Eat & Drink

Welcome to the Culinary Capital of Bourbon Country.

A culinary adventure in Louisville takes you deep into the heart of the Bourbon Country lifestyle. But Bourbon isn’t the only star of our menus. Our chefs are taking traditional regional Southern dishes and putting their own unique twists on them, making Louisville the epicenter for “New Southern Cuisine”. And of course, you’ll need to learn the local food language of treats like: Benedictine, Burgoo, Modjeskas and the Hot Brown. Don’t be afraid to ask!

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Louisville Culinary Itinerary

One of the best ways to explore a city is through its food scene! Get to know Louisville through the most iconic, delicious and beloved dishes, cocktails and restaurants.

Louisville has been named one of the “South’s Best Food Cities” by Southern Living, one of “America’s Favorite Cities for Food” by Travel + Leisure and one of the “Top Local Food Scenes” by USA Today.

Found out why, with this three-day culinary-themed itinerary.

A Hot Brown sandwich in a baking dish on a plate piled high with bacon and cheese and an old fashioned cocktail.

With ongoing changes to hours of operation, you may want to try the crowd-sourced information on Yelp and then call to confirm. Many of Bourbon City’s restaurants use the Open Table, or Resy platforms for easy reservations.

Use the map below to you help you identify the area you want to search in and select that in the “Location” box below. For restaurants near the Kentucky International Convention Center, select “Downtown” and for those near the Kentucky Exposition Center, select “Airport”. Bon Appetit’ Y’all!

211 Clover Lane

East End

Come by and enjoy drinks in a newly expanded lounge, a beautiful outdoor garden, and dine off seasonal menus from chef...

21st in Germantown

Germantown

Louisville's greatest tavern for food, Bourbon, drinks, karaoke and live music. Over 9,000 event space with in-house...

4 King's Café

East End

Steam-table service featuring spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna and chicken attract a hungry lunch crowd at this casual...

The 502 Bar & Bistro

East End

The 502 Bar & Bistro is a New American restaurant with a team that works with local farms/vendors to bring you the best...

610 Magnolia

Old Louisville

Located in the heart of Old Louisville, 610 Magnolia offers a unique combination of southern hospitality and urban...

80/20 @ Kaelin’s

Highlands

We are not reinventing the wheel; we are just making sure we do well by the neighborhood and our community by serving...

8Up Elevated Drinkery and Kitchen

Downtown

8up Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen, a dazzling outdoor + indoor all glass drinking and eating experience, offers the best in...

A Nice Restaurant

Southern Indiana

A Nice Restaurant is billed as "New Albany’s Finer Diner." All specialize in simple, down-home breakfast and lunch at...

A Taste of China

Downtown

A Taste of China offers a wide array of Chinese dishes, such as Moo Goo Gai Pan, Hunan Beef, Shrimp Lo Mein and Sweet and...

A.J.'s Gyro Café

Southern Indiana

There's something for everyone at A.J.'s Gyro Cafe. With traditional Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine, and a variety of...

Ada's Kitchen and Catering

West Louisville

Ada’s Kitchen and Catering is in the heart of the city with the city in its heart. Delicious Southern homestyle cooking...

Adrienne & Co. Bakery Café

Southern Indiana

If you need something for your sweet tooth and won’t be denied, count yourself lucky if the craving strikes when you’re in...

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