Must try: Rib-Eye Steak and Asparagus side dish!…read more Why: That rib-eye steak (medium-rare) was so dang juicy, tender, and flavorful. I could taste the buttery goodness and loved the chimichurri sauce. Neat experience to see the waiter flame up to melt the butter and burn the rosemary on top. The asparagus with parmigiano-regianno cheese and guanciale (salt cured pork bits) was also amazing. Plate presentation also looked great. Notes: I came on a Sunday evening and they weren't too busy. I sat at the bar to eat dinner. I had a long travel day so wanted to treat myself to a steak dinner. Waiter/bartender was welcoming and helpful. Spacious and clean restaurant. Clean bathrooms also. Great place for date night!

Edit added next day: I should maybe add a star for the managements quick response when i emailed…read morethem the review. Or maybe not. But I believe they were sincere when they said they took my comments seriously and will look into the problems i noted. Original review below. Such a disappointment in so many ways. It started off nicely enough as I arrived for my reservation. I was given a choice of seating preferences (bar vs table) and my window-side table had a nice view outside and of the beautifully appointed room. Unfortunately things went downhill from there. I started with a drink and an appetizer as I considered the entree options. Prosciutto Montaditos: "toast topped with spreadable cheese and house-cured ham, drizzled with honey. The toast wasn't. It more resembled stale bread that was heated too long in a toaster oven: so dry it shattered into crumbs when I bit into it, with no browning on the outside and devoid of any flavor. The cheese, which might have been chèvre, was fine, but there was way too much of it. There was so little prosciutto (one thin slice per toast piece) that it could hardly be detected on its own and when I tried a small piece by itself I honestly couldn't tell the difference between this and something I'd buy at the grocery. But Cured specializes in house-cured meats so I expected to be wowed. As well, the honey drizzle was insufficient. When my waiter returned, not commenting on the mess of crumbs all over the table I made from attempting to eat this, and the substantial uneaten portions of bread and cheese, I placed my entree order. Knowing that the steaks here are a la carte, and sides are typically ordered separately (and the sides offered are very few) I inquired about the Rabo De Toro (oxtail, bell peppers, onions, garlic, carrots slow cooked with tomato paste and red wine), asking if it is a stew, like other oxtail preparations I have had. His answer was vague but he seemed to be saying yes. I ordered that. Entree arrived while I was still working on my appetizer, mid-chew with toast in hand. I had to scramble to make room for him to put it on my small table. Poor timing; a big no-no in a high end restaurant. It wasn't a stew. It was basically two chunks of meat on the plate, with a sauce on the side. It was tasty to be sure, and cooked expertly, but without any substantial vegetables (they were cooked down and used as a mirepoix to flavor the sauce) this disappeared quickly and left me wondering why I ordered it. The wording on the menu was so misleading, being more of a recipe than a description. And what's with the large flower on the plate? Edible flowers such as nasturtiums are welcome but this was something else so I asked Chatgpt which thinks it is a "purple orchid, most likely a Dendrobium, commonly used as an edible-looking but typically garnish-only on restaurant plates." So it may or may not be edible but it certainly wasn't appealing. Inedible or inappropriate garnishes have no business being on a food plate. I was drinking lightly that night so I kept it to one Aperol Spritz. It was good but why the tiny straw that didn't even reach the bottom of the glass? When the level got low and I could no longer use the straw I couldn't drink it without spilling ice and drink on myself given the rounded shape of the stem glass. When the waiter came back after I finished (the only time he did so) he asked how things were. "Well, since you asked," I began, calmly and clearly telling him of the many ways I was disappointed. He listened but didn't ask any followup questions, nor offered to pass on the feedback. All he did was apologize for my experience. Which was nice but woefully insufficient given the level of my dissatisfaction that I made clear. When he then asked if I wanted dessert I had to suppress a laugh! I wasn't going to take a chance of anything else going wrong. Even if was comped (which would be the courteous and appropriate thing to do in this situation but certainly not expected or required) I would have passed on it. He then returned with my check. Could things get any worse? Apparently they could. After a momentary shock looking at the huge number I quickly realized he gave me the wrong check! Easily straightened out as I looked around and saw another dining party also looking confused. As we exchanged checks between us I inquired how their meal went. Apparently they were satisfied. I'm happy for them. Mistakes happen and no big deal, but it was a darkly comical way to add insult to this highly disappointing experience. Before I left I stopped at the front to talk to the host, a young man. I again calmly explained my disappointment and asked that he pass on the feedback. He wouldn't even make eye contact, just sullenly looked down and muttered some sort of apology and assured me that he would pass it on. I doubt that he did. As I left he wished me, "Have a nice day," the sarcasm and derision inescapable. I wished him the same.

