Best Lunch Restaurants in Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

59 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails

4.3

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 55 times today

A unique dining experience with Southern flare located just minutes from Downtown Louisville, NULU, and The Highlands. Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy comfort food classics, huge sandwiches, signature salads, an extensive bourbon and wine list, scratch-made entrées, fresh baked goods, and much more. Voted LEO Weekly Readers' Choice #1 Lunch Spot.

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2. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(2573)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 46 times today

Repeal is Whiskey Row’s only oak-fired steakhouse, located at the birthplace of J.T.S. Brown & Sons Bourbon Company in Louisville. A stylish departure from a traditional steakhouse, Repeal uses a wood-fired grill stoked daily with reclaimed American Oak bourbon barrels. Repeal is a tribute to the Repeal of Prohibition – a place to see, be seen and celebrate the rich tradition of the building in which it resides.Now serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

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3. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

4.9

Exceptional(6952)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown Louisville

Booked 119 times today

The first & only steakhouse of its kind in the Louisville area, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse serves only dry-aged USDA prime beef. While steak is the foundation of the menu, Jeff Ruby's promises to please seafood lovers as well with its raw/sushi bar & seafood entrees.Jeff Ruby regulars will be pleased to know that their favorite signature items from the Cincinnati restaurants will be well represented in Louisville. The bone-in filet, the 7 cheese baked macaroni, creamed spinach, truffle flake, & of course Jeff Ruby's secret recipe cheesecake are all staples of the Louisville menu.Styled after the great NY steakhouses of the 1930s & '40s, Jeff Ruby's promises to be as pleasing visually as it is to the palate. French art-deco design, plush mohair upholstery, hand-selected antique furniture, and cinematic crystal chandeliers anchored by a 1950s-era antique are featured in the Starz series Magic City and the 32-foot wall of wine.

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4. La Bodeguita De Mima

4.9

Exceptional(3997)

Price: Moderate

• Cuban • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 95 times today

Hailing From Cuba, Fernando and Yaniel Martinez have brought their passion and love to the plate, showcasing generations of love passed on by their mothers. Are you ready to experience some of the best Cuban food this side of the equator?From plantains to the classic Cuban sandwich, we have all of the classic Cuban specialties covered with our twist, of course! Come visit us to see what Louisville has been missing.At Mima's, we believe in creating an inviting and invigorating atmosphere. That's why you can find different choices to choose from. Whether you're enjoying a delicious dinner in our dining room, a tasty Mojito at our bar, or even a fine hand-rolled cigar on our patio, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

5. Le Moo

4.7

Exceptional(5733)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 39 times today

Louisville’s locally owned “Le Moo” is a dimly lit ambiance inspiring an elevated yet unstuffy menu of fine steakhouse fare +100 bourbons, yet there’s no jacket required. A must-do for dinner + brunch in Lou, KY.-Food Network “Top 25 Steakhouses in America”, -“Best Boozy Brunch”, Readers Choice“ Go ultra-luxe at Le Moo with a unique chef's tableside presentation of theMiyazaki Wagyu, a Grade A5, marble score-10 cut from Miyazaki, Japan, considered the best steak in the world. Mark the moment with a complimentary certificate of authenticity featuring an official nose-print from the cattle and the option to add your fingerprint.”“ Next-level things by calling ahead and requesting to dine at Le Moo's one-of-a-kind vintage Louis Vuitton booth, which is made with 17 pieces of vintage luggage and accommodates four to five diners.” - OpenTable Editorial TeamBest in Louisville for Birthday dinner celebrations due to the ‘your age off your steak’ deal and the special experience surprises.

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6. Porch Kitchen & Bar

4.3

Awesome(839)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown Louisville

Booked 29 times today

Serving comfort food and a soulful experience, Porch Kitchen & Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & weekend brunch.

