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: 4.6

4.6

529 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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 10, 2022

11:30 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.
Sunday Late Night Menu
Multiple dates available
Come enjoy a casual Sunday evening at the Lobby Bar, where we offer a wonderful but limited menu, which includes our famous Hot Brown, and other sandwiches, salads, and appetizers. Please note: At this time, we do not have a our full dinner menu available.

Popular dishes

Bourbon Barrel Fries$11.00
Bourbon Barrel Smoked Spices, Kentucky Rose Cheese, Smoky Ketchup
Cheese Plate$17.00
An Assortment of Artisan Cheeses, Quince Paste, Marcona Almonds, Lavosh
Smokey Mac and Cheese$16.00
Cavatappi Pasta, White Cheddar Mornay, Nueske Bacon, Fresh Herbs, Smoked Blue Cheese
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
Chef's Daily Potage$10.00
Soup of the Day
Shrimp and Grits$32.00
Gulf Shrimp, Weisenberger Grits, Local Cheddar, Pepper and Scallion Crudo, Creole Sauce
Sea Scallops*$38.00
Pan Seared Scallops, Sweet Potato Puree, Nueskie's Bacon, Zucchini, Mushrooms, Peppadew, Balsamico
Pasta Primavera$23.00
Cavatappi Pasta, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, Mushrooms, Zucchini, Grilled Onions, Tomato-Fennel Coulis, Parmigiano
Verlasso Salmon*$30.00
Whipped Potatoes, Broccolini, Pesto, Tomato-Fennel Coulis
The Club$17.00
Turkey, Chow-Chow Mayonnaise, Pepper Jack Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, Buttery Brioche Toast, French Fries
The Lobby Bar Burger*$18.00
Angus Beef, Special Sauce, Iceberg, Cheddar, Bacon, Brioche Bun, French Fries. Smoked Ketchup
Center Cut Filet Mignon*$56.00
Whipped Potatoes, Broccolini, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Red Wine Jus
Steak Frites*$32.00
Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Bourbon Barrel Fries, Smoked Ketchup, Bourbon Gastrique

Salads

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

Salads - Additional Options

Grilled Chicken Breast*$9.00
Grilled Salmon Filet*$10.00

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. The Hot Brown…a Louisville tradition with worldwide appeal has been featured in: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Southern Living Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, NBC's Today Show, ABC News with Diane Sawyer, and Travel Channel's Man v. Food as well as being a regular entry in many of the finest cookbooks. Please allow 20 minutes to prepare
- Petite Hot Brown$18.00

Desserts

Ice Cream$7.00
Strawberry, Vanilla, Chocolate, Pecan Praline
Crème Brûlée$11.00
Whipped Cream, Madeleine Cake, Fresh Berries
Derby Pie$11.00
Louisville's Original Walnut and Chocolate Chip Pie
Chocolate Striptease$11.00
Milk Chocolate Mousse, Espresso Steam Cake

What 529 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Louisville
Contemporary American

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PeterD
San Francisco
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service are excellent, recommend the Hot Brown
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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 7 days ago
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
12 reviews
5.0
12 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
26 reviews
5.0
26 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
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Hot Brown was amazing!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food, service and rich history in the Brown Hotel. We’ll be back
M
Mary
Louisville
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite spots. Beautiful surroundings, variety but comfort menu, great service. Wonderful spot!
MB
MargieB
Louisville
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
All enjoyed the meal and the Brown!
JM
JMercer
Atlanta
84 reviews
vip
5.0
84 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant in an iconic hotel with excellent food, drinks, and service!
AR
AndyR
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great meal in historic setting noise level is due to age and fact that it is all open to the lobby as well. Fodd and service was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in Louisville for a few days and had to stop in to try the Hot Brown and Derby Pie. The staff was great and the food was delicious. It is pricey but we knew that going in.
2
25anniversary
New York Area
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kris served us with perfection. Food was fantastic. Loved everything. Can’t wait to go back
A
Angel
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing dinner! We went for our two years anniversary and they made it so special! They made us a cute complementary desert in the end! The atmosphere was amazing piano playing and an amazing historical place can’t go wrong! Have to try the hot brown when you are there it’s amazing!
DC
DonnaC
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our week trip to Louisville started with a dinner at the Brown. We loved it so much we booked again on our last night. Fantastic!! A must visit.
s
stephazie
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
This place feels like a time capsule. I loved the live piano music and looking at the ornate architecture. The hot brown and derby pie were both fantastic!
s
scnyfamily
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fabulous meal and drinks for a birthday celebration. Our server and all the staff were excellent and thoughtful touches made for a wonderful evening.
C
Cort
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful and delicious experience. We loved the ambiance, cheese plate, and the famous hot brown and derby pie.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday, hot brown was amazing! Excellent service, will be returning soon!
f
foodie
Orlando
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful ambience. Loved the historic look and feel of the hotel. The service was terrific from the very start to the very end. The prices are reasonable and the food was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place might feel pretentious and not welcoming at first based on the looks. It’s the exact opposite. Wait staff is friendly, welcoming and personable. Piano music played by a pianist in the background was a great addition to the experience. The hot brown was amazing and was better than expected. Get the smaller portion because the regular meal is too much for one person no matter how big of an appetite. This restaurant was everything promised and more.
LD
LostDeedee
Naples
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dining. Our servers Kris and Andrew were personable and knowledgeable. Thank you!
DW
DianeW
Charleston
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Very limited menu. Staff was exceptional. Bar selections were not consistent; same drink was sometimes very good and sometimes really not good.
j
jeotkl
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional! We stopped in to try the famous hot brown and it did not disappoint! The food was great and our waitress was kind and friendly. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

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 4.6 stars by 529 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

Aug 10, 2022

11:30 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

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Late Night Menu

Sunday Late Night Menu

The Hot Brown

Derby Pie

Shrimp and Grits

Main

Bourbon Barrel Fries$11.00

Cheese Plate$17.00

Smokey Mac and Cheese$16.00

Hummus$13.00

Chicken Wings$15.00

Chef's Daily Potage$10.00

Shrimp and Grits$32.00

Sea Scallops*$38.00

Pasta Primavera$23.00

Verlasso Salmon*$30.00

The Club$17.00

The Lobby Bar Burger*$18.00

Center Cut Filet Mignon*$56.00

Steak Frites*$32.00

Salads

Farmers Salad$12.00

Classic Caesar Salad$12.00

Salads - Additional Options

Grilled Chicken Breast*$9.00

Grilled Salmon Filet*$10.00

The Hot Brown

The Hot Brown$26.00

Desserts

Ice Cream$7.00

Crème Brûlée$11.00

Derby Pie$11.00

Chocolate Striptease$11.00

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