It was a heavy day for me. I just had received some not so great news and it added to my load of to…read moredo's. But, my boyfriend suggested this place for dinner and it very much fixed the energy. I was having a stressful day and this dinner took it all away. My server was very much attentive. So, we will be back. Thank you, Manager, Hannah

My husband and I chose Brooklyn and the Butcher for our 5 year anniversary dinner. It's a really…read morecute space, and very cozy. Great service. We had the brie appetizer to start. I decided to splurge on a $65 7 oz filet, which is twice what I've ever paid for a steak before. We just don't do steakhouses very often but I thought it'd be worth it to get the best steak ever. I ordered medium, and felt it was overcooked. I fault myself for not going medium rare or specifying 'medium to medium rare'. The mashed potatoes and mac n cheese were excellent. I'd go back but I'd get a less expensive cut next time.

Amazing food and equally amazing service. Quality steaks cooked exactly the way you want it. