I enjoyed this location. Extremely spacious with ample parking. Also easy to get to as it is located between two stoplights. I was quickly sat. The bartenders were extremely friendly and made an excellent Old Fashioned. I ordered chili and French fries. The chili was good but the French fries were perfectly salted and cooked with the exact crisp I preferred and their aioli is fire! I will return. read more

They were suuuuuuper busy when I visited here, and we were primarily there for a couple drinks so I was concerned that service might be not as great since we weren't high ticket customers. But it ended up meeting my expectations. I feel like if you have been in Louisville for at least a year...You know what to expect from Drake's. They've got ok food, a strange combination of bar food and sushi...but you know what to expect from them. I was initially not excited that my date suggested we go here, but you know what...it is inoffensive and just about everyone should be able to find something they will eat. We had a couple beers each and ended up sharing an order of sweet potato fries. Since we were obviously low-rollers (like...the opposite of high-rollers? just there for drinks and a nibble) it was difficult a couple times to get a server's attention to actually order something. The fries were good and the beer was cold. It would never be my first choice for a place to go to eat or get a drink, but I wouldn't say no if someone really wanted to go here. read more

I've been to drakes a total of SIX times because my husband loves it.....but all SIX times we've waited about 45 to an hour to receive our meals after we ordered. Each and EVERY time the fries were stale and cold. One would think since you had to wait for almost an hour... they would at-least be fresh. So.....do they cook your fries first and put them on the plate an hour before they make anything else? My hubby can go alone from now on, read more

The new location is nice for people who were a fan of the downtown spot but don't want to go all the way there and deal with parking. It was my first time eating at either and overall the experience was okay. We got take out because the restaurant was way too full in the time of COVID. We ordered nachos, which usually suffer a little when you're getting take out, but Drake's deconstructed them so that every ingredient was separately packaged. I really appreciated this and the nachos were pretty tasty. We also got the boneless Buffalo bites, which weren't anything memorable but definitely served their purpose. The reason for 3 stars is because of the salad. We got the Cobb with chicken and it didn't look or taste like any Cobb salad I'd ever had. It was essentially shredded cabbage with barely cooked, colorless chicken. It didn't look appetizing and ended up tasting just like it looked. I can see how this would be a fun spot to hang out and get drinks, but I'd stay away from any of the salads. We'll be sure to try a burger next time. I'm not a fan of non-sushi places doing sushi but I've heard good things so that's up next. read more

Drake's is one of those places I go when I want something familiar. I typically get the Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla or the Grilled Ham and Cheese. I'm a creature of habit. My party of two stopped in around lunch time on the weekend, and we opted to sit at one of the bars (there are two). The service was pleasant, and the food was good. My only disappointment was they no longer have Angry Orchard - this is a go-to for me. I was surprised at the number of beers they were out of (my partner's top two choices were both unavailable despite being listed on the menu). It's close to home, and I'll likely return on those days where I want my comfort foods. read more

This is absolutely disgusting, the tuna smells fishy and came all smooshed in the corner of the box. The coloration of the tuna just looks likes it's weeks old. I'm unsure if this is even safe to eat. Normally drakes is my go to but this is pitiful. read more

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Called in an order....id say this food wasn't worth it. This is their side of fries and wtf is up with that speck of wasabi? read more

Drake's Hurstbourne - $5 worth of a side of fries....burnt and not worth $5 lolz - Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Stopped in with friends for dinner. There were 6 of us. We didn't call ahead just walked in. Wait time quoted was 35 minutes. Then we were sat in 8 minutes. That was good for us but that quote time can hurt a place if they don't have that dialed in. The dining area was busy as usual. Loved the Christmas decorations too. Especially the gingerbread man inflatable. I cannot remember our server's name but she did an ample job. Only criticism here is that she was a little long between apps and taking dinner orders. But she did a good job. The fried pickles and edamame were fantastic. Just enough salt content to get us to order another drink. My entree was the filet and crab Rangoon roll and a side of coleslaw. Roll and coleslaw were great. The 4.5 ounce filet was ordered medium rare it came out correct but as I was eating it seemed to dry out quicker. I'd say it's really hard to serve a consistent steak of that size. Cooking it to the right temp, holding it in the window for the rest of the table, then serving I'd say is challenging. Overall a really nice place to eat. We'll be back. read more

