Best Historic Restaurants in Downtown Louisville

17 restaurants available nearby

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

1. Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(1080)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 8 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.

2. Proof on Main

4.6

Exceptional(3738)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 17 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.

3. The Last Refuge

4.5

Awesome(64)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Louisville

Booked 12 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.

A photo of The Troll Pub Under the Bridge restaurant

4. The Troll Pub Under the Bridge

4.2

Awesome(1017)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 12 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.

5. J Graham's Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(1220)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 10 times today

J. Graham's is the home of the legendary Hot Brown and offers guests bistro-style, casual dining in the hotel and features the freshest local produce and highlights Kentucky products. Serving breakfast and lunch, the Café offers guests a contemporary a la carte menu throughout the week and a delectable brunch buffet on the weekends. Non-smoking. Parking: Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking by the Brown Hotel staff.

6. Hop Atomica

4.5

Awesome(22)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Germantown

Booked 4 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!

7. Porcini

4.8

Exceptional(2833)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 31 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

8. Lou Lou on Market

4.5

Awesome(669)

Price: Moderate

• Cajun • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 21 times today

A walk down Bourbon Street in NuLu! An eatery serving Southern Cuisine, incorporating influences from New Orleans & Italy. Two areas for outdoor dining, two levels of inside dining, private rooms, and a hidden underground Bourbon Lounge called Stave.

9. Bourbons Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1662)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 8 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

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10. Nic & Normans - Louisville

4.0

Excellent(258)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Louisville

Booked 5 times today

As artists, we are passionate about creating special moments. Beyond the screen, we recognize that this often happens while enjoying a great meal in the company of family and friends. When the opportunity came to open a restaurant in Senoia, we knew it was a natural extension of our passion. We hope you capture a few of those special moments here. Thanks for joining us on this journey we call Nic & Norman’s.

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Joelvip
Central Kentucky •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
A first class experience in the historic Brown Hotel. The food was excellent all the way from the Burger to the sea scallops. The service was great and very responsive to our needs. We had a wonderful dining experience and would go back again.
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Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown HotelPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Louisville
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4.6
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Tomvip
San Francisco Bay Area •58 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our first time there. The staff could not have been nicer. Pizza excellent...Drinks perfect. Highly recommend.
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The Last RefugePrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• West Louisville
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4.5
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Joshua
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
What a menu! Make sure to start with the amuse bouche, the mini arancini was perfect. The mushrooms appetizer is unlike any I've had; warm, cold, crispy, umami, tangy, creamy. The trout was warm and briney but offset by a beautiful char on the skin. Fantastic dining experience, exceptional vibes. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in Lousiville.
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Proof on MainPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Louisville
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4.6
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Gina
Coastal Georgia •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 18, 2024
Love a quirky place. Our server was the best we’ve had during our visit.
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The Troll Pub Under the BridgePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Louisville
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4.2
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Ashley
Caribbean •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 11, 2024
This was our first time to come to J Graham’s. We came for brunch. We both had the Petite Brown. The serving size was way more than we would have expected, so we couldn’t eat all of our food. But the food was delicious and our server was the sweetest. We would definitely recommend to others!
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J Graham's CafePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown Louisville
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4.7

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

2. Proof on Main

3. The Last Refuge

4. The Troll Pub Under the Bridge

5. J Graham's Cafe

6. Hop Atomica

7. Porcini

8. Lou Lou on Market

9. Bourbons Bistro

10. Nic & Normans - Louisville

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