years!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Boyfriend and I had a night out on the town trying different restaurants. Bourbon Bistro social media gave a good vibe, we wanted to have a drink and try the goat cheese spread. Wendy our server was fantastic both professionally and on a personal level. She recommended the oysters, so we got the spread and the oysters. Neither disappointed and we ate every bite. Beverages were great and we definitely plan on going back.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very nice experience! Super cool bar area the main dining room is moody and cozy (ceiling is painted black and a little stark) but the brick accents and black and white pics are fun! Ravioli was sinfully delicious and steak frites were very tasty!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is always a fantastic experience at Bourbons Bistro. For just a dinner out or for a special event, Bourbons Bistro is tough to beat.
  38. JustinP

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fraternity brother in from out of town, so a group of us got together. Service was terrific. A couple of us had the pork chop, which was fantastic. Surprised to realize BB has been open for 18 years. Longevity in a restaurant is always a good sign. It delivered for us.
  39. CaraR

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Several items ordered by the table were delicious: salmon, burger, ravioli, Caesar salad, shrimp and grits, goat cheese appetizer. Items that weren’t pleasing: steak frites, salmon cake app. Steak was tough and full of gristle. The kitchen did discount it, though would’ve preferred to enjoy it. The desserts, s’mores cake and bread pudding, were outstanding. Our server, Desiree, was excellent. It was our first time there for our entire party of 10 for a birthday celebration. Several of us agreed that we would definitely return.

FAQs

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

Bourbons Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1394 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 17 times today
Google Map for Bourbons Bistro

2255 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

Dining areas

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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