Jack Fry's

Name: Jack Fry's
Address: 1007 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY, United States, 40204-1317
Telephone: (502) 452-9244
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1661 Reviews

$31 to $50

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Jack Fry's serves up southern fare in a setting that's been a part of Louisville, Kentucky since around 1933. Visitors can step inside for lunch, dinner or cocktails, all to the soothing notes of live jazz. Once a hangout for local sports enthusiasts, Jack Fry's is now known for its fine dining and family-friendly atmosphere.

The executive chef prepares southern specialties and adds a bit of French influence to create local favorites like shrimp & grits, lamb chops and Jack's burger. Jack Fry's provides a friendly atmosphere and live jazz , ensuring the entire group will find something to enjoy.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(502) 452-9244

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 452-9244
Website
http://www.jackfrys.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Steve Gustafson

Location
1007 Bardstown Rd Louisville, KY 40204-1317
Neighborhood
Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Cross street
Near the intersection of Bardstown Road, Baxter Avenue, and Highland Avenue
Parking details
Street and parking lot parking
Entertainment
LIVE JAZZ Monday through Saturday, 7 - 11 pm
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Escargots$15.00
Broiled in garlic butter, finished with croutons and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Shrimp & Grits$17.00
Sautéed shrimp in red eye gravy with Broadbent country ham, cremini mushrooms, and tomatoes. Served over Weisenberger grits and finished with parmesan cheese
Spicy Fried Oysters$17.00
Breaded and seasoned oysters, Weisenberger grits, country ham beurre blanc, and green onions
Ricotta Gnudi$16.00
Parmesan ricotta dumplings, wilted kale, shaved heirloom carrots, roasted radish, and fines herbs in a brown butter, sherry gastrique
Brussels Sprouts$15.00
Roasted Brussels sprouts with a sweet orange-chili glaze served over carrot harissa hummus, crushed cashews, and pickled jingle bell peppers
Pimento Cheese Arancini$17.00
Panko-crusted crispy risotto balls stuffed with pimento cheese atop kale pesto with arugula, pistachios, almonds, olive oil, and lemon juice

Salads

Blue Cheese Salad$10.00
Leaf lettuce, shaved radish, charred spring onion, applewood smoked bacon, and parsley tossed in a Gorgonzola dulce vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$10.00
Romaine lettuce in a creamy black pepper-parmesan dressing, topped with hazelnut gremolata, croutons, and crispy capers
Spring Salad$10.00
Baby kale and spring greens, grilled sweet corn, and confit tomato with chipotle buttermilk dressing and pepita granola
Brie Salad$10.00
Bibb lettuce in basil-Dijon vinaigrette with melted brie and toasted almonds

Entrées

Bone-In Ribeye*$61.00
16oz Ribeye pan-seared and served alongside roasted caulilini and a succotash of fava bean, poblano pepper, and sweet corn. Finished with red pepper demi-glace and tobacco onions
Salmon*$38.00
Pistachio-encrusted Pacific salmon served over risotto and garlic-sautéed spinach, finished with tomato-chive beurre blanc
Pork Chop*$40.00
Herbed breadcrumb-encrusted center-cut loin chop served with roasted new potatoes, asparagus, smoked bacon, and wild mushrooms in a roasted garlic-vermouth reduction
Lobster & Scallop*$55.00
Butter poached tail and seared scallop over an herbed crema with roasted heirloom carrots, English peas, and kale. Finished with a drizzle of blood orange-rose water gastrique and an edible orchid
Veal Tenderloin*$42.00
Grilled tenderloin accompanied by creamed sweet corn, wilted rainbow chard, bourbon gastrique, bacon lardons, and pickled Swiss chard stems
Beef Filet*$64.00
Grilled tenderloin, asparagus, and crisp fingerling potatoes topped with sage beurre blanc, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and crispy prosciutto
Spring Vegetable Pappardelle$30.00
Fresh-made pappardelle prepared with a medley of English peas, fava beans, fennel, leeks, and oyster mushrooms, tossed with Parmesan butter. Garnished with a pine nut gremolata and Grana Padano
Chicken Saltimbocca$33.00
Joyce Farms chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto and served over creamy taleggio polenta with roasted Brussels sprouts. Finished with a lemon-caper berry thyme jus and crispy sage
Lamb Chops*$52.00
Frenched and grilled, served with caramelized shallot potato gratin, haricots verts, and glace de veau prepared with rosemary-Dijon compound butter
Jack's Burger*$18.00
Ground chuck eight-ounce burger with caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, and habagardill pickle on challah bun. Served with fries. Available with cheddar or Swiss

