Best restaurants near me in Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill, KY

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1. Volare Italian Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(4236)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 39 times today

Discover and savor Italian at its finest!Whether you choose to dine in our main dining area, year-round patio, or private dining facility; Volare boasts an intimate and beautiful setting.Come experience the ultimate in entertaining… a special occasion at Volare. Inspired cuisine, beautiful surroundings and impeccable service are the hallmarks of a great event. You deserve nothing less, and we promise even more.

2. Bourbons Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(1692)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 7 times today

Located on Frankfort Avenue restaurant row in the historic Clifton neighborhood, we offer more than 130 bourbons, as well as a selection of antique expression whiskies that you won’t find anywhere else.Bourbons features upscale dining in an elegant but casual atmosphere and a bourbon-inspired seasonal menu graced by southern inspired cuisine.Chef - Jereme McFarlandSous Chef - Samuel VarjuSoul Chef Justin Shewell Event Coordinator- Margot’ McMillen

3. Varanese

4.7

Exceptional(4665)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 21 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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4. DiFabio's Casapela

4.8

Exceptional(1057)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 6 times today

Family owned and operated Italian restaurant with traditional Italian cuisine, Lasagna and Chicken Parmigian, and some eclectic items as well, Pan Grilled Salmon and Gorgonzola Filet.

5. Le Moo

4.7

Exceptional(5849)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 65 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. La Bodeguita De Mima

4.9

Exceptional(4176)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cuban • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 134 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.

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7. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.8

Exceptional(7542)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown Louisville

Booked 80 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. Porcini

4.8

Exceptional(2922)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 30 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 8 or more, please contact the restaurant at (502) 894-8686 to make a reservation.

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9. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

4.8

Exceptional(7193)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown Louisville

Booked 102 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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10. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(2650)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 55 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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MandyVIP
Central Kentucky •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Love the food here! Great bourbon selection. Best mussels in town.
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Bourbons BistroPrice: Moderate• Southern• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.7
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Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food, great place, a little loud in some of the rooms.
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La Bodeguita De MimaPrice: Moderate• Cuban• East Market St - NuLu
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4.9
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Alétha
Central Kentucky •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our meals were delectable and beautiful to see when they came out. Always a 5-star experience at Volare.
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Volare Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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Phoenix / Arizona •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We always enjoy going to DiFabio’s when we are in town. Great atmosphere, great service and amazing food. Tonight was no different. The filet was cooked perfectly and the chicken Parmesan melted in your mouth. Throw in the house wine, the lemoncello and they were the icing on the cake. We topped our evening with the flourless chocolate cake. YUM. Highly recommended if you like Italian food.
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DiFabio's CasapelaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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RobertVIP
Central Kentucky •114 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
We attended a special, Jefferson Reserve Bourbon event. The food was delicious that was paired with the bourbon. Service was spot on, attentive and prompt. Looking forward to the next event.
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VaranesePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.7

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1. Volare Italian Restaurant

2. Bourbons Bistro

3. Varanese

4. DiFabio's Casapela

5. Le Moo

6. La Bodeguita De Mima

7. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

8. Porcini

9. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

10. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

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