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1034 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40204

Holy Grale

Belgium and Holland-inspired beer bar compliments 20 rotating craft drafts from around the world with snacks like frietjes & poutine, chorizo tacos, and Scotch quail eggs. No table service in t... read more

1700 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40205
502-384-9252

Wild Ginger

Not part of famous Washington Asian-fusion group with the same name (if it were, this review would be totally different; chains, argh), but chill sushi bar, Japanese entrees, and Pan Asian fare del... read more

1801 Bardstown Rd., Louisville 40205
502-749-5275

The Bard's Town

First floor hosts restaurant and lounge with live music, comedy, or karaoke about four nights a week. Second floor, soon-to-open as 70-seat theater: 2011 should see seven productions by in-house tr... read more

2286 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40205
502-365-1788

Zaytun Mediterranean Grill

Iranian restaurateur's traditional Mediterranean food (hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel) attracts Highlanders of all ages, although not the crowds it deserves. Soft, Euro-style flat bread importe... read more

1538 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40205
502-473-8560

Seviche: A Latin Restaurant

Chef Anthony Lamas and his Nuevo Latino (new Latin American to you, gringo) cuisine has earned praise from James Beard, national press, and local fine-diners for dishes like deconstructed short-rib... read more

1314 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40204
502-454-5336

Avalon

Spacious outdoor bar and dining area with heat lamps, fireplace and friendly bartenders easily compensate for dated art deco interior with tight bar space. Recent revolving door of chefs has caused... read more

1359 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40204
502-456-6461

Palermo Viejo

Argentinian chef learned his chops the old-fashioned way: in his parents' kitchen. Croquettes, empanadas, and queso plates attract diners courageous enough to eat south of the land of the taco. Own... read more

1327 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40204
502-456-4500

Butterfly Garden Cafe

Relaxed tea and simple lunches attract ladies and men confident in their masculinity—or at least willing for it to take a hit in exchange for a good roast beef sandwich. Setback from the road... read more

1576 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40205
502-458-8727

Cumberland Brewery

Not out of place to see a patron or two stumble into this buzzing microbrewery already drunk at 7 p.m. Beers on tap change, but nitro porter and cream ale are always available for a reason (hint: t... read more

933 Baxter Ave., Louisville 40204
502-473-1222

Molly Malone's Irish Pub & Restaurant

Post-frat nighttime scene is identical to neighboring Irish pubs (not that you'll remember your evening here anyway). But unlike competitors, menu has mostly authentic Irish cuisine. Outdoor deck, ... read more

1420 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40204
502-456-1170

Day's Espresso & Coffee

Grad students, freelancers, moms with kids meld with twinks and bears checking Manhunt to sip Louisville's best coffee drinks. Manager's choice indie music selections will have you pulling out... read more

1293 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40204
502-451-0700

Ramsi's Cafe on the World

Quality cuisine earns long menu "eclectic" label as opposed to being called "all over the place." Diners are as wide-ranging as the dinners, at least amongst Highlands-types. Decor is, wait for it,... read more

1606 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40205
502-456-4955 ‎

La Bodega

Spanish chef serves authentic staples like grilled calamari, tortilla Española, and montaditos (the chorizo, Serrano ham, goat cheese, and quail egg one is a must) to a young but sparse crow... read more

1250 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40204
502-451-0659

The Back Door

Cheap drinks heavy on the booze + pool tables + greasy food + jukebox + location, location, location = why this neighborhood tavern's been drawing a crowd of all (legal) ages since 1985. Twenty buc... read more

2226 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40205
502-452-1799

ear X-tacy

Indie music store gets accolades from national press for knowledgeable staff and music selection, which includes rare imports (yes, that's a euphemism for bootlegs). Know what's also rare? In-busin... read more

1759 Bardstown Rd., Louisville 40205
502-454-9810

Coco's Chocolate Cafe

Local chocolatier's Kentucky-sized portions means small fondue is large and large is holy shit (of course, having leftover chocolate and Rice Krispies Treats ain't a bad thing). Seasonal specials l... read more

1543 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40204
502-458-2233

Cafe Mimosa

Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese cuisine done better than you'd expect for such a wide focus. Like menu, facility's new location (which opened after tighter space burned down) seemingly doesn't en... read more

1767 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40205
502-451-2749

Asiatique

Five-course tasting menu at one of Louisville's few (only?) innovative Asian restaurants allows area foodies to be more adventurous than General Tso's chicken. Happy hour specials, like half-off ap... read more

1295 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40204
502-456-5108

Heine Brothers' Coffee

One branch of rapidly growing local six-, seven-, no eight-shop check on Starbucks, each with slightly different character if not menu. This one draws literati from adjacent bookstore, street urchi... read more

1325 Bardstown Road, Louisville 40204
502-473-0015

Le Gallo Rosso Bistro 1325

Tucked in the back of a BNB, quaint atmosphere and few seats gives it an authentic Italian feel, but friendly service belies authenticity (in this case, that's good). Le Gallo could counter Buca di... read more