Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Kentucky

18 restaurants available nearby

1. Le Moo

4.7

Exceptional(5733)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 32 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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2. 211 Clover Lane Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1177)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • St Matthews

Booked 7 times today

211 Clover Lane is an intimate, hidden gem in the heart of St. Matthews. Using the finest ingredients from local purveyors and fish from both coasts. The menu changes weekly and the wine selections are all boutique. French country decor and beautifully presented dishes are found at 211 Clover Lane.

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3. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7

Exceptional(7383)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown Louisville

Booked 64 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!

4. Porcini

4.8

Exceptional(2848)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 34 times today

Established in 1992, Porcini is an independent, award-winning restaurant located in the Historic Crescent Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. We specialize in Northern Italian cuisine, excellent service, and offer an extensive selection of fine wines, bourbons, and signature cocktails. Over the last 30 years, we have been privileged to be a part of so many great memories here in our dining room, bar, private dining room, and patio. * For Parties of 6 or more, Please Contact the Restaurant to make a Reservation

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5. Osteria Italian Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(2228)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Westport Rd - Lyndon

Booked 18 times today

Seafood with Italian Influences by our Executive Chef Seth Butkus! Expect fresh seafood, house-made pastas, an extensive wine list, outdoor seating, and a lively atmosphere! We have two Private Dining Rooms available and we are located in the Westport Village Shopping Center in Louisville, Ky. Our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm including 1/2 Price Glasses of Wine and Discounted Small Bites.

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6. Guacamole Modern Mexican

4.8

Exceptional(1777)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 40 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.

7. Varanese

4.7

Exceptional(4627)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 31 times today

Varanese settled in Louisville because of its successful independent dining scene, and he believes that the people of Louisville will appreciate fresh ingredients, prepared with a creative flair and a culturally diverse menu. Varanese’s eclectic menu boasts an array of options from stuffed grape leaves, and fried green tomato salad, to new signature entrées: the seared boneless pork chop, and caramelized orange salmon. Finish with a fried banana accompanied by a house-made oatmeal cookie dough ice cream dessert. This New American style restaurant will comfortably seat 150 guests between its bar, dining room and four seasons patio. The four seasons patio of Varanese is an addition to the building, which has a dramatic 20-foot slate water wall. The space is enclosed by a serpentine of glass doors, which retract to offer an outdoor dining experience. Varanese is located at 2106 Frankfort Ave. in the Historic Clifton neighborhood

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8. Seviche A Latin Restaurant - Highlands

4.8

Exceptional(2708)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 21 times today

Seviche is Nuevo Latino, an eclectic mix of the traditional flavors of Latin American cuisine and its influences infused into new contemporary dishes. Our chef creates new exciting flavorful dishes based on his heritage and formal training. Chef Anthony Lamas has received national acclaim, John Mariani of Esquire Magazine exclaims "Seviche has emerged as one of America's best and most innovative Nuevo Latino-style restaurants, with plenty of the chef's personality packed into every dish." Seviche has received 4 stars from local food critics and continues to be a stand out among Louisville's top independent restaurants. We have just completed an extensive renovation and expansion. New features include updated bar area, cocktail lounge, state of the art restrooms and 60 person private dining room.

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9. Brasserie Provence

4.7

Exceptional(2481)

Price: Expensive

• French • Middletown

Booked 13 times today

Award-winning Brasserie Provence is a local family-owned and operated restaurant offering casual, upscale dining and traditional French cuisine with a South-of-France flair. A large selection of Provençal and classical French dishes expertly prepared by Chef Patrick Gosden and his staff offer something for everyone at an affordable price. Enjoy Southern French wine by the glass, signature cocktails, French, Belgian and local Kentucky beer, and select bottles of wine from Provence and the Pacific Northwest. Ample seating is available in the brasserie-style bar, the warm and inviting dining room, and the seasonal outdoor patio. Parties of six to twelve can be seated at the generously-sized Chef's Table, parties or meetings of up to 40 are accommodated in the Private Dining Room, and the entire restaurant is available for events of up to 200 people. Free parking is available in our spacious lot. Join us Mon-Fri for Lunch and Mon-Sat for Dinner to experience a taste of Provence!

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10. Bristol Bar & Grille - East

4.5

Awesome(810)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Louisville

Booked 16 times today

Our Dining Room and Patio are now open!!! WE ARE ALSO OFFERING CARRYOUT, CURBSIDE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY FROM 11:00 AM to 8 PM Monday thru Thursday, 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM Friday and Saturday, and 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday. We are also exited to announce the return of our family and friends' favorite - the Bristol Sunday Brunch buffet. Home of the Green Chili Wontons, Louisville’s favorite guilty pleasure, Bristol Bar & Grille has been the city’s neighborhood restaurant since 1977. Original menu dishes include the classic Bristol Burger and aged, charbroiled New York Strip steak as well as new favorites like Pork Dijonnaise and Theresa’s Sweet Chili Linguine. We source ingredients from local farmers. Certified Bourbon Stewards are on staff to guide diners on selection of Kentucky’s native spirit. Bristol Bar & Grille East is located at 300 North Hurstbourne Parkway, north of Shelbyville Road. Guests can opt to sit in the traditional dining room or the outside patio.

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Central Kentucky •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had the best time at Osteria. Our waitress was very professional and attentive. The lobster bisque was delicious, and so were the scallops. The tiramisu was the perfect end to the evening. We'll definitely be coming back.
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Osteria Italian SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Westport Rd - Lyndon
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4.7
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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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Sandy
Central Kentucky •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I’m so glad I chose this restaurant for my mom‘s 80th birthday! The food was amazing! The service was amazing! The online pictures of the restaurant itself on the inside, did not do it justice. Loved the ambience. Dress was from very casual to semi formal, as we went at Christmas time and there were a lot of corporate Christmas parties. It was a beautiful setting with a lovely Christmas tree that everyone wanted to take pictures in front of. I highly recommend!
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River House Restaurant & Raw BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Louisville
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4.7
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Richard
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Outstanding place to dine. Food was superbly prepared. Our waiter, Richard was attentive, friendly, and professional. I thought it was quite interesting how much the waitresses and waiters helped each other. The ambience was most enjoyable with low lighting, candles, old brick and wood. I did give it 4 instead of 5 stars, for value as it is on the expensive site, but well worth it especially for special occasions. We were celebrating our 51st wedding anniversary and will return for such times
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PorciniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.8
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Fred
Central Kentucky •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This is a fantastic restaurant. The ambience is elegant, but old school although I have been here many times the food seems better than ever. It was very busy when we were there so the service was a little slow, but attentive and knowledgeable all the same. This is clearly a top five restaurant in Louisville
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211 Clover Lane RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• St Matthews
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4.8

Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Kentucky

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Le Moo

2. 211 Clover Lane Restaurant

3. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4. Porcini

5. Osteria Italian Seafood

6. Guacamole Modern Mexican

7. Varanese

8. Seviche A Latin Restaurant - Highlands

9. Brasserie Provence

10. Bristol Bar & Grille - East

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