With a bright casual yet stylish atmosphere and a laid back vibe, Mussel & Burger Bar is quite popular with the local crowd. From youngsters, working professionals to families, the restaurant has an eclectic crowd stopping by for a bite or an after-work drink. Colorful cocktails in mason jars share space with wooden platters piled with a juicy burger and crisp fries. The place can get crowded especially on weekends, so expect a wait. Popular items on the menu include Moules Basquaise , Spicy Calamari, Argentinean Burger, Truffled Fries and the C.E.O. Burger. If you love burgers and seafood, Mussel & Burger Bar is certainly worth a visit to satiate those cravings. They don't take reservations, so it's a good idea to get there early.
Aspen Creek Grill is a full service, comfort casual dining restaurant and bar. The restaurant features made-from-scratch fresh food with a variety of choices! From family farm raised corn fed premium Black Angus hand-cut steaks, freshly chopped salads, house smoked ribs, rich and creamy pastas, and juicy double patty burgers, to a full bar with daily specials featuring freshly-squeezed lime margaritas, specialty drinks and domestic as well as craft beers on tap. Aspen Creek Grill offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with relaxing comfort of a mountain lodge theme for family-friendly dining and also a great destination for a more lively night out with friends.
The Table
Located off Interstate 64 in Louisville, The Table is a community cafe that follows the pay-what-you-can policy. To prepare their delectable eats, this restaurant uses fresh ingredients that are sourced from local farms and markets. Some of the dishes served here are soups, sandwiches, sliders, fries and salads. This eatery offers their patrons a number of payments options here. Patrons can pay as much as they can for their meal, contribute by paying for several extra meals or they can volunteer here at the cafe.
Varanese
Varenese is a chic and modern restaurant and is known for their New American and Mediterranean cuisines. The restaurant is passionate about the concept of farms to table and you will find only the freshest local ingredients used in the food. Their four seasons patio is a beautiful extension of the building and has a breathtaking 20-foot slate water wall. It is enclosed by winding glass doors which can be retracted to give you a great outdoor dining experience. You will just relish their signature dishes like stuffed crab avocado, curried lamb and lentil soup, a flat-iron steak with mushroom and Parmesan risotto, and the bourbon barrel-smoked pork chop. Chef’s specials are really amazing, and there three or four each evening. Their yummylicious Tres leches cake and the toffee-marshmallow bread pudding with salted caramel ice cream makes choosing a tussle. Veranese has a good list of wine and special cocktail lists to go with the menu. You will surely be pampered by their great customer service, food, live entertainment, and making it into an amazing dining experience.
Emerging from the alcoholic waves of post-Prohibition activity, Jack Fry's tavern opened up way back in 1933. Mr. Fry closed the original incarnation of the restaurant in 1972 and it changed hands for a few years until it re-opened with the same moniker in 1987. The new owner (a former waitress at old Jack's) still pays homage to the man with his old horse racing pictures and other sports memorabilia hanging on the walls. The menu features a slate of elegant classics such as veal tenderloin and foie gras; it's open for lunch and dinner.
Feast BBQ, located in the NuLu neighborhood of Louisville offers exciting and succulent barbecued meats. A counter-only restaurant, the menu of Feast BBQ loads up on classic Southern-style eats such as Fried Pickles and Pork Cakes for snacks, while main dishes contain Pulled Pork and Brisket. Vegetarian, gluten-free and soy-free options are available, and the painstaking effort that goes into the process of barbecue can be tasted in every bite. Feast BBQ does not accept reservations, so get in here early for a bite of their superbly smoked BBQ dishes.
Located in the heart of downtown Louisville on the ground floor of the 21c Museum Hotel, Proof on Main has captured the hearts, minds and palates of diners throughout the city. Inside the blend is modern and chic, but upon first glance it looks like an ersatz safari scene, with large sculpted faux animals such as tigers and zebras on the walls. The white tablecloths and elegant, light wooden fixtures and chairs only add to the eclectic mix. The food is just as varied, and though most would classify it as New American, the kitchen tries to transcend any compartmentalization or label. And with dishes such as diver scallops on rice grits or traditional Italian campanelle made with local lamb, it's easy to understand why.
