The best restaurants in Jeffersonville

56 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Casual Mexican food, such as tacos, burritos & vegetarian specials, in a spacious, festive spot.

445 E Market St Ste 110 (Louisville)

Casual Mexican food, such as tacos, burritos & vegetarian specials, in a spacious, festive spot.

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MoonDog

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Bustling restaurant serving Vietnamese fare like pho & banh mi in cool, industrial digs.

1019 E Main St (Louisville)

Bustling restaurant serving Vietnamese fare like pho & banh mi in cool, industrial digs.

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Zombie Taco

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Casual eatery serving a variety of tacos and burritos, with a bar.

100 W Washington St #101 (Louisville)

Casual eatery serving a variety of tacos and burritos, with a bar.

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The Last Refuge

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Pizza and cocktails in a former church that also boasts a basketball court.

600 E Market St (Louisville)

Pizza and cocktails in a former church that also boasts a basketball court.

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Chic-airy veggie-focused cafe serving smoothies alongside hearty salads & fresh-pressed cocktails.

1001 E Washington St (Louisville)

Chic-airy veggie-focused cafe serving smoothies alongside hearty salads & fresh-pressed cocktails.

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Bella Roma

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Warm, relaxed neighborhood spot serving classic Italian fare such as homemade pasta plus house wine.

117 E Riverside Dr

Warm, relaxed neighborhood spot serving classic Italian fare such as homemade pasta plus house wine.

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Charming eatery in a subdued, casual setting offering classic Italian fare & a robust whiskey menu.

104 Fairfax Ave (Louisville)

Charming eatery in a subdued, casual setting offering classic Italian fare & a robust whiskey menu.

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Chain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.

3015 E 10th St Suite 101

Chain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.

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Local Mexican chain serving tacos, burritos, enchiladas & other classics in a relaxed setting.

1415 Broadway St (Clarksville)

Local Mexican chain serving tacos, burritos, enchiladas & other classics in a relaxed setting.

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Pizza & brew pub outfit offering a selection of pies, bites & craft ales in a relaxed atmosphere.

1450 Veterans Pkwy

Pizza & brew pub outfit offering a selection of pies, bites & craft ales in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Casual spot for Mexican fare such as burritos, fajitas, and taco salads, plus margaritas.

125 Quartermaster Ct

Casual spot for Mexican fare such as burritos, fajitas, and taco salads, plus margaritas.

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Trendy Japanese eatery offering sushi rolls and an assortment of Asian favorites like noodles, fried rice and wontons.

129 W Market St (New Albany)

Trendy Japanese eatery offering sushi rolls and an assortment of Asian favorites like noodles, fried rice and wontons.

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Elegant spot for Northern Italian fare also features an extensive wine list in a refined setting.

2730 Frankfort Ave (Louisville)

Elegant spot for Northern Italian fare also features an extensive wine list in a refined setting.

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Bar & restaurant featuring a menu of 10 New York-style pizzas alongside a selection of craft beer.

131 W Chestnut St

Bar & restaurant featuring a menu of 10 New York-style pizzas alongside a selection of craft beer.

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Asian lunch spot specializing in a variety of sushi rolls plus boba teas, fried rice and teriyaki.

332 W Market St

Asian lunch spot specializing in a variety of sushi rolls plus boba teas, fried rice and teriyaki.

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Casual eatery, known for its traditional, family-style Mexican fare, including tacos and enchiladas, plus a kid's menu.

1418 Blackiston Mill Rd Ste 4 (Clarksville)

Casual eatery, known for its traditional, family-style Mexican fare, including tacos and enchiladas, plus a kid's menu.

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Laid-back eatery featuring sushi, Japanese noodles and hibachi-cooked fare.

2784 Meijer Rd

Laid-back eatery featuring sushi, Japanese noodles and hibachi-cooked fare.

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Jet's Pizza

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Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

1725 E 10th St

Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

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Stylish, upscale steakhouse offering handcrafted steaks & seafood fare, plus cocktails, wine & beer.

325 W Main St (Louisville)

Stylish, upscale steakhouse offering handcrafted steaks & seafood fare, plus cocktails, wine & beer.

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Smart, contemporary storefront eatery serving a menu of sushi & generous portions of hibachi fare.

1370 Veterans Pkwy #700 (Clarksville)

Smart, contemporary storefront eatery serving a menu of sushi & generous portions of hibachi fare.

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Vincenzo's

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Refined, romantic locale with formally attired staff pairing Italian fare with a sizable wine list.

