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1. Guacamole Modern Mexican
4.8
Exceptional(1801)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • East Market St - NuLu
Booked 45 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.
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2. Le Moo
4.7
Exceptional(5773)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Booked 48 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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3. Volare Italian Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4199)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 48 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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4. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar
4.5
Awesome(1535)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Downtown Louisville
Booked 40 times today
Doc Crow's showcases the culinary heritage of the South with a menu of traditional favorites and fresh seafood. The world-class beverage program focuses on America's native spirit, bourbon, and features excellent wines.
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5. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar
4.7
Exceptional(7447)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown Louisville
Booked 79 times today
River House Restaurant & Raw Bar is a neighborhood gem in downtown Louisville. It's a charming spot with a 'home-like' atmosphere, boasting a water wall and a fire pit on the porch overlooking the river. The menu features fresh seafood and regional cuisine with a Southern flair. Customers rave about the excellent food, service, and ambiance, with many noting the scenic river view. It's a favorite among locals for its consistently high-quality food and service.
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6. Proof on Main
4.6
Exceptional(3777)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 31 times today
The ingredients in our menus reflect the region’s sustainable farmers and producers with a soulful and honest approach showcasing the bounty of the Ohio River Valley. Housed in five historic buildings in downtown Louisville, Proof on Main is part of 21c Museum Hotels, the award-winning boutique hotel and restaurant group. The dining room is one of the most striking public spaces in the city, with rotating, contemporary art exhibitions by local and internationally-acclaimed artists alike.
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7. Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3750)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown Louisville
Booked 25 times today
Available for Carry-Out! Contact us at 502-580-1350 Established in 1986, by Vincenzo and Agostino Gabriele, Vincenzo's is an award-winning restaurant, located at 150 S. Fifth Street, in downtown Louisville, which specializes in Authentic Northern Italian Cuisine. Vincenzo's was rated the #22nd Best Restaurant in America by Yahoo Cuisine January 2020, and The Best Italian Restaurant in Kentucky by The Daily Meal in May 2020! Specializing in Table-Side food preparation and flaming specialty desserts and coffees!
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8. Fork & Barrel
4.5
Awesome(1576)
Price: Moderate
• American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 8 times today
Fork & Barrel prides itself on serving upscale American cuisine with a focus on local ingredients, craft cocktails, and serving it all with southern hospitality. The Restaurant is located on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky in one of the town’s restaurant rows. The Restaurant seats 100 guests and has reservations as well as open seating at the bar and seasonal patio seating.
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9. Porcini
4.8
Exceptional(2872)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 34 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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10. Varanese
4.7
Exceptional(4643)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 34 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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  • Catherine
    Central Kentucky •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Our server Gigi was the best! She was very warm and welcoming. She answered any questions we had thoroughly and was very knowledgeable about the menu items. The lighting was perfect not too harsh on the eyes. It was a little noisy. But, that is expected when a restaurant is busy. Our appetizer came out quick, and our entrees perfectly timed to come out after. I had the Scottish salmon dish and a passion fruit mojito mock tail. Both delicious! Highly recommend coming to Guacamole! <3
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    Guacamole Modern MexicanPrice: Moderate• Mexican• East Market St - NuLu
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    4.8
  • don
    Pittsburgh / Western PA •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Fast is an understatement. From an appetizer, to entree was 11 minutes. Service was the same, I do not think my water glass ever got below half. Quality food, great portions, perfect temperature.
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    Volare Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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    4.8
  • JosephVIP
    Central Kentucky •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Kiarra was a marvelous server. We had oysters, shrimp cocktail, scallops & succotash, and ahi tuna. Everything was delicious.
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    River House Restaurant & Raw BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Louisville
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    4.7
  • Danielle
    Central Kentucky •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 23, 2025
    Food was fantastic - I had the salmon and succotash. I have to eat gluten-free and the server was very knowledgeable and accommodating. My mixed drink was delicious. And, service was impeccable. Will definitely return when I go to events downtown!
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    Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw BarPrice: Moderate• Southern• Downtown Louisville
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    4.5
  • Meghan
    Central Kentucky •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 19, 2025
    We were celebrating our anniversary and were greeted with a glass of champagne. The host offered to take our photo and was super kind. We were seated quickly where we found a Happy Anniversary card signed by the staff. Our server Leann was quick, efficient and super kind. The food was high quality, service was perfectly timed between courses and we left not stuffed but perfectly filled. The Le Mule cocktail was so good, I hope to recreate it at home. Thank you for such an amazing experience and making us feel special on our anniversary.
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    Le MooPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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    4.7

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