The best Pasta in Louisville | Sluurpy updated in May

Jack Fry's

88/100 (6536 ratings)

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Gluten Free Options

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Escargot

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Shrimp and Grits

Salad

Lamb

Scallops

Pesto

Duck

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Pork

Salmon

Burger

Cheesecake

Hamburgers

Filet Mignon

Halibut

Shrimp

Lamb chops

Beef

Polenta

Lobster

Sit down

American

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Live Music

Jazz Bar

Reservations

Accepts Discover

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

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"Probably one of my favorite places to dine at. I've never had a bad meal and the service is top notch. The beef filet is a great choice on the menu..."

Tony

"Phenomenal restaurant. I everything including the service was phenomenal from here...one of my favorite places service was spot on. Just eat..."

Richard

"Maybe the best spot in Louisville? Shrimp and Grits that are to die for as are the Spicy Fried Oysters ...but my favorite is the Lamb chops, they..."

Roderick Christopher

"One of louisville finest restaurants by far. Once you get past the oh so tiny interior you'll be blow away by the food. When I say tiny interior I..."

Troy

"The service was wonderful, too bad this place is always busy. The food was amazing, a little more expensive then most but definitely worth the money...."

Lisa

"Cozy, inviting, with delish food!. Upon moving to louisbille I quickly ears about this spot and was eager to try it when I had family in town. Since..."

Louisville Foodie

"The Best. Always the best food and service in town! Never disappoints in any..."

Bourbon80

"Make Reservations. Had dinner last night without reservations and ate at the bar. our food and service was excellent and we will definitely be..."

Robertwat12345

"Cramped but Delicious. Haven't been disappointed yet by a dish. Good flavors and there is something for everyone's tastes. Only problem is the amount..."

Crazycouple3

"Great Food & Atmosphere. My wife and I recently went for our anniversary. Hadn't been here in years so wasn't sure what to expect. We were completely..."

Greg

"A must try. I went to Jack Fry's for the first time and our meal and service were absolutely flawless. The atmosphere was a little loud for an..."

Wallace

"Top Marks.. The food, service, and atmosphere were excellent. They don't do Pittsburg blue steaks... but the coulotte, filet, and salmon were still..."

Rus

"Yum!. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Louisville. Excellent every..."

Todd

"Loved our first experience at Jack Fry's...excellent service and everything was delicious. We had the shrimp and grits as an appetizer--definitely..."

Bkmorr

"College graduation celebration, busy night with efficient service. Destiny is a pro at her job and gets the true service concept. Apps were well..."

Herbaciouslycarniverous

"4.5/5. Delicious food, you're paying a little bit for the atmosphere, but very good, portions aren't big enough in my opinion..."

Jason R

"The best restaurant in town. This is my favorite place to eat in town... food is excellent and ambiance is..."

Didi Bete

"Loved the entire ambiance of this restaurant. We enjoyed every bite of our dinners. The service was A+. I could not recommend this gem of a..."

Mich

"Bucket List!!!. We've gone here several times - the food is always as expertly prepared! Love the atmosphere and comfortable seating. Service is..."

Hank

"More than excellent!. The filet mignon here was the best steak I've ever had, hands down! I could literally cut it with a fork. The vibe of the..."

TCFoodie

"Wow!. I would put the meal I had at Jack Fry's among the best I've eaten. Great service, good, consolidated wine list and outstanding food. I can't..."

Dave

"Plan Ahead:). My husband and I always enjoy our evenings at Jack Fry's. The food is fantastic and the atmosphere is fun. Wish it were a little..."

Jennifer

"A True Gem. Spend the money! Splurge! Jack Fry's is a Louisville icon. This is as good as it gets, but you're gonna have to pay for it. Seafood and..."

NO CHAINS

"One of the best spots in Louisville. Long time local favorite still makes incredible food. It never disappoints.My only advice is to make..."

Redbeard

"I like the atmosphere and the service was okay. I went when it was really busy so there was a lot going on. I liked the food too. I wasn't crazy..."

1 4 Food

"Great place. Thank you for the best of everything our 5th anniversary was very special to me ! our Meal and service was excellent..."

Rocky Wilson

"We have been coming t o Jack Frys for years to celebrate the kickoff of Derby weekend. It is truly an institution of Louisville. Best service in town..."

