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Bourbons Bistro, Louisville, KY
Bourbons Bistro, Louisville, KY
Bourbons Bistro, Louisville, KY
Bourbons Bistro, Louisville, KY
Bourbons Bistro, Louisville, KY

Bourbons Bistro

4.7
4.7
1694 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
2255 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located on Frankfort Avenue restaurant row in the historic Clifton neighborhood, we offer more than 130 bourbons, as well as a selection of antique expression whiskies that you won’t find anywhere else.
Bourbons features upscale dining in an elegant but casual atmosphere and a bourbon-inspired seasonal menu graced by southern inspired cuisine.
Chef - Jereme McFarland
Sous Chef - Samuel Varju
Soul Chef Justin Shewell
Event Coordinator- Margot’ McMillen

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Contemporary American, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jereme McFarland
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant maybe rented out for large parties, or on days we are closed from lunches to special parties. Just call the restaurant to see if we can accommodate your group. We have a separate space in addition to our main dining room that’s on our 2nd floor that we utilize for rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, you name it.
  • Neighborhood
    Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
  • Cross street
    Jane
  • Parking details
    We have a small parking lot next to the building. Other than that we have street parking available. There are no parking meters.
  • Public transit
    TARC
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Buzzard’s Roost Bourbon Dinner

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 24, 2025 only
    Join us for a curated evening with our very own (co-owner) Jason Brauner and Buzzards Roost Master Blender. You will be guided through a taste of 3 whiskeys with a welcome cocktail all of Buzzards Roost with a 3 course meal.
    Buzzard’s Roost Bourbon Dinner Photo
  • Handicap Dinner for those that Love the TRACK!

    $58.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 29, 2025 only
    Get ready for Derby, with insider knowledge from Handicap experts. While enjoying our version of a Mint Julep, and a 3 course meal. Derby programs and priceless information to help you win your bets, paired with great food and amazing host. Set menu, dietary restrictions will be accommodated.
  • Smokes & Spirits

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 30, 2025 only
    Join us for an evening of sips & Smokes as our own Bluegrass Bourbon Baron Jason Brauner welcomes back expert Tom Fischer founder of the Bourbonblog.com. You will enjoy 2 Cohiba cigars and some select whiskey pairings from Tom Fisher, a welcome cocktail and appetizers. Possible bonus, cigar for home, and tasting from another superb label.

What 1,694 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bourbons Bistro is a Louisville gem celebrated for its "incredible food" and "outstanding service". Guests rave about the "best pork chop in the city", flavorful shrimp & grits, and extensive bourbon selection. The cozy ambiance and attentive staff, including standout servers like Sarah, enhance the "memorable dining experience".
1,694 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Louisville9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrating 20 years in business, Bourbons Bistro delivers exceptional food consistently. Our party enjoyed the pork chop, shrimp & grits and steak frites. We requested sharing plates & tested each others meals. All were delicious. The chef visited tables & we were able to rave about his creations. Our table did rave over the grits multiple times. Our food server Megan delivered great service. Come early & enjoy the famous bourbon bar. Mike the bartender is so knowledgeable & a fun host. We had a memorable evening.

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  2. paul

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    100% perfect again by bourbons. 20th anniversary night and the samples offered in the rick room were spectacular. Buzzards roost killed it per usual and Jason (owner) is as hospitable as they come. No doubt a good spot that will be here another 20 years

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  3. Christina VIP

    Caribbean13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was a bit slow given the restaurant was not close to capacity. However our server was very nice and accommodating even though it took noticeably longer for drinks and our food. Food was delicious. We will definitely go back.

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  4. Mary Lou

    Louisville40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and service! Enjoyed our visit very much. One of the best whiskey sours I have had in a long time. Will be back!
    Bourbons BistroResponded on March 24, 2025
    Mary Lou, Thanks for spending your birthday with us. I hope to see you again.

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  5. Charles

    Louisville8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far, my favorite restaurant here in Louisville!
    Bourbons BistroResponded on March 24, 2025
    Charles- you are also one of our favorites. Cheers until next time.

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  6. Mandy VIP

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food here! Great bourbon selection. Best mussels in town.

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  7. Debra

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent. The food was outstanding. I had the salmon and my companion had the pork chop as entrees. We ate every bite. I highly recommend.
    Bourbons BistroResponded on March 24, 2025
    Debra- Thank you for the very generous review.

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  8. Amie

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing first time experience, food and cocktails were beautiful

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  9. Diner98

    Louisville4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and great service. The only issue we had was with the smoked old fashioned drinks we ordered. The bartender smoked an empty glass then tried to hold that over the old fashioned, which is not at all how you’re supposed to do that. The menu also indicated luxardo cherry and muddled orange, which it had neither. Not sure how they won a bourbon bar award when they don’t know how o make an old fashioned. Otherwise, the food and service were great.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Bourbons Bistro has elements of fine dining but it’s not quite there yet. Nice location, older bones, good service. Great Bourbon selection. The food seemed to all be made from scratch. However, the steak wasn’t as flavorful as I would have expected. The fries were good. The Caesar salad was so good I ordered a 2nd. The building upgrades are in progress but not in full effect and the carpet/paint was dated IMO. I give this 3/5 stars. I would go back.

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FAQs

Bourbons Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 894-8838.

Bourbons Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1694 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Central Kentucky
  4. Louisville
  5. Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

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Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bourbons Bistro

2255 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jane
  • Neighborhood
    Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Contemporary American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a small parking lot next to the building. Other than that we have street parking available. There are no parking meters.
  • Public transit
    TARC
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jereme McFarland
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant maybe rented out for large parties, or on days we are closed from lunches to special parties. Just call the restaurant to see if we can accommodate your group. We have a separate space in addition to our main dining room that’s on our 2nd floor that we utilize for rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, you name it.
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