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The Fish House/cafe Beignet

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"Being from New England I KNOW great fish and onion rings. I know a little bit about beignets too from eating them in New Orleans and making them..."

Msbutler59

"Great atmosphere for an order at the counter fish place. Good prices for large portions and really great tasting fish. Wish the beignets were better,..."

Aaron Hoback

"Not from Louisville, but considering a move after eating at The Fish House. Absolutely delicious and we will definitely return! We loved our lunch at..."

Judy Haynes

"The Green River style (cornmeal batter) fried fish (I like mine on rye) is absolutely delicious. Don't expect anything fancy but its a great..."

Roderick Christopher

"I have been here many times… With exceptional food and outstanding service! I would recommend eating here to anyone. Although the size of the..."

Allen Horn

"Jalapeño tarter sauce...need I say more? If so, then I should also mention the beignets they make on the weekends. They usually create a specialty..."

Julie Rose

"This place is wonderful. Best fish sandwich in town. The service is always friendly and I've never had a bad meal. Simple food done right. The..."

Troy

"The best Beignets you will find anywhere. They are even better that at the Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans. You can't beat that and right in our own..."

Joy Zimmer

"The parking lot is kind of small, but as long as you reserve a table you'll definitely get in, and trust me you're going to want to. The environment..."

Steven Bell

"The Fish House is Awesome. In KY for an archery competition and found the Fish House. Wonderful hospitality and incredible..."

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"The food is fabulous, everyone is super-friendly, the atmosphere is cozy. The rating says single $ but it was a little closer to $$ by the time I..."

Cra1159

"We loved it! The oysters were awesome everything came out hot and fast and they were in the middle of a lunch rush! Can't wait to come..."

AY McCrosky

"Love this family own, family run restaurant. From top to bottom, soup to nuts, everything about this place reminds me of what it's like to be a..."

Will Ouyang

"Really amazing; we went on a whim without any idea of what to expect and it was beyond delicious. We'll be back whenever we return to the..."

Brandi

"Very good place to eat. Got the early and was worried there was no one there. By the time we left it was full. Great..."

NotAdelard

"I don't review restaurants ever. I only do it when I really love a place. I love The Fish House. It's got a great feel to the place. Very haphazard..."

Drew A Haeffele

"Southern Hospitality and Down Home Food. First, I've got to give KUDOs to the owner, Dave, for making 2 Nashville natives and 2 Kentuckians feel..."

Bionici

"One of the pricier fried fish joints in town, but nice staff, good atmosphere, good breading and decent fried grease..."

HoosierJive

"Yummmmmm. Wonderful place. It attracts friendly people too. The fish sandwiches are very good and the beignets are are terrific on the weekends...."

Realestate.kennedy

"Love this place. Beignets are delcious and I especially love their Sunday..."

KarmaGirl

"Their fried haddock and cod are consistently good and their jalapeño tartar sauce is outstanding. My fried fish go to..."

Pupjr

"Beignets! If you’ve ever had them, the word alone can make your mouth water. I had an order of three of them earlier tonight and they were so warm,..."

Jim Reed

"Awesome fish sandwich!. Being a lover of fried fish and, after reading how well the reviewers on this site like this place, I just had to try it...."

Babalugats

"Best Fish Sandwich In Town!. This is a seriously good place for fresh fish sandwiches and seafood! I haven't tried the other items yet, but I will..."

Mark Hardy

"Great Fish!. I don't care for fish in general. It's usually too greasy or just too darn fishy for me to really enjoy. But the haddock sandwich my..."

Kim

"Favorite Fried Fish Joint. The Fish House has great fried scrod. The onion rings, fries and slaw are pretty good too. Dave (owner) makes..."

Redbeard

"Great food, and friendly atmosphere was even better. On our first visit there recently, we told David (owner?) that we were newcomers, and he took..."

Soinkev

"Boston Chowda in Louisville!. I used to live N. Shore in the Boston area and had access some of the best seafood a few steps from my front door. The..."

