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Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY

Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

4.7
4.7
1159 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Come enjoy the historic lobby of The Brown Hotel in our Lobby Bar and Grill. Contemporary cuisine meets historic opulence at The Brown Hotel’s spectacularly beautiful, and classic lobby setting. A popular spot for the next generation of Louisville merrymakers, this glamorous, gilded space balances its history with modern touches and sophisticated tastes. Our menu includes a mix of classic and contemporary dishes, but our signature Hot Brown is rated as Kentucky's most popular dish. Enjoy our Hot Brown, and other signature items with a classic Old Fashion. Our bar features well-crafted cocktails and an highly rated bourbon menu. Finish your experience with Louisville's original dessert, the Derby pie.


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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking available by the Brown Hotel staff.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 1,159 people are saying

Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel offers an "iconic" Louisville dining experience with its famed Hot Brown dish. Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere" and "excellent service," often highlighting the live piano music and historic setting. With "delicious" food and "knowledgeable" staff, it's perfect for special occasions.

1,159 Reviews
  1. Cindy VIP

    Louisville21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brown lobby is so pretty and piano music was nice.

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  2. John VIP

    Louisville59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at the Brown. The duck was superb (we're so glad your standard termperature is medium--much better than the trendy rare/medium-rare you find so often nowadays). Thanks! As always, we'll be back.

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  3. LizzyAusten VIP

    Cincinnati11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous girls night out with our mothers. The food was amazing, the service was fantastic and the place is just beautiful. It’s our favorite dinner spot when attending shows at the Brown Theatre.

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  4. David

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic, the later piano player was great, and the food was exquisite. I had a hot brown, and you can’t go wrong, but my wife got the duck and I wish I had gotten it too.

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  5. Nancy VIP

    New York City88 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Old fashioned grand hotel lobby restaurant. Very traditional and gracious. Service was good, friendly and attentive. Food was good but nothing special. Very reliable.

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  6. Tara

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caesar salad was small and only had green leaves so no crispness. Had the Brown and Duck Breast all were good but noting to write home about. Very beautiful dining room and the staff was very pleasant.

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  7. Maria VIP

    Louisville10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pianist is so good Matthew my waiter went out of his way to serve me Sharon checked on our table to make sure all was well . New chef makes a great French Onion Soup!

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  8. Jennifer VIP

    New York City173 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was impeccable! Great recommendations made by the staff. The apps were great and special bourbon drinks. The hot brown was so delicious. The dining room is so beautiful and the piano player was excellent. Most staff have been there forever and have such pride in the place. Will be back!

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  9. Lyle

    Louisville1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered half bottle of a Thomas Henry pinot noir. About 5 mins later, a waiter came with two glasses of Taylor sherry; sent back; next arrived waiter with a half bottle of a chardonnay; sent back. Finally got the right wine!!!! Rest of meal went as planned. Will go back.

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  10. don

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They only had the buffet and Hot Browns available. I had a Hot Brown the night before for dinner, in the Lobby Bar. It was great. I didn’t feellike having another but didn’t want the full buffet. They let me take a plate from the buffet and only charged a la prices , which was a nice option since I didn’t want to over eat. Service was terrific.

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Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 1159 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking available by the Brown Hotel staff.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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