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!

Applebee's

Highlands

This cheery national chain features an eclectic assortment of salads, steaks, ribs, poultry and pasta as well as full bar...

Applebee's

Airport

This cheery national chain features an eclectic assortment of salads, steaks, ribs, poultry and pasta as well as full bar...

Applebee's

South

This cheery national chain features an eclectic assortment of salads, steaks, ribs, poultry and pasta as well as full bar...

Applebee's

Southern Indiana

This cheery national chain features an eclectic assortment of salads, steaks, ribs, poultry and pasta as well as full bar...

Arni's Pizza

Southern Indiana

A favorite Hoozier pizza and sandwich stop. Insist on getting the Deluxe.

Arno's Pizza

East End

Hidden in Buechel, Arno's Pizza is everything you'd expect from your corner pizzaria, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, subs...

Asahi Japanese

East End

This small room in St. Matthews houses this neighborhood sushi spot where award-winning Chef Yong Bong Tak, formerly of...

Asian Buffet

Southern Indiana

Competent cookery and careful management that ensures buffet offerings stay fresh and hot makes these buffets a good...

Aspen Creek Restaurant

East End

The entrepreneur who created Texas Roadhouse and Buckhead’s is back with a concept that’s both old and new- a lodge-style...

Atrium Café

East End

An eclectic bistro atmosphere in the heart of the Embassy Suites hotel. Specials run from their popular crab cakes and...

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South

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B.J.'s Restaurant & Brewhouse

East End

This Southern California chain arrived east of the Mississippi, including a large and imposing brewhouse at Oxmoor Mall. A...

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