Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar, Louisville, KY

Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar

4.5 (1588)
$31 to $50
Southern
127 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
Nestled in Louisville's historic Whiskey Row, Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar masterfully blends traditional Southern fare with fresh seafood in a restored 1870s building. Now serving breakfast daily, start your morning with locally roasted coffee and Southern classics like Kentucky Derby Hot Browns. Our scratch kitchen serves Memphis-style BBQ, house-smoked meats, and fresh oysters, alongside Kentucky's largest bourbon collection—over 2,500 bourbon, rye, and whiskey expressions, including exclusive barrel-aged selections from local distillers. From baby back ribs to daily-sourced seafood, we offer a distinctive fusion of land and sea. The warm, exposed-brick atmosphere, with bourbon barrel accents, pays homage to Louisville's whiskey heritage. Steps from the KFC Yum! Center, Doc Crow's provides authentic Southern hospitality in Bourbon Country. Whether you're an early bird, bourbon enthusiast, or visiting food lover, our award-winning menu makes every meal memorable.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Barbecue, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
    Victoria Spalding: (502) 587-1626
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Louisville
  • Cross street
    The nearest cross street is 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.
  • Public transit
    TARC (Transit Authority of River City) has several routes and stops within walking distance of Doc Crowe’s:Route 2 (Second Street)Route 4 (Fourth Street)Parking OptionsThere are a variety of parking options available near Doc Crow's:Street Parking: There are parking meters on the street, but availability may be limited, especially during peak hours.Parking Lots and Garages: There are numerous parking lots and garages in the immediate area that require payment to park . Some of the nearby parking options include:   Parking Option AddressJefferson Parking Lot 269 S. 2nd StStarks Garage 430 S. 3rd StWeBro Parking Lot 659 S. 3rd StDistillery Lot 119 N. 10th St.Parking Lot Across the street from Doc Crow's Garage Parking Corner of Main and 1st streets
  • 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

Private dining

What 1,588 people are saying

Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Good for groups

  • Louisville

    Good for groups

  • Louisville

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar offers a "fun atmosphere" with a vast selection of drinks, including a "mind boggling selection of whisky." Known for its "amazing service" and standout dishes like shrimp and grits, this spot is perfect for brunch or dinner. Reservations enhance the experience, ensuring prompt seating and service.

1,588 Reviews
  1. Donna VIP

    Columbus22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was great. The hostess hiked us through the entire restaurant back to another entrance where our handicapped friend was parked. So she hiked a huge circle when another door could have been opened that she could walk right in. Pretty insensitive move by the hostess, though I am sure not deliberate.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Lyn

    Indiana17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place for a group. Great Service! Food pretty good. Nice place but the noise level is very very loud due to aesthetics of high ceilings and number of people eating in a spot.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Michael VIP

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Shrimp & Grits are fabulous! The bourbon selection is not not bad either.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Amber

    Dallas1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was not good and overpriced. Bbq platter had fatty brisket and dried out ribs.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Maria

    Louisville2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were disappointed in the food. Started with chips and pimento cheese, which was good and a large portion. We ordered sliders for our main meal (pork and brisket) and a side of okra. Both sliders were just okay, and if that is supposed to be your main feature (BBQ), I expect more. The brisket was very fatty. My husband's pork had a very large, hard piece in it. I just expected the meat to be excellent since that seems to be what they are known for.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Jamie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were outstanding. We ordered the sampler and added Mac and cheese and cornbread. It was the perfect amount of food and every last bite was scrumptious! 10/10 would recommend.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Kevin VIP

    Nashville12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was spectacular and the side of DeLoreans was icing on the cake!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Delisha

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was accommodating when we arrived early for our reservation. The food was amazing. Definitely would eat there again when in Louisville.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Kelsey

    Columbus4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    A nightmare of a time, worst dining experience of my life.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Robert VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Shh huh jet rib was very good. Borboun was also delicious

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 587-1626.

Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 1588 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Central Kentucky
  4. Louisville
  5. Downtown Louisville

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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
    The nearest cross street is 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Barbecue, Breakfast
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    TARC (Transit Authority of River City) has several routes and stops within walking distance of Doc Crowe’s:Route 2 (Second Street)Route 4 (Fourth Street)Parking OptionsThere are a variety of parking options available near Doc Crow's:Street Parking: There are parking meters on the street, but availability may be limited, especially during peak hours.Parking Lots and Garages: There are numerous parking lots and garages in the immediate area that require payment to park . Some of the nearby parking options include:   Parking Option AddressJefferson Parking Lot 269 S. 2nd StStarks Garage 430 S. 3rd StWeBro Parking Lot 659 S. 3rd StDistillery Lot 119 N. 10th St.Parking Lot Across the street from Doc Crow's Garage Parking Corner of Main and 1st streets
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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
    Victoria Spalding: (502) 587-1626
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo