Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Downtown Louisville

The food was amazing! Every course, impressive. Service was slow. Took 20 minutes to get drinks and not offered water. We had our first course before our drinks and there was only 8 other people in the restaurant. With that said, the food was amazing! Worth the value but our bill was not priced as shown and charged $10.00 over before tax and tip. Atmosphere and food, worth it

An amazing experience indeed! Service was fantastic as the waitress provided the history of the restaurant and had suggestions for cocktails, appetizers and the main course. My husband had the 14 inch ribeye and I had the flight which included choice, prime, and wagyu cuts. Sides were crispy loaded baked potato and collard greens. It was the quickest open kitchen I have ever seen. We made sure to tell the manager on duty how much we enjoyed the experience. We will be going back for our Anniversary in May!

My wife and I frequent the Exchange for our date nights. The food is always plated nicely and the flavor is consistent every time, service is great and what you would expect for a restaurant in this class, if you like bourbon; the Exchange makes the best “Old Fashioned” around and its super consistent as well.

Paseo was a wonderful Valentine’s Day experience. From the live jazz to the exquisite dinner options, we had a memorable evening. Its being attached to the Myriad Hotel and Swim Club added to the feeling that you were on vacation, which I appreciated. We had octopus as a starter, which tasted extraordinary, and short rib and salmon for entrees. Both were plated in visually pleasing manners and tasted even better. For dessert, the cardamom and saffron flan was the perfect choice. The taste was perfectly rich and its complementary ingredients made it a flan that won’t ever be topped in my opinion. Their cocktail and wine selection is amazing, with my favorite being the espresso martini. All in all, a magnificent destination for a great many occasions.

We timed it right. We had a clear night, we were seated in the rotating restaurant area, and caught a beautiful sunset. Service was outstanding, great suggestions and very attentive. Food was unique and delicious. The "smoke box" old fashioned was a wonderful table presentation.