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Bud's Tavern

4.1 (57 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Barbeque
Open • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Renae D.

It was just okay. It took a while (10 minutes or longer) for someone to come take our drink order. Service lacked & it seemed like there wasn't much effort. The food was just okay too. My wings needed to be well done but they had good flavor. The place is spacious but I'm not sure how they keep up with service if it was like that way early in the afternoon.

Kelly S.

I have had this place on my list of restaurants to try and hands down we will be going back sooner rather than later. The food was so good, service was wonderful, and the atmosphere was just what we needed!! We sat at the bar and had a wonderful bartender taking care of us. She made great recommendations and I'm already wanting to go back! I'm probably going to have dreams of those hush puppies tonight (not pictured bc i stole them from my husband's plate)!

Julia I.

I saw this place on Facebook literally last night and the pictures of the food looked so good I HAD to come try. Service was great, food was 10/10, they were fast friendly and attentive. We got drinks after our food and sat down to play slots. The vibe was so chill and welcoming. Overall amazing experience and the food was so good we will definitely be back regularly!

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Queenie W.

Came here with a friend of mine for lunch since he heard they had great fish and his friend was right!!! We each ordered the fish dinner and the fish was excellent. Fish was not greasy with the right amount of batter. He enjoyed his onion rings while I liked my seasoned fries. We both agreed that the coleslaw was great. The restaurant had generous servings and reasonably priced. The staff were very pleasant and the place was clean.

Buds is always a good time. We LOVE the new pizza on the menu. Service has always been great no matter whos waiting on us. Good vibes and a fun atmosphere! Highly recommend:)

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Tony W.

This place is a little hidden gem. The food was really good. You have to understand this is tavern food but it is done very well. The bowl of beans with cornbread pancake yummmmy. Tuesday night is local live music. Can get a little loud but you can go to the other side of the tavern to get away from it. So if you are looking for some good for and entertainment give Buds a try.

Crazy fun nachos! And massive!

Great service, excellent food, clean and comfortable local pub! Don't let the outside throw you off.

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Friendly service, good food. A little slow but they were packed so understandable. Would go back

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This is the new buds tavern. I'm happy the legacy continues because Louisvillians grew up with this place

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1 year ago

Ever time I eat there bugs flying around the bar one of the srever ask for 25^ tip every time or if just drink up there

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1 year ago

The food and service was great. Friendly atmosphere. The fish fingers and slaw were delicious.

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2 years ago

This place is great. Friendly staff, lots of TVs, kid friendly, clean, etc etc. I could go on. I would suggest visiting.

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3 years ago

I was here for a painting party. Couldn't have had better service. Definitely coming back.

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3 years ago

Food was great. Service was a little slow but I think it was just our server. Others were really hopping around quite quickly. Will be back.

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Casual, friendly atmosphere. Food was good and reasonably priced. Service was quick and friendly. We'll certainly go back.

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2 years ago

Good times and great vibe. I feel comfortable recommending it to all my friends. You will too.

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Great neighborhood bar food. Good for families as well as just going to a bar for drinks. Casual hangout. Service is great.

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Feast BBQ - Pimento Pork Stacker with sweet potato fries

Feast BBQ

4.2(1.2k reviews)
8.8 mi•NuLu
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Visiting from out of town, decided to stop here for BBQ... arrived around 6pm and was promptly…read moreinformed that they were out of pork and brisket so I was only able to try to hot link and chicken. Both the meats were really good. Not overly smoked with sometimes takes away from the flavor of the meat. The crispy skin of the hot link added an enjoyable bite and flavor. I also tried the mac n cheese and collard greens. Both sides were really good, the collard greens were well seasoned and contained lots of meat. The mac n green could use some seasoning, but the general concept was good.

We were going to go to Doc Crows tonight, but I have been there a few times and wanted to try this…read moreplace instead - it looked really good on Yelp and their IG page. Definitely glad we checked it out, as the food was delicious. My husband and I split a plate with a few meats on it, including brisket, pulled pork, and one hot link - you can order meats à la carte or you can get a combo of sorts or tacos. My sister-in-law got the brisket tacos and she said they were tasty AF. Out of all of the meats, I liked the brisket the best but the pulled pork was also really good. We also got the pork balls, which was more like balls of meatloaf with barbecue sauce and slaw, and it was really interesting. We got sweet potato fries, but as an appetizer, and it was gigantic, it came with sour cream, which I've never seen before and also some sort of apple butter. For dessert, we got the bread pudding cubes with the white chocolate bourbon sauce, and that was really inventive and also delicious. I also forgot to mention that I got the bourbon slushy of the month, it was mint julep, and that was really good too. Overall, I would definitely come back here again, my only complaint is the price (about $65 for two of us, but that included all that meat, two appetizers, a beer, and a small slushie) but it's comparable to other barbecue places in the area IMO.

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Feast BBQ - Order at the counter on the left. Small bar with 15-20 beers on tap.

Order at the counter on the left. Small bar with 15-20 beers on tap.

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Back Deck BBQ - Bacon wrapped shrimp

Back Deck BBQ

4.3(149 reviews)
10.6 mi•Iroquois
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Back Deck BBQ was seriously incredible! The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender with the perfect…read moresmoky flavor, and the pulled pork was juicy, flavorful, and piled high. The macaroni & cheese was rich and creamy, and the yams had the perfect sweet homemade taste. But the baked beans absolutely stole the show for me. Thick, smoky, loaded with flavor, and easily some of the best baked beans I've ever had. Definitely one of my favorite BBQ spots now and hands down one of the best BBQ in Louisville, KY. Can't wait to go back!

