Decided to check this out based on mostly glowing reviews and the varied menu options that all…read morelooked appealing (Yelp photos). I had to double check that we were in the correct place when presented with the menu with only 3 items on it (burger, wings or tenders). We forged ahead as we had the place to ourselves and it was peaceful. Unfortunately the food we got was run of the mill frozen Sysco food that would barely be passable at a high school stadium, and all at gourmet food prices. The menu may have been limited because of Louder Than Life, but that wasn't stated anywhere, nor does it alter the quality. We also got charged for alcohol we didn't order. Despite that, the saving grace was our server Ashley, who was delightful.

Fantastic dive bar. Has good food, highly recommend the burger. Has a great stage and sound system,…read moreunfortunately the bar is dying. I hope they find a way to bring it back.

Okay, I finally understand what everyone is talking about. I…read morewent to Toasty's Tavern specifically for the burger and fries because I have heard so many people rave about them, & they were literally everything I hoped they would be! The burger was delicious, but the fries honestly deserve their own paragraph. They have the subtle smoky flavor that immediately reminded me of the smell of campfires at my aunts place in the country when I was growing up. There's just something about them that's just so good.& they absolutely do not need a condiment. They're perfect completely on their own. I also ordered the fried mushrooms as an appetizer & those were delicious too. The only problem was that I very quickly realized I had ordered way too much food for one person, but was I going to let perfectly good food go to waste? Absolutely not. So naturally, I ate all of it. No regrets. The burger, the fries, the mushrooms, everything hit. I completely understand the hype now!

Toasty's Tavern is one of those unassuming spots that turns out to be a lot of fun! They have both…read moreindoor and outdoor seating, although the indoor seating is limited. Bar seating is available as well. The outdoor area has a large Connect 4 game, which is a fun touch while you wait. The atmosphere is casual, energetic, and just plain fun. And the burgers! They're smashed, crispy-edged burgers served with sweet pickles, griddled onions, lettuce, and Toasty's special sauce. We shared a basket of their seasoned fries and added a side of "fry sauce," which is a delicious mix of mayo and ketchup. The menu is very reasonably priced, making this a great place for an afternoon meal without spending a fortune. Overall, we had a great time and really enjoyed the laid-back, fun atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

Stopped here for lunch. We all had burgers, 2 of us had a side of fries…read more The burgers were all excellent as were the fries. I definitely left stuffed. We all had drinks too. I had a beer, my wife had a espresso martini, and my son had an HR problem. My wife said the the espresso martini was really good. My son is newly 21 so he didn't really have much of an opinion about the HR problem.

Monnik has been a staple for me almost the entire time I've lived here in Louisville. (10yrs) and…read moreit fits into Schnitzelburg perfectly. Their beer is fun, innovative and isn't afraid to explore. Although it may not be groundbreaking but making good beer doesn't always have to be. Even if beer isn't your jam I highly recommend stopping in and tasting the menu that Chef Kathryn Fink has created and Everytime I'm here there's always something new to try be it a weekly special or the ever changing menu. The smoked whitefish pate is outstanding and always a great starter. The look and feel of Monnik always reminds me of a cottage in the mountains and after spending time inside it's so easy to get lost and forget where you're at. As for the service it's always top notch and helpful. I've spent countless hours at the bar asking about different styles of beer and what makes them special. The best part about it is it never feels judgmental or pretentious just good service done the right way. Hats off to you all. Cheers.

We arrived at the eagle after the Nationals. The ambiance was comforting and the atmosphere…read moreprovided a lot of room for private conversation. The service was swift and the music was enjoyable. On this particular day, we decided to order the food to go and enjoy each other's company at home with the puppy. We will be back as the whole experience unraveled quite nicely.

We had high hopes based on Eagle Louisville's stellar Yelp score. But we walked away disappointed…read morebecause of a major service lapse, curious food seasonings and discrepancies between menu descriptions and actual dishes. We arrived mid-afternoon on a Friday. We had a choice between sitting inside or being seated at a picnic table on the covered deck. We were assigned a high-top table in the dining area past the bar, where a few guys were watching a soccer match. The brine-soaked fried chicken is Eagle's specialty, so we ordered it. I thought the chicken was good,. So per the menu for the three-piece fried chicken meal, you can only order either all white meat or all dark meat. Interestingly, the two people at our table that ordered white meat still got a drumstick with their meat. The last I checked, drumsticks were considered dark meat. For an appetizer, we ordered the hush puppies. They had a nice crunchy texture but were very spicy hot. We also ordered the spoonbread. This was my favorite dish of the day. It was served warm, had a great texture and a light maple flavor. With our meals, we could get two sides. We requested the collard greens, green beans, fries, grits and mac & cheese. Only the mac & cheese was good. The collard greens were way salty and the green beans had odd and unexpected seasonings. Our dining companion was put out, and understandably so, that the menu said the grits came with white cheddar cheese. But instead, though the grits maybe had cheese, they were also loaded with loads of diced jalapeno. They were so over the top spicy, none of us could eat the grits. The fries were strongly seasoned with oregano. WTF? Our entrees came with biscuits. The biscuits were tasty, but unfortunately, because they contained too much shortening, fell apart when buttering them. And that leads up to the service lapse. After we received our check, our server completely disappeared. We waited a half hour for her to re-appear, gave up and asked another server to cash us out. He disappeared and we waited some more. Finally the red-headed server re-appeared and breezily explained she had been out on the deck the whole time. No apology or anything.

Awesome food, tried the pork belly sliders, mushrooms the first day, Excellent, I went back the…read morenext day for brisket sliders, also Excellent. .

Have heard about this gem for 20 years but never tried it until last night. Wife and I sat at the…read morebar - love the atmosphere: spacious dive bar with low ceilings and wood paneling. There are also picnic tables out front. You get a faint whiff of the grill/smoker upon entering. Kylie was our bartender and she was fabulous - knowledgeable, friendly, and answered all of our questions with patience. Wife ordered a mango margarita and doesn't like a lot of tequila, so Kylie went half and gave her a shot on the side in case she wanted to add more. It was wonderful. I had a couple of beers. We started with the fried mushrooms, which aren't what you would expect. It's two large portobellos cut into chunks, battered, fried, and served with sun-dried tomato mayo. They were great. I then ordered a duck taco, brisket taco, and a side of Grippo Fries with smoked mayo. I'd never tried duck but that taco was smack-a-lackin'. The brisket taco was also good, and the fries were fantastic - sweet and spicy, fresh cut, and crispy. Wife ordered a pork belly slider and truffle fries. She enjoyed the slider but didn't care for the fries - just not her thing. The portions here are large. A side of fries will feed three people. We took a hefty portion of them home, as well as some of the mushrooms. We could've sat there at the bar and spent 3 hours socializing and enjoying a smattering of cocktails - love the setting. Look forward to going back and trying one of the burgers at some point.

Decided to check this place out during a work trip and it didn't disappoint!…read more They are located in Germantown and thankfully, finding parking wasn't too bad on a Wednesday night. When I walked in they were pretty busy, but I was able to find a seat at the bar without issue. The restaurant had great ambient lighting and there was one side of the room were the The bartenders immediately came by with water and menus for me. I ordered the sticky rice cocktail because it looked interesting and it was delicious! I had to work hard to not down it all in one sitting. For my main dish I got the fried chicken gumbo which was my whole reason for coming here. It was delicious and the people next to me saw me dancing joyfully as I ate and ordered their own For desert I had the sweet potatoes, which I had never tried in this form, and of course I loved them as well. If you're in town make sure you check them out!

I love this place. The decor is beautiful but honestly it's the food…read more My first gobaround, I didn't feel impressed, but the constant thoughts of milk bread and cat fish said something different so i went back. Next the oyster happy hour with peach vinaigrette was mind altering. The oysters were fresh and the sauce was inspiring. I ordered the hanger steak and wasn't very happy. Im a steak and frites girly but it wasn't the star of the show.. it's the catfish with slaw and milk bread. My favorite items there. The drinks are also amazing. Its a smaller place not housing more than 40 or so but make a reservation. Its worth the experience.

Look, checks is a Louisville institution. Is it a fine dining institution? No, of course not it…read moreprovides exactly what you'd expect. A place where the locals go and a sense of community. The food is fresh and some amazing staples. Stand outs. Fish sandwich Chili Chicken and dumplings Meatloaf Is there bad reviews? Yes and they are from lame out of towners that don't appreciate being apart of a culture. If your looking to have you ass kissed and wine and dined. Don't come here, but if you want a truly authentic experience and to rub shoulders with some real salt of the earth people... please stop in. Cheers.