What 1,661 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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MarcO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service. Our server was so kind and attentive and the cocktails were on point. Would definitely return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful staff and amazing food.
T
Tamsin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
OMG! Appetizers to die for and a terrific suggestion for the entree. When in L’ville it’s the best of many great restaurants.
M
Miguel
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jack Fry’s has become the place we can depend on for exceptional service and world-class food. From the perfectly mixed cocktails, to the exquisite entrees and delicious desserts…everything is sublime!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food2service3ambience3
I had the pork chop because it has such good reviews. I ordered it medium and it was heavily crusted in the outside and dry in the middle. It was heavily lacking flavor and texture. We had the ricotta cheese balls as an appetizer and they also had little to no flavor. I asked the server how the lemon cheesecake was and he said it was very lemony, it was indeed NOT very lemony, again lacking flavor. My boyfriends filet was good and so was the watermelon mule. I had such high hopes for this restaurant and it fell short.
FD
FineDiningGuru
Louisville
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service, ambiance!
MF
MartinaFranca
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
We absolutely loved the ambiance here—we experienced a hint of old Louisville that was both fascinating and refreshing. As for the food, we were delighted with the classic shrimp and grits and the Caesar salad, but when the pimiento cheese arancini arrived, they were neither hot nor crispy. The flavor was truly delicious, but the overall impact of the dish was diminished by its execution. Our server was attentive, professional and knowledgeable.
CW
ClaudeW
Chicago
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The usual excellent experience with outstanding service from Vanessa.
M
Moreles
San Antonio
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You have to try the chicken salad Oh my
RP
RobertP
Louisville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb service. We split the spicy fried oysters over grist appetizer - perfectly seasoned. Warmed brie salad was as good as I had remembered. Usually I have steak - but stepped out of my comfort zone and had the chicken saltimbocca - absolutely delicious! Perfect meal finished with the cherry cobbler!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Impeccable and attentive service and unforgettable ambiance. Filet mignon, burger and salad were very good but did not match the ambiance or impeccable quality of the service.
JB
JimB
New Mexico
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about the evening was excellent! Service, drinks and food were outstanding!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, delicious drinks, fantastic food!
DS
DebbieS
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite of ours for many years-don’t Miss any opportunity to enjoy fine dining at Jack Fry’s
BW
BarbW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The Chicken and Cobb salad was excellent. However, what ranks this restaurant above others is the service.
BG
BillG
Orlando
56 reviews
vip
3.0
56 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
Appetizers and service were excellent. Two out of four diners ordered pork chop. The two arrived well overcooked. Not the least bit of pink nor the least bit of juice on cutting open.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was as always good. We wondered if there was a different chef. What we had tasted different than usually does
AB
ArchieB
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always impeccable, reliable and delicious. A wonderful night out.
MK
MarkK
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoy Jack Fry's it is our go to place for birthdays and anniversaries. The service was excellent and the food exceptional.
DD
DianeD
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impeccable service and delicious food! Truly outstanding in all ways.
m
mary
Louisville
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous love it
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Closing for client I am a realtor
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My client was coming from Lexington and wanted to visit Jack Fry’s.
GD
GiuseppeD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, everything tasted amazing. Fun atmosphere with live music from piano player, not too loud, still able to have a comfortable conversation. Our favorite restaurant in town.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic as always
AM
AraceliM
Richmond
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My waitress was awesome!
JM
JohnM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The bone-in ribeye was the best steak that I have had out in a long time.
DK
DeithK
Las Vegas
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
First time in Louisville, birthday celebration
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect Oyster appetizer Halibut special Peach cobbler
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rtraveler
Louisville
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect for a business meeting and delicious food.
J
Jaytee
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best nice restaurant in Louisville. Go to fine dining.
ST
SThW
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, wonderful ambience. A little pricey, but we go there anyway.
RM
RichM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Omg. This is the place to eat when you are In Louisville. A must visit historic dining establishment. Lots of history. Steak was to die for!!
LM
LisaM
Richmond
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
We loved the appetizers, husband got a glass of wine & I ordered a tequila sunrise but they only used a splash of OJ so it came out pink. I said it needed more OJ but they brought me the same drink, which didn’t taste good. Also our waitress didn’t ask if that tasted better. salad was ok, I had the salmon it’s was good, my son had the pork chop & he said it was very good. My husband had the ribeye & it was very good. We split the cherry cobbler & it was delicious .
JC
JonC
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife comes for the Salmon and Steve Crews , the piano player extroadinaire.
AS
AmyS
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely evening at Jack Fry’s!! Best escargot I’ve ever had. Veal and salmon were delicious!! Great service!!!
B
Becky
Birmingham
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Feels like an old time family celebration dining experience. Good food, good service (waitstaff were veteran waiters). Food was very good. It was loud, but in a happy way.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant food. Fun and lively atmosphere. Excellent service. Highly recommend.
PB
PaulaB
Columbus
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience
h
hedonism
Chicago
27 reviews
2.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience1
Place is way to loud. Booths are cramped and tight. Prices are expensive for what you get.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Jack Fry's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 452-9244.

Jack Fry's is rated 4.8 stars by 1661 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(502) 452-9244

1007 Bardstown Rd Louisville, KY 40204-1317

Additional information

Cross street
Near the intersection of Bardstown Road, Baxter Avenue, and Highland Avenue
Neighborhood
Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street and parking lot parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Steve Gustafson
Entertainment
LIVE JAZZ Monday through Saturday, 7 - 11 pm
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.jackfrys.com/
Phone number
(502) 452-9244

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Jack Fry's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Best Restaurants in Louisville

Pork Chop

Lamb Chops

Beef Filet

Appetizers

Escargots$15.00

Shrimp & Grits$17.00

Spicy Fried Oysters$17.00

Ricotta Gnudi$16.00

Brussels Sprouts$15.00

Pimento Cheese Arancini$17.00

Salads

Blue Cheese Salad$10.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Spring Salad$10.00

Brie Salad$10.00

Entrées

Bone-In Ribeye*$61.00

Salmon*$38.00

Pork Chop*$40.00

Lobster & Scallop*$55.00

Veal Tenderloin*$42.00

Beef Filet*$64.00

Spring Vegetable Pappardelle$30.00

Chicken Saltimbocca$33.00

Lamb Chops*$52.00

Jack's Burger*$18.00

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