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Best Live Music Restaurants in Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

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A photo of Noche Mexican BBQ restaurant
4.4
Awesome(36)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Booked 24 times today
To bring the celebration together, Noche will offer Mexican inspired hand crafted cocktails. Every guest will experience a fiesta and be treated like familia by the gracious and friendly staff. The fun atmosphere will be elevated with music, great food, art and a remembrance of those who we love but have passed.Noche is an authentic tribute to Mexican BBQ featuring popular smoked meats and sides cooked for family and friends during celebration. Aaron Diaz, founder and operator is bringing the classic Mexican BBQ flair to Louisville KY keeping true to Mexico's classic tingas, antojitos and unique salsas. Aaron was born in Texas and grew up with a unique Mexican twist on the classic backyard BBQ, surrounded by familia, memories and flavorful food. In Mexico a BBQ is more than just a gathering, it is a gesture of love when one cooks for all, creating a moment in time when a memory is tangible for eternity. We have the Best Margaritas in Louiville and the Best Birra Tacos in Kentucky.
A photo of Volare Italian Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4169)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 41 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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4.5
Awesome(73)
Price: Expensive
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Louisville
Booked 7 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.
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4.7
Exceptional(4634)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 17 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
A photo of Sol Aztecas Mexican Restaurant restaurant
4.3
Awesome(38)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Booked 3 times today
Experience the best of Mexican, Latin, Cuban modern cuisine at our enchanting restaurant located in the heart of Bardstown Road, Louisville, Kentucky. With live music, an impressive selection of amazing drinks, and a menu featuring fresh, authentic flavors, we've been delighting guests for over 15 years. Discover a unique dining experience that blends contemporary sophistication with traditional Mexican, Latin & Cuban charm.
A photo of Captains Quarters Riverside Grille restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(469)
Price: Moderate
• American • East Louisville
Booked 2 times today
Captain's Quarters a historic restaurant in Louisville overlooking the Ohio River at Harrods Creek serving a wide range of seafood, steak, sandwich and salad options. With all of its meats and fish handpicked or market fresh there is plenty of dishes to choose from that will suit anyone's tastes. There is also a full bar that serves a range of cocktails, martinis and wines that will complement the meals at Captain's Quarters. While most popular in the summertime with outdoor decks, the cozy indoor views in the winter can be spectacular.

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  • Peggy
    Central Kentucky •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food and service was fantastic as always. It is always very busy in the restaurant but the servers are always attentive and quick to fulfill any requests.
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    Volare Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
    4.8
  • ColleenVIP
    Central Kentucky •93 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We love this neighborhood restaurant. It's beautiful and the food is delicious. Recommended: the carnitas plate, the brisket plate and the pork tacos. Both plates have a 1/2 portions option and seriously, 2 people could easily split even the 1/2 plate if you order and appetizer, too. The guacamole is good - but we found it needed salt or more acid. Im sure that's just a personal preference. The carajillo cocktail is sneaky and so easy to drink. Our friend got the churro cheesecake and devoured it. Our server, Tommie was sweet and attentive. The only suggestion we could make has nothing to do with the food. The live music is great however it was extremely loud and we had a hard time communicating with each other over dinner. We may have stayed a little longer and had a few more cocktails if the music volume was just a bit lower. Keep the music but maybe start it later in the evening or be aware of the volume.
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    Noche Mexican BBQPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
    4.4
  • Lynn
    Central Kentucky •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 25, 2024
    It was a wonderful place to spend Christmas Eve! Amazing service, outstanding food, never felt rushed. A 10/10 evening
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    VaranesePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
    4.7
  • Linda
    Central Kentucky •13 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 18, 2024
    Beautiful building, friendly staff and good food. When I was there, the music was too loud to have a conversation.
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    The Last RefugePrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• West Louisville
    4.5
  • Judy
    Western Kentucky / SW Indiana •48 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 5, 2024
    We had never eaten at Sol Azetecas and only did because it appeared in Open Table, but we enjoyed our meal VERY MUCH! The food was prepared as expected and both of us loved getting the opportunity to exchange the mexican beans with healthier black beans. We also appreciated getting Modelo dark on draft!!! Thanks Open Table.
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    Sol Aztecas Mexican RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
    4.3
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