Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

Name: Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel
Address: 335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY, United States, 40202
Telephone: (502) 583-1234
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

547 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Come enjoy the historic lobby of The Brown Hotel in our Lobby Bar and Grill. Contemporary cuisine meets historic opulence at The Brown Hotel’s spectacularly beautiful, and classic lobby setting. A popular spot for the next generation of Louisville merrymakers, this glamorous, gilded space balances its history with modern touches and sophisticated tastes. Our menu includes a mix of classic and contemporary dishes, but our signature Hot Brown is rated as Kentucky's most popular dish. Enjoy our Hot Brown, and other signature items with a classic Old Fashion. Our bar features well-crafted cocktails and an highly rated bourbon menu. Finish your experience with Louisville's original dessert, the Derby pie.

Reservations are for the Lobby Bar and Grill. Currently, the English Grill is not open, nor accepting reservations.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 24, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 583-1234
Website
https://www.brownhotel.com/dining/lobby-bar
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202
Neighborhood
Downtown Louisville
Cross street
Parking: Paid Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet Available
Parking details
Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking available by the Brown Hotel staff.
Public transit
On the corner of 4th and Broadway.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Late Night Menu
Multiple dates available
After 9 pm, we offer a wonderful late-night menu of our favorite bar-driven items.

Popular dishes

Roasted Cauliflower Arancini$15.00
Pomodoro Tomato Sauce, Fried basil, Parmesan
Cheese Plate$17.00
Assortment of Artisan Cheeses, Quince Paste, Marcona, Almonds, Lavosh, Seasonal Jam
Smokey Mac and Cheese$16.00
Cavatappi Pasta, White Cheddar Mornay, Nueske Bacon, Fresh Herbs, Smoked Blue Cheese
Chef's Daily Potage$10.00
Soup of the Day
Broiled Crab Cake$16.00
Tomato Coulee, Smoked Bacon & Fingerling Hash, Parsley Puree
Hummus$13.00
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Spicy Olive Mix, Vegetable Crudités, Grilled Pita Bread
Chicken Wings$15.00
Bourbon Hot Sauce, Crispy Vegetables, Spicy Local Pickles, Kentucky Ale Blue Cheese Dressing

Salads

Additional Options: Grilled Chicken Breast $9 or Grilled Salmon Filet $10

Farmers Salad$12.00
Groganica Farms Heirloom Lettuce, Port Wine Poached Pear, Dried Cherries, Candied Pecans, Pecorino Cheese, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine Hearts, House Dressing, Anchovy, Croutons, Parmigiano
Golden Beet Salad$12.00
Ricotta Saltta Candied Walnuts, Seasonal Fruit, Bourbon Vinaigrette

Entrees

Shrimp and Grits$32.00
Gulf Shrimp, Weisenberger Grits, Local Cheddar, Pepper and Scallion Crudo, Creole Sauce
Sea Scallops*$38.00
Pan Seared Scallops, Parsnip Puree, Swiss Chard, Mushrooms, Zucchini, Bacon, Peppadew, Balsamico, Herb Oil
Verlasso Salmon*$30.00
Whipped Potatoes, Broccolini, Pesto, Tomato-Fennel Coulis
Pesto Primavera$23.00
Rotelle Pasta, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, Mushrooms, Zucchini, Grilled Onions, Pesto Cream Sauce
Ground Veal and Pork Bolognese$35.00
Rotelle Pasta, Paremsean, Fine Herbs, Garlic Crostini
Veggie Dish$23.00
Frondosa Farms Mushrooms, Garlic Roasted Zucchini & Squash, Braised Quinoa, Tomato Coulis, Basil Pesto, Crispy Potato Strings
Center Cut Filet Mignon*$56.00
Whipped Potatoes, Broccolini, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Red Wine Jus
Steak Frites*$36.00
Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Bourbon Barrel Fries, Smoked Ketchup, Bourbon Gastrique
Braised Beef Short Rib$45.00
White Cheddar Grits, Mushrooms, Swiss Chard, Candied Heirloom Carrots, Red Wine Pan Jus
The Lobby Bar Burger*$19.00
Angus Beef, Special Sauce, Iceberg, Cheddar, Bacon, Brioche Bun, French Fries. Smoked Ketchup

