A neighborhood bar and Grill located in a strip mall, so very easy parking with handicap accessible. They have several rooms, the main dining room is big and pleasantly noisy. There's a small side room that is perfect if you'd like to visit and chat. They also have a big third room, but usually used for bands and not usually open during the day. Everything on the menu is excellent. The nachos are ginormous, the fish you can get fried, grilled, or blackened. Fridays is their Fish special, the sandwich, fries, and slaw for $12.99. One of us got the spinach salad, huge and delicious. The soups are great, they have pancake style cornbread. Another of us ordered the pretzel bites... There must've been 30 of them. And what is especially wonderful and unusual is that their drinks from the soda fountain our dollar 99 each. Where do you find that anymore, especially at Neighbirhood bars and grills. We've been paying $3.50 to $3.99 almost everywhere we go these days. Very friendly servers, very helpful, will take a reservation for you. You can even come and play cards or games. Love Bud's Tavern in JTOWN. PS. Don't forget Shirley's way slots. read more

Service was great. The BBQ, ugh. The online menu said it was smoked in house. I don't see how that's possible, the brisket sandwich was so dry, not even a hint of smoke flavor. We also had the 1/2 rack of ribs, the meat was tender, but again, no smoke flavor whatsoever. There a ton of dry rub build up on it that just tasted weird. I had one rib and took the rest home. I'll mix it with sauce and make a sandwich out of it, I guess. The fries were nice, the Mac and cheese, great! If I could do it all over, I'd stick to the bone in wings, those were tasty! Overall, disappointed that this cost me $60 with tip. read more

My husband and I were recently in Jeffersontown to visit some shops and when it was time for lunch I checked Yelp to discover that we were very close to Bud's Tavern. Thank you, Yelp! We found Bud's not far from Main Street, in a strip mall. The inside is spacious and there is also a large outdoor area with a stage. There are a great number of TVs behind the bar and also on other walls within the establishment. There are many gaming machines for enjoyment too. We were greeted immediately upon entering and our server was so friendly. She checked on us frequently, but not to the point of being bothersome. I was in the mood for a burger and their burger didn't disappoint! Even taken off the bun (dietary restriction), I was barely able to finish it! The restrooms were very clean, which is something I really appreciate. Parking is plentiful in the strip mall parking area. read more

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Great food, affordable, and friendly servers. I love their fish so much!! And when I crave fried green tomatoes, this is my spot! Tasty fries and good drinks. Just go! read more

Friendly service, good food. A little slow but they were packed so understandable. Would go back

It was just okay. It took a while (10 minutes or longer) for someone to come take our drink order. Service lacked & it seemed like there wasn't much effort. The food was just okay too. My wings needed to be well done but they had good flavor. The place is spacious but I'm not sure how they keep up with service if it was like that way early in the afternoon. read more

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I have had this place on my list of restaurants to try and hands down we will be going back sooner rather than later. The food was so good, service was wonderful, and the atmosphere was just what we needed!! We sat at the bar and had a wonderful bartender taking care of us. She made great recommendations and I'm already wanting to go back! I'm probably going to have dreams of those hush puppies tonight (not pictured bc i stole them from my husband's plate)! read more

Bud's Tavern - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Great food! Wish Checkmates were here more often! Service is good, great atmosphere. Love the outside venue for live music! read more

We just popped in to listen to our favorite local band Most Wanted from 1.30 till 2.30 on a Saturday afternoon. Bud's was hosting a fund raiser for Kids cancer Alliance. We participated in 50/50 drawing, cruised around the car show that was taking place in the parking lot and listened to the band. The staff were very friendly and they have a lovely outdoor stage and seating area. Nice event, well organized. We just ordered an order of french fries but they were served hot and were very tasty. Cool place to hang out and listen to music. read more

All the food here has been good, some of it great. Their traditional wings in buffalo are outstanding. They brine and then smoke and toss in your flavor of choose. They are very very good. Great local joint. Always crowded and music or trivia going on. read more

