Best Seasonal Restaurants in Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

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BardstownDowntown LouisvilleEast LouisvilleEast Market St - NuLuFrankfort Ave - Crescent HillGermantown

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A photo of Volare Italian Restaurant restaurant

1. Volare Italian Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(4693)

$$$$

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 62 times today

Discover and savor Italian at its finest!Whether you choose to dine in our main dining area, year-round patio, or private dining facility; Volare boasts an intimate and beautiful setting.Come experience the ultimate in entertaining… a special occasion at Volare. Inspired cuisine, beautiful surroundings and impeccable service are the hallmarks of a great event. You deserve nothing less, and we promise even more.

2. Bourbons Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1806)

$$$$

• Southern • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 4 times today

Located on Frankfort Avenue restaurant row in the historic Clifton neighborhood, we offer more than 130 bourbons, as well as a selection of antique expression whiskies that you won’t find anywhere else.Bourbons features upscale dining in an elegant but casual atmosphere and a bourbon-inspired seasonal menu graced by southern inspired cuisine.Chef - Jereme McFarlandSous Chef - Samuel VarjuSoul Chef Justin Shewell Event Coordinator- Margot’ McMillen

3. Varanese

4.8

Exceptional(4831)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 20 times today

Varanese settled in Louisville because of its successful independent dining scene, and he believes that the people of Louisville will appreciate fresh ingredients, prepared with a creative flair and a culturally diverse menu. Varanese’s eclectic menu boasts an array of options from stuffed grape leaves, and fried green tomato salad, to new signature entrées: the seared boneless pork chop, and caramelized orange salmon. Finish with a fried banana accompanied by a house-made oatmeal cookie dough ice cream dessert. This New American style restaurant will comfortably seat 150 guests between its bar, dining room and four seasons patio. The four seasons patio of Varanese is an addition to the building, which has a dramatic 20-foot slate water wall. The space is enclosed by a serpentine of glass doors, which retract to offer an outdoor dining experience. Varanese is located at 2106 Frankfort Ave. in the Historic Clifton neighborhood

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4. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7

Exceptional(8392)

$$$$

• Seafood • Downtown Louisville

Booked 67 times today

River House Restaurant and Raw Bar is Louisville’s premiere riverfront dining destination. It is the vision of award-winning chef and restaurateur John Varanese and seats 330 in its main dining room, raw bar, and patio. Guests experience a charming “home like” atmosphere as they enter the restaurant from the front porch garden area. Enter through a 20-foot tall by 40-foot wide water wall, and enjoy intimate decor, and a floor-to-ceiling glass wall overlooking the back courtyard and river, River House is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. The menu features regional cuisine with a Southern flair and an emphasis on fresh seafood including Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, BBQ Braised Beef Short Rib, and the Maker’s Mark Bourbon Barrel Smoked Salmon. Our 15 foot raw bar features assorted raw oysters, king crab, and jumbo shrimp. Reservations are recommended. We look forward to serving you!

5. Mesh - Louisville

4.7

Exceptional(3989)

$$$$

• American • St Matthews

Booked 33 times today

Mesh blends contemporary elegance and comfort with innovative cuisine and excellent service. The original menu and unique decor make Mesh an ideal setting for business meetings, romantic evenings, or a night out with friends.A meal at Mesh is one you won't soon forget and value you won’t believe.

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6. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

4.8

Exceptional(8204)

$$$$

• Steak • Downtown Louisville

Booked 130 times today

The first & only steakhouse of its kind in the Louisville area, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse serves only dry-aged USDA prime beef. While steak is the foundation of the menu, Jeff Ruby's promises to please seafood lovers as well with its raw/sushi bar & seafood entrees.Jeff Ruby regulars will be pleased to know that their favorite signature items from the Cincinnati restaurants will be well represented in Louisville. The bone-in filet, the 7 cheese baked macaroni, creamed spinach, truffle flake, & of course Jeff Ruby's secret recipe cheesecake are all staples of the Louisville menu.Styled after the great NY steakhouses of the 1930s & '40s, Jeff Ruby's promises to be as pleasing visually as it is to the palate. French art-deco design, plush mohair upholstery, hand-selected antique furniture, and cinematic crystal chandeliers anchored by a 1950s-era antique are featured in the Starz series Magic City and the 32-foot wall of wine.

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7. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(3210)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 62 times today

Repeal is Whiskey Row’s only oak-fired steakhouse, located at the birthplace of J.T.S. Brown & Sons Bourbon Company in Louisville. A stylish departure from a traditional steakhouse, Repeal uses a wood-fired grill stoked daily with reclaimed American Oak bourbon barrels. Repeal is a tribute to the Repeal of Prohibition – a place to see, be seen and celebrate the rich tradition of the building in which it resides.Now serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

8. Lou Lou on Market

4.7

Exceptional(1002)

$$$$

• Cajun • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 24 times today

A taste of New Orleans in the heart of NuLu - Louisville's premier dining neighborhood! Lou Lou on Market is a beautiful eatery serving Southern cuisine, with a primary focus on the rich, eclectic flavors of the Big Easy. From the best Shrimp & Grits in town to our indulgent spin on Bananas Foster, we've got it all! Like eating outside? We have a gorgeous and spacious shaded patio and a beautiful, covered balcony that overlooks it all. We have two floors of indoor dining, several private rooms, and a speakeasy in the basement called Stave - which features live music Thursday through Sunday!

9. Swizzle

4.6

Exceptional(2629)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 29 times today

Sexy, Swanky, Social.Offering sweeping views of the river and downtown Louisville paired with a supper club-style menu and cocktail program, Swizzle, a new restaurant and bar by AJS Hotels is currently taking reservationsThe Swizzle Supper Club menu will feature the area’s best prime steaks, chops, sustainable seafood, and local produce, all served up from the open-concept exhibition kitchen situated in the middle of the restaurant, allowing diners to watch the culinary action. The beverage program will take a more retro tone, with classic cocktails, including seasonal features, and a curated list of wines available by the glass or the bottle. Swizzles Big Bar area will also offer happy hour specials and bar bites, encouraging diners to drop by for a quick drink, or linger for the evening.

10. Morning Fork

4.8

Exceptional(1195)

$$$$

• Breakfast • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 13 times today

Welcome to Morning Fork! We look forward to serving you!Morning Fork is a local restaurant providing the Ultimate Brunch Experience with classic breakfast, brunch and lunch favorites with a twist.Our brunch favorites are the Short Rib Benedict, Avocado Toast, CroWaffles and Jumbo House Made Cinnamon Rolls. Do not forget we also serve lunch with classics such as the Hot Brown, Chicken Salad and Tomato Basil Soup. Make sure to enjoy your meal with a cocktail, fresh juices, and $4 mimosas.

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Jason
Central Kentucky •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was absolutely amazing, with a wide range of delicious options—every dish we chose was a winner. The service was superb and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, offering thoughtful recommendations. The live music in the background created a wonderfully romantic atmosphere for my wife and I. We’ll definitely be back.
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Varanese$$$$• Contemporary American• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.8
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Victoria
Montreal / Quebec •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The service was incredible. We went for our anniversary. Highly recommend the salmon.
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Swizzle$$$$• Contemporary American• Downtown Louisville
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4.6
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Martha
Central Kentucky •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our server, Noah, was perfect! He saw to every need and with a table of 8 women, we had lots of needs! The food was delicious and hot when served. We sat outside in the shade and were so comfortable and had a great view. This is the place to go for a wonderful dining experience.
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River House Restaurant & Raw Bar$$$$• Seafood• Downtown Louisville
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4.7
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carol
Central Kentucky •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent food, outstanding service and very interesting program
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Bourbons Bistro$$$$• Southern• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.8
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Ashley
Central Kentucky •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We love Volare! The martinis are always on point and the food and service are incredible. Our favorite spot.
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Volare Italian Restaurant$$$$• Italian• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.9

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