City Barbeque

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.

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Toasty's Tavern

4.4(335 reviews)

2.8 mi•Shelby Park

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!

Fun little Tavern with good reasonably priced pub grub and a few beers. Beer list could use some…read moreexpansion. I'll be back if in the neighborhood.

Entrance

Fries

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Mango Habanero Margarita yum

Hammerheads

4.5(1.5k reviews)

3.1 mi•Germantown

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.

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PBLT Sandwich - Definitely overall Pretty good! Needed another slice or two of pork belly but otherwise super tender. Would get again!

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Beer served!

Lil Wagner's

4.1(9 reviews)

1.0 mi

Inside Derby City Casino. Place ur order and they will bring to table. Because it's a casino, free…read moresoda and coffee, self serve. Mention senior citizen if u are one. Good choices, plenty of food, reasonable pricing. A good grilled beef hot dog comes with fries. Sub onion rings, one dollar more. Everything is big, the chicken tenders, the burger, the club sandwich. DELICIOUS, outstanding baby back ribs!! A half rack is plenty with two sides. Good soup, chili. Just tried the chicken quesadilla tonite.....did not disappoint!! Hubby loves their fish. Only suggestion....the salmon BLT.....don't know what they are thinking...the salmon portion was about 2-3 bites. So tiny!!! Not worth $13. Desserts are minimal. Good cookies, but pricey. All desserts are pricey. Derby pie and cheesecake are tiny portions. Nice, comfortable seating. You will enjoy!!

Lil Wagner's is nestled inside of Derby City Gaming along the side of Railbirds Hot Chicken. Both…read morerestaurants operate out of the same space so there is one line for to place your order. We got the cheeseburger from Lil Wagner's & I am so glad we did! It was a double cheeseburger (to our surprise) & it was absolutely yummy. We both said we will definitely get it again the next time we are at DCG. The fries were fresh & delicious too. All fountain drinks, sweet tea, unsweetened tea, & bottled water are complimentary.

1.6 mi•Highlands- Deer Park

Cheeseburger with fries & honey mustard

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80/20 @ Kaelin's

3.8(427 reviews)

This place is amazing. Laura is the best. I have to say Laura (if my spelling is correct) is one of…read morethe best. She is so awesome and knowledgeable about drinks and bourbon. Just a joy to be around. Bam

It's been awhile since I've eaten somewhere and thought everything ordered was delicious (plus…read moreamazing service). The beer cheese was top notch, the chicken sandwich was fresh and flavorful, and the burger was seasoned perfectly (pretzel buns are never boring). My partner ordered french fries so I subbed my fries for brussels sprouts, they were the best I've ever had! After ordering, I noticed the menu had a back side with HH starting at 3 (can't remember if the end time was 5 or 6). I must come back for the Reuben burger. Our waitress was attentive and quick, the restaurant offers seating indoors and out and the pink soap in the bathroom did not go unnoticed haha. Looking toward to returning!

2.5 mi•Highlands- Cherokee Triangle, Bardstown Road

Bar

Classic cheeseburger

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Brussel Sprouts

Derby Dogs

4.0(11 reviews)

Nice place to stop in for a drink. My husband and I like to stroll down Bardstown Rd and support…read morethe local businesses. We stopped in for a quick drink on a Saturday afternoon. Had a very delicious blueberry mimosa with very fresh blueberries (and so many!). And apparently it was some sort of Happy Hour because they were only $5 each! Since we are vegetarians, we were hesitant to go to a place that's hotdog oriented. Our mistake, because they have plant-based hotdogs. We did not eat anything so cannot comment about food (had reservations somewhere else), but we will next time. Good vibe inside. Jazzy prohibition era music. Clean. Bartender was friendly and attentive. Recommend checking it out sometime.

There's a new hot dog place in town and the flavors are top notch. Had to try two different styles…read moreto be sure it wasn't a fluke. The chili dog (maytheforcebewithyou) had the best chili on a dog I've had all year. The Chicago style dog( pickled prince) has all the trappings of the Chicago hotdog you may have been missing since the other place left town. The bread, the only drawback, had excellent texture, flavor and held together without pushing the dog out, BUT it was much bigger than it needed to be. That said, it didn't take away from the flavor, but it would definitely fill you up a bit more than you thought.. and keep that in mind if you want two. The owners are aware and still tweaking things. Wayne was awesome and definitely understands how to make a hotdog great! Kristin(sp?) was an excellent server, very polite and explained things well. Will be back to try their excellent cocktail menu, as they are combining speakeasy elements with more casual food like hot dogs, but in a gourmet form. Love what they are trying to do.

2.8 mi•Highlands- Cherokee Triangle, Bardstown Road

Jockeys having a ball with Derby Dogs

Kids Cheeseburger

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Loaded Sauced Curly Fries

Holy Grale

4.3(595 reviews)

Holy Grale is just that. If you're picking something else, you "chose poorly". Delicious beer…read moreselections freaky fresh on tap. Marvelous atmosphere with an interconnected beer garden in the middle. Stunning food offers that shine on their own and sing louder when paired with their beers. The team at holy grale also bring it all together with incredible service. The burger is incredible, but I always come back for the schnitzel platter. I only wish they had a spaetzle to go with it! The fries are proper chippies, thick square cut and long. Crispy outside, fluffy inside. And there are so many dips to choose from. Salads are crisp and light and a marvelous side. I cannot say enough good things. I love the grales.

