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Repeal

4.8
4.8
1644 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Repeal is Whiskey Row’s only oak-fired steakhouse, located at the birthplace of J.T.S. Brown & Sons Bourbon Company in Louisville. A stylish departure from a traditional steakhouse, Repeal uses a wood-fired grill stoked daily with reclaimed American Oak bourbon barrels. Repeal is a tribute to the Repeal of Prohibition – a place to see, be seen and celebrate the rich tradition of the building in which it resides.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 59 times today
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Unspecified

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (502) 716-7372

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Brian Steger

  • Private party facilities

    The Barrel Room, highlighted by vaulted barrel ceiling, barrel-lined walls and private bar. Seats up to 14 for dinner, 25 for cocktail reception.

  • Private party contact

    Karyn Napoli: (502) 716-7372

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Louisville

  • Cross street

    1st and Main Street

  • Parking details

    Hotel Valet is available on the front drive, directly in front of the restaurant entrance.

  • Public transit

    TARC, located across the street from Repeal at 1st and Main St.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Sip & Savor Each Monday

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 10:15 PM
    On Mondays from 5-10 p.m., explore Repeal’s extensive wine list from around the globe with half-priced bottles of wine each Monday evening. Includes all bottles originally under $150.

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What 1,644 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Central Kentucky

    Steakhouse

  • Louisville

    Best Food

  • Louisville

    Best Service

  • Louisville

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  • Louisville

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Abraham did a fantastic job keeping us fed and with drinks. The restaurant was very historic and storied which added to the experience and the food was incredible.
  2. MikeS

    Louisville

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lunch today instead of dinner. Burrata was excellent as always. Hints of truffle combine with the saltiness of the cheese. One of my favorites. Had a burger with added thick cut bacon and egg. The bacon is the star but the sandwich really works as a whole. I’m sure Repeal has some menu items that are poorly executed, I just haven’t found them yet.
  3. Luv2eat

    Louisville

    157 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    157 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Zoe was fine, but I was disappointed the shrimp & crab roll was not available! I was so looking forward to it!
  4. trajef3

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch and especially appreciated the care for our 21-month old.
  5. JamieS

    Louisville

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic.met our expectations. Repeal is deserving of all the good reviews. The crust on the steaks is what sets them apart.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as always! Tuna tartar and crab bisque were both excellent. Steak was cooked perfectly.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Andre was an absolute delight and the food was amazing. The steak I had was fantastic. My wife had the diver sole and she said it was to die for. We would absolutely come again the next time we’re in Louisville.
  8. CynthiaK

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very lovely place, busy but not chaotic and superb servers who are not sweating bullets while keeping pace. Food is delicious and plentiful! We ordered too much by getting 2 sides with our entrees. 1 is plenty for 2! Petit filet and Dover Sole-both very tasty.
  9. DeFran

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience! Fantastic meal!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wow! Everything we had was delicious! Starting with the bread, then the crab cakes and French onion soup. Steaks were outstanding! The bourbon bread pudding was a perfect ending. I’ll recommend Reveal to everyone I know!
  11. wesS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Can’t say enough about our server Emily. She was fantastic, offered good suggestions and was attentive without being at the table all the time. Not everyone wants oversized portions, we came away stuffed and couldn’t finish everything. Cocktails were very delicious and we had visits from the chef and the managers so if you would have had any issues they would have been right there to take care of it.

    RepealResponded 6 days agoThank you for dining with us and for 5 stars! We will pass your compliments on to Emily and hope to host you again very soon!

  12. KimB

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You need to eat here!

    RepealResponded 6 days agoThank you for dining with us and for 5 stars! We're so pleased you enjoyed your experience and hope to host you again very soon!

  13. ChrisC

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was fantastic!
  14. JoeN

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience dining here. Our server Michael was extremely knowledgeable with everything on the menu and his recommendations were spot on. Steaks were superb as was everything we ate. The bread pudding is not to be missed! The bar tenders were at the top of their game too. Great recommendations for different ryes and quite possibly one of the best Old Fashioneds I've ever had. Definitely going back!

    RepealResponded 6 days agoThank you for dining with us and for 5 stars! We will pass your compliments on to Michael and look forward to hosting you again very soon!

  15. McKenzieR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such an outstanding experience :) the service, food, and ambiance was amazing.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was fantastic! Perfect wine, steak and potatoes! We all loved it!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant! High quality food & service! Beautiful in ambiance as well! Highly recommend for a special occasion!
  18. KennyG

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Had high expectations and was very excited to dine at Repeal. However had a very poor experience. Sub-par Service/food and it took 2.5 hours without even ordering dessert. We turned it down bc it was taking so long. Will not go back or recommend. Jeff Ruby’s steakhouse on the other hand was a very pleasant experience. I would definitely recommend them!

    RepealResponded 6 days agoThank you for dining with us and for this feedback. We certainly apologize that your experience did not live up to your expectations -- or our standards. Of course, we would love to have you dine with us again in the future as we would appreciate the opportunity to truly wow you!

  19. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Date to concert
  20. TroyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great upscale atmosphere! Excellent wine selection. Waiter very knowledgeable and took care of apyr needs. Food was delicious. Got stakes perfectly cooked. Excellent
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was really good... my waiter was AMAZING.. I loved the decor. I will return that bread was🔥🔥🔥
  22. DavidW

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good but not great food. Service was very good. Filet was properly black and bleu. Scallops we good but didn’t really taste grilled or pan seared. Mac&cheese not good at all. Cheesecake and mousse very good. Death by chocolate not good. Monday is half priced wine!

