Between the charming exterior with the rotating bistro sign, the professional, but friendly staff, and the very exciting menu, this place is officially a local gem. A french bistro is not complete without bread service. The bread and butter here? Fabulous. Lovely, airy, bread with just the right pinch of salt and flavor is accompanies with traditional, creamy butter and a garlic herb variety as well. The steak was cooked to perfection. And the trout almondine was so rich and flavorful, I absolutely reccomend adding a side to help soak up all that flavor. Definitely a new go-to spot! read more

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My friend suggested this place for an early dinner. It's cute! Excellent service here! Everyone greeted us and bid us goodbye as we walked by. My sister and I ordered an espresso martini. It's got a lemon peel in it. Decent. Didn't need the acid from the lemon peel but it was a nice touch! We also shared the mixed greens salad. Not really unique regarding the flavor profile. But it was nice and light! All 3 of us got the cheeseburger. You can have it cooked pink or well done. It's a juicy burger! Def good for one. Not enough to share with someone. The fries were decent and you can choose a sauce with them. My friend chose ketchup, I got truffle, and my sister got garlic aioli. Delicious! But the fries got salty paired with the truffle sauce after a while. We did get takeout boxes, which they pack for you but I wish I had checked that they packed the sauces to go but they didn't...a little disappointing. Didn't realize this til I got home. I should've told our server but I assumed we would get our sauces packed for us. Great vibes though! Would love to come back and try apps. read more

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Tucked into the bellweather hotel, M Peppers offers French inspired fare in the highlands. Bar seating is first come first serve. Very cozy dining experience. The food is rich and delicious. Perfect for a quick drink or bit or dinner. read more

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Back for my second dinner. Took my sister for her birthday as we love to treat ourselves. I love the swanky and fun vibes and the gallery walls. This time I ordered the steak bavette with crab & sauce bernaise. The sleeper is the French fries with truffle aioli. I would eat those every day! My sister had the pork chop which she said was very yummy. We both started with a cocktail. I had the lavender French 75- it was HEAVY on the lemon I actually couldn't finish it. My sister had the Hemingway daiquiri. With my steak our server recommended a wonderful red wine, the gamay. It was SMOOTH. We skipped dessert since their options are a bit limited. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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I went to M Peppers for the first time and loved it. I got the M Peppers burger and asked for it with ketchup and aioli. It tasted very mushroomy but I like mushrooms so I was happy. My reservation was at 6pm on a Monday and there were maybe one or two other families there, not very busy at all. I decided to get a dessert instead of an appetizer and I settled on the chocolate mousse. The chocolate was slightly bitter and it was covered in caramel and hazelnuts. The caramel was definitely salty but I quite liked it. I was worried that the hazelnuts would be overpowering because I don't like hazelnuts but it was actually very good. When I come back I will definitely get the chocolate mousse again! read more

M Peppers - Chocolate mousse - French Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I visited M Peppers for my sister's birthday. The restaurant focuses on French cuisine, which honestly just isn't really my personal taste, so I decided to order a cheeseburger instead. I asked for it medium well, but when it came out it was pretty rare, which was a bit disappointing. That said, the service was very friendly and the staff treated us well throughout the meal. The atmosphere was pleasant and it seemed like a nice place for people who really enjoy French-style food. For me personally, the experience was just okay. I'm glad we got to celebrate my sister's birthday there, but it's probably not a place I'd feel the need to go back to. read more

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Delicious Great food, and excellent service. Everything felt fresh, well prepared, and thoughtfully presented. We had a really nice experience and would definitely come back. read more

If you've read my Reviews you already know I love Bar Vetti ... so of course I had to give M. Pepper's a try for Brunch since the same amazing team is behind the magic, and WOW!! It was SO good! I can honestly say I've been dying to go back ever since! We dined in on a Sunday with a group of 8 and had excellent service as well as enjoyed delicious food and drinks! I started with the Hugo Spritz, my husband got a classic White Russian, several high life ponies were ordered amongst the table and a few other drinks. We started with a couple of Quiche du jour's and Poutines for the table. I am not a quiche person so I did not try it but everyone loved it. The poutine on the other hand was extremely rich but oh so delicious!! So good in fact I didn't save a lot of room for brunch so me and my husband split the Brunch Burger (Caramelized onion, bacon jam, dijonnaise, sunny-side egg, gruyère, potato bun, with French fries) which was delicious. The egg was cooked perfectly so it was very messy but worth it. The table also ordered, PLAT de PETIT DÉJEUNER which is their version of a breakfast plate (Scrambled 3D Valley Farm eggs, toasted sourdough, with crispy potatoes), the French Dip (Braised beef, caramelized onion, au jus, gruyère, horseradish aioli, Haymarket baguette, with French fries) and the Crème Brûlée French toast (Haymarket brioche, vanilla pastry cream, pear jam, berry compote). I honestly wanted to try a bite of everyone's it all looked and smelled so good. Especially the French dip and French toast. Ive also heard rave reviews about their dinner menu so that is definitely on the, I can't wait to try list!! read more

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We went on a Wednesday while they were doing the trifecta special. A burger, fries, and a martini for $27. Great value! The burger was good, but maybe not worth the full menu value price. A cute spot though, I would definitely go back to explore more of the menu read more

M Peppers - French onion dip - French Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Have you ever been sad after you finished your meal? Because it was gone!!!!???? That's how I was after I ate this Wed special, that left me so satisfied. The burger is covered with a peppercorn gravy type sauce, not too heavy and it didn't sog the bread down. The fries were thick, fresh, and hot! The dish paired so well together in considering going back next Wed. I highly recommend this special and upgrade the burger to M. Peppers style. You won't regret it! Oh and did I mention at the end of the dinner you leave with a little treat . read more

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Poor responsive service Poor quality of food Dirty bathrooms Undercooked chicken entree Inattentive service read more

I had brunch here a few months ago for my birthday and can't wait to come back for dinner!! Out service was wonderful, the food was delicious, and the mimosas hit the spot on a Sunday morning It's cute and quaint inside and when the weather is nice it looks like they've got a nice patio set up out front as well, which is where you'll find me read more

M Peppers - French Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Magnifique! The bar was high - in no small part because I was dining with a French person - but Monsieur Peppers delivered on our recent inaugural visit. Looking to try a fun new place, I settled on M. Peppers after seeing some favorite French classics on an online menu. I was also eager to see how the old Highlands police station had been transformed into a French bistro. We arrived shortly before 8 PM on a recent evening. We hadn't made reservations, but there were high tops as well as cafe tables available in the bar area. We sprung for a cafe table and were promptly greeted by our server, who also let us know that late night happy hour was about to begin. We settled on an order of moules-frites, then an unaoked French Chardonnay for myself and an old fashioned for le monsieur. Service was friendly and prompt, and our server was knowledgeable about the menu as well as the wine list. As our food arrived, so did some friends who we didn't know were coming. But we had them pull up a chair and made our date night into a double. The moules-frites was one of the better iterations I've had stateside, with the flavors hitting the spot and the fries perfectly golden. My wine was also a perfect complement, would definitely recommend. I went lighter for my main course and opted for a Salade Niçoise with the tuna salad on the side. It was ::chef's kiss:: Perfectly balanced in its composition and with fresh ingredients, I could not have made a better choice. The ambiance, particularly in the bar area, is reminiscent of a Parisian bistro, with close tables and a pleasant din of bar noise as a backdrop to the evening. M. Peppers is destined to become one of our new favorite spots, and I hope that soon it is for you as well! read more

M Peppers - Salad Niçoise with a side of tuna salad - French Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We've been to Monsieur Pepoers 3x, once for dinner, once for happy hour at the bar, & once for brunch. Loved each experience. For brunch, we were impressed with the perfection of the Bloody Mary. Great clarity in the tomato juice--happy it wasn't too thick. The vegetarian quiche was creamy and smoky with buttery crust. Great tangy vinaigrette. The crispy potatoes were wonderfully crispy, even the bigger ones, & the truffle aioli was a worthwhile add-on. Charming maximalist interior, too. We will definitely be back. read more

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Very nice elevated brunch spot. Menu was small but had plenty of options for those looking for classics and the adventurers. The eggs stole the show both on the breakfast plate and the Œufs mayonnaise. Would definitely recommend! read more

M Peppers - Plat de petit dejeuner, French toast - French Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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You should get here now! I'm so happy I discovered this gem! I was blown away by the food my first visit! The ouefs mayonnaise are not devil or dressed eggs, but are perfection. The truffle mayo leaves you craving more of them. Since they have two burgers, I had to try the cheeseburger American. At first bite it became my favorite burger in Louisville. All the components work perfect together and I already want another one. Their fries are also a winner. So many places have messed up their fries and M Peppers is 11 out of 10. I can not wait to work my way though the menu. Happy eating! read more

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First visit to M. Peppers. Was initially hesitant to go as a vegetarian. Told the husband we could maybe just get a drink and decide about food later. We went on a Thursday around 5:30pm. Bar had only 4 people seated so we were able to grab a spot easily (we prefer sitting at the bar). Place was nicely renovated by the prior restaurant owners, and it still looks very nice. Bartender was great (Colson, I think was his name). Attentive and knowledgeable. Made a delicious manhattan. Friendly. Appropriately social without being intrusive. I'd give him an A+. The bread was amazing! So very good. Love that there was a bar hook underneath for coat/purse/whatever. There was also a bar for feet (but I was too short for that). Luckily the bar stool had a foot bar. I read the other reviews that described the gnocchi as bland. I thought it was wonderful. The mushrooms were so good. We will be back. Of note, the television at the bar reportedly only shows horse racing, but it looked really nice with the gold frame (see picture). read more

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Went on a Friday night. Had a reservation and was seated promptly. Street parking. Server and staff were friendly and efficient throughout the night. Really enjoyed the triple cream french cheese appetizer and my entree of the trout. Very flavorful. read more

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Was so excited to try this new French spot on a Friday night! We didn't make a reservation so my dad and I sat at a table by the bar which we were happy with. We loved the atmosphere inside - it was slightly loud but I think that's just because we were in the bar area. Our server was friendly and promptly came and took our orders and answered any questions that we had. The only issue with the service was that as time went on and the restaurant got busier, our server was running around inside and outside and kind of forgot to keep checking on our table. I'm sure that since the place is new they are still getting some of their footing, especially on a busy night. Now the food and drinks were absolutely outstanding!! I started off with a French 75 which was made perfectly. My dad had an old fashioned and said it's one of the best he's had. The escargot that we got as an appetizer was hot and garlicky just as I like it! We used up every drop of the mixture that went on top by dipping our bread in it. My dad got the burger for his main and told me it was phenomenal. My steak frites were delicious as well - the steak was extremely tender and salty and the sauce I chose on top (I think it was the au poivre) was the perfect pairing. read more

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So I revisited here for brunch and wow. It did not match my dinner expectations or experience at all. The food was really subpar, two of our meals came out cold after waiting over an hour for our appetizer then another long period of time for our entrees, it just really was disappointing. The service was probably the hardest part, I'm not sure what exactly was going on but the manager ended up touching our table more than once and comping multiple items because of all the issues. I appreciated the effort to try to rectify the situation but we were all more than ready to go by the time we ended up getting our checks correctly distributed. The crème brûlée french toast was beyond too much, the sausage I got was so burnt it was like a hockey puck, the "carafe" of orange juice for the shareable size of mimosas was truly laughable, I could go on but I'll just leave it with I will never return here for brunch. Perhaps dinner is what they do best. read more

M Peppers - crème brûlée french toast side sausage - French Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

