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Best Restaurants in Louisville
LouVino
Neighborhood: Highlands and Douglass Hills
Website: louvino.com
A locally owned restaurant and wine bar, LouVino is best known for its award-winning wine list. With over 60 wines served by the glass, bottle or as part of a flight, you’re sure to find something to please every palate. There is also a notable selection of craft beers, bourbon and cocktails. The menu, which is compromised of shared plates, has a heavy Southern influence and changes seasonally. If you’re looking to host a private party, look to the Douglass Hills location; Their event space accommodates up to 45 guests for lunch, brunch or dinner! Using seasonal and fresh ingredients, Executive Chefs at each location are given the freedom to bring their imagination to life on the LouVino menu, which creates a unique culinary experience!
Enjoy $2 mimosas at every brunch service at LouVino!
The Cheddar Box
Neighborhood: Westport
Website: thecheddarbox.com
The Cheddar Box is your solution to weeknight dinner doldrums! Specializing in gourmet meals, they offer fantastic casseroles, delicious entrees, fresh salads and sides and homemade desserts, all of which can be picked up. Founded over 25 years ago in Chenoweth Square, The Cheddar Box has maintained a tradition of quality, excellence and friendly service. With some of the tastiest treats in town, they have everything you need for a laid-back lunch or a festive dinner party. Let The Cheddar Box take the stress out of entertaining with their full-service catering options!
Stop by The Cheddar Box Cafe during the day for a delicious and casual lunch!
Proof on Main
Neighborhood: Downtown
Website: proofonmain.com
Mix with locals and visitors alike at this award-winning restaurant located inside Louisville’s contemporary art-filled 21c Museum Hotel. This eatery will have you pleased! Snag a romantic seat and be sure to take a walk through the always-engaging museum gallery, when you aren’t busy gazing into each other’s eyes, of course!
We love the romantic seating lineup at Proof on Main.
Jack Fry’s
Neighborhood: Original Highlands
Website: jackfrys.com
Located in the Highlands, Jack Fry’s dark and rustic charm has something to offer for everyone. Try Executive Chef Eric Shaw’s take on shrimp and grits, lamb chops or the classic Jack’s Burger, and definitely do not skip dessert. We can never pass up their always perfect crème caramel accompanied by the sounds of a jazz trio. Sigh.
Jack Fry’s is a Louisville favorite!
La Chasse
Neighborhood: Cherokee Triangle
Website: lachasselouisville.com
With its simple white brick walls and serene, earth-toned decor, Louisville restaurant La Chasse is inviting from the start. This Highlands neighborhood restaurant features innovative dishes by Chef Kristina Dyer — with distinct Southern French and Spanish influences — boutique wines, artisan cocktails and craft beer. We recommend their seared crab cake, or their braised bison short rib as crowd-pleasers everyone would enjoy.
A lovely pour from La Chasse.
8UP
Neighborhood: Downtown
Website: 8uplouisville.com
Louisville’s very own rooftop bar is among one of our favorites. Led by Executive Chef James Moran, 8UP’s menu is unparalleled. 8UP offers a wide variety of drinking and dining experiences that were designed to please the sophisticated palates and celebrate the spirit of fun that defines Louisville.
Amazing lighting fixtures elevate 8UP‘s space.
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