Over the next few minutes we will be breaking down the best restaurants in Louisville in full detail. Our only real goal is to make it easy to figure out where to eat some great food near you as quickly as we can.
Organizing this into the best Louisville restaurants of all flavors and varieties seems like the best way to proceed. For that reason there will be many different sections that discuss a wide variety of great places to eat all kinds of foods like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, more types of Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants in Louisville
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Best Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Best Spots For Sushi
- 6 Indian Restaurants In Your Area
- 7 American Restaurants
- 8 Yummy BBQ
- 9 French Restaurants
- 10 Greek & Mediterranean Food
- 11 Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
- 12 Where To Eat Pizza
- 13 The Top Burgers & Fries
- 14 Best Buffets Near You
- 15 Vegan Restaurants
- 16 More Healthy Food Options
- 17 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 18 Bakeries & Desserts
- 19 Donuts
- 20 Ice Cream Shops
- 21 Cafes
- 22 Smoothies & Juices
- 23 Cocktail Bars
- 24 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 25 Enjoy Eating at the Best Louisville Restaurants
After those have all been covered it will be time to pivot to breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we will try to wrap this all up with drinks like cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars.
Be sure to check out our Louisville restaurant map at the end to help you get a better lay of the land. We tried to link to their home pages or social media when possible so that you can order delivery or take out online if you are ready to eat now.
We have written many other local food guides for cities in the Southeast on our site which you can look through there.
Best Italian Restaurants in Louisville
The best Louisville Italian restaurants would be:
- Porcini at 2730 Frankfort Ave
- Volare Ristorante at 2300 Frankfort Ave
- Silvio’s at 104 Fairfax Ave
- Mercato Italiano Trattoria & Market at 10640 Meeting St
Best Steak Houses
These great steak houses near you won’t disappoint:
- Le Moo at 2300 Lexington Rd
- Aspen Creek Grill at 8000 Bardstown Rd
- Eddie Merlot’s at 455 S 4th St
- Brazeiros Churrascaria at 450 S 4th St
- Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse at 325 W Main St
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Any of these Mexican restaurants should have all the burritos, tacos, and nachos that you desire:
- Guaca Mole at 9921 Ormsby Station Rd
- Limón Y Sal at 10000 Brownsboro Rd
- Mayan Café at 813 E Market St
- Merle’s Whiskey Kitchen at 122 W Main St
- Con Huevos at 2339 Frankfort Ave
- La Bodeguita De Mima at 725 E Market St
Best Chinese & Asian Food
Some of our favorite eateries with Chinese and other Asian food would be:
- The Joy Luck- East End at 9850 Von Allmen Ct #101
- Chik’n & Mi at 1765 Mellwood Ave
- Simply Thai at 323 Wallace Ave
- Oriental House at 4302 Shelbyville Rd
- Lee’s Korean Restaurant at 1941 Bishop Ln
Best Spots For Sushi
There are some great spots for sushi in your area like:
- Dragon King’s Daughter at 1126 Bardstown Rd
- ToGo Sushi at 700 Lyndon Ln
- Oishii Sushi at 2810 Taylorsville Rd
- Aji Sushi and Asian Cuisine at 5610 Outer Loop
- Tokyo Japanese Restaurant at 2415 Lime Kiln Ln
Indian Restaurants In Your Area
You will find some delicious curries at the best Indian restaurants near you:
- Kashmir at 1277 Bardstown Rd
- Dakshin at 4742 Bardstown Rd
- Shalimar at 1850 S Hurstbourne Pkwy Ste 125
- Clay Oven at 12567 Shelbyville Rd
- Bombay Grill at 216 N Hurstbourne Pkwy
American Restaurants
Want to sample some great American food? If so then go to:
- 610 Magnolia at 610 W Magnolia Ave
- Moya’s American Kitchen at 10000 Linn Station Rd
- Seviche at 1538 Bardstown Rd #1156
- Proof on Main at 702 W Main St
- Varanese at 2106 Frankfort Ave
- Oskar’s at 3799 Poplar Level Rd
Yummy BBQ
There will be great slow cooked meats at these BBQ restaurants:
- Noche Mexican BBQ at 1838 Bardstown Rd
- Momma’s Mustard, Pickles, & BBQ at 102 Bauer Ave
- Feast BBQ at 909 E Market St
- River Road BBQ at 3017 River Rd
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in this city are:
- Brasserie Provence at 150 N Hurstbourne Pkwy
- Mimi’s Cafe at 615 S Hurstbourne Pkwy
- La Chasse at 1359 Bardstown Rd
- Bistro Le Relais at 2817 Taylorsville Rd
Greek & Mediterranean Food
From gyros to moussaka and more Greek & Mediterranean meals visit:
- Eat A Pita at 2286 Bardstown Rd
- Shiraz Mediterannian Grill at 3501 Poplar Level Rd
- Little Greek Fresh Grill at 4600 Shelbyville Rd
- The Simple Greek at 3029 Poplar Level Rd
- The Grape Leaf at 2217 Frankfort Ave
Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
Lobster, crab, fish and more are all available at the best seafood restaurants in your area:
