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

1619 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

May 26, 2022

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Booked 39 times today

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(502) 452-9244

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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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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hedonism
Chicago
26 reviews
2.0
26 reviews
Dined today
overall2food2service3ambience1
Place is way to loud. Booths are cramped and tight. Prices are expensive for what you get.
RB
RalphB
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
There is not a better restaurant in Louisville. Every meal here is wonderful.
AM
AleaM
Western NC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The new lobster / scallop entrée = the best meal I've ever had in my life. We always have a fabulous experience at Jack Fry's.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time eating here and it lived up to the all the reviews! Great food environment!
DP
DanP
Naples
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Enjoyed the live music also.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
What a delightful establishment! You could taste the history long before tasting the food. I could have spent hours soaking it all up. From the pictures hanging on the walls, to the lighting, to the music - sigh. Also, as a people watcher, I was in heaven from arrival to departure. Service: I'll start with a shout out to Lee. He wasn't helping us, still I stopped him & asked for his name after observing his skillful interactions with a very difficult table & compassion with an elderly couple. Every detail from getting to eye level & maintaining warm eye contact to speed & volume when speaking was on point. Next, the machine of a man - I didn't get a name but did find out that he's been there 4yrs &, while usually a barkeep, was bussing last night. I believe he touched every table in some form & did so with fluidity, grace & non-intrusive motions - amazing. He appeared to be doing a little of everything and doing it all quite well & quickly - always in motion. Overall, the unspoken teamwork was impressive. We arrived about 15min early for our reservation & were seated immediately. Our first dish: spicy fried oysters. While my hubs bit into a piece of shell (ouch) we still both really liked the dish. Next I had the shrimp & grits (app) as my main. It was perfect and a unique take that I'll likely find myself craving. I'll agree with others, probably the best shrimp & grits I've had to date! My dessert was the creme caramel with a perfectly executed sugar shell. I did take a bite of each of my husband's dishes - his salmon was excellent- cooked to a tender medium with a crispy coating & his raspberry sorbet was a perfect closer. So close to a perfect 5, so close!
CB
CocoBG
Western KY
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jack Fry’s has become our go to place for special occasions. We have never had an experience that was less than exceptional. From the inviting atmosphere to the unbelievably delicious food, you can’t go wrong with Jack Fry’s.
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Curmudgeon
Louisville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Veal dish was delicious! Wife attests likewise for the salmon! Wait staff very attentive! Acoustics are terrible! Large loud parties detract from dining enjoyment! Ask for a table away from the front bar area!
LM
LouisvilleMary
Louisville
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the new menu! Lobster and crab sliders were so good I went back to have them again.
TB
TruBlueRaider
Savannah
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
We sat in the front section which is very loud. Looks like the section in back was quieter. Food was good with a good selection of wines. They were busy and our waitress was doing the best she could. We would go back.
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Dgh2
New York Area
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and ambiance was superb!! Wow. Loved the New York style bar restaurant seating , and the piano man was fabulous. And the food was at a 5 star Michelin level kudos to the chef. Highest Recommendation!! Not a chain and thank god for that!! Keep it going Jack Fry’s!!😊
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Laser
Louisville
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The absolute example of how to run a restaurant, which probably explains their long history of success. Would love to see them expand in the future since their neighboring buildings are currently vacant! Extremely crowded, we tried for two weeks to get in. Well worth the wait!
R
Rain
Louisville
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Retirement luncheon
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
KK
KurtK
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just go. You will be glad you did.
C
Caroline
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
A Louisville Classic for casual and business lunches as well as special dinner celebrations!
F
Foodielover
New England
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Divine in every way! The ambiance, food, friendly servers, and attention to detail were over the top!
LM
LacherM
Louisville
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall3food1service5ambience5
I have a hard time writing this review because I love this place. I have had countless great meals over the last 17 years living in Louisville. The old time vibe in the evenings is wonderful. But as of late it has been almost impossible to get an evening reservation at a reasonable time. I just can't eat a steak dinner at 10:30 at night. So last week we decided to go for lunch. The menu was very limited and I understand it was Derby week. But the food was subpar at best. Dry over cooked Burgers and over fried fish. However it was still expensive. I hope this was just a one time experience and next time we are able to get a reasonable reservation the food is back to the standards I remember it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Busy for derby but great service and food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday lunch for a group of family and friends. Delightful service, wonderful food
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A Louisville tradition. Enjoyed all of it. Stephanie is the best.
VP
ValerieP
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve never had a bad meal at Jack Frys . It is always delicious and a good time . It’s a great place to celebrate and a great place to go anytime you want a delicious meal .
DL
DonavanL
Phoenix
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely has earned its amazing ratings. Great experience and awesome meal. The shrimp and grits was divine and you can't go wrong with the Malachy Manhattan
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time2dine
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dining experience! Reservations were easy, all staff was very friendly and attentive. Food and drinks excellent, nice selections and delicious! And the ambiance was great.
JS
JayfromSanDiego
San Diego
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
I would have put down noise level as "intolerable" if allowed, but that was due to a party that had been overserved and was cackling loudly, not the norm at this fine establishment, which has outstanding food and service, and the old-timey photos on the wall represent Louisville well. One of my favorite places in town. Needed headache medicine on this visit, but not because of the restaurant. People, if you want to act like you're at a frat house or a sorority, then by all means go to a frat house or sorority!
TB
TimB
Atlanta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience for lunch. The food was excellent. The service was great.
BD
BigDaddyG
E. Tennessee
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
You wont be disappointed with Jack Fry's. They have a great menu with a wide variety to choose from. We had a great meal and wine. Service was fantastic as well.
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Shell
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Moved away from Louisville 15 years ago...but EVERY TIME I am Back in town...gotta HIT JACK FRY'S
OT
OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Upon entering you notice the walls covered with the picture’s of the many guests whom come before you. The ambiance is from a bygone era, complete with a piano player filling the room with jazz. Food was excellent. Each of the four of us had a different entree and no one was disappointed. A great way to spend time with friends. We would not hesitate to return when we’re back in Louisville.
GE
GaryE
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great overall experience. Service was second to none. Perfect timing of the food from one course to the next. Loved everything about the place.
KL
KathleenL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jack Fry is always a fabulous meal and good experience.
BV
BarendV
Louisville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Well worth a visit. Good food and international wine list.
KR
KellyR
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my Birthday last evening with some of my closest friends. The food was awesome and we had a great time. Our server was the best too.
A
Anonymous
Charleston
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The bomb dessert was fantastic!
KT
KenT
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food, Exceptional staff. A place for celebration but not conversation. The restaurant is very loud, especially if there are large parties shouting at each other in the bar area. Quieter tables in the back for smaller parties. We went early 5:45pm reservations hoping for a quieter experience but no luck. It was still exceptionally loud. 2 people in our party had to remove their hearing aids due to the noise.
MF
MarkF
Louisville
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great table!! Service was adequate, but seems to have really gone down over the last few years. Trying not to sound like an angry old man, but shocked to see so many folks in shorts and t-shirts- come on, put some pants on!! And a collared shirt for gods sake!!
CW
CharlesW
Memphis/West TN
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nicole was attentive, efficient and knowledgeable. My only disappointment was the use of maraschino cherries in my Ole Fashioned. They should have been muddled.
MS
MikeS
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sustained excellence for decades. Always an outstanding experience.
DA
DebA
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was amazing. Had the beef filet and it was perfectly seasoned and perfectly done. So tender you could cut it with a fork. Delicious. The risotto appetizer was also delicious. For dessert the crème caramel was perfectly creamy and delicious. Highly recommend.
B
Bluegrass
Louisville
78 reviews
vip
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great, food, drinks, service, ambience - it's the best! JF's is pricey but worth it!

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 1619 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

May 26, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 39 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

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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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