Ward 426

Name: Ward 426
Address: 426 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY, United States, 40204
Telephone: (502) 365-2505
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (473)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

426 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Ward 426 is a fine-dining restaurant serving progressive Southern cuisine. Chef Shawn Ward and his team of culinary experts take Southern cuisine and elevate it to where it deserves to be by focusing on seasonal ingredients that are local to Kentucky.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary Southern, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 365-2505
Website
http://www.ward426.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Shawn Ward

Location
426 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
Neighborhood
Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Cross street
Lexington Road and Baxter Ave
Parking details
Parking in rear<br />
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Three Olive Tapenade, House Hot Sauce, Lemon
Shrimp & Grits$14.00
Red-Eye Gravy, Parmesan, Weisenberger Mill Grits
Fried Oysters$12.00
Cauliflower Cole Slaw, Spicy Mayo, Lime, Watermelon Radish
Medjool Dates*$11.00
Chorizo & Goat Cheese Stuffed, 426 Bacon, Mixed Greens, Smokey Tomato Sauce
Lobster & Crab Cakes$14.00
Whole Grain Mustard, White Wine
Secreto Iberico$15.00
Heirloom Tomato, Parsley, Lemon, Caper, Brown Butter, Red Hawaiian Sea Salt
Charcuterie & Cheese Plate$18.00
Chef's Whim of 2 Country Hams, Chef Whim of 2 Capriole Farm Cheeses, Accompanied with Mustards and Pickled Vegetables

Soups & Salads

Bouillabaisse*$15.00
Traditional Fish Stew, Shrimp, Scallop, Saffron Aioli
Baby Kale Salad$12.00
Roasted Butternut Squash, Candied Walnuts, Maraschino Cherry, Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$10.00
Romaine, Cornbread Croutons, Oil Cured Tomatoes, Parmesan, Caesar Dressing
Bibb Lettuce Salad$8.00
Warm Brie, Almonds, Strawberries, Herb Vinaigrette
Fig Salad$11.00
Arugula, Mission Figs, Fathers Country Ham, Citrus Vinaigrette, Lime Creme Fraiche
Groganica Mixed Greens$10.00
Apple & Cranberry Compote, Orange, Toasted Pistachio, Maple-Bourbon Vinaigrette

Entrees

Filet*$44.00
Roasted Parsnip & Yukon Potato Puree, Asparagus, Lobster Butter, Cured Tomato Espagnole
Scottish Salmon*$28.00
Almond & Pistachio Encrusted, Swiss Chard, Parmesan, Heirloom Tomato & Pearl Onion Beurre Blanc
Seared Scallops*$30.00
Fontina Polenta cakes, Clifty Farms country Ham, Baby Kale, Roasted Red Peppers, Saffron Hollandaise
House Made Burger*$14.00
Kenny's Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, 426 Bacon, Brioche Bun, French Fries
Veal Loin Au Poivre$32.00
Scalloped Salsify, Collard Greens, Crispy Sweet Potato, Glace de Veau
Rabbit Three Way*$32.00
Braised Hind Leg, Fried Fore Shank, Grilled Loin, Smoked Sweet Potato, Broccolini, Espresso Jus
Pork Chop*$28.00
Herb Crust, Roasted Potatoes, Wild Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Confit Garlic, Natural Au Jus
Crispy Cod Sandwich$12.00
Spicy Mayo, Arugula, Red Onions, Habargardils, French Fries
Black & Blue Hot Brown$16.00
Blackened Turkey, 426 Bacon, Sour Dough, Tomato, Stilton Blue Cheese
Pizza of the Day$14.00
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Course

Course
Ask Your Server for Details
- 5 Course$60.00
- 7 Course$72.00

Vegetarian Dishes

Appetizers

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$8.00
Candied Pecans, Berries, Shallots, Maple Gastrique
Pate of the South$7.00
Kentucky White Cheddar, Roasted Red Peppers, Crispy Lavash
Fried Okra$9.00
Charred Heirloom Tomato, Ricotta Salata, Spicy Mayo, Worcestershire Ketchup

Entrées

Truffled Ricotta Canelloni$18.00
Cured Tomato Coulis, Broccolini, Kumato, Grana Padano, Pine Nuts, Fried Basil
Kohlrabi Gratin$18.00
Winter Vegetables, Farro-Quinoa-Bulgar Salad, Parsley, Pickled Red Onions, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Sweet Potato Gnocchi$18.00
Available as vegan. Bourbon Brown Butter, Rainbow Swiss Chard, Sage, Orange, Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts

Vegetarian Course

Vegetarian Course
Ask Your Server for Details
- 5 Course$42.00
- 7 Course$52.00

What 473 people are saying

Ward 426 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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473 Reviews

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ShelleyW
St. Louis1 review
1.0
Dined on July 22, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Made this reservation 2 weeks ago and was not notified then or the day of that this restaurant CLOSED! Had a very important client I was entertaining and had to scramble to find a replacement restaurant at the 11th hour.
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Blaine
Central Kentucky8 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 18, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant has gone out of business. For Lease signs were already up!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Central Kentucky41 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 15, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
It was closed! Out of business! Please remove this restaurant from Open Table. Sorry to see them go.
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ReneeL VIP
Central Kentucky8 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The decor is a must see! The service is EXCELLENT! The scallops are to die for + the Cucumber Splash is my favorite cocktail in Louisville!!
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TonyS
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan8 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best part about Louisville is the worst part about Louisville: There are so many amazing places to eat that it's hard to visit all the places you want to enjoy. I found this place after doing a "Best Bourbon Restaurants In Louisville" and it showed up as the #2 pick. I can completely understand why, it's amazing. Great foodie joint, reasonable prices, beautiful bourbon selection, amazing meal and outstanding cocktails. I ordered the pork chop and it was made to perfection. I also enjoy bourbon, cocktails and wine. We sat at the bar and got top notch service from Christine. But we were also able to meet the restaurant owner and he was genuinely appreciative that we were there, he thanked us for coming in and asked questions to find out what the restaurant was doing well to ensure continued patronage. This place is remarkable affordable, in a great location to bar hop if you're staying in the area or wanted to Uber from your downtown hotel. This place will become a must do staple for our dinner plans every time we vacation in Louisville. This is absolutely a place to try if you've never enjoyed a dinner here.
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JamesC
Central Kentucky2 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 5, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Awful The food was very bland and the hot bland was stuck to the plate and burnt
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Aaron
Central Kentucky5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I love coming back. The special this week was so good that we are making plans in a few days to eat here again. The decor and original bar with built in coolers and wood details is like stepping back in time.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Kentucky1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved this place! The gnocchi was so amazing and the scallops were to die for! We will be back!!!
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SuperJ
Central Kentucky5 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 25, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall we enjoyed our meal. The southern pate, arugula salad and French onion soup were all exceptional. The pork chop and gnocchi was not great. We had really high expectations for both these dishes and they fell short. The pork chop was overcooked and the gnocchi was mushy. Neither of these were bad, just not to the standard we expected. Overall, it was a good and we’ll likely come back.
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Usuallypicky
Central Kentucky4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
No wonder you are at the end of the quality row of restaurants in the Highlands.
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Ward 426 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 365-2505.

Ward 426 is rated 4.4 stars by 473 OpenTable diners.

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United States
Central Kentucky
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Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

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426 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204

Additional information

Cross street
Lexington Road and Baxter Ave
Neighborhood
Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary Southern, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking in rear<br />
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Shawn Ward
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ward426.com/
Phone number
(502) 365-2505

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Ward 426

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

79 Louisville Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Appetizers

Calamari$9.00

Shrimp & Grits$14.00

Fried Oysters$12.00

Medjool Dates*$11.00

Lobster & Crab Cakes$14.00

Secreto Iberico$15.00

Charcuterie & Cheese Plate$18.00

Soups & Salads

Bouillabaisse*$15.00

Baby Kale Salad$12.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Bibb Lettuce Salad$8.00

Fig Salad$11.00

Groganica Mixed Greens$10.00

Entrees

Filet*$44.00

Scottish Salmon*$28.00

Seared Scallops*$30.00

House Made Burger*$14.00

Veal Loin Au Poivre$32.00

Rabbit Three Way*$32.00

Pork Chop*$28.00

Crispy Cod Sandwich$12.00

Black & Blue Hot Brown$16.00

Pizza of the Day$14.00

Course

Course

Vegetarian Dishes

Appetizers

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Pate of the South$7.00

Fried Okra$9.00

Entrées

Truffled Ricotta Canelloni$18.00

Kohlrabi Gratin$18.00

Sweet Potato Gnocchi$18.00

Vegetarian Course

Vegetarian Course

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Ward 426 offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ward 426 restaurant rated?

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