My mom and I tried this spot recently on a Thursday evening. And let me start by saying we will be back!! The customer service was great, food was hot and fresh and the ambience was relaxing. Loved watching the world go by from our seat, surrounded by a nostalgic feeling. We split meals she got the chicken tenders and I got the chicken bacon loaded macaroni. It was all very delicious! We got take out for our husbands one got sliders and the other fish and chips and even after a car ride home they loved their meals. A great spot for any occasion and would be able to accommodate larger parties! read more

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Small private parking lot. Street parking. Good location with sidewalks. Good for groups, has patio area and seating at the bar. TVs around the restaurant I would consider this a "dive" read more

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Update, we dine here every couple of months since it's close to our kids sporting events. It's a casual restaurant with a diverse menu that everyone is always happy with. My usual order is the Asian chicken salad, which is absolutely delicious. Teriyaki chicken on top of a salad with fried noodles and a peanut dressing. I ordered something new last night... the tavern club with fries. Typical club sandwich done right, buttery bread with thick slice of ham, bacon bits, cheese, turkey and lots of mayo. It hit the spot and wanted to share! read more

Hillcrest Tavern - Tavern Club - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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! read more

Hillcrest Tavern - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich & Onion Rings - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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! read more

Hillcrest Tavern - Ville'y Cheesesteak - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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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 read more

Hillcrest Tavern - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Always in search of a great chicken wing, I had heard that Hillcrest Tavern had some great wings. I found myself close and decided to stop by and try them out. Parking as always is a challenge in the area, but I got lucky and found a spot not to far away. Walked in, the place was not to crowded. Took my seat and the very nice server took my order. When my chicken wings came out they looked very tasty. The wings had a great taste, but unfortunately they were a little over cooked. I did enjoy the taste. The issue with the wings are not enough to keep me away. I look forward trying their wings again. read more

This place was pleasantly surprising! We came here expecting bar food, and although the menu is just sandwiches and things for the most part, it was delicious! We started with the spinach dip which was super unique but very yummy. For entrees we got the crab cake sandwich, buffalo chicken sandwich, ville cheesesteak, BBQ bacon burger, and the OLT Pasta. Everything was so good, except for the person who got the cheesesteak was not a fan. We all got truffle fries for our side and it was definitely the highlight of our meal, especially along with the delicious ranch! Everyone here was also so nice and quick with service. I'd definitely come back and try more! read more

Fish fry top notch. their fries were excellent and all the dipping sauces seems homemade. absolutely would be back. Shannon did an excellent job. read more

For starts work ordered this food to go so I've never been inside the restaurant but the pictures give me a drakes like vibe. I got the beer battered fried fish Sandwich with onion rings. So even with it being to go and sitting in a box for 20 plus minutes it arrived and was still hot and had an amazing crunch with great flakey white fish. I'd only imagine if I ate there it would be one of my favorite fish sandwiches outside of pastimes in j town. The onion rings didn't hold up well in the Togo but that's not on them that should be expected. They lost the crunch but damnit they were still good. So again getting these fresh are easily 5/5 so I'm going off that mindset. Can't wait to visit and dine in at this location. I'd for sure give this spot a try if you're curious. Everyone on my team really enjoyed their meals read more

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! read more

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Upon entering the parking lot we were nearly hit by a man in a SUV. As we crossed the parking lot the man gave us dirty looks like we were wasting his time. The man the proceeded to park in the ONLY handicap spot in the establishment. I didn't agree with it but we went in and got sat. A few minutes later, the same man, able bodied, comes in and goes into the kitchen and starts instructing employees. Clearly a manager or an owner. This is despicable, unacceptable, and rude behavior. There are several schools and elderly in the area, that spot is not for people who are able bodied. Disgusting show of thanks to the customers. We will never be back. read more

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

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. read more

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We went there for the first time tonight and highly recommend! We got the Portobello Fries for an appetizer and they were delicious! Nice and crispy and you get plenty of them! I got the mini sliders and fries and both were very good! My husband got wings, onion rings and cole slaw and said all were really good. The portion sizes and really big so we were able to bring enough home to have for lunch tomorrow. Our server was awesome! Very friendly and attentive! We will definitely be back! read more

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. read more

Hillcrest Tavern - Veggie mac n cheese - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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

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. read more

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Very friendly staff! Everyone is so nice. This has the feel of a great neighborhood bar. Started off with cocktails. I got the "Dan"hatten, yup a standard Manhattan but it was good. Since it was Sunday we got their 5 for $5 wings dry rub. So crispy and good. For meal I got the Double stack with fries . Okay, so their fries are wonderful and the burger's are excellent. I think I found my new spot for burgers and fries! read more

Hillcrest Tavern - The bar - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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

Our group of 5 came here for a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Service was friendly and welcoming. Food was good bar food. Good prices on the wings which freshly prepared and not just reheated. My reuben was very good...substituting slaw for the sauerkraut. Good beer menu. Would definitely recommend for a quick bite. read more

Large spacious booths for dining. Great service and large assorted menu with many delicious food & drink choices. The Portobello mushroom fries and Best Beer-Battered Cod sandwich are our favorites. read more

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

Look at that burger! When most places are cleaning up after lunch and closed down or serving scaled back menus in preparation for dinner, the tavern burger fills the gap. This is the Knocker burger, and it's simplicity is it's strength. Sure, standard fixings, but there's more to a burger than that. How it's prepped, cooked, and the bun and how the cheese melts all play into it, and this was nailed. 5th experience at tavern and every single time it's been great. Parking can be a pain, but keep hunting . It's worth the walk. Fries are also top notch! read more

