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

847 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

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 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
Casual Dress

Location
335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202
Neighborhood
Downtown Louisville
Cross street
Parking: Paid Self-Parking in the connected, city garage.
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

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 847 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
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Contemporary American
Louisville
Best Ambiance
Louisville
Contemporary American

847 Reviews

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AmandaG
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful ambience with beautiful Christmas decorations. Love the piano player! The Hot Brown was of course delish!
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great dinner spot for our occasion which was celebrating my mother’s birthday. I loved the elegant architecture and furnishings about the building. The food was amazing, and we all ordered something different. We loved the cheese plate. I was really impressed by the different tastes and textures of the cheese selections. Each cheese was a different experience. The bar drinks were very well balanced as well.
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cceagles
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a really nice dinner! We ate before seeing Messiah and our wait person (sorry didn't catch her name!) provided efficient service and got us out in plenty of time without making us feel rushed. The food was terrific - my mom raved about her crabcake and my pesto primavera was delicious. I also enjoyed my glass of Malbec - smooth. This was a nice pre-Christmas treat for us!
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Gayleles
Louisville
29 reviews
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience5
The magnificent hotel is steeped in history. It was the perfect location for afternoon tea. There was no one at the desk to seat us. After inquiring at the registration desk, someone finally appeared. Each of us received a pot of hot water & were offered a selection of tea. A 3 tier caddy was presented & the waitress attempted to describe the items. She struggled through this as her English was poor. Wait staff should be able to communicate with customers. Tea began with a savory bisquit & scone. Both were excellent. The caddy had 6 bourbon balls, & 4 miniature pieces of Pecan pieces. All very tasty. The next 2 tiers had miniature sandwiches. The tiny hot brown was fabulous as it is a signature dish for The Brown. The pimento cheese with pepper jelly was delicious. The ham/turkey was tasteless except for the spicy mustard. The small cucumber sandwich had little flavor. There were about 2 1 in. sandwiches of each type per person. There was no offer to bring additional items & a request for another pot of hot water was met with surprise. The $40 per person price seemed excessive with the tiny amount of food presented. The hotel, not the food, was the highlight.
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Jean
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Nice place. It was very cold in the bar , restaurant and lobby. Need to correct that.
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RobertD
Louisville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
best place to celebrate your anniversary or any other major celebrative event.
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Christina
Key West
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service from our waiter, Chris. He made great wine recommendations, was very attentive, and fun. We all had the hot brown which was perfect. Also wonderful was the crème brûlée and derby pie. We love to spend special occasions at The Brown.
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PatS
Louisville
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
I come here for the ambience and the excellent food. Our server Trina was friendly, attentive, and accommodating as she was cognizant of the fact that we would be attending the theater that evening. Including her helpers, service was flawless. Highly recommend.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s always a wonderful experience! Great everything ❤️
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MichaelS
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing setting and great food. Farmers salad was an incredible start to the meal. Hot brown and steak frites were delicious. Will definitely return.
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AVCG
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Kris was amazing and the Hot Brown was awesome as expected. Try the short ribs…. Best in town. Didn’t catch the piano players name but he was fantastic.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
I had a wonderful evening at the bar! The cheese plate was delicious, the drinks satisfying. Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I tried the Farmers salad, cheese plate, and petite Hot Brown. All were amazing! We enjoyed listening to the pianist although it’s volume made it hard to hear our server. We may have needed to sit farther away. But overall, an amazing dinner/evening with my family.
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Andermac
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our third stay at The Brown Hotel and we always have at least one dinner in the opulent Lobby Bar & Grill. The food is excellent. The background piano is a welcome feature. My husband and I were happy to see and have a little chat again with Harold, a true ambassador for the hotel, and IMHO, the most helpful and loyal employee any business could ask for. We remembered talking previously about his experience at the Drake and Palmer House hotels in Chicago, near where we live.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time eating here - worth it, especially for a special occasion!
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SarahC
Denver
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very good food and service, the hotel is not to be missed - a historical landmark that sets a wonderful stage for an enjoyable dinner.
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JenniferS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved every single thing about this experience. It was refreshing to find this gem in our over commercialized world. Imagined all of the memories that filled the hallways through the decades… loved the nostalgia. Service was outstanding. Food was wonderful. Pianist was joyf. The ONLY place to taste the Hot Brown. Thank you for a nice anniversary evening experience!
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Brad
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our service and food were very good. The decor is dated.
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okadam
Naples
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
An outstanding meal, with excellent ambience and serve, was spoiled by poor valet service/policy both before and after. Over the last year we have either dined or stayed at the Brown a number of times. Tonight's experience has left a bad taste in our mouths. The valet who failed to greet us on arrival, and then notified us of a charge for overstaying our welcome by 12 minutes on departure just ruined a very nice meal. I guess we shouldn't have ordered the before dinner drinks, or not recommended the Hot Brown to our guest (because it requires more time for preparation), or maybe not have ordered Derby Pie dessert (which was delectable!) or should have cancelled the excellent coffee, which the waiter told us was being delayed because they were brewing a new pot. Or maybe it was stopping by the pianist to complement her outstanding performance and leaving a tip on the way out. I just guess that the Brown doesn't need our return visit.
