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1. The Village Anchor
4.6
Exceptional(3922)
Price: Moderate
• American • Anchorage
Booked 32 times today
The Village Anchor offers a unique setting in Louisville’s east end, both for personal and professional occasions. The Village Anchor Restaurant and Anchor Bar on the main floor bring together stone, red leathers, rich worn velvets, wrought iron, dark woods, Italian appointments, Carrera marble, and the original crimson red beer taps from Churchill Down’s Silks Bar. It offers an upscale-casual, fun environment with an inimitable European flavor and exotic French flair. The lower level Sea Hag Pub offers a completely different look and feel. The “Hag” brings together brick, worn woods, hand-wrought iron, stone, and copper. The 30-foot copper bar with built-in ice troughs chill your favorite brew or wine.Please recognize that we do our best to accommodate patio dining reservations, though seating is based on weather and availability.
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2. The Capital Grille - Louisville
4.8
Exceptional(960)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Westport Rd - Lyndon
Booked 37 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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3. Osteria Italian Seafood
4.7
Exceptional(2271)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Westport Rd - Lyndon
Booked 14 times today
Seafood with Italian Influences by our Executive Chef Seth Butkus! Expect fresh seafood, house-made pastas, an extensive wine list, outdoor seating, and a lively atmosphere! We have two Private Dining Rooms available and we are located in the Westport Village Shopping Center in Louisville, Ky. Our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm including 1/2 Price Glasses of Wine and Discounted Small Bites.
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4. Brasserie Provence
4.7
Exceptional(2514)
Price: Expensive
• French • Middletown
Booked 5 times today
Brasserie Provence is a family-owned and operated French restaurant known for its casual yet upscale dining experience. It's a favorite spot for special occasions like wedding anniversaries, birthdays, and Bastille Day celebrations. Reviewers frequently praise the restaurant for its 'friendly service', 'excellent food', and 'great wine'. One reviewer said, 'Our reservation was ready upon arrival with a comfortable table for two as celebrated our wedding anniversary.' Another reviewer noted, 'It’s a wonderful place to take someone special for a date or other special occasion.'
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5. Bristol Bar & Grille - East
4.5
Awesome(832)
Price: Moderate
• American • East Louisville
Booked 5 times 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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6. Bravo Italian Kitchen - Louisville
3.9
Excellent(1075)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • St Matthews
Booked 11 times today
Bravo Italian Kitchen is perfect for special occasions, offering authentic Italian cuisine in a beautiful Roman-ruin decor setting. Reviewers rave about the delicious food, attentive service, and inviting atmosphere. One reviewer said, 'The moment we stepped in the staff made us feel welcome' while another said, 'Our excellent meal was only enhanced by our server, Brooke. She made sure we were well taken care of and made us feel like special guests.' With such high praise, it's clear this place is a go-to for special occasions.
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7. Grassa Gramma
4.7
Exceptional(4416)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Westport Rd - Lyndon
Booked 81 times today
Open for Dine-in or Carry-out. Grassa Gramma joins its award-winning upscale-casual sister eateries The Village Anchor and Le Moo Steak House as one of the premiere dining spots in the region. Inspired by an eclectic mix of northern and southern Italian fare, Grassa Gramma brings together all of the elements for which Grangier’s restaurants are known—fresh and interesting foods, intriguing and overtly unique atmospheres and warm and friendly service. With its stone and bronze finishes, period furnishings and tapestries, and rich velvets and leathers, Grassa Gramma offers a truly authentic Italian dining experience unmatched in the region in an unimaginable environment. Our Chefs and Managers welcome you and your guests to experience Grassa Gramma for your next dining experience.
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8. Porcini
4.8
Exceptional(2897)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 15 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 8 or more, please contact the restaurant at (502) 894-8686 to make a reservation.
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9. Volare Italian Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4221)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 39 times today
Discover and savor Italian at its finest!Whether you choose to dine in our main dining area, year-round patio, or private dining facility; Volare boasts an intimate and beautiful setting.Come experience the ultimate in entertaining… a special occasion at Volare. Inspired cuisine, beautiful surroundings and impeccable service are the hallmarks of a great event. You deserve nothing less, and we promise even more.
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10. Le Moo
4.6
Exceptional(5818)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Booked 51 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.

