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The Silver Dollar, Louisville, KY

The Silver Dollar

4.5
4.5
653 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Great for outdoor dining
Step back in time to the 1950s at The Silver Dollar, a Louisville gem that captures the essence of Southern California honky-tonks. Immerse yourself in the sounds of classic vinyl as you savor Chef Tyler Powell's innovative Southern-meets-Southern-California cuisine. Indulge in craft cocktails and soak up the vibrant atmosphere, whether you're enjoying a lively dinner or a leisurely weekend brunch on the spacious patio. The Silver Dollar, housed in a beautifully restored 1890s firehouse, offers a unique dining experience that blends history, music, and culinary delights. Come discover the charm and flavors that await you at The Silver Dollar.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Southwest
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 259-9540
  • Website
    http://www.whiskeybythedrink.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Erica Goins
  • Catering
    Putting the "Southern" in Southern California cuisine with catering options from the Silver Dollar menu, Executive Chef, Erica Goins, can prepare a special menu to fit any event.

Menu

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What 653 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 2.6Value

Noise • Energetic

653 Reviews

  1. Sarah

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding and fast on a Thursday night. Might be a little loud for some folks. Such a unique and fun atmosphere to eat in the old fire station. Highly recommend!

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  2. ScottB

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Reviewed on January 22, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    Make it a point to stop here for dinner every time I’m in town and I am never disappointed in the food, the bourbon, or the service.

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  3. NewAdventures

    Louisville

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Reviewed on July 2, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    Food and service was good, a little loud every time I've been! Stays pretty crowded so I guess that is a good sign. I preferred lunnch over breakfast option.

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  4. Tootles

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Reviewed on June 3, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    I had the cornish hen and it was quite good along with a few beers. Our party had a very good time there, I would definitely recomend the Silver Dollar for a fun evening with friends.

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  5. Karen

    Louisville

    110 reviews

    4.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Another solid meal at Silver Dollar! Texas chili with a side of collard greens was great. My husband had the pork chops and really enjoyed them.

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  6. Emily

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I love Silver Dollar, but I've had bad luck with reservations before and this time was no different. We were seated late, which was a little tough with two kids. The music is also way too loud. I know it's part of the schtick, but I sort of think no one actually likes it that loud.

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  7. BradM

    St. Louis

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The whiskey selection is outstanding. If you just want to try a new drink, I highly recommend this place. The food was not as good. I had bbq chicken thighs and they were spicy but not very flavorful. I was expecting them on the bone - they weren’t which was ok. But they were basically just cut up chicken pieces with a side salad. My gf had the chicken and waffles which were much better. The service was just ok - we ended up comped for the entree because it took so long. I will say that the pickle appetizer we had was really good. Overall, I’d recommend this place as a bar with appetizers rather than a full meal.

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  8. JonathanB

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server clearly hates his job. I am sure that played into how the evening went. The bourbon selection was great and prices were reasonable. Not everyone’s food came out at the same time and some was warmer than others. I had a couple people recommend this place to me so I am sure our experience was a one off but our experience was not good. I am giving 3 instead of 1 or 2 just because I trust the recommendations I got and trying to be nice about it.

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  9. Debbie

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, lively restaurant with friendly staff and great bourbon tasting options. We had a great time there!

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  10. NewAdventures

    Louisville

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was really good. A bit loud for my taste and server disappeared towards the end for a long while. Would've been no big deal but we had been done and was needing boxes and our check to get to church. Overall, worth a try for anyone who's never been. Our second time there.

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FAQs

The Silver Dollar is rated 4.5 stars by 653 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The Silver Dollar

1761 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pope Street
  • Neighborhood
    Butchertown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Southwest
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Erica Goins
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Website
    http://www.whiskeybythedrink.com/
  • Phone number
    (502) 259-9540
  • Catering
    Putting the "Southern" in Southern California cuisine with catering options from the Silver Dollar menu, Executive Chef, Erica Goins, can prepare a special menu to fit any event.
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