Brendan's Catch 23 ain't cheap, baby. But if you're gonna run my pockets, THIS is how you do it. Make no mistake, the crab dip is the STAR of the show. Creamy, loaded with crab, served with that toasted bread... 10/10. I always go back for that alone. The tomahawk was chef's kiss too. Great crust, cooked perfectly and definitely a whole experience. Even the Caesar salad was great; I just wish the dressing had a little more flavor to really take it over the top. Palate don't lie. ‍ read more

Brendon's Catch 23 - Tomahawk Steak & Caesar Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I appreciate that's it's Derby Week and restaurants in Louisville are crowded but when a restaurant charges you a $100 per person non-refundable deposit just to make a reservation, then they keep you waiting like you're in a doctor's office until they can seat you - and the bar isn't serving drinks because they've also booked every seat at the bar so they can take $100 deposits for each of those seats as well - this is a restaurant I'll never come back to. This place is a joke. Part II - Finally got our table about 50 minutes after our reservation. Even though we booked a table, they seated us at the bar. The food, admittedly, was very good, but after getting our appetizers rather promptly, we were seated over an hour before our bartender - Mo - finally had to go to the kitchen to chase down our entrees. Then, after all of this, the couple next to us got their bill but hey hadn't deducted the $200 prepaid deposit. A different bartender tried to convince them that the $200 had been netted out but they weren't having it. Finally Mo came to the rescue again and got them a new bill that clearly deducted the deposit. We quickly asked him to get our bill as well since we knew he would make sure ours was corrected too. Makes me wonder how many other patrons didn't catch this mistake and ended up giving the restaurant another $100 per person. Oh, and when I went to the restroom, it was quickly obvious no one had checked on the restroom all night because the garbage can was overflowing with used paper towels all over the floor. +3 hours in all. Mo was the only employee we encountered who was both competent and understood customer service. Still sticking with my 1-star review - and that's only because a half star was not an option. read more

Brendon's Catch 23 - Steakhouses Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

What a treat! Mo was our server and bartender. We loved the bar cart he rolled out to make our smoked Old Fashioneds. He was knowledgeable and convinced me to try the Bully with a substitution as I don't like Campari. It was very good. Interior is very classy. We ate the Jumbo Crab Cake, Baby Greens Salad, Cornbread Crusted Salmon and Kansas City Strip Steak. Everything was delicious. We opted to try the Butter Cake for dessert and it was amazing. read more

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A few days ago, I ordered the jumbo lump crab cake dinner with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Loved how the sauces were in separate containers, but I wish they were somehow labeled. The jumbo lump crab cakes were delicious with little breading. The remoulade sauce was the perfect compliment. The I thought ordering online was seamless and I loved that they set the pickup time when I ordered. I was a little surprised to find the area around the restaurant a bit run down and felt seedy, it felt very different from where I was staying just a few blocks away. Service was wonderful - they even pronounced my (difficult) last name correctly. read more

Brendon's Catch 23 - Jumbo Lump Crab Cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

First class restaurant across from The Sealbach hotel. Beautiful place dining experience. Steaks were delicious sides of asparagus And Calamari. Excellent service from the top notch bar as was our dinner. Lots of fun watching the mixologist Must visit t have the full experience. read more

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Starting off black history month with my favorite restaurant. The services us always 10/10. Ambiance is perfect. Drank and lemon drop which was delicious. My date had a dirty martini. Scallops were so sweet. The shrimp and grits had a little kick and were so flavorful. Definitely will be back!! read more

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One of the best meals I have ever had! Chilean Sea Bass melted in my mouth. Créme Brulee Old Fashion! Chef's kiss!!

Update: still no email or phone callas promised By the manager on duty- this shows how far they will go to lie and treat customers like trash My family took me out for my 50th birthday and we chose this restaurant based on reviews. We needed time to look at the menu as this was our first time here. At first the server was patient, my son said wow the Tomahawk is pricey the server gave a look of disgust instead of giving more background on it. I ordered a glass of Riesling and she said oh we don't sell that, I kindly showed her on the wine list she huffed and brought it back. She was consumed the entire night with a 4 top, even getting them water, boxing their meals, toasting them all while ignoring our table. Meanwhile we could not get refills, a guy gave us a box and we gracefully boxed items at the table. She took my calamari plate off, when there were still items to eat, I said I was not done and she went ahead and still took the plate. The guys finished first, so there were guy staff removing plates, when I was turned talking to my spouse they took my plate which still had food, I was so upset but still held composure. At the end it took 15 minutes to get a check, we were leaving a cash tip, she approached and said I noticed you did not tip on the card, REALLY you approach a guest about your tip after your lack of service meanwhile we were leaving a cash tip. We asked for the manaager, explained everything - and we paid for the entire meal with no issues. The manager still has yet to reach back out with what remediations, if any he was going to give. DO NOT GO HERE if you want to be judged by the way you are dressed or what you order. They do highly judge by just a look. read more

