8 Best Places To Eat In Louisville, Kentucky

1. Harvest Restaurant

Editor’s note: Establishment is permanently closed

This is an award winning ‘farm to table’ restaurant in Louisville. Around 80 percent of their ingredients come from 160 kilometers (100 miles) away! It is a locally grown restaurant. It is situated in the downtown NuLu arts district of East Market Street. Most of their food is baked, cured or smoked in house.

The tandoori spiced chicken drums are one of the tastiest starters on their menu. The white creek rainbow trout and blue corn crusted silver carp are also must-try items from the menu. The smoked Marksbury pork loin chop and Black Hawk Farms steak are the best available dishes at Harvest.

Harvest Restaurant

Address: Harvest Restaurant, 624 E Market St, Louisville

Harvest Restaurant

2. Jeff Ruby Steakhouse

The Jeff Ruby Steakhouse is an experience in itself. The entire restaurant is about excellence. The food and atmosphere here are just remarkable. The service and the overall dining experience will be truly memorable for you.

The fried pork belly and barbecued shrimp and grits are wonderful food items on the menu. For salad lovers, the iceberg wedge and Kentucky bibb are also amazing options to try. Lamb chops and veal chops are super delicious and amazing.

For dessert, Jeff Ruby’s Very Own Cheesecake is spectacular. They have a long list of wine and drinks and you can definitely try those out. Also, the California roll and Al Capone roll are distinct items on their menu. This is the best place in Louisville for steak lovers, that’s for sure!

Jeff Ruby Steakhouse

Address: 325 W Main St, Louisville

Jeff Ruby Steakhouse

3. Mayan Cafe

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

Mayan Cafe is a farm to table restaurant in Louisville, KY. The chef Bruce Ucan is a Mayan Indian from Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and is keeping the rich Mayan cooking culture alive through this restaurant. The chef blends traditional Mayan flavors and cooking techniques with locally farmed ingredients! Located in East Market Gallery District or “NuLu” as the locals call their neighborhood is a place to eat authentic Mayan food and also shop at boutique jewelry and houseware stores.

The sikil pak, scallop ceviche and Mayan salad are unique and amazing dishes. The lima beans and mozzarella along with the grilled cactus will satisfy your taste buds. The spaghetti squash toss and chilaquiles are perfect entrees for dinner! Quinto do Noval “Noval Black” Port is an after-dinner drink which will surely blow your mind away! Lavender flan is a super delicious dessert to relish.

Mayan Cafe

Address: 813 E Market St, Louisville

Mayan Cafe

4. Proof On Main

Proof On Main is well known as one of Esquire magazine’s “Best New Restaurants.” Located in downtown Louisville’s acclaimed 21c Museum Hotel, it is a favorite destination amongst locals and visitors. Proof On Main also has a bar which is a local hot spot and features more than 120 Kentucky bourbons.

For breakfast, the smoked salmon bagel and buttermilk pancakes are perfect to start your day with. Whereas the charred octopus and Proof bison burger are great to have during lunch hours. The roasted Alaskan halibut and braised rabbit ragout are simply amazing food items on the menu. There is a long list of drinks to choose from, but as far as dessert is concerned, the carrot herb sponge cake is the best on the menu!

Proof On Main

Address: 702 W Main St, Louisville

Proof On Main

5. Varanese

Located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, The Varanese is one of the most famous restaurants in the town. The restaurant has elegant and classic interiors. The chefs are super talented and amazing. The gulf shrimp and grits, grilled certified Angus beef tenderloin, bourbon barrel smoked pork chop and mocha creme brulee are some of the must-try items on the menu. They have a long list of drinks, but you should try the Kentucky Summer Cooler, My Tiki Or Yours and Lion By The Tale in the cocktails section.

Varanese

Address: 2106 Frankfort Avenue

Varanese

6. Against The Grain

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

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Against The Grain is a brewery located on 401 E. Main St. in Louisville. There are a lot of options for beers, cocktails and other beverages. They also have some amazing food options such as the Cubano, Creekstone Farms Burger, and the prime brisket. The grilled romaine and Kentucky Burgoo are good ‘In The Bowl’ options from the menu. On the cocktails menu, they have the Spiced Manhattan, Busy Burtlebee, and Old Fashioned Experience as some of the best!

Against The Grain

Address: 401 E. Main St., Louisville

Against The Grain

7. Brazeiros

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

Brazeiros is an authentic Brazilian steakhouse also known as Churrascaria where there is amazing upscale ambiance and great service. There is an amazing salad bar at Brazeiros with fresh cut vegetables, gourmet salads, marinated vegetables, cold meat and exotic dishes. For drink lovers, there are many options for this but the specialty cocktail Caipirinha, which is Brazil’s national drink, must be tried once!

Brazeiros

Address: 450 S 4th St, Louisville

Brazeiros

8. Rivue Restaurant Lounge

Editor’s note: Establishment is permanently closed

Rivue Restaurant Lounge is a revolving American-French restaurant. It overlooks the beautiful Ohio river and Louisville city. It is the only restaurant in the world with twin revolving floor which offers guests 360-degree views.

The Rivue has an outstanding menu and fresh ingredients that make them stand out among the best Louisville restaurants. They have freshly-squeezed juices and lettuce grown at an aquaponic farm. Also, there is amazing seafood offered here. So book your table here and get to spin and enjoy world class cuisines with breathtaking views of the city.

Rivue Restaurant

Address: 140 N Fourth St., Louisville

Rivue Restaurant Lounge

Louisville and its restaurants!

Louisville has some of the great restaurants, cafes, and pubs in the city. From mouth watering steak dishes to vegetarian burgers, from world class wines on the menu to exotic desserts from around the world, Louisville has a lot to options to satisfy everyone’s need and desires.