This place is definitely worth a visit just to see it. Fun spot and a very cool vibe inside. This I…read morebelieve was our 7th stop on our tour of Louisville distilleries and bars. We had a couple cocktails in here and the service was excellent even though it appeared they were filled to capacity. There were 4 of us in our party and we were seated at a table in the corner near the bar. Was definitely a cozy spot with so many people being in there and the bar being full. I had The Holy Ghost cocktail and it was a pomegranate hibiscus sour, it had just the right amount of sour! I do not like bitter drinks and this one was good and easy to drink. My husband had a couple of dark beers, I do not remember which ones but he liked them. They had a nice outdoor area but it was a bit too cool for that but it may be worth a return in the Spring to check it out. Bathroom was also really cool as the decor and theme spilled over into it. We will be back.

Shishito & mushrooms in romesco w. sunny egg

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Bar area

The Eagle Oxmoor

4.4(108 reviews)

6.2 mi

Even though I heard such great things, I had a hard time wrapping my head around amazing food…read moreattached to a mall. But, wow, did I learn a thing or two. The fried chicken was SO good that only bone was left very quickly! The chicken was tender and juicy, the batter was SO good - well-seasoned and tasty. I will say, it wasn't as crispy as I think it was intended to be, maybe it was sitting for a little waiting for our other plates, but that mattered so little because of the taste. The sides did not let me down! The mac and cheese was creamy and had a touch of seasoning to bring more depth to the flavor. The greens were cooked down nice and tender. The hush puppies were crisp on the inside and pillowy inside. I could go on and on! Best yet? I loved the space and the service! It was bright and airy with plenty of seating. And our server was so sweet and efficient!

Fantastic food and service, Gabby the server was awesome. One bit of advice. When ordering just…read morewhite chicken--don't drop a leg as one of the pieces. It's dark and believe it or not--there are those out there that only like white. They want white--a breast and two wings. My wife ordered the white--I got the dark. Otherwise--5 stars!

One side of the restaurant from our booth

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District 6

4.5(421 reviews)

4.7 mi

District 6 exceeded my expectations! My friends and I stopped in while it was pouring rain and…read moreasked if we could order takeout but stay inside until the rain let up. The staff couldn't have been more kind and accommodating. Even though it was takeout, the food was outstanding--freshly made, beautifully prepared, and packed with incredible flavor. It's rare these days to find such high-quality, upscale food at such a reasonable price. The excellent customer service made the experience even more memorable. I highly recommend District 6 and will definitely be back! Absolutely worth mentioning The Short Rib Pho was to die for amongst other food items we ordered.

Food n service "GREAT". Specially the Crispy fish n the pork belly bun. Take out orders also…read moregreat. Would recommend to everyone

Spicy Fried CAULIFLOWER Bao Buns

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Banh mi grilled pork

Check's Cafe

3.8(255 reviews)

2.3 mi•Schnitzelburg

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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.

Inside looking towards the entrance.

Chef salad - but mainly a bag of $2 salad mix

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Jeremy J.

Elite 26

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6626

76496

3 months ago

City Barbeque is a solid go-to spot if you're in the mood for dependable BBQ and the Poplar Level location delivers a consistently good experience. The pulled pork sandwich was the highlight tender, flavorful, and packed with that smoky BBQ taste you expect from a good chain smokehouse. It held up well with sauce but still had enough flavor on its own to stand out. The mac and cheese was also a strong side creamy, rich, and comforting. It paired well with the BBQ and rounded out the meal nicely. It's a reliable BBQ stop that hits the mark for comfort food and convenience. Nothing overly fancy, but definitely a place you can count on for a good, filling meal. read more

Melissa W.

7 months ago

I love coming to this City BBQ for lunch! Every time I walk in, I'm greeted by a team that is always smiling and incredibly friendly, no matter how busy the lunch rush gets. It's rare to find a place where the entire staff seems genuinely happy to be there, and it really makes the whole experience better. The food is consistently excellent you absolutely cannot go wrong with the Mac and cheese and the corn pudding. Huge thanks to the whole day shift crew for being so welcoming and keeping the energy high. If you want great BBQ served with a smile, this is the spot! read more

Jo U.

7 months ago

Went into City BBQ Tuesday and was a bit indecisive, but Paige was a total pro. I'd never heard of corn pudding before, and instead of just describing it, she offered me a sample to make sure I'd like it. It was delicious, and her extra effort made the visit so much better. It's small gestures like that that make a huge difference. Thanks, Paige! read more

Brenden J.

7 months ago

Chris at city bbq has great customer service and I was happy with the meal as well. over all he was eager to help me decide what meal I wanted and I was not disappointed at all due to this being my first time at city barbecue! read more

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