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Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar, Louisville, KY

Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar

4.3
4.3
1213 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
Doc Crow's showcases the culinary heritage of the South with a menu of traditional favorites and fresh seafood. The world-class beverage program focuses on America's native spirit, bourbon, and features excellent wines.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 40 times today
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Southern, Barbecue, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (502) 587-1626

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    Please contact us at info@doccrows.com with additional questions about catering.

  • Private party facilities

    Our private dining options are perfect for your next meeting, celebration, or dinner. Our available event spaces include Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar, Doc's Gallery, and Doc's Bourbon Room.Please contact us at info@doccrows.com with additional questions or to book your private event.

  • Private party contact

    Theresa Frey: (502) 416-4482

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Louisville

  • Cross street

    2nd Street

  • Parking details

    There are numerous garages and parking lots in the immediate area that require payment to park. There are also meters on the street which are available as well.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,213 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Great service. Food was a little disappointing, bbq meat was dry, but side dish appetizer and desert were good.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    22 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Our server was great! Friendly and helpful. The food was ok at best. Chips and pimento cheese dip was good but nothing special. My husband’s ribs were bland and coleslaw had no flavor. Could have been mass produced and come out of a box. The house salad has smoked tomatoes on it. Beware. Mac and cheese was fine. Again , nothing special. I would not go back and would not recommend. We can get better BBQ at home.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Darius W is great waiter. Food was good and quick.
  4. fun2dine

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    Ribs and baked potato very dry and just warm. Tasted like been setting in a warming pan too long. Green beans and corn bread very good.
  5. Thekid

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Most of the disappointment in our experience was the fact we were in a room with a large party of 50 guys who were very loud. We could not have a conversation. In addition, while Docs is know for having the largest selection of bourbons the 3 we asked for they were out of. Finally had the 4 th choice. The food was good.
  6. SixThrees

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service. Highly recommend it.
  7. SueK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was excellent. Our group of six all got different things and we were all very happy with the food. We even discussed going back again on the same trip.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience and great food! We will be back!
  9. AmyH

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Wish I could recall our sever - she was spot on and fantastic! Good food and the cookies are outstanding!
  10. LawrenceS

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Engaging staff, great food, many bourbon drink choices, comfortable setting, great location. First choice on every visit!
  11. AngieP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The time it took to get our food was slower than normal.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. Food was great! Ordered oysters, bbq abs desert. Very satisfied with everything. Will be going back.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best barbecue I’ve ever had! We recommend the derby pie for dessert
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Went for brunch. Took wrong people with me - 82/84 yo parents. They liked having brunch with me but not with thousands of whiskey bottles. Brunch was average. Service was great. Price was better than most. Will go back with younger crowd and try and enjoy a dinner
  15. GraceD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Great food, great drinks, amazing waiter (loved the Irish accent and humor). We were seated in a very loud room which was fun and all but very hard to hear everyone at our table.
  16. Salzang

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience1
    Had an average meal. Would have rated higher but my friend and I were given a table in a dark, dank, grey room with two parties of ten each. Miserable experience, but our waitress was very pleasant and professional.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was excellent. The hot chicken was the best of my sampler. But, all the food was great.
  18. BillyS

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was excellent. Everyone loved the shrimp and grits. The brisket tacos were excellent.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    Bad BBQ, just not tasty and dry. I would not recommend
  20. DavidH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    By far some of the worst BBQ food that I have ever experienced. Service and atmosphere were nice; however, the food was lacking in so many ways.
  21. BryanG

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great menu and the food was fantastic!. only downside was it was very noisy. the staff was great and D was a great waiter.
  22. StephLee

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I greatly appreciated Ryan being able to squeeze two additional Guests to our party of four the day before our reservation. Service outstanding.
  23. Patrick

    Nashville

    41 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was cool ( not warm ). We were an 8 top of 4 couples and only about 30 people in the entire restaurant. Our server was pleasant but took forever on waiting on us. If you a BBQ lover this is just ok. May more places to eat at downtown.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Our server Darius was excellent! He offered some really good menu choices and always made sure everyone in our party had a beverage or a full glass of water.
  25. Gwen

