American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Louisville

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Lake Tiak-o'khata Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time coming here. We had a Blast. So many activities. Hotel room was clean,neat and smelled great. All the staff was amazing. Thanks for making..."

Marilyn Mauney Bates

"Loved this Quaint little place with a BIG Lake, fishing, swimming, resturant-good food, hotel, pleasant helpful people (employees )... even lil ice..."

Nan Sullivan

Old Louisville Tavern

90/100 (1698 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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"Loved this place. Food is great and fresh. Workers were exceptional. Beer is cold. Great overal experience. Will be..."

Jacque Perry

"Food was great for bar food standards.Service was slower than we would like and the waitress forgot to refill our water and did not check on us..."

All In 360

"Always great. Casual indoor and outdoor seating, nice draft beer list, and the food never disappoints. Get the portobello fries, you're..."

torstrick

"This place really surprised me as it doesn’t look like much from the outside. The food was outstanding as was the service. The pretzel sticks and..."

Dan Reamer

"The best food we had all weekend. Wings and fries were really good. Awesome 90 music. Good drink selection. Good..."

Deirdre Gillette

"After driving by the Old Louisville Tavern many times, I finally decided to give them a try and I was pleasantly surprised: they offered a tasty and..."

Marcia Mc Clendon

"Came here on a fall Friday afternoon. Great atmosphere, nice small pub with very friendly wait staff and bartenders. We will definitely come back. It..."

Brandt Callahan

"Atmosphere and food are really good! We’ve been here a couple times with friends and it’s always been a great experience. Would highly recommend..."

Jazzy Biskis

"Fantastic experience at Old Louisville Tavern! My wife and I stopped here for lunch on our way home to Kansas City (long drive!). The service was..."

John Landeck

"This place was excellent! My wife and I found this place in an ad while searching for something when coming through Louisville from Campbellsville..."

Mike Dean

"This isn’t just neighborhood staple… it’s damn near iconic. The menu selection is nice but the taste is AH MAZING! I’ll be enjoying The..."

Karen Renata

"We had a really nice meal that was prepared very well. The staff was nice. My Old Fashion was just okay, not up to the high standards of Louisville...."

Larry H.

"Good food and good vibes. The staff were friendly and checked on took orders quickly. The burger tasted delicious and was ready in a reasonable time...."

Sarah Hartman

"Tried the steak frites and it was simply delicious 😋 served with fries and cold beer. Our hostess was also very kind with top notch..."

Vazir Fatehi

"I love , love, LOVED this place. By and large it was the best meal we had in our 5 days in Louisville. Great bourbon selection, friendly and helpful..."

Mike Whalen

"Solid food and pretty good prices for what you get. I had the Scotty Stack burger (no bun to keep it low carb) and the tavern salad. The burger was..."

Brandon Eddy

Equus And Jack's Lounge

90/100 (1925 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best go to place - from Id is always great and not too expensive. It is tucked away and sometimes people don't know or remember it's here. Chef..."

Joe Malone

"Just finished the best brunch ever! A revival of the Science Hill restaurant. Cooked by the original chef. It’s a must do if it happens..."

Doug Brink

"Best place in Louisville to relax and enjoy great food. It is my favorite place to go in Louisville. The staff is great! Ryan , the manager, is a..."

Beverly Sivert

"Recently was there for a rehearsal dinner. We had the back private room which was nice. The service and and drinks were great. The food was fabulous..."

Stacey Rigdon Sproull

"The food was excellent and the service was very good. Had the tomato soup and pot roast with blueberry..."

Mary Russell

"The food was fantastic ! Really nice atmosphere with a great staff. We’ll be back..."

Jeff Mullins

"Great service and great food! The chef is..."

Traci Segraves Price

"Over the top. We have been in Louisville for 29 years, and have known of Equus/Jack's Lounge for many of those years. When it came time for our grown..."

Jim Hubert

"A trip to Louisville without stopping at Jack's and Equus is it worthless trip to Louisville! Best damn restaurant in..."

Chuck Ley

"Great food, great service, I'd recommend this place to..."

Jen Beamer

"I’ve only had drinks there in the past. I had dinner for the first time, last night. It was fabulous! Incredibly friendly staff. I love the..."

Sammy Stills

"Amazing service and food, great atmosphere! Definitely will be..."

Lauren Muir

"Wow - great menu and incredible service. Highly reccomend the caprese salad and looking forward to fried green tomatoes and burger next time! Hear..."

Michelle Reynolds

"Excellent food and atmosphere. Can't wait to go..."

Nihada Razic

"Absolutely the BEST food and drink ANYWHERE, much less just in Louisville. If you haven't been to Equus, you are missing out on something..."

Michael Siewert

"Wow! Amazing food and service! Best steak in..."

Shannon Valentine-Adams

"Great..."

W.A. Lee

"The food was great and they graciously substituted my dessert because of a chocolate..."

Angela Newkirk

"The atmosphere is warm and inviting...and the staff makes you feel as if you are in their home...food is phenomenal....a must visit when you come to..."

James Lyon

"We enjoyed a wonderful evening with the new Mr. and Mrs...."

Lisa Adam

"Great..."

April Marshall

"Nice quiet atmosphere. The food was absolutely..."

Stephanie Jane

"Great menu, terrific filet cooked to perfection loved the Yukon potatoes. We will be..."

Ellie Troutman

"Great restaurant fabulous food! The service was impeccable..."

Margaret Blunk

"The food is excellent & the service is top..."

Robyn Dunlop

"Wonderful food and excellent service -..."

Christine Van Ormer

"The most comforting environment to enjoy amazing comfort foods reinterpreted by Chefs Tavis and..."

Patrick Roney

"There was nothing “speakeasy” about our experience in the dining room; We sat in the dining room, the lights were bright, no hidden entrance. The..."

Kaylin Foor

"What an absolute gem! Best bourbon selection for a great price. The food was on point. Chef Justin does an amazing job, and Sherman and his team know..."

Chuck Crosby

"I had a wonderful date night at The Black Rabbit! It was a fun dining experience, really great ambience throughout and excellent service as well as..."

Amy Leffler (Thetravelroamad)

"We were looking for a local treasure and we found it here! The food was absolutely outstanding, very cozy and engaging environment, live the secret..."

Jenn Claar

"The atmosphere is great and the food is amazing. My 1st drink was a little weak, but they MORE THAN made up for it with my 2nd. Highly..."

Chelyce Chambers

"Amazing atmosphere food and drinks I highly recommend..."

steven foster

"If you're looking for something special, Black Rabbit is the place! We did a Chef in the Box this week, featuring Chef Zach Henderson, Black Rabbit...."

Paula Szekely

"Enjoyed my first time here tonight ! Prosecco & soup snacks ! New Years Eve 2023 ❤️= Lovely place..."

Melanie Rudolph

"Arrived early and got our favorite table. The manager showed us the way, took our drink order about the music and the volume. A waitress arrived..."

DP43

"A very impressive speak easy. Easy to get to. Reservations required. At first I thought this was a bummer but once we got inside things changed..."

Mike Marsh

"Really cool hidden gem here!!! Awesome atmosphere. Really enjoyed all the neat rooms and hidden doors. Just a great cool bar to hang out, take a..."

Rob Beaven

"Absolutely incredible experience every time. As a louisville native, I’ve eaten just about everywhere multiple times. Jack’s is one of few..."

Dylan Isaacs

"Very cool spot great service and drinks food was great I just wasn’t too..."

Connor O'Leary

Hi-five Doughnuts

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"Have you ever had a chicken bacon donut sandwich smothered in sausage gravy with corn flakes and a splash of raspberry sauce? If the answer is no,..."

Marc

"OH MY GOSH! I cannot say enough about this place! You have to try if you are in town. We stopped by not knowing what we were in store for. The hot..."