Hillcrest Tavern - Knocker Burger - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

They are known for their burgers so of course we went in for those. The sliders were pretty good. I've had better. Will try a different burger next time For hand cut fries they were crispy which made me really happy because I don't like soggy bendy fries The onion rings were delicious. The fried pickles were delicious The sweet tea was perfect. Not too sweet but still tasted like tea The service wasn't particularly great, the waitress definitely wasn't in a hurry and we were definitely on her timeline that day. The worst part of our experience was the noise. The place wasn't crowded and they had a few TVs on but they weren't extremely loud but there is nothing to absorb the noise around you and it sounded like we were in a stadium full of people. We could barely hear each other across the table from one another yet we could hear everyone else's conversations very loudly. So if we try that other burger it will definitely be to go. read more

Service was great; waitress was cheerful and nice. Our food came pretty quick--10 minutes for two entrees. I got the Railroad Smoker Mac N' Cheese and it was delectable. Very spicy but I like it that way. I just wish there was more chicken and chorizo. A moderate crowd on a Thursday evening with many TVs for entertainment. read more

The food here was amazing! Great fish sandwich as well as tenders and fries. Beer was cold and the service was great. Highly recommend this spot if you're in the area. read more

Hilcrest tavern is an American restaurant and bar located off popular fagbkfprt ave in Lousiville Kentucky. Near as the name suggests the hillcrest ave intersection. Me and my buddy Jeremy j was walking around and exploring Frankfort ave on a late December Tuesday night when we decided to stop into this place. We had already eaten and was gonna check out the bar scene in the area. Coming in we was expecting a traditional bar. To our surprise this was more of a full scale restaurant that happened to have a bar with a full bar menu. Instead of a table we decided to sit at the bar. We grabbed a couple of beers and since they had a full food we grabbed a 5 piece wing basic as it happens to be 75 cent wings night. So that was nice. Service here was fast and prompt and the workers were nice and friendly. The wings had a good original flavor to them. More of traditional non spicy sauce but it had a good taste to it. Overall was a very nice place. Decor almost had a 50s diner vibe to it and the bar was very nice and intimate as well. I'll absolutely come back and get a full restaurant experience with the family now that I know it's not just a 21 and over bar atmosphere. read more

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This is a good spot for a quick bite - there's something on the menu that everyone likes! Great burgers and fries. Service is usually friendly and quick, and we do enjoy the trivia via app! read more

The menu is basically the same at the Old Louisville Tavern, which is just fine by me. We came here with a group of about 8 on a monday evening before we had rehearsal. I knew already what I was going to get because the menu is familiar...the fancy pants burger and some truffle fries (I can never have enough truffle flavor). It hit the spot and it came out done right. They had a booth big enough for all of us with enough space for us to have some elbow room while we ate. We had some issues at the time with service...there were some issues with a couple folks' orders and things taking a very long time to be made and brought out. Eventually everything came out and eventually it was all correct, but we were on a timeline and it became crunched with this issue. I am willing to believe it was a one off, and my food and personal experience was fine, but it colored the whole experience for everyone else. We haven't been back for a group meal since then. It may be better for smaller groups or for carry out. read more

We were looking for a bowl of French onion soup and came across Hillcrest Tavern. What a smart decision to come here. Atmosphere is great. Just a decent tavern. Service was fantastic and the food was excellent. Would definitely come back if we lived here. read more

Amazing little joint. Parking is hard at times but tons of free street parking. We've been multiple times and it's so good. Service as always been wonderful and staff are friendly. The salad is so good and large enough to share! They have wing specials and they are decently sized. The burgers are super yummy! I didn't want to share. We had the spinach dip for an app and it was by far the best creamiest one I've had. Very fun place and family friendly. read more

Hillcrest Tavern is one of my favorite places for good bar food. I have tried several different things but I love the fish sandwich and the veggie mac and cheese the most. I think they might have the best fish sandwich in Louisville. The bar is really spacious with two dining rooms and plenty of booths. They also have online ordering so it's a good spot for takeout, too! The only thing that keeps this review from being five stars is I've had trouble getting service the last two times I have been. I know staffing is an issue for many places right now and I am definitely sympathetic to that, but one of these times my spouse and I were one of only two tables in the whole place. I'll still be back and hopefully I can update this one! read more

Hillcrest Tavern - Draft beer - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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

Picked up food for our band from Hillcrest, and everything was great! Several members got burgers and fries and loved them. Others got salads and said they were great. I got the Caesar salad with the house dressing, and thought it was delicious. The order was ready quickly, and I will definitely be ordering from here again soon! read more

Everything my friends and I have had in Hillcrest Tavern and Old Louisville Tavern was always great. Whether to go or dine in, the service is good, the food is simple, satisfying, and enjoyable. Never had a bad experience. read more

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Great food, atmosphere was fun and historical with a beautiful bar. The service was fast, attentive and very helpful recommending items as we are not from Louisville. I would recommend this to everyone. read more

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.

Best bar food in Louisville hands down. Used to be more of a hidden gem but has gotten quite popular. The girls in there crush the service w the amount of heads they are serving. Ambiance is fun as it's right on Frankfort Ave. Also this is probably the most kid friendly bar in Louisville as they have toys for toddlers! The owner is also extremely nice! The burgers and house made ranch is my favorite. read more

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