Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Louisville

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Louisville? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Jack Fry's

4.8

4.8 (2526)

$50 and over

American

Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

About the restaurant

Jack Fry's serves up southern fare in a setting that's been a part of Louisville, Kentucky since around 1933. Visitors can step inside for lunch, dinner or cocktails, all to the soothing notes of live jazz. Once a hangout for local sports enthusiasts, Jack Fry's is now known for its fine dining and family-friendly atmosphere.

The executive chef prepares southern specialties and adds a bit of French influence to create local favorites like shrimp & grits, lamb chops and Jack's burger. Jack Fry's provides a friendly atmosphere and live jazz , ensuring the entire group will find something to enjoy.

Top review

Robert

Dined 5 days ago

Jack Frys gets better and better with age. Everything was perfect.

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4.8

4.8 (34)

$31 to $50

American

East Louisville

About the restaurant

Watch Hill Proper Bourbon Bar & Kitchen is a unique restaurant experience located in the heart of bourbon country. Open to the public, we offer the largest selection of American whiskey in the country along with a world class cocktail program made entirely with American whiskey. Chef Michael Crouch is a master of blending flavor to pair with our whiskey, cocktails, and wine offerings.

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Petervip

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Outstanding experience overall! Will definitely return. Highly recommend!

The Fat Lamb

4.8

4.8 (1203)

$31 to $50

American

Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

About the restaurant

The Fat Lamb is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located in Louisville, Kentucky. It was opened in 2016 by Chef Dallas McGarity, who serves as the executive chef and owner. The restaurant is known for its focus on using locally sourced ingredients and for its unique combination of Mediterranean flavors with Southern influences. The menu at The Fat Lamb features a variety of small plates, entrees, and seasonal specials, and is known for its rotating selection of meats and seafood dishes. The restaurant also has a strong emphasis on wine and cocktail, featuring a curated list of wines that complement the Mediterranean cuisine. The Fat Lamb has been well-reviewed by critics and is considered to be one of the best restaurants in Louisville. It's widely known for its cozy and welcoming atmosphere, making it a popular spot for a romantic dinner or casual night out with friends.

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Ann

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Fat Lamb is always good but last night, 8/30, the restaurant was unbearably hot. Everyone at our table was sweating the entire dinner. We had to resort to fanning ourselves with menus. To say the least the dinner was not as enjoyable as usual because of the heat.

Four Pegs

4.5

4.5 (158)

$30 and under

American

Germantown

About the restaurant

Serving award winning BBQ meticulously smoked by Chef/Owner Chris Williams. A top notch craft beer selection, with 12 rotating drafts and 40 cans and bottles. Featured on the Food Network and the Cooking Channel. Winner of 15 Leo Weekly Readers Choice awards in 2021. Situated in the heart of historic Germantown. Laid back environment with excellent service and food. Join us on the outdoor patio or the main dining area, for the larger parties there is a private dining area which can accommodate up to 40 guests.

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Marcy

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

Best wings around, and as always, good service! Hoping to make it to ribs day sometime soon!

Mesh - Louisville

4.7

4.7 (3432)

$30 and under

American

St Matthews

About the restaurant

Mesh blends contemporary elegance and comfort with innovative cuisine and excellent service. The original menu and unique decor make Mesh an ideal setting for business meetings, romantic evenings, or a night out with friends.

A meal at Mesh is one you won't soon forget and value you won’t believe.

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Paige

Dined 1 day ago

Came here for our anniversary dinner and was seated promptly and shown to a beautiful seat near the fireplace. Our server was incredible, the food was incredible.

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80/20 at Kaelin's

4.7

4.7 (1188)

$30 and under

American

Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

About the restaurant

Welcome to 80/20 @ Kaelins. A new take on the classic restaurant where the cheeseburger was created. A neighborhood spot where anyone is welcome. Bring your family and friends and join us. A great place to watch a game or enjoy some family time. Featuring burgers and classic comfort food and drinks. Try out the 80/20 Malt Shoppe for some house made ice cream or a shake with your burger. Grab a bourbon or local brew to enjoy at the indoor/outdoor bar. Have an evening relaxing on our large patio. Maybe throw a party in one of our private dining areas where we can offer custom menus from casual to upscale.
We would love for you to join us. And we look forward to taking care of you.
Thanks,
80/20 @ Kaelins

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Katie

Dined 1 day ago

I met up with a friend from out of town here and we had an AMAZING experience - the food, the service, the atmosphere - it was all amazing!

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Popular dish

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

Popular dish

Ribeye Burger

Bardstown Bourbon Company Kitchen & Bar

4.7

4.7 (2488)

$30 and under

American

Bardstown

About the restaurant

Thoughtfully executed, approachable cuisine informed by both Kentucky classics and the world's finest flavors. We source locally, calling out the farms right on the menu, and make everything in house. We call this the Modern Kentucky Experience.

2024 Patio Summer Series:
5pm to 9pm, patio seating, entertainment, monthly themed food menus on
May 10th & 24th
June 7th & 21st
July 12th & 26th
August 9th & 23rd

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aaron

Dined 4 days ago

Great service, good menu options and good follow up to the distillery tour.

Uptown Cafe

4.6

4.6 (603)

$31 to $50

American

Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

About the restaurant

The Uptown Cafe is a Louisville original restaurant, established in 1985. Located on historic Bardstown Rd., guests can enjoy an elevated dining experience while looking out to the local nightlife. The Uptown specializes in delicious food featuring fresh ingredients and masterful preparation by the Uptown culinary team. Whether you’re ordering a multi-course meal or grabbing a drink at the bar, Uptown Cafe’s lively, upscale atmosphere makes it perfect for dining with friends, family, clients and business associates. Join us for Happy Hour Mon-Sat from 4-6 for $6 select wine and cocktails, on Monday night for Half Priced Wine night, where every bottle of wine purchased is half off, or Whisky Wednesday's for special prices on a whisky spotlight of the week and $5 Old Fashioned cocktails!

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Mellanie

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

The Uptown never disappoints. Good foo, good service and great drinks. What a great little neighborhood gem.

The Village Anchor

4.6

4.6 (3815)

$31 to $50

American

Anchorage

About the restaurant

The Village Anchor offers a unique setting in Louisville’s east end, both for personal and professional occasions. The Village Anchor Restaurant and Anchor Bar on the main floor bring together stone, red leathers, rich worn velvets, wrought iron, dark woods, Italian appointments, Carrera marble, and the original crimson red beer taps from Churchill Down’s Silks Bar. It offers an upscale-casual, fun environment with an inimitable European flavor and exotic French flair. The lower level Sea Hag Pub offers a completely different look and feel. The “Hag” brings together brick, worn woods, hand-wrought iron, stone, and copper. The 30-foot copper bar with built-in ice troughs chill your favorite brew or wine.

Please recognize that we do our best to accommodate patio dining reservations, though seating is based on weather and availability.

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Gretchenvip

Dined 6 days ago

Always exceptional service and food! We look forward to coming back and sharing our experience with others. Thank you!

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4.5

4.5 (1539)

$31 to $50

American

Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

About the restaurant

Fork & Barrel prides itself on serving upscale American cuisine with a focus on local ingredients, craft cocktails, and serving it all with southern hospitality. The Restaurant is located on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky in one of the town’s restaurant rows. The Restaurant seats 100 guests and has reservations as well as open seating at the bar and seasonal patio seating.

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Larryvip

Dined 3 days ago

Fabulous dinner and great service by Madison!!! Wonderful anniversary dinner!!!

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