This was the place i chose to wait in line for before they opened. I've only ever had their…read moreAmerican Whiskey before, and really enjoyed it. (Was hopping for the 10 yr Bourbon but got the 10 yr Rye.) Had always heard good thing about the rye too but a little more than i usually pay for any bottle, but hey . . . . I was there . . . . so i did. The staff were great but if i had one complaint, it's that it was bundled with another bottle. Sure, i understand when a retail place does it but it seemed unnecessary here, even annoying.

Stopped by here while we were killing time before heading to the airport. Since it was Derby week,…read morethey had a Mint Julep menu comprised of various takes on the classic Mint Julep. I opted for the tropic & Derby after dark. The tropical one was fun with the addition of the coconut cream and the added bananas. The Derby after dark was also a front runner with the hint of chocolate added with the mint, paired very nicely! Isaiah was amazing throughout our entire reservation, staying on top of refilling our snacks that paired perfectly with the drinks and flights! They are strict on their 1.5 hour stay per table so be mindful when ordering your drinks . That said, I did overhear the servers reminding the tables of their time remaining and allowed them to ample time for last call.

Stopped in here our first night in town…read more Great burger, friendly staff. Tried the spiced old fashioned(fantastic) and the barrrl aged OF(good but heavy on the oak/bitters flavor profile). Recommended and will definitely stop in the next time we're in town.

Great atmosphere, great service and amazingly food!!…read more A must try for all right by the Yum center.

Had a great experience at this establishment. The drinks were great and the vibe is very chill. The…read morebest part of this experience was our waitress. The waitress was Heaven and she has awesome energy and was very personable. We plan come back soon. 10/10 Stars.

The Last Refuge is such a unique and fun spot! The atmosphere is cozy, creative, and welcoming from…read morethe moment you walk in. The drinks were excellent , we did not get food this trip! You can tell a lot of care goes into the menu and overall experience. The menu consist of small plates , pizzas , salads and sandwiches , and dishes with bourbon incorporated! The building was originally constructed as the Refuge of Kentucky Church (also historically known as the Market Street United Methodist Church and a German Methodist church). (1879-1880) The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Whether you're going for a casual night out, date night, or drinks with friends, this place is definitely worth visiting. We can't wait to come back and try the food!

This was a fantastic tour. Jimmy was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. I…read moredefinitely recommend

We experienced the Single Barrel tasting and tour. The history of the building and the bourbon was…read moreso fun to learn about. Be warned it will be very warm inside during the hot summer months however we were there early April so it was still comfortable inside during the tour. Tour guide was really fun and engaging was able to answer the groups questions without hesitation. The upstairs bar is beautiful and of course, super tasty bourbon aged in Port barrels.

Wow, I must say the seared octopus is the best I've ever had, both international and domestic. The…read moreservice was excellent. Friendly, knowledgeable. Stay away from the Martinis, in my experience. Only negative for me.

We dropped by here for a charcuterie appetizer and a cocktail prior to a show at the nearby…read moreKentucky Center of the Arts. Ambience is relaxed and waitstaff are friendly and well versed in assisting diners with getting to events on time, which is greatly appreciated. Decor is predominantly curated artwork, which is ever changing and an interesting aspect of the restaurant's unique style. Consistent food and drink quality and a definite repeat choice when in the area.

Merle's is one of those restaurants where I didn't expect much from it, but nevertheless, it…read moreexceeded my expectations. It's way better than it needs to be! It could just be mediocre pub food, but the food here is very, very good. I don't know why, but when I'm in the south, I get the hankering for a deviled egg. So we started with the deviled eggs (Los Huevos El Diablo), which, despite the name, were not super spicy. They had just the right amount of spice. One thing to know about me is: If I see a patty melt on the menu, I will order that. So I got the Merle's Melt, which is a burger patty with cheddar and Monterey jack cheese, plus bacon and special sauce on buttered toast. It was sublimely tasty! It comes with house-made chips, which were good. They also offer tacos on the menu. One of my children got one steak taco and one chicken taco. The tacos are topped with tomato, lettuce and cojita cheese. I was told that these were very good! My kid eats like a bird, but ate one and a half tacos, so that must say something, right? The Lip Smack'n Mac & Cheese was also ordered, as well as the fried chicken, because the menu says that the fried chicken is award-winning, so how could we not? The fried chicken was super crispy and tasty, and the mac and cheese was creamy and made with large shells, which is the best kind of pasta to use for mac and cheese (in my opinion). The service was great, the lighting was great, and we were seated quickly, even though they seemed busy. It was a good place to have a family dinner in Louisville.

If I could give six stars, I absolutely would. Merle's Whiskey Kitchen is one of the best dining…read moreexperiences I've had in Louisville. The service was incredible from start to finish--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The staff really know their menu and make great recommendations, especially when it comes to their massive bourbon selection. There are pictures of the original bourbon Gods all around making for an educational ambiance. Speaking of bourbon, this place is a dream if you're a fan. They have over 100 bourbons to choose from, making it the perfect spot to sample some of Kentucky's best while you eat. And the food...wow. Some of the most delicious comfort food you'll find anywhere. The authentic Kentucky fried chicken is a must-order--crispy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Every dish we tried felt like elevated Southern comfort food done right. Between the amazing service, incredible food, and unbeatable bourbon selection, Merle's is a must-visit when you're in Louisville. Easily a six-star experience.

I ate here a couple of nights ago and I was really in the mood for a great burger, because I'm a…read moreburger girl after all. I decided to order my burger with just onions, mushrooms and asked for bearnaise on the side. Oh my gosh, if heaven had a kitchen it would be at Steak and Bourbon!!! This was hands down the absolute best burger I have had in my entire 55 years!! It was juicy, fresh, full of amazing flavor and the bun had the perfect consistency, not too hard or too soft, it never fell apart! ! The onions I could have eaten by themselves, that's how delicious they were. If you want a regular burger go anywhere else but if you want exceptional and the best burger of your entire life and the most heavenly burger on earth, eat at Steak and Bourbon! It was so amazing I could hardly speak... days later I'm still thinking about it and I'm already planning to go back!! If I could give them 10 stars I absolutely would! Thank you Steak and Bourbon this was a grand slam!!

Man oh man, what an experience. My wife retired and we were treated to dinner at Steak & Bourbon…read more The bread with a butter candle! Exquisite! We had appetizers of Deviled Egg with crab meat. It was so so! Spinach artichoke dip was good, not great. Everything that followed the appetizers were a 6 out of 5! Filet trio, thick cut ribeye, pan roasted chicken, potato Au gratin, beef short rib pot roast, 7oz filet, Caramelized Brussels sprouts, creme corn brulee, cheesy potatoes, classic American cheeseburger, pan roasted chicken, and oh my THE SWEET POTATO! OMG! It was outstanding! Our server was so nice and helpful and was just as patient as can be since we had never eaten there. The place was a little dark, as you may tell from the pics, but it was an elegant feel even most were dressed casually. Definitely go back!

Great service, attentive and very accommodating…read more The food was delicious. Fresh produce and seafood. Everything was seasoned perfectly and well executed. We were in town for 4 days and ate dinner at Repeal 3 nights. This place was within walking distance to our hotel, but so were others. We had the opportunity to dine for both lunch and dinner different times during the day and the service and food was consistent. I should have taken more photos.

Wow it's hard to get a reservation at Repeal on a Saturday evening, even early, and even several…read moremonths out. It's a nice hotel, and a pleasant steakhouse, but not sure it demands quite that much love. Most importantly, they don't know how to cook a steak. The flavor is spot on, you can really taste the wood fire, and the steaks are seasoned well. But the wife ordered a filet medium and it came out blood rare. My medium rare strip was presented rare, which I'm ok with, though it was noticeably still a bit more cooked than her "medium" filet. Having to return a steak to get it cooked properly, at an apparently well respected upscale steakhouse, is a disappointment, a big bump in the middle of a pleasant evening. We started with the oysters rock, which were quite good, and quite large. The french onion soup was a nice classic version. We split an heirloom tomato salad, and each still got two very large and thick slices of tomato, making the split a good sized salad for each of us. The balsamic pearls were a treat. An unexpected pleasure were the parker house rolls. Yum. Though between enjoying them, with the split salad, splitting the oysters, and the soup, we'd clearly over ordered! Repeal is a pleasant fine dining spot in the midst of the Louisville downtown action. They just need to learn how to cook steaks to temp before they rise to a truly 5 star destination.

Shannon was absolute perfection at the bar!!! She not only made the most amazing drinks, but was…read moreextremely knowledgeable! She made the whole experience! We wish we weren't so far away, but absolutely hope to return!!! Thanks for an amazing time!

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I had always wanted to try Bourbons Bistro, and after having a date night with Cooking at Millie's…read morewhere we were cooked with Chef Jason and the Bourbon's Chop which is 12 oz French bone-in pork chop wrapped in proscuitto topped with Asadero cheese and a bourbon veal demi glace, and Yukon mashed potatoes. The restaurant serves it with garlic haricot verts but I do not recall making those, however I wish we would have bc they are my favorite! After this I really couldn't wait to see what else they offered. Their menu rotates seasonly so some of these items are not currently available since we were there in the summer however from looking through their instagram I really hope they will be back!! We stoped in on a random Saturday night and was surprised to be able to grab two seats at the bar however there is always so much going on in Louisville in the summer. The bartender was rather busy but he was very friendly and personable throughout our entire experience. We ordered a couple drinks and the Feta and Hot Honey starter. It came with a generous portion of Feta, drizzled with Hot Honey, fresh sliced Jalapeño, prosciutto, and I believe macadamia nuts (not 100% sure) .... SO GOOD!!! My husband ordered the Cheese Tortellini which is fresh pasta, filled with a blend of Wisconsin cheese and herbs, tossed in a mushroom and spinach cream sauce that is finished with pine nuts and basil pesto. He really enjoyed it as I was only able to grab a few bites. It was rich, creamy and delicious. I ordered the Chilean Salmon over broccolini which was topped with cucumber and onion and drizzled with a vinaigrette I believe and this was hands down the best salmon I've ever had. I am extremely picky when it comes to seafood so I do not say that lightly. I also ordered a side of mashed potatoes which I really didn't need and honestly didn't eat much of bc my Salmon was so good. We were too stuffed for dessert but have heard they are pretty famous for their Bourbon's Bread Pudding which is custard soaked bread, bourbon caramel, dried dark cherries soaked in bourbon syrup so I will definitely be trying that next time!

We were thankful to score a last minute reservation for a table of 8 on this busy Kentucky Derby…read moreweekend. We were seated immediately on their enclosed back porch with a beautiful roaring fire in their corner fireplace. Lovely! Our server was efficient, drinks and complimentary bread and butter were served quickly. Their small, one basket serving of bread and dabby do of butter was not enough for our table, but they honored our request for more. My Caesar Salad was crispy fresh and hit the spot. I ordered the appetizer Spicy Fried Oysters served over grits as my entree. The 6-7 oysters were fried perfectly crispy, not too spicy, and the creamy parmesan grits were a nice accompaniment. This appetizer really was the right entree portion for me.