- The Seafood Lady at 601 E Jefferson St
- Brendon’s Catch 23 at 505 S 4th St
- Joe’s Crab Shack at 131 River Rd
- Mitchell’s Fish Market at 4031 Summit Plaza Dr
- Pier 17 Cajun Seafood Restaurant & Bar at 1975 S Hurstbourne Pkwy
- KingFish at 601 W Riverside Dr, Jeffersonville
- Shogun Japanese Steak Seafood & Sushi at 9026 Taylorsville Rd, Jeffersontown
Where To Eat Pizza
You aren’t lacking for options but we think the best pizza places in Louisville are:
- Impellizzeri’s Pizza at 1381 Bardstown Rd
- The Post at 1045 Goss Ave
- Pizza Lupo at 1540 Frankfort Ave
- Wick’s Pizza Parlor & Pub at 975 Baxter Ave
- Iroquois Pizza Inc at 6614 Manslick Rd
The Top Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t like a good burger and french fries:
- Burger Boy Diner at 1450 S Brook St
- Bunz Burgerz at 969 1/2 Baxter Ave
- Grind Burger Kitchen at 829 E Market St
- Mussel & Burger Bar at 113 S 7th St
- Stout Burgers at 1604 Bardstown Rd
Best Buffets Near You
Heading to one of the best buffets is a good way to get variety:
- Yoki Buffet at 1700 Alliant Ave
- Golden Blossom Buffet at 2760 Jefferson Centre Wy #5
Vegan Restaurants
We think the best Louisville vegetarian and vegan restaurants are:
- V-Grits at 1025 Barret Ave
- Flora Kitchenette at 1004 Barret Ave
- Roots / Heart & Soy at 1216 Bardstown Rd
- Shreeji Indian Vegetarian Street Food at 1987 S Hurstbourne Pkwy
More Healthy Food Options
For more healthy food try out:
- Naive Kitchen + Bar at 1001 E Washington St
- Lueberry at 808 E Market St
- Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen at 203 N Hurstbourne Pkwy
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
These breakfast and brunch spots are the perfect way to start your day:
- Highland Morning at 1416 Bardstown Rd
- Morning Fork at 1722 Frankfort Ave
- Toast On Market at 620 E Market St
- Bristol Bar & Grille at 614 W Main St #4211
Bakeries & Desserts
When you want to sample delicious breads and yummy desserts try out one of these Louisville bakeries:
- Nord’s Bakery at 2118 S Preston St
- Plehn’s Bakery at 3940 Shelbyville Rd
- Havana Bakery Cafe at 5510 Fern Valley Rd #101
- Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe at 2868 Frankfort Ave
- Wiltshire Pantry Bakery & Cafe at 901 Barret Ave
Donuts
Donut shops are also good places to get something tasty when you are running late in the morning:
- Golden Gate Donuts at 8605 Smyrna Pkwy #103
- North Lime Coffee & Donuts at 1228 S 7th St
- Tasty Donuts at 8683 Preston Hwy
- Clifton Donut Shop at 2317 Brownsboro Rd
- King Donuts at 608 Lyndon Ln
Ice Cream Shops
On a special occasion head to one of the best ice cream shops near you:
- Dairy Del at 1516 S Shelby St
- Louisville Cream at 632 E Market St
- Dairy Kastle at 575 Eastern Pkwy
- The Comfy Cow at 2221 Frankfort Ave
- Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen at 2525 Bardstown Rd
Cafes
Satisfy your caffeine addiction at one of these cafes:
- Bean Roastery and Cafй at 1128 Goss Ave
- Safai Coffee Shop at 1707 Bardstown Rd
- The Cafй at 711 Brent St
- Gralehaus at 1001 Baxter Ave
Smoothies & Juices
For a tasty and healthy drink visit a smoothie and juice bar:
- I Love Juice Bar at 13317 Shelbyville Rd
- Lifebar at 3738 Lexington Rd
Cocktail Bars
Admittedly not as healthy as the above, these cocktail bars will probably be a lot more fun:
- Darling’s at 1765 Bardstown Rd
- The Bar at Fort Nelson at 801 W Main St
- Never Say Die Bar at 3900 Shelbyville Rd #11
- Hooters at 700 W Riverside Dr, Jeffersonville
- Hoopsters Sports Grill at 830 E 10th St Jeffersonville
- Floyd County Brewing Company at 129 W Main St, New Albany
- Our Lady of Perpetual Hops at 300 Foundation Ct, New Albany
Breweries & Sports Bars
Try out all kinds of new beers and watch the big game at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- Monnik Beer Company at 1036 E Burnett Ave
- Bungalow Joe’s Family Grill and Pub at 7813 Beulah Church Rd 40228
- Rooties Sports Bar & Grille at 12205 Westport Rd
- The Sports & Social Club at 427 S Fourth St
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- Indianapolis Pizza, Burgers, BBQ & Other Restaurants
- Nashville Pizza, Burgers, BBQ & Other Restaurants
Enjoy Eating at the Best Louisville Restaurants
We bet you are getting hungry after thinking about all of those delicious food options in your area. There was lots to learn about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional options for healthy food.
The post even got into breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. Plus there were cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Don’t forget that most of the above venues will allow you to order take-out or delivery online through those links.
It would help us and our readers out a lot if you could correct anything we may have gotten wrong or if you could share your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Louisville!