The Hot Brown

The Hot Brown$26.00
A Louisville Tradition since 1926. Roasted Turkey Breast, Toast Points, Mornay Sauce, Pecorino Romano Cheese, Baked Golden Brown, Finished with Bacon and Tomatoes
- Petite Hot Brown$18.00

On the Side

Bourbon Barrel Fries$11.00
Truffle Salted Fingerling Herb Potatoes$7.00
Grilled Brocolini$6.00
Garlic Zucchini and Squash Medley$7.00

What 547 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Contemporary American
Louisville
Contemporary American

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ScottE
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific staff. Great venue and service. Hot Brown a classic. Hope to return.
CT
CharlesT
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Great Bar
PH
PH13
Portland
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding ambiance, food was great and the service was good. Beautiful historic hotel.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family vacay.. beautiful historical building. Ceilings and decor restored beautifully and the food was great!
TD
TDKemp
Atlanta
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was great and enjoyed the wait staff. Food to table took a bit longer than anticipated. Definitely will come back.
EP
EvaP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Special birthday dinner & we enjoyed the experience
r
riri
Detroit
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Loved the experience. Service was ok but food was amazing. Of course had the Hot Brown and Derby Pie. 3 of us split one large Hot Brown. Pianist was talented and entertaining. Great to walk some calories off after around the hotel soaking up the rich history.
VA
VANNESSAD
Springfield
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vacationing in Louisville— Dined at the Brown with our Besties!
P
Paul
Louisville
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely a wonderful dining experience. Service was 5 Star!!
RK
RKVille1
Louisville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service and food. You can't go wrong with the Hot Brown! The rest of the menu has been elevated as well.
T
Tammy
Jacksonville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Traveling thru and heard about the Hot Brown. It was delicious as well as the Derby Pie.
LA
LeslieA
Cleveland
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Food was good Service was fine Hotel is gorgeous
f
frederickf
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our servers, Andrew and Harold were excellent. We actually remembered Harold from our last visit. Andrew offered an excellent review of the drink menu with us. Harold spoke with us when my husband talked to him about sports in Louisville. Both gentlemen are very well versed in their jobs. Good training comes from above. Thank you Yaser, we remember you also from years back in the English Grill. The Brown is tops!
FF
FlaFoodie
Cincinnati
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Original Hot Brown is worth the trip snd the Derby Pie is another ivonic must-have. The Brown Hotel is a lovely historic place to visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting... Lovely piano music!!
M
Mallory
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the meal and our service. The piano player was outstanding. We are still thinking about that hot brown! We will come back the next time we are in town, for sure!
ME
MEganS
Pittsburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent and the food was exceptionally delicious. We got their famous hot brown dish which did not disappoint. Their menu was full of great choices. I wish I would’ve been able to try them all!
JH
JohnH
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The surroundings are elegant, and the ambiance was welcoming and warm, with some nice live piano background music. The liquor list was extensive, particularly for bourbon, and while the menu wasn’t as long, it had a good variety of choices. The food was great, and the service was equally up to their high standard. Very glad we went!
PD
PeterD
San Francisco
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Caesar is a truly classic Caesar. The burger and steak frites were both very good. The Bourbon barrel fries taste like the best bbq potato chips you ever had.
HD
HappyDiners
Louisville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service are excellent, recommend the Hot Brown
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service from Grace and Harold. The hotel is beautiful and the food was the best that I have had in a long time. My husband and I shared the Farmers market salad and the Hot Brown. My son had the steak frites and my daughter had mac and cheese. We DEVOURED the Derby pie too fast to get a picture. So glad that we ate here and we hope to be back for a hotel stay as well.
GB
GloriaB
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful space and nice piano music. Wait staff very well trained. Nice experience.
NR
NancyR
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fabulous!!! Wild highly recommend. Jamal was an outstanding waiter
L
Liza
Atlanta
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I went full tourist with this meal. I'm not sure I'll ever seek out a hot brown again (too much gravy for the quantity of turkey), but the derby pie and bourbon cream cocktail were excellent. And the pianist playing what I am pretty sure a majority of the other clientele in the elegant interior would not have recognized as Metallica and Linkin Park just made the experience.
MW
MaryW
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal service, phenomenal food. LOVED their fries
GB
GBAK
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Hadn't been there in five years and all aspects of the restaurant had fallen substantially-I will not return
c
ccubed
Nashville
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Robert Elmore was our server and was wonderful! The beautiful interior and food did not disappoint.
MS
MonicaSokolik
Charleston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
There’s something magical about The Brown. We love sitting in the lobby enjoying dinner with out of towners and locals who enjoy the downtown hotel gem.
s
sencar
New England
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was an overall great experience. Great food, great service in a warm dining environment. I highly recommend.
MW
MarkW
Columbus
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Kris did a great job taking care of us for our first visit. Food was exceptional but the service and ambiance took this visit over the top.
DB
DebbieB
Louisville
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The hotel & lobby bar was beautiful. Our server and all the service we had was fantastic. The food is absolutely amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great environment: classic hotel with piano playing in background.
AG
AllaG
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Very traditional meal in a beautiful historic hotel. Pricey, but not insane. Moderate portions, but well prepared dishes. The pianist was amazing!
F
randallF
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Justin (Y.B.) made our 20th wedding anniversary a very special occasion. He was very interactive with our dining experience not to mention the delicious dishes he prepared.The manager also checked on us to make sure everything was grand. Service was excellent as well. Highly recommend. Awesome dinner and evening!
BD
BastaDomani
Cleveland
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Andrew made it special. We will be back for a full meal next time. Drinks, Ali Smash and a Brown Manhattan. The smash was better. A couple of apps and a hot brown. The piano player was a nice touch. I hope the next generation sees some value in these iconic spots rich with history.
F
Flamingo
Chicago
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful experience! The setting is so lovely, the service was great and the food was amazing!! Had my first "Hot Brown" - but it won't be my last!
I
Indydiner
Indiana
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friends and family gathered to celebrate 40 years of love and friendship. The Restaurant and hotel was a perfect place to celebrate!! I think the staff was amazing and so fantastic especially Our waiter !
JM
JackiM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Andrew was awesome! He even took time to take several photos of us after our meal. We had mint juleps, Father's Salad, bourbon barrel fries, the Hot Brown, and Derby Pie. It was all delicious!!!
AH
AimeeH
Nashville
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Hot Brown was amazing!!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 547 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

Sep 24, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

Additional information

Cross street
Parking: Paid Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet Available
Neighborhood
Downtown Louisville
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking available by the Brown Hotel staff.
Public transit
On the corner of 4th and Broadway.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.brownhotel.com/dining/lobby-bar
Phone number
(502) 583-1234

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Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

Make a reservation

Additional information

Best Restaurants in Louisville

Late Night Menu

The Hot Brown

Derby Pie

Shrimp and Grits

Appetizers

Roasted Cauliflower Arancini$15.00

Cheese Plate$17.00

Smokey Mac and Cheese$16.00

Chef's Daily Potage$10.00

Broiled Crab Cake$16.00

Hummus$13.00

Chicken Wings$15.00

Salads

Farmers Salad$12.00

Classic Caesar Salad$12.00

Golden Beet Salad$12.00

Entrees

Shrimp and Grits$32.00

Sea Scallops*$38.00

Verlasso Salmon*$30.00

Pesto Primavera$23.00

Ground Veal and Pork Bolognese$35.00

Veggie Dish$23.00

Center Cut Filet Mignon*$56.00

Steak Frites*$36.00

Braised Beef Short Rib$45.00

The Lobby Bar Burger*$19.00

The Hot Brown

The Hot Brown$26.00

On the Side

Bourbon Barrel Fries$11.00

Truffle Salted Fingerling Herb Potatoes$7.00

Grilled Brocolini$6.00

Garlic Zucchini and Squash Medley$7.00

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