We were thankful to score a last minute reservation for a table of 8 on this busy Kentucky Derby weekend. We were seated immediately on their enclosed back porch with a beautiful roaring fire in their corner fireplace. Lovely! Our server was efficient, drinks and complimentary bread and butter were served quickly. Their small, one basket serving of bread and dabby do of butter was not enough for our table, but they honored our request for more. My Caesar Salad was crispy fresh and hit the spot. I ordered the appetizer Spicy Fried Oysters served over grits as my entree. The 6-7 oysters were fried perfectly crispy, not too spicy, and the creamy parmesan grits were a nice accompaniment. This appetizer really was the right entree portion for me. read more

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I didn't realize that it would be that busy on Dec 5th for the Repeal Day. It is good thing that my friend and I made the reservation. We enjoyed the old fashioned with old Forester in it. We decided to order appetizer which is Garlic and Goat Cheese with bread. It was so delicious. I had brown butter pasta with additional of Cajun sausage. It was so good and it was all fresh. I enjoyed it a lot. My friend had Burger and my friend did enjoy it a lot. We both agreed that the fries were so good too. We both had great time. read more

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I had always wanted to try Bourbons Bistro, and after having a date night with Cooking at Millie's where we were cooked with Chef Jason and the Bourbon's Chop which is 12 oz French bone-in pork chop wrapped in proscuitto topped with Asadero cheese and a bourbon veal demi glace, and Yukon mashed potatoes. The restaurant serves it with garlic haricot verts but I do not recall making those, however I wish we would have bc they are my favorite! After this I really couldn't wait to see what else they offered. Their menu rotates seasonly so some of these items are not currently available since we were there in the summer however from looking through their instagram I really hope they will be back!! We stoped in on a random Saturday night and was surprised to be able to grab two seats at the bar however there is always so much going on in Louisville in the summer. The bartender was rather busy but he was very friendly and personable throughout our entire experience. We ordered a couple drinks and the Feta and Hot Honey starter. It came with a generous portion of Feta, drizzled with Hot Honey, fresh sliced Jalapeño, prosciutto, and I believe macadamia nuts (not 100% sure) .... SO GOOD!!! My husband ordered the Cheese Tortellini which is fresh pasta, filled with a blend of Wisconsin cheese and herbs, tossed in a mushroom and spinach cream sauce that is finished with pine nuts and basil pesto. He really enjoyed it as I was only able to grab a few bites. It was rich, creamy and delicious. I ordered the Chilean Salmon over broccolini which was topped with cucumber and onion and drizzled with a vinaigrette I believe and this was hands down the best salmon I've ever had. I am extremely picky when it comes to seafood so I do not say that lightly. I also ordered a side of mashed potatoes which I really didn't need and honestly didn't eat much of bc my Salmon was so good. We were too stuffed for dessert but have heard they are pretty famous for their Bourbon's Bread Pudding which is custard soaked bread, bourbon caramel, dried dark cherries soaked in bourbon syrup so I will definitely be trying that next time! read more

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Another favorite place to go with consistently great food. Yes, they take reservations! Always love that on a busy night! Interior is warm and inviting. Not too loud and lights down low enough. Service is charming. You must get the spicy fried oysters with grits to start! The oysters and delish and grits are spot on. Great combination. My go to meal here is the steak frites. The steak is perfect and frites tender and crispy. I saved room for desert and dang, was it the best. Bread pudding with hands down, best caramel sauce ever. You must save room for this! If you want a lovely night out with great food, do come here. read more

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Wow this place is a hidden gem. I have always wanted to go here and ended my 2025 here with a friend. My friend and I had the goat cheese spread and the steak frites. I even got the olive oil cake for dessert. Delicious! read more

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This hidden gem is absolutely phenomenal and worth talking about and they have won an array of accolades for their Bourbon Bistro. The bistro has a great ambiance, and excellent hospitality. The staff and bartenders are knowledgeable of the menu offerings and offer great recommendations. You will not be disappointed it's a chef-currated dinning experience! They also have a robust Bourbon, Wine, and cocktails lists. The venue offers street parking and has a very small parking lot accessible; however, keep in mind the street parking can be little tricky; therefore, plan accordingly. I would highly recommend making reservations prior to partaking. read more

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This caesar salad made me want to reenroll into med school. The paper plane was great, and had the best fried oysters and grits on this side of the Mississippi. read more

