Byrdie's

4.3

21 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Jan 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Byrdie's is the latest culinary adventure from the dynamic husband-and-wife team, Chef Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo. Nestled inside the vibrant Hotel Genevieve in Louisville, Kentucky, Byrdie's celebrates the rich tapestry of French cuisine infused with the warmth and flavors of the American South.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
https://www.byrdiesky.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jenner Tomaska
Private party facilities
Please contact Katrina at kbravo@byrdiesky.com

Location
730 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202
Neighborhood
East Market St - NuLu
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

21 Reviews

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Susan
VIP
Louisville
26 reviews
2.0
26 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We first had a drink at Bar Genevieve which was wonderful. Bartender was knowledgeable and very friendly. We will be back there. On to Byrdie’s; not a good experience at all!! Manager was wonderful and very accommodating. Our server, Alek was pleasant but had no knowledge of wine or liquor. We were very disappointed in wine selection (only one Pinot Noir and only by the bottle). For the restaurant to be French, the wines were not French for the most part. The bourbon selection was very disappointing; the two that we liked were $25/glass. The server told us that the reason for limited selection was that the bar was small??? We visited for awhile before we ordered. When we were ready to order, a new server said she was replacing Alek. She was very pleasant, like Alek and took our orders. We both ordered Steak Frites and one salad. We waited and waited, watching people who had come in way after us get served. We finally called the manager over to ask about our order and the server had forgotten to turn it in. She apologized profusely and assured us that it wouldn’t be too long. She did offer us another drink during our wait. It was probably 15 mins or so when we got our food. The house salad was tasty, but mounded with way too much lettuce. The steak frites were both cooked to order and tasty, somewhat worth the wait. The manager did comp most of our dinner, which was very nice, but the whole experience was not what we expected. We will not be back.
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Sarah
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a birthday celebration and what a great place for a birthday dinner. Beautiful restaurant in a unique hotel in NuLu. Very good service and the food was great.
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dawn
VIP
Louisville
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Just awful. Thankfully a good bottle of Cava. Certainly did not feel, look, or taste like a Michelin star chef was in charge. Really disappointed.
Byrdie'sResponded 1 day ago
Hi Dawn, We're really sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Byrdie's. We strive to provide our guests with a unique and enjoyable dining experience and it seems we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and we're committed to improving. Please feel free to reach out to us if you'd like to return, we would love another opportunity to impress you in the future.
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Janice
VIP
Louisville
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Only open a few weeks Byrdies was very good. It has potential to be excellent. A bit more training for staff & attention to detail is needed. Menu options are terrific, need to be available. We look forward to experiencing again.
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Alexandra
VIP
New York City
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent. The French onion soup, celery root soup, house salad, salmon, and steak frites were all excellent. The turbot filet, on the other hand, left a lot to be desired — it had many bones and tasted fishy. The latter was unfortunate because otherwise, we had a great experience.
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david
Louisville
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Very disappointing experience. Sat late for our reservation, no big deal. After 45 minutes being in the restaurant and still no drinks, not great. Our server was sweet and knowledgeable, water glasses were kept full. As far as the food, it was mostly underwhelming. The sunchoke agnolotti was the most tasty item we were served. The fois gras torchon was served with barely warm rolls and under poached pears. The pithivier was undercooked short rib wrapped in burnt pastry. And to their credit it was removed from our bill. Off nights happen.
Byrdie'sResponded 1 day ago
Hello David, We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Byrdie's. It's our goal to wow our guests through excellent service and delicious food and we regret that we missed the mark this time. We're glad to hear that our server was knowledgeable and attentive, but we're sorry that the food did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we'll certainly take it into account as we continually strive to improve our offerings. We hope you'll give us another chance to show you the true Byrdie's dining experience.
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Danelle
VIP
Louisville
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall, it was ok. Portions are small. The deviled eggs are hard-boiled eggs full of onions-this was disappointing. The staff and service are great and did what they could to improve our experience. My husband didn't care for the 48-hour short rib, which was recommended. I loved the turbot steak. I just wish the size was bigger. The scallops appetizer was good-they were slightly chewy and could have been more tender. The chocolate dessert is delicious. We walked down to Mayan Cafe to get a second dinner because we were still hungry.
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Karen
VIP
Louisville
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything on the menu we tried was phenomenal. The drink menu was not overwhelming like some other venues nearby, and we tried several of the options. The food was outstanding. Our waitress gave us the option of having salad with dinner and it added flavor and texture to the experience. The deviled eggs and the American Wagyu were our favorite items of the evening. The wine we ordered took a little longer to be delivered than expected, but they comped us dessert. The Apple Tartine was the perfect.
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Paul
Louisville
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was good but not perfect. Turbot was a little salty, endive was bland and floppy. Scallops, foie gras, chicken and dessert were great. Kind of loud. Seems like it wants to be a little higher scale but if so, don’t let people wear ball caps. Or don’t recommend business casual as your dress. Price wasn’t bad at all. Worth it and would go again
Byrdie'sResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for visiting us, Paul! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food, especially the scallops, foie gras, and dessert. We appreciate your feedback on the endive and turbot and have shared this with our team so that we can improve. While we do aim to provide an elevated experience, we welcome guests to join us in whatever attire is most comfortable for them - we hope this won't deter you from visiting us again soon!
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Deirdre
VIP
Cincinnati
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great girls night dinner. We ordered several apps/small plates and everything was delicious. Will definitely be returning.
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Byrdie's is rated 4.3 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jan 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

730 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202

Additional information

Neighborhood
East Market St - NuLu
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Contemporary Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jenner Tomaska
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
https://www.byrdiesky.com/
Private party facilities
Please contact Katrina at kbravo@byrdiesky.com

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