visited Mike Linnigs 5/14. very disappointed. the fish was super thin. the batter has changed. not tasty. don't know why you'd changed what was already great. read more

Nostalgia every season for this place overtakes the day-to-day grind. Consistently great food. Seemingly steep prices should be viewed through the lens of current food costs and business overhead expenses, as well as quantity and quality of food received. We appreciate seeing familiar staff year-to-year and miss their high level of service when they have a well-deserved day off. Looking forward to the annual car shows. Another sign of summer. read more

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4/19/26 Our Lunch Bunch group from Good Shepherd Church went to Mike Linnig's today. We had 11 HUNGRY friends! I had requested to have Jocelyn as our server. She had been my server 2 previous times and was fantastic! She had the tables all ready for us. As we arrived, she got our names listed on her pad and checked with us to see if we wanted anything else to drink. She brought back our drinks and as soon as we all were here, she was ready to start taking our orders. Their portions are very large, and so my husband and I decided to each order a small fish sandwich with 1 side and with no bread. Several ordered the small fish sandwich. Another ordered the fish larger portion, and he had a lot of leftovers. He loved the corn on a cob. Two of our friends ordered onion rings. While Jocelyn was getting our food ready, we talked about how great this new room in the restaurant was. It was large and was right off the main hallway. We were able to look out the big window and see the swing sets, the children playing and the picnic tables full of people. It only seemed like 10 minutes before she was back delivering the food. Oh, it looked delicious and within minutes, we were eating our huge fish meals. Back to the onion rings- they came stacked up on a plate and they were huge. One of the ladies wanted to share her onion rings and so she passed the plate over to our table and most of the people had one or two. My husband loved them! It was a beautiful day. I know many of us will be back this summer. read more

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A huge fish sandwich on rye. A giant stack of onion rings. Clean outdoor dining. Friendly service. We must have been at Mike Linnings.....or seafood heaven. Who could tell. read more

Mike Linnig's Restaurant - Onion rings - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We came for a family reunion of about 20 people. Reserved "Derby Room" and wish we had reserved an outside area instead. Too loud in the "private" room. The restaurant was SLAMMED with people dining in and an enormously long line for pickup. It took an hour to start receiving our food. Almost all expressed that their food was overcooked or undercooked and lukewarm or outright cold. I have not eaten here before and I doubt I will return. My scallops were barely cooked...I would consider them nearly raw. The shrimp was overcooked and a lot of shell was left on so I was having to spit into a napkin. How lady like :/ The hush puppies were a bit warm but sadly -hard as rocks. The outside looked nice the inside was hard and compact and so very dry. How is one supposed to eat that? Coleslaw was ok. At least it was chilled properly. Gizzards and liver basket with fries for mom, all cold. Those who got the fried cod were happy. No one got hot fries.. all luke warm or cold. My mom spent over $750 for this meal and we were all disappointed. My Louisville family were all embarrassed at how it turned out. I understand busy. I do not understand consistently SUBPAR or TERRIBLE food. Do better ya'll. read more

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Had great experience, kind welcoming service. The huge patio is a treat for the eyes, Fish platters of cod and try the best onion ring must try. Don't miss this gem Super clean facility Eat in or on patio, suggest the patio ambiance best. Lots of parking that can fill surprisingly fast. Recommend lunch time visit. read more

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I have been coming to Mike Linnig's for as long as I can remember, and it has been part of my family's story for generations. Over the years it has grown and changed in big ways. There are now indoor pavilions for seating, a gift shop, an ice cream stand, and a playground. At the same time, so much of what makes it special has stayed the same. You still find the old-school dining room and ordering line, the outside bar for drinks, and the same friendly table-service staff who make you feel welcome. Mike Linnig's has always been a generational tradition. My parents, now in their 60s and 70s, started coming here when they were kids. My sister and I grew up eating here, and now her children are creating their own memories. Whenever I come back to Louisville, especially in the spring or summer, this is one of my first stops. When I was a kid, we would finish our meals and then run up over the levee to explore. Sometimes we played on the railroad tracks or wandered down to the Ohio River just on the other side. We often came back muddy and wet and got a quick scolding from our parents, but it was all part of the fun. On this most recent visit, the evening was perfect. A cool breeze came off the Ohio, the crowd was lively, and the atmosphere felt like summer in Kentucky. We were all stuffed with fried fish and shrimp by the end of the night. I love their cocktail sauce because it has just the right amount of spice. They were out of sweet and spicy fried pickles so we tried the pepper jack cheese balls, they were a nice idea but not my favorite since they solidified quickly. They are definitely a "first to eat" item. This fish and shrimp are so good. I cannot even imagine how much fish this place turns out on a daily basis. Mike Linnig's is more than just a place to eat. It is a Louisville landmark, a family tradition, and for me, a little piece of read more