Bourbons Bistro - Filet of Beef, Caesar Salad with shrimp - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We had an alright time here, it was exceptionally loud so having a conversation was difficult. Our server (I think Molly was her name?) was great. I tried the cheese tortellini and it was really good. My parents had a salmon salad (just okay) and the pork chop. I'd go back but maybe try to sit in the bar if it's quieter up there. read more

Atmosphere was cozy and relaxed, but still upscale. Started off with the charcuterie board, then got the salmon and steak which were both fabulous and cooked perfectly, then for dessert we got the cheesecake, which was good, but nothing special in my opinion. Service was great, definitely worth the visit read more

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What a superb dining experience Appetizers was the Gouda & Goat cheese spread with bread So deluctable ~ The main courses were so good ~ Steak Frites & French fries with horseradish sauce / Pawn Shrimp & Grits so creamy delicious some of the best grits I've ever had / Southern Salmon cakes with cucumbers / dessert the bread pudding and the sauce was so good / Drinks : my first Bourbon Lily & Luccio Moscato Service was great And the Ambiance very soft & quaint love the lighting & decor Fabulous experience read more

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I really enjoyed Bourbons Bistro. Located in the charming Clifton neighborhood, it was nice to get out of Downtown and East Market. The restaurant is elegant and service was attentive and friendly. My drinks were excellent and strong. The bread and bruschetta were just OK, so I'd skip those. But my entree, the pork chop, was quite flavorful, as were the green beans and potatoes. And huge--I definitely couldn't finish it. I was too full for dessert, so opted for the Bourbon Ball after dinner drink instead. I could taste the hazelnut, which I loved. If I ended up visiting Clifton again, I'd absolutely return. read more

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Updating my review since Margot M. Sent such a hostile message when she should've used my generous review as constructive criticism. The food sucks, the drinks suck, the ambiance is horrific. Something like an at home basement dinner featuring outdated Christmas lights. Cheers Margot! read more

This place is hands down one of my favorite spots in town. I'm not even a big fan of bourbon (boo I know), but their food is INCREDIBLE! We ordered the goat cheese dip, steak frites, caesar salad and bread pudding. I will return and order the exact same items over and over because they're THAT good. The service is amazing, you'll never go without a full glass of water because they constantly refill. The ambience is delightful. I'm obsessed. read more

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I've been here three times. The first two times were good, but it seemed each visit dropped in quality of food and service. Our first time we had the burger with Swiss and mushrooms, it was fantastic. The second time we went we were served bread and butter, which surprised me because we didn't get that the first time. I ordered the steak frites, and it was okay, but kind of plain. My friend got the burger again and it was just as good as the first time. However, at one point one of the cooks was shouting and cursing at one of the front of house staff. That left a bad vibe. On the third visit we ordered the whipped feta with hot honey appetizer. It was amazing, but they changed the burger and it lacked the same impact. My friend's burger was way undercooked, almost raw and she ordered it medium well. The server was inattentive and a little curt. Overall I'm not interested in returning due to the inconsistency in quality, taste, and service. Too bad because I've heard they used to be a fantastic restaurant. read more

I'd give probably a 3.5. My husband and I went for Valentines this year and we both liked our food okay. I got the pork chop, which somehow tastes exactly like breakfast sausage, but the green beans were delicious. My husband got the steak frites and enjoyed it. I was not a super fan of the atmosphere though, we were sat in the middle, right on top of other people, and since the building is narrow there's nothing at all to look at except wall when seated that way. Also thought it was pretty ridiculous they were selling Ste. Michelle Riesling for $52 a bottle.. when everyone knows that stuff is 9 bucks. Crazy. Overall service was decent and food was decent, but wouldn't go out of our way to return for the price. read more

We went for Valentine's Day dinner last night & it was truly a great meal! Service was beyond great & the food was banging! My husband loved the vibe. read more

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This was our first stop when we arrived late to Louisville. While their kitchen was closed we had the best time tasting bourbons with the guidance of their young bartender. He educated us on bourbon and made excellent recommendations! We had so much fun. Also recommended a late night fourth meal location that we walked too later. This bar has an extensive bourbon collection, great service, while we cannot comment on the food I am sure it's nothing short of amazing! Thanks for a wonderful experience. read more

Bourbons Bistro - Menu - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The ambiance at Bourbon's Bistro is on point. They have a good bourbon selection even though my top three choices were unavailable. The service was great, attentive but not pushy. My steak frites were awesome. Steak was cooked just right, the frites were nice and crispy. My g/f mushroom ravioli was super flavorful, however the added shrimp (for $17 extra) probably wasn't worth it. Would definitely go back and recommend. read more

