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Jack Fry's Main Dining Room - Jack Fry's, Louisville, KY

Jack Fry's

4.8
4.8
2595 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
23:30
Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Jack Fry's serves up southern fare in a setting that's been a part of Louisville, Kentucky since around 1933. Visitors can step inside for lunch, dinner or cocktails, all to the soothing notes of live jazz. Once a hangout for local sports enthusiasts, Jack Fry's is now known for its fine dining and family-friendly atmosphere.



The executive chef prepares southern specialties and adds a bit of French influence to create local favorites like shrimp & grits, lamb chops and Jack's burger. Jack Fry's provides a friendly atmosphere and live jazz , ensuring the entire group will find something to enjoy.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 452-9244
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Duncan Williams
  • Area
    Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
  • Cross Street
    Near the intersection of Bardstown Road, Baxter Avenue, and Highland Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street and parking lot parking
  • Entertainment
    LIVE JAZZ Monday through Saturday, 7 - 11 pm
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

What 2,595 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Central Kentucky

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Kentucky

    American

  • Louisville

    Good for special occasions

  • Louisville

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jack Fry's offers a "historic Louisville dining experience," blending a throwback vibe with exceptional food and service. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" flavors of dishes like lamb chops and pork chops. The atmosphere, reminiscent of a 50s movie, features live piano music, making it a perfect spot for "special occasions." While the restaurant can be noisy and crowded, the attentive service and classic charm ensure an unforgettable visit.

2,595 Reviews
  1. Rob

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great service. Really enjoyed this dining experience.

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  2. Stacy

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, and atmosphere were outstanding! We will be back!

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  3. David

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our best visits to Jack Fry’s! Great food and good service tonight.

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  4. Robert

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Long time establishment with great history and ambience, excellent service, and consistently great food. Can get loud during dinner because of the small space but we did lunch today and noise level was reasonable.

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  5. Robert

    Louisville

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently a stellar experience at Jack Fry’s! Get reservations and enjoy your evening! The food is obviously special, but so is the waitstaff, libations, and ambience!

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  6. sandal

    Nashville

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    great. had two birthday girls and we all loved their little cakes. Food was all delicious!!

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  7. Ashley

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jack Fry’s came highly recommended to us. We were told the food was amazing. That is definitely true. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and drinks. The restaurant was super crowded, so the noise level was pretty high. It was a little difficult to hear at times. However, that would not stop us from coming again. Exceptional service and food!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Todd

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Service! Wonderful Atmosphere! Wonderful Food!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Kat

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I’ve always viewed Jack Fry’a as a Louisville staple and this was one of then worst restaurant experiences I’ve ever had in general. We had a reservation and were seated 30 minutes late. Nobody seemed bothered by this. When we were finally seated and told the waiter how late things were, he was not bothered and our subsequent service was slow, inattentive and overall disinterested We had to call him numerous times to order, but he was Johnny on the spot with the tables around us, and had no problem bringing our checks. We spoke with the regional manager at the end of the meal to express our disappointment in the evening and it was shrugged off as “sorry we had a. Bad night”. Will no longer recommend.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Lynne

    Louisville

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was heart warming as usual. Our server worked with us as far as time as we were going to the orchestra following dinner.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Jack Fry's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 452-9244.

Jack Fry's is rated 4.8 stars by 2595 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jack Fry's

1007 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204-1317

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Near the intersection of Bardstown Road, Baxter Avenue, and Highland Avenue
  • Area
    Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street and parking lot parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Duncan Williams
  • Entertainment
    LIVE JAZZ Monday through Saturday, 7 - 11 pm
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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