Pros: 1. We sat at the bar and our server was friendly, knowledgeable and was responsible for a kick-ass playlist (think early 2000s Warped Tour/emo). 2. Our burgers (alpaca and waygu) were very, very tasty. The meat itself was well-seasoned and moist and was paired well with the cheese/sauce paired on the menu. To be honest, I would not have thought I was eating something other than beef if I did not know I had ordered alpaca. So if you're scared of "exotic" meat, don't be. 3. The beer selection is rather large (for such a small place) and very reasonably priced. 4. It's good food in a casual atmosphere. Cons: 1. The a/c seemed to be broken because it was incredibly warm inside. 2. It's a small space that can't accommodate a large crowd. There were constantly people reaching over us while we were eating at the bar to get drinks to wait for their table. 3. Parking. There is very little parking in their lot and overflow is across Lexington Road, which I can't imagine is fun to cross after dark. 4. This is going to sound nit-picky, but, the shape of the patty was rounded and much smaller than the bun, which created that awkward situation where taking a bite is hard to do and squishes everything off the back and leaves you with extra bun at the end. Overall, I will definitely go back the next time I'm craving a burger. read more

With a name like "Game" and being in Kentucky, I assumed this was a sports bar when my friends told me to meet them there. So pulling into the (teeny) parking lot of this place, I was so confused that I sat in my car until my friends arrived. It looks like a drive-thru diner. The windows resemble that of a Waffle House, and on the inside, the restaurant is decorated garage sale chic. There was a line of folks waiting for a table, and the restaurant has no real waiting area to speak of. Luckily, we found a spot at the bar, and my skepticism drained instantly upon review of their impressive beer collection, both on tap and in bottles. Between 4 of us, we were able to sample meatballs of elk, antelope, kangaroo and duck, which helped us make the decision on what kind of burger to order. The elk was my favorite, but you might as well try several and decide for yourself. The sauces are incredible- a cranberry sauce that was to die for. Order the homemade chips instead of fries and you won't be sorry. The service was prompt, and at an excellent price point. Game had a great atmosphere, although it's very small, so not ideal for large groups during a busy dinner time. I'll be back, but I hope they find a bigger space soon, and in a more visible location- it would certainly be warranted. read more

If you are looking for really well cooked, delicious, large variety of meat, I highly recommend game. My family came and split one of almost every meatball that game serves. All of them delicious with our favorites being elk, kangaroo, and bison. All were moist, juicy, and very flavorful. For dinner, most people at our table got burgers, which were cooked perfectly and a large portion. I wanted a little of all of the meats so I ordered a couple of meatballs, and i was very pleased. The atmosphere is a little strange though. I feel like their food is higher quality than the ambiance seems. It's makes the place seem like a dive when in fact I think they serve sophisticated meats. read more

I had dinner at Game last night with a friend. We sat at the bar, which as cold as it was, I would not do again, unless the restaurant puts up a wind block to prevent the cold air from disturbing you. That and the french fries were the only negatives on my first visit. The bartender did a very thorough job of explaining the menu to us and was prompt with providing waters and our beers. We decided to split what we ordered so we could both try them. I ordered the antelope burger (med-rare) and she ordered the special which that night was a pheasant bratwurst with a spicy dijon. We also had an order of fries to have prior to our meal. the fries were basically the scrape fries--none were longer than an inch and we were forced to eat them with our forks. The entrees were fantastic! From my initial experience, I cannot foresee anything on the menu being bad, and if it is, I would have to blame it on me just not liking that particular type of dish and not the restaurant. read more

Favorite burger spot in Louisville. Duck fat fries are AMAZING. The camel and duck burger are my favorites.

