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1. Malone's - Louisville

4.7

Exceptional(3795)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • East Louisville

Booked 102 times today

Malone’s is pleased to offer the widest selection of fresh, hand-cut USDA Prime steaks. In addition to their steak selection, the diverse menu offers something for everyone. Enjoy freshly made salads, fresh fish and seafood selections, sandwiches, house favorites and seasonal chef features. Malone’s is the perfect destination for lunch or dinner with family and friends, professional meetings, and celebrations.Reservations and walk-ins welcome. Due to the number of booths in the Malone's dining room, parties greater than 8 guests will be split. Large parties may contact our Private Dining Director for reservations by email, malonesprimelou@bhglex.com or phone, 859-312-4331.

2. Watch Hill Proper

4.7

Exceptional(66)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • East Louisville

Booked 7 times today

Watch Hill Proper Bourbon Bar & Kitchen is a unique restaurant experience located in the heart of bourbon country. Open to the public, we offer the largest selection of American whiskey in the country along with a world class cocktail program made entirely with American whiskey. Chef Michael Crouch is a master of blending flavor to pair with our whiskey, cocktails, and wine offerings.

3. Cuvee Wine Table

4.7

Exceptional(509)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • East Louisville

Booked 3 times today

Resting in the East End of Louisville, Cuvee Wine Table is a wine bar and restaurant with comfortable tables and patio perfect for any wine fan – no matter your skill level! We’re ready for the person with no wine knowledge curious to learn and try new wines as well as the experienced wine connoisseur with an extensive list of personal selections made by co-owner and Master Sommelier Scott Harper. Cuvee also has several craft beers on tap and a full bar for cocktails. And, we feature a happy hour!Open for dinner, for a quick bite or an elegant full table dining experience. The menu includes small plates and entrees with a variety of cured meats, artisanal cheeses, flat breads and our special daily entree. The eclectic wine program lead by Master Sommelier Scott Harper serves a huge wine selection including more than 55 wines available by the taste or glass. Our award wining wine list is all available for retail to go sales.

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4. Malone's Louisville - Curbside - ToGo

5.0

Exceptional(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • East Louisville

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5. Grassa Gramma

4.7

Exceptional(4483)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Westport Rd - Lyndon

Booked 71 times today

Open for Dine-in or Carry-out. Grassa Gramma joins its award-winning upscale-casual sister eateries The Village Anchor and Le Moo Steak House as one of the premiere dining spots in the region. Inspired by an eclectic mix of northern and southern Italian fare, Grassa Gramma brings together all of the elements for which Grangier’s restaurants are known—fresh and interesting foods, intriguing and overtly unique atmospheres and warm and friendly service. With its stone and bronze finishes, period furnishings and tapestries, and rich velvets and leathers, Grassa Gramma offers a truly authentic Italian dining experience unmatched in the region in an unimaginable environment. Our Chefs and Managers welcome you and your guests to experience Grassa Gramma for your next dining experience.

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6. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.8

Exceptional(7566)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown Louisville

Booked 69 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!

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7. The Village Anchor

4.6

Exceptional(3931)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Anchorage

Booked 29 times today

The Village Anchor offers a unique setting in Louisville’s east end, both for personal and professional occasions. The Village Anchor Restaurant and Anchor Bar on the main floor bring together stone, red leathers, rich worn velvets, wrought iron, dark woods, Italian appointments, Carrera marble, and the original crimson red beer taps from Churchill Down’s Silks Bar. It offers an upscale-casual, fun environment with an inimitable European flavor and exotic French flair. The lower level Sea Hag Pub offers a completely different look and feel. The “Hag” brings together brick, worn woods, hand-wrought iron, stone, and copper. The 30-foot copper bar with built-in ice troughs chill your favorite brew or wine.Please recognize that we do our best to accommodate patio dining reservations, though seating is based on weather and availability.

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8. The Capital Grille - Louisville

4.8

Exceptional(1005)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Westport Rd - Lyndon

Booked 58 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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9. Connors Steak & Seafood - Louisville

4.7

Exceptional(1994)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Middletown

Booked 82 times today

Connors Steak & Seafood specializes in fresh seafood and premium aged steaks, as well as gourmet salads, pastas and more! Enjoy a memorable evening with friends and family in our well-appointed dining rooms, or stop by for the lunch you and your associates deserve. Our friendly service and flavorful fare will keep you coming back for more.

10. Mesh - Louisville

4.7

Exceptional(3648)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • St Matthews

Booked 34 times today

Mesh blends contemporary elegance and comfort with innovative cuisine and excellent service. The original menu and unique decor make Mesh an ideal setting for business meetings, romantic evenings, or a night out with friends.A meal at Mesh is one you won't soon forget and value you won’t believe.

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Updated on 3/26/2025

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M
Mari
1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Jimmy our sever was great. The food was amazing.Their bread was very yummy.
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Grassa GrammaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Westport Rd - Lyndon
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4.7
M
Marie
Central Kentucky •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great meal, as always. Salmon was perfect and steak was great too. And Vince was awesome!
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Malone's - LouisvillePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• East Louisville
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4.7
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Skylar
Central Kentucky •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great ambiance, amazing food, service, and the best bourbon selection you could imagine. Highly recommend
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Watch Hill ProperPrice: Expensive• American• East Louisville
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4.7
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JeffVIP
Nashville •97 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 15, 2025
Scott and his team are always great! Wines, apps, flatbread, and dessert were excellent. Another great night out at Cuvée!
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Cuvee Wine TablePrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• East Louisville
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4.7

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