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    Hillcrest Tavern

    4.3 (169 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    HILLCREST TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Buffalo Chicken Sandwich   & Onion Rings
    Lora C.

    Great neighborhood restaurant and bar! Friendly staff, good food & a full bar. Enjoyed a buffalo chicken sandwich with onion rings and some red wine. Clean bathroom, much appreciated. Parking can be challenging. Will be back!

    Ville'y Cheesesteak
    Natalie H.

    Nice impromptu casual dinner date spot! Parking limited but normal for this area along Frankfort Avenue. Our waitress was friendly and attentive enough, our food was decent, and I especially loved the crock of tomato soup with cheesy croutons on top! We didn't order alcohol or appetizers but may on a future visit as several on the drink menu looked unique!

    Richard F.

    This was our first time to eat here. It was highly recommended by our family who visit often. We arrived late afternoon and chose a booth since they weren't busy. Our server came over quickly and took our order for drinks. We decided to get spicy bloody Mary's which were fantastic. I picked the Fish and chips. Four large Cod Filets, Hush Puppies, Slaw and French Fries. My wife got the Fish sandwich. A large piece of Cod on a bun and Fries. The fish was firm and lightly breaded and delicious. Our server brought our food quickly and made sure to check back on several times to ensure everything was just right. The service was exceptional. There are TVs around for sports and a large fully stocked bar. A great place to gather. We can't wait to go back

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    Stu F.

    Nice ambiance and whole sitting at the bar, the staff were personable. Today was the wing special day at $1 per wing. I asked for them to be dropped raw and cooked. They said today that was not possible and they would need to be double fried. That means they cook ahead of time and finish the last 5 min when you order. Very common where wings are a special where they fry in batches, all day and then set them aside for the evening rush. Problem with that is they only come out warm and the meat pulls differently off the bone. The best wings you'll have will be fried from raw and come out piping hot. I ordered the Philly cheeses steak and onion rings. The Philly was not traditional but was excellent! Made from an in-house roast. The onion rings were some of the best I've had! Made from scratch and with an excellent breading. Two winners!

    pretzels with beer cheese
    Ashley A.

    had a wonderful early dinner here. the booths are very comfy and there were plenty of TVs for entertainment. the service was attentive and fast. We had the pretzel (soft and buttery), fish and chips (crispy and crunchy), and the bbq bacon burger (great flavors and cooked perfectly). If you get only one thing get the onion rings, they're out of this world.

    Veggie mac n cheese
    David M.

    I've had mac and cheese at a million different places and this is easily top 5, maybe top 3. So delicious, perfect mix of veggies, the mushrooms were killer and the portion was filling. Great service here too. Oh yeah the fried pickles were also great.

    Virga H.

    Food may be good, and service may be amazing, tunes may be good, but they let people smoke out back in patio area. Won't be back.

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    The owner is a super cool guy and they got great double cheeses and fries. What else do I need

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    Wow!!! The food is amazing! We had the burgers and fries, you can't go wrong with that, simply delicious

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    The Tavern is one of our go-to spots in Louisville. Always great food and great service.

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    Food and service here is always amazing! One of my go to places for chicken wings and an ice cold beer

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    11 months ago

    Burger was BUSSIN Drinks were amazing. Prob some of the best cocktails in Louisville but I'm a picky gal so.

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    One of my favorite go to restaurants. The staff are great and the food is awesome. The knocker burger is one of my favorite meals around.

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    Our favorite late lunch in the city. GREAT bar food and service. Wings and sliders are the favorite in our group.

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    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.

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    Bar area
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    Shishito & mushrooms in romesco w. sunny egg
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    Visited Grind Burger Kitchen in Louisville during a family trip and had a pretty mixed experience…read more We arrived around 6:30 PM and were told there would be about an hour wait, which was fine--we're new to town, so we figured we'd walk around and explore while we waited. We were told to come back at 7:00 PM, so we did. When we returned, we were seated, but then told it would be another hour before our order could even be taken and our food brought out. That part was really frustrating--if we had known that upfront when we first put our name down, we could have planned differently. As for the food, it was decent. The burger itself was delicious and definitely the highlight. The fries were very oily but crispy--I personally liked them since I prefer well-done fries, but my daughter wasn't a fan. The layout of the place was also a bit confusing--it took a while to even find the restroom since it was tucked away in another area. Service-wise, I also had to ask for a refill--and only got one--which was disappointing, especially with such a big burger. Overall, spending close to three hours from arrival to finishing our meal just didn't feel worth it, especially with the lack of communication about wait times and limited service. Not a terrible spot food-wise, but the experience could definitely be improved.

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    Dining Area at Grind
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    Southern Burger with Fries at Grind
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    First time visit for a dinner on a Friday night and service was fast and friendly. Plenty of free…read moreparking and carefully walked our way into the entrance past the dual lane drive through. Order at the counter, take a number to the table, and food was brought table-side in less than 10 minutes. My mushroom Swiss burger was hot, seasoned well, and great taste. Tater tots were very crisp exterior and steaming hot. My friends ordered a cheeseburger with tater tots and a chicken sandwich with tater tots. Both were complimentary of their meals. Restaurant noise level was loud at times depending on dining room crowd.

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    Crazy good burger and fries
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    Parking lot view at exit with bonus sunset
    Hammerheads

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    3.5 mi
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    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.

    As soon as I moved to the Louisville area and stated asking for restaurant recommendations,…read moreeveryone would rave about Hammerheads. Hammerheads this, duck fat fries that. I was going to a UofL women's basketball game and I FINALLY was able to make it here. I went a little overboard on the food, but everything sounded so good! I really loved the pork belly slider and the duck tacos. Mac and cheese balls always slap. Then there are the famous duck fat fries. The portion is substantial, I was thrilled with that. Flavor wise they did not change my life like I was hoping they would. Still ate them all. The locale is super unassuming from the street, but inside it is really cool, divey, and broody. The staff was super sweet and helped me get in and out efficiently so I could make it to the game. Would absolutely recommend, would absolutely come back, and would absolutely bring friends here.

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

    Hillcrest Tavern - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

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