We had a fantastic time celebrating my Dad's birthday here. The atmosphere was impeccable, the…read morePlaylist was on point and not obtrusive, and the personalized menu was an awesome touch. I had hoped to put my dad's picture on the digital sign outside but was not contacted back with info on how to arrange that. From the moment we arrived until we walked out of the door Yasmine took excellent care of my family. Her suggestions were welcomed, and her knowledge of the menu was impressive. She addressed all of our dietary needs and preferences with ease, and my dad can be hard to please so this says a lot! I loved my scallops and crab in a jar. The warm butter cake with bourbon ice cream and the sweet potato ice cream are out of this world. We have already scoped other items on the menu to try when we return.

Brendan's Catch 23 ain't cheap, baby. But if you're gonna run my pockets, THIS is how you do it…read more Make no mistake, the crab dip is the STAR of the show. Creamy, loaded with crab, served with that toasted bread... 10/10. I always go back for that alone. The tomahawk was chef's kiss too. Great crust, cooked perfectly and definitely a whole experience. Even the Caesar salad was great; I just wish the dressing had a little more flavor to really take it over the top. Palate don't lie. ‍

Delightful experience all the way around!…read more We (party of 3) dined early @5pm on a Saturday night and had no wait for a table. Adam, our server, was an absolute gem when it came to suggestions for food and drink! We took every one of his recommendations and were very happy we did!. The Tuscan Ribeye, Peach Pork Chop, and Pasta Rosa were all delicious! We each had a cocktail and a Caprese salad. Delightful beverages and salad! My Pasta Rosa was everything I had hoped it would be... bright, creamy tomato vodka sauce with grilled chicken and pasta. My husband's Tuscan Ribeye was done perfectly. My stepson's peach pork chop was seared beautifully and the sauce was fantastic. We dove right into the food (which was terrific) so I forgot to get pictures. By dessert, however, I controlled myself long enough to take pictures of our Tiramisu and Crème Brûlée -- both as tasty as they were beautifully presented. The ambiance is loud and lively (even early in the evening) so, if you have trouble hearing you might want to request a quiet table, if they have one.

Brought in for our office, this place does a good job with their dishes. Ours was catered in and…read moreit was pretty good stuff. To dine in and get other more sophisticated dishes, I'll bet they measure up even better. Meatballs....big and a good big taste. Great textured meatball too. House salad and dressing...another winner. Good tasting bread this place puts out too. I'd eat here anytime...great restaurant.

As close to perfection as it gets. Came in with no reservation and my table couldn't have been…read morebetter, up at the front wall facing the street, windows floor to ceiling. I witnessed an intense rain and lightning storm, perfectly timed for my visit. (Started right after I arrived, all cleared up when I was ready to leave). I'll get to the food soon. But I'll start with Jessica, the perfect waitress. Not only did she know the menu thoroughly and the service went flawlessly and perfectly timed, her amiable demeanor led to real but brief conversation, not just the typical waiter/customer pleasantries. We talked about the storm (she loves to play soccer in the rain, my vacation so far, and ChatGPT. Yes, I used it to choose between two entrees and we joked about its odd responses and the mistakes it can make. (In the end I went against both ChatGPT's and her advice but was happy with my choice.) Food started with a complimentary small piece of bruschetta. Garlicky and parsley-y. Yum. Free bread was also provided with the meal: a mini baguette. I didn't eat the bread but asked to take it home as I was camping and out of bread. When I opened the bag later I was thrilled to see that a second loaf was added! An amuse-bouche and free bread; off to a promising start. Appetizer and entree were both from the large specials page: 9 items in addition to the ample and varied everyday menu. I started with "Tempura Fried Lobster and Cream Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms, Sweet Thai Sauce." I couldn't really taste the batter-fried blossoms but they made elegant containers for the filling, like a crab rangoon. And the chili sauce was a good accompaniment. The elderly lady sitting alone at a nearby table celebrating her birthday and apparently a regular, I think related to the band, hearing what I ordered got my attention and admonished me to "make sure they put the lobster in it". Apparently she wasn't satisfied with hers. I was though. Like the crab in a Rangoon the lobster was subtle but there. The portion was an adequate 3 pieces and knowing there was an entree and dessert coming I took one home. Even the take-away packing was done expertly, in an attractive black paper box and a foil liner inside. My entree was "Pecan-Encrusted Walu Hawaiian Butterfish. Sweet potato-sage risotto, Tuscan kale, bourbon apple butter." Very good and the portion was just right. I liked the pecan crust, not overwhelming the mildly flavored, oily fish. The risotto was too creamy for me (some like it that way), but I really liked the sweetness and sage flavor and finished it. The kale was fried crispy, an interesting touch. This was all served on a flat slate plate, attractively presented with the bourbon apple butter sauce and some micro greens. No pretentious "chef knows best" attitude here. Salt and pepper grinders available at the table for those who wanted them (like me). I had two cocktails from the interesting selection. Barolo Manhattan had Old Forester bourbon, Cocchi Barolo Chinato (an aged Italian bitter), sweet vermouth, dark cherry juice, and cherry bitters. The other was Bourbon Tea: Michters bourbon, tea, lemon juice, apple juice, mint. Both drinks were brought by another person, not my waitress. And in both cases they returned soon after, inquiring how I liked them. Excellent I replied, both times. Also a selection of 12 whisky and bourbon flights: 3 or 4 smaller portions according to a theme: a rye selection, bourbons, single-barrels, and flights featuring specific distillers Maker's Mark, Woodford, etc. There was a small dessert selection and some appealed but I didn't really have room. But also ice cream, a small scoop for $2 and a large for $4. Very reasonable. There's always room for ice cream, right? Jessica didn't remember the flavors and was going to check but I asked her to surprise me - just as long as it's not vanilla. She brought blackberry lavender. A very interesting flavor but the texture was off, a little grainy. A trivial flaw. The ambience of the place couldn't be better. White tablecloths, fresh flowers and a candle on the table, widely spaced tables and moderate noise, a gentle waterfall comprising an entire wall. And when a birthday was celebrated (my neighbor and also another table across the room) it was done tastefully with the waiter quietly arriving with a candled cake and a jazzy instrumental Happy Birthday from the band. None of the stupid chants from the entire waitstaff found in many places these days, more appropriate for Marine bootcamp than a restaurant. The band, a guitar/bass duo, was so nice to listen to. Old jazz instrumentals mostly. I could have stayed all night. In fact I did, waiting until they stopped around 9:00 before leaving, feeling no pressure to vacate. I tipped them well, and not just because they made a valiant attempt at my request for "Poinciana" which they warned me they hadn't played in years. I think they are a house band, playing here regularly.

