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Bourbons Bistro, Louisville, KY

Bourbons Bistro

4.8
4.8
1686 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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 McFarland
Sous Chef - Samuel Varju
Soul Chef Justin Shewell
Event Coordinator- Margot’ McMillen

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Contemporary American, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 894-8838
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jereme McFarland
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant maybe rented out for large parties, or on days we are closed from lunches to special parties. Just call the restaurant to see if we can accommodate your group. We have a separate space in addition to our main dining room that’s on our 2nd floor that we utilize for rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, you name it.
  • Neighborhood
    Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
  • Cross street
    Jane
  • Parking details
    We have a small parking lot next to the building. Other than that we have street parking available. There are no parking meters.
  • Public transit
    TARC
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,686 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Louisville

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bourbons Bistro receives praise for its "amazing food" and "fantastic service," offering a "crazy" bourbon selection. Regulars rave about the "perfect" pork chop and "decadent" shrimp & grits. While occasional service issues are noted, the majority of experiences highlight a "wonderful evening" with "attentive" staff in a "great atmosphere."

1,686 Reviews
  1. Matt

    VIP

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a great time, both food and service were top notch, can’t wait to go again…!

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  2. Gary

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our party of six enjoyed our meal. Molly, our waitress was always on point. Food was very good. We will return.

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  3. Kaitlyn

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing! Chef Jereme is such a wonderful chef! Our server Abrayah went above and beyond!

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  4. Vance

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing food and drink menu. outstanding service. Highly recommend

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  5. Kevin

    VIP

    E. Tennessee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was incredible and full of flavor. The cocktail was perfect. Always a great experience.
    Bourbons BistroResponded on February 8, 2025
    Kevin, thanks for such a gracious reply to your evening.

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  6. Casey

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Salmon Cakes were not good. I love fish and eat salmon regularly, but eating the salmon cakes was like drinking blue gill water. It affected my taste for the rest of the night. I almost always order a bread pudding, but I could fathom eating anything else after the salmon cakes . All of that being said, I love Bourbon's Bistro and have always had great experiences there in the past. We'll be back, but the salmon cakes will not be part of our experience.

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  7. Jennifer

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Food was amazing, service was amazing from the time we walked in. It was so nice to enjoy a locally owned restaurant with amazing food and service. Thank you!
    Bourbons BistroResponded on February 8, 2025
    Jennifer, Love to know you enjoyed your evening. Our 20th anniversary is this year, hope to see you again as part of the celebrations we have planned.

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  8. Jennifer

    VIP

    Central Coast

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We always come here when in Louisville! It is one of our favorites. The Shrimp & Grits are some of the best I have had and the Pork Chop my husband and friend said is a MUST! The drinks are always creative and yummy. We have never had a bad meal here! I highly recommend.

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  9. Danielle

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Meal did not live up to the price point. Service was slow.

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  10. Joe

    VIP

    Chicago

    94 reviews

    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend. Excellent food and bourbon selection. Friendly neighborhood location.

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FAQs

Bourbons Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 894-8838.

Bourbons Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1686 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bourbons Bistro

2255 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jane
  • Neighborhood
    Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Contemporary American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a small parking lot next to the building. Other than that we have street parking available. There are no parking meters.
  • Public transit
    TARC
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jereme McFarland
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (502) 894-8838
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant maybe rented out for large parties, or on days we are closed from lunches to special parties. Just call the restaurant to see if we can accommodate your group. We have a separate space in addition to our main dining room that’s on our 2nd floor that we utilize for rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, you name it.
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