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    4.2 (505 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    GAME ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    L-R (yak, Venison Meatball Sampler, Kangaroo Meatball Sampler)
    Liz J.

    This restaurant caught my husband's attention because of the different kinds of meat you will not normally find in other places. We are not foodies but we love to try new things and so here we are! As soon as you walk in, you will enjoy all the displays on the wall like deer head and other animals. Very cool ambiance and place is clean! We were greeted by this sweet young lady who answered all our questions about the different kinds of meat they serve and where those meats came from. Apologies that I can't remember her name, but she was the server on Monday about 5pm. Very sweet lady who shared with us that she is vegetarian and we all had a good laugh at that! We ordered frog legs which tasted like chicken. For the other meat, we ordered kangaroo, venison, and yak. We just ordered one of each to try and they were served in meatball sampler size which is good to share and still enjoy the richness and unique flavor of each one of them. I think they are all well seasoned and came out really good. I can't really tell which one is my most favorite and which is not because to me they all tasted good! A must-try restaurant if you are in KY!

    Keri C.

    It was almost really good.... I just felt like there was an overall sense of the place, the food, the menu, not getting the TLC it deserves. It was pretty dang cold inside, to start with. There were cobwebs and dust on the wall hangings, top of the booths, and the trimming on the wall. The bartender seemed a little unengaged. I ordered a jalapeno margarita that was way too sweet. Maybe they use a jalapeno simple syrup? I'm not sure, but it overpowered the drink. My scotch eggs with pork belly was served lukewarm. The breading on the scotch egg was pretty flavorless and lacked seasoning. The white sauce on the plate was delicious, but you definitely need a ton more if the eggs are going to be so plain. The pork belly was well cooked with a nice smokey meets soy flavor, but I'm not sure if it was supposed to be served hot or cold? Because it was neither. I got a corn veggie burger. I really liked that there was actual corn flavor in it, pointing to the patty being relatively fresh. But all the food had a similar taste to it? I don't know why and don't want to speculate. Even the lettuce and tomato was just kind of... flat. I know that happens sometimes, but securing great produce is part of what makes some restaurants top-notch. Overall, this location of Game feels like a place with a great foundation and great menu that needs to get back in shape.

    Flatbread
    Lauren S.

    Game is an interesting concept, I love trying different foods and expanding my taste palette. I do think that the restaurant is over hyped than it's out to be and the interior confused me because it reminded me of a bar shack, shabby, and tacky. Service was excellent and our waitress addy-Clare is outstanding with her politeness and service!

    Jay J.

    Game is a really cool and casual restaurant with meat from a wide variety of exotic animals around the world. The food was good, and the service was friendly and attentive. The ambiance is very casual and has a lodge theme. They have both indoor and outdoor seating with booths, tables and seats at the bar. The range of food options is incredible. While Game is a meat lover's paradise, they also have vegetarian options available. I'm a meat lover, so I went with a heavy dose of meat. We started with four sampler meatballs - Antelope meatball - really flavorful - probably our favorite - Camel meatball - good, with nice seasoning - Elk - really good flavor with house seasoning - Kangaroo - good, but a little dry After that we got the Slider Trio - Wild Boar Chorizo Slider, Roasted Bison Tongue Slider, and Duck Confit Slide. The boar chorizo was good, and the duck confit was amazing. I was not a fan of the bison tongue - funky flavor and tough. The spices and sauces Game used to complement the meat in the sandwiches was a great combination. We also ordered a Prime Angus Burger, which was cooked perfectly and was juicy. For sides we ordered some French fries that were perfect and some fried green tomatoes which were good. We will definitely return.

    Sweet Potato Fries
    Ryleigh C.

    I was very excited to try to bone marrow, it was amazing! The meatball safari also offered a variety of meat options so I was able to try a lot of the ones I wanted. All the different meat had distinctive different flavors from one another I enjoyed every single one!

    Dry aged beef burger
    Mary J.

    I think I've reviewed before, quite a while ago. We've come for every special occasion for some time & I think it's official, my husband has had every item on the menu! This last item was Rabbit (not pictured), unfortunately it personally has been his least favorite but that is no one's fault! Just doesn't like it. Service is always fantastic as always & on top of it! Glad they weren't extremely busy so it was a relaxing dinner, I suppose we chose the right time! It was my husband's birthday & his best friend brought him Oreo Dessert from home to share! Thought we'd make the staffs night & shared it with our waitress & the kitchen staff, they were VERY appreciative! Thanks for always providing wonderful dishes!

    Crispy Brussels, waffle fries
    Macauley N.

    Great burger spot! Check them out for Lou burger week--any other time check them out for a classic or exotic burger Indoor/outdoor seating, eclectic feel, perfect for a date or catching up with friends

    Rosa H.

    We went at opening time and it was probably the same temperature inside that it was outside, about 50 degrees. We wore our coats the whole time. The food was hot, fresh and service was outstanding. I would want to try coming in after they have been open for awhile next time and see if the temperature is more moderate. 5 stars for the food, just took off a star because the temperature was uncomfortably cold even with the coats on.

    Kangaroo Burger
    Nina P.

    We left disappointed. To sum it up, this place is a weird, overpriced burger joint. Please note, parking is parallel parking and very limited. Seating is also limited and we froze during our visit, despite sitting in the main area. Our server was nice and attentive. We ordered the nacho appetizer, chefs meat choice was venison and chorizo. We received our appetizer quickly. The pico de gallo tasted very fresh, but the meat was not very good. You can order a variety of game in the form of meatballs or burgers. We ordered the yak burger and kangaroo burger. They had a special of swai fish sandwich so we ordered it. Despite the prices being so high, you're paying around $20 just for the sandwich. If you want a side, you have to pay extra. The swai wasn't very "meaty" and wasn't very flavorful. The burgers were cooked well, but I wonder how much of the ground meat was actual wild game or if it has some beef filler to make the meat go further. The menu says all game is sourced from local farms but most swai is imported from Vietnam and I'm not sure where they're slaughtering kangaroos from in Louisville. Also, our food was served on wooden boards. While that may appear neat, I couldn't help but wonder how clean it actually was since wood is so porous and these had clearly been used quite a bit given all the blemishes and cuts in them. All in all, I'm happy to check this restaurant off my collection board but do not recommend and will not return.

    Bison burger and Brussel sprouts with duck fat fries shown above!
    Blake B.

    This place is really something special. Best burgers I've ever had and I'll say it forever. My go to is the Bison burger, with a side of duck fat fries and Brussel sprouts. This place really provides you with so many options of meat to try, and a well put together sampler you can purchase to try a little bit of everything. Staff is very attentive; the place itself is a little smaller so you may be waiting on a busy weekend for a table but it's always worth it! This place is a must try to anyone who loves a good burger; and really want something that breaks the mold!

    Buttermilk Fried Frog Legs
    Kristina C.

    Nice little hole in the wall place, very friendly staff! The nachos and frog legs were delicious! I got the slider trio to try a different variety, they were okay. The chorizo was my favorite, the other two I wasn't too fond of because of the texture. If you're looking for something out of your comfort zone you found it

    Patricia Abigail H.

    If you like trying exotic meats then this is the place! Their frog legs were juicy and meaty! We tried different kinds of meatballs like yak and antelope and they were all sooo tasty The service was good! And the restaurant is just minutes away from downtown! They have different types of food and regular food if you're not into exotic meats

    Chocolate pie
    Alli C.

    Wow! What a cool experience! We met friends for dinner at Game, and really enjoyed the food and experience! Great prices for the food too. Individual reviews: The meet takes the cake: the meatballs, sliders, and burger were DELICIOUS. The table loved the bone marrow, though that wasn't my thing. I will say, I wasn't impressed with either salad. I had the seasonal salad and my partner had the grilled ceasar. The dressings weren't great and they were too dressed IMO. We also ordered dessert, and WOW! SO good.

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    Great concept of a restaurant and I never thought I could get a hankering for kangaroo Meatballs, but here we are everybody.

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    Food is excellent. Difficulty getting in at peak hours. Small dining area. Will go any time I can.

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    Ask the Community - Game

    Is the outside patio dog friendly?

    It sure is ! We call our patio the "Moose Yard" and we love having dogs, your server will provide a dog bowl of fresh water.… 

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