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A photo of Brendon's Catch 23 restaurant
1. Brendon's Catch 23
4.9
Exceptional(3143)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown Louisville
Booked 3 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
A photo of Sway - Hyatt Regency Louisville restaurant
2. Sway - Hyatt Regency Louisville
4.0
Excellent(406)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Downtown Louisville
Booked 1 time today
Located on the lobby level of the Hyatt Regency Louisville in Downtown Louisville Kentucky, Sway opened on April 19th, 2012, featuring our unique farm to fork concept, as well as an open air restaurant, and an inviting patio putting you in the action on 4th Street. Located Across from the entertainment venue of 4th Street Live you can experience a great meal and some drinks before enjoying the nightlife offered at one of the many "hot spots" it has to offer. Please call us at 502-217-6028 for reservations for parties larger than 6.
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3. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville
4.9
Exceptional(6954)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Downtown Louisville
Booked 114 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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4. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar
4.4
Awesome(1521)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Downtown Louisville
Booked 22 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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5. Swizzle
4.5
Awesome(2137)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 28 times today
Sexy, Swanky, Social.Offering sweeping views of the river and downtown Louisville paired with a supper club-style menu and cocktail program, Swizzle, a new restaurant and bar by AJS Hotels is currently taking reservationsThe Swizzle Supper Club menu will feature the area’s best prime steaks, chops, sustainable seafood, and local produce, all served up from the open-concept exhibition kitchen situated in the middle of the restaurant, allowing diners to watch the culinary action. The beverage program will take a more retro tone, with classic cocktails, including seasonal features, and a curated list of wines available by the glass or the bottle. Swizzles Big Bar area will also offer happy hour specials and bar bites, encouraging diners to drop by for a quick drink, or linger for the evening.
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6. High Stakes Rooftop Grill
3.9
Excellent(92)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Louisville
Booked 4 times today
High Stakes is a modern take on the classic American grill showcasing culinary traditions and flavorsome grilling techniques with a dedication to high-quality ingredients. Paying homage to the come-from-behind winners in life, sports, history, and the arts – celebrating all the unimaginable photo finishes, strivers, and unlikely underdog winners that have made this great country what it is today. Here’s to the winners, the higher the stakes, the more you own that moment in time.
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7. Proof on Main
4.6
Exceptional(3759)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 30 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 Guacamole Modern Mexican restaurant
8. Guacamole Modern Mexican
4.8
Exceptional(1778)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • East Market St - NuLu
Booked 44 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.
A photo of The Troll Pub Under the Bridge restaurant
9. The Troll Pub Under the Bridge
4.2
Awesome(1023)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 2 times today
The Troll Pub opened on October 19th 2011, underneath the 2nd Street Bridge in a 135 year old space directly next to the YUM Center on historic Whiskey Row. The Troll Pub is a subterranean retreat that features a Gastro-pub style menu with a wide selection of great tasting food items, craft beer, local artwork, and an overall atmosphere unique to Louisville. We are just blocks from the Louisville Convention Center and only steps away from many of the hottest attractions and hotels situated downtown. Just look for the Troll on the corner of 2nd and Washington, he will show you the way.
A photo of Volare Italian Restaurant restaurant
10. Volare Italian Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4149)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 51 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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