Poor Management - Lack of Service Tried to visit around 2pm on Saturday 4/27/24. There were 5 of us. We were immediately seated at a table and then we waited and waited and waited for a server to greet our table. We finally asked a busboy if he could find our server. He mumbled something and still no one came over. We asked a young woman sweeping the floor if she could find our server as at that time we had been waiting about 15 min. Finally the male manager comes over and says our server went home sick, then he changes it to the server had a family emergency and the restaurant didn't communicate to the hostess that the table had no server. This is the 2nd time we've had this kind of experience when this particular male manager was working. We live close by and food is usually very good at this location so we would visit more often ... IF they didn't have such poor management and lack of servers. read more

They have really good fish. The coleslaw was too chunky for me it was hard to eat with big pieces of cabbage.

I love drakes for large parties and sports viewing. Food and service was great. They have a large menu to cover lots of different food types. I would recommend read more

Drake's is always a pretty solid choice, especially for a semi-local chain. I've been here a few times and the food has always been pretty good but the service is hit or miss. The few mixed drinks I've had here have been pretty light on the booze but I enjoy their burgers and their sushi is actually pretty tasty. It's a huge building and even though it's always packed, we've never had a problem getting a seat. I definitely recommend for larger groups since the menu has something for everyone. read more

Nice place and Good serves but didn't like the fish tacos . Never again . The fried pickles where delicious

Judging by the crowd at lunch on a Monday, this place doesn't need another 5 star review, but it is warranted. The beer cheese with the pretzels may be the best I've ever had. The BLT nachos were a very generous portion and really good. I had the Philly Roll and a poke bowl and both were perfect and also a very fair portion for the price. I regret not taking pictures. Our server was Shelby M and she was awesome and attentive. Something for everyone here, a great local spot!! read more

My wife and I enjoy Drakes food but the past two experiences have been 1 star. A couple weeks ago we ordered through DoorDash and they forgot to include an entire entree. The solution was to refund that part of the bill but never received the refund. Today we went in for lunch and the place was not busy at all (maybe 4 tables sat) and we waited 15 minutes for someone to say hi and although multiple servers passed us and looked in our direction no one approached us so we got up and left. It shouldn't be the customers job to request service. read more

In visiting from Columbus Ohio for the New Year 2024. Family wanted me to try Drakes for their burgers. We cannot order on line or call. The phone call wants you to go to their website. The app or website won't let you order as a guest. This is just awful!! I don't know how they stay in business when we can't make an order!! Disappointing! read more

Had a great first experience here as a date with my girlfriend. Prices were fair for the food quality and timely time to table. The fried pickles were excellent and very crispy. The sushi was far superior than expected and would highly recommend. The fish tacos were a bit of a let down and I would recommend elsewhere. The juicy minis were very delicious and tasted like a burger you would make of the grill at home. The service was generic, good but nothing out of the ordinary. read more

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Wonderful new location! Usually not on this side of town, but decided to join my friend for dinner and watch the start of UofL's football season. It was PACKED, but they got us in fairly quickly considering the line. I was impressed! Very clean and nice environment. Our waitress was so pleasant and helpful, it truly made the experience that much better! I've had Drake's many times and love their food (Aqua sushi is where it's at!), but hadn't been to the new location-- and I was pleased! I recommend to anyone in the area to check out this new Drake's location. read more

