Must try: Rib-Eye Steak and Asparagus side dish!…read more Why: That rib-eye steak (medium-rare) was so dang juicy, tender, and flavorful. I could taste the buttery goodness and loved the chimichurri sauce. Neat experience to see the waiter flame up to melt the butter and burn the rosemary on top. The asparagus with parmigiano-regianno cheese and guanciale (salt cured pork bits) was also amazing. Plate presentation also looked great. Notes: I came on a Sunday evening and they weren't too busy. I sat at the bar to eat dinner. I had a long travel day so wanted to treat myself to a steak dinner. Waiter/bartender was welcoming and helpful. Spacious and clean restaurant. Clean bathrooms also. Great place for date night!

Cured is a great restaurant in the downtown area. The food was incredible, the drinks were tasty,…read moreand the service was friendly. The ambiance is casual but nice. I was alone so I sat at the bar. The bar tender was friendly and attentive. I ordered a fat-washed old fashioned, and it was really good. Fo appetizer, I ordered a personal Cured sampler. The meat was amazing. For dinner, I ordered the Pasta All'Amatriciana, and it was really good as well. Cured is really good, and I will definitely return when visiting Louisville again.

Parking for Matt Winn's Steakhouse is in Section W19 with prominent signage to get to where you…read moreneed to go. This is the nearest entrance to access the elevator bank that goes to the restaurant location on Level 6. We arrived early for our 6 PM Saturday dinner reservation and enjoyed briefly exploring the artwork and bourbon displays near the restaurant entrance prior to being seated. We were greeted and led through the beautiful oversized bar area (where the bartender was in the process of creating a smoked cocktail) and then ultimately seated near large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the track. Several of the waitstaff acknowledged that we were celebrating a birthday this evening, which was a nice surprise. We placed cocktail orders (a Pink Star and a Bubbling Over) and received these and waters soon thereafter. We were able to take our cocktails and visit the outdoor balcony overlooking the track to watch the last few races of the evening at our leisure. Magical and delightful experience! When we returned to our table, we requested several items to start so that we could share and sample, including an appetizer order of shrimp and calamari fritto misto and a lobster crab cake, which arrived within a relatively brief amount of time. The lobster crab cake was luscious and the shrimp and calamari were delicately battered wjth a feathery, crispy, and well seasoned coating and accompanied with sides of an aioli and a Thai chili sauce. We also ordered a a classic Caesar salad with white anchovy filets to share, which arrived within a brief period, and was also delicious. We each ordered a 6 ounce petite filet, medium, and a shared order of whipped potatoes. A bread basket had also been brought to the table, which contained several types of rolls and rustic slices of crusty bread. The steaks were perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked, and memorable. The potatoes were creamy and a perfect accompaniment for the steak juices. Finally, a slice of strawberry cake with a rich strawberry sauce was brought to the table as an unexpected birthday treat, including a lit candle to make a wish. A wonderful surprise and the tender cake and jammy fruit were a perfect finish to this wonderful meal. Restaurant has a lovely ambiance with decor and fantastically comfortable chairs with high backs, linen tablecloths, and spectacular views. Waitstaff were attentive, to the point of being a bit intrusive and intense, particularly the support staff with removing plates prematurely, hovering, and visiting the table too often. Support staff also appear to need further training with regards to dinner service, specifically with proper placement and removal of plates, to the point diners were having to move out of the way as they used "boarding house reach" and bumped arms, jostled shoulders, and kicked diner's chairs in their hyper focus to rapidly clear the table at times. Bathroom was clean and well maintained. Soap dispensers were less than functional. Water taps are not hands-free. Decor was lovely. We would be pleased to return to this restaurant in the future, as the food and views were stellar. Highly recommended for consideration on diners' short list when researching the multitude of current Louisville restaurants.

Matt winns steak house is a higher end steakhouse located in Louisville historic Churchill downs…read morehome of the Kentucky derby. Stopped in here to celebrate my birthday on a September night. Me and the wife made reservations and we walked in they had our table ready for us. We will start with the seven and ambience. Very beautiful views of the Churchill downs track which is a unique offer no other steak houses in the city can offer. The interior decor is that of high end bourbons. Is there anything more Kentucky then bourbon and horses? We got a window seat next to track. You can actually walk out side and sit in the grandstand seating to watch races. On our night we visited there were no races. But it was a beautiful day and night so we went out there to enjoy the views. Our service here was top notch. Super fast, friendly, and they made my "special occasion" feel as it should in being special. Food wise you are started with complementary bread, rolls and butter. Very tasty and fresh. Great way to open your taste pallets. Me and the wife did start off with an appetizer of Rock shrimp & calamari fritto misto which was very tasty and had a great flavor. It had the traditional red calamari red dipping sauce and a house made white sauce. Both very good and we each rotated bites trying each sauce. For entrées, I will have an 18 ounce bone in ribeye and my wife went with the 14 ounce New York strip. Our steaks were made and cooked exactly how we orders them and was very delicious. When you order a high dollar steak you never want to be disappointed and we certainly was not. This flavor carried its price tag correctly. For my birthday they did bring out a nice size chocolate mousse cake for me and the wife to share. Like everything else we had here. It was also delicious very rich and very tasty. Overall, this was a great experience with delicious food, amazing service and breathtaking and unique views, and set up that no other place in the city can offer. The backdrop of church was really cool. I can imagine on race days or even the Kentucky Derby how unique and awesome this place would be as it was really great when there wasn't even races. I would highly recommend this place to any steak lovers or anyone want to get a different view of historic Churchill Downs

Went on a Sunday night. Seated promptly with our reservation. The place got busy with frequent…read morecustomers. Service was quick and efficient throughout the night. Loved the escargot appetizer. Both of our entrees (filet & lamb) were good. Wish the potatoes au gratin were bigger portion sized.

Love this place! I think it arguably has the best ambiance of any restaurant in Louisville. The…read morefood is always delicious! Scallops were incredible. Mussels appetizer was fabulous!

Great first impression. First, Morgan took great care of us and offered several menu suggestions -…read moreand got us in for $3 off a starter minutes before the special ended. We hadn't had a mozzarella wheel in ages. This was a good one, especially the marinara sauce. The beer battered cod with two sides is a great choice or the 2- or 4-pc fried chicken. If you're a fan of chicken fried chicken with gravy, this was a large portion. We tried the fried green tomatoes, broccoli slaw, mashed potatoes, and green beans as sides. The tomatoes came with a sauce and it had a kick of heat. We weren't big fans of the green beans, mainly because they took the flavor of the broth they'd been cooked in. The menu is huge. We noted we'd gotten a lot of fried items; however, The Goose offers more variety to avoid that. The space is large and can accommodate groups. The parking lot is shared with other businesses and has several spots.

If you like southern home cooked cuisine then you'll enjoy this restaurant. The fried green…read moretomatoes are to do for. Chicken livers crispy with a white gravy to complement on the side. Macaroni and cheese was creamy. The sauce for the ribeye hot brown was delicious. Will definitely be back to try another dish.

This was my first visit to Red Hog and I was so impressed, delighted, and intrigued. Can't wait…read moreto return SOON. The event was for a Kermit Lynch paired wine dinner in partnership with the neighboring Wine Rack business. All of the food items were fresh, flavorful, and creative. Our first course was a Red Hog pâté on house made brioche, second course field greens with many locally sourced ingredients, third course Fischer Farms pork product, and finally a cheese course with honeycomb that capped off a stellar dining experience. Service was excellent and attentive without being intrusive. Very friendly and personable, which was also refreshing. We were also appreciative that the wine reps and managers stopped by each table briefly to answer any questions and provide further info. Restaurant seating includes indoor and outdoor covered and uncovered spaces. Communal tables and individual seating at tables or counter height options, as well as bar seating overlooking the open kitchen concept. The chefs and staff appeared to be a well oiled machine and produce quite a demonstration while in the trenches. Noise level can be moderately high when restaurant is at capacity with happy diners. Location has free street parking at corner of Frank and Frankfort Avenue, as well as free parking in the lot located behind and to the side of the business. There is also the butcher shop attached to the restaurant, but it was closed during our visit. Looking forward to returning to check this out in the future as well and hopeful to replicate some special dishes at home. Finally, this place smells GREAT! Reminded me of my origin story rooted in rural spaces and the requisite smokehouse perfume. Happy place!

Red Hog has a fabulous happy hour from 3-5 PM and we finally got to stop by a bit before it ended…read more First, the atmosphere when you arrive is like a warm hug. There's an open fire in the kitchen for pizzas and it smells wonderful. Staff were incredibly friendly. We were sat at a high top, sharing the other side with another party - a common occurrence. There is a special happy hour menu - including bites, wine and cocktails. We opted for a bottle of prosecco and were pleasantly surprised a side of fries comes with each bottle during happy hour - what?!! My absolute favorite! We also ordered the charcuterie plate - which includes chefs picks of cheese and 3 meats. The fries were freshly cut with two dipping sauces, ketchup and a curry mayo. Fries were good but a little floppy and not super crispy but we still enjoyed. The charcuterie plate includes salami, prosciutto, and a liver pate with bacon (the last was not super popular with us). The cheeses included a soft maybe blue cheese, cheddar and white cheese. There were also crackers, nuts, jam, olives on the board. Overall it was a good happy hour and we'll be back!!

That photo is the smallest glimpse into this experience. I needed both hands for how fast the meat…read morewas coming! We visited this weekend to celebrate a birthday. It's on the pricier side but if you come hungry, I'd say it's well worth it for the amount you can eat and the quality. You begin with the AYCE salad bar, which has a wide range of olives, cheeses, salad toppings, smoked salmon, and even a delightful cold apple salad and potato salad. When we were seated, hot dishes came quickly. I loved all the sides - fried polenta, fried banana, mashed potatoes and cheese bread. You could request a few additional side items complimentary. I tried the fried yucca and was glad I did. Now, the MEAT! Once you turn your card to green, be ready! There was a constant flow of Gaucho chefs with the different varieties of meat. They were very attentive asking preference on cuts. When I was getting full, I wanted just one last piece of picanha. Not one, not two, but three Gaucho chefs stopped by within approximately one minute asking if there was a particular cut I would like while the first chef had gone back to the kitchen. The service was incredible.

Steakhouse has been better in the past. We were greeted and…read moreseated within minutes, had drinks within 5 minutes. Great start! Salad area - very clean, well stocked with plenty of choices- lettice, mixed greens, veggies, cheese and dressings. Caesar dressing is my favorite- pepper in flavor and not too much anchovy paste- which is great. Freah mozzarella balls were delicious- cold, pull apart and full of great textured bites. Steaks were under seasoned and required salt to enhance the flavors. Favorite was bacon wrapped filet- most was overcooked but on ocxasion I got to snag a medium cooked bite. Chicken- my favorite, asked a few times - took an hour to get chicken breast- which was moist and had hints of garlic and parmesan. Only was able to get 2 pieces- which was a disappointment. Cinnamon grilled pineapple- such a great addtion- full of cinnaomon and citrus in every bite and was a great palate cleanser.

I was on vacation and came here for the vegan options. yummy salad, cauliflower wings with bbq…read moresauce, garlic hummus with pita and veggies. My waitress was very polite, sweet, efficient, helpful and fast. If I ever come back to Louisville, I am coming back here and trying out the vegan Shepard pie.

Good eats. Mexican Corned Beef Hash is exceptional. Highly recommended…read more Natalie, our waitress, was REALLY superb. She's a total pro at her craft & it doesn't hurt that she has a radiant smile & is just adorable. She waa masterful at handling multiple tables & she knew who ordered what - SHE DIDN'T AUCTION FOOD! Thank you, Natalie. Ambiance? It's an Irish pub - That's not Ambiance, it's f**king culture. No complaints - no buts - no problems. Molly's is ultra bitchen, as is Natalie.

Alchemy Restaurant always exceeds our expectations, The staff make you feel right at home. The…read moreservice here is truly top-tier--attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. You can tell they take pride in creating a true family restaurant atmosphere where everyone feels like a priority. As for the food? Every single dish hits the mark: The ribeye and steak picana and the pork chop are my go to dishes. Cooked to absolute perfection, tender, and packed with incredible flavor. The Shrimp: Fresh, beautifully seasoned, and prepared just right. My wife loves the pasta with shrimp. Pasta & Salads: The pasta dishes were rich, comforting, and authentic, while the salads were fresh, vibrant, and made with quality ingredients. To top it all off, their drink menu is fantastic--their handcrafted cocktails and drink selection round out the meal perfectly. This is truly a family restaurant!

Absolutely love the empanadas appetizer, best in Louisville…read more Steaks seem a little pricy Service was good but always felt like I was being rushed so they could seat others but there was no waiting line visible Live music was really good and approprate for dining I will return to this place and recommend you try it