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Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern, Louisville, KY

Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern

4.7
4.7
1371 Reviews
$30 and under
Sicilian
Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern, located in Louisville, Kentucky, in Anchorage’s legendary Willow Lake Tavern building, serves a delicious fusion of authentic Creole and Sicilian cuisines The restaurant is known for its New Orleans-style atmosphere, outdoor patio and fresh, local ingredients. Selena's serves fresh seafood, which is flown in daily.

Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern offers daily happy hour specials as well as brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy our Chef's ever changing Pasta and Fresh Seafood daily specials. Or choose from menu items like po'boys, seafood platters, pastas, salads, soups and more. Try the restaurant's famous crab rolls to start out your meal and to end your meal, try one of the menu's homemade desserts.

Enjoy a glass of wine by the warm fire, watch the big game with new friends, dine on our Outdoor Courtyard on a Spring evening, or share a warm beignet with someone special; relax and get comfortable. You're family here.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Sicilian, Creole, American

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 2:30 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (502) 245-9004

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    Selena’s can cater your event at any location in the area.

  • Private party facilities

    Whether it’s a wedding reception or business gathering, Selena’s can make the event beautiful and delicious. Selena’s event team will work closely with you to create just the right menu and will be there with attentive service every step of the way.

  • Neighborhood

    Anchorage

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,371 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  1. Pc1029

    Louisville

    454 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    454 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Reservation for 6 on Derby day at 7:15 & they let us move from outside to in due to a possible rain shower. It did happen about 10min. after we moved in! Food & service was very good. Everyone was extremely pleased with the evening!
  2. sharonM

    Las Vegas

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The restaurant is old but quaint. The outdoor patio has a little pond and nice greenery. A couple of times we had to look for our server to make a request. I had fried shrimp which was very good. The coleslaw through was not edible to me. The tarter sauce was the best I have ever had. My husband had the stuffed fried shrimp which were delicious. Overall I recommend.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We love having brunch here. We came back for a visit after moving away a year ago and this was on our must stop list! Husband had “country ham breakfast”and I did a “little of everything breakfast”. Both were amazing!! It was so good to have some good county ham. Biscuits and gravy were so good as well. Of course don’t forget the beignets for me. Husband is gluten intolerant and subs fruit for biscuits and he has no issues. Bloody Mary’s were good as always. Thanks for making our memories live up to the reality. Will always be on our return list of places Service was nice too
  4. GerryF

    Baton Rouge

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our dinner here. My husband and I shared the fried oysters with sweet potato fries and coleslaw. Each drank a pour of Kentucky bourbon. Their bread pudding was “to die for” and huge! Took some home.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best bread pudding with brandy sauce I have ever had. Brunch and dinner is excellent for any choice on the menu
  6. DebraB

    Louisville

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    The service, ambiance and food are really good, but it is pricy. We will go back, but it will have to be for a special occasion.
  7. Meandbill

    Louisville

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We invite out family to dine with us. They live out of town. As we were being seated. We got as whiff of marijuana from the staff huddled together across from the hostess area. This is totally unacceptable. If it were not for us entertaining family. We as a couple would have left. That is not the place nor time for staff to taking part of something that should not be imposed on paying customers. Sad to say we will not be recommending Selena’s to others.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Kinda ignored by hostess had to keep asking for our table finally put the 5 of us in a small booth after a z30 min wait
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Waiter was perfect … friendly, engaging, knowledgeable, really was a wonderful host and made us feel at home.
  10. Crickeypoo

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Selena's! Always great! Always a treat! Inviting, comfortable, service outstanding, FOOD THAT IS MEMORABLE!
  11. KandD

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was exceptional. Everything was exceptional, except for the price. Seemed a bit pricey to me for casual dining. But our server made up for that. He was wonderful with descriptions and suggestions - all with a delightful sense of humor.
  12. 42love

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was delicious and it was so nice to have a restaurant with old charm and not just another stamped out building
  13. BruceV

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Very good food, service was not as good as usual, but will try again
  14. wsan8196

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Outstanding service and salmon salad.
  15. janellef

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always terrific food in a quaint atmosphere - brought a new Louisvillian for their first time and they loved it and will be back.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Birthday dinner with family and friends.
  17. KurtJ

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great fish and chips. Not rushed. Always love going here.
  18. Potts

    Louisville

    113 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fat Tuesday! Our food and service was excellent
  19. CindyS

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. We loved the spinach dip, gumbo and shrimp. The staff was amazing especially the manager who helped make my friend have an extra special birthday with his thoughtfulness! A great place to celebrate Fat Tuesday!
  20. Jaxx

