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A photo of Le Moo restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(5699)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Booked 41 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.
A photo of River House Restaurant & Raw Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(7355)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown Louisville
Booked 27 times today
River House Restaurant & Raw Bar is a neighborhood gem in downtown Louisville. It's a charming spot with a 'home-like' atmosphere, boasting a water wall and a fire pit on the porch overlooking the river. The menu features fresh seafood and regional cuisine with a Southern flair. Customers rave about the excellent food, service, and ambiance, with many noting the scenic river view. It's a favorite among locals for its consistently high-quality food and service.
A photo of Volare Italian Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4126)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 38 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.
A photo of 211 Clover Lane Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1168)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • St Matthews
Booked 13 times today
211 Clover Lane is an intimate, hidden gem in the heart of St. Matthews. Using the finest ingredients from local purveyors and fish from both coasts. The menu changes weekly and the wine selections are all boutique. French country decor and beautifully presented dishes are found at 211 Clover Lane.
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4.8
Exceptional(2833)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 25 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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4.6
Exceptional(4244)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Westport Rd - Lyndon
Booked 52 times today
Open for Dine-in or Carry-out. Grassa Gramma joins its award-winning upscale-casual sister eateries The Village Anchor and Le Moo Steak House as one of the premiere dining spots in the region. Inspired by an eclectic mix of northern and southern Italian fare, Grassa Gramma brings together all of the elements for which Grangier’s restaurants are known—fresh and interesting foods, intriguing and overtly unique atmospheres and warm and friendly service. With its stone and bronze finishes, period furnishings and tapestries, and rich velvets and leathers, Grassa Gramma offers a truly authentic Italian dining experience unmatched in the region in an unimaginable environment. Our Chefs and Managers welcome you and your guests to experience Grassa Gramma for your next dining experience.
A photo of Guacamole Modern Mexican restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1761)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • East Market St - NuLu
Booked 29 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 Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(620)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • St Matthews
Booked 9 times today
Besides New Orleans/Cajun influences, Mediterranean & Italian cuisine is honored on Lou Lou’s menu. Just as gumbo is a favorite New Orleans dish, which combines many flavors of many different cuisines to make one amazing one. Lou Lou mixes these together to present a varied menu prepared with loving attention.
A photo of Varanese restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4609)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 12 times today
Varanese settled in Louisville because of its successful independent dining scene, and he believes that the people of Louisville will appreciate fresh ingredients, prepared with a creative flair and a culturally diverse menu. Varanese’s eclectic menu boasts an array of options from stuffed grape leaves, and fried green tomato salad, to new signature entrées: the seared boneless pork chop, and caramelized orange salmon. Finish with a fried banana accompanied by a house-made oatmeal cookie dough ice cream dessert. This New American style restaurant will comfortably seat 150 guests between its bar, dining room and four seasons patio. The four seasons patio of Varanese is an addition to the building, which has a dramatic 20-foot slate water wall. The space is enclosed by a serpentine of glass doors, which retract to offer an outdoor dining experience. Varanese is located at 2106 Frankfort Ave. in the Historic Clifton neighborhood
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4.6
Exceptional(1557)
Price: Expensive
• American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 3 times today
Fork & Barrel prides itself on serving upscale American cuisine with a focus on local ingredients, craft cocktails, and serving it all with southern hospitality. The Restaurant is located on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky in one of the town’s restaurant rows. The Restaurant seats 100 guests and has reservations as well as open seating at the bar and seasonal patio seating.
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  • Chris
    Central Kentucky •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Volare is always a wonderful experience. Everything on the menu is delicious. I know it’s an Italian restaurant, but I think they have the best ribeye in town. Seriously! Try it! Parking can be tough but they do have valet parking if you don’t feel figuring that out. It’s a small tight neighborhood with a lot of cars. Don’t let the parking stop you. You will love it!
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    Volare Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
    4.8
  • Amyvip
    Central Kentucky •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This has become our go to restaurant when we want a night out. The food is always excellent and we usually get something different every time we go ……. Except for the appetizer, we always share the Tortelloni then fight over who gets the last swipe of sauce. You’ll want a double order for your meal. Service is great and we love the vibe. Five stars every time!
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    PorciniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
    4.8
  • Angela
    Central Kentucky •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. All four of us has something different, and each was delicious. We also shared 4 different apps, and 5 desserts. Service was spot on, not hovering but always available. There was a slight hiccup with the heat, things happen, and they did a great job of managing it. Looking forward to our return.
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    211 Clover Lane RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• St Matthews
    4.8
  • Alicia
    Central Kentucky •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 19, 2024
    Overall, we were very happy with everything at Le Moo. The only thing I would not write this experience as a five out of five is the speed of getting our food. It took quite a while to get our appetizer and soup. And within about two minutes of receiving those items, our entrées arrived. I don’t mind if we are still finishing up our appetizer when we get our entrée, but at this point, we had barely begun. And to be honest, the table really just wasn’t big enough for all of our items at once. Otherwise everything was superb. And even though it took a little bit to get our appetizer and soup, our server was very good. I could tell she was very busy. Also, because they are celebrating their 10th birthday, you get a toast of champagne when they walk you to your table. That was an awesome touch. Thank you so much for that. We will be back for sure!
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    Le MooPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
    4.6
  • Amanda
    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 18, 2024
    This was TRULY the best experience at a restaurant that our group has ever had. Our waiter, Daniel, was an absolute star. He was fantastic- attentive but not pushy, kind, excellent at his job, and just all around the best. The food was unbelievable. We had a variety of seafood, steak, and drinks and it was ALL incredible. Kudos to the chef on all fronts. You also can’t beat the views of the Ohio River! Gorgeous ambiance- sit on the deck if you can! All around 5 stars!!
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    River House Restaurant & Raw BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Louisville
    4.7
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