First the service was pretty bad. We were sat and waited on a server. She finally came and we ordered drinks and an appetizer (frog legs). The frog legs came out with no plates or silverware and we waited another couple minutes for that. The frog legs themselves were decent. Less meat than chicken wings and similar flavor. Their breading was amazing and the dipping sauce was good too. We all got meatball sampler with different types. The meatballs were all pretty good, nothing amazing. I wouldn't get them again. We also had fries and sweet potato fries and they were amazing. All in all, it is too expensive beyond the coolness of trying new meats. Unless you just really want to taste different ground meats, I personally wouldn't recommend the place due to the price to quality. read more

Went here again recently and it's still top-notch. Simply amazing, decadent food. The kangaroo burger is one of the best bites in Louisville. Great beer list. Service can be a little slow, but you'll want to spend some time here anyway. Relax and enjoy. read more

Game - Game's take on Scotch eggs. The pork belly is creamy and decadent. - Burgers Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

GAME OVER (le fin) we just dont need kitchens in our homes anymore with food this good go here, try not to drool on their wonderful staff and then greedily jam the food into your gluttonous mouths (warning: if feelings of separation anxiety occur after your visit, please consult your local primary practitioner) read more

I don't go here often but when I do, it's an amazing experience filled with super unique flavors and amaziinnggg cocktails

A great place for lunch or dinner. the burger menu features a variety of exotic options and they are all delicious as well as cooked perfectly. interesting food, great, casual atmosphere, friendly staff. The only downside is that they do not take reservations and only have a license for beer and wine. read more

We came here during what felt like 100 degree day. The place does not have air conditioning which definitely made the experience pretty uncomfortable. There were also lots of flies around which is never a good thing to experience in restaurants. Now onto the food. I got the meatball taste platter which was pretty awesome. My boyfriend had the kangaroo burger which he loved. They also had a pretty good beer selection. Overall, I would have loved to give this place 5 stars if it wasn't for the temperature and flies. read more

I had been wanting to go to Game for a while, so when my birthday rolled around and my wife wanted to take me out to dinner, that's where we went. I was a little surprised when we arrived and saw the place. It's kind of off the beaten path, it has a tiny parking lot, and the building looks more like a fast food joint than a sit-down restaurant (I suspect that's what it used to be). But inside, it's very nicely appointed with rustic charm. The staff was very friendly from the minute we walked in, and we were there for early dinner, so service was very fast. We started with a meatball trio - wild boar, kangaroo, and elk. All were pretty good, but I particularly liked the wild boar. It has a familiar pork flavor, but at the same time, it doesn't taste at all like pork. Very unique. The burgers (wild boar and lamb) were delicious, as were the truffle oil fries. The only disappointment of the night was that they were out of antelope, because they apparently are (or were a month ago) having trouble sourcing it. read more

I got the meatballs again! I tried the Elk, kind of dry and not much flavor; Duck, not bad but a little to chewy for me; Lamb, by fav my favorite in my two visits and the fries. They are thin and got the single order, there were plenty. I sat at the bar and the service was great. I will be back! read more

I was really excited about Game due to my love of all things meat and it did not disappoint. Some in the group were a little less excited with their choices but it didn't dampen my experience. I was bummed that they were out of goat meat, but the venison burger with Gorgonzola was pretty tasty. I also liked the duck fat fries. Other things that we had included bison and kangaroo meatballs, which were good, and frog legs which were just ok. The scotch eggs were alright as well, but the pork belly that came with the dish was great. The vegetarian burger option with garbanzo beans was not a hit with the non meat eater in the group, but it is basically a meaty kind of place. They at least had 3 veggie burger options and at least one fish burger option if I remember correctly. So they do have variety for all type of eaters, which is great. Also the side options were good and the asparagus side came with a very good portion. It's not a fancy type place, but they do a great job preparing all the items that we tried. Hopefully next time they have the goat. read more

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We went to Game with a big group last night and loved it! Everyone was excited to try different things (our table collectively had the kangaroo, the bison, the duck, the boar, truffle fries, bone marrow, scotch eggs, and a veggie burger). Everyone seemed really happy with their meals. I personally enjoyed the multiple choices of bread (Foccacia!) I also am happy for all the vegetarian choices in such a meat heavy environment. We would definitely return -- and is definitely a place to take people who like a good adventure. read more

Had a Friday off so me and the wife decided it was time to try Game (as they have bone marrow) on a recommendation from a friend. They also appear to have a good selection of beer and wine. So appetizers we ordered the Bone Marrow and the Scotch eggs with a Stiegl Radler and a Belgian Quadrupel. We split a Kangaroo burger for our meal. We ordered the Kangaroo burger medium based on the recommendation from the waitress but it came out see more rare than medium. I am fine with rare meat but the wife could not eat the center as too much blood so she only ate around the outside that was more done. Everything taste great but if you are not careful you can run your bill up pretty fast. Our bill was $55 for lunch for the two of us. Also you should probably not be in a hurry as service is a little slow. We waited almost 20 minutes to place our order. Overall really good food and if you are not in a hurry a really good and tasty lunch. read more

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Yep, I've been dying to try this place out and have no idea why I waited so long ! The scotch eggs and pork belly app are a must that comes with jalapeño jam and bone marrow mayo - this one is a MUST TRY Next a few meatballs to choose our burger -elk #1 choice flavorful without being too gamey -wild boar just as yummy as the elk, but more of a gamey taste -wagyu juicy and delicious as expected -kangaroo excellent flavor, but it is so lean it is too dry for my liking Burgers - We snagged the Wagyu and Elk neither let us down and my the time we finished we were more than completely satisfied ! Our server Adrienne was absolutely amazing and on point with not only her food recommendations, but also her beer suggestions as well ! read more

Quite simply, I think this is the second-best (beef) burger you can get in Louisville. Holy Grale is my #1, for the record. But for a unique meat-devouring experience, you won't find anything else like Game. I prefer the leaner meats, like elk and antelope. You can customize it however you want. I did learn an interesting tidbit from our server that the leaner meets are cooked with a bit of brisket for flavor...so it may not be the "game" in its purest form. But no matter, it is still delicious. The only point of improvement could be the french/sweet potato fries. They're pretty basic and underwhelming. read more

Today is my birthday and what better way to be surprised is to go to a restaurant that serves wild game!!. I had the wild boar burger with goat cheese and jalepeno cranbeery sauce. It wqs freaking amazing!! Customer service is outstanding here. I highly recommend coming here if you haven't. read more

The restaurant location just off I-64 was great as we were just passing through town on a road trip. The food came out fast which was also great for getting back on the road. I got the venison and my husband got the kangaroo. Both burgers were delicious! The flavors were very rich and neither burger was fatty or greasy. With a half salad and side of fries to share, it was the perfect amount of food for the two of us. I've never been to a restaurant with such a unique menu. A truly great find! read more

This is my favorite burger place in Louisville. I have tried almost every burger that they offer and the boar or kangaroo are my favorite. If you can't decide or would like to try something they offer meatballs that you can sample before. They have a lot of different things that you can get on your burger like bacon, pork belly, soft shell crab, all the normal burger toppings, and many different sauces like truffle or bone marrow mayo - all of which are delicious. Many different cheeses and types of buns are offered as well. We always get the scotch egg appetizer which has three scotch eggs, pork belly, over some bone marrow aioli and cranberry jalapeño jam. This is literally the most perfect appetizer in all of the world. Get it, you won't be disappointed. The service is always great and that says something because it always get packed almost as soon as they open. The wait staff is very courteous and always willing to give an opinion or recommendation on what pairs well. They have a nice beer and cider menu as well. This is always a top pick for a birthday or anniversary dinner, highly, highly recommend! read more

My husband raved about this place the last time he was in Louisville and since we were in town we went and the food did not disappoint. All my husband could talk about was the Kangaroo burger and how excited he was to eat it again. I had a tough decision between duck and wild boar. I went with the meat of the boar with the cheese of the goat sans tomato. It was wonderful! So good. I did not visit the bathrooms but my husband did and he said it reminded him of a college bar.... I did not ask questions or for further details. It was kinda warm in the Resturant. I'm wondering if the air was out. read more

If you're looking for a burger that no one really has I suggest digging in at game. I had the alpaca burger, the waiter said it had a different taste. You could definitely taste the difference but in a good way. The scotched eggs were really good as well. Their beer selection was massive and a little overwhelming for being use to bud light and Budweiser. I recommend that everyone who wants to try something new give game a shot read more

This is my favorite place to get a burger. They make the juiciest and most efficiently engineered burgers around. They don't just throw a bunch of toppings on a patty and call it a burger. They put the right toppings and sauces on a party according to what animal meat you choose. They also let you build your own burger if you prefer. Everyone goes straight to the kangaroo burger if it's their first time. And the kangaroo is good but if you want to be blown away by an exotic burger then try the alpaca. You won't regret it. Also try some of their New Day Craft meads. Absolutely delicious. Also the scotch eggs are dope. read more

Couples night out. Was good but they were out of several items. Server was awesome. I had the elk which was cooked to the temp I had ordered. I greatly appreciated it as many burger places overcook the meat. Truffle fries and smore desert is still my favorite part of this resturaunt. I hope in the future they start having a special item to give me a reason to come more often. read more

Yummy, but would have liked to have had more veggie sides to choose from being on the keto diet. Only side we could have was grilled asparagus, which was really good. Had the meatball sampler. It was awesome!! Get there early, it fills up fast. read more

Clean and nice environment. Great chance to try multiple new meats! Staff was very friendly and helpful. The only reason for the 4 stars was they are a tad expensive. read more

Been wanting to try this place and finally got the chance. I had the Kangaroo with cheddar and the roasted garlic aoli. It was great. Wife had the venison. Which was also very tasty. Want to come back and try the wild boar or antelope. read more

Game - Kangaroo Burger and a great brew. - Burgers Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Excellent food and friendly service. The wagyu meatball, scotch eggs with pork belly, and kangaroo burger are must tries! Unfortunately, seating and service were slow. Two more front of the house staff would have moved things along at a better pace. read more

Absolutely love Game. My boyfriend and I come here almost every other week. I always get the bison burger and it never disappoints. This is coming from someone who doesn't like meat. Also, try one of their seasonal salads! I've had two so far and they were both amazing. (Save money and get a whole one and split it.) I'm giving four starts because the first time I went, I got one of their veggie patties and it fell apart during my first bite. I make vegetarian burgers all the time and if an inexperienced cook can do that, then I think a restaurant should be able to as well. Especially if they are going to put those options on their menu. read more

Such an interesting place to eat. Really enjoyed being exposed to different meats not usually consumed. We ordered the meatball sampler with Kangaroo, Alpaca, and Duck. Kangaroo was the best, most flavor and most tender. Great selection of beers also. Would be 5 stars but the atmosphere was a bit lacking. Besides that it was a great restaurant. read more

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We enjoyed a very unique experience sampling different meats and were presently surprised by which ones we liked the best. We started our meal with the scotch eggs with back strap bacon which were different because there was no sausage around the eggs. The eggs were perfectly poached and fried with a slightly runny center. Yummy! We then sampled 4 meatballs (kangaroo, wild boar, elk, & bison) and ordered burgers following that. The Kangroo was amazing! I also enjoyed my son's simple angus burger much more than my more expensive dry aged beef burger which was disappointing. The angus had so much more flavor. The atmosphere was very casual and we arrived early since they don't take reservations. My only complaint is the service. The food took a while to prepare, but that was anticipated with a small place on a busy night and we weren't in a hurry. Our server was charismatic but wasn't very attentive and kept disappearing. We had to flag him down to bring us napkins and refills. Overall it was a fun, out of the box experience. read more

Very interesting restaurant and experience. I was overwhelmed with the meat choices because I had never ate wild game before (except for the occasional deer jerky). My server was excellent and answered all my questions. He recommended I try a sampler of meatballs, which I did - Elk, Antelope and Wagyu. Other friends ordered kangaroo burgers. The fries were great, but for even better fries - go to Hammerheads and get Grippos fries. The meatballs were all good, but I honestly couldn't tell the difference between them and regular beef. Maybe my taste buds are not refined enough to tell the difference between a grass feed, shipped from the wild, massaged and pampered creature to a regular beef burger. The meatballs were a pretty good size (I recommend ordering 3 or 4) and came sitting on some sort of mayo and sweet sauce that looked like jelly. The sauces were fantastic, but I wish the dish came with more. The meat could get a little dry. The kangaroo burger was the one we were all most anxious to try and it was pretty delicious. The sauce is what made all the burgers stand out. I would have thought the kangaroo was beef also if I didn't know any better. I enjoyed Game because it is something different. Where else can you get kangaroo burger in Kentucky?! However, I love Hammerheads more. read more