Such a Beautiful Louisville Experience! My husband & I came…read moreto Le Relais for our 12th wedding anniversary, & it ended up being such a special part of our evening. The restaurant has this beautiful old world atmosphere that feels romantic without feeling overly formal or stuffy. It has so much character, just being there felt like an experience. The food was wonderful, the service was attentive without being intrusive, & the whole evening had a really relaxed, intimate feeling to it. It's the kind of place where you actually want to sit & longer over your food instead of feeling rushed out the door. The price is absolutely worth it, Le Relais delivered that! Definitely one of those places that feels like a little piece of Louisville history. I'd happily come back for another special evening!

We've loved this place in the past, so we were really excited to come back. The ambiance is…read morewonderful, and our server was fantastic--really great service all around. Unfortunately, the food just didn't live up to what we remembered. The lamb was flavorful, but the chicken Milanese was very disappointing. It tasted burnt and had almost no flavor, and the salad was plain and bland as well. The bread and butter were great, but honestly, that was probably the highlight of the meal. We decided to give dessert a try and ordered the orange soufflé, hoping to end the meal on a high note. Unfortunately, even that was bland. We were expecting a nice fresh orange flavor, but there really wasn't much orange flavor at all. We really wanted to love this place again, especially because we've had such good experiences here in the past. Sadly, this visit just missed the mark. If we do go back, we'll probably stick with the steak. Great atmosphere and wonderful service--just very disappointing food this time around.

Good food but as much impressed by service. Lots of personnel--very active. The place is…read moreterrifically designed and super clean. Also:relatively inexpensive. Oh--and Camera--a unique name, was our server. Very knowledgeable of the menu, the way the food was cooked, etc. Award her a gift card-LOL As Arnold says--I will be back.

Great first impression. First, Morgan took great care of us and offered several menu suggestions -…read moreand got us in for $3 off a starter minutes before the special ended. We hadn't had a mozzarella wheel in ages. This was a good one, especially the marinara sauce. The beer battered cod with two sides is a great choice or the 2- or 4-pc fried chicken. If you're a fan of chicken fried chicken with gravy, this was a large portion. We tried the fried green tomatoes, broccoli slaw, mashed potatoes, and green beans as sides. The tomatoes came with a sauce and it had a kick of heat. We weren't big fans of the green beans, mainly because they took the flavor of the broth they'd been cooked in. The menu is huge. We noted we'd gotten a lot of fried items; however, The Goose offers more variety to avoid that. The space is large and can accommodate groups. The parking lot is shared with other businesses and has several spots.

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!

After all the hype I decided to try Red Hog for lunch on a Saturday afternoon…read more It was pretty busy for lunch but we were seated inside. Lunch menu was a little pricey but we figured this meat must be amazing to have these prices. First the cocktails. Pricey at $15 a pop. We tried two that sounded pretty different the Spanish Pipe Dream and bourbon based Velvet Goldmine and they were just ok and kind of tasted way too similar. These were supposedly on the sweeter side but I'd give them a 6/10. We tried the $17 dry aged burger with an additional $2 charge for fries and it was pretty good but after all the hype it similar to all smash burgers. The dry age flavor really wasnt there. Bun was standard brioche type, not toasted. Good burger but nothing special though. I did enjoy the sauce and toppings giving. It a unique sweet flavor. 6/10 but just go to Toastys for a similar cheaper one with way better fries. The fries were disappointing. Soggy, floppy, zero seasoning and salt on the. Tasted like the oil they were fried in and that's it. Not the best. 5/10 Turkey club. 8/10. $18 with no sides. The bread and sauce really do 99% of the work because taste wise the turkey was not discernable from supermarket deli turkey. The bread is a delicious oven baked pizza crust folded over and the sauce combo tastes like a Cesar salad. I highly recommend this , it's a simple but amazing sandwich, but it at this price point for salad and turkey on pizza crust it really should have a side. Service was 2/10, non existant. Took 1.5 hours to get out of there because of how it took 20 minutes to order and another 20 just to get our drinks, and our server was busy with tables outside so we didn't see her until we were asking for our checks. Overall the food was good, drinks just ok, but the hype this place gets , at least for lunch, along with the service is grounds for dissapointment.

This is a Hidden gem! Not many people know about this place, but it definitely deserves kudos for…read morethe food service and ambience it provides. As a vegetarian I had more than one option to pick an entree. I went with the protein bowl which was delicious but could have used some more seasoning. The drinks are worth trying. And trusting cocktail menu picking one drink becomes difficult. The desserts are mouth-watering I wanted to try the panna cotta but I was so full. The appetizers are many and tasty and interesting. I tried the mushroom tartine, cauliflower, brussel sprouts and I gave them all 10/10. The service by Taylor was single-handedly, managed efficiently and effectively. She is great at what she does and also loves it. Will be back!

