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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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!
Bunz Restaurant
969 1/2 Baxter Ave.,
Louisville, KY 40204
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Highlands
This little Highlands made-to-order gourmet hamburger shop concocts quality burgers with a range of standard and oddball...
Burger Boy
1450 S. Brook St.,
Louisville, KY 40208
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Airport
For a real slice of Louisville life, this weathered greasy spoon at the corner of Brook and Burnett is the real thing....
Butcher's Best
9521 C US Hwy. 42,
Prospect, KY 40059
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East End
This fully staffed meat store in Prospect offers custom-cut beef, lamb, pork, bison, chicken and veal, plus a well-stocked...
Butchertown Grocery Bakery
743 E. Main St., #2300
Louisville, KY 40202
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Butchertown
How do you make the most luscious pastries, breads and desserts? Start with the finest ingredients and proper technique....
Café 360
1582 Bardstown Rd.,
Louisville, KY 40205
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Highlands
Highlands diners enjoy an eclectic and international menu at the friendly corner place, with Southern fried catfish and...
Café Aroma
2020 Brownsboro Rd.,
Louisville, KY 40206
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Clifton & Cresent Hill
The menu is billed as "world cuisine with a Mexican flair" but it’s really mostly Mexican and really mostly good,...
Café At Main Street
10317 Watterson Tr.,
Louisville, KY 40299
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East End
This bright, lively lunch place moved into the city from Bullitt County trailing loyalists and drawing new fans. A typical...
Cafe Commons
10616 Meeting St.
Prospect, KY 40059
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East End
Café Commons is based in Norton Commons. With our coffee delivery service, we strive to be the go to place for coffee and...
Café Mimosa
1543 Bardstown Rd.,
Louisville, KY 40205
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Highlands
Owner Phat Le, serving his Vietnamese, Chinese and pan-Asian dishes to happy regulars, might finally wean Louisvillians...
Café Thuy Van
5600 National Turnpike,
Louisville, KY 40214
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Airport
A bit off the beaten track, this South End spot is true, authentic Vietnamese. Friendly service overcomes any language...
Cafe, The
711 Brent St.
Louisville, KY 40204
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Highlands
The Café is located in the newly revitalized Louisville arts & entertainment district of Paristown just off of East...
Caffe Classico
2144 Frankfort Ave.,
Louisville, KY 40206
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Clifton & Cresent Hill
At first a coffee bar, over the years the classy space at Clifton and Frankfort has matured into an elegant bistro serving...
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