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.

Every time I make my way here, I wonder why I don't get there more often. Outstanding atmosphere,…read morewhether you're there for a business meal, date night, dinner with friends, or just grabbing a drink or dinner at the bar. It's classy but still relaxed, vibrant but you can still have your quiet space. Food and drinks are top notch. No weak points on the menu, really. Can't say that about a lot of places, but even the "weaker" options I've had get that rating only when compared to other options have been ordered at the table (as in, "this is amazing, but what you ordered is even better somehow")...so, I don't know, share! Service is always A++! Friendly, helpful, fun...you always feel welcome!

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 ....

Amazing customer service and delicious food …read more I got the Egyptian kitchen which was delightful flavor depth and huge portion size / easily enough for two people. I also had the Arabian sundae for dessert. A delightful blend of baklava, chocolate, and salted caramel ice cream. Every bite was delicious. I'm so happy this was my spot for lunch.

For the money, this place cannot be beat. Start with the cocktail program. The Black Manhattan is…read moreunique and sophisticated. Best Greek salad in town. Really sophisticated minds by the glass. Tonight had the lamb chops which were delicious and a very generous portion.

I visited this morning for a pop-up barre class. The private space upstairs is fantastic and…read morerentable for events. The Rick Room had plenty of space for all of us attending to spread out on mats and complete a challenging workout. It was a beautiful space with brick walls, hardwood floors, and windows. I could see it being a fantastic space for some fancier events too. Off of the main room was a lounge area with huge couches. It was nice chatting with a few other attendees here after the workout. After class, we had a couple of cocktail options (option for N/A too) and light bites. Light bites were tasty! I tried the champagne cocktail, ooooh it was strong, but really tasty. It would be a perfect drink at dinner time! The owner and bartender were both really kind. This was a fantastic pop-up event and a great glimpse at Bourbons Bistro. Thanks for inviting us into the space :)

Reading some of the reviews, I am glad I showed up on a weekday where no one was there. Maybe I was…read moreearly too. No wait and plenty of tables for me. Appetizers are very good. Big plate of mussels, tastes fresh and the broth goes very well with bread. Salmon cakes are very good too. Contrast with the pickle vegetable is a nice touch. My ravioli is ok. Nothing interesting to write about. It is store brought ravioli with more cheese. Definitely need to come back and try other entrees Didn't order a drink but the long list of spirits are very tempting Parking is a problem. It is very limited

Convinced my baby to go grab a quick bite since we had plans immediately after. Was a very good…read morevisit in comparison to the last few- I didn't even review cause well it was not good. But this time it was wonderful and shout out to Kayleigh K! You're the supreme top shelf ma'am, you may be new to Connor's but you are the bees knees! Thank you for a wonderful evening!! Stopped in last night to kick off the birthday celebration that never ends for the girl really lmao wanted to eat before going out to meet friends and it didn't disappoint and I am grateful and hopeful that my kid will want to come back...

Fantastic Service My…read morehusband and I visited Connors Steak & Seafood in Louisville to celebrate our anniversary. While the overall experience was enjoyable, the true highlight of our evening was the exceptional service! Our server, Stuar, was absolutely fantastic! There was a mix-up with my husband's drink, but as soon as I brought it to his attention, he corrected it immediately and without hesitation. We were considering ordering the deviled eggs as an appetizer, but I was hesitant about the truffle flavor. The manager was kind enough to let me sample the truffle before ordering. Let me tell you, if you're not a fan of strong truffle flavors, beware! It was incredibly overpowering for my taste. I genuinely appreciated their thoughtfulness because it saved us from ordering something we wouldn't enjoy and prevented unnecessary food waste. For dinner, I ordered the prime rib with a baked potato, and my husband had the filet mignon. My prime rib was good, and I enjoyed my baked potato. However, overall, the food was just okay. Nothing was particularly bad, but nothing really wowed us either. The drinks were decent, and the atmosphere was lovely. Now, let's talk about dessert! Because we were celebrating our anniversary, the restaurant treated us to a complimentary strawberry shortcake. My husband devoured the entire thing himself, so I'm assuming it was absolutely delicious! I also ordered the German chocolate upside-down cake to take home, and THAT was delicious! Why 4 stars instead of 5? Simply because while the service was easily five-star worthy, the food didn't quite reach that same level for us. I truly appreciate a restaurant that values customer service, pays attention to the little details, and makes guests feel welcome. Connors absolutely delivered in that department. We would absolutely return! The hospitality alone makes it worth another visit. Special thanks to Stuart and the manager for making our anniversary dinner a pleasant experience!

