Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Great iconic restaurant for steaks and sushi. Old school ambiance. The sushi with Filet is our personal favorite. Let the piano player know your favorite song and he will play it.
91 locals recommend
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Louisville
325 W Main StGreat iconic restaurant for steaks and sushi. Old school ambiance. The sushi with Filet is our personal favorite. Let the piano player know your favorite song and he will play it.
Please & Thank You
800 E Market StThe chocolate chips cookies are worth it.
DiOrio's Pizza & Pub
919 Baxter AveGreat for late night pizza. Get the D's balls.
Feast BBQ
909 E Market StBBQ and Bourbon slushies.
Wild Eggs
121 S Floyd StBreakfast Spot.
Lueberry acai
808 East Market StreetTry a smoothie bowl to feel really healthy all day!
Great cocktails, delicious Italian food! Perfect for date night or large groups.
15 locals recommend
Ciao Ristorante
1201 Payne StGreat cocktails, delicious Italian food! Perfect for date night or large groups.
Amazing food, brunch, and bourbon selection. Plus a free hotel museum!
124 locals recommend
Proof On Main
702 W Main StAmazing food, brunch, and bourbon selection. Plus a free hotel museum!
Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveAmazing tacos.
Delicious burgers & fish tacos. Cool ambiance. Even better patio. Make sure to check out 21C hotel next door with free museum.
95 locals recommend
Mussel & Burger Bar
113 S 7th StDelicious burgers & fish tacos. Cool ambiance. Even better patio. Make sure to check out 21C hotel next door with free museum.
Le Moo
2300 Lexington RdSteakhouse, with an even better brunch!
Located in a historic neighborhood. Quaint spot for lunch or brunch
120 locals recommend
Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort AveLocated in a historic neighborhood. Quaint spot for lunch or brunch
Great spot to watch sports and enjoy the afternoon. Located on a fun street.
17 locals recommend
The Manhattan Project
2101 Frankfort AveGreat spot to watch sports and enjoy the afternoon. Located on a fun street.
Mojitos in Havana. Located centrally in St Matthews. Make sure to get a spot inside by the live band or at the bar. Delicious cuban food and cocktails.
34 locals recommend
Havana Rumba St Matthews
3939 Shelbyville RoadMojitos in Havana. Located centrally in St Matthews. Make sure to get a spot inside by the live band or at the bar. Delicious cuban food and cocktails.
Agave & Rye
426 Baxter AveTacos, Bourbon, and Tequila. Great patio seating!
Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter AveFun local brewery, great for groups. Food truck scene.
Amazing views of downtown. Great romantic date night spot. Delicious cocktails
125 locals recommend
Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington StAmazing views of downtown. Great romantic date night spot. Delicious cocktails
Chik'n & Mi
1765 Mellwood AveGreat Patio and even better food!
LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar
1606 Bardstown RdWine & Tapas!
Cafe and Bakery nearby with delicious treats and takeout options
70 locals recommend
Wiltshire Pantry Bakery and Cafe
901 Barret AveCafe and Bakery nearby with delicious treats and takeout options
Our favorite Pho! Highly recommend the Bao Buns, Fried Cauliflower and Short Rib Pho. Yummy!
6 locals recommend
District 6
3930 Shelbyville RoadOur favorite Pho! Highly recommend the Bao Buns, Fried Cauliflower and Short Rib Pho. Yummy!
Great location, ambiance, and food!
64 locals recommend
La Bodeguita De Mima | Cuban Restaurant & Rum Bar
725 E Market StGreat location, ambiance, and food!
bar Vetti
727 East Market StreetDelicious pasta, perfect for a date night. Located in NuLu
The Café
731 Brent StPerfect lunch spot with Louisville stoneware shopping next door!
Delicious Fast casual Cuban food with an amazing patio shared by La Bodeguita de Mimi in NuLu
Señora Arepa
117 Saint Matthews AvenueDelicious Fast casual Cuban food with an amazing patio shared by La Bodeguita de Mimi in NuLu
Fun dining experience in a modern swanky space. Located in the heart of the Highlands. Cook your own meats and sides on a grill at your table. Our favorite is the Beef Short Ribs. Great for a group or date night!
11 locals recommend
GOGi 1055 k.BBQ
1055 Bardstown RdFun dining experience in a modern swanky space. Located in the heart of the Highlands. Cook your own meats and sides on a grill at your table. Our favorite is the Beef Short Ribs. Great for a group or date night!