I decided to finally come check this place out especially since it isn't too far of a drive for me…read more I walked in and didn't have to wait long which is great, I think I picked the right time because shortly after people started rolling in. I decided to get my food to go although they do have seating inside. But it's more of a grab your food and eat it at home type of vibe in my opinion. The wings were smoked really well, However there wasn't much meat on them...I had to pull past a lot of fat but the taste was flavorful! I like my wings pretty well done and I did ask if they were and the lady said yes but baby I want them to be burnt! Lol Mac and cheese was cheesy and I thought the yams were pretty sweet but enjoyable, solid meal for a Sunday night!

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Back Deck BBQ - Spare Ribs, Sliced Turkey Breast, Brisket, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Smoked Mac and Cheese, Smokey Beans, and Yams

Spare Ribs, Sliced Turkey Breast, Brisket, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Smoked Mac and Cheese, Smokey Beans, and Yams

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Hammerheads - Fried Mushrooms

Hammerheads

4.5(1.5k reviews)
8.5 mi•Germantown
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Have heard about this gem for 20 years but never tried it until last night. Wife and I sat at the…read morebar - love the atmosphere: spacious dive bar with low ceilings and wood paneling. There are also picnic tables out front. You get a faint whiff of the grill/smoker upon entering. Kylie was our bartender and she was fabulous - knowledgeable, friendly, and answered all of our questions with patience. Wife ordered a mango margarita and doesn't like a lot of tequila, so Kylie went half and gave her a shot on the side in case she wanted to add more. It was wonderful. I had a couple of beers. We started with the fried mushrooms, which aren't what you would expect. It's two large portobellos cut into chunks, battered, fried, and served with sun-dried tomato mayo. They were great. I then ordered a duck taco, brisket taco, and a side of Grippo Fries with smoked mayo. I'd never tried duck but that taco was smack-a-lackin'. The brisket taco was also good, and the fries were fantastic - sweet and spicy, fresh cut, and crispy. Wife ordered a pork belly slider and truffle fries. She enjoyed the slider but didn't care for the fries - just not her thing. The portions here are large. A side of fries will feed three people. We took a hefty portion of them home, as well as some of the mushrooms. We could've sat there at the bar and spent 3 hours socializing and enjoying a smattering of cocktails - love the setting. Look forward to going back and trying one of the burgers at some point.

As soon as I moved to the Louisville area and stated asking for restaurant recommendations,…read moreeveryone would rave about Hammerheads. Hammerheads this, duck fat fries that. I was going to a UofL women's basketball game and I FINALLY was able to make it here. I went a little overboard on the food, but everything sounded so good! I really loved the pork belly slider and the duck tacos. Mac and cheese balls always slap. Then there are the famous duck fat fries. The portion is substantial, I was thrilled with that. Flavor wise they did not change my life like I was hoping they would. Still ate them all. The locale is super unassuming from the street, but inside it is really cool, divey, and broody. The staff was super sweet and helped me get in and out efficiently so I could make it to the game. Would absolutely recommend, would absolutely come back, and would absolutely bring friends here.

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Hammerheads - Sitting at the bar

Sitting at the bar

Hammerheads - PBLT Sandwich - Definitely overall Pretty good! Needed another slice or two of pork belly but otherwise super tender. Would get again!

PBLT Sandwich - Definitely overall Pretty good! Needed another slice or two of pork belly but otherwise super tender. Would get again!

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Beer served!

Bootleg Bar-B-Q - Half bird, baked beans tater salad

Bootleg Bar-B-Q

3.9(213 reviews)
6.9 mi
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Stumbled upon this place while I was out driving and decided to give it a try! I ordered the pulled…read morechicken sandwich with Mac and cheese & Cajun Chicken Gumbo. Let's start with the sandwich, I'd say it was a 7/10. It lacked the flavor that I was expecting from a bbq place, I didn't really get any Smokey flavor like I wanted. The Mac & cheese was creamy and surprisingly good! I was also amazed at how good the Cajun chicken gumbo was, I would say that was the best thing I ordered! It was packed with flavor and a great amount of spice. I wasn't expecting the gumbo to taste better than the sandwich but the guy next to me did let me know that they were known for their wings! Next time I will go for the wings, the sandwich was good but it lacked a lot of flavor! I also ordered the butter pie, presentation was sloppy and it didn't taste as I expected it would! Overall service was quick and I'll be back for those wings.

My order was takeout, so this review is solely for their food…read more Among 7 adults, we ordered 3 lbs of pulled pork, sides of beans, Mac and cheese, twice baked taters, and green beans. Everybody loved everything, but with preferences. First of all, 3 lbs for 7 people is excessive as we learned, it lasted 2 meals with leftovers even for all 7 people. The pulled pork was moist, and fairly flavorful. My biggest gripe is not getting additional sauce to make it spicy etc to everyone's preference. The sides in order of everyone's preference: (1) Beans - great and a must have. (2) Twice baked taters - amazing potatoes with cheese and bacon, it went fast. (3) The Mac and cheese and green beans were both good, but not on the same level as the taters and beans, so I will not order them again. Overall, very pleased with the food and will plan on returning.

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Bootleg Bar-B-Q - Interior

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