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Bourbons Bistro, Louisville, KY

Bourbons Bistro

4.7
4.7
1692 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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
    (502) 894-8838
  • Website
    http://www.bourbonsbistro.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    2255 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
  • 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

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What 1,692 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bourbons Bistro in Louisville offers a "fantastic bourbon selection" with over 300 options and dishes like "shrimp and grits" that are consistently praised. The "service is attentive and engaging," creating a welcoming atmosphere. Guests enjoy the "authentic Southern flavors" and the cozy dining experience, perfect for special occasions or a casual night out.

1,692 Reviews

  1. Mandy VIP

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Debra

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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.

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Kevin VIP

    E. Tennessee10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great experience. The staff is tremendous and Chef Jereme continues to create amazing dishes. A must dining and whiskey experience when in Louisville.
    Bourbons BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Kevin, Thanks for being a great return customer and friend.

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  7. Steve

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and our server was very attentive and friendly. We enjoyed our dinner and will be back.
    Bourbons BistroResponded on March 4, 2025
    Steve- thank you for the kind and generous review. Hope to see you again.

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  8. Vanessa VIP

    Louisville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great environment. Excellent food. Friendly knowledgeable staff.
    Bourbons BistroResponded on March 4, 2025
    Thank you!!

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  9. Kupper

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Restaurant is a bit loud and could benefit from a few strategically placed mobile screens to reduce noise without altering the vibe. Overall, outstanding date night location. Will be back!

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  10. Lara VIP

    Louisville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience at Bourbon’s last night, one of our go to places for a great meal. Everything from the cocktails, to the apps, dinner and desert were all excellent! Our server was also fantastic, just wish I could remember her name! Highly recommend this gem of a place that I hope will be around for many years to come!
    Bourbons BistroResponded on February 20, 2025
    Lara, Thank you for the great review. Molly was your server that night. If you return feel free to request her. We love hearing our guest share their amazing experiences.

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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 1692 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Website
    http://www.bourbonsbistro.com/
  • Phone number
    (502) 894-8838
  • 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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