The best restaurants in 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…

3105 S 2nd St

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

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

802 S Clay St

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

736 E Market St

Outpost of a casual chain serving American comfort food & specializing in chicken wings.

7405 Preston Hwy

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

1001 Baxter Ave

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

3334 Frankfort Ave

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

829 E Market St

Inventive burgers & other American bistro fare delivered alongside drinks in hip surrounds.

9200 Taylorsville Rd

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

280 W Jefferson St

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

1076 E Washington St

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

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

1030 Goss Ave

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

3020 River Rd

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

2231 Holiday Manor Center

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

434 S 4th St

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

1331 Bardstown Rd

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

4027 Poplar Level Rd (Poplar Level)

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

1543 Bardstown Rd

All-you-can-eat restaurant serving a fusion of Asian cuisines, with a heavy focus on sushi and ramen.

12951 Shelbyville Rd Ste 110 (Middletown)

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

921 Swan St

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

2011 Grinstead Dr

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

3505 Poplar Level Rd

Big roadhouse-style eatery known for its whole-hog pit-fired BBQ, with chicken, tacos & burgers.

3408 Indian Lake Dr

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

984 Barret Ave

Vibrant venue for New American grub like avocado toast, waffles, biscuits and deviled eggs, paired with cocktails and wine.

10310 Shelbyville Rd

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

2425 Portland Ave

Family-friendly sports bar with American fare from burgers to steaks, 23 HDTVs & outdoor seating.

7813 Beulah Church Rd

Casual eatery serving fried pickles and barbecue fare, with a wide range of beers to choose from.

119 S Hurstbourne Pkwy

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

102 Bauer Ave

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

813 E Market St

Outpost of a long-running local eatery featuring hickory pit-roasted pork & scratch-made sides.

9704 Old Bardstown Rd

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

2300 Frankfort Ave

Casual eatery serving slow-cooked meats including briskets, sausages, ribs and pulled pork.

801 W Kenwood Dr

Casual eatery for fried green tomatoes, meatloaf, burgers and waffles, plus cocktails and beer.

9980 Linn Station Rd

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

1800 Portland Ave

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

909 E Market St #100

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

727 E Market St

Farm-to-table American dishes served in a converted-stable dining room on a working horse farm.

10500 US-42 (Goshen)

Down-home joint with a full bar offering American comfort food, including BBQ, plus live music.

6905 Southside Dr

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

1045 Goss Ave

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

702 W Main St

Seasonally inspired Neapolitan pizza, Italian dishes & cocktails in a circa-1860s brick building.

1540 Frankfort Ave

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

1416 Bardstown Rd

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

3204 Frankfort Ave

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

3017 River Rd