Best Historic Restaurants in Kentucky

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1. Porcini

4.8

Exceptional(2847)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 35 times today

Established in 1992, Porcini is an independent, award-winning restaurant located in the Historic Crescent Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. We specialize in Northern Italian cuisine, excellent service, and offer an extensive selection of fine wines, bourbons, and signature cocktails. Over the last 30 years, we have been privileged to be a part of so many great memories here in our dining room, bar, private dining room, and patio. * For Parties of 6 or more, Please Contact the Restaurant to make a Reservation

2. Le Relais

4.8

Exceptional(1868)

Price: Expensive

• French • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 11 times today

Please call 502-451-9020 for groups of 6 or more. Reservations preferred. Situated in the historic airport terminal of Bowman Field, Le Relais offers a fine dining experience like no other in Louisville. Here you’ll find exquisite French cuisine, prepared with only the finest, freshest ingredients, combined with relaxed, first-class service and an intimate, 1940s art-deco interior reminiscent of the café from the movie “Casablanca”.We are also open every last Friday of the month for Lunch from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please visit open table to make your reservation.

3. Bourbons Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1668)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 18 times today

Located on Frankfort Avenue restaurant row in the historic Clifton neighborhood, we offer more than 130 bourbons, as well as a selection of antique expression whiskies that you won’t find anywhere else.Bourbons features upscale dining in an elegant but casual atmosphere and a bourbon-inspired seasonal menu graced by southern inspired cuisine.Chef - Jereme McFarlandSous Chef - Samuel VarjuSoul Chef Justin Shewell Event Coordinator- Margot’ McMillen

4. Varanese

4.7

Exceptional(4623)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 32 times today

Varanese settled in Louisville because of its successful independent dining scene, and he believes that the people of Louisville will appreciate fresh ingredients, prepared with a creative flair and a culturally diverse menu. Varanese’s eclectic menu boasts an array of options from stuffed grape leaves, and fried green tomato salad, to new signature entrées: the seared boneless pork chop, and caramelized orange salmon. Finish with a fried banana accompanied by a house-made oatmeal cookie dough ice cream dessert. This New American style restaurant will comfortably seat 150 guests between its bar, dining room and four seasons patio. The four seasons patio of Varanese is an addition to the building, which has a dramatic 20-foot slate water wall. The space is enclosed by a serpentine of glass doors, which retract to offer an outdoor dining experience. Varanese is located at 2106 Frankfort Ave. in the Historic Clifton neighborhood

5. Hop Atomica

4.6

Exceptional(24)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Germantown

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Hop Atomica, Louisville's only brewery, distillery, & restaurant. Our hand-tossed, wood-fired, made to order pizzas, are simply incredible. Most similar to a Neapolitan Style, we proudly provide the best pizza around. Oh yea, the smoked wings are mind-blowing, too. Our 20+ craft beers, made on site, are high quality and poured ice-cold. Prefer spirits? Hop Atomica has an amazing craft cocktail program featuring over two dozen classics, a handful of seasonal libations, 30+ bourbons & whiskey's, house-made gins, rums, vodka, and 100% Blue Agave Spirit. Is wine more your speed? Hop Atomica carefully curated a highly intentional wine program with over 40 wines from around the world. Hop Atomica is nestled perfectly at the intersection of the historic Schnitzelburg, Germantown & Paristown, Meriwether-Fort Hill, and Shelby Park neighborhoods, just off Goss Avenue, only a five-minute drive from downtown Louisville. We can't wait to see you!

6. Four Pegs

4.6

Exceptional(163)

Price: Moderate

• American • Germantown

Booked 3 times today

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.

A photo of Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel restaurant

7. Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(1095)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 17 times today

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.

8. The Last Refuge

4.5

Awesome(71)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Louisville

Booked 15 times today

Join us at The Last Refuge for a first look into Kentucky's High Church of Bourbon. Enjoy a sneak peek of our beautiful craft cocktails, featuring Bob Dylan's Heaven's Door Bourbon, accompanied with small plates and shareable pizzas. View our one-of-a-kind event space, located in a historic church adorned with original stained-glass windows and ornate woodwork from 1880. Cool off on our shaded patio and sip on a cocktail while listening to live music. Don't forget to follow us on social media @lastrefugeky to get the latest updates on our Grand Opening and launch of our incredible bourbon bar, featuring an 800-bottle whiskey portfolio! The Last Refuge is a 21+ establishment, persons under the age of 21 will not be admitted.

9. Proof on Main

4.6

Exceptional(3755)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 45 times today

The ingredients in our menus reflect the region’s sustainable farmers and producers with a soulful and honest approach showcasing the bounty of the Ohio River Valley. Housed in five historic buildings in downtown Louisville, Proof on Main is part of 21c Museum Hotels, the award-winning boutique hotel and restaurant group. The dining room is one of the most striking public spaces in the city, with rotating, contemporary art exhibitions by local and internationally-acclaimed artists alike.

A photo of Captains Quarters Riverside Grille restaurant

10. Captains Quarters Riverside Grille

4.6

Exceptional(469)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Louisville

Booked 3 times today

Captain's Quarters a historic restaurant in Louisville overlooking the Ohio River at Harrods Creek serving a wide range of seafood, steak, sandwich and salad options. With all of its meats and fish handpicked or market fresh there is plenty of dishes to choose from that will suit anyone's tastes. There is also a full bar that serves a range of cocktails, martinis and wines that will complement the meals at Captain's Quarters. While most popular in the summertime with outdoor decks, the cozy indoor views in the winter can be spectacular.

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Tommy
Asheville / Western North Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We are here visiting the area and Varanese was recommended to us! It was DELICIOUS ! We had the best service too! They were very busy however though it seemed that everyone was working and helping one another out! We will definitely be back!
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VaranesePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.7
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Dori
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Beyond expectations for quality of food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommended by others to us and we would highly recommend to others
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Bourbons BistroPrice: Moderate• Southern• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.8
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Karen
Central Kentucky •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Greeted as soon as we entered. Seating was prompt and perfect. I don’t think there is a bad table ! Calamari was delicious especially the sauce. Scallops were cooked perfectly as was the lamb. Perfect size portions for lunch. Their standard of excellence continues. We had an excellent Xmas lunch. I have been away too long.
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Le RelaisPrice: Expensive• French• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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4.8
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Krista
Central Kentucky •1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 Dec 2024
Nice atmosphere and great food. This was my first visit to Porcini but I'm definitely up for another. We had the goat cheese appetizer and shared a bottle of Dragon white wine. Entrees were all enjoyed - salmon, chicken, and red snapper. Then there was the tiramisu! Highly recommend it all.
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PorciniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.8
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Susie
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 Nov 2024
Food was delicious and staff was very accommodating We added more people to our reservation and they were super nice and got more chairs and a longer table -food was really good! Drinks are so cool and glassware is pretty! Will definitely go back!
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Hop AtomicaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Germantown
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4.6

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Porcini

2. Le Relais

3. Bourbons Bistro

4. Varanese

5. Hop Atomica

6. Four Pegs

7. Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

8. The Last Refuge

9. Proof on Main

10. Captains Quarters Riverside Grille

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