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

Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar

4.4
4.4
1056 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
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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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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Southern, Barbecue, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (502) 587-1626

  • Website

    http://www.doccrows.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    For more information on catering email spenser@doccrows.com

  • Private party facilities

    For more information on private events visit doccrows.com or email spenser@doccrows.com

  • Private party contact

    Theresa Frey: (844) 903-1982

  • Location

    127 W Main St Louisville, KY 40202

  • 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, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,056 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

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  • Louisville

    Great for Lunch

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  1. WS

    WendyS

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very friendly staff and tasty eats.

  2. D

    Drew

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service2ambience4

    Good boubon menu but was not current which lead to a long delay before receiving my first drink. Location is terrific, design of the restaurant is awesome.

  3. FP

    FoodPorn

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great ambience in a historic building in downtown Louisville. Very, very spacious restaurant. Friendly and attentive server. Fresh oysters were some of the best we've had. Well over a hundred bourbons to choose from. Delicious mint juleps. Entrees were upscale southern style. Highly recommend! A jewel of Louisville!

  4. C

    Callman

    Charleston

    27 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall2food1service1ambience3

    We had a reservation party of nine. Once we got sad it literally took over a half an hour for our drinks to show up. We explained to the waiter that we had a show to be at and only had an hour and a half. Did not seem to matter. On top of that I’ll say for a place that is so highly sought after the food was marginal at best. Got the barbecue sampler and had very very small portions of pulled pork and two very small pieces of brisket and chicken. The best thing was the hot fried chicken. But really came for the barbecue. Been to 100 other places that have better barbecue. Off my bucket list and honestly no need to go back

  5. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Pre concert

  6. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience3

    Cool place! Unfortunately our server ruined it for us. We felt as if we were invisible to her. She spent 99% of her time with a table right beside us because they were ordering so much bourbon. We had to keep grabbing her, otherwise she would just walk right by us. Was really disappointed.

  7. AP

    AshleyP

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Our waiter was fantastic and kept checking in with us. Our food was fantastic and we did not have to wait long at all. We sat in the back and it was a fun environment.

  8. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was delicious. The salmon dinner was outstanding. The service was mostly great, a few hiccups, but she made up for it. Accommodated our party of 11 during a conference after initially reserving for only 8 people.

  9. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience - accommodating with our large group when we were going to be late as we forgot about the time change!

  10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    We ordered the smoked meat platter. It was to dry. Had to use extra bbq sauce to make it worth eating. Very dissatisfied. The oysters were good but we ordered them for an appetizer and they came after our meal was served. Not a good experience. Staff was average. Could be a bit more friendly. Won’t go back.

  11. SS

    ShelS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Orders kept coming out wrong but over all was very accomodating.

  12. DB

    DebbieB

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    We understand everyone is struggling to find help. Service was very slow and waiter did his best. Food was great!

  13. B

    Becky

    Nashville

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience2

    At 7:15 it was achingly loud.. we ordered a dozen oysters that never came; server offered to bring them after our entrees—no thanks.

  14. CE

    ChrissyE

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great service, all of the food was delicious

  15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience2

    Service was average, but there was some bait and switching occurring around the pricing on the menu that really spoiled the experience. The food was also average at best.

  16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience5

    Food was mediocre, service was extremely slow

  17. s

    srea

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall2food5service3ambience2

    My food did not come out, although my husband’s meal was brought. They forgot his fries and brought him chips instead (the food runner brought him some fries after requested). I waited and waited. Finally I was told they ran out of what I ordered. Meanwhile my husband’s food was cold. The manager came and said our meal would be comped. I ordered something else. Food was delicious. Bill came and the meal was not comped. Just weren’t charged for the second thing I ordered. They still charged us for the side I had ordered with my first meal and also for the fries we had to ask for. Additionally, my cocktail was not mixed and it came with no straw or mixer. The first half was fine but the bottom was all sugar. Undrinkable. I ordered more whisky to mix with it, and waited and waited. Had to ask again for it. All in all, not a great experience but the food was good.

  18. SA

    SaidA

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful spot to relax with friends and enjoy good food and drinks

  19. CH

    ChristinaH

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience1

    Unfortunately, this visit to Doc Crows wasn’t enjoyable. Out of menu items, drink order took longer to arrive than food to table, air conditioning was out so the whole place was sweltering hot… overall a bad experience this time.

  20. KH

    KristenH

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience2

    We were dining due to a concert at the KFC Yum! Center the food was amazing and delicious a little spicy but we really enjoyed it. Please sit in the very back and there was no air-conditioning it was very very hot we asked multiple times about the temperature and was told that it was broke and there was nothing they could do.

  21. DE

    DrEva

    Philadelphia

    53 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Overall the experience was good.

  22. CB

    ChuckB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience3

    Possibly the worst service I have EVER gotten in my life. I would never go back

  23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome food and awesome service. I’ll be back

  24. B

    Bearhugs

    Orlando

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience2

    We had a nice dinner. The food was very good but the table was very poor. The restaurant is divided into 3 sections. A bar (nice), a rear dinning area (nice) and a middle hallway (bad). Our table was in the hallway and would not recommend taking a table there. There was lots of noise and traffic that really took away from the good food experience. Given the storage of help, the place would be better off just closing those tables.

  25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was outstanding!

  26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Terrific food. Great staff. Will definitely visit again.

  27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Came all the way from MN just for the Mac n cheese! It’s exactly whAt I remember! We ordered the loaded chops and it was enough for a meal! So good. 5 stars! Went to brunch there and that was amazing g as well!

  28. b

    bflopaul

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Waitress was pleasant, but made a couple of mistakes when delivering our food. In other words, we didn't get what we ordered and had to ask her to please bring this or please bring that. The food was good, but quite honestly, going to Louisville and visiting Doc Crows for the first time, we were all kind of let down...including the one local resident who went with us.

  29. N

    Nelly

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    Great vibe and great food.

  30. c

    coleenp

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    orgainzed, educated about their products, professional and friendly. The shrimp and grits were to die for.

  31. R

    Robert

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Super fun and incredible service

  32. MD

    MichelleD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Best shrimp and grits of my life and the most impressive bourbon selection I've ever seen!

  33. SJ

    StacyJ

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time there. I went with a party of 9 for my birthday dinner. The restaurant is huge…which you can’t tell from the entrance but it’s spacious. I just knew even with my reservation we’d be waiting to be seated for a while, but that was not the case. Dinner was great, food was awesome. We were there for about 1.5 hours talking, eating, and doing the cake thing. I have no complaints other than they were out of fried oysters for the appetizers and according to the person who wanted them (yuck!!) they are the best they’ve ever had. Maybe next time the person can get ‘em.

  34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing meal!! They were booked for dinner weeks in advance so we settled for a 2:30 reservation…it was worth skipping dinner for! The chips with brisket were the perfect t start…the chips alone would have been amazing but the topping piled on were perfection! I had the spicy margarita…yum-o!! We shared brisket, Mac and cheese and fried okra. Best Mac n cheese I’ve ever had and the okra was perfection. It was so good we returned to try out breakfast the next day. Latte and Bloody Mary were great…second only to the biscuits and gravy!!

  35. w

    wendyc

    Phoenix

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Taylor was great we had a large party and she took great care of us! Menu provided great options food good drinks great too

  36. H

    Hanftsan

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    After our food was served, our server forgot about us. They have a lot of bourbon to choose from. Smokehouse Mussels were delicious. The brisket was the best part of the Smokehouse Sampler. We were going to return for breakfast and decided to go elsewhere.

  37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome as always!!!

  38. DP

    DarylP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Kate was wonderful! And, food as always, was amazing!

  39. AS

    AllisonS

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    High quality delicious food! Great atmosphere! Would go again!

  40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Pre-concert dinner. The location is right across the street from the Yum center

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

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 4.4 stars by 1056 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 12 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 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 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, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://www.doccrows.com/

  • Phone number

    (502) 587-1626

  • Catering

    For more information on catering email spenser@doccrows.com

  • Private party facilities

    For more information on private events visit doccrows.com or email spenser@doccrows.com

  • Private party contact

    Theresa Frey: (844) 903-1982

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