Where To Dine?

Louisville has steadily gained notice as one of the country’s most vital restaurant scenes. With over 2,500 restaurants, visitors from around the world are astounded by the variety and quality of fine dining in the area by chefs who have taken regional cuisine to a nationally recognized level. There are quiet cafés, coffee houses, ethnic restaurants, bourbon lounges, casual eateries and popular national chains. From burgers to burgoo, grits to gorgonzola, and fries to foccacia, you'll find just the platter to please your palate. We recommend you call ahead for reservations to guarantee a great time in good taste!

To view the "Louisville Restaurant Guide," search below. Visitors often ask, “Where do the locals eat?” For the answer, they often turn to the “Louisville Originals,” 60-plus restaurants where patrons are likely to be greeted and seated by the owners. Louisville Originals is one of the largest chapters of the Council of Independent Restaurants of America. Nationally recognized chefs are active in this group, which boasts all kinds of cuisine. It’s a short drive to one of Bourbon Country’s famous distilleries. Staying in the city? Visit Louisville’s “Urban Bourbon Trail,” where you can raise a glass at six of the world’s best-stocked and mostcelebrated whiskey bars.