As close to perfect as the sun gets. Had dinner there last night with an old friend. From the moment I walked in I felt welcome. The incredible Sonya took great care of us and orchestrated our meal with grace and style. We shared the crab jar and ordered the scallops along with our meal. Best scallops and crab I've ever had. My friend had the halibut and I had the Ora Salmon. Everything was amazing. I strongly recommend this place. It's a whole vibe. read more

Food was killer... service was a tad slow! I will start off with the good, the ambience and layout of the restaurant is really great. Being able to see into the kitchen and treated with all the sites and associated smells is always something I enjoy especially in a higher end restaurant like this our server was really good, but I think she had too many tables because it did take excessively long to get our drinks and several items we ordered were forgotten and arrived later than others as a result. The food itself is excellent. All of our appetizers were prepared well and all of our main dishes were equally as exquisite. Had the service portion been on par with the food quality I would've certainly rated this place five stars. I would definitely go back and as a sidenote, I would recommend the truffle fries every time. read more

Brendon's Catch 23 - Steakhouses Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I was very impressed with the ambiance as soon as we walked in and sat down. We were greeted by the servers and by management throughout our evening, which was really a pleasant experience. The food's presentation and down to each bite was amazing. I really enjoyed having dinner there and I look forward to going back the next time I visit. read more

Was in Louisville, and it was a Friday during Lent, so Fish Friday. I sat at the bar on the server side, which only had two seats. I share that as I was kind of out of the way and alone which may be a cause by the slow and poor service. I had clam chowder which was okay. I then had the tuna, with potatoes and asparagus covered in bearnaise and it was fabulous. Great atmosphere and good entree made up for the poor service. read more

Brendon's Catch 23 - Tuna - Steakhouses Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Fantastic dining experience, every time. Upscale without being pretentious. Always a strong selection of seafood (if the seared tuna is on the menu, get it; if you want something else--and there are many excellent options--get an order to share anyway!). Steaks are excellent. Quality sides. Great cocktail menu (smoked old fashioned prepared tableside is a must-try experience). Tasty desserts. Service and atmosphere are top quality. Servers are knowledgeable, attentive, and welcoming. The bar area is lively, the restaurant has a great vibe, and there are good private dining areas as well. All in all, a spot well worth visiting for a special occasion, a business meeting, or just a high-quality night out. read more

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My wife and I always go because the seafood is the freshest in the city. The ambiance is your typical hotel restaurant vibe; loud,and lively. It's not quite the romantic date vibe but it's still a good time. The service is great and the food is even better. read more

Yasmine was wonderful! Thank you :) Best food drinks and attentive staff. I I recommend this place for anyone who has never been. read more

Very nice restaurant with a classy vibe. Comfy seating and very attentive service. Everyone enjoined their meals and pricing wasn't too out of line. Menu didn't match what their website said what was available that day but still offered very fresh choices. I split the wedge salad and enjoyed some baked oysters. read more

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We ate here on Sunday Mothers Day Danielle was our Server she was cold not very friendly. Her service to us was Sub-par.I ordered the Crab corn chowder. It was very watery no flavor at all.The Atmosphere was dark and Drury. Not a Great Experience for me at all. read more

We went Jeff Ruby's and had the most delicious dinner. Then Went to this place and had literally the worst food I've ever had. The $110 fillet was so bad, I asked if they could butterfly it, they don't do that. I guess they couldn't cut it half. The staff was incredibly rude. It took a good 20 minutes to get a drink Then the topper of the evening the valet forgot to give us the keys to the car. Waiting at the hotel at 11:30 for keys. Just ovoid this place, not one good thing to say about it. read more

The customer service was great, and the ambiance was well suited for a quiet meal alone or with a date. I come here every time I'm in downtown Louisville KY and they never disappoint. read more

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No, just no. Ridiculous pricing for what you get and the service was so poor. Ordered Shrimp Pesto Basil Linguini ($32.75) which arrived with only 5 small pieces of shrimp, unseasoned and without the cheese finish as described on the menu. Our server never came back to the table to see how the food was, so we asked the food runner for some condiments we needed and she acted like this was a problem. Finally walked up to the bar to order a drink since our server was absent. Got a glass of 6 oz of Doau wine that I was charged $25 for. Check with any other local restaurant and you'll see this is excessive. Will never go back or recommend Brenden's Catch to anyone. Nobody in our group of 4 will be back. P.S. it wasn't even very busy there that night. read more

Brendon's Catch 23 - Shrimp Pesto Linguini - Steakhouses Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Oh my! We went for our anniversary and could not have been more pleased. The food was excellent and the service top tier. They even walk around with a drink bar for smoking drinks, if your into that. I would go back again, I loved it. read more

Brendon's Catch 23 - Seared Yellowfin Tuna - Steakhouses Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We had a great night out here before seeing a musical at the Kentucky Center! Sonya was a great waitress, attentive and very knowledgable! We had the crab cake for a starter which was fabulous. Our main courses were the sea bass and the scallops, both were perfectly seasoned and cooked! I highly recommend for a classy night out in Louisville! read more

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Excelente Perfecto. What a wonderful experience. Food was delcioso and the service was outstanding.

OMG!! We just had dinner tonight and our dinner was amazing! Even better was our serve person, Sonya. . . She anticipated what we wanted and made fantastic recommendations!! We would never have found it if it had not been for Allen at Louisville Bourbon Inn! He strongly recommended it and joined us for dinner! Didn't think I had room for dessert, but there is always room for Butter Cake read more

Brendon's Catch 23 - Butter cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This is a must do restaurant! Don't even hesitate just do it!!! This was by far the best food I had in Louisville and some of the best food I've had anywhere. It has a great location right on 4th Street where all the action is happening downtown. When I entered the restaurant, I was greeted very warmly and kindly, and felt extremely welcome. The interior decor is gorgeous and well appointed. They had a very large and nice bar area and I can imagine a happy hour there is amazing . Of course they had an extensive bourbon and wine selection. They also had very delicious. Specialty cocktails. I loved the bachelor in Paradise and the house special. old-fashioned. It was amazing. My server was Ross and he was absolutely phenomenal! Ross walked me through my entire meal journey and made excellent recommendations that I truly enjoyed it. Now let's get to the food. I started with the King crab in a bowl which Ross said put them on the map and I see why. Every single bite was absolutely delectable and melted in my mouth. It was like a flavor explosion. I then had the Chilean Seabass, which was so fresh that it tasted like it had come straight out of the ocean. I am so glad that I was able to get a chance to visit this gem and anytime I'm in the area I will return. There were also two members of management that stopped by the table to greet me with a smile and check on me to see if I was having an excellent dinner. I highly recommend and you should go too. Make sure to ask for Ross as a server. He is funny and kind. read more

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Rebecca was the best server. Her knowledge of the wine and menu was top notch. Intimate dining, with very fresh menu items (Not pictured) we started the meal with Warm Jar of King Crab and Butter. 10/10 recommend. I had the 8oz Filet with roasted potatoes. 9/10. My fiancé had the Seared Yellowfin Tuna Special 10/10 recommend, I will say I'm not the biggest seafood girl, but it was amazing. I'd order it myself. We ended the night with decaf coffee and espresso. We will definitely be going back. read more

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A birthday celebration that will be remembered for a long time. Yasmine Hamlouchi was on her best game! The food was fabulous and so were her suggestions and service. read more

This meal was so good! We were in Kentucky for our friend's birthday and he decided he wanted his birthday meal to be at a seafood and steakhouse. I'm always a bit weary of ordering seafood while I'm inland so I chose the 8 oz filet mignon with a side of mashed potatoes. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and so tender! I started my meal with a caramel apple martini that in hindsight should have been a dessert drink. It was delicious but super sweet and took awhile to drink. I eventually swapped over to a vodka mule instead to go with dinner. My vegetarian boyfriend unsurprisingly had few options here. He ended up sharing a couple of appetizers with the table (whipped goat cheese bruschetta and herb and cheese filled mushrooms) and had the wedge salad without bacon as his main course. Looking at the menu now, I see there's a cauliflower steak option that wasn't there when we went but would be a great alternative to permanently add to the menu. We were seated in a private room for 9 and we enjoyed the seclusion. Our waiter was attentive and we had a great time. read more

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We had dinner at Brendon's ..the food was excellent along with the service. Sonia our server was well versed in the menu and provided excellent recommendations. I had the scallops.,they were delicious..perfectly cooked. We shared a calamari appetizer ..and a Caesar salad plenty for two ...my partner had the Chilean sea bass another perfectly cooked entree. All of the sauces were house made and the perfect accompaniment. read more

A MUST eat if you're a guest at the Embassy. My husband and I decided to eat here after being invited by the manager while we were waiting for an uber on the sidewalk outside of the Embassy. We did not have reservations and were able to walk in around 8:30 PM and were quickly seated in a booth. The atmosphere feels cozy and upscale at the same time with a great ambiance. The menu features a wide variety of seafood and steak dishes. For starters we enjoyed a half dozen oysters and cocktails which were quickly brought to the table! We ended up needing to move to the bar to sit with some friends that ended up popping by to visit, the staff graciously accommodated our request. For entrees, I enjoyed the Seared Chilean Seabass and my husband had the Cornbread Crusted Salmon, the dishes came out to us very hot and fresh. They were also 10/10 on flavor and presented beautifully. Our bartender Mo was very attentive, you can tell he has a passion for handcrafted cocktails. We were so impressed by this place and will definitely visit again on our next trip to Louisville! read more