I've been hearing about Game from friends for a long time and I'd been hearing nothing but good stuff. Our server was very friendly and answered all of the questions we had about the different types of meat on offer as well as being pretty knowledgeable on the different beers we inquired about. We had some meatballs first (because I couldn't decide what sort of sandwich I wanted) - Wagyu, kangaroo and wild boar. I didn't really care for the kangaroo personally but the person I was with did. The other two were fantastic. We split a basket of duck fat fries and each got a sandwich - I had the wild boar and she had elk (which she was kind enough to let me sample). Both of the sandwiches were delicious and the fries were pretty good as well. Definitely worth going to again and trying something new. read more

I've been wanting to try Game for the longest time, and I finally got a friend to go with me. We're not familiar with the area, so we ended up getting lost. We finally find the place, and wow, its tiny! Hardly any parking, which is good because there's also hardly any sitting. But the food more than makes up for it. Our waitress was super friendly. We weren't sure which meats we wanted to try, so she made some suggestions. We ended up getting a duck meatball and a wagyu meatball to start off with. The wagyu was amazing. So flavorful and moist (I'm sorry if you hate that word.) The duck was okay. I think maybe I'm just not a fan of duck in general. The mayo and jam that the meatballs are served on top of is genius. Seems a bit strange, but they really complete the meatballs. For our burgers, I got the elk burger, and my friend got kangaroo. Both were delicious. They were huge and sloppy and a tad difficult to eat, but that's all part of the fun. Just don't wear anything fancy. =) read more

Game - Back: Duck meatball Front: Wagyu meatball - Burgers Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This place is my go to place when in Louisville. The meats are so amazing. Kangaroo burger is one of the best including the wagoo beef.

This was our first time at Game. The food was wonderful and the service was great. My son wanted to go there for his birthday and it did not disappointed. We will definitely come back again read more

The staff is great. The food is great. I have taken about a dozen people here, and they all love it, too. read more

Game is so wonderful. I went with a work posse, and I had the intention of eating some kangaroo. I'd never eaten a marsupial and I was determined to do so and prove my primacy as a placental mammal at the top of the food chain. The atmosphere was cool; it was much more laid-back than I'd anticipated. Our server was very understanding of our boisterous table. The food was excellent. We ordered a round of appetizers, including marrow and scotch eggs. Each item had a very interesting take on it; I felt like considerable thought had gone into the food, and there was finesse to the sensibility and execution of the appetizers in particular. I ordered the Kangaroo burger right off the menu (you can pick from a plethora of menu options to make your own burger) and got the fries with truffle. I was eating the little nubs of fries after finishing my meal just so I could continue to taste the oils. So delicious. The burger was excellent as well; I intend to go back to try the antelope and boar. The beer selection was good. We live in a day and age where beer selection is almost an arms race, so I can't fault them for not having the exhaustive list of crazy microbrew insanity that I'm starting to get used to. If you're wanting to drink beer here, though, they have all kinds of beer. All in all, an excellent experience. read more

Every time I have the pleasure of visiting this young and surprisingly hip town, I visit Game. While some may cast it aside immediately by looking at the wait staff and muttering "freakin' hipsters" or "so many beards", they'd be highly mistaken. First up, the beers are fabulous. Lots of great selection. No seriously. Like gastropub good. Secondly, the meat. Because you don't come here to dine on wispy willows or grassy veggies but grass-fed animals of all sorts of flavors. I highly recommend getting a variety of meatballs with a variety of different sauces. That way you can tell your friends you not only add kangaroo but waygu, wild boar, antelope, elk, bison, duck, angus, venison, and sometimes a more seasonal variety. Also you must, absolutely MUST have the truffle-oil fries cooked in duck fat. It is an experience. And if you don't get the bone marrow than you've missed out on an experience that simply is a rare part of living in this amazing world. Also don't try to park at the restaurant, just park across the street. You have the added fun of playing a quick game of Human Frogger after you've imbibed a bit. The real question is why aren't you there right now!? read more