Michelle Campbell

"I hadn't heard or read anything about this place, I just spotted it driving down the road and I knew that I needed to try it. The problem was we were..."

Leah Johnson

"Creative and oh, so tasty! The Bourbon Caramel Bacon doughnut is unbelievable! The staff are very friendly and helpful. They offer a bevy of..."

Jason McDonald

"Wicked crazy donuts...in a good way. Really enjoyed my bday donut here today. We did a couple build your own donuts and one was not to our liking, a..."

Richard H

"I was passing through and stopped at this little donut shop. Fried chicken sandwich donut?! I'm in. The donut is light, yet really holds together..."

Eric Tran

"The breakfast sandwiches and French toast doughnuts were delicious. The specialty doughnuts are very rich. One is enough. There is a little sit down..."

D Pedro

"This place is incredible!! I was craving donuts on our road trip and found this one while searching, saw that it was female-owned and decided it was..."

Rachel DeCresci

"I have eaten the biggest donuts that I have ever tried. there are a many options and the staff is friendly and very helpful to explain what they..."

Mi cocina para el mundo

"Ladies were so kind and helpful very knowledgeable about product and services. Customer service skills are top tier! Can't wait to return. Wish you..."

Victoria White

"Wow! These are the absolute best doughnuts I’ve eaten. They were so fresh and HUGE! The shop is super fun and the women there were so warm and..."

Michelle Cook

"This is a great local doughnut shop. It offers a variety of different kinds of doughnuts and includes a vegan option. Their doughnuts are bigger than..."

Isaac Given

"This shop has character and with the doughnuts to match. They tasted alot like a funnel cake to me. A great place give it a..."

Brian Mattingly

"This place is amazing!The doughnuts were the best I've ever had and they are huge! The staff are helpful and courteous. The selection of doughnuts..."

Heather Brown

"Great donuts. So big you'll only need one for sure but will be tempted to get more for sure. The only suggestion would be if you could get them warm..."

Donnie Hardin

"I live 4 hours away... I had a bacon egg and cheese donut breakfast sandwich and it was LIFE CHANGING. Now I have to eat normal breakfast everyday..."

Kate Violette

"$8 chicken donut = trendy one time visit. The experience was fun and the donut was extravagant but it was not super tasty. Fun visit, just don't be..."

marlette MARLETTE

"Some of the best donuts in Louisville! Their cinnamon donut is awesome and I would definitely recommend trying some of their rotating..."

Alex Cross

"Gourmet doughnuts without the pretentious feeling. A nice homely shop with elevated doughnuts. Creative, fun and HUGE in flavor and size. I would..."

Marc-Louis Paprzyca

Boomers

"Some friends and I went there for lunch recently. The food was delish and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The staff were wonderful too. Such a..."

Mary Jo Arendt

"Awesome place! The two ladies who seated and waited on us were so kind. Food was excellent..."

Renee Cathryn

"We highly recommend eating here after visiting the Louisville Bat Factory. They were very accommodating of our large group of 15 and most hospitable...."

Vickie Lee Dunafon

"Best place in Louisville to get a fresh, delicious home cooked lunch and visit with the nicest owners and servers anywhere, bar none. The..."

Betty Nellis-Cram

"Great place with good food and friendly service. Thank..."

Brenda Thompson Schoolfield

"This is a great restaurant. Fabulous daily specials. I feel like I'm in my grandmother's kitchen. The owners and staff make you feel right at..."

Theresa Dunn

"You can't beat the atmosphere or the service at Boomer's. A cozy and relaxed environment where you are treated like family. A basic menu done well. I..."

Zach & Chris

"Scrappingal. Good food, great atmosphere and service. Feels like you are at home. I eat here every day for..."

Joycenarrell

"Great burgers and great prices. Excellent atmosphere and interesting..."

Eddie

"I have to travel to Louisville two or three times a year for work, and every time I visit, no matter what my schedule may be like, I make it a point..."

Cody Sandusky

"Grandma's house, downtown!. This is such a great place. We'd somehow missed it even after visiting Louisville and hitting up the science museum many..."

Sarah Hunt

"A totally unique and special lunch experience. Good basic American lunch items served with exceptionally friendly and pleasant staff. A great stop..."

Betty Mayfield

"The service is amazing and the food is great! Very Homey! I loved my..."

Chode Barsalt

"Great Home-Cooked Food. We toured the Louisville Slugger factory then celebrated my sister's birthday with a late lunch. All the food was fantastic..."

Lampep

"Great people! So friendly!! Every lunch comes with a tasty fruit cup served when you sit down. Simple meals made to order. Don't pass up the..."

LScomments

"Awesome Family Friendly Cafe!. Our family dined here on a recommendation from the receptionist at the Louisville Museum. We couldn't have been more..."

Fun4us5

"Fun place. Great service with nice lighter side menu for lunch. Cod special was really nice, crispy and no "soggy" inside. Coleslaw was very nice..."

Joe

"My husband and I are visiting the area and decided to stop by here for a quick lunch. The food was delicious but the hospitality was phenomenal!..."

Tracey Kite

"What a quant place! We came in shortly before closing and they were so welcoming. The two ladies who greeted us walked us through the menu and were..."

Brandi Keller

"My experience was good. Nice atmosphere and friendly stuffs. Feel like home. I think only thing they need is to accept credit and debit..."

Mushfiqur Rahman

"We stumbled upon this gem today while walking around Louisville. The staff are so friendly and sweet! The menu is very limited, but the food is..."

Lisa Grim

"Such nice people who own this place. We were at the museum looking for a quick bite while waiting for some things at finish up. The food was great..."

Samantha Lambright

"OMG the absolute BEST place to get food in Louisville.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The owner is the nicest person you will ever meet! The food is AMAZING and..."

Keara Cunningham

"Spending the day in Louisville and happened upon Boomers. The owners and staff were so kind, like we were guests in their home...because, of sorts,..."

Jennifer Janes

"I happened upon this place because I was out walking around clearing my head. I thought it was a cornerstore and I just wanted to check it out. The..."

Stacey Pearo

"Just happened to wander in here one day on a hungry lunch break and was blown away by Boomer's. Burger and fries were outstanding and the staff here..."

MJ Windle

Derby City Nutrition

89/100 (21 ratings)

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Heine Brothers' Coffee -fourth Street Live

Wheelchair Accessible

"Honestly one of the best lattes and breakfast sandwiches I've ever..."

Crystal Williams

"Coffee is good, staff is friendly, service was quick. I like a stronger bold coffee but not the acid that Starbucks serves. I would recommend this..."

Ed Inglese

"I accidentally ordered an energy drink. It was the first time I've had one in my 21 years of being alive. I think my heart started beating so fast..."

Mine Mine

"Cozy, local coffee shop smack dab in Downtown Louisville. I really love their iced mocha (especially on a hot summer day) and my favorite scone, the..."

Sarah Osorio

"Great place to grab a coffee and snack . Limited food but still ok. Credit card reader needs to be repaired as that was a hassle every time...."

Queen Bird Vintage

"Went early for a light breakfast. It's a nice building and service was quick. They only serve 100% organic coffee which I thought was a plus. The..."

Brandon Mullins

"This Heine bros is the perfect place when you’re in a rush because they are always efficient and there is almost never a long wait for coffee,..."

Tasha Peterson

"I literally walked in and thirty seconds later the barista was taking my order. Less than two minutes later she had my drink. It was crazy fast. I..."

Garrett Wilson

"I've been going to this place for 5+ years now and I would have to say this is by far the best coffee should in Louisville. The staff is amazing. The..."

Chauncey Jones

"The staff here is extremely friendly and helpful. Love supporting locals! I would highly recommend this coffee shop if you're in the area. They also..."