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We had a very nice dinner while visiting Louisville. The food was excellent and the bourbon selection strong

I was in town recently on a work trip and was brought here by our host. I had a "nojito", poke nachos, and the cheeseburger with the egg and bourbon bacon and that stuff... so sorry I forgot what it was called. But I did not forget the burger! Best burger I've had all year and in the top 10 of burgers I've had in my life. It's a shame I couldn't finish this giant thing. The nojito was perfect and the poke nachos were pretty darn good too. I'm kind of sad that I might not ever get the chance to stop by again. But who knows? If work ever sends be back to the Louisville area, I'll 100% be back. read more

My husband and I tried this place for the first time last night. We made reservations through Open Table. We had tried to get in a couple times before without reservations and no luck so this time we planned ahead. Started with a Manhattan Champagne Cocktail. It was good and different but I think I'll try something different next time. I had the Filet of Beef which was really tasty. Pricey but to be expected. My husband had the shrimp and grits. That's probably the winner of the night. We took bread pudding for dessert to go. Service was on point. Busy place and still great service. We were seated immediately. We had reservations. We will be back. read more

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I'm so glad I picked this spot to celebrate my sons's graduation! The food was fantastic. The atmosphere was perfect. The customer service was attentive and friendly. I loved the mussels. You can't get a bad dish. Even the cocktails are yummy. read more

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I travel to Louisville regularly for work and I make it a point to dine at different restaurants and provide an honest feedback. I was really torn about my rating to tonight. On one hand the food was really good. I had: Salmon cakes Mushroom pasta with andouille sausage. The salmon cakes were a tad bready for me but still good and came out hot and fresh. Same with the the pasta. It was still steaming when I got my dish. And the pasta was excellent! The mushrooms and sausage were perfect. I liked it having some pesto and pine nuts in the creamy sauce. The bad thing was the service. When I arrived, there was no hostess at the station. The bartender finally acknowledged me after a few minutes (and I say 3-5 minutes). He didn't really know the reservation system and I told him it didn't matter where I sat as long as it wasn't outside (too cold for me). He sat me at the high bar table right next to the hostess station. He brought me a menu and water right away. So I though things would be okay. But I waited another 5 minutes. The bartender acknowledged me but he was servicing drinks to the patrons at the bar. Finally the hostess came to the podium and I had to ask her to order. Food came out so quick and hot and delicious that I thought they redeemed themselves and I wouldn't be needing to give them this lower rating. But after dinner was done, that was it. No sign of anyone AGAIN. I had to ask for a box and check. I know I must look like a visitor and not a local, but it seemed rude to ignore me just the same. I just didn't have a good feel so I'm sad to not come back and try their other dishes. read more

Bourbons Bistro - Complimentary bread - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Our first visit to Bourbon's Bistro did not disappoint. Cozy dining area filled with bourbon inspired decor. Cocktails were good - we ordered an OF, Gold Rush and a Bourbon Lily. The Caesar salad was really good and topped with bacon. Entrees and sides were delish - I tried the filet and pork chop and recommend them. Fingerling potatoes = so yummy! The dessert and after dinner cocktail menu looked really good, and we were tempted, but way too full to eat dessert. Highly recommend! read more

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I'm a few days late posting this review but I couldn't let this one slip by. We made reservations for 5 last weekend. My daughter had been before and loved it, wanted us to try it out. We were promptly seated. Service was a little slow after that but we didn't mind with good company. We had the bone marrow, fried oysters and garlic and goat cheese spread appetizers. I would recommend all of them. Each one very flavorful. I'd have a hard time choosing just one. Everyone loved their main dishes as well. We were blasted but finished with a bourbon bread pudding for dessert that was also divine, save room! read more

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We were served by abrayah and she was excellent. We arrived a little early and had drinks at the bar first with a great server. Then sat in the restaurant to a fanatsatic meal i recommended the pork chop and the burger. Dessert was a recommendation by abravah which was an amazing popcorn ice cream with caramel popcorn and butter ice cream! I would not have normally chosen this but loved it! You must try it. read more

Not a bad place to eat. A bit pricey, but the quality of the food and the atmosphere is definitely a notch above

Very nice little bistro. Warm service. Limited menu done well. Worth the effort from the downtown chain experience.

