It was a heavy day for me. I just had received some not so great news and it added to my load of to…read moredo's. But, my boyfriend suggested this place for dinner and it very much fixed the energy. I was having a stressful day and this dinner took it all away. My server was very much attentive. So, we will be back. Thank you, Manager, Hannah

My husband and I chose Brooklyn and the Butcher for our 5 year anniversary dinner. It's a really…read morecute space, and very cozy. Great service. We had the brie appetizer to start. I decided to splurge on a $65 7 oz filet, which is twice what I've ever paid for a steak before. We just don't do steakhouses very often but I thought it'd be worth it to get the best steak ever. I ordered medium, and felt it was overcooked. I fault myself for not going medium rare or specifying 'medium to medium rare'. The mashed potatoes and mac n cheese were excellent. I'd go back but I'd get a less expensive cut next time.

We came to Gander, an American Grill on English Station Road for its Monday-night special, and it…read moremay be one of the best dinner values in East Louisville. For $15, you get the featured entrée, one side, and your choice of a soda, tea, glass of wine, or bottled beer. We arrived just before 7:00 p.m., and there was already a wait--which is usually a good sign at a local restaurant. The atmosphere is friendly and casual, the waitstaff is attentive, the food is delicious, and the beer is cold. There are plenty of TVs for watching sports, plus both indoor seating and an outdoor patio. If you're looking for a casual restaurant near Landis Lakes or the Middletown area, Gander is a solid choice--especially on Monday nights. We'll definitely be back, again!

I was in town yesterday for a meeting and stopped in for lunch…read more I sat at the bar, which is well stocked. The beer taps and soft drinks were down yesterday due to mechanical issues. I ordered the Shrimp & Grits, which was a huge portion for lunch. It was very good. I didn't check out the main dining area, but the bar area has plenty of TV's.

We dined at this restaurant on Saturday night prior to an event across the street at the…read moreampitheater. Parking was not an issue since we arrived plenty early. Some of us parked at the park and walked over, some parked at the restaurant, and some parked at the bank parking lot across the street (photo with this review shows signage with the posted hours of allowed parking access). Our party of 6 was immediately seated at 5:30 PM without a reservation. Restaurant had a light crowd at first, but was almost filled to capacity by the time we left at 7 PM. Since this is "Wing Week" in Louisville, I opted to try the special 6 piece cherry bourbon wing option. No sides came with this, so I opted to order an add on of broccoli salad. The wings were okay, just wish they'd been cooked perhaps a tad bit longer to add to the crispy instead of flabby texture. Sauce was decent. The broccoli salad was good with the standard ingredients of bits of bacon and raisins mixed in. I also had an Against the Grain draft beer, which was refreshing and paired well with the wings. My fellow diners also had wings, burgers, and salads as well as various draft beers. Each person was fairly satisfied. Waitstaff were fine, but a few missteps were made with orders. However, these were corrected quickly. Further training for the food runner would also be helpful since she attempted to reach across 2 diners several times to drop off orders instead of taking 2-3 steps around the table to hand things off directly. We had a couple of close calls with dishes being passed down the table because of this and the idea did not seem to intuitively occur to her. Great pre-show dining option close to the Ampitheater for events.

Great night with friends listening to music by Most Wanted on the patio. There were about a dozen…read moreof us that had dinner before the music started inside the resturant. My husband and I split a philly cheesesteak sandwich and fries. The sandwich was huge and a good size portion of fries. It was good, served with provolone, peppers, onions and mushrooms. Since it was Detby week several large parties came in after the races so service was a bit slow but all in all our server did a great job taking care of the crowd. We all brought chairs to sit on the patio to listen to the great 70s and 80s cover band Most Wanted. It was a beautiful night, with good food, great company and fabulous music. There is a parking lot but if it's full, there is a bank across the street and a car wash next store where you can park.

Restaurant inside Kentucky Kingdom that has made to order food. Expect a wait of 10-20 minutes for…read morethe food. Pretzel, burgers, and the wrap is good.

Never have I ever had a gourmet burger at an amusement park, but I was amazed!! I barely got to the…read morerestaurant before the kitchen closed but Kristen took great care of me and allowed me to place an order. Not only did she take the time to place my order but she gave me a water cup with a wet cloth to cool off from the heat. I was so grateful for her kindness and concern. I love how the employees that I come across at Kentucky Kingdom are so helpful and thoughtful. Now, on to the burger....... DELICIOUS.... AMAZING.... FLAVOURFUL..... HUGE!!! I can't speak highly enough of the burger and the big onion rings that came as a side, all for $18! I've been to establishments that charge over $25 for a burger that pales in comparison. The burger is made in a separate kitchen area and brought over to the covered dining area. It came hot and Instagram ready! I ordered the bacon BBQ cheeseburger but swapped the sauce for bacon onion jam. Oh my goodness the flavors meshed so well together!!! Chefs kiss! I definitely suggest if you are going to eat at Kentucky Kingdom, make this your first choice!

O'Dolly's gets a solid four stars from me after a laid-back lunch stop today. My buddy and I popped…read morein and the place immediately had character dollar bills covering the bar walls, giving it that fun, slightly chaotic neighborhood vibe you actually want in a spot like this. I went with the jalapeño bacon burger, and it absolutely delivered. Juicy, flavorful, with just the right kick from the jalapeños without overpowering everything else. It came with tater tots that were crispy and did the job--nothing fancy, but definitely satisfying. We also split an appetizer of three meatballs, and honestly, those might've been the sleeper hit. Really well seasoned and cooked just right. My buddy ordered the mushroom Swiss burger and had zero complaints he cleaned his plate, which says enough. Overall, it's the kind of place you go for good, no nonsense food in a relaxed atmosphere. definitely somewhere I'd come back to when I'm craving a solid burger and a chill vibe.

I have heard such good things about O'Dollys and I really wanted to like it but it just fell flat…read morefor me. Hoops is such a good bar/restaurant and with the owners recently taking over, I felt like that would be a plus but I was disappointed. The food was fine (I had blackened shrimp and some tater tots) but the service was totally disinterested. The waitress was definitely more interested in what I assume was a gentleman regular so we were definitely an afterthought. There is a difference between a dive bar and a filthy one and, unfortunately, O'Dollys was the latter with sticky floors and disgusting bathrooms. I'm not sure I'll be back.

My husband took me here for one of our 12th Anniversary dinners, it was such a fun experience from…read morestart to finish. If you love Brazilian steakhouse style dining, this is definitely a place where you come hungry! There was a great variety of meats coming around, & everything that we tried was flavorful & cooked really well. I especially love the whole experience of having different cuts brought eight to our table. it makes dinner feel like an event rather than just a meal. The atmosphere was calm & the staff was friendly & attentive throughout the evening. It was a really nice choice for a special occasion because you get to relax & try a little bit of everything! Great anniversary dinner, would visit again!

We had the best dining experience tonight at Gaucho Urbano on Hurstbourne Pkwy…read more Brazilian steakhouse with Harvest (think salad ingredients) and Chef's Table (soups and hot sides). Four different experiences to choose from: - Gaucho with 16 different cuts of beef, pork, lamb, chicken and sausages. - Sampler with 10 meat options. - Chicken with 4 different preparations - Harvest & Chef's Table Pricing $59-$35 per person Its a green/red coin on the table kind of place. Green means keep the meats coming. The staff and manager were so attentive and informative. Its a great addition to the Hurstbourne corridor/eastend dining scene. I hope you'll try them soon. www.gauchourbano.com

The last steak and bourbon dinner I had was at my father's birthday dinner back in March…read more The service was incredible per usual and the food did not disappoint. I had a salad and my family members had steak and shrimp that was in essence a reflection of the wholesome nature that steak and bourbon provides you with. We usually try to go to the one downtown but this time we went to the one on the east side for the sake of the reservation. The saxophone player was very talented. Which, made me leave him a cash tip as I love jazz. It is fair to say, that we had a phenomenal experience based on how well we were treated by our server who was a recent transplant from out of state and even the U.S. as she shared her story with us which was very much so moving and compelling. We always have a wonderful time at steak and bourbon together as a family. But, I personally will have to point out that my favorite part of the whole dinner is the live music and the wonderful ambiance that in a way, fosters excitement, and intimacy if the right person or people happen to join you during such a special environment.

I have been sitting at our table for 15 minutes and no water and zero attention…read more Appetizers are $20 plus and the staff is treating us like shit. Why am I here? My husband likes this place for some strange reason. I will never be back. I'll go to the Qdoba next door before stepping foot in this place ever. Too expensive, horrible service. The problems all started with the hostess. Lighting on the patio- yes you can see your food but I felt like I was being interrogated in a barrack at Stalag 13. Ending with the clientele. Now I know they can't control this. But ..... not my kind. That is all I will say.

Went on a Friday night with a reservation. They have a public parking lot and inside with a QR code…read morethey will validate your parking. Sat promptly. Friendly service from our waitress. Glasses of wine and cocktails were pricey at ~$17+. Beer ~$8. The lamb chops were seasoned well and very flavorful. Really enjoyed the beef short ribs too. Wish the sides included with the mains were bigger, but overall a good meal.

The sourdough focaccia and brussels sprouts were the standout dishes. Bread was fresh and went well…read morewith the butter while the brussels sprouts had a nice glaze and crunch. I was a bit disappointed by the lamb meatballs as it was a tad dry and flavor wise - it didn't stand out. The lamb lasagna was also a bit on the saltier side. Maybe I went on a bad day; if I come back, I should try something else. Server was attentive and repeatedly checked in on us and overall ambiance was nice.