They've recently redone the menu. The food is still excellent. Spicy sausage. Great chicken-fried…read moresteak (when they have it), and my kids love the pancakes. The coffee is consistently great. A fantastic family-run operation. An instant institution in our town.

I have travelled in for breakfast a few times now and when listen when I say this place is a…read morediamond in the rough! Blink and you might miss it but if you're lucky enough to stop in you will leave full of delicious home cooked food! And with a smile on your face from the great service and environment. Our recent stop was for pancakes before school and some time to study vocabulary words...not a bad combo for a kid if you ask me. My only draw back is that parking is tight during certain times of the day, but if the lot is full it's because people know how delicious this place is!! Did I mention everything is farm to table and you can even purchase some local meats here during certain seasons.

Return visit. Both my wife and I got Luke's Schnitzel. We've had it on a previous visit and it was…read morevery good. This visit the pork cutlet was extremely salty and way overcooked. The pork had been so over cooked it was hard to cut. The side of mashed potatoes and gravy were good. We had $1 wings as an appetizer. The wings were good also. As always, our server did a great job taking care of us.

In the middle of nowhere there is this steakhouse with unique environment and beautiful grounds…read more Menu is simple and the items we had were good. They have booths and also tables suitable for large parties.

I have endless good things to say about this thoughtfully designed and incredibly talented…read morerestaurant and bar. First, just let me say - stop looking. You've found your next meal. Chef Ben made our night when he came out to chat with us about the turmeric aioli we were enjoying with the small plate of potatoes. I just discovered Louisville is a 2 hour drive from where I live and have come back twice in 2 months. Both stays, I've managed to eat at Naïve twice. I love delicious, plant forward menu. Cauliflower, pickle plate, anything with broccolini. I'm an omnivore, so the steak and short ribs and crispy chicken sandwish have also been items I've enjoyed. The only thing I've tried that I didn't want to rave about was the salmon croquettes (just not as flavorful as you'd think based on the kimchi mention and the breading takes over), but I give them a pass considering how much everything else is top notch!! Don't sleep on that dark chocolate torte. On my most recent visit, I tried some of the cocktails and there is just nothing I won't order from this place. Grateful that the menu changes seasonally, so there is always something new to try! I'll be back again and again.

Naive is back open with new owners and a new menu!…read more Service was *excellent.* our waiter was friendly and we sat outside and there was another lady who never let our water go empty. Their outdoor patio is one of my favorites. It's crisp and clean--and the weeping willow is gorg. Drinks were fire--regular marg, spicy marg, avocado marg (don't be scared--delish), and cab The new menu is Latin inspired, compared to the old menu that as very vegetable forward (which I loved). Still smaller, shareable plates, fresh ingredients with flare.

What a great find after a long day on the Bourbon Trail (I mean someone has to do it)…read more We had a great server who enthusiastically gave a tour of their menu. I had the meatloaf and it was awesome. My lady had the shrimp and grits. We sat on the porch. It's just down the road from Woodford Distillery.

Charming place close to Castle and Key. Very busy, and it looks like there's always a wait. It…read morelooks like you could make reservations, though! This place is quite small, and just a warning only one bathroom. It's pretty congested by the bathroom door, and there isn't really anywhere good to wait. This could be difficult for someone with disabilities. Service was on the slow side, but very friendly. We tried the smashburger Kentucky style, and the smoked fried bologna. Both were good, and we would definitely return when in the area to try something else too. There's an outdoor area with some picnic tables, cornhole, and chalk for kids to write on the sidewalks.

Very cool place with great food and good atmosphere. I had the watermelon salad and it was…read morerefreshing and delicious. The tomato basil soup was also really good. The people with me got the bbq pork and it had pickled watermelon which was so good. I never would have thought I'd like it. Their menu changes seasonally and ingredients are from local sources. The prices are really reasonable and you can choose to pay what you can or even work it off. You can also pay it forward for someone else to get a nice meal. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. Please go try it!

I'd want to give it five stars for the concept alone--and the quality of the food and the…read morefriendliness and attentiveness of the service make it an easy call! Unique place. This is a pay what you can, pay it forward to help others if you can, roll up your sleeves and work for your meal setup. So, you might think...ah, cool, enjoy your canned soup and turkey sandwich, I'll go to a "real" restaurant. This would be foolish. The food is every bit as good as you'll find in a more traditional, for-profit setup. They focus on locally sourced ingredients and have a seasonal menu as a result. The food is delicious. Menu is delightfully trim but with something for every taste (salads, soups, sandwiches, sides). Had some meatloaf sliders with pimento cheese when I was there that I'd like to replicate at home. My friends raved about their selections as well. Service is amazingly friendly and attentive. I'm not sure anyone's glass dropped below half-full. And the servers were happy to share the stories behind the concept, which showed the pride they had in the venture. Everyone is welcome here. Might have a table of folks in suits next to a table of folks stopping in from their factory shift next to a table with someone who's looking for a good meal and will be washing dishes after he eats to pay his fare. Just welcoming, casual, good-feeling place.

Haymarket is a fantastic place to grab fresh pastries and coffee! They had a wide selection of…read morepastries, cookies, and bread that were all tempting. The almond croissant and chocolate chip cookie were well-made and certainly tasted freshly made. Coffee is ordered outside from the window - I love to see in-house made syrups. Their breakfast and lunch items for order looked really tasty too! I'll try another time. They truly are a market where you can purchase many local items from produce to wines and beers to meats to honeys! It was fun browsing through. I also had no idea that they sold plants/herbs here. There was a good selection of healthy looking plants. Outside, even on a rainy day, is perfect to sit and enjoy while here. They have plenty of seating both covered and uncovered.

Haymarket is amazing! The store/restaurant/cafe has the most amazing selection of local and…read moreregional products. The staff is very friendly. There is ample seating inside and out to enjoy the food from the counter or coffee from the outdoor coffee venue.

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.

This was my first visit to Red Hog and I was so impressed, delighted, and intrigued. Can't wait…read moreto return SOON. The event was for a Kermit Lynch paired wine dinner in partnership with the neighboring Wine Rack business. All of the food items were fresh, flavorful, and creative. Our first course was a Red Hog pâté on house made brioche, second course field greens with many locally sourced ingredients, third course Fischer Farms pork product, and finally a cheese course with honeycomb that capped off a stellar dining experience. Service was excellent and attentive without being intrusive. Very friendly and personable, which was also refreshing. We were also appreciative that the wine reps and managers stopped by each table briefly to answer any questions and provide further info. Restaurant seating includes indoor and outdoor covered and uncovered spaces. Communal tables and individual seating at tables or counter height options, as well as bar seating overlooking the open kitchen concept. The chefs and staff appeared to be a well oiled machine and produce quite a demonstration while in the trenches. Noise level can be moderately high when restaurant is at capacity with happy diners. Location has free street parking at corner of Frank and Frankfort Avenue, as well as free parking in the lot located behind and to the side of the business. There is also the butcher shop attached to the restaurant, but it was closed during our visit. Looking forward to returning to check this out in the future as well and hopeful to replicate some special dishes at home. Finally, this place smells GREAT! Reminded me of my origin story rooted in rural spaces and the requisite smokehouse perfume. Happy place!

Red Hog has a fabulous happy hour from 3-5 PM and we finally got to stop by a bit before it ended…read more First, the atmosphere when you arrive is like a warm hug. There's an open fire in the kitchen for pizzas and it smells wonderful. Staff were incredibly friendly. We were sat at a high top, sharing the other side with another party - a common occurrence. There is a special happy hour menu - including bites, wine and cocktails. We opted for a bottle of prosecco and were pleasantly surprised a side of fries comes with each bottle during happy hour - what?!! My absolute favorite! We also ordered the charcuterie plate - which includes chefs picks of cheese and 3 meats. The fries were freshly cut with two dipping sauces, ketchup and a curry mayo. Fries were good but a little floppy and not super crispy but we still enjoyed. The charcuterie plate includes salami, prosciutto, and a liver pate with bacon (the last was not super popular with us). The cheeses included a soft maybe blue cheese, cheddar and white cheese. There were also crackers, nuts, jam, olives on the board. Overall it was a good happy hour and we'll be back!!