What a fantastic meal. I've been looking for a solid French restaurant in Louisville. Brasserie Provence is great, but M. Peppers delivers surprisingly phenomenal French cuisine that reminded me of bistros I've eaten at in Paris. My only minor complaint is the dining room was a bit noisy, but the restaurant was booked. The service was top tier, the bread was delicious, and the escargot was soooo good. I highly recommend giving this restaurant a shot for a delicious French dinner. read more

M Peppers - Duck leg confit - French Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Have been wanting to try this place for a bit and it definitely was fabulous. Walk in to a swanky and hip bar and was seated around the corner in the dining room. Our waiter was perfectly attentive with the best curled mustache! French onion raclette cheese and bread... I could eat that all day. Escargot, fantastic! Mushroom with goat cheese tartine, a must if you love those two ingredients on incredible bread. Those were just the appetizers. Oh almost forgot, steak tartare served with homemade chips!!! The best tartare I've had. Steak frites were so yummy. Always have to try that going to a new restaurant as my gauge for coming back. Will be coming back! Ambiance is great, food is epic and service is spot on. Must try for a fresh and fun French food experience. read more

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Fantastic addition to the Louisville food scene (and the Highlands in particular). French bistro-inspired setup. The bar area when you enter is energetic and is a great spot to stop for a drink, a bite, or both. The dining area is also a pleasant spot. Food and drinks are outstanding. I love that it's a smaller menu than you see a lot of places--there's plenty of variety on there for any taste, but it's not at all overwhelming, and everything is prepared perfectly. Rarely would I ever eat a cheeseburger with a fork, but the Le Burger M Peppers is a delightful exception--drenched in a delicious au poivre, trying to pick it up would not be the cleanest process! And the fries are incredible--perfectly crisp exterior followed by a pillowy interior. Steak frites are exceptional too, and absolutely get the French onion fondue and the fried cornichons! The fondue is French onion soup in fondue form, just incredibly tasty. And I'd never have thought to get fried cornichons, but I am glad I did--crunchy little pickles perfectly fried and tasty dipping sauce. Desserts and cocktails are excellent as well. Service is friendly and helpful. It was quite crowded the first time I visited, but the servers were still attentive, and we never waited long for a fresh drink or our meal. I look forward to making this a regular spot. read more

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The staff were the shining star. The drinks and food did not disappoint. They took care of my wife and I for our 19th anniversary date and the only qualm I have really was the extremely weird and eclectic French x-mas songs playing over the house audio. I'm now a fan of martinis thanks to this place. If only my wallet agreed. I'll absolutely eat here again. I'll even bring my dog next time, they told me they're dog fri I'm always a fan of a bathroom built to suit every type of toilet-goer. read more

M Peppers - The bathroom had a very unique motif - French Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Absolutely love M. Peppers. I went two days in a row one time! Great vibes, good service, and great drinks. read more

M Peppers - Burger - French Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We made reservations for Easter brunch and I am so glad we did. This place is a hidden gem I had yet to try. Lovely little French restaurant that takes you to France. The hostess quickly greeted us and seated us in a lovely area with a beautiful view. We were promptly greeted by I am guessing the manager who brought us water. Our waiter Dylan made sure we had an incredible experience from ordering to making sure we loved our dishes. I was impressed by the polish and professionalism showcased here. And also very friendly and relatable approach. This was a memorable experience versus just brunch or a more of a transactional experience. The service was wow and it matched the food. My son and I had the steak and eggs and my husband had the breakfast sandwich. Steaks were perfectly cooked and the potatoes I would buy by the pound. My husband's sandwich bread was made in house and looked to be just how we experienced bread in France. I cannot wait to visit for dinner and they have a lovely outdoor seating area. Be sure to make reservations this place is popular. The restaurant is larger Inside than it looks on the outside. This spot took us back to last summer when we visited France, can't wait to try the dinner menu. read more