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7. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7

Exceptional(7383)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown Louisville

Booked 65 times today

River House Restaurant and Raw Bar is Louisville’s premiere riverfront dining destination. It is the vision of award-winning chef and restaurateur John Varanese and seats 330 in its main dining room, raw bar, and patio. Guests experience a charming “home like” atmosphere as they enter the restaurant from the front porch garden area. Enter through a 20-foot tall by 40-foot wide water wall, and enjoy intimate decor, and a floor-to-ceiling glass wall overlooking the back courtyard and river, River House is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. The menu features regional cuisine with a Southern flair and an emphasis on fresh seafood including Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, BBQ Braised Beef Short Rib, and the Maker’s Mark Bourbon Barrel Smoked Salmon. Our 15 foot raw bar features assorted raw oysters, king crab, and jumbo shrimp. Reservations are recommended. We look forward to serving you!

8. Le Relais

4.8

Exceptional(1868)

Price: Expensive

• French • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 10 times today

Please call 502-451-9020 for groups of 6 or more. Reservations preferred. Situated in the historic airport terminal of Bowman Field, Le Relais offers a fine dining experience like no other in Louisville. Here you’ll find exquisite French cuisine, prepared with only the finest, freshest ingredients, combined with relaxed, first-class service and an intimate, 1940s art-deco interior reminiscent of the café from the movie “Casablanca”.We are also open every last Friday of the month for Lunch from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please visit open table to make your reservation.

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9. Guacamole Modern Mexican

4.8

Exceptional(1777)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 42 times today

Guacamole Modern Mexican is Louisville’s destination for authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Our award-winning chefs have created a menu that typifies the best of Mexican food and cocktails while still bringing their own inimitable style and personality to the plate and glass. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of our one of a kind restaurant featuring handcrafted cocktails, fresh ingredients, and contemporary vibes.

10. Walker's Exchange

3.6

Very Good(508)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 3 times today

After a long awaited return we are now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.We are the rich flavors of Louisville, warming souls through mouth watering delights - evident throughout our breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and invigorating tonics.Walker's Exchange is an American Brasserie serving all the substantials and delicacies of our fair city. Breakfast Buffet available from 7am-10:30am dailyLunch is available from 11am-2pmDinner is available from 5pm-9pmJockey Silks bourbon bar is available from 11am-Close dailyVisit Walker's Exchange on The Belvedere on the 2nd floor of the Galt House Hotel West Tower.

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Gregg
Indiana •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent as always with service, food and atmosphere spot on!
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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - LouisvillePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown Louisville
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4.9
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Jenni
Central Kentucky •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent service and the Holiday ambiance eas great.
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The Café Southern Kitchen & CocktailsPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Louisville
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4.3
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Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
In town for NCAA volleyball tournament & made reservations for dinner with our teenage daughters. Both food and drinks were amazing and even the pickiest eater enjoyed her meal(empanadas). The presentation & service were just as excellent as the taste of the food. Hope we have a reason to return to Louisville so we can eat here again.
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La Bodeguita De MimaPrice: Moderate• Cuban• East Market St - NuLu
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4.9
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EricaVIP
Central Kentucky •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Walter is the best server EVER!!!!! I love him so much. Extremely attentive, nice and personable. He makes everything about LeMoo even better. Our food was fantastic as usual! Job well done team.
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Le MooPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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4.7
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HammadVIP
Chicago / Illinois •43 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Five Stars for Repeal! My recent visit to Repeal was nothing short of extraordinary. As always, the food was delicious, leaving my taste buds singing with joy. The service was top-notch, thanks to the attentive and friendly Ibrahim, who made our dining experience even more enjoyable. From start to finish, Repeal continues to impress with its impeccable standards and warm hospitality. It’s definitely a spot I highly recommend to anyone looking for an unforgettable culinary experience.
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Repeal Oak Fired SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Louisville
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4.8

Best Lunch Restaurants in Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

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59 restaurants available nearby

1. The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails

2. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

3. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

4. La Bodeguita De Mima

5. Le Moo

6. Porch Kitchen & Bar

7. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

8. Le Relais

9. Guacamole Modern Mexican

10. Walker's Exchange

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