I went here for my anniversary and the experience was amazing. I really got to know my server and…read morethe food was very good. The nacho came with so much guac and the pork and chicken were definitely good too. If I came back I would probably just get the nacho for my meal and add chicken but I'm happy I got to try the buttermilk chicken. There was live piano music and in door and outdoor seating. I was inside, right under a vent, so it got pretty chilly but I'd rather be cold than hot.

Despite arriving nearly two hours late because of heavy traffic, the restaurant graciously honored…read moreour reservation, which was greatly appreciated. Not long after we were seated, a family with a very upset, screaming child was seated directly behind us. Our outstanding server, Garrett, immediately recognized the situation and kindly moved us to a quiet corner table in another room. That thoughtful gesture made all the difference and truly elevated our experience. The restaurant itself is full of charm, with cozy, beautifully decorated dining rooms that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The bar area is especially stunning and worth taking a moment to admire. Every dish we ordered was delicious, but the standout was the praline caramel cake. My husband said it was one of the best desserts he's had in years--and I couldn't agree more. We can't wait to return!

Absolutely blown away by 211 Clover Lane. It's a hidden gem for sure; you could be in the parking…read morelot and not see it. It's in an old house, but it has a classy, elevated feel. The outdoor patio is breathtaking! So much greenery--it does not feel like you're in Kentucky. They've been around for 40+ years!! Our waitress was fantastic. Super helpful with the menu, prompt, and friendly. She recommended perfect wines based on our preferences and meal. Now for the food. Everything was perfectly executed. Nothing lacked flavor and presentation was beautiful. Their house chips with caviar are actually amazing! I could eat a whole plate of these. Loved the beets and fried green tomatoes too! The scallop entree was the best scallop dish I've ever had! The couscous side was perfect with it. The pork chop was cooked perfectly and the chicken was well seasoned. Desserts were great too! They make many of them in house. I'm a sucker for key lime pie and theirs was a 10/10. The chocolate cake, praline cake, and pot de creme were wonderful. If I had to pick a favorite from each category it would be caviar chips, scallops, and key lime pie! You have to check this place out! I only wish I knew about it sooner.

Alchemy Restaurant always exceeds our expectations, The staff make you feel right at home. The…read moreservice here is truly top-tier--attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. You can tell they take pride in creating a true family restaurant atmosphere where everyone feels like a priority. As for the food? Every single dish hits the mark: The ribeye and steak picana and the pork chop are my go to dishes. Cooked to absolute perfection, tender, and packed with incredible flavor. The Shrimp: Fresh, beautifully seasoned, and prepared just right. My wife loves the pasta with shrimp. Pasta & Salads: The pasta dishes were rich, comforting, and authentic, while the salads were fresh, vibrant, and made with quality ingredients. To top it all off, their drink menu is fantastic--their handcrafted cocktails and drink selection round out the meal perfectly. This is truly a family restaurant!

Absolutely love the empanadas appetizer, best in Louisville…read more Steaks seem a little pricy Service was good but always felt like I was being rushed so they could seat others but there was no waiting line visible Live music was really good and approprate for dining I will return to this place and recommend you try it

That photo is the smallest glimpse into this experience. I needed both hands for how fast the meat…read morewas coming! We visited this weekend to celebrate a birthday. It's on the pricier side but if you come hungry, I'd say it's well worth it for the amount you can eat and the quality. You begin with the AYCE salad bar, which has a wide range of olives, cheeses, salad toppings, smoked salmon, and even a delightful cold apple salad and potato salad. When we were seated, hot dishes came quickly. I loved all the sides - fried polenta, fried banana, mashed potatoes and cheese bread. You could request a few additional side items complimentary. I tried the fried yucca and was glad I did. Now, the MEAT! Once you turn your card to green, be ready! There was a constant flow of Gaucho chefs with the different varieties of meat. They were very attentive asking preference on cuts. When I was getting full, I wanted just one last piece of picanha. Not one, not two, but three Gaucho chefs stopped by within approximately one minute asking if there was a particular cut I would like while the first chef had gone back to the kitchen. The service was incredible.

My friends and I dined here and got the full Churrasco Experience(tm)!…read more As always I aim for the filet mignon, picahnia and the garlic variations. They were so, so delicious. I'm also a sucker for their carbs - pao de queijo are a favorite of mine (I make them from scratch at home) and the yucca fries were not dense like other yucca fries I've had before. We all got seconds of our favorite appetizers and I went ahead with the dessert and drink - they do not disappoint! The service was incredibly friendly and answered all of our questions about pronunciation, followed up on our requests for particular meat and kept checking in on us. The vibe is of a high class dining establishment and the staff are in nice uniforms, hats off to them!