Lesley Kinney: Join the wine club, great benefits! Great place!
Thomas Newman: The people who work here are not only knowledgable, but also interesting and fun to talk to. Ask them about a good bourbon to try, they won't do you wrong.
Lucille Fisher: The place to start your bourbon education and a good resource to get hard to find limited production fine bourbon. A gem if your serious about your bourbon.
3. The Melting Pot
8.0
2045 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY
Fondue Restaurant · East Louisville · 12 tips and reviews
Cicely L: The servers and selections are wonderful. While the entrees are good don't miss out on the cheese appetizer and chocolate dessert fondues. Don't be in a hurry - enjoy the experience!
Melinda Espinal: Ask for Terry (t. love) and if he recommends something.....get it! He is awesome!!!
Michelle Buice: Costly, but the food and drinks are very good. Try the Ying Yang Martini.
5. Varanese
7.9
2106 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY
New American Restaurant · Clifton · 18 tips and reviews
MaryBeth Patterson: Best risotto I've had in years. The food was impeccable, the service was amazing, the atmosphere incredible. Get here!
jevon: Get the cheese spheres
George Glover: Smoked pork chop is to die for or try the Turduckhen ... damn! they're good and the TresLeche cake not to be missed...excellent service
6. Brasserie Provence
8.1
150 N Hurstbourne Pkwy (Shelbyville Road), Louisville, KY
French Restaurant · East Louisville · 13 tips and reviews
Tsali: Location may be offputting for some, being practically in an office district, the restaurant is amazing. The wine list is extensive, the food is delicious and the service is on point. Try the trout!
John Allen: Service is unbelievable. Food is delicious! Half price Wine on Monday is an unbelievable deal!
Alice Carroll: Lovely French restaurant- Excellent service, enjoyed vin a l'orange aperitif, chateaubriand with tomatoes Provençal and gratin dauphinois. Perfect- can't wait to return and try more.
7. Irish Rover
8.7
2319 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY
Gastropub · Clifton · 47 tips and reviews
Derek Allen: Fish, chips and fritters are a must
Clay Smith: The Irish Rover is a pub! Leave your kids at home! This is not McDonalds Playland and your kids are not that cute!
James Mills II: Crab cakes, bangers and mash and the scotch eggs are favorites of mine. Great service and atmosphere. Love watching a game here.
8. Decca
812 E Market St, Louisville, KY
American Restaurant · East Market District · 22 tips and reviews
Michelle Miller: Amazing downstairs bar with excellent craft cocktails!
Eater: Called "an icon in the making," in April 2012 by LEO Weekly, this modern American restaurant is still winning over skeptics a year later.
Carla Terwilleger: Waysider is the way-side to go!
11. Porcini
7.3
2730 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY
Italian Restaurant · Crescent Hill · 9 tips and reviews
Sara Phillips: Service started off Fantastic and food was good. My Grilled Romaine Leaf salad was Outstanding! Very loud! Everything was great until it took 25 min to receive, collect and bring back the checks!
Paul Holba: Everything from food to wine
Alejandra Marin: Nice and cozy atmosphere, great for private events. Service is outstanding and so is the menu! Favs: veal meatballs, tortellini
12. Proof on Main
8.7
702 W Main St (at S 7th St), Louisville, KY
Bar · Central Business District · 142 tips and reviews
Justin Tran: Everything is good at Proof, last time we was there, we had a steak and diver scallop. The steak I had was perfect every bit had so much flavor. The diver scallop was a nice size and very fresh!
Louisville: Best fries in the Ville!
Serious Eats: Broadbent Country Ham Falafel is a must-order appetizer--beloved Kentucky ham is mixed in with the chickpeas before each falafel ball is shaped and fried, adding smoky pigginess to each bite.
13. The Marketplace
7.4
651 S 4th St (Broadway), Louisville, KY
American Restaurant · Central Business District · 26 tips and reviews
Stacy Hoehle: Love the atmosphere. Since it's cold out again, they have the fire and ice sculpture burning. Great skinny fries and burger. Thursday's special is fried chicken.
Deborah Belden: Truffle fries are amazing.
Laura is Louisville: Without a doubt the best pasta I have tasted in the city if not the state. No I'm not talking about the gnocchi, but I am talking about the amazing hand rolled semolina penne pasta with duck confit .