Neal Alfano

"I've only been to this location twice and the place was empty both times. I ordered a quad espresso on both visits. The service and coffee were good,..."

Carlton Rose

"I cannot FATHOM why anyone would not walk across the street from "the venti place." Seriously, if you're a tourist, dare to be different. You can get..."

Robbie Lambert

Derby City Pizza Company

89/100 (2200 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place to eat. Yummy food, great service, and beer specials when a train goes by! Loved the patio too...."

Tawny Amick

"Awesome pizza! The meatballs on the appetizer menu are huge and are absolutely delicious! Very reasonable beer and food..."

John Everett

"Just ordered pizza and pasta through Uber Eats for my girls and I. Every time my 4yo took a bite, she shouts "I love pizza!" Definitely a must try..."

Kasheena Sermons-Thompson

"Great bar staff, food, and great live music. Definitely a place to go to in..."

Ron Wise

"Best pizza in Louisville, friendly staff, cold beer my favorite spot to..."

Anthony Welch

"Great place great employees cold beer great food other than..."

Mike Nolan

"We just love this place. Delicious food and fabulous..."

Dilu Nicholas

"Service was awesome, food was great, drinks were delicious. Lindsey was the best waitress ever...thank..."

Brian Holland

"They finally got real paper towels instead of those small diner napkins that are no good for Italian food or anything else. Great food and friendly..."

Mark Capco

"Best pizza in Louisville as far as I'm concerned. Staff is friendly and make you feel at home. Highly recommended for a quick pizza..."

Michael Finfrock

"Megan is a 5 star manager/bar tender & if you sit at a table Diane is always a great server with a smile on her..."

Tracey Milliner

"This is a place that offers a delicious variety from pizza to lasagna as well as salads. Love the big screens for game watching...."

Shelia Lambert Brookins

"Stephanie is the best bartender ever! Great service and a great..."

Smith Mj

"Ordered a pizza and wings. My order was done on time and was delicious. Really liked the thin crust on the pizza. Definitely ordering again when..."

Shane Zeboski

"This is a delicious place to eat! I was surprised to see Gluten free pizza on the menu. Unfortunately toppings are $1 extra. But, at least there's an..."

Shonna Nelson

"Have never had a bad experience here. Pizza is always spot on here. The price for the toppings are a bit steep depending on the size of pizza you..."

Nick C.

"This place is amazing! I ordered a lot of food for my employees for a Christmas party and they got it quick and 100% correct! I even had to call and..."

Michele Kelien

"We are from South Carolina came to Louisville for the Holiday Home Tour. We wanted bbq wings & pizza. This is a place we found online & decided to..."

Bridget Clark

"They have AWESOME pizza! My sister-in-law lives near by and took us when we were in KY visiting. Definitely planning on going back each..."

Laura Hinkle

"This restaurant was great on so many levels!!! None of us expected to be as good as it was, we thought it was going to be just your typical pizza..."

Michael Palmer

"Fair prices, quick service. Went on a Saturday afternoon, fairly quiet, but steady business. I had a grilled chicken salad and my husband ordered a..."

Kelli Couture

"The service is great, and the food was pretty good. I went to the location on Critten Drive. The employees were very nice, helpful, and really..."

Demetrius

"The food was good. The W6th IPA was fresh and tasty. Service was great. The drawback was the industrial fan keeping the tube type ad elevated. The..."

Murrell Kinkade

"We love this place we go before every single Louisville home football game! Food is great atmosphere is great and service is as fast as it could be..."

Jonathan Baker

"Food was amazing!!!! The service left something to be desired, waitresses were quite..."

Nothing But The Truth

"Was in Louisville for a first time visit and came upon Derby City. First and foremost Kayla was a fantastic server, and is a valuable asset to the..."

Michael Tonner

"My husband and I ate here last night for the first time before the Louisville game. They were super busy. Our server Christy was great, and our food..."

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