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!

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.

Louisville Restaurants

Top Rated Restaurants

Based on Yelp Reviews

Top Rated Breakfast & Brunch

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Must Try Regional Foods

Louisville’s food heritage is full of mouth-watering originals and regional classics. These are the foods that have shaped Bourbon City’s culinary landscape for generations.

Urban Bourbon Trail

Highlighting the city’s top Bourbon bars and culinary scene

Bars & Clubs

From upscale speakeasies to neighborhood watering holes, Louisville will have a place just right for you.

Louisville's Culinary Scene

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.

Top 5 Soul Food Restaurants in Louisville

Top 5 Soul Food Restaurants in Louisville

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Wine and Dine Patio Style

Wine and Dine Patio Style

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Travel the World by Eating at these Louisville Restaurants

Travel the World by Eating at these Louisville Restaurants

Louisville’s Craft Beer Scene

Louisville’s Craft Beer Scene

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Louisville’s Most Popular Burgers

Louisville’s Most Popular Burgers

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Discover these hidden speakeasies around Louisville

Discover these hidden speakeasies around Louisville

Step into the shadows of Bourbon City to explore Louisville’s covert cocktail…

Southern Indiana

Southern Indiana is just a mile north of Louisville

Portland

One of Louisville's original neighborhoods

Downtown Louisville

Explore Downtown's three main districts: Whiskey Row, Museum Row & South Fourth Street

Nulu

“18 Best Food Neighborhoods in America" - Thrillist

Butchertown

Louisville's original meatpacking district

West Louisville

West Louisville is comprised of nearly a dozen neighborhoods including Hallmark, Park Duvalle, Parkland, Russell…

Old Louisville

Louisville's historic Victorian neighborhood

Shelby Park & Smoketown

A culturally rich and vibrant art-filled community.

Germantown & Schnitzelburg

Shotgun homes, dive bars & German heritage

Clifton & Crescent Hill

You'll find great restaurants and shopping in Clifton & Crescent Hill along Frankfort Avenue

East Louisville

A destination for shopping, dining, and family fun.

The Highlands

Louisville's original "Restaurant Row"

South Louisville

Louisville’s traditional South End neighborhood has a rich history that continues to be written.