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Delicioso
Louisville
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful atmosphere and service. Perfect place to have dinner before our concert at the Palace.
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AWhit
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our service was amazing. Mikee went above and beyond to give us a top notch experience. Food and atmosphere were exactly what we were looking for.
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CaseyH
Indiana
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Beautiful hotel, Grace took great care of us. Brussel sprouts, pumpkin soup, turf & surf & of course the infamous Hot Brown were all fabulous. They had a piano player who was awesome. A must do for anybody visiting Louisville
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VickK
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent. Our server was outstanding! Love sitting in the lobby bar. The piano player played the best selection of songs… the food was excellent. It was an outstanding evening.!
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SaraF
Louisville
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Lovely setting, piano player great atmosphere. Food was delicious and service prompt for our deadline for show.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience4
Food was good but the slow service ruined our experience. It took 2.5 hours for our meal.
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Djmc
Western NC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience in a beautiful historic hotel. The servers were kind and attentive. Delicious food - I had the salad and my husband had the Hot Brown. The Cosmo was excellent. Would go back any time!
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roses
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Definitely recommend. We were there at five in the evening for an early dinner. Food was terrific and ambiance perfect. Service was courteous but a little slow. We didn’t mind much because we were not in a hurry. Ladies room was clean.
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AnnH
San Francisco
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a lovely and cozy dinner served by Michelle accompanied by beautiful piano playing. We had the Brussels sprouts, hot brown and derby pie. The sprouts were good and a little more sauce would have been even better. The hot brown was good and a lot of food even though the 2 of us split it. We really enjoyed the derby pie with praline ice cream, which was more than enough for 2. The bourbon cocktails were fun. Great evening and atmosphere, especially on a chilly evening!
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LyndaB
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere was amazing! It he service was wonderful!
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience5
The food, quality, ambience, all fine. The service was the issue. Had a reservation at 7:15, and a show at 9, approximately 2 blocks away. The server inquired about our plans, and stated he would get us out in time for our show. He forgot my drink, had to ask what I had ordered, the food came out in a timely way, was cleared in a timely way, got the bill at 8:30. The waiter did not bring our card back until 8:53, which caused us to be too late for the concert, and we missed it. There were no issues with the food service or drinks, it was an issue the waiter himself could have prevented.
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kimw
Louisville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience2
Nice environment though the pianist was loud and the group behind us was loud. Once we were seated at our table it was much better. Cocktails were good. Ordered the flank steak and fries. It was okay. Fries and smoked ketchup were great. Cheese tray was good. The bread pudding was not great. The top half of it was but became a little mushy at the bottom.
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CanTraveller
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you are in Louisville. The Brown Hotel is a must visit. If you are lucky enough to strike up a conversation with their hidden Gem Harold The water ambassador, you will feel right a home.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience5
We had reservations at 6:45, didn’t get seated until 7:00 and got our food at 7:45. Terrible service
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DanD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience3
Piano was way to loud. Other than that Everything was great. Didn’t care for the bread pudding. The small hot brown was enough for two seniors. Once again turn the piano down or off especially when the same music was looping
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MarthaB
Nashville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a really delightful place to have dinner with friends. Food was delicious, service outstanding, and the atmosphere delightful. There was music that was just loud enough without drowning out our conversation. This was really the highlight of our stay at the Brown Hotel.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Servers were excellent. Enjoyed Speaking with Harold , very cordial. Fox was delicious, cocktails were tasty! Valet parking was a bit unorganized. Overall enjoyed a lovely dinner!
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LyleM
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Perfect service. Stunning decor in the lobby restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect with the exception of the piano music which was so loud we had difficulty hearing one another at our 4-top table.
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience3
The best meal I had in Louisville. The service was good. The food took a while but we were told it would. The hot brown was so good. The short ribs were amazing. The age of the hotel is showing I would recommend better quality or less of the signage. It cheapens the ambience. More detail to areas like paint, carpeting. The banquet room chairs need replacing to a more neutral look rather than the reddish ones. The banquet room near the lobby should look more like the oak room rather than painted white to give it a historic feel.
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SusanB
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed the ambiance of the Lobby Bar in this beautiful historic hotel. The Hot Brown was delicious!
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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 847 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

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Parking: Paid Self-Parking in the connected, city garage.
Neighborhood
Downtown Louisville
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
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

Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Late Night Menu

The Hot Brown

Farmers Salad

Cheese Plate

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel restaurant rated?

Is Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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