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1. Brendon's Catch 23
4.9
Exceptional(3145)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown Louisville
Booked 19 times today
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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2. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville
4.8
Exceptional(6969)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Downtown Louisville
Booked 119 times today
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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3. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar
4.4
Awesome(1521)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Downtown Louisville
Booked 33 times today
Doc Crow's showcases the culinary heritage of the South with a menu of traditional favorites and fresh seafood. The world-class beverage program focuses on America's native spirit, bourbon, and features excellent wines.
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4. Proof on Main
4.6
Exceptional(3762)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 43 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.
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5. Le Moo
4.6
Exceptional(5740)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Booked 110 times today
Louisville’s locally owned “Le Moo” is a dimly lit ambiance inspiring an elevated yet unstuffy menu of fine steakhouse fare +100 bourbons, yet there’s no jacket required. A must-do for dinner + brunch in Lou, KY.-Food Network “Top 25 Steakhouses in America”, -“Best Boozy Brunch”, Readers Choice“ Go ultra-luxe at Le Moo with a unique chef's tableside presentation of theMiyazaki Wagyu, a Grade A5, marble score-10 cut from Miyazaki, Japan, considered the best steak in the world. Mark the moment with a complimentary certificate of authenticity featuring an official nose-print from the cattle and the option to add your fingerprint.”“ Next-level things by calling ahead and requesting to dine at Le Moo's one-of-a-kind vintage Louis Vuitton booth, which is made with 17 pieces of vintage luggage and accommodates four to five diners.” - OpenTable Editorial TeamBest in Louisville for Birthday dinner celebrations due to the ‘your age off your steak’ deal and the special experience surprises.
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6. Guacamole Modern Mexican
4.8
Exceptional(1783)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • East Market St - NuLu
Booked 65 times today
Guacamole Modern Mexican is Louisville’s destination for authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Our award-winning chefs have created a menu that typifies the best of Mexican food and cocktails while still bringing their own inimitable style and personality to the plate and glass. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of our one of a kind restaurant featuring handcrafted cocktails, fresh ingredients, and contemporary vibes.
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7. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar
4.7
Exceptional(7396)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown Louisville
Booked 63 times today
River House Restaurant and Raw Bar is Louisville’s premiere riverfront dining destination. It is the vision of award-winning chef and restaurateur John Varanese and seats 330 in its main dining room, raw bar, and patio. Guests experience a charming “home like” atmosphere as they enter the restaurant from the front porch garden area. Enter through a 20-foot tall by 40-foot wide water wall, and enjoy intimate decor, and a floor-to-ceiling glass wall overlooking the back courtyard and river, River House is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. The menu features regional cuisine with a Southern flair and an emphasis on fresh seafood including Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, BBQ Braised Beef Short Rib, and the Maker’s Mark Bourbon Barrel Smoked Salmon. Our 15 foot raw bar features assorted raw oysters, king crab, and jumbo shrimp. Reservations are recommended. We look forward to serving you!
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8. Volare Italian Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4154)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 52 times today
Discover and savor Italian at its finest!Whether you choose to dine in our main dining area, year-round patio, or private dining facility; Volare boasts an intimate and beautiful setting.Come experience the ultimate in entertaining… a special occasion at Volare. Inspired cuisine, beautiful surroundings and impeccable service are the hallmarks of a great event. You deserve nothing less, and we promise even more.
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9. Porcini
4.8
Exceptional(2849)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 26 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
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10. Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown
4.3
Awesome(1023)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 13 times today
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 favorites like Pork Dijonnaise and Theresa’s Sweet Chili Linguine. We source many of our ingredients from local farmers. An award-winning Sunday brunch buffet features made-to-order waffles, Weisenberger grits, fried chicken and a build your own Bloody Mary Bar. Bristol Bar & Grille Master Sommelier, Scott Harper, crafted an extensive wine menu to pair with each dish. Certified Bourbon Stewards are on hand to answer any questions about our native spirit. Bristol Bar & Grille downtown is located on the heart of Main Street. A member of the Urban Bourbon Trail, we are perfect for business lunches, family dinners, date night and private events. Walking distance from many of Louisville’s top attractions. Outdoor seating is available.

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  • Brandi
    Central Kentucky •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We love Jeff rubies and Louisville is the best. We always get the best food and service. Last night we had a new waiter we hadn’t had before and he was top notch!!! Brought us a glass of champagne for our date night and threw a picture of us with our giant delicious carrot cake in our bag of left overs. Jeff rubies is simply the best
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    Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - LouisvillePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown Louisville
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    4.8
  • SherryVIP
    Central Kentucky •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I want to thank Regional Manager Melissa for the outstanding attention she gave us! We showed up for brunch and didn't realize it was not offered on weekdays. She read my disappointment and went above a beyond to ensure I was going to love the experience anyway :). BOY am I glad we stayed. She recommended the French Onion Soup and it was probably the best thing we've had in a long time! Delicious!!! We'll be back, and often! Go see them...Le Moo is awesome!!
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    Le MooPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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    4.6
  • Mark
    Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We opted to try Proof On Main to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary during our annual visit to Louisville. Routinely, we had our anniversary dinner at Swizzle. However, when we were unsuccessfully at securing a reservation at Swizzle, our search for an alternate led us to Proof on Main-we are glad we did! Not only were we able to get a last minute reservation on X-mas eve, but it wasn't packed, adding to the intimate ambience we were hoping to experience. Our waiter, was not only knowledgeable, but he was verry attentive and detailed with his recommendations; which were spot-on. I cannot remember the last time I savored every bit of my meal.
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    Proof on MainPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Louisville
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    4.6
  • shaun
    Houston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Our shrimp and grits were served lukewarm; however, sever was accommodating and warmed the dishes to our liking.
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    Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw BarPrice: Moderate• Southern• Downtown Louisville
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    4.4
  • Joy
    West Virginia •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Extraordinary experience from beginning to end. The maitre d’ recognized our request for a bourbon tasting with dinner and made sure to seat us at a table in Ross’s section. Ross was a delight. Funny, efficient, and knowledgeable with the menu and especially the bourbon. After asking us questions on type, style, price, he created a tasting that was perfect beginning to end. I am going to dream about my halibut main course and my husband raved about the Caesar salad. We will definitely be back when we come to town.
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    Brendon's Catch 23Price: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown Louisville
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    4.9

Discover best hot spot restaurants in Downtown Louisville

Discover the vibrant dining scene in Downtown Louisville, Central Kentucky, especially if you're searching for the hottest "hot spot" restaurants. This area offers a thrilling blend of culinary experiences defined by their exceptional service, high-quality cuisine, and unique atmospheres tailored to create memorable dining experiences. Whether you’re craving expertly prepared steaks, soulful comfort food, or a unique subterranean dining adventure, Downtown Louisville has a restaurant to satisfy your desires. Each establishment is celebrated for its distinctive charm, contributing to Louisville's reputation as a culinary hotspot. The dining scene here is diverse, catering to a range of tastes and preferences, making it an ideal destination for both locals and tourists looking to indulge in top-tier gastronomic delights. These restaurants not only offer amazing food but also provide an enjoyable overall dining experience that consistently earns high praise from patrons. Step into any of these hot spots to discover why Louisville continues to be a beloved culinary center in Kentucky.

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