    RepealResponded on March 8, 2023Thank you for dining with us and for this feedback! We certainly hope you will choose to dine with us again as we would appreciate the opportunity to truly wow you!

  23. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was excellent! Good variety in the menu for both those dining on a budget and looking for a special occasion! Bread was outstanding, sides are shareable and entrees are filling!

    RepealResponded on March 8, 2023Thank you for dining with us and for 5 stars! We're so pleased you enjoyed your experience and hope to host you again very soon!

  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience3
    First of all we’re celebrating my anniversary . And they just said us on the most available seating they had they were discussing what tables were clean or what tables we’re ready for two . Nothing was said to us about the anniversary no special seating I felt like I could’ve just went any average steak restaurant and had the same effect pretty lousy

    RepealResponded on March 8, 2023Thank you for choosing Repeal to celebrate your anniversary and for this feedback. We certainly apologize that your special day was not celebrated to the standards we pride ourselves on upholding. We hope that you will choose to dine with us again in the future as we would appreciate the opportunity to truly wow you!

  25. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was AMAZING! Hostess on the other hand was rude. When we saw the table we were getting I asked if we could possibly get a table near the back for 2 that was open and the server told me they were saving it for a reservation for one person. I said that was fine and took the table they had for us by the door. A couple that came in right after us then promptly got sat at the table I had asked for and was refused. I then asked the hostess if a couple had been sat in the table I asked for. She said there had been some changes. She not once apologized or offered us a solution. Unprofessional and made us feel unimportant.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic!
  27. MelanieR

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, cocktails, and service.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful meal and service. Quite loud for restaurant of this caliber but wouldn’t deter us from coming back!
  29. lovechitown

    Louisville

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are repeat diners but last night was exceptional! Our waiter Michael was spot-on, food excellent. Great way to celebrate my husbands birthday!

    RepealResponded on March 8, 2023Thank you for choosing Repeal to celebrate your husband's birthday and for 5 stars! We will pass your compliments on to Michael and hope to host you again very soon!

  30. Ingrid

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and the food was excellent. My friends and I loved the experience.
  31. KevinM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tremendous service, excellent food and fantastic selection of bourbon. This is new “go to” place, especially with Destil Hotel connected.
  32. WorldTraveler

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    We made a 189 mile trip from Lafayette IN to check out this highly rated steak house and spend the night in Hotel Distill. The advertising company does a great job of selling the restaurant’s ambiance. We were celebrating our 36th wedding anniversary. The bar staff were fantastic; personable and helpful in choosing our wine. There it ended. The ribeye was underwhelming, the Dover sole was decent, and the “jumbo” asparagus, well, shoestring. We were seated by the door at a two seat table after asking for a little more secluded spot where my husband could hear a little easier We will not be back, but we are pretty picky when it comes to great food. Thank you.

    RepealResponded on March 2, 2023Thank you for choosing Repeal to celebrate your anniversary and for this feedback. We certainly hope you will choose to dine with us again as we would appreciate the opportunity to truly wow you!

  33. xxxx

    Louisville

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best dining experience I have ever had in Louisville!

    RepealResponded on March 8, 2023Thank you for dining with us and for 5 stars! We're so pleased you enjoyed your experience and hope to host you again very soon!

  34. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Always a pleasure before Louisville games

    RepealResponded on March 2, 2023Thank you for dining with us and for this feedback. We certainly hope you will choose to dine with us again as we would appreciate the opportunity to truly wow you!

  35. MatthewS

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very awesome experience! We really enjoyed the Repeal and Deans steak! Everything was excellent!

    RepealResponded on March 2, 2023Thank you for dining with us and or 5 stars! We're so pleased you enjoyed your experience and hope to host you again very soon!

  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and excellent food

    RepealResponded on March 2, 2023Thank you for dining with us and for 5 stars! We're so pleased you enjoyed your experience and hope to host you again very soon!

  37. CoryM

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pretty awesome place. Steaks were great. The bread is one of the best things you’ll ever eat. Awesome bourbon selection as you should expect in Louisville. Come here.

    RepealResponded on March 2, 2023Thank you for dining with us and for 5 stars! We're so pleased you enjoyed your experience and hope to host you again very soon!

  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    After 2 drinks at the bar, valet, tip and the dinner tab we spent $375.00 for a dinner for two with one drink purchase each. We were expecting $250-$300 total so a little more then we expected. One desert was brought home for the kids. Our drinks were $17 and $12.

    RepealResponded on March 2, 2023Thank you for dining with us and for this feedback. We certainly hope you will dine with us again as we would appreciate the opportunity to truly wow you!

  39. JeffreyH

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb dinner. Great atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back.

    RepealResponded on March 2, 2023Thank you for dining with us and for 5 stars! We're so pleased you enjoyed your experience and look forward to hosting you again very soon!

  40. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing along with the service. I will definitely go back during my next rip to Louisville.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Repeal is rated 4.8 stars by 1644 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 59 times today
Google Map for Repeal

101 West Main Street, Unit 101, Louisville, KY 40202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    1st and Main Street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Louisville

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Unspecified

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Hotel Valet is available on the front drive, directly in front of the restaurant entrance.

  • Public transit

    TARC, located across the street from Repeal at 1st and Main St.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Brian Steger

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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