Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Kentucky

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Le Moo

4.6

Exceptional(5762)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 33 times today

Louisville’s locally owned “Le Moo” is a dimly lit ambiance inspiring an elevated yet unstuffy menu of fine steakhouse fare +100 bourbons, yet there’s no jacket required. A must-do for dinner + brunch in Lou, KY.-Food Network “Top 25 Steakhouses in America”, -“Best Boozy Brunch”, Readers Choice“ Go ultra-luxe at Le Moo with a unique chef's tableside presentation of theMiyazaki Wagyu, a Grade A5, marble score-10 cut from Miyazaki, Japan, considered the best steak in the world. Mark the moment with a complimentary certificate of authenticity featuring an official nose-print from the cattle and the option to add your fingerprint.”“ Next-level things by calling ahead and requesting to dine at Le Moo's one-of-a-kind vintage Louis Vuitton booth, which is made with 17 pieces of vintage luggage and accommodates four to five diners.” - OpenTable Editorial TeamBest in Louisville for Birthday dinner celebrations due to the ‘your age off your steak’ deal and the special experience surprises.

2. Porcini

4.8

Exceptional(2854)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 14 times today

Established in 1992, Porcini is an independent, award-winning restaurant located in the Historic Crescent Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. We specialize in Northern Italian cuisine, excellent service, and offer an extensive selection of fine wines, bourbons, and signature cocktails. Over the last 30 years, we have been privileged to be a part of so many great memories here in our dining room, bar, private dining room, and patio. * For Parties of 6 or more, Please Contact the Restaurant to make a Reservation

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3. 211 Clover Lane Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1180)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • St Matthews

Booked 8 times today

211 Clover Lane is an intimate, hidden gem in the heart of St. Matthews. Using the finest ingredients from local purveyors and fish from both coasts. The menu changes weekly and the wine selections are all boutique. French country decor and beautifully presented dishes are found at 211 Clover Lane.

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4. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7

Exceptional(7414)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown Louisville

Booked 31 times today

River House Restaurant and Raw Bar is Louisville’s premiere riverfront dining destination. It is the vision of award-winning chef and restaurateur John Varanese and seats 330 in its main dining room, raw bar, and patio. Guests experience a charming “home like” atmosphere as they enter the restaurant from the front porch garden area. Enter through a 20-foot tall by 40-foot wide water wall, and enjoy intimate decor, and a floor-to-ceiling glass wall overlooking the back courtyard and river, River House is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. The menu features regional cuisine with a Southern flair and an emphasis on fresh seafood including Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, BBQ Braised Beef Short Rib, and the Maker’s Mark Bourbon Barrel Smoked Salmon. Our 15 foot raw bar features assorted raw oysters, king crab, and jumbo shrimp. Reservations are recommended. We look forward to serving you!

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5. Guacamole Modern Mexican

4.8

Exceptional(1787)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 20 times today

Guacamole Modern Mexican is Louisville’s destination for authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Our award-winning chefs have created a menu that typifies the best of Mexican food and cocktails while still bringing their own inimitable style and personality to the plate and glass. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of our one of a kind restaurant featuring handcrafted cocktails, fresh ingredients, and contemporary vibes.

6. Varanese

4.7

Exceptional(4638)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 10 times today

Varanese settled in Louisville because of its successful independent dining scene, and he believes that the people of Louisville will appreciate fresh ingredients, prepared with a creative flair and a culturally diverse menu. Varanese’s eclectic menu boasts an array of options from stuffed grape leaves, and fried green tomato salad, to new signature entrées: the seared boneless pork chop, and caramelized orange salmon. Finish with a fried banana accompanied by a house-made oatmeal cookie dough ice cream dessert. This New American style restaurant will comfortably seat 150 guests between its bar, dining room and four seasons patio. The four seasons patio of Varanese is an addition to the building, which has a dramatic 20-foot slate water wall. The space is enclosed by a serpentine of glass doors, which retract to offer an outdoor dining experience. Varanese is located at 2106 Frankfort Ave. in the Historic Clifton neighborhood

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7. Seviche A Latin Restaurant - Highlands

4.8

Exceptional(2717)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 14 times today

Seviche is Nuevo Latino, an eclectic mix of the traditional flavors of Latin American cuisine and its influences infused into new contemporary dishes. Our chef creates new exciting flavorful dishes based on his heritage and formal training. Chef Anthony Lamas has received national acclaim, John Mariani of Esquire Magazine exclaims "Seviche has emerged as one of America's best and most innovative Nuevo Latino-style restaurants, with plenty of the chef's personality packed into every dish." Seviche has received 4 stars from local food critics and continues to be a stand out among Louisville's top independent restaurants. We have just completed an extensive renovation and expansion. New features include updated bar area, cocktail lounge, state of the art restrooms and 60 person private dining room.