We hadn't been to Check's in quite some time and our group of friends met here to play music bingo…read moreand have dinner. I ordered one of my favorites -- chicken livers -- and was a happy camper. I only ate 1/2 of the order because it was such a large amount and it is a very rich food. This business typically offers efficient counter ordering and taking a number, then with the food orders subsequently brought to the table. Since we went on a night with an activity, there was a bit of a festive atmosphere and patrons were likely all hanging around for a couple of hours. Our group of 6 enjoyed catching up while having some lighthearted fun. Has a dive bar, lived in, neighborhood local feel, with what seems to be plenty of regulars. Parking can sometimes be a pain, but there is free street parking when parking lot is full.

We love this place! We've come for celebratory work retirement events, random tequila Tuesdays,…read moreeven brunch, and it is always great. The latest visit was me with my mom and brother, looking for a place downtown with a good burger. OLT immediately came to mind. We sat upstairs and were served by Bailie, an angel and rockstar all in one. Everything on the menu is good, but we got the kickin chicken sandwich, fish and chips, and of course, the bbq bacon burger. Fresh, hand cut fries, perfectly dressed entrees, cups that were never empty, and an overall great experience. If I can bring my mom here, you know it's good.

I brought a friend to visit again and he said he was in the mood for tomato soup. I LOVE the tomato…read moresoup here, but was nervous because it's really unique. Creamier than usual, a tiny bit of sweetness, and they add cheese. I remember the first time I got it being confused at first, then loving it after a few spoonfuls. Well, yay, my friend thought it was delicious too!! And my french onion soup was great! The broth was better than ever and served piping hot, with a really rich, well-developed onion flavor. I cannot get over how they do simple things so well! Maybe my favorite tavern vibes in the whole city.

This was my 2nd or 3rd visit since it changed hands and it was just as satisfying as the last time…read more I met a friend for lunch, who had never been there before, she was charmed by the appealing decor and cozy welcoming feeling. I ordered chicken and dumplings this time and we both marveled over how much it looked like homemade. She said "that looks like what grandma used to make!". The chicken and dumplings lived up to their appearance, they were delicious. Well seasoned, with nice chunks of chicken and big fluffy dumplings. My friend got fish and fries and ate every bite. Service was fast, friendly and accurate. With tax and tip my lunch was $20. It was a fairly generous portion as well. I have only good things to say and will definitely return.

We were very excited to come have breakfast here! This place has a lot of meaning to my husband,…read morewhose grandparents would come here on dates. We were honored to uphold that tradition. This place is popular, so we were grateful to be able to get bar seating. Corned beef hash was sounding good to me that day, and they had a Cajun omelette special that my husband chose. We also got a cornbread buttermilk pancake to share. Unfortunately something came up and we couldn't eat our meal at the restaurant so we got it to go. I really liked the food, it was your typical comforting diner style meal. I thought it could've used a little more salt, but that wasn't a concern; I would rather it be under salted for those who prefer it that way. The locale is super cute and cozy, I loved the homey feel of it. The staff was amazing, really going above and beyond for us, helping us settle when we had to take off. I really am so excited to come back here with my husband and our baby to keep the family tradition going. Check this place out!

I first discovered Hauck's Corner through an IG reel featuring bars with great patios in…read moreLouisville, and it immediately went on my must-visit list. When I saw they were hosting a Love Island season premiere party, I knew it was the perfect time to finally check it out. Parking was easy - we found street parking right across the street, and there's also a reasonably price parking lot directly across from the entrance for after hours parking. What surprised me the most was the size of this place. It's HUGE! There are so many outdoor seating areas that it never felt crowded, even during a special event. Inside, there were two rooms with large TVs showing Love Island, plus themed decorations and drink specials that made the watch party that much more special. There were 8 of us and it was not difficult to find a table of us all on a Tuesday night. The bartenders were friendly and efficient. I was told the quesadillas were good too! (I had dinner beforehand but my friends ordered some food). The restroom I used was small but clean. Overall, Hauck's Corner lived up to the hype and then some. Great patio spaces, fun events, good food, and excellent service. I can't wait to go back!

What. A. Cool. Place…read more I thoroughly recommend visiting this place. It's a huge hangout complex with great service, food, and drinks. It's fun just to walk around and explore! We liked it so much we visited twice during our trip to Louisville!