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Hillcrest Tavern

4.3 (169 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Buffalo Chicken Sandwich   & Onion Rings
Lora C.

Great neighborhood restaurant and bar! Friendly staff, good food & a full bar. Enjoyed a buffalo chicken sandwich with onion rings and some red wine. Clean bathroom, much appreciated. Parking can be challenging. Will be back!

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Natalie H.

Nice impromptu casual dinner date spot! Parking limited but normal for this area along Frankfort Avenue. Our waitress was friendly and attentive enough, our food was decent, and I especially loved the crock of tomato soup with cheesy croutons on top! We didn't order alcohol or appetizers but may on a future visit as several on the drink menu looked unique!

Richard F.

This was our first time to eat here. It was highly recommended by our family who visit often. We arrived late afternoon and chose a booth since they weren't busy. Our server came over quickly and took our order for drinks. We decided to get spicy bloody Mary's which were fantastic. I picked the Fish and chips. Four large Cod Filets, Hush Puppies, Slaw and French Fries. My wife got the Fish sandwich. A large piece of Cod on a bun and Fries. The fish was firm and lightly breaded and delicious. Our server brought our food quickly and made sure to check back on several times to ensure everything was just right. The service was exceptional. There are TVs around for sports and a large fully stocked bar. A great place to gather. We can't wait to go back

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Stu F.

Nice ambiance and whole sitting at the bar, the staff were personable. Today was the wing special day at $1 per wing. I asked for them to be dropped raw and cooked. They said today that was not possible and they would need to be double fried. That means they cook ahead of time and finish the last 5 min when you order. Very common where wings are a special where they fry in batches, all day and then set them aside for the evening rush. Problem with that is they only come out warm and the meat pulls differently off the bone. The best wings you'll have will be fried from raw and come out piping hot. I ordered the Philly cheeses steak and onion rings. The Philly was not traditional but was excellent! Made from an in-house roast. The onion rings were some of the best I've had! Made from scratch and with an excellent breading. Two winners!

pretzels with beer cheese
Ashley A.

had a wonderful early dinner here. the booths are very comfy and there were plenty of TVs for entertainment. the service was attentive and fast. We had the pretzel (soft and buttery), fish and chips (crispy and crunchy), and the bbq bacon burger (great flavors and cooked perfectly). If you get only one thing get the onion rings, they're out of this world.

Veggie mac n cheese
David M.

I've had mac and cheese at a million different places and this is easily top 5, maybe top 3. So delicious, perfect mix of veggies, the mushrooms were killer and the portion was filling. Great service here too. Oh yeah the fried pickles were also great.

Virga H.

Food may be good, and service may be amazing, tunes may be good, but they let people smoke out back in patio area. Won't be back.

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The owner is a super cool guy and they got great double cheeses and fries. What else do I need

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Wow!!! The food is amazing! We had the burgers and fries, you can't go wrong with that, simply delicious

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The Tavern is one of our go-to spots in Louisville. Always great food and great service.

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Food and service here is always amazing! One of my go to places for chicken wings and an ice cold beer

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Burger was BUSSIN Drinks were amazing. Prob some of the best cocktails in Louisville but I'm a picky gal so.

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One of my favorite go to restaurants. The staff are great and the food is awesome. The knocker burger is one of my favorite meals around.

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Our favorite late lunch in the city. GREAT bar food and service. Wings and sliders are the favorite in our group.

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