The Silver Dollar

4.5

653 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Great for outdoor dining

Step back in time to the 1950s at The Silver Dollar, a Louisville gem that captures the essence of Southern California honky-tonks. Immerse yourself in the sounds of classic vinyl as you savor Chef Tyler Powell's innovative Southern-meets-Southern-California cuisine. Indulge in craft cocktails and soak up the vibrant atmosphere, whether you're enjoying a lively dinner or a leisurely weekend brunch on the spacious patio. The Silver Dollar, housed in a beautifully restored 1890s firehouse, offers a unique dining experience that blends history, music, and culinary delights. Come discover the charm and flavors that await you at The Silver Dollar.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Southwest
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 259-9540
Website
http://www.whiskeybythedrink.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Erica Goins
Catering
Putting the "Southern" in Southern California cuisine with catering options from the Silver Dollar menu, Executive Chef, Erica Goins, can prepare a special menu to fit any event.

Location
1761 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
Neighborhood
Butchertown
Cross street
Pope Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 653 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
2.6Value

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653 Reviews

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Sarah
Louisville
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding and fast on a Thursday night. Might be a little loud for some folks. Such a unique and fun atmosphere to eat in the old fire station. Highly recommend!
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ScottB
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on January 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
Make it a point to stop here for dinner every time I’m in town and I am never disappointed in the food, the bourbon, or the service.
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NewAdventures
Louisville
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Reviewed on July 2, 2019
1. Overall 4
Food and service was good, a little loud every time I've been! Stays pretty crowded so I guess that is a good sign. I preferred lunnch over breakfast option.
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Tootles
Louisville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on June 3, 2019
1. Overall 4
I had the cornish hen and it was quite good along with a few beers. Our party had a very good time there, I would definitely recomend the Silver Dollar for a fun evening with friends.
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Karen
Louisville
110 reviews
4.0
110 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Another solid meal at Silver Dollar! Texas chili with a side of collard greens was great. My husband had the pork chops and really enjoyed them.
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Emily
Louisville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I love Silver Dollar, but I've had bad luck with reservations before and this time was no different. We were seated late, which was a little tough with two kids. The music is also way too loud. I know it's part of the schtick, but I sort of think no one actually likes it that loud.
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BradM
St. Louis
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The whiskey selection is outstanding. If you just want to try a new drink, I highly recommend this place. The food was not as good. I had bbq chicken thighs and they were spicy but not very flavorful. I was expecting them on the bone - they weren’t which was ok. But they were basically just cut up chicken pieces with a side salad. My gf had the chicken and waffles which were much better. The service was just ok - we ended up comped for the entree because it took so long. I will say that the pickle appetizer we had was really good. Overall, I’d recommend this place as a bar with appetizers rather than a full meal.
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JonathanB
Memphis/West TN
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Our server clearly hates his job. I am sure that played into how the evening went. The bourbon selection was great and prices were reasonable. Not everyone’s food came out at the same time and some was warmer than others. I had a couple people recommend this place to me so I am sure our experience was a one off but our experience was not good. I am giving 3 instead of 1 or 2 just because I trust the recommendations I got and trying to be nice about it.
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Debbie
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great, lively restaurant with friendly staff and great bourbon tasting options. We had a great time there!
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NewAdventures
Louisville
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was really good. A bit loud for my taste and server disappeared towards the end for a long while. Would've been no big deal but we had been done and was needing boxes and our check to get to church. Overall, worth a try for anyone who's never been. Our second time there.
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The Silver Dollar is rated 4.5 stars by 653 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

1761 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Pope Street
Neighborhood
Butchertown
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Southwest
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Erica Goins
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.whiskeybythedrink.com/
Phone number
(502) 259-9540
Catering
Putting the "Southern" in Southern California cuisine with catering options from the Silver Dollar menu, Executive Chef, Erica Goins, can prepare a special menu to fit any event.

The Silver Dollar

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