Naive Kitchen + Bar

Name: Naive Kitchen + Bar
Address: 1001 E Washington St, Louisville, KY, United States, 40206
Telephone: (502) 749-7856
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (41)

$30 and under

Latin American

1001 E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40206

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2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

FRESH, LOCAL, INSPIRED FARE
Escape to the warmth and passion of Latin-inspired cuisine at Naive. Our vibrant dishes are a fiesta for your senses, bursting with bold flavors, zesty spices, and the freshest ingredients. Experience Mexico, Cuba, Peru, and other culinary creations in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon, Thu, Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 749-7856
Website
https://eatnaive.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Richter

Location
1001 E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40206
Neighborhood
Butchertown
Cross street
Corner of Wenzel and East Washington
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Happy Hour 🍻
Multiple dates available
Unwind, sip, and savor at Naïve Kitchen + Bar with our Happy Hour—a perfect blend of handcrafted drinks and flavorful small plates in the heart of Louisville. 🍷 Drink Specials – House Red, White, Bubbles, House Marg & House Draft 🍽 Small Plate Specials – Delicious, seasonally inspired bites perfect for sharing (or not!) Whether you're winding down after work or starting the evening early, join us for great flavors, laid-back vibes, and good company from 3 to 5 PM.

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Pambazo Sandwich $16.00
Chorizo Rojo, Potato, Slaw, Black Beans, Salsa Verde
Double Smash Burger $16.00
Two Smash Patties, Aji Burger Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Cheese
Chicken Torta $16.00
Grilled Chicken, Oaxacan Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Peruvian Green Sauce, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Chile Relleno Sandwich$16.00
Stuffed with Oaxacan Cheese, Black Bean and Corn Salsa, Topped with Guajillo Salsa, Avocado Creme and Topped with Lettuce

Rice Bowl or Salad

Rice Bowl or Salad $12.00
Choice of Rice or Mixed Green Base with Yams, Texas Caviar, Pickled Onions, Mole, Salsa Verde
- Chicken Tinga $4.00
- Grilled Verlasso Salmon $6.00
- Hangar Steak $8.00
- Pork $4.00

Appetizers + Shareables

Chili Spiced Nut/Pepita Mix $5.00
Empanada (single)$5.00
Chicken Tinga. Served with Peruvian Green Sauce
Blistered Peppers $6.00
Tossed in White Mole
Tuna Ceviche Tacos $18.00
Tuna, Citrus, Mango Salsa, Avocado
Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates $5.00
With Fresno Chili Jam

What 41 people are saying

Naive Kitchen + Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Neighborhood gem
Louisville
Healthy
Louisville
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Naive Kitchen + Bar impresses with its "incredible" Latin-inspired cuisine and "amazing" ceviche tacos. Patrons rave about its "cozy, sophisticated ambiance" and "friendly service." The revamped menu offers delightful cocktails and shareable plates. Though service can occasionally falter, the "outdoor space" and unique menu selections make it a must-visit dining destination.

41 Reviews

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Emily VIP
Indiana7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The goat cheese stuffed dates were out of this world! And only $5! The rest of the apps were great too! Cocktails and mocktails were pretty and tasty! Cute little back patio outside as well. Service was top notch. Even the manager stopped by the table twice to check on us! 10/10 would go there again and again
Naive Kitchen + BarResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for the great review, Emily! We are so happy you joined us! With all the options out there, we are glad you picked us to spend your time with. Thank you. Please come see us again soon. Best regards, Jessica
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Luly
Central Kentucky8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a party of 4 and d dined on the beautiful and relaxing Patio! Everyone loved their meal and we ahared two delicious appetizer, yucca fries and empanadas. They were a little miss on the small side but we chared anyway. Wine was great, not on the menu but offered for summer a red sangria that goes down well on a hot summer evening! Dining room looked very inviting but it was a great night for Alfresco dining! Go soon!
Naive Kitchen + BarResponded 1 day ago
Luly, Thank you so much for joining us!! I am so glad the weather was nice and you enjoyed your time on the patio. With all the great options Louisville has to offer, we are thrilled you picked us. Please join us again soon. Thank you, Jessica
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Ken VIP
Central Kentucky21 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and tasty. The sever was extremely accommodating. The drinks were awesome!
Naive Kitchen + BarResponded 1 day ago
Thank you, Ken! We loved having you here at Naive! Please don't be a stranger. Thank you for joining us. Best, Jessica
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Kerry
Utah7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant! Loved the food and drinks. Will definitely be back again soon.
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Jeremy VIP
Central Kentucky9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Best patio in the city. And great food!
Naive Kitchen + BarResponded on June 2, 2025
Thanks Jeremy! We happen to think we have the best patio in the city too! :) Thank you for joining us and for the rave review!
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Greg
Central Kentucky2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food and cocktails were delicious, although the portions are on the small side. Ambience is delightful! The only downside is that our server was not as attentive as he should have been. (To start, he forgot to put in our drink orders and left us hanging for upwards of 20 minutes.) Hopefully a glitch, easily remedied....
Naive Kitchen + BarResponded on June 2, 2025
Thank you for your review. I am so sorry to hear about the slow drink service. 20 mins is way too long to wait for a cocktail! On your next visit please allow us to treat you to a cocktail on us. Thank you for your understanding and for the kind words otherwise.
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Carrie
Alabama1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One person in our group had celiac disease. The server and kitchen were super knowledgeable. The food was incredible! 10/10
Naive Kitchen + BarResponded on June 2, 2025
Thanks Carrie! Thrilled you loved the food! With all the other choices out there, thank you for spending your time with us!
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Matthew
Central Kentucky1 review
1.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Went to dinner with a $200 gift card from November was told new menu but was not mentioned it was new ownership. Although same name and sign they do not accept old gift cards due to new ownership. Would have been nice to know before sitting. $170 bill later and least than satisfied with lack of transparency. Notification of new ownership and subsequent policy changes were listed nowhere in the restaurant. No attempt was made to rectify the “unaccepted” gift card that was purchased in November of 2024 following the “rebrand” in mid-February of 2025.
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Jessica
Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place!!! The food and service are excellent. I can’t wait to go back. We visited with a group of 5 and loved sharing everything. We were able to try most of the menu.
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Nate
Central Kentucky4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is the real deal! From kind owners who care, to unreal tasting food & a great outdoor space to sit. It’s become a favorite of ours.
Naive Kitchen + BarResponded on May 22, 2025
Nate, thank you so much for your kind words! This means a lot to us here at Naïve.Very happy to hear you had a great experience with us. With all the choices out there we are thrilled you chose to spend your time with us. Thank you, Jessica Richter Owner/Operator
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FAQs

Naive Kitchen + Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 749-7856.

Naive Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

1001 E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40206

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Wenzel and East Washington
Neighborhood
Butchertown
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon, Thu, Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Richter
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://eatnaive.com/
Phone number
(502) 749-7856

Naive Kitchen + Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Happy Hour 🍻

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Menu

Sandwiches + Burgers

Pambazo Sandwich $16.00

Double Smash Burger $16.00

Chicken Torta $16.00

Chile Relleno Sandwich$16.00

Rice Bowl or Salad

Rice Bowl or Salad $12.00

Appetizers + Shareables

Chili Spiced Nut/Pepita Mix $5.00

Empanada (single)$5.00

Blistered Peppers $6.00

Tuna Ceviche Tacos $18.00

Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates $5.00

What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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