Looks can be deceiving and from the outside you might not think it's worth a try trust me, it is!…read moreThis was my first time trying the fat lamb and I'm sad I haven't been sooner. The food was insanely delicious and the ambiance was cozy and quaint. A little pricey but well worth it. A delicious and reliable pick to bring you your boss, celebrate a special event, show out of town guests, or impress your friends! We tried a lot of things--see pics! The menu changes with the season but if the pistachio tiramisu is on the menu, don't pass it up! We sat at the bar and service was top tier.

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.

The English Grill was recommended by a bartender at an alternate location and boy, are we happy we…read morewent! Without reservations on a Saturday night, we were sat within 30 minutes. There is a bar area with one tv but this is a dining experience. We were a tad underdressed in jeans and nice shirts/sweaters but there was a good mix of snappy casual and formal wear. We waited at the bar before our table was ready and had some bar snacks and tasty drinks. The Kentucky Mule came in a copper mug - which is necessary and appreciated - and was a large drink. After being sat and greeted my our waitress, Kayla, we decided to order salmon, the Hot Brown, and dessert for later. We saw another table order bread and butter and I'm unsure if that was complimentary or asked for but just know it doesn't come to the table without prompt. The Hot Brown is a popular Kentucky dish and the English Grill did an excellent job inventing and preparing it. The turkey was moist and serving size was large. The salmon didn't have crispy skin but did have a crispy top. The side of zucchini and fingerling potatoes were well seasoned. You're unable to make substitutions so I ordered a salad separately and the caesar dressing was very anchovy-tasting. For dessert, we ordered the striptease because we saw it on Yelp beforehand. Kayla lit the dessert on fire and it was beautiful. Note to self - let the alcohol burn off for a good while but not enough to burn the entire dessert. It was an excellent dinner overall and we'll be back to the English Grill on our next trip to KY. Supposedly there are bullet holes in the wall someplace in this hotel. We weren't lucky enough to find them and I'm unsure if it's a hoax. If you find them, take a picture and let us know!

Lived in Louisville all my life and have have eaten at the English Grill or had a KY Hot Brown…read more But today was the day. We were downtown on an errand and decided last minute to have dinner and decided on the grill. I did get a reservation through Open Table for 5 pm, the time they opened.. there were very few folks there at that time but it was a full house by the time we left at 6.30ush. Staff were excellent, polite kind and efficient, from the host, waiter, asst waiter, room captain and manager. We opted for the French fries as an appetizer, without the spices or smokey ketchup and absolutely loved then,, shoestring fries that were crispy and hot and a huge serving. We then delete the KY Hot Brown. Glad we tried it but not really my thing. Turkey was tender, bread seemed a bit dry to me, would have preferred the tomato sliced on the sandwich rather than a couple of pieces on the platter, bacon wad good and the mornay sauce was creamy, but not consistent throughout the dish. But again glad I tried it first at the Brown Hotel where it originated. The creme Brulee was an excellent dessert choice. We were both hungry and spilt all three items, with a cup of coffee and had ample food. The creme Brulee and the French fries we would return for and try other dishes next time. My only complaint was the resturant was not super clean. We sat in the back room and it was pretty dusty, crumbs on the floor and dark.

We've passed this restaurant 1 million times going home and I've always talked about checking it…read moreout. We finally went on a random weekday for dinner and it did not disappoint! The patio was shaded and a great place for dinner. The staff was very friendly, food plated beautifully and everything so tasty and fresh. We will definitely go back to try more on their large menu!

Everything was amazing!! We went on a Saturday and they had a live singer. I got the calamari…read moreappetizer and the lamp chops. The service was quick, but the food was still hot and fresh or in case of the salad with the calamari cool and refreshing. I shared a lamb chop since it was my friend's first time and she said she's coming back just for those. It was nice and airy, we were seated by stage and was able to interact with the singer between songs.