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Bourbons Bistro, Louisville, KY

Bourbons Bistro

4.7 (1717)
$30 and under
Southern
2255 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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 1,717 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "exceptional food" and a vast bourbon selection, making it a must-visit in Louisville. Guests praise the "outstanding service" and "laid-back yet special" ambiance. Consistently great dishes include the Pork Chop and Steak Frites, complemented by expertly crafted cocktails.

1,717 Reviews

  1. Jill

    Central Kentucky2 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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  2. Spencer VIP

    Central Kentucky17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We started with a fantastic drinks, Boulevardiers and Old Fashions with the Burrata, Caesar Salads and Salmon Cakes . All were excellent. For our main courses we chose Steak frites, Salmon and Filet with the Steak Frites edging out the salmon.…you can’t go wrong with the bread pudding and chocolate cake for dessert..plenty to share! Louisville has some great restaurants, Bourbons Bistro is one of the best!

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  3. Dan

    Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Abby our server was excellent! My wife had the Scottish Salmon and risotto and I had the Pork chop. Both were outstanding and cooked to perfection. Spinach salad was a little underwhelming but the Fudge cake made up for it! Hats off to the chef and staff! The bourbon selection was over the top! Almost 250 bourbons, ryes, and sour mash’s to choose from and my wife really enjoyed the Mint Julip. Bourbon Bistro is not to be missed when visiting Louisville but get there early as parking can be challenging!

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  4. Danette VIP

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pork chop melted in your mouth. Service was outstanding. We had a party of 10 and they didn’t miss a thing. Great selection of cocktails as well. Overall a great evening.

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  5. Emily

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed this bistro with nice atmosphere. Pork chop was amazing!

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  6. Karen

    Atlanta49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sarah our server was excellent. Cocktails were potent! The Bone Marrow we shared for appetizer was new to me but very good!

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  7. hugh VIP

    Atlanta46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved BB. Quiet, understated, unpretentious. Large, Large bourbon menus. Quiet enough for intimate conversation. Attentive, unobtrusive service. Limited menu may not serve every occasion. Spinach salad was excellent as was steak frites.

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  8. Arty

    Central Kentucky4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our dinner for Mother’s Day! Food and service was excellent. One of our favorite restaurants on Frankfort Avenue.

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  9. Dawn VIP

    Central Kentucky10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Service was very slow. We sat for 15 minutes before we even ordered drinks. Maybe just a bad night for service. We will try again.

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  10. Miranda

    Central Kentucky7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a good restaurant! I wasn’t impressed by the service - the wait staff did the bare minimum without a smile, but not the worst experience, and the food was very good!

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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 1717 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 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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