Bkpfitzner

"Great food, service! The beignets make me say yeah! Unfortunately, after a delicious meal there is the coffee. It is the Worst in..."

Common Grackle

"Great breakfast, good fish. Recently discovered this place, practically across the street from Lynn's cafe. If you don't want to deal with the..."

Blackbird

"Great Fish Sandwich. They serve a great fish on rye for $4.95! It is awesome!!One of the best fish sandwiches in town! Keep up the good work!! I..."

David Barnes

"Cozy and the best beignet's out of N.O.. Another amazing experience at a cozy little joint hidden in Louisville. We stopped for cafe' and beignet's..."

Beth Kuykendall Lowrey

"Delicious Breakfast. I ate Sunday breakfast and it was great. The service was good and very friendly. The food came out fast. The egg in the hole was..."

Carla

"My favorite breakfast treat!. This is where I take out of town guests for a weekend breakfast - unfortunately they don't serve it throughout the..."

Anonymous

"Best Fish Sandwich in Louisville. Simply the Best - Limited seating for lunch come early or call..."

KentuckyBriz

"Cafe Beignet for breakfast. Omelette du jour, pigs, potato pancakes were delicious. The beignets were amazing. Worth the..."

Michelle Wagner

"Great weekend breakfast. Love the Cafe Beignet New Orleans-style breakfast! I recommend the delicious potato pancakes side, served with sour cream..."

Dan Bowen

"...but I honestly have nothing bad to say about Cafe Beignet/The Fish house. Here is usually the part where I would tell you where it is, BUT YOU..."

Louisville Noms

"Who would have guessed that you could get an amazing breakfast in a restaurant that cranks out fried fish all week? Seeing happens to be..."

Rare And Well-Done

"First time ever eating here and we will be coming back! Friendly staff, great selection of fish and seafood. I was really amazed how my Haddock fish..."

Alicia Casanova

"First time here, and it was absolutely amazing. Simple menu that's easy to read and has a wide variety. The catfish was absolutely perfect, the onion..."

Patrick Durham

"If I could give them a 10 I would. First off let me say this is the only restaurant that I know of in America that had Gluten Free fish and..."

Nathan Parker

"The food was delicious, the staff were incredibly friendly, and the service was fast. I couldn't have been happier with my clam strips dinner to-go,..."

Holly Brown

"This one is an oldie but goodie! What a wonderful treat to sit in a restaurant that cares about the overall experience. The food was excellent and..."

Scott Jones

"Food was delicious , fresh and served hot. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The parking can be tricky when busy but this place is..."

Greg Naves II

"Loved the Fish House. Homemade hand breaded fish- can’t beat it. Gentleman working the register was kind as..."

Lindsay S.

"The food is served fresh with ample portions. The fries were my favorite item. They are perfectly seasoned. The fish is good, but I prefer a more..."

LeKechia Lyshell

"Tasty food and a good price. The catfish platter was solid and plentiful, and the slaw and fries were especially delicious. Some review complained of..."

T Bouslog

"I've been coming here for years. Best fish in Louisville by far and a great atmosphere. I love the fish and shrimp and the homemade tartar sauce is..."

Robert Stearman

"Don't let the "hole in the wall" appearance fool you...THE FISH HOUSE IS FABULOUS! Best breakfast and fish in town with super friendly staff. Our son..."

Jerry

"Loved this casual restaurant with delicious food. We shared the pound of white fish and enjoyed loads of sides. Beer and seltzers are available...."

Becca Manolov

"Such a gem in Louisville. The food has been excellent all hundred times I’ve been there. Great service. The owner and his son are awesome. If you..."

Matt Brown

"All food was great and the people there were soooo friendly. Very reasonable on their pricing. The fried mushrooms we fantastic and fresh,not the..."

John Carden

"First time visiting from Michigan and I’ll definitely be back. The fried catfish was so delicious. 😋 It was so good. I enjoyed the fried..."

Mel Mel

"Been going here for a while. Restaurant has take out and seating some of the seating is in an enclosed patio. Mainly fried fish done well. Jalapeño..."

