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Equus and Jack's Bourbon Restaurant | Lounge and the Black Rabbit Speakeasy, Louisville, KY

Equus and Jack's Bourbon Restaurant | Lounge and the Black Rabbit Speakeasy

4.6
4.6
1242 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Bistro style restaurant serving refined American cuisine since 1985. Located in the heart of St. Matthews, Equus and Jack’s Bourbon Restaurant | Lounge features a moderately-priced contemporary American menu in a comfortable & relaxed bistro atmosphere. Enjoy our extensive wine selection, specialty cocktails, and broad range of domestic and imported beers. We also proudly offer over 50 regional bourbons for you to enjoy.
Please call for information on our speakeasy, The Black Rabbit!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Gastro Pub

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am

  • Phone number

    (502) 897-9721

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Eric Kalsch

  • Catering

    Equus specializes in any catering event from small intimate dinner parties to sit-down multi-course dinners for 500 guests.

  • Private party facilities

    Equus and Jack's Lounge offers 2 private rooms. The Chef Room accommodates up to 60 guests while the E.P. Room accommodates up to 30 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Ryan Arnett: (502) 897-9721

  • Neighborhood

    St Matthews

  • Cross street

    Oeschli Avenue

  • Parking details

    Private lot for Mariposa Center.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Heated Patio Seating

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy the great outdoors on our patio. It's heated in the winter and we offer our full menu designed by Chef Reed Johnson.
  • Dining Room

    Multiple dates available
    Formal dining room with tables and booths serving our full menu designed by Chef Reed Johnson
  • Black Rabbit Speakeasy

    Multiple dates available
    A hidden speakeasy featuring craft cocktails, extensive wine list, and our full menu designed by Chef Reed Johnson. Due to high demand, we ask that you prepare for the following dining time limit: 1-4 guests- 2 hrs 5+guests -3hrs

What 1,242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Louisville

    American

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  1. TomSandfriends

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service as expected.
  2. Mary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter, Nick Valvano was awesome. So attentive and professional. We will go back to the Black Rabbit. Had a wonderful experience. Thanks Nick!!!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely love the entire experience every time. Great concept, great atmosphere, great service, wonderful food
  4. Luv2eat

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    I got a recommendation from a friend to check this restaurant out. The service was great. The hot wings and crab bites delicious. The drinks were just ok. Had to send one drink back and my main dish. I ordered shrimp and grits. The grits were like gravy and very little in the bowl. So, I tried the pasta Alfredo with chicken. It was delicious. My husband had the pot roast, it was ok.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat at the bar in the lounge. My friend and I go there often so we enjoy chatting with other regulars. It has warm friendly atmosphere. My favorite place
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The food was average. The service was less than average. The server did apologize for our wait and bought us dessert. We appreciated it but will likely not return.
  7. LMARSHALL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the speak easy for our anniversary dinner.
  8. JerryW

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Just a onetime, I hope. They were certainly not up to the standards I have enjoyed in the past. Service was very bad! We were seated promptly. After an extremely long wait for a server, I went to the front to double check to see if anyone was serving in the lounge. The bartender did come back and try to appease us some. Finally after way too long of a delay, a young lady came to service our table. After she got started things went OK, but there are few excuses for allowing diners to wait for as long as we did for some initial contact. Not a deal breaker, but if happens again it will be!! There are way too many options to eat out in Louisville to make it an uncomfortable feeling!!!
  9. JanM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    My sister loved the Shrimp & Grits and the Verlasso Salmon was also good although overpriced at $32.00 especially since the accompaniments of squash (small cubes, bland and under cooked) and tasteless pumpkin puree were not edible. Rice and asparagus would have been much better and having diner rolls would have been great. I asked about dinner rolls and was brought toasted bread for an extra charge of $1.00. Atmosphere was very nice and service was good except for taking a long tine to get a cocktail.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great experience and awesome food. And service
  11. KeithW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Black Rabbit is a really cool place. The drinks were great, as always. The wings were also really good. Kait was awesome! She was knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. She didn't hover, but she regularly checked in on us. We felt at home there, and are definitely glad we stopped in!
  12. SteveK

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Valentines
  13. JillR

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely relaxing evening with delicious meal!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We recorded a podcast in the back room of the Black Rabbit speakeasy known as the "Rabbit Hole"!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food was ok. I had the pork roast which I enjoyed but my husband had the spaghetti bolognese and it was unusually creamy. Ambiance was a little dark.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience4
    I make reservation for our valentines night last Saturday I can’t say more what I like about it is, nice setting . My boyfriend he really like it here we will be back again. Only thing I order pork chop now good like I think it was. . But salmon is phenomenal. our server can’t remember her name but I know she’s from Florida and she a wonderful server want to give her the big hug with smiles she had
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I like the ambiance and the vibe and it was very nice. Good music . Potatoes are good .
  18. Joshua