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We went to this restaurant on Saturday night before Father's Day. We had a long day looking for houses with our realtor agent and he suggested this restaurant as a local favorite. We decided to check it out. We arrived 30-45 minutes before closing. We chose to pickup our food and eat outside. The food was cold. The Lobster Bisque was not good and the fries were cold. The fish was hot and saved the meal. For the price, it was not a good experience. read more

When we placed our order yesterday, we felt pressured to leave a tip on the credit card machine, so we each selected a 25% gratuity. However, it raises an important question: who exactly receives that tip? We placed our own order, picked up our food, carried it to our table, filled our own drinks at the beverage station, located and packed our own leftovers in to-go containers, and then cleared our table and disposed of our trash before leaving. Traditionally, a gratuity is intended to reward table service. In this case, we performed virtually every task that would normally be handled by a server. Frankly, it felt as though we were expected to pay restaurant prices and leave a substantial tip while also serving ourselves. $29 for a fish sandwich with a tiny container of coleslaw and a handful of overcooked fries was ridiculous! The entire experience was disappointing and left us feeling taken advantage of. Rather than relying on customers to subsidize labor costs through suggested gratuities, businesses should compensate their employees appropriately and be transparent about where tips are going. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we do not plan to return and will be sharing our concerns with friends and family, and on social media. Lenning's owners should be ASHAMED! read more

My parents have been eating here for 20 years and so of course for their 21st anniversary they wanted to eat here . The fish is fried to perfection and tasty. Service is good and fast. You can eat inside or outside . The inside atmosphere has pictures packed with history of the place. This is not a fancy restaurant but is a good down to earth relaxing place! read more

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The service was great. The place was extremely busy and it was my first time, but the staff was very patient with me (I can be indecisive) and friendly. Since I had never been there, they provided suggestions so that I could try everything I wanted which was nice. I loved that there were so many places to sit! You could sit inside, but there is also sooooo many areas on the outside that you can choose from. There are a couple pavilions as well if you wanted to have a larger event or you have a bigger group dining together. It's definitely got the summer cookout vibes here. Now, the food was...underwhelming. I was not impressed with any of the food, which was unfortunate because I had so much of it and there were several items I tried (frog legs, hush puppies, fish, and more). I wouldn't go back for the food, but it is a nice atmosphere to enjoy some drinks with family and friends. read more

Mike Linnig's Restaurant - Seafood Order - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

It's more of a place to go because the vibes are good and especially in the summer it's a place we like to go to. It's also right across the street from us. The food is mid. Not bad but just meh. read more

Big portions! I understand that because of dietary restrictions for people that the food is not over spiced. There's so much that you can pack to- go boxes of leftovers lol read more

Stopped by my not so favorite restaurant and this is the second time I have gotten the smallest fish sandwich for $20! Money is tight this year so I won't be eating here too much this year! Which is a shame because I have been eating here for the last 60 years!! read more

what can you say about an Louisville institution. SEAFOOD!!!! and darn good. gets busy but you know that just means it is more than just good; the place is fantastic. read more

Prices have gonna thru the roof here. Paid, I think, 3.99 for a ice tea and wanted to charge more if I wanted a lemon.

Food is excellent and service is attentive have been eating there over 50 years I highly recommend this restaurant

After living in Louisville for nearly 16 years, I fiiiiiiinally checked out Mike Linnig's Restaurant. This spot was on my husband's list as well, so for Father's Day we thought this would make a fun treat. And it lived up to its hype. We arrived shortly after they opened, and after waiting about 30 minutes, we were able to get a table inside, a relief considering it was 90-something degrees outside. One thing we learned: There are two lines, one for a table-service inside and the other for takeout for the large outdoor pavilion. Be sure to get in the line that you want, and if you're in a hurry, you could see which one is moving faster. I got the fish plate with 2 pieces of fish, fries and cole slaw and Mike Linnig's famous tartar sauce on the side. This was expertly fried fish, light and crisp breading with ample spice. I also loved the hushpuppies, which were larger than others I've had and freshly made. My husband and father-in-law split the Seafood Plate, which had a bit of everything, with white fish, scallops, fried salmon and even frog legs. If you're hungry and want to try a bit of everything, this is definitely the thing to get. And after we ate, we found the large outdoor playground. My kids had a ball. They adequately wore themselves out and slept on the way home. You can also walk up to the Louisville Loop and see the river beyond that. Mike Linnig's is a Louisville institution, celebrating its 100th birthday next year. It took us too long to experience it, but we will be back. read more