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding business lunch for 12 of us. The waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly. Our food came out, just at the perfect time. Everyone's lunches looked great and everyone raved about how good the food was. Portions were outstanding. We will be back!
  26. InessaM

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Nice venue in the center of downtown, nine minutes from the SDF airport. Great place for a group brunch. We were seated in a private room decorated with different liqueur options. Our servers were excellent. I liked my Bloody Mary drink. Some of my friends were disappointed that the beer menu did not have a lot of choices. Overall good experience.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food wonderful service Denise our server was amazing and gave us a tour through the bourbon room after our meal. AMAZING
  28. LottieC

    Western KY

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun dinner with friends before a comedy show! Highly recommended
  29. AngelaG

    Louisville

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    We arrived after 1:30pm, due to Yum Center traffic and minimal parking. The atmosphere was nice. The greeters were wonderful and very attentive. The server was friendly . It wasn’t a very busy night, but refills were not offered, and when asked the server forgot. We also had to wait before receiving our tickets. The fried green tomatoes were bland. The wings were overdone. The brisket baked potato was delicious and the gentleman that brought it out was very polite.
  30. CLCinRDCH

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a gem. A bit of a darker, moody vibe because of the older building but interior with their visible liquor inventory is cool. Food was over the top and relatively inexpensive. The most expensive item was my $10 Bloody! This late lunch kept us energized until dinner. A definite ‘swing’ in this slugger city⚾️
  31. MattH

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Mallory was unbelievable. So friendly, so knowledgeable, gave us her time, answered questions, and spent time with us in the bourbon room. Prices for bourbon were ridiculously high, but I’d go back here nonetheless just to stare at the 2600 bottles in their collection.
  32. MeaganM

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience4
    The server was so very nice and the atmosphere was great! The food left a lot to be desired. I had the tomato bisque and it tasted like canned marinara, I couldn’t eat it. My husband got the shrimp po boy and he thought it was pretty bland. My friend with us did enjoy his ribs and okra. I imagine other items on the menu are really good, we just didn’t order them.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    So many better options in Louisville. Really lost a lot of its charm from years past. Went there in 2020 and thought it was great. Made it a point to go back this visit and was disappointed. Asked for mustard 3 times and never provided.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Worst BBQ ever anywhere. How do you make ribs and pulled pork so poorly that you can’t eat it.
  35. AuthenticSeaFood

    Tampa

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun whisky night out with friends celebrating a birthday. Food was good, hard to beat the whisky selection.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waitress did an incredible job of serving us. She had a very difficult table (I would have lost my cool on them) and she was so polite, EVEN WHEN THEY ASKED TO SPEAK TO A MANAGER FOR NO REASON. She did an incredible job, and I’m blown away by her professionalism and etiquette.
  37. Eater

    Louisville

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I met my Dad and brother for lunch. I hadn't seen them in a while and it went perfectly. Sunny's service was wonderful and the food was great.
  38. ksteeleonu

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second experience at Doc Crow’s and it did not disappoint! The food was excellent, the service was great, and we will definitely be back.
  39. Mike

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience4
    The service was very good. Very accommodating hostess and our server was excellent. Nice atmosphere. The food, however, was not good. The short rib was mostly fat. The brisket was rubbery and ribs tasteless. The pulled pork was pretty good though. I will not come back next time I am in the area.
  40. BridgetteH

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Well the Reservations was made with one person for both tables. Common sense would have combine the tables together, instead of the tables in different locations. Female Waitress I was told SHE did not do a good job. Male Waiter^^^^ All Good.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar using the Order Online button. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 587-1626.

Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 1213 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 40 times today
Google Map for Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar

127 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    2nd Street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Louisville

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Southern, Barbecue, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    There are numerous garages and parking lots in the immediate area that require payment to park. There are also meters on the street which are available as well.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (502) 587-1626

  • Catering

    Please contact us at info@doccrows.com with additional questions about catering.

  • Private party facilities

    Our private dining options are perfect for your next meeting, celebration, or dinner. Our available event spaces include Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar, Doc's Gallery, and Doc's Bourbon Room.Please contact us at info@doccrows.com with additional questions or to book your private event.

  • Private party contact

    Theresa Frey: (502) 416-4482

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