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! Loved the food, vibe, ambiance ansd drinks
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time and everything we ordered was outstanding. Great service as well. Highly recommend!!
  20. TonyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best fried chicken ever. Food was delicious served promptly. We will be back. Special occasion Valentines dinner.
  21. TeresaN

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Enjoyed the comfy chairs, ambient light, drinks & food with friends!
  22. CarrieL

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined at Equus this evening and it was excellent as always! A great place to have a nice meal that doesn’t break the bank! We had impeccable service and food! I love going to equus for any occasion.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect in all ways. Super service, tasty food, and wonderful atmosphere for conversation and relaxation
  24. JennyP

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this place! We ate on the patio. It was warm, but not too warm! Perfect really. The drinks were great and reasonably priced. Calamari and tuna for appetizers were out of this world! I had the shrimp and grits, holy cow, it was amazing. Honestly, everything was great! I will be back;)
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Neat spot. Good food.
  26. Bluegrass

    Louisville

    91 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The back room at Jack’s Lounge is usually pretty chill, but on this particular visit there was a very large party utilizing half of the space and it was very loud with lots of people talking loudly and getting up and moving around etc. No big deal but it wasn’t the relaxing atmosphere we are accustomed to - in addition the service was quite challenged, which almost never happens when we go to Jack’s. Food and drinks were great as usual.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    I’ve been multiple times in the past and have always been WOW’d in the past! It definitely seemed like everything had taken a step down. Still decent, just no where near what it used to be.
  28. EHRE

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dark moody vibe- perfect for evening cocktails with friends.
  29. Kristan

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Black Rabbit is a neat place. Great staff and food.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    A table next to us had a bug crawling on their table. The drinks tasted watered down and the food was average. We used to love coking to this place but the last two times have been just ok at best.
  31. ShaneK

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been here before and had a great time. It’s very laid back, has very nice decor, our server was very friendly and attentive, and the food is amazing. It has a small menu but the food is worth it. Definitely a place to go.
  32. RichardS

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great amostphere to bring a date or a chill night with friends. Highly recommend the speakeasy bar and their selections.
  33. shanen

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, comfortable, quiet, delicious food and drinks!
  34. CarolT

    Louisville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had such a great time at the Black Rabbit but also love Jacks. Austin makes amazing craft cocktails and the wine list and sommelier are excellent. We were served right away. The Perfect nachos really are perfect. The value is very good overall. You can easily share appetizers/entrees without that annoying split fee. The Black Rabbit is a quaint spot where you can hear each other talk and just relax. You can dress up or down depending on your mood, and the rest rooms are clean!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We used to go to jacks all the time before covid. Food was always decent and service as well. Tonight was horrible service and horrible food. Sad
  36. BethB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We loved the seating to visit with friends, but eating was difficult on the low tables and sofas. The food was good but the salmon portion was very small for the price. We also had the Ribeye which was cooked perfectly but again hard to eat from a coffee table.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    We started with the Tuna Tartake. Two of the 3 of us did not care for it and one could not take a second piece. I don’t think any of us expected it to be warm. We decided to try a second app and chose the Charcuterie Board. We ate more of it, but honestly not much better than the first choice. The assortment vs. price were not comparable. After that two of us ordered the red potato soup and the third person ordered the hamburger and fries. The soup was lukewarm. The burger was not cooked to order and the fries were not hot. Only half of the burger and fries were eaten. We shared the dessert - chocolate cake and it was very good. The wine was enjoyable as well. Very disappointed in our food choices.
  38. JohnH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The lounge area is very relaxing and the food was great. Loved the atmosphere. I highly recommend this place for a date or just spending times with friends
  39. AmberH

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a cozy spot! Craft cocktails and food were very good. It's dark and quiet so you can really have great conversation and enjoy the company your with. Highly recommend this place!
  40. schoef

    Nashville

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food at the Speakeasy. I thought eating at the low coffee tables would be inconvenient but it worked out fine!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

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

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Equus and Jack's Bourbon Restaurant | Lounge and the Black Rabbit Speakeasy offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 897-9721.

Equus and Jack's Bourbon Restaurant | Lounge and the Black Rabbit Speakeasy is rated 4.6 stars by 1242 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 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Equus and Jack's Bourbon Restaurant | Lounge and the Black Rabbit Speakeasy

122 Sears Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Oeschli Avenue

  • Neighborhood

    St Matthews

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Gastro Pub

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Private lot for Mariposa Center.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Eric Kalsch

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (502) 897-9721

  • Catering

    Equus specializes in any catering event from small intimate dinner parties to sit-down multi-course dinners for 500 guests.

  • Private party facilities

    Equus and Jack's Lounge offers 2 private rooms. The Chef Room accommodates up to 60 guests while the E.P. Room accommodates up to 30 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Ryan Arnett: (502) 897-9721

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