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We will never be back to this restaurant. It's not the food we have had in the past. Staff is horrible and do not return calls. My husband ordered frog legs and corn. I ordered a burger fry's and slaw. Two soft drinks.....$52.60. My husband got food poisoning and all they could come back with is we will notate this but no one else has called in. You don't serve food to a table in less than 5 minutes and then he gets sick two days later and all you want to do is NOTATE IT!!! Shame on you for not taking care of customer who got sick eating your food either sitting too long or not cooking properly!! We will NEVER SUPPORT YOUR RESTAURANT AGAIN! You don't deserve a STAR AT ALL!!!! read more

Mike Linnig's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Good service Food was fresh Turtle soup, I recommend first time I tried. Garden salad is a good size Fried mushrooms delicious. Good atmosphere plenty of parking. Play area for children Walking path near the river Good for large groups read more

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The food was delicious as usual. ML was an extremely busy place on Saturday early evening. The kitchen was doing the best it could do for the volume of people they served. We waited in the line for 75-90 minutes. (Lost track of time) :) It took another 45 minutes to get food. It was fresh and hot! It's an incredible place to go. If it's nice out, expect long lines and a bit of a wait. We were not in a hurry, which is fortunate for us. We drove about 25 miles to get there via a detour because a bridge in our area was shut down. So if you want fresh fish, crab legs ( didn't have this time around) and variety of seafood and chicken, try ML out. I think they have steak and hamburger too. It is in a scenic location on the Ohio River (a 15 minute walk to the flood wall) with a nice walking path. read more

Mike Linnig's Restaurant - Fish Plate & Fish Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

3 fish and fries first of all the fish was so rough and chewy I had to cut with a KNIFE and chewed on it for 1 minute straight. And I had two beers the beer was not cold like they advertised false promotion don't like will not spend my money here again. read more

I gave it a 4 stars because the employees are so warm and friendly. It's a little confusing about how you get a server or have self serve. Turns out it depends on where you sit. Up front you take care of your own service. If you walk back to the room in the back you can have a server to take yourself order. I highly recommend that. It's much easier. Food wise the four of us in our party were very disappointed they had run out of. It seems like they would prepare for that being an item you don't run out of. We substituted the fried mushrooms and they were incredible! We gobble them up., My two friends with fish loved it and were pleased with the large portions. My husband praised the fried scallops. I was looking forward to fried crabcakes but was totally disappointed because they tasted like one of the prime ingredients was something sweet and the sugary taste overwhelmed the flavor of the crab. I love the atmosphere which is of course primarily the people welcoming you.? I'll go back. My family loves it Probably get scallops fried pickles read more

I've been coming here for the last 20 years. Always a good place to hangout and socialize with family and friends over dinner. Food is very good and they have many options. You get a lot of food with your order. The prices are getting a little outta hand tho. $38 for a fish plate and hush puppies. Also they charge a service fee for using card. read more

Every time we come to Mike Linnig's Restaurant the food,staff and service gets better.The restaurant is setup for inside dining and outside dining which is great for large gatherings when the weather allows. read more

Service was a little slow. Ordered onion rings and they were not hot at all. Waitress took them back and I guess microwaved them. Prices are ridiculously high!! I ordered the lunch special which was a piece of fish and fries. Fries were cold. Fish was good but I really hated paying $17 and change for it. Was so high I ordered a water instead of a drink. My last time going there.... read more

Remember going here as a kid. I haven't been here for many years but met some family here at one of their suggestions. I wasn't in the mood for a fish sandwich so I went for a cheeseburger. It was fantastic! Well seasoned and a rather large portion. I got onion rings that were absolutely amazing and a few beers. Everything was good, however, my only complaint is it is very pricey for what I received. read more

Are you hungry? Bring your appetite here! Easily the best bargain, and some of the best seafood, hands down, in Louisville. Not the cheapest, but 100% the best value. The best fried scallops! They are big, juicy (big enough to cut into 2-3 bites!) and you'll have so many you will take some home. Same with the fried shrimp- BIG and perfectly cooked. The fried fish platter is huge- you can easily feed two hungry people from one plate! I absolutely LOVE their coleslaw. It's tiny minced pieces that are perfectly flavored and not too soupy. French fries need a little more time in the frier- I like them a bit crispier, but that's personal preference. Order the onion rings! Big order of big onion rings perfectly prepared. There's limited indoor seating- this is mostly an outdoor experience with tons of picnic tables, dabbled shade. Key lime pie is just ok, but a new ice cream stand has opened this summer. If the weather is nice, expect a crowd and a wait. It's worth it! A couple swings for the kiddos- this place is all about family so they are welcome to run around and make all the noise they want without other patrons being upset. You can walk up the flood wall levee and check out the Ohio. Check their website for vintage car shows they host occasionally. Event tent for large groups. Indoor plumbing. Accessibility is okay- the parking lot is gravel and bumpy or grass across the street and the tables area is mostly pea gravel- negotiable for a wheelchair or walker, but may prove a little challenging. Most tables are picnic style with the attached benches which could prove challenging for some, but there's room at the ends for w chairs. Entrance to ordering is level. It's a little drive from the city but hey folks, it's still in Jefferson County! You'll feel like it's an adventure if you're coming from the East End, but the South End has definitely been holding a secret from you! You order and pickup at the counter inside. They close in the cold months every year and head to Florida, so catch them Spring-Fall. There's a reason why this place is an institution since 1925 (100 years!) and favorite of so many! read more

I have patronizing Mike Linnings for over 40yrs and will highly recommend them because you always get your Money's Worth!

Great food I know waitress was very good. Always checking on us to see if we had our tea or coffee very fast service can't wait to go back again. read more

Took the family last Sunday. Beautiful day and great fish. The bad, took 45 minutes for our food to show up on the slowest day ever at Mike's. Table next to us who ordered first got their food in 10-15, we waited an additional 30-40 minutes. Owner/Manager was a complete condescending Bitch! Never again read more

Been going here over 50 years. Was there Tuesday and fish was so over cooked I couldn't chew much if it not to mention bones. I know bones is always a possibility with fish but you can control how it is cooked. It was really bad especially considering the price. I won't be back. Waitress did an amazing job considering the number of people she was trying to serve. read more

Our first time and was amazed such large delicious portions. had the catfish with the onion ring tower and plenty left over for tomorrow's lunch read more

We try to get here at least once a year. This year is their 100th Anniversary. This is our valentine dinner a week late, due to snowstorm in Kentucky last weekend. Has always been great. read more

Mike Linnig's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Unfortunately they use way too much breading. The worst fried oyster, 90% heavy thick breading, lucky if you find 1 oyster. Onion rings are heavy breaded. Fish is heavy thick breading. My lasting impression: THICK BREADING, high prices. I will not return. read more

Love the fish I have been going for over 60 years. Use to go many times a year almost weekly. Unfortunately the prices the past few years have become ridiculous. $20.00 for a fish sandwich for me and the wife with two teas almost $50.00. We stopped in last week the place was pretty much empty.... Fish was good just over priced. We may go again this season not sure but we use to go almost weekly. Just can't do it anymore. read more

Unfortunately if you are a healthy eater this is not the restaurant for you! Mostly fried food. The "garden salad" had 2 slices of cucumber and 3 cherry tomatoes. The dressing's come in a packet. The coleslaw was too sugary for my taste. i asked for lemon for my water and was offed a packet of lemon juice. its Tuesday and no soup of the day was available. Very disappointed service was good 3 read more

Decided to get mikes for dinner and we ordered the pepper cheese cubes and this is what we got. When I took a bite it seemed like rubber. I thought maybe a couple of them had gotten left in the fryer but every single one was like this. I don't know how the cheese could look like that but they were awful. read more

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Ate lunch there yesterday, it was not a good experience. The french fries were good, the fried mushrooms were good, the fish was very, very dry, it has been cooked for several hours. The service was very good, but the food was not. I think I'll try something else next time read more

Had lunch with my mom..got catfish platter& her fried chicken ,mine was good,plenty of food ..next time will be splitting one platter ..as is now enough fish and chicken for several more meals,it would be nice if they would add catfish fingers or strips to menu as I had fillets boneless...if you have never been it is a experience not to miss read more