Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Central Kentucky

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Central Kentucky? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cuvee Wine Table

4.9

4.9 (494)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

East Louisville

About the restaurant

Resting in the East End of Louisville, Cuvee Wine Table is a wine bar and restaurant with comfortable tables and patio perfect for any wine fan – no matter your skill level! We’re ready for the person with no wine knowledge curious to learn and try new wines as well as the experienced wine connoisseur with an extensive list of personal selections made by co-owner and Master Sommelier Scott Harper. Cuvee also has several craft beers on tap and a full bar for cocktails. And, we feature a happy hour!
Open for dinner, for a quick bite or an elegant full table dining experience. The menu includes small plates and entrees with a variety of cured meats, artisanal cheeses, flat breads and our special daily entree. The eclectic wine program lead by Master Sommelier Scott Harper serves a huge wine selection including more than 55 wines available by the taste or glass. Our award wining wine list is all available for retail to go sales.

Top review

CraigVIP

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Great spot for fine wine and food. We are one club members and really enjoy it

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Experience

Burger Night

Experience

Happy Hour 4PM -6:30PM Tuesday Through Saturday

The Urban Stillhouse - Somerset

5.0

5 (105)

$31 to $50

American

Somerset

About the restaurant

Come and join us at The Urban Stillhouse Somerset, the food & beverage experience that showcases Horse Soldier Bourbon.

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Rene'

Dined 2 days ago

We've never had a bad experience there. The food has always been great, from the specials to their regular menu.

Chez Lyndon

4.8

4.8 (22)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Lexington

About the restaurant

Chez Lyndon is in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, in the Historic Lyndon House Bed & Breakfast.
At Chez Lyndon, we treat our guests to an upscale experience in an intimate setting. Our courtesy staff is here to make you feel at home. Join us for an evening of fine dining.

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Julie

Dined on 28 Nov 2024

Beautiful place. Charming atmosphere. We went for Thanksgiving. The food was phenomenal! The service was exceptional. Everyone we encountered was wonderful. We definitely will return.

Watch Hill Proper

5.0

5 (44)

$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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Ralph

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful experience. They have a happy hour until 5.

Brendon's Catch 23

4.9

4.9 (3138)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown Louisville

About the restaurant

Brendon's Catch 23 features the freshest seafood flown in daily, with steak, low country and hand held options, as well as signature craft cocktails.

For your special events or corporate meetings, Brendon's Catch 23 offers five (5) exclusive private dining rooms. The private dining rooms are equipped with HDMI hookups and mobile projection capabilities. Our largest private dining room features a double-sided fireplace for that elegant and relaxing dining experience. The full menu or personalized menu packages are offered for groups.

The bar features a soft seating lounge area for relaxing while enjoying our variety of hand crafted unique cocktails. Our Bachelor Fix and Brendon’s 1081 are two of our specialty cocktails and a great addition to any dining experience. Brendon’s Catch 23 Rare Reserve, and allocated wines is a Sommelier driven, menu centric wine list designed to compliment the fresh Seafood, prime steaks and low country items featured on o

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Don

Dined 2 days ago

The entire team at Brendon’s was very friendly and cheerful. The food was second to none and generously sized. We had no issues with, and in fact had leftovers, sharing the shareable dishes amongst the three of us.

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Popular dish

Warm Jar of King Crab and Butter

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Seared Yellowfin Tuna

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Grilled Oysters

Rodney's on Broadway

4.8

4.8 (1126)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Lexington

About the restaurant

Rodney's on Broadway is located in a historic 1840's home in the heart of downtown Georgetown, Kentucky. The restaurant has been beautifully restored to commemorate the best that "The Bluegrass" has to offer.

Rodney's on Broadway has been featured in such magazines, newspapers, and other publications as: Southern Living, Discover Horses, Kentucky Monthly, AceWeekly, The Lexington Herald-Leader, Louisville's Courier-Journal and Keeneland Magazine.

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MaryVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Top class service and food always. The ambience is always wonderful especially at Christmas.