Linda Fitts

"We had just landed in Louisville and were looking for a place to eat before we picked up others from the airport. The fish was excellent. Some in..."

Joanne Diaz

"The owner enjoys and taste his food as he describes the menu to you with no rush each of his items. The weekend brunch is: pick from the menu and..."

Alexia Reyes

Ramsi's Cafe On The World

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"We ate here 14 + years ago on our way home from our honeymoon and we’ve been eating here ever since. Everything is so good. Love the variety of..."

Janna Woodfall

"Amazing experience so much so that I came back the next day. Great food and service. The atmosphere is quaint and calming but also entertaining at..."

Gina O

"Ramsi's cafe is a great place when you are in mood for something different. The place is a cocktail of world food with the best of everything. The..."

Shrikant Bhusari

"My husband and I went for a LATE dinner at Ramsi's. We arrived a little after 11pm on Saturday night. The place was fairly full, but we were seated..."

Cate Sisco

"I personally enjoy brunch. But being vegetarian I have very less options. And I found this place. They have lot of options for vegetarians. My wife..."

MG

"Ramsi’s Cafe on the World was one of the restaurants I found and requested we visit specifically when my family took a trip to Louisville earlier..."

Courtney Denning

"Absolutely fabulous restaurant. When the weather is right, the front patio is very pleasant for a meal. Located on Bardstown Road, this gem is better..."

Katerrrrrs

"Visited based on recommendations from a few friends. I found the menu to be very overwhelming with so many choices and cuisines featured. I was..."

Kellen Lacey

"No complaints! The food was sooooooo delicious! Great flavor! The service was fantastic. It was the perfect place to go for a wide variety selection...."

Abby Davis

"I've visited a few times for lunch only, and found it to be a great place to bring clients and staff for a unique and flavorful meal. The place is..."

Bluemoon

"Excellent atmosphere and eccentric menu. I may be nitpicking but I felt food left a little to be desired in flavor department, but definitely good..."

Chuck Spencer

"Tortellini Graciella. Tortellini in a white wine basil cream sauce with fresh vegetables, it..."

Uranos7

"Turkish Tiramisu. Delectable and enough to..."

Lvolp

"Ramsi's. I had something with chicken and cream, which is generally a pretty good combination, so...I guess I liked it. Disappointed by the price vs...."

Royce T. Noble

"Sunday Buffet is awesome!. The food here is great! The Sunday Brunch buffet pretty much has everything you could want and they keep it well stocked...."

Kayla Grace Smith

"My personal favorite restaurant in town. I love the Sunday brunch which offers traditional breakfast foods along with some of their items from the..."

Kris Powell

"Good food no wait. Had no wait and had great service . The Chicken I had was really good. Will be back..."

Psychnerd24

"Ordinarily this is a very friendly atmosphere. Our group of friends always eat here for our birthdays so we met on Friday the 28th. The restaurant..."

Nygtr13

"Wow!. Talk about about diverse food! LOVE..."

Fred Holland

"Great!. An enormous variety of food and drink that touches on pretty much every major cuisine/dietary preference. Everyone should be able to find..."

Devon

"REALLY Gluten friendly!!! I had a large selection of everything and my husband and son both enjoyed their meals as much as I enjoyed my..."

Lilypond

"Terrific!!!. We just tried Ramsi's for the first time and it was excellent in every way! Included in our group were a mix of ages and eating..."

LHA

"BRUNCH. Go on Sunday and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. If it is crazy busy, just go another time. They will take your name and then forget about you, you'll..."

Kybushdr

"After eating here over 30 times, trying many different items, I am still amazed at the wonderful taste and quality of their food. My favorites are Mr..."

David

"Love Sunday Brunch!. We have enjoyed the Sunday brunch many times since moving to Louisville, but we have not dined for lunch or dinner. Our..."

Aimosdar

"A fav!. I was visiting Louisville for a few weeks and was taken here. Wow, I was blown away by the food; so much that we had to go back a second..."

Sam

"I went to Ramsi and the food and service was amazing for 11pm on a friday..."