I like an older restaurant whose stretched their legs and built ties with community…read more Varanese has been on franfort ave for some time. Its a local date night favorite. I took my son on a date and we fancied up. He pulled out chairs for me and ordered our drinks. He was 15. He talked to the waiter about his steak and what the different toppings meant and talked planes with our food neighbor as he wants to be a pilot. That's what this place offers. Community. The food was also stellar, we had creme brulee for dessert both our favorites and my son left a little older, a little more mature. He left with confidence. It was a great experience.

We enjoyed the August dinner and a movie (Birdcage) with paired wine courses from start to finish…read more Each course is packed with flavor, but my favorite this time was the dessert course of flan (and I don't even particularly like flan usually!!!). This was creamy, delectable, and just a perfect finale for such a special dinner. Service is seamless and unobtrusive. This entire production operates like a dream machine. The room decor and table scape lends itself to the movie theme and dinner and drink, so just makes for a very fun experience. We always eagerly anticipate these events and hope the dynamic force (Kathryn) will return when able to bring her talent to future productions. Wishing her all the best and feeling sorry for ourselves in the meantime! Here's to hoping for an encore ....

My favorite restaurant in Louisville, I've been dining here for years when visiting on business…read more(from NYC) and have never been disappointed. My go to's include the spicy guacamole and Churrascos De Argentina. Atmosphere is clean, classy and inviting. Service is consistently good. Highly recommend.

We had a mixed experience. The food and cocktails were amazing. Not only the dishes were…read moredelicious but I appreciated the creativity and presentation. On the other hand, service and ambiance left much to be desired. We had made reservations weeks in advance. We got there at 5:30 pm and were seated in the patio (during the hottest day of the year), even though the restaurant was mostly empty at that time. There was only a fan directed at our table that made it slightly bearable. We decided to stay. Service was just OK. The worst part, aside from the heat (I acknowledge that the restaurant does not control the weather), were the many flies. They brought a couple table fans that seemed to help a little, but did not preclude everybody in our table from getting flies swimming in their wine. While they brought bottles of water (no ice), by the end of dinner the water was lukewarm. I want the restaurant to do well, so please take this as a constructive criticism.

There are not a ton of restaurants that get my five star seal of approval…read more This place is absolutely amazing. The food is top of the line. Super fresh ingredients and meats. You can definitely tell. The sea bass entree my wife had said it was one of the best she ever had. I had the steak and frites and it was absolutely amazing. The hanger steak was super fresh. Cooked perfectly. Perfectly seasoned and just melted in your mouth. The fries are clearly made on house and some of the best I ever had. Our server CARSON, was absolutely fantastic. He knew the menu inside and out. Great service and checked on us the appropriate amount of times. He was super friendly and relatable. One of the managers SAVANNAH came and checked on us as well. She was super friendly and both were clearly willing to do whatever it takes to make sure the customer loved the experience. The scenery was perfect. I really have no complaints. Food was 10/10 to me. Service was 10/10.

I went here last night and ate their Aged Butter Ribeye, it was delicious. Amado, our bartender had…read moreamazing service and knew the menu very well. The ambiance was nice and I had a great time.

CURED is one of the best restaurants in Louisville, KY! The house-cured charcuterie is incredible,…read morethe carbonara is full of flavor, and the steak was cooked perfectly. The atmosphere is intimate and upscale, making it a great Louisville date night restaurant or spot for a special occasion. Amazing food, cocktails, and service, we'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

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.

My friends and I dined here and got the full Churrasco Experience(tm)!…read more As always I aim for the filet mignon, picahnia and the garlic variations. They were so, so delicious. I'm also a sucker for their carbs - pao de queijo are a favorite of mine (I make them from scratch at home) and the yucca fries were not dense like other yucca fries I've had before. We all got seconds of our favorite appetizers and I went ahead with the dessert and drink - they do not disappoint! The service was incredibly friendly and answered all of our questions about pronunciation, followed up on our requests for particular meat and kept checking in on us. The vibe is of a high class dining establishment and the staff are in nice uniforms, hats off to them!