We had dinner at drakes tonight. It happened to be the night there was an attempt of an assassination on a former president. We politely asked our server if they could switch 1 of their 20+ tvs to a news network (any network) and they said no. They said it was "too political." I guess we were the exception to want to stay up to date on this. I did not think it was a big ask but apparently it was. read more

If you're craving something warm, cheesy & gooey. The Buffalo chicken dip is for you. The 1/2 aqua sushi platter is DELISH, generous & unforgettable. The wait staff are on their game. Lits of great rock & roll music..truly great cocktails too! read more

Drake's Hurstbourne - Aqua sushi 1/2 platter. The best spring roll I've possibly ever had! - Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We got take out because there was a long wait and a lot of people. We enjoyed the Octoberfest menu; brats and chicken sliders. Almost everything was good but it all had to be re-heated. We were there on time and only 5 minutes away but it was like it had been sitting. The coleslaw was overly sweet so I couldn't eat it. The servers were friendly and quick. read more

This is their newest location and at first it had some kinks to work order with waiting for your order but they have successfully fixed that. Their menu has a wide range of options for everyone. I switch it up by ordering the blue cheese and apple salad with salmon, mini cheeseburgers, sushi, chili and grilled cheese (best deal on the menu), or even the club. Don't be afraid to grab a seat at the bar. The bartenders and staff are great. Highly recommend. Join the BHG rewards program! read more

My wife and I came to the new Drakes on Hurstbourne over the weekend. We were told it was a 20-30 minute wait even though there were multiple tables clearly open. I understand the universal staffing issues in restaurants, so this was not a problem. The problem was the staff who were there. We saw numerous employees chatting it up while people impatiently waited, staff walk their children out of the kitchen, waiters roll their eyes at customers, and we waited 15 minutes for our drinks. Our waitress told us it was because only one bar was open, but the bartender (at the open bar) was just gossiping with another employee without pouring drink for minutes at a time. -- It was all just very frustrating and a great example of what customer service has resulted in, post-pandemic. We love the Drakes in Lexington (both Tates Creek and Beaumont), The Summit, and St. Matthews, but this location just simply does not live up to the rest. read more

This was our first visit to Drakes and it will be our last. I had the Teryiaki Chicken bowl and was shocked to see how small it was. At 12.49 I sure expected more. There were eight people in our party and as I observed the variety of dishes, I was not impressed with any of the food. So, I will say that Drakes lacks in value. Our server was good and attentive. The restaurant is loud, so don't expect to be able to hold a decent conversation at your table. Just overall disappointed. We won't be going back. read more

felt racist & homophobic partner & i went for his birthday. & they didn't want to do anything for it.. they didn't even want to seat us. we had to seat ourselves not sure if all drakes are this terrible but it definitely wasn't worth a 2nd try. read more

Dope Service And Food. Drakes Is Top Notch Fa Sure! Money Hungry is Stamping It. #ssbuckee

The food and service are top level. The beer selection is the best in town. This place is the most enjoyable sports bar in the jtown area! It's even better now with outdoor seating!! I couldn't have had a better time. read more

My second time at this location. The first time was good, good food, good service, broken air conditioner. But the sun was going down so it wasn't that bad. This time I ordered the chicken tenders and tots. The tenders were a little too breaded for me and the chicken was kinda under cooked. The tots taste great especially with ranch. I also ordered Drakes Margarita started out good but after a couple sips taste like watered down orange juice. The service was overall outstanding and the atmosphere was great with the inside outside setting. Overall 3 stars from me but check it out for yourself. read more

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I recently got carry out from this drakes location. The only item I ordered was the 6.99 California roll. When giving a $20 bill to a worker named Jamal, he said he needed to get change and proceeded to come back with only 2 dollars. When I said there should be more money than this all the worker said was "whoops" and gave me a 10 dollar bill back. Hopefully my sushi is good atleast. read more