Brendon's Catch 23 - Seared Chilean Seabass, Lobster Mac N Cheese - Steakhouses Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Our friendly server Ross made our time at Brendon's Catch 23 the best. He was personable and honest without pushing his opinions on us. He said that servers have to take a 19 page test before they're able to work here! WOW! They were very accomodating for my gluten allergy and I was able to easily navigate the menu. We like to try interesting appetizers and the Cauli-mari was AMAZING. We would order it again in a heartbeat. The ambiance was lovely and we were not rushed at all. We loved the little lamps on the tables and the beautifully lit dining room. We will be back whenever we are in Louisville! read more

Brendon's Catch 23 - Cauli-mari - Steakhouses Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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The food and service here is absolutely top-notch. I cannot say enough good things about this place. We were with a group of six and we shared many appetizers, all of which were amazing. Everyone raped about their entrée, and the desserts were to die for. read more

In town for work, my coworkers and I wanted seafood so we tried out Brendon's Catch. We were greeted by Yasmine who was awesome our entire stay, she checked on us occasionally. We each had the Seabass which was pretty good and light, probably could've used like a potato or cauliflower purée but I'm not complaining. Also ordered was the ceaser salad and they give you cornbread muffins with a cinnamon butter as well. Our experience was enjoyable and the food was delicious, I would revisit for sure. read more

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The Best decision for a birthday dinner for my wife, worked out perfectly. We made an early evening reservation on a Saturday. We arrived 20 minutes early and the hostess seated right away, once at our table we were greeted by MJ (our server) and she took great care of us for the entire visit. Everything from cocktails to the Oysters and Pearls ordered for an appetizer, to the our Caesar Salads, our main courses all were flawlessly timed and executed. MJ reviewed the menu for us, explained the specials and offered which selections were her favorites, she was attentive throughout without being overbearing or pushy (her assistant was equally attentive, wished my wife a Happy Birthday and even sang Happy Brithday to her, very nice touch). Our main courses came out perfectly timed and from the Kansas City Strip with Seared Scallops on Pea Risotto as an add on (for me) to the Grilled Halibut w/Asparagus and Berries with a Jumbo Lump Crab Cake as an Add On for my wife, the quality of food, the cook, presentation and portion sizes were all well above average from other establishments. The overall experience and atmosphere was more than enough to warrant a return visit in March for my own birthday. read more

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What happened to this place? They used to be amazing. Entree was cold, staff was rude and very unaccommodating, long wait for food...triple priced of some items that used to be favorites. Guess they are part of the group of low bar restaraunts everyone goes to because not a lot of options anymore. Won't go back. Sad read more

From the moment we walked in the door, we were treated to the absolute best food and gracious service, I've ever known. The ambiance is classy and inviting. We were celebrating our anniversary and Sonya was a fabulous server. She helped to make it a very special night. Order the Oysters Kentucky Feller (?) they were the BEST. My steak was prepared exactly as ordered, medium rare. My husband said the Chilean Sea Bass was the best piece of fish he's ever had. Thank you Brendon's and Sonya!!!!!! read more

We had the most incredible dinner here! Our waitress (I can't recall her name now as it's been a few days, Rachel or Rebecca I think?) she was the best! We started with the corn clam chowder topped with crab, had steak and lobster and steak and scallops, the macaroni and cheese and potatoes for a side. The steaks were cooked to perfection and the seafood was unmatched in cook, flavor and texture!! read more

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Ambiance was nice. Server was nice. I ordered the Seared Ahi Tuna. My husband ordered 8 oz filet. We ordered the Kentuckyfeller Oysters to get started and truffle fries for a side. Ahi tuna was cooked perfectly for my taste. We opted for no dessert. read more

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I haven't been here in years and have wanted to come back to see if it still lives up to the hype. We got the clam chowder to start and my husband thought it was the best in the city. Te calamari was good though standard with the exception of the ponzu, which I've never seen with calamari before so that was a nice touch. The sea bass was excellent, very light. I just thought the hash that came with it was a little dense and salty. The halibut was perfection though and came with a creamy, lemony sauce. Definitely a great vibe and time. read more

I ate at Brendan's Catch 23 early in March 2025. The meal was excellent - Sea Scallops. The service was also excellent, and my coworkers and I really enjoyed our meal there. I paid the tab for my group, and left my credit card in the restaurant. I didn't realize it until I returned to my home airport and needed to pay for parking. yikes! I called Catch 23 and they mailed me card! I'm so grateful for them going above and beyond! Thank you, thank you! read more