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4.9

4.9 (4366)

$31 to $50

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

OBC Kitchen is a local, chef-driven restaurant that houses an extremely rare bourbon collection, eclectic craft beer selection and extensive wine list. Centuries-old local barn wood surrounds guests as they enjoy high quality, distinctive dishes in a pub like atmosphere. Indulge in chef-driven dishes and seasonal favorites. Celebrate the weekend with $5 Happy Hour features each Friday. Enjoy brunch favorites, bloody marys and mimosas on Saturday and Sunday.

The passionate staff fosters a spirit of hospitality and Kentucky heritage. OBC Kitchen was named after the counties that eventually became Kentucky; “Old Bourbon County” was stamped on bourbon barrels that floated down the Mississippi from Kentucky and became synonymous with the best bourbon in the U.S.

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Leslie

Dined 4 days ago

The servers, bartenders, etc. were phenomenal! Our waitress was well versed in the menu, not how to make suggestions, engaged at the appropriate level, meaning she kept the water glasses and are needs met without hovering.

Oliver's Chop House at Derby City Gaming

4.6

4.6 (308)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

West Buechel

About the restaurant

The classic steakhouse vibe is alive and well at our all-new, world-class dining experience. Savor the finest steaks and seafood, all served with signature southern hospitality. Plus, enjoy an extensive selection of bourbons and wines, along with an impressive array of decadent desserts.

Featuring a comfortable elegance and intimate ambiance, our Louisville restaurant evokes all the great feelings of a classic upscale steakhouse. Our friendly, attentive staff specializes in providing you with VIP service, from the first sip to the last bite.

Come tantalize your taste buds with the finest 100% U.S.D.A. prime steaks, succulent seafood, artfully prepared dishes, and decadent desserts—all meticulously created to reflect our elegant plating and classic flavors. Elevate your dining experience by pleasing your palate with a hand-crafted cocktail or a selection from our well-curated wine list.

Please note that Derby City Gaming is a 21+ property and minors are not permitted.

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John

Dined 2 days ago

Ordered the New York strip. Steal was cooked perfect to medium. The sides were amazing as usual. The service is top notch. Thank you for a great dinner.

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Popular dish

Steak Tartare

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

4.9

4.9 (6945)

$50 and over

Steak

Downtown Louisville

About the restaurant

The first & only steakhouse of its kind in the Louisville area, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse serves only dry-aged USDA prime beef. While steak is the foundation of the menu, Jeff Ruby's promises to please seafood lovers as well with its raw/sushi bar & seafood entrees.
Jeff Ruby regulars will be pleased to know that their favorite signature items from the Cincinnati restaurants will be well represented in Louisville. The bone-in filet, the 7 cheese baked macaroni, creamed spinach, truffle flake, & of course Jeff Ruby's secret recipe cheesecake are all staples of the Louisville menu.
Styled after the great NY steakhouses of the 1930s & '40s, Jeff Ruby's promises to be as pleasing visually as it is to the palate. French art-deco design, plush mohair upholstery, hand-selected antique furniture, and cinematic crystal chandeliers anchored by a 1950s-era antique are featured in the Starz series Magic City and the 32-foot wall of wine.

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SandyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Tony and his staff always make our experience at Jeff Ruby’s special. Service by Shelby was prompt and helpful. Food is excellent!!

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Board and You Bistro & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (1528)

$30 and under

Bistro

New Albany

About the restaurant

Board & You Bistro and Wine Bar features hand-crafted dishes coupled with custom cocktails and premier wine listings. Board & You Bistro puts the customer experience at the forefront. Our attention to detail when it comes to genuine hospitality will be an experience in and of itself.
Our menu has been crafted for those with finer tastes, an interest in masterfully crafted entrees, all while maintaining a very affordable price. Our small plates will include a charcuterie board created with the finest cured meats & cheese from around the world. Our entrees are equally delicious with dishes made for any type of diner. Our desserts are for you to indulge & end your meal on a delightful note.
Our cocktails & wine list was created by professionals and experts in their field. Enjoy your experience!

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Melodye

Dined 2 days ago

We had a lovely time. Everyone enjoyed their food and drinks. We did hope for more dessert options. Other than that. We’ll be back

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Popular dish

BONE-IN PORK CHOP

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CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN

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FILET MIGNON

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