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Wow!! if you're needing a perfect European style breakfast and you feel like being transported to Paris then this is the place for you! The soft scramble on the eggs is exactly how God intended it. At least the God I've met in Europe. The sourdough toast is the best I've ever had. It is thick and the flavor is spectacular, especially with the homemade jam. It's so hard to decide between the thick cut, ridiculously delicious bacon or the juicy perfectly spiced sausage patties and don't get me started on the crunchy baby potatoes, dear God, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. The staff is incredible and I fantasize about the food if I've been away for more than a week or two. Hands-down, the best breakfast platter I've had not just in Louisville, but in these United States! read more

4.5! (Saturday night dinner reservation) I was so excited to try this place and I'm so glad I did. Ordered: old fashion, French 75, steak tartare, French onion fondue, burgers and fries. The onion fondue was flavorful and rich and probably, my favorite item we ordered. Everything was tasty and the prices were very reasonable. Service was good, our drinks, apps and meal were timed perfectly. The inside of the restaurant is cute, can't wait to try more on the menu. read more

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We so enjoyed our dinner here a few months ago we decided to try out their brunch. Now we have to decide which was better as both dinner and brunch were delicious! The atmosphere and service are 5 stars! We enjoyed croque madame and petit de jour and topped it off with creme brûlée French toast for a "dessert". It was so yummy I only remembered to get a photo of the French toast before diving in! Even the coffee was top notch. read more

M Peppers - Creme brûlée French toast - French Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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The atmosphere was great, with the exception of the table arrangement. The long community booth bench had 2-top tables that were too close and aligned to the crack between the booths. Since we sat next to two women on one side and a couple on the other, we made friends easily due to the proximity. However, we were celebrating and had planned on a more intimate dinner. The wait staff were pleasant and friendly. Our server was not experienced and didn't notice or ask about several things, but other staff were quick to help him. The appetizers were excellent! We had the French onion fondue and the escargot which were both AMAZING!!! The flavors were exceptional. The entrees were few (5-6), and ours were somewhat void of flavor. The gnocchi was very plain and the steak was also mediocre. The herb butter helped to complement the steak and the fries were cooked well. The gnocchi was in a broth and lacked flavor. Being new, I'm sure they are working out the kinks. I know Bar Vetti is one of my favorites restaurants in Louisville, so I'm sure the entrees will come along to that level too. We will definitely go back to enjoy the apps and see how the entrees improve. read more

M Peppers - French Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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So how did I get to three stars... The service was top notch from start to finish. We were on the patio and it started raining. They were there immediately to get us moved inside and out of the rain. The menu is compact, but has plenty from which to pick. We started with steak tartare ;(very good) and French onion fondue (okay). The fondue was okay, seemed a lot like soup with some melted cheese on top. For entrees we tried gnocchi (very dry), halibut (overwhelmed by the sauce) the Le Burget M Peppers (pretty good) and steak frites (cooked well, thin sauce). The deserts were really good! Chocolate was the best things we had. Perhaps your mileage will vary... read more

This was my birthday dinner this year, and it ticked all the right boxes as a place to celebrate an occasion, enough to warrant a glowing review after just one visit. Since it's the dead of summer, we gravitated toward dishes that offered seasonal and fresh veggies, and were not disappointed. But more importantly, M. Peppers came through on executing some beautiful sauces. The grand aioli was textbook perfect, and the basil pistou on my Parisian gnocchi was lovely. In fact, the Parisian gnocchi dish was a bit of a revelation for me. Service was also a highlight. Our server could not have been more personable or attentive. And the chef even emerged from the kitchen to chat with a few diners (including us). The menu is not especially avant garde. Nicoise salad, cheeseburger American, and roasted chicken aren't exactly trailblazing dishes. But they seem to do the classics well here. And sorbet du jour? That's a lifestyle I can get used to. read more