Robert LeBlond

"One of the best. Ramsi's is one of my absolute favorites. I will say I am saddened they removed the chicken sandwich from the menu but I am told it..."

Sara Bellum

"I've been going to Ramsis since the beginning. It's always horrible service, but delicious food. If you are willing to eat with terrible service,..."

Sarah

"Ribs. The ribs are awesome and the sauce is so good it will knock you on the floor. the portions are so big that usually i split a meal with my..."

Rania Jovanna Nordel Stewart

"Comfort Food. I have been visiting Ramsi's since he opened, and there was 1 small dining room. This place is my comfort spot to go to when every..."

NO CHAINS

"Sunday Brunch = Delicious. While I do admit that the lunch/dinner menu could use some editing, the Sunday brunch buffet at Ramsi's is so good. The..."

Ak812

"Consistent. I visit Ramsi a few times every year. Always enjoy the meals and attentive service at reasonable prices. Their menu has a wide..."

Redbeard

"Wonderful Lamb. I went in for lunch and ordered the Moroccan style lamb. It was simply the highest quality meat and the best prepared lamb I have..."

Tupacs Eighth Cousin

"Food and service was great! Salmon Sonesta was delicious. I will definitely be coming..."

Stevie Danielle Marcrum

"Good Vegetarian Options. I've been here several times, and each time I am pleased with the experience. Ramsi's is one of the few great places in..."

Rex

"Everyone has to go at least once.... If you like trying different kinds of food from different countries this is the place to go. Ramsi's has unique..."

Critical Cathy

"Great menu , Great food. Cool building. Been going for over 10 years. Never been let down. Great place to have dinner with your lady..."

Honest Old Timer

"Fish Sandwiches. I have been to Ramsi's many times throughout the years I've lived in Louisville. The two fish sandwiches I've had there are very..."

CMonz

"Great Staff, Great Food, Great Night!. Me and a few friends (14 total) went to Ramsi's for my wife's birthday party and we had a fantastic time. The..."

Jeff Shaw

"Heaven for vegetarians. As a vegetarian, this is my restaurant. I can't think of even one other place where I have so many menu options. There are..."

Mrrrrrow

"Awesome brunch..."

Achilles

"Go to Favorite. Ramsi's has and interesting menu that is vegetarian friendly. The food is consistently good and the waitstaff and bartenders are..."

Annie

"When I come at lunch it's never very good. It used to be a place I went out of my way to frequent, but the last 4 times have slowed my visits. Menu..."

Nicki Leathem

"Wonderful Menu. Absolutely delicious. I ordered the creole and was very happy with my order. The menu is very diverse and the dietary choices are..."

Pete Young

"Nice restaurant. I've been there a few times and had a different dish every time. And we always liked it. I just don't like it that it's so busy on..."

Snap Per

"Seriously, one of the best in town!. I adore this place! I simple cannot say it enough, the menu is huge but every dish is delicious and well..."

Lynnie

"Had Sunday brunch at Ramsi's. Eat in the open air courtyard and it was very pleasant. Great array of breakfast delights but eggs benedict are really..."

Bill R

"Food good, service not so much. We love the food at Ramsi's - particularly the Shrimp & Chicken Paella - but the service is often..."

Janelle Ciolek

"Always Amazing. I have been to Ramsi's many times and I am always blown away. The menu is great and interesting. This is a great place to go for a..."

REALTORDad

"Good food and atmosphere. I have been to Ramsi's more times than I can remember, and have never been let down. The atmosphere is lively, the decor..."

Ted Franke

"#1 Favorite Restaurant in the City. This is my favorite place. I love the atmosphere, the food, the service and the location. This place is great for..."

Kesha Funk

"First Visit. My son was in town visiting and we wanted to try something new, so we ventured down Bardstown Road. I had heard several people talk..."

Mama Kita

"One of my favorites. I am never dissapointed there! I often take my out of town friends/clients and family there. Wonderful and large selection for..."

Nadine

"Great choices. The selection at Ramsi's is excellent. The Italian Antipasto Festival and veggie tempura are great starters. Selma's fish sandwich,..."

HA

"Love this place. I order the Empress Chicken and love it. The service is kind of dicey, especially when they are..."

Chris

"Good but could be better. Service is sufficient & food is hit and miss but almost always hit. Great place to go for late night meals with..."

TheRev

"Mostly good; occasionally so-so. Ramsi's menu has entrees from all corners of the world, it seems. The three times the two of us have been there,..."

Kflaux

"Can't Go Wrong with Ramsi's. A staple in the Bardstown Rd scene that has evolved to become better and better over the years. Love it and will always..."

Craig

"Two Items That Rock. I've eaten at Ramsi's a handful of times and never been floored by anything (including service) except for two appetizers. Drum..."

Candis

"Great Variety. Love dining here. When I want something off the beaten path, this is one of my go to places. They have a very diverse menu that..."

Sassyfras

"An oasis in the desert. No offense to locals, but I have never found Louisville to be very charming or memorable. Ramsi's may have just changed my..."

Hopsedge

"Good visit. We ate here once. Good food everyone was happy with their food choice. My mother had crab cakes and said it was the best she's ever had...."

Mominky

"Beautiful cafe with great decor and artwork. There’s a covered outdoor area and 2 indoor dining rooms. The room with the bar was cozy and very..."

Bankura M

"Color me shocked. We showed up without a reservation and had to wait about an hour and a half (our fault, not the restaurants) but let me tell you..."

Arbor Barrow

"I had a great Sunday evening dining experience at Ramsi's Cafe on the World. Here are some noteworthy aspects of my visit that might be useful in..."

Sam Allen

"Great atmosphere, wonderful service, a ton of variety, and excellent cuisine! This is one of our favorite go to places in Louisville. The menu..."

Rachel A

"Whenever we are in Louisville, we don’t leave before we eat at Ramsi’s at least once! It is not just a restaurant- it is an experience! The staff..."

Lauren Connolly

"I cannot rave about this place enough! I’ve lived in the Louisville area for almost 30 years and did not discover Ramsi’s until just recently...."

Christy Harambasic

"We went here for dinner on Friday night. We didn't have a reservation, but we got seated right away. We sat outside. At first, I was impressed by the..."

Sofia Dumlao

"This place is a gem. There was something for everyone there on the menu. We were a fairly large group and everyone raved about there food and..."

Christina

"Went to celebrate my husband's birthday. Found them by googling best restaurants in Louisville, as we are visiting from North Carolina. Started with..."

Kadria Powell

"We had a GREAT experience here today!! This was our first time here and I cannot wait to eat here again. Our server was Soul (or Solè?) and he was..."

Amanda Kay Anderson

"I hadn’t been to Ramsi’s in a long time due to living so far out. I am always impressed when I get to grab a bite from here, but tonight we had a..."

Darion Drake

"Delicious with great vegan options! Had excellent service and can’t wait to come back! Egyptian kitchen and chocolate pate..."

Betsy “lexfun4kids” Fusilier

"Delicious!! Great service. The food was really tasty and the servings were large. Definitely enough for 2 meals. The roasted garlic and goat cheese..."

Aarica Barrett

"Ramsi’s is consistently, one of the most interesting menus and eclectic restaurants in Louisville! Super fun vibe both inside and on the enclosed..."

Elise Goldstein

"Grouper and crab cakes was 10/10 one of the best dinners I’ve ever been served. Perfectly prepared and just awesome. Waitress told us she’s..."

Bobby West

"Very neat place. Good menu that make me have hard time to decide which one because most of them looks good. I decided to do something different that..."

Catherine

"This place was amazing and I will definitely be going back! First they have so many different types of dishes to pick from! They have Egyptian,..."

David Garvin

"WOW!!! 🌟🎂🎈 This has been the best birthday restaurant on Bardstown Rd. The staff was above and beyond friendly, the food was incredible. I..."

JozARTSY

"We had dinner here - Really fun eclectic menu. Brie Bernadette appetizer was amazing - so yummy. Fish tacos and ribs of the Caribbean for entrees..."

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