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!
Based on Yelp Reviews (Winter 2023)
Highlighting the city’s top Bourbon bars and culinary scene
Louisville’s food heritage is full of mouth-watering originals and regional classics. These are the...
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.
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!
Bootleg Barbecue Company
9704 Bardstown Rd.,
Louisville, KY 40291
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East End
Bootleg Barbecue offers a touch of rusticity and a good helping of country hospitality, as it dishes out hearty portions...
Bori Sweets
1300 W. Muhammad Ali
Louisville, KY 40202
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Bourbon Academy Tasting Room
600 Terminal Dr., Louisville Muhammad International Airport
Louisville, KY 40209
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Airport
Bourbon Academy Tasting Room is an elevated bar and dining experience @ the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport...
Bourbons Bistro
2255 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
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Clifton & Cresent Hill
Uniquely Kentucky, offering fine Southern-inspired cuisine, 130+ bourbons & proudly celebrating over 200 years of Kentucky...
Brasserie Provence
150 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40222
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East End
Brasserie Provence is a local family-owned and operated restaurant offering upscale casual dining & traditional French...
Brazeiros Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse
450 S. Fourth St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Brazeiros Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse
Downtown
Brazeiros Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse is an authentic steakhouse from Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil. Brazeiros...
Breadworks
2204 Dundee Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
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Highlands
Breadworks has been providing Louisville with hand crafted, small batch breads, bagels and pastries since 1995. Made fresh...
Breadworks
3628 Brownsboro Rd.,
Louisville, KY 40207
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St. Matthews
Breadworks has been providing Louisville with hand crafted, small batch breads, bagels and pastries since 1995. Made fresh...
Brendon's Catch 23
505 S. Fourth St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Brendon’s Catch 23 is a Chef-Driven Restaurant featuring Seafood, with Steak, Low Country and Hand Held Options in...
Brew & Sip Coffee Bar
505 W. Broadway St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Our premium grade coffee isn't the only thing to expect from a visit to Brew & Sip. We offer an array of food items...
Bristol Bar & Grille Bardstown Rd.
1321 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40204
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Bristol Bar & Grille Bardstown Rd.
Highlands
Whether you live in Louisville or just traveling through town, the Bristol Bar & Grille would love to share with you an...
Bristol Bar & Grille Downtown
614 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Whether you live in Louisville or just traveling through town, the Bristol Bar & Grille would love to share with you an...
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