150 S 5th St (Louisville)

Refined, romantic locale with formally attired staff pairing Italian fare with a sizable wine list.

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Bright, high-ceilinged space with a stage for live music offering small plates & cocktails.

3015 River Rd b (Louisville)

Bright, high-ceilinged space with a stage for live music offering small plates & cocktails.

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Whether you’re in a sashimi mood or chasing roll after roll, Sumo Sushi All You Can Eat serves fresh sushi with ramen and crispy tempura in…

3105 S 2nd St (Louisville)

Whether you’re in a sashimi mood or chasing roll after roll, Sumo Sushi All You Can Eat serves fresh sushi with ramen and crispy tempura in the mix. It’s the no-fuss, bring-your-appetite kind of spot locals crave, with online ordering when the couch wins.

From the Louisville newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Burger Boy

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Make this week easier with Burger Boy, a true Louisville diner turning out no-nonsense burgers and breakfast that tastes like it should.…

1450 S Brook St (Louisville)

Make this week easier with Burger Boy, a true Louisville diner turning out no-nonsense burgers and breakfast that tastes like it should. Simple, satisfying, and exactly the kind of comfort you want when life needs fewer decisions and more flavor.

From the Louisville newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Southern fried chicken, ham hocks & drinks served in a down-to-earth diner with a vintage vibe.

802 S Clay St (Louisville)

Southern fried chicken, ham hocks & drinks served in a down-to-earth diner with a vintage vibe.

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Nashville style hot chicken, Southern sides & boozy milkshakes at this easygoing counter serve.

736 E Market St (Louisville)

Nashville style hot chicken, Southern sides & boozy milkshakes at this easygoing counter serve.

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Gralehaus

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Eclectic cafe serving seasonal breakfast & lunch, plus craft beer & coffee, with B&B rooms upstairs.

1001 Baxter Ave (Louisville)

Eclectic cafe serving seasonal breakfast & lunch, plus craft beer & coffee, with B&B rooms upstairs.

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Classic burgers and fries are served at this no-frills 24-hour diner.

3334 Frankfort Ave (Louisville)

Classic burgers and fries are served at this no-frills 24-hour diner.

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Burgers piled high with toppings served in a chill, modern space with craft beer on tap.

829 E Market St (Louisville)

Burgers piled high with toppings served in a chill, modern space with craft beer on tap.

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Hip option for elevated American comfort food and a full bar including cocktails and American wines.

280 W Jefferson St (Louisville)

Hip option for elevated American comfort food and a full bar including cocktails and American wines.

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Decade

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Neighborhood venue serving refined dishes, including gluten-free options, and cocktails.

1076 E Washington St (Louisville)

Neighborhood venue serving refined dishes, including gluten-free options, and cocktails.

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Levantine eatery (with a patio) offering a menu of chef-driven plates for sharing, plus drinks, cocktails, and wine, in an upscale…

636 E Market St (Louisville)

Levantine eatery (with a patio) offering a menu of chef-driven plates for sharing, plus drinks, cocktails, and wine, in an upscale environment.

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Sarino

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Modern-rustic Italian eatery serving pasta & Neapolitan pizza, plus patio dining, cocktails & beers.

1030 Goss Ave (Louisville)

Modern-rustic Italian eatery serving pasta & Neapolitan pizza, plus patio dining, cocktails & beers.

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Farm-to-table market and cafe with outdoor seating offering fresh produce, sandwiches, salads and pastries.

3020 River Rd (Louisville)

Farm-to-table market and cafe with outdoor seating offering fresh produce, sandwiches, salads and pastries.

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Bustling, casual eatery serving up Spanish small plates & cocktails, including mojitos.

2231 Holiday Manor Center (Louisville)

Bustling, casual eatery serving up Spanish small plates & cocktails, including mojitos.

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Roomy venue for BBQ & cocktails featuring a hip, old-school atmosphere & outdoor seating.

434 S 4th St (Louisville)

Roomy venue for BBQ & cocktails featuring a hip, old-school atmosphere & outdoor seating.

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Yi Sushi Omakase

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Omakase sushi restaurant plating fresh fish, along with a sleek bar seating area.

1331 Bardstown Rd (Louisville)

Omakase sushi restaurant plating fresh fish, along with a sleek bar seating area.

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City Barbeque

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Counter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.

4027 Poplar Level Rd (Poplar Level)

Counter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.

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Asian-influenced tacos & quesadillas, creative sushi offerings & happy-hour deals in casual digs.