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8. Brasserie Provence

4.8

Exceptional(2495)

Price: Expensive

• French • Middletown

Booked 6 times today

Award-winning Brasserie Provence is a local family-owned and operated restaurant offering casual, upscale dining and traditional French cuisine with a South-of-France flair. A large selection of Provençal and classical French dishes expertly prepared by Chef Patrick Gosden and his staff offer something for everyone at an affordable price. Enjoy Southern French wine by the glass, signature cocktails, French, Belgian and local Kentucky beer, and select bottles of wine from Provence and the Pacific Northwest. Ample seating is available in the brasserie-style bar, the warm and inviting dining room, and the seasonal outdoor patio. Parties of six to twelve can be seated at the generously-sized Chef's Table, parties or meetings of up to 40 are accommodated in the Private Dining Room, and the entire restaurant is available for events of up to 200 people. Free parking is available in our spacious lot. Join us Mon-Fri for Lunch and Mon-Sat for Dinner to experience a taste of Provence!

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9. Bristol Bar & Grille - East

4.5

Awesome(818)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Louisville

Booked 1 time today

Our Dining Room and Patio are now open!!! WE ARE ALSO OFFERING CARRYOUT, CURBSIDE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY FROM 11:00 AM to 8 PM Monday thru Thursday, 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM Friday and Saturday, and 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday. We are also exited to announce the return of our family and friends' favorite - the Bristol Sunday Brunch buffet. Home of the Green Chili Wontons, Louisville’s favorite guilty pleasure, Bristol Bar & Grille has been the city’s neighborhood restaurant since 1977. Original menu dishes include the classic Bristol Burger and aged, charbroiled New York Strip steak as well as new favorites like Pork Dijonnaise and Theresa’s Sweet Chili Linguine. We source ingredients from local farmers. Certified Bourbon Stewards are on staff to guide diners on selection of Kentucky’s native spirit. Bristol Bar & Grille East is located at 300 North Hurstbourne Parkway, north of Shelbyville Road. Guests can opt to sit in the traditional dining room or the outside patio.

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10. Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands

4.4

Awesome(576)

Price: Moderate

• American • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 3 times today

Dining Room and Patio are now open!!! WE ARE ALSO OFFERING CARRYOUT AND DELIVERY FROM 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM Sunday. We are also excited to announce the return of our family and friends' favorite - the Bristol Sunday Brunch buffet from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Home of the Green Chili Wontons, Louisville’s favorite guilty pleasure, Bristol Bar & Grille has been the city’s neighborhood restaurant since 1977. Original menu dishes include the classic Bristol Burger and aged, charbroiled New York Strip steak as well as new favorites like Pork Dijonnaise and Theresa’s Sweet Chili Linguine. We source ingredients from local farmers. The Bristol Bar and Grille in the Highlands is located at 1321 Bardstown Road.

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BobVIP
Los Angeles •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great restaurant, snapper with lobster beurre blanc was out of the world. Service exceptional as always.
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PorciniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.8
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Tikara
Central Kentucky •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was my second time coming to River house and once a again a beautiful expierence our waiter was so nice and made sure we had everything we needed it was so quiet and we enjoyed the outside heated area so much as well as our food and the complimentary cornbread! Definitely will be back!
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River House Restaurant & Raw BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Louisville
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4.7
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Steve
Central Kentucky •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a wonderful dining experience at Le Moo. Jennifer was our server and she was friendly, knowledgeable and very professional. We had the lettuce wedge, ribeye (prime)-cooked to perfection, with the fried potato cakes. The food was exceptional and the turnaround time was very quick. We frequently dined at this establishment when it was the old K.T.'s, so it brought back many memories. They made awesome updates, but kept the wonderful nostalgic ambiance. I highly recommend dining at Le Moo.
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Le MooPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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4.6
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JessicaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
So much to love about 211 Clover. It’s always so put together yet unassuming. Like a great outfit almost. Had a nice Christmas lunch with a girlfriend. Cocktails and the shrimp salad were light and refreshing. Warmed up with the lentil soup. We were in a small room with a groups of ladies having a birthday lunch. So it was loud, but that’s to be expected. Lovely afternoon.
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211 Clover Lane RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• St Matthews
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4.8
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Antoinette
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
I always have an amazing experience! The birria tacos are outstanding! Hands down one of my favorite spots in the city! My server did an exceptional job! Thank you for your service!
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Guacamole Modern MexicanPrice: Moderate• Mexican• East Market St - NuLu
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4.8

Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Kentucky

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Le Moo

2. Porcini

3. 211 Clover Lane Restaurant

4. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

5. Guacamole Modern Mexican

6. Varanese

7. Seviche A Latin Restaurant - Highlands

8. Brasserie Provence

9. Bristol Bar & Grille - East

10. Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands

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