Big Bad Breakfast Louisville
984 Barret AvenueDelicious brunch spot!
Goodfellas Pizza
642 Baxter AvenueGreat for grabbing a slice of pizza!
Guaca Mole
900 East Market StreetIconic Louisville pub recently reopened with delicious food and drinks.
7 locals recommend
Spring Street Bar & Grill
300 S Spring StIconic Louisville pub recently reopened with delicious food and drinks.
Duck Donuts
Made to order and sooo yummy!
Delicious Mediterranean Food. Recommend to share plates. Make reservations ahead or eat at the bar
MeeshMeesh Mediterranean
Delicious Mediterranean Food. Recommend to share plates. Make reservations ahead or eat at the bar
Entertainment & Activities
Churchill Downs
700 Central AvePerfect local activity during race season.
Baxter Avenue Theatres
1250 Bardstown RdHuber's Orchard and Winery
19816 Huber RdOld Forester Distilling
119 W Main StAngel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main StClimbing gym located 2 blocks away. Great full body workout. Family friendly too!
37 locals recommend
Climb NuLu
1000 E Market StClimbing gym located 2 blocks away. Great full body workout. Family friendly too!
Z Salon & Spa
9407 Shelbyville RdBest massage and spa experience in Louisville.
Mile Wide Beer Co.
636 Barret AveBrewery nearby.
West Sixth NuLu
817 E Market StBrewery in an open air marketplace walkable to many local spots
The Craftery
823 E Market StCraft cocktail and craft bar in open air marketplace
Lumi Skinbar
3700 Lexington RdA facial bar in the heart of St Matthews! Great for group trips or solo visits.
Drinks & Nightlife
Galaxie
732 E Market StWalking distance and great vibe.
One of Louisville's oldest breweries. Sit at the bar for great service.
*Event Space "The Bourbon Barrel Loft" is great for Rehearsal Dinners, Birthdays, and Corporate Events. Seats around 150
8 locals recommend
Bluegrass Brewing Co
300 W Main StOne of Louisville's oldest breweries. Sit at the bar for great service.
*Event Space "The Bourbon Barrel Loft" is great for Rehearsal Dinners, Birthdays, and Corporate Events. Seats around 150
Hilltop Tavern
1800 Frankfort AveGreat for late night food and inexpensive drinks! Very casual.
The Champagnery
1764 Frankfort AveGreat for a girls trip. Must try the champagne flights!
Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter AveGreat local beers and great spot for groups!
TEN20 Craft Brewery
1020 E Washington StBrewery next to soccer stadium
PG&J's Dog Park Bar
800 Baxter AvenueDog friendly bar located in the highlands
The Hub
2235 Frankfort AveGreat nightlife
Noble Funk Brewery
922 South 2nd StreetNearby New Brewery in Old Louisville
Parks & Nature
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdIconic Louisville park.
Seneca Park
3151 Pee Wee Reese RoadLocal favorite park
Shopping
East Market District
Oxmoor Center
7900 Shelbyville RdWork the Metal
1201 Story AvePerfect local gift shop!
Mellwood Antiques And Interiors
1860 Mellwood AveMust visit for Antiques.
Highly recommend checking out Louisville Stoneware for timeless pottery pieces and souvenirs! Bonus, is that it is connected to "The Cafe" in Paristown Pointe
15 locals recommend
Stoneware & Co.
731 Brent StHighly recommend checking out Louisville Stoneware for timeless pottery pieces and souvenirs! Bonus, is that it is connected to "The Cafe" in Paristown Pointe
Essentials
Several Kroger markets around the city: Lower Brownsboro, Goss Ave, Bardstown Rd, and 2nd street are closest
232 locals recommend
Kroger
1265 Goss AveSeveral Kroger markets around the city: Lower Brownsboro, Goss Ave, Bardstown Rd, and 2nd street are closest
Valu Market Mid City Mall
1250 Bardstown RdFalls City Market
400 S 2nd StAdorable market inside the Omni hotel. 1 mile away.
A Louisville favorite! Made to order deli sandwiches and delightful grocery. Pro tip: stock up on lunch items and head to Seneca Or Cherokee Park for a picnic!
16 locals recommend
Paul's Fruit Market
3922 Chenoweth SquareA Louisville favorite! Made to order deli sandwiches and delightful grocery. Pro tip: stock up on lunch items and head to Seneca Or Cherokee Park for a picnic!
Everything Else
Lotsa Pasta
3717 Lexington RdItalian food market. Perfect for easy dinner party ideas
Logan Street Market
1001 Logan StPenny and Pearl's Bakeshop
The best cookies! Located in St Matthews