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Bourbons Bistro, Louisville, KY

Bourbons Bistro

4.7 (1724)
$30 and under
Southern
2255 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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
Event Coordinator- Margot’ McMillen

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Contemporary American, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 894-8838
  • Website
    http://www.bourbonsbistro.com/
  • 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 that’s on our 2nd floor that we utilize for rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, you name it.
  • Location
    2255 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, 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 1,724 people are saying

Bourbons Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bourbons Bistro is a cherished Louisville gem known for its "exceptional food" and "outstanding service." The atmosphere is both intimate and vibrant, making it perfect for special occasions. Diners rave about the pork chop, steak frites, and diverse bourbon selection. Despite occasional service hiccups, guests return for the "memorable dining experience."
1,724 Reviews

  1. debbie VIP

    Indiana27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The 4 of us all enjoyed our food very much ! Nice white tablecloths, but not excessive prices . We will go more often.

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  2. Michael

    Central Kentucky5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, drinks and service was great. I will definitely be back again.

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  3. Nikki VIP

    Central Kentucky6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant. Come here for date nights monthly and every major celebration or occasion. Last night took my parents and they raved on the good food.

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  4. Carol

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Barrett’s was on the dry side The pork chop was great

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  5. Casey

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, servers were great and attentive, atmosphere on the back patio was perfect. Loved everything, especially the steak frites, however, it took a while to get our food despite not being very busy.

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  6. Kelsey

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! The cocktails and wine were fantastic. The food was outstanding. A wonderful restaurant to celebrate something special.

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  7. Marilyn VIP

    Central Kentucky14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our evening at Bourbon Bistro. The service was excellent. The steak was cooked to perfection. We will return

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  8. Lawrence

    Central Kentucky15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Great food and very attentive respectful service by Biz. Have been coming for a long time and it never misses. We had Burratta appetizer, pork chop (always a favorite) and steak frites. Not sure what was best but I do know bread pudding is worth coming for by itself.

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  9. Marie VIP

    Southwest Florida155 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The t of us all enjoyed our food and the quiet atmosphere

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  10. Jill

    Central Kentucky4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This was our second visit and it was less than we hoped for. Three of the four dinners came out my steak followed 10 minutes later it was not cooked. I sent it back. They brought me a second steak that was not cooked. I sent it back and after my party finished their meals, my steak arrived. It was delicious! But the manager was talking at an extremely high level, explaining that the cook was new and he didn’t understand English. There’s an app for that. She was just kinda loud and hateful, but my dinner was free, which it should’ve been.

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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 1724 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Central Kentucky
  4. Louisville
  5. Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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–Thu 4:30 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.bourbonsbistro.com/
  • 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 that’s on our 2nd floor that we utilize for rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, you name it.

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