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

Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar

4.4
4.4
1175 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 34 times today

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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: (844) 903-1982

  • 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 1,175 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Mike

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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.
  2. BridgetteH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great food!! We were in town for the NCAA tournament. The runner was busting his butt!! Sweetest man!!
  4. Stacy

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The menu looked good and the location was close so we walked over with high hopes. The staff was so friendly when we arrived and sat us promptly, and the building/vibe was fun. But, unfortunately, most everything was on the dry side: brisket, cornbread, hush puppies. Only the fish tacos got good reviews from our party of 8. Also, the server just rarely checked on us. The food came out fairly quickly but we had to keep tracking him down for more drinks and/or anything else we needed. It was just “okay”. Wouldn’t go back.
  5. Winelover

    Louisville

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good lunch and quiet enough to have a conversation.
  6. TomandMichelle

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Dee was an amazing server. Oysters great! Not a bbq fan until I had your sampler plate!
  7. CaseyB

    Pittsburgh

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    After a nice bourbon tasting at Old Forester, we had a lovely dinner at Doc Crow’s. I had the chili and oysters Rockefeller. Both were delicious. Our waitress was awesome and very attentive to our needs. Definitely would visit again.
  8. Chris

    Atlanta Metro

    39 reviews

    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Service and atmosphere were what I would expect, but the smoked BBQ was just okay.
  9. LynetteR

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Took 30 minutes to get first drink. They were out of several items requested. No empathy. Food was mediocre. I expected high quality for the amount we paid. It is not a place I would return to
  10. DebbyM

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was top notch. Chips and beer cheese appetizer was a perfect starter. Crab cakes with broccoli was delicious and just the right amount of food. Pork chops with mashed potatoes were some of the best. A huge bourbon selection that will satisfy any desire. I highly recommend this wonderful dining experience.
  11. DonnaR

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It was a Saturday night and very busy. It was our anniversary and we had my husband's 82-year-old father and his girlfriend. We were seated quickly at the first table when you enter. we appreciated being seated so quickly but the table was a high top and difficult for my father in law to get in the booth. It also was near the front door and cold. The menu had a little something for everyone. Our waitress was pleasant, friendly and knowledgeable. The food was delicious and we tried several items. Tomato bisque soup & grilled cheese, oyster & shrimp poboy, catfish poboy, salad with grilled chicken and bread pudding. Good cocktails and good service. We would definitely recommend.
  12. KentuckyJack

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We went to dinner before the Blake Shelton concert. They had our reservation and we were seated right away. Service was great, food was pretty good, and margaritas were awesome but the Old Fashioned's sucked. $145 for 2 people, one entree, one lunch portion, one app and 4 cocktails seemed pretty pricey, but all in all, Doc Crowe's is a good location and you get quick service.
  13. JessicaH

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a reservation prior to a concert. We got seated at our reservation time. Our waiter was prompt and attentive and very informative. We enjoyed the oysters rockefeller and the onion rings for appetizer. Several in our party chose the shrimp poboy with fries. We also ordered the shrimp tacos and the pork chop dinner. Everything was delicious. This is a great place to eat and drink before a downtown event, a work outing, or a date night.
  14. JosephR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place had a dinner meeting there, it was a nice venue the food was quick and service was great
  15. RyanM

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I was expecting 'wow' on the smoked meats but found it was just a bit above average from other places I frequent. All in all, worth the visit and enjoyed the experience. m Shared the meat sampler (plenty for two) and my favorite of the night was the shrimp and cocktail sauce appetizer. While I'm not a Bourban fan, their selection of Bourbon's was incredible and I'd suggest anyone looking for options visit.
  16. AngelaB

    Louisville

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food was great
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Honestly, pretty disappointing. Brisket was dry and couldn’t really even tell that it was smoked. Ribs were incredibly small for the price. And the drink prices were outlandish. The Pimento cheese dip was probably the highlight of my meal. My old fashioned was served in a small glass with numerous ice cubes, watering it down substantially. The whiskey side of the bar/restaurant is worth a look around, truly incredible collection of offerings. But be warned, this is a tourist trap.
  18. TarasG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. That being said, the drinks tasted watered down and the food was hit-and-miss; appetizers were great, onion rings were a bit soggy, and the brisket was average. I feel like at that price point I would have gotten a better value elsewhere.
  19. JeremyB

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Food was excellent and drinks well made. Very extensive bourbon and whiskey selection.
  20. Sprocket

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience3
    Host insisted we made our reservation for 2 when I presented the Open Table receipt that showed it was made for 5. They made us wait for over a half hour for the larger table. After we paid and left, the restaurant turned us in to Open Table as a no show. We were entertaining out of town guests on a schedule, and will not return.
  21. PenK

    Toledo

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food was good. Drinks were amazing. Great place to go with friends.
  22. DMTLK

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The food was very good and service was outstanding.
  23. Kelley

    Nashville

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fun place to eat before an event or for a date, or just dinner out. Great food and service!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Started off with drinks. Both had Old Fashions, they were good. Then we had oysters, then our dinners and we declined on dessert.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    WE RESERVED THRU OPEN TABLE AND EVERYTIME WE DO THIS WE DO NOT GET THE RESULTS WE WANT.. I TOLD THEM IT WAS MY LADY’s BDAY AND NO ONE SAID ANYTHING AND MY MEAL WAS GREAT (SALMON) BUT MY LADY HAD THE RIBS AMD THEY WAS TUFF, HARD, & COLD
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Best oysters in town!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun vibe and great food.
  28. SherriT

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    GREAT VIBE! Met friends before a comedy show. Pulled pork was amazing!
  29. Susan

    Baton Rouge

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience2
    Good experience, but seated next to a very large party and the noise level due to that was unacceptable. Our server was wonderful, and the food was good to very good.
  30. DavidF

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Dinner was very well presented and the menu diverse. Service was timely and efficient.
  31. GTBuzz

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. Extensive bourbon list, but their bourbon prices are on the high side.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Upon arrival we were seated very polite and courteous waiter food was good Desert was the downfall I ordered the bread pudding which was only cooked on top the rest of the cup was like soup Wife ordered Wilbur sundae which was supposed to have rinds with cinnamon which was not there so kinda disappointing event for the return to downtown area in a couple years. The wow factor was missing tonight
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great food, cozy and enjoyable experience.
  34. FBombDiggity

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I'm from out of town and went here on a date night based on a recommendation and I'm so thrilled we did! Food was fresh and delicious. Staff was friendly, professional, and attentive, but not smothering. Atmosphere was cozy and special, and anything but one of your typical chains; I knew we were in Louisville! Thrilled to have this memory as part of my love story with my sweetie.
  35. MarkC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good food, good service, good ambiance- check it out!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eat here twice a month when in town for business. Good great and service is excellent.
  37. JaciE

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Celebrated my mother's 70th birthday and granddaughters' 7th; everyone loved it and food was so good!
  38. MarkF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Made reservations and was seated in the far back room, which was so so.Food was very good, enjoyed meaty ribs, wasncrazy about bbq sauce (offer more options). Great Old Fashoined.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    It is nice place and perfect for bourbon lover. The food were so good. I love the roasted chicken with bourbon honey. But I love the green beans more! I enjoyed this place.
  40. Katelyn

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service and food was everything we wanted and expected.

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 4.4 stars by 1175 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 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
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: (844) 903-1982

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