My wife and I had lunch here the other week while visiting a series of shops in Jeffersontown. f you're in the mood for a great burger so large that it's a challenge to finish, this is the place. Bud's is tucked away in a strip mall not far from main street J-Town. Food and drink prices were reasonable. The service was great, the establishment was clean including the restrooms. when we return I'm going to try the catfish sandwich. read more

This is the new buds tavern. I'm happy the legacy continues because Louisvillians grew up with this place

I saw this place on Facebook literally last night and the pictures of the food looked so good I HAD to come try. Service was great, food was 10/10, they were fast friendly and attentive. We got drinks after our food and sat down to play slots. The vibe was so chill and welcoming. Overall amazing experience and the food was so good we will definitely be back regularly! read more

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Grilled chicken is great. Service is good. Sometimes when it's busy you may have to wait a little but they will get to you. A gem of a neighborhood joint in Jtown. Give them a shot. read more

First time eating at Bud's. Service a bit slow, but it was a Friday night and quite busy. Our waitress was fantastic and very knowledgeable and friendly. Three of our party got fish. They raved about it. I got a Carolina burger which was really good. I wouldn't call this a dive bar, but it has a very comfortable feel. You can tell people know each other and entire atmosphere is that of a big family reunion. They have a full service bar, and the restrooms were clean. My wife and I believe we've found our new place for a beer and a sandwich. read more

Came here with a friend of mine for lunch since he heard they had great fish and his friend was right!!! We each ordered the fish dinner and the fish was excellent. Fish was not greasy with the right amount of batter. He enjoyed his onion rings while I liked my seasoned fries. We both agreed that the coleslaw was great. The restaurant had generous servings and reasonably priced. The staff were very pleasant and the place was clean. read more

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I've eaten here before about 5 times over two years. The fish sandwich is good. I got my food fast today even with them being busy. I just was incredible disappointed with one facet of the service today when I was held hostage for 22 minutes waiting for my check. So much for a fast lunch. I know they were down two people and they were working hard, but even she admitted aloud she kept forgetting about me. It was not appreciated although I still left an appropriate tip, but going forward I am not coming back. I'll just go somewhere else for a fish sandwich in the future where I hopefully am remembered and not forgotten. Everyone else on the bar side was remembered and got out fast (I sat there quite a while unable to leave) and I was punished I guess for being a party of one. read more

Lack of customer service at their food truck. The lady taking orders recorded the order incorrectly which left one of us without our their order, only a container full of greasy fries which we'd actually asked not to include. No effort to make right on the order. I'll assume going to their physical location would get similar service. Cash only food truck; however, most others will accept a credit card. Choose wisely. read more

Buds is always a good time. We LOVE the new pizza on the menu. Service has always been great no matter whos waiting on us. Good vibes and a fun atmosphere! Highly recommend:) read more

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Service , food and drinks everything was perfect . We ( meaning 6 ) went on a Very busy Friday afternoon. We all got fish and it was cooked perfectly. Good food!! read more

This place is a little hidden gem. The food was really good. You have to understand this is tavern food but it is done very well. The bowl of beans with cornbread pancake yummmmy. Tuesday night is local live music. Can get a little loud but you can go to the other side of the tavern to get away from it. So if you are looking for some good for and entertainment give Buds a try. read more

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Surprisingly, this place is clean, has friendly staff, and is well lit. I fully expected a dingy old bar, but it has been remodeled and updated. There is a nice outdoor space and an expanded dining room away from the bar. They have live music some nights and karaoke also. After the pleasantries above, let's talk about the food ... it is just average. I've tried a few different items. Some are good and some are just okay. The fried cheese cubes are good with Thai chili sauce. The grilled pineapple chicken and fries are good. My husband really likes the fried fish, the bean soup with cornbread, and the cheeseburger. The items that could be improved are nachos, smoked wings, and smoked chicken. These items lacked flavor or were just okay. Overall, we like the convenience of this place and the potential it has, but it just isn't GREAT food. read more