TJ

"It's a class act. Best atmosphere and great menu. I felt like Old Blue Eyes might come back from the dead and walk through the door asking for his..."

Shannon Mosley Gala

"Best Burger in Town!. I don't think I've ever had a better burger than the Jack Fry's Burger I had the other day. Sure, Jack Fry's is a little..."

Chris B.

"SO CONSISENT. When visitors are in town and you don't want a service or atmosphere screw up, this is the..."

Kentuckyken

"Unbelievable!. What can I say to show how much I like this place but this is perhaps my favorite restaurant ever! That says a lot but you'll have to..."

Bluemoon

"One of my favorite restaurants. Love the atmosphere, drinks and live jazz. Food is very good, the lamb chops are my favorite in..."

Kevin Phelps

"An awesome birthday dinner!. My wife and I ate at Jack Fry's for my birthday. We both loved the atmosphere. The apps were to die for and my entree of..."

Johnnyred

"A very nice meal. We enjoyed our meal very much! I had the filet and it was delicious. The salads were also very good - we had the goat cheese and..."

Leslie Wilson

"Favorite Place in Louisville. I am remiss to say that I don't want to tell everyone how good this place is. Half of the time, they don't know..."

LadyOpinion

"Best restaurant in the city!. Fine dining diner. Fantastic food. Perfect ambiance. Jazz on Thursdays and Fridays. Literally my favorite restaurant I..."

Eric Downing

"Totally in heaven! Traveled three hours to eat here and it was worth every mile. I had the most amazing bacon wrapped trout with macademia nuts. It..."

V Williams

"Warm and Friendly. Great food as always, the regular Jazz really sets the mood. The scallops are to die..."

Foodie

"Always great. Jack Fry's is always delicious. You can count on the service being top notch. Stephanie is awesome as well (owner,manager)...."

Lisa Gutterman

"Jack Fry's Chef Shawn Ward is AMAZING!!. Throughout my travels across the globe I have eaten at only 2 restaurants that have blown me away with their..."

Christy Vittitow-Synfelt

"Worth the hype. I have been wanting to try this place forever. Food and service were excellent. The waitress was very knowledgeable- a rarity in..."

Foodfanatic

"Cannot say enough!. Perhaps my favorite restaurant in the nation (and I've eaten at many). The food and service are always top-shelf, even during the..."

Dhorn

"Great Food, Really Cramped. Food was beautifully presented and tasted wonderful. I went at lunch, and the tables were so cramped that the staff could..."

Foodwhore

"Superb!. My husband and I ventured in while visiting Louisville and fell in love with this place. Service was quick, food had that wow, bang factor..."

Beth Kuykendall Lowrey

"Great date. My bf and I recently went to JF's on a date. It's the perfect little restaurant. I enjoyed the pianist. Their bar is small but beautiful...."

Megan Patterson

"On the mark. Try the..."

Robbie

"Everyone was right. This was everything that i had been told! from the time we sat down, my wife and i felt like we had found a great hole in the..."

Avid Diner

"Absolutely Amazing!. I've eaten at countless restaurants across the country and I can literally count on two fingers when I was absolutely blown away..."

Foodie Files

"This is Louisville's Restaurant! It was where my wife and I had out first dare and it was magical. From the escargot starter, to the perfect stuffed..."

A Serious Man

"A true Louisville Original worth visiting. Jack Fry's is one of those restaurants where the locals all know about it, but you would be hard pressed..."

Man On A Mission

"An incredible atmosphere paired with incredible food. Try the fish sandwich for lunch. You won't be disappointed. Come by for lunch on weekdays if..."

Rachel Michelle Hardin

"A Special Treat. The price is a little steep for our budget, so we save it for special occasions. I've never been dissapointed though, the food and..."

TMac

"Very Nice. My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Jack Fry's and was was escorted to a table that was adorned with streamers to mark our..."

Tara Tyler

"Diver Scallops are awesome, Stilton was faboulous, and the Pork Chop is to die..."

Uncle Buck

"Lunch at jack's. Lunch with your boss at Jack Fry's is a real treat! I had the Tomato artichoke soup and then the Risotto vegetarian style. The..."

LovesDinosaurs

"Mmm goat cheese salad!. I have never been to Louisville before and a coworker recommended this place. I had some high hopes for it after reading that..."

Proceleena

"A Louisville institution!. One of my fave places in town! Great food & super service - always. We have found people from out of town also tend to..."

Lisa Woods

"Simply Good.. I only went once on a special occasion and was not disappointed. Although by reputation they are simple and never changing, they are..."

Pearl

"Great experience. I hadn't been to Jack Fry's in about 8 years and was pleased when we went to celebrate with my father for his birthday. The staff..."

Elizabeth

"Best in the world!. I have been lucky enough in my life to travel quite a lot - both domestically and internationally - and, without hesitation,..."

Justin

"Best Steak in Town. This is the only place in town that can do a NY Strip as well as I can. When my out of town guests ask what Louisville has to..."

Norm McGlone

"A perfect dining experience every time. My favorite Louisville restaurant by a..."

John S

"Love this restaurant! The pork chop is one of my favorite items. Also the warm brie salad is..."

Russell Arbuckle

"The Finest Carrots I've Ever Had. I never thought I'd made that statement, but Jack Fry's lives up to it's reputation in every way. The place is old..."

Mike Bliss

"Jack Fry's. This has been my wife and my favorite dining spot in Louisville for over 30 years. The dining is very cozy and they have live..."

Denny

"Getting over the rather chilly service, the Jack Fry's burger was everything my sister told me it would be. The meat was fresh, moist and flavorful...."

Road Tips

"It's a restaurant that has a huge, diverse local following. The interior is somewhat dark with many framed photos on the walls and a number of..."

Entertaining Views From Cincinnati

"Little too dark of an atmosphere for me personally in the middle of the afternoon- but the Cobb Salad with additional grilled chicken was very good...."

Catherine Rainwater

"My husband and I brought our out of town guests here. We had the lamb chops (me, pictured), filet (pictured), swordfish, and short rib among us,..."

Kristin Peterson

"I LOVE THIS PLACE! We are not from the area, but we always stop at Jack Fry’s on our way home from Tennessee. I absolutely love the lamb, the wine..."

Phoebe Brown

"Its unassuming exterior hides a delightful and delicious restaurant. Our food was exceptional, and the staff (especially our waiter) were extremely..."

Jessica Mongeau

"We tried short rib at Repeal Steakhouse in Hotel Distil last night. They are very good one of the best restaurants we have been to, have ate there..."

Craig Bartels

"What a cool place, full of personality and ambiance, brings you back to era of old lowly lit restaurants in the movies. Service was awesome, food was..."

Joel Boomsma

"Really enjoyed this place. It's a converted house, so seating is a little tight. But the drinks were great, nice wine selection, and there was..."

Lee Wood

"The bourbon glazed surf and turf strip steak was incredible. Please make it a menu regular. Probably one of the best strip steaks I've ever had...."

Jim Prantzalos

"I think this is legit my top 2 restaurants in Louisville! LOVED the food, LOVED the staff, LOVED the piano, and LOVED the low lit vibes. Dress..."

Amanda H

"Absolutely stellar. The fried oysters were an unexpected delight and the demi-glaze made the lamb. The lemon tiramisu was..."

Mark Hooper

"Small, local spot with a ton of history and character. Call ahead and make a reservation because it's a popular place. Great for a date night. Food..."

Sam Rainer

"Steeped in classic American steakhouse style and tradition of comfort, ambiance and exceptional service. At the moment of being seated you are..."

Harley Stine

"I manage a restaurant so it's refreshing when I go out and everything goes perfectly. Great service and great..."

Tiffany Age

"Incredible restaurant! We really enjoyed the jazz music and..."

Amanda Colesworthy

"If you are visiting Louisville and can only visit one restaurant, then I feel really bad for you. Louisville is a great foodie city. Make plans for a..."

A T

"The food was amazing!!!! My husband and I came on 3/24 and ordered ravioli appetizer. The flavor was awesome. For our entrees we ordered the Salmon..."

cionna jones

"Absolutely exquisite! We came here last week for a date night with my parents, and the atmosphere was exceptional, the service was exquisite, and the..."

Cade Nicholson

"The food and service was wonderful. We were first thinking we needed to abandon our reservation we had for a few months. But Jesse the GM made..."

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