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  • Sherry
    Central Kentucky •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great experience and will definitely go again! The lobster bisque was delicious and a must order along with the shrimp scampi. If you love roasted garlic the shrimp scampi comes with a whole bulb of roasted garlic on top which was soooo good spread on the crusty bread that came with it. My husband got the mushroom Alfredo and it was so creamy and good. I got the roasted scallops with risotto, bacon, kale and lobster. I loved the scallops. They were cooked perfectly as well as the risotto. The sauce on the risotto was wonderful. I did not like the kale. It was smoky but almost had a Medicinal taste and I usually love kale, but I did not like the kale in this dish. We got the tiramisu for dessert. It was a good size as the two of us split it. It was just OK. We thought it was dense and dry with no coffee flavor. Our waiter was very attentive, very nice and outgoing. The overall atmosphere was very quiet and peaceful, low lighting and just very relaxing. 
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    Osteria Italian SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Westport Rd - Lyndon
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    4.7
  • Joseph
    Central Kentucky •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    My wife and I enjoyed Valentine's Day dinner at The Village Anchor and were seated in the covered patio area below. The food was great but a little pricey. French Onion Soup could have been hotter and we found a lack of saltiness to everything but not terrible. The wine was reasonable and they didn't try to upsell. The dessert was huge - really enjoyed that. Friendly staff top to bottom. I had trouble finding reservations for V-Day and this place was busy but not packed at all. The lighting in the covered porch area did not at all reflect a fine dining experience, though - which killed a bit of the ambiance despite the cute Valentine's decor. Overall a good experience and we'll return if I have an extra $200 but for that kind of money I know we could do better. I look forward to brunch as their menu promises a variety of great looking option.
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    The Village AnchorPrice: Moderate• American• Anchorage
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    4.6
  • Jordan
    Cincinnati / Dayton •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great meal. A little pricey and odd that there was a service charge on top of an included 20% gratuity. Weirdly long gap between the dinner course and dessert, when the desserts all seemed to be pre prepared anyways. This was a special menu on Valentine's Day ymmv.
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    Brasserie ProvencePrice: Expensive• French• Middletown
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    4.7
  • Kevin
    Northwest Florida •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Valentine dinner was a great experience. The staff was very kind and attentive to us. The food was delicious and the drinks were also great. She had the fried chicken with skillet potatoes and gritz and I had the NY strip and asparagus. We would recommend and will be returning.
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    Bristol Bar & Grille - EastPrice: Moderate• American• East Louisville
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    4.5
  • AndrewVIP
    Central Kentucky •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food is always awesome! And the service is the best! But we had Kayto take care of us as we celebrated Valentine’s Day early. She was very sweet and timed everything perfect.
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    The Capital Grille - LouisvillePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Westport Rd - Lyndon
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    4.8

Discover best special occasions restaurants in Middletown

Discover the best dining experiences for special occasions in Louisville, Middletown, and Central Kentucky. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, a milestone birthday, or any memorable event, the restaurants in this region offer a perfect blend of ambiance and exquisite cuisine tailored to make your celebration special. From elegant French bistros to cozy, upscale local eateries, each establishment provides a unique dining experience that catulates to the discerning tastes of its guests. The dining scene in Louisville, Middletown, and Central Kentucky is vibrant and diverse, with a range of options that emphasize quality and a memorable guest experience. These restaurants are known for their exceptional service, with staff going the extra mile to ensure every detail is perfect for your special occasion. Enjoy well-curated menus featuring everything from classic dishes to innovative culinary creations, all designed to complement your celebration. Make your next special occasion truly unforgettable by reserving a table at one of these top-rated restaurants in the heart of Kentucky.

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