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Buds was a welcoming place for an outsider. I had a bowl of bean soup which was very good and a fish dinner which was a long filet breaded on the kitchen. The fish was also good. I would have liked a crispy crust but it was still a good meal. It came with fries. That and a bucket of 5 beers was $30. A cheap night. read more

Bud's Tavern - Back half - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Sat around for 15 minutes after arriving without being greeted once or having my order taken. Won't be back if this is how their hospitality always is. read more

The food is tasty and the place has a nice clean and friendly local bar feel. Good prices, really good food and friendly service every time I stop in. read more

Great service, excellent food, clean and comfortable local pub! Don't let the outside throw you off. read more

Bud's Tavern - Crazy fun nachos! And massive! - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We had dinner here yesterday. If you're in the mood for a good bar food experience this is a great place. Our waitress Sarah was great. Food and drink prices reasonable. We had chili, fish, burger and fries. All well prepared and tasty. Definitely going to try the barbecue next time. read more

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Ever time I eat there bugs flying around the bar one of the srever ask for 25^ tip every time or if just drink up there

The food and service was great. Friendly atmosphere. The fish fingers and slaw were delicious.

Great find!! Recommend by friends and well worth the trip to J-Town! Great food, service and friendly atmosphere!!! Our Lunch Bunch group has been meeting there for the past 6 months and they aren't looking for any other place! We love it!! read more

This place is great. Friendly staff, lots of TVs, kid friendly, clean, etc etc. I could go on. I would suggest visiting.

This place is kind of neat. Very neighborly feel to it. The food and atmosphere are really good -as are the staff. Great place to watch ballgames too. read more

First time here, how can you not go with the high ratings it gets and it's local, small business. It is very well lit, very. Big menu with lots of choices. But first I tried the Heineken in the bottle, cold and delicious just as expected. Asked for a side Jameson but they were out so I opted for the Makers Mark. Tried the smoked brisket with pickles, red onion and chips. Pretty good. Sat at the bar so service was excellent and I did not witness anyone sitting at the multitude of tables wanting for anything either. Quite a few monitors around the walls and easily visible. The fish seems to be a favorite there so I will either try it or the smoked wings. I will return. read more

False advertisement...I reviewed Buds Website for food selection and pricing. I called number from site and placed order for a hamburger. Website showed a price of $11.95 When picking up the order the waitress said the price was $18.00. I questioned why the difference and she said the website was not Buds and belongs to some other company. I showed her the website on my phone listing the correct address and phone number for Buds Tavern. She again said this was not their website. Be careful of this companys "Bait and Switch" program read more

Have always had a good experience until today. Arrived at 1:05 pm. Bartender advised only seats bussed were at the bar. We sat until 1:15 until we ordered drinks. At 1:25 we got a menu. Ordered immediately. Food came out of kitchen, kitchen rang bell to alert the bartender. Bartender was engaging in conversation the entire time. 1:35 and our food was still sitting under a heat lamp. 1:47 we walked out advising the bartender we did not want cold food. The one poor server who was waiting tables got no help from the bartender who was far too busy talking to already served patrons at the bar. She was at her wits end trying to serve and bus dirty tables. Bartender was busy yapping at the bar. Sorry. We will not return. The regular bartender always helped out by helping serve and bussing tables between bar drink orders. This young lady was far more concerned about chit chat to do her job. read more

This is definitely a neighborhood place. So, I'm going to review it this way by Red Flags. Waited an hour for a takeout. The bartender had the personality of a wet towel! Apology was not sincere for food taking long time. The food is a bit overpriced, but wasn't bad. So, sorry too many to give a favorable review. read more

I was here for a painting party. Couldn't have had better service. Definitely coming back.

Food was great. Service was a little slow but I think it was just our server. Others were really hopping around quite quickly. Will be back.

Casual, friendly atmosphere. Food was good and reasonably priced. Service was quick and friendly. We'll certainly go back.

Cheap beer, fried food, sports, and good jams. What more could you want?! The smoked wings are great and we also like the burgers and buff chick sandwhich. As an added extra they have car shows sometimes and it's fun :) read more