Had an exceptional meal at Bourbons Bistro this weekend! We celebrated a birthday with friends and everything from the drinks to dessert was just fabulous. One of the better Sazeracs I've had at a bar, and the mussels were a fabulous appetizer. The salmon was perfect and the bartender made some excellent dessert shots for us at the end of the meal. Will definitely return! read more

Bourbons Bistro - Mussels - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Excellent service with extensive list of bourbons (some quite rare), stellar cocktails and delicious food in an inviting atmosphere. Our server, Amber, was friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the Bourbon pork chop and the Shrimp & grits plus that sinfully delicious bourbon bread pudding with caramel sauce. Located in a cute neighborhood, we found parking on the street but it was a weeknight read more

Bourbons Bistro - Our server displays two bourbons we were considering from the huge list - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This was our first time visiting Bourbons Bistro and we will be back! Pork chop was amazing and we had excellent service from Wendy. Huge bourbon selection as well. read more

Bourbons Bistro - Bourbons Chop* - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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An intimate restaurant with a wide selection of local cuisine. My drinks--manhattans-- were perfect. We started with the fried oysters on grits, a play on shrimp and grits. It's wild caught Chesapeake Bay oysters, breaded, on creamy Wiesenberger parmesan grits. I couldn't get enough. For the entree I had the steak and frites. The generous 12 oz NY strip is large enough to share. The entree is served with copious amounts of fries and seasoned to perfection. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare. Service was not constant. read more

Bourbons Bistro - Steak Frites 1/2 portion - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Bourbon's bistro is truly a local delight Nestled in to the Clifton neighborhood on Frankford Avenue. Iv been a few times over the years and I have to say it's a great little date spot especially on the patio next to the fireplace on a nice evening. We sat near the fireplace and had a nice glass of wine and started with a spectacular appetizer of Prince Edward Island mussels which were extraordinarily plump and a must try. My date had the Steak Frites which was cooked to perfection and well seasoned. I had the Chilean Salmon also cooked perfectly all in all the perfect night and great service. Food: 4 stars Atmosphere: choose the patio 4 stars Service: 4was polite gracious and helpful. read more

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Bourbons Bistro is one of those places my wife and I have been wanting to try, So on one Saturday night, we decided to make it happen... First, make a reservation, or get there early enough to get a bar seat. I tried to make a reservation several days in advance but no tables were available. So we decided to risk it and head down early Saturday evening ...not much of a risk really, if we were not able to eat there, we know of multiple good places around the area... So, we got here around 5:30, luckily found a parking space near the restaurant and walked in... No one was in the restaurant, so we asked the host about a table, she was very polite when she told us all the tables were reserved, starting a 6... No worries, we will just sit at the bar.... I am glad we did. Our bartender, Vin, was great and helped us select various bourbons throughout the night. So after a few rounds, we ordered appetizers... We started off with the Charcuterie Board, and man was it good... The menu description did not mention a blueberry cheese that was served on the board... All I can say about it was the Blueberry cheese was worth the trip by its self... I have never had anything like that before, but I am looking forward to ordering it again... We then ordered the Garlic and Goat Cheese Spread and a side of parmesan grits... Both most excellent. My wife finished off our evening with an egg nog... I got to taste it (as with most nights I am driving and have to severally limit my adult beverage intake) and like everything else we had was fantastic. I can not think of anything that was missing (Oh and by the way, the restaurant was full at 6, as well as the bar) as far as service and food... I am not really sure if I will even bother with reservations next time. The service we received from Vin was outstanding and makes us want to sit at the bar every time. Bourbons Bistro is definitely on our restaurant rotation list. read more

My coworkers and I dined here and had a lovely evening. Bourbons has a cozy atmosphere with mood lighting. We had a large group, and the waitress took great care of us all night with spectacular service. I opted for the burger, and it was delicious. Between that and the appetizers we shared (and desserts!), we left full and happy. I tried a unique drink with champagne and bourbon that was really tasty. When in Kentucky, go for bourbon if it floats your boat! read more

Super relaxed fine dining. Awesome cocktails and bourbon selection. Great space and a very nice patio as well. Sit at the bar with the locals and you will enjoy the staff and food. read more

I expected that the restaurant would have a good selection of bourbon, wow, the list was fantastic! The Food was great and Emma, our server did a great job taking care of 10 people. The building and dining area was memorable. An all around great place for a business dinner etc... read more

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This was the best meal I have had in a long time! I got the salmon and pasta and it was divine! The pesto/sauce was delicious and I could eat it every day. Its semi-formal so great for a work dinner or date night. They have a large bar selection and delicious cocktails! read more

The chef is beyond any other restaurant on Frankfort Ave. Mike makes you feel like family, excellent libations. Bring back the bacon. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and patrons. Make it a choice. read more

Had the Shepherd's Pie special, and it was fantastic. The service was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.