I was at the Drakes Hustbourne location tonight by myself as my wife is out of town. It was a pleasant evening, so I asked the hostess if I could sit outside at one of the many empty tables. I was told no, that she had many people waiting. I sat at the bar, had very good food, cold drinks, and good service. But you know what? No one ever came and filled all those empty tables outside. I guess it's just because I was by myself that I couldn't have an outside table. I'll remember that, Drakes. read more

This is one of our favorite watering holes, and always have a great time at the bar. This time...not so much. No bartender when we sat down, no greeting from anyone who walked behind the bar (1 guy had on a red shirt), and no one engaged with us at all. Food was good - love the sushi - but the interaction was less than desirable. No soy sauce or chopsticks were offered either. read more

Outstanding service and great food. Thank you for recognize the fallen also. I truly appreciate it. read more

Drake's Hurstbourne - This place had great service, food, and knows how to respect the fallen!! - Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Can we talk about the crab rangoon roll!?? We decided to stop into Drakes on Hurstbourne and we didn't regret it. Our bartender Jimmie was phenomenal and the overall vibe was top tier. 10/10 we will be back! read more

Enjoyed a nice lunch on Mother's Day weekend. Nice patio seat with great breeze to keep us cool. Thanks to @Jay for being a great server! The pork dumplings were also great but we ate them faster than a photo could be taken! read more

Good burgers, good sushi, and good beer. The service had been exceptional during every visit I've had to Drake's.

Opened up the first roll of silverware and saw the food on the handle ... opened up the second roll and it literally looks like it came off someone's plate. We love Drake's but are extremely disappointed this visit. We also had to send our burger back after it looked like it had been sitting forever, was cold, and did not appear fresh. We appreciate the manager bringing a fresh burger but will think twice before we decide on Drake's for dinner again. read more

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1st time there & it was amazing service & food thanks to our wonderful server Flo! Everything Flo recommend was delicious, the honest, suggestions & service was worth it all. Including how packed & busy it was, you could never tell Flo was spot on with timing of everything. My family isn't the easiest to please, but everyone was satisfied in the end. We appreciate you Flo & next time I'm in town I'll be sure to come to this drakes. Send more friends & family your way. Thank you ! read more

Kaylee (our server) was absolutely wonderful! She made our very rare occurrence of dining out as a family of five (kids ages 5, 3, and almost 2) a completely comfortable and enjoyable experience. Both of my young daughters had to use the bathroom during our visit, and I was impressed with how clean the restroom was! I even commented to my husband when we returned to the table. Kaylee played with our energetic (almost) 2 year old and made my two girls feel so special when they got to hang their art near the hostess stand. The staff high-fived my girls after they hung their art, and they were gleaming! She even noted in conversation that our son turns two in a few days and arranged a special dessert for us to share together. Kaylee was absolutely delightful and we enjoyed our visit so much, my husband and I can't wait to bring the crew back soon! Thank you! read more

The burger was amazing paired with the sweet fries. Good food, nice vibe, service was fast, drinks are okay

Last August (2023) my twin Brother and I went to (our first time there) Drake's on Hurstbourne Pwky.for lunch.We were there to meet a woman (from Arizona) telling us that she's our Sister.We were told in 1964, that our sister had died at birth.You can imagine how excited and shocked we were,when we saw our Sister sitting in a corner booth,for the very first time, ALIVE!!! We were at Drake's for almost 3 hours.The beer was great! The food was great! Our server was the sweetest woman to us.She was very patience with us.I know we got a little loud at times,but no servers,nor the manager,had asked us to use our indoor-voice.They knew our celebration was a Miricale,to say the least.We will be back there again this Thursday 22,2024 for our second reunion with our (long-lost) Sister and her Mother,the woman who raised her. "So, look out Drake's, coz we are comin' with empty bellies, and a thirst for beer this side of the Mississippi!" I'm Kerry Kay,a retired Author, of children's book. read more

Drake's Hurstbourne - Kerry Kay (left) Tracie Ann, long-lost-sister (right) - Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky