Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Louisville

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Updated June 05, 2025

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211 Clover Lane Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1271)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

St Matthews

About the restaurant

211 Clover Lane is an intimate, hidden gem in the heart of St. Matthews. Using the finest ingredients from local purveyors and fish from both coasts. The menu changes weekly and the wine selections are all boutique. French country decor and beautifully presented dishes are found at 211 Clover Lane.

Top review

DebbiePVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful atmosphere! Great food! Awesome service! We’ll be back for sure!

The Silver Dollar

4.7

4.7 (669)

$31 to $50

American

Butchertown

About the restaurant

Step back in time to the 1950s at The Silver Dollar, a Louisville gem that captures the essence of Southern California honky-tonks. Immerse yourself in the sounds of classic vinyl as you savor Chef Tyler Powell's innovative Southern-meets-Southern-California cuisine. Indulge in craft cocktails and soak up the vibrant atmosphere, whether you're enjoying a lively dinner or a leisurely weekend brunch on the spacious patio. The Silver Dollar, housed in a beautifully restored 1890s firehouse, offers a unique dining experience that blends history, music, and culinary delights. Come discover the charm and flavors that await you at The Silver Dollar.

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Jeff

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Overall a nice experience, very slow as in attendance for a Sunday Brunch. Quick for food. No fountain drinks but a can of Diet Coke.

J Graham's Cafe

4.7

4.7 (1318)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Downtown Louisville

About the restaurant

J. Graham's is the home of the legendary Hot Brown and offers guests bistro-style, casual dining in the hotel and features the freshest local produce and highlights Kentucky products.

Serving breakfast and lunch, the Café offers guests a contemporary a la carte menu throughout the week and a delectable brunch buffet on Sundays.

Non-smoking.

Parking: Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking by the Brown Hotel staff.

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Teresa

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

We had a very nice lunch here and staff was very friendly and attentive.

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Popular dish

Derby Pie (V)

Morning Fork

4.7

4.7 (1052)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

About the restaurant

Welcome to Morning Fork!
We look forward to serving you!

Morning Fork is a local restaurant providing the Ultimate Brunch Experience with classic breakfast, brunch and lunch favorites with a twist.

Our brunch favorites are the Short Rib Benedict, Avocado Toast, Liege Waffles and Jumbo House Made Cinnamon Rolls. Do not forget we also serve lunch with classics such as the Hot Brown, Chicken Salad and Tomato Basil Soup. Make sure to enjoy your meal with a cocktail, fresh juices, and $3 mimosas.

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JayVIP

Dined 3 days ago

It is a great breakfast place.

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Bristol Bar & Grille - East

4.6

4.6 (864)

$30 and under

American

East Louisville

About the restaurant

Our Dining Room and Patio are now open!!! WE ARE ALSO OFFERING CARRYOUT, CURBSIDE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY FROM 11:00 AM to 8 PM Monday thru Thursday, 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM Friday and Saturday, and 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday. We are also exited to announce the return of our family and friends' favorite - the Bristol Sunday Brunch buffet. Home of the Green Chili Wontons, Louisville’s favorite guilty pleasure, Bristol Bar & Grille has been the city’s neighborhood restaurant since 1977. Original menu dishes include the classic Bristol Burger and aged, charbroiled New York Strip steak as well as new favorites like Pork Dijonnaise and Theresa’s Sweet Chili Linguine. We source ingredients from local farmers. Certified Bourbon Stewards are on staff to guide diners on selection of Kentucky’s native spirit. Bristol Bar & Grille East is located at 300 North Hurstbourne Parkway, north of Shelbyville Road. Guests can opt to sit in the traditional dining room or the outside patio.

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Elaine

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Fish tacos had tiny amount of fish and other ingredients. Not impressed. Rolls still delicious! Our server was very attentive.

Fork & Barrel

4.6

4.6 (1626)

$30 and under

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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Diana

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food and good service. A little pricey, but worth it.

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Wild Swann Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (204)

$30 and under

Speakeasy

West Louisville

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Jesse

Dined 4 days ago

First time loved it. The steak and fritters was delish, the flatbread was tasty and we had the dates with bacon all would be repeats. Loved the decor and vibe excellent service. Good pricing.

The Village Anchor

4.5

4.5 (4003)

$30 and under

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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MonicaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great visit! Everything was delicious, but the green chili wontons were the best. Wonderful service and fun atmosphere.

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The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails

4.5

4.5 (216)

$30 and under

American

Downtown Louisville

About the restaurant

A unique dining experience with Southern flare located just minutes from Downtown Louisville, NULU, and The Highlands. Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy comfort food classics, huge sandwiches, signature salads, an extensive bourbon and wine list, scratch-made entrées, fresh baked goods, and much more. Voted LEO Weekly Readers' Choice #1 Lunch Spot.

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Joanne

Dined 5 days ago

Great friendly service, delicious food, generous portions and pleasant decor! A great lunch experience. The cakes are amazing!

Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands

4.2

4.2 (607)

$30 and under

American

Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

About the restaurant

Dining Room and Patio are now open!!! WE ARE ALSO OFFERING CARRYOUT AND DELIVERY FROM 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM Sunday. We are also excited to announce the return of our family and friends' favorite - the Bristol Sunday Brunch buffet from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Home of the Green Chili Wontons, Louisville’s favorite guilty pleasure, Bristol Bar & Grille has been the city’s neighborhood restaurant since 1977. Original menu dishes include the classic Bristol Burger and aged, charbroiled New York Strip steak as well as new favorites like Pork Dijonnaise and Theresa’s Sweet Chili Linguine. We source ingredients from local farmers. The Bristol Bar and Grille in the Highlands is located at 1321 Bardstown Road.

Top review

Ian

Dined 5 days ago

Our service was excellent. We were greeted right away and taken immediately to our table. We were dressed nicely for a special event and were complimented, which made my wife feel particularly special. The food was delicious and the staff seemed conscious of food allergens. Vegan and gluten-free selections are listed on the menu. It was a relatively quiet evening, most likely because of the weather, but we had a great experience.

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