Atmosphere, drinks, food, drinkware, service: 5 stars! M. Pepper's is a great new addition to Louisville dining! It is upscale without being pretentious (no one needs to know where each pickle or caper came from); also not $$$$ like the other French bistro in town. But it is refined in its food, drinks, service and even drinkware. I just love those very French green Duralex Picardie glasses! We've been here twice now. We loved our French 75 and Old Fashioned. The drinks are just what I like: classic, fortified without a long list of unrecognizable ingredients. The food menu is also simple, classic and well-executed. We loved the steak frites, salmon and roasted chicken. That side of peas is a must try! A bit of salty pork and velvety cheese (?) sauce elevates the humble peas. Service was friendly, attentive and well-timed. We were able to enjoy our meal at a French pace, not American rush style. We will definitely be back for more. I can see us relaxing at the bar at this French place. read more

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We came here for a client dinner and EVERYTHING was FABULOUS!!! The food exceeded all of our expectations, the server we had outside was helpful with recommendations and everything came out in a timely manor. The outside area is more casual but inside felt fancier, even slightly romantic around the bar area. Highly recommend for date night or group dinner! read more

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Hell to the YES on dining at this establishment! Without a doubt one of the best restaurants in Louisville. Approachable, great service, excellent food, and impeccable drinks. Best stuffed blue cheese olives for the perfect dirty martini and I still can't get over how delicious the espresso martini was. I had two martinis before my husband even finished his... and that says a lot! What was even more impressive was the service. Aaron was on point with his mixology and attention to detail. Food was excellent but my only regret was not sticking to just appetizers. The cornichion and the triple cream French cheese apps were definitely a must try but ask for extra sourdough with the triple cheese cause it's that good. We may have order too much but everything was beyond delicious and well executed. Even the fries were on point and as they got cold ( because I was becoming Chatty- Cathy from the espresso martinis) they were still delicious. The garlic-aioli makes you want to give ketchup the fair well. Well played M. Peppers! Makes me want to do the Phil Rosenthal dance just thinking of dining here again. Food not pictured because we were too busy eating! Trust me, this place won't disappoint! Happy hour starts at five and sit at the bar! You're welcome, in advance. read more

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I went to M Peppers for a pre valentines dinner. The food and the service were both amazing. The ambiance is very romantic and intimate. We waited a little bit for our table to be ready and there isn't a ton of waiting space when it's busy but other than that we had no issues. I got the French 75 which was delicious. We got the fried cornichons to start which were surprisingly lovely and then we got the beef bourguignon and le burger m pepper to share. I can't say which was my favorite because they were both so good! I want to come back for brunch! read more

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We had a party of 8 for dinner at 7 pm. We had drinks, two bottles of wine and kept talking for over two hours. Dinner was never served. We kept being told to be patient. Finally at 9:30 we asked for the check-$500 and left to have a delightful , late dinner at ROC across the street. We have no interest in ever going back to M PEPPER! read more

This was our first time here. Extremely limited menu. I got the gnocchi. It was fine but nothing special. My wife had the salmon. It was a good portion and tasty. Our friends had the sweet breads, steak tartare and Mac and cheese which they enjoyed. My biggest complaint was the noise. What ever happened to inside voices. Very annoying. Come on people use the manners I bet your gave you. read more

We had an awesome experience here! The food was fantastic and it has a great location with cool decor. We got the Escargot, the burger, and the steak frites. I recommend all of it but the burger really blew us away. The garlic aioli with the fries was great. We can't wait to come back. Service was a little slow but each server who helped us was pleasant and accommodating. They were also very busy as it was a Friday night at 7pm. read more

M Peppers - Steak Frites - French Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This place is really something special. Every item we had was perfectly prepared, fresh, balanced, and thoughtfully executed. I honestly can't remember having French food this good in Louisville in a very long time -- probably not since Le Relais was putting out top-tier food over a decade ago. The ability to combine the feel of a true French bistro with a warm neighborhood atmosphere is unique, and they absolutely pull it off. Everything just felt done right. On our second visit, I had the hamburger, and it was honestly one of the best burgers in Louisville. Well worth a visit and definitely a place we'll continue coming back to. read more