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great pasta and cajun food. Jambalaya, gumbo, shrimp, red beans and rice or a combo plate of all of it is great. Also, the Chicken Piccata is one of my favorites. From the outside, it does not look like much even with a gravel parking lot. Don't be fooled by that the food and service are great. For the specials, always ask the price some of them are very high. They recently raised their prices so most entrees are now $28-32 This is a favorite with the locals.
  21. FrankP

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I totally appreciate dining at your restaurant!! It's been my go-to spot for years from business deals to special occasions!! Trust me that I'll be coming back!! Your establishment is a gem to me; even though I only get a chance to visit it about 2 or 3 times a year!! Thanks for the great atmosphere, the inclusive service, and the extraordinary food experience!! There's absolutely no substitution for good quality!! "Special Shout-out" to my server Daniel!!
  22. SaraM

    Louisville

    84 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The pasta and meatballs were tasteless! Like no sauce or spices added to either the pasta or the meatballs, the red beans and rice were good!
  23. NicholsW

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Been a frequent visitor over the years. Always pleased!
  24. lisak

    Louisville

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Food was ok but I was not impressed with menu selection
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious!
  26. MichelleM

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not a special occasion, just a lovely evening with my dad. He ordered the special, which I think was the grouper (if not grouper, definitely a fish dish like grouper…he loves that!) with asparagus and red beans/rice. I was having trouble choosing my entree, and my dad said “if your mom were here she would have had the chicken parmigiana…so of course I had that in her memory and the evening was perfect. Nothing I would change, would recommend.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    The food was not good at all. The “grilled” shrimp literally was just grilled with no other seasoning. The steak was thin and over cooked as well as the shrimp in the sauce over the grouper. Very over cooked. Not sure what the sauce was on the Brussel sprouts either. We had heard good things about this restaurant but we won’t be back. To much $$ to pay for bad food.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fives across the board!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Denise was our server and was so personable. We enjoyed her so much we asked when she worked again so we can return. Everything tasted amazing!
  30. KapaunerL

    Seattle

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was excellent. Too bad I can’t remember her name but I left her a 30% tip. The food was excellent. My only complaint was that there was a party on the patio and every time the door was opened, we got a blast of cold air.
  31. Laura

    Louisville

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We were seated on the patio and with the sunshine and the heater it was very hot! Service and food were delicious!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We went for a brunch double date. We loved the atmosphere. We liked the French toast and the Chicken and Waffles. The $2 peach bellini is also very good.
  33. Dargo

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    I was really looking forward to an awesome meal based on the reviews. But I have to say it most certainly did not live up to its reputation. I had the lasagna and it was served cold and really lacked in flavor and depth. The waitress did get me a fresh hot serving but it still was just a giant glob of mozzarella cheese, soggy noodles and not much more. I tried my daughter popcorn shrimp and it too was lacking. Soggy and no real seasoning to speak of. For a meal we paid over $100 for and that’s without anything but waters I felt as if we greatly overpaid for what we got. Now while the food always sorely lacking I will say the ambiance was nice. Very cozy and rustic!
  34. christinaw

    Louisville

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    First time in a long time the food was not quite up to par. It was a special Valentines menu, and unfortunately, the grouper was tough and the crab and shrimp sauce it was topped with was a little salty.
  35. noa54jad

    Louisville

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Selenas is our favorite breakfast place!! We've been to several new breakfast restaurants, but we all agreed you can't beat Selenas.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    It was fine but I missed the nightly specials and the soup of the day. I was not at all impressed with the valentines menu and I understand that some people also go out over the weekend for valentines . We always go on they same day of so if you are going to do that it would have been nice to still offer the soup of the day and another pasta special at least you normally do.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great choices and great service!
  38. LaszloS

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Dinner date with another couple to celebrate my wife's birthday. After drink orders arrived food order placed. Appetizers arrived quickly and was excellent. Our dinner orders arrived soon after, even as we were finishing our appetizers. Our follow up table care and service fell short of expectations.
  39. CHERYLH

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time dining here. Loved the atmosphere, service and the food was excellent! Will definitely be back!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous gathering with friends for a wonderful meal.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 245-9004.

Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 1371 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern

10609 La Grange Rd, Louisville, KY 40223-2418

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Anchorage

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 2:30 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Sicilian, Creole, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (502) 245-9004

  • Catering

    Selena’s can cater your event at any location in the area.

  • Private party facilities

    Whether it’s a wedding reception or business gathering, Selena’s can make the event beautiful and delicious. Selena’s event team will work closely with you to create just the right menu and will be there with attentive service every step of the way.

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