1543 Bardstown Rd (Louisville)

Asian-influenced tacos & quesadillas, creative sushi offerings & happy-hour deals in casual digs.

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Hammerheads

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Tiny hot spot serving creative pub grub like duck fat fries, plus various beers, from basement digs.

921 Swan St (Louisville)

Tiny hot spot serving creative pub grub like duck fat fries, plus various beers, from basement digs.

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Industrial-chic bistro for New American small plates & mains, plus imaginative craft cocktails.

2011 Grinstead Dr (Louisville)

Industrial-chic bistro for New American small plates & mains, plus imaginative craft cocktails.

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Wing Zone

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Casual counter-serve chain offering wings with an array of signature sauces & other fast fare.

3505 Poplar Level Rd (Louisville)

Casual counter-serve chain offering wings with an array of signature sauces & other fast fare.

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Popular brunch spot offering breakfast staples such as chicken and waffles, in a casual setting.

984 Barret Ave (Louisville)

Popular brunch spot offering breakfast staples such as chicken and waffles, in a casual setting.

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Catering service offering locally sourced cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

2425 Portland Ave (Louisville)

Catering service offering locally sourced cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

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Kansas City-style BBQ ribs & other meats, plus many sides, are served in comfy, old-school quarters.

102 Bauer Ave (Louisville)

Kansas City-style BBQ ribs & other meats, plus many sides, are served in comfy, old-school quarters.

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Mayan Cafe

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Cozy, modern cafe serving creative farm-to-table Mexican & Pan-Latin eats, fresh juices & cocktails.

813 E Market St (Louisville)

Cozy, modern cafe serving creative farm-to-table Mexican & Pan-Latin eats, fresh juices & cocktails.

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White-linen eatery featuring a menu of upscale new Italian cuisine as well as top-shelf bar options.

2300 Frankfort Ave (Louisville)

White-linen eatery featuring a menu of upscale new Italian cuisine as well as top-shelf bar options.

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The Table

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Pay-what-you-can community eatery serving seasonal soups, salads & sandwiches in rustic digs.

1800 Portland Ave (Louisville)

Pay-what-you-can community eatery serving seasonal soups, salads & sandwiches in rustic digs.

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Feast BBQ

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BBQ plates, sandwiches & tacos served with Southern-leaning sides, desserts & cocktails.

909 E Market St #100 (Louisville)

BBQ plates, sandwiches & tacos served with Southern-leaning sides, desserts & cocktails.

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bar Vetti

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Easygoing, modern pick offering housemade pastas, pizzas & sharing plates, plus beer & wine.

727 E Market St (Louisville)

Easygoing, modern pick offering housemade pastas, pizzas & sharing plates, plus beer & wine.

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Hip, contemporary pizza joint in a former VFW post serving New York–style pies, subs & craft beers.

1045 Goss Ave (Louisville)

Hip, contemporary pizza joint in a former VFW post serving New York–style pies, subs & craft beers.

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Proof On Main

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Contemporary artwork & locally sourced Southern fare distinguish this airy, 21c Museum Hotel eatery.

702 W Main St (Louisville)

Contemporary artwork & locally sourced Southern fare distinguish this airy, 21c Museum Hotel eatery.

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Pizza Lupo

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Pizza Lupo turns weeknights into something special with wood-fired Neapolitan pies, handmade pastas, and a seasonal menu that always hits…

1540 Frankfort Ave (Louisville)

Pizza Lupo turns weeknights into something special with wood-fired Neapolitan pies, handmade pastas, and a seasonal menu that always hits just right. Pair it with natural wine or a bracing Italian amaro, and you’ll remember why they were voted Best Pizza in Louisville four years running.

From the Louisville newsletter, August 15, 2026

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Highland Morning

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Quaint cafe with a menu of homestyle Southern breakfast & lunch eats in tiny, bustling quarters.

1416 Bardstown Rd (Louisville)

Quaint cafe with a menu of homestyle Southern breakfast & lunch eats in tiny, bustling quarters.

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FABD Smokehouse

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Traditional barbecue & more plus a broad libations menu in rustic digs with free miniature golf.

3204 Frankfort Ave (Louisville)

Traditional barbecue & more plus a broad libations menu in rustic digs with free miniature golf.

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River Road BBQ

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Spartan, no-nonsense smoked-meat specialist serving sandwiches & BBQ by the pound along with sides.

3017 River Rd (Louisville)

Spartan, no-nonsense smoked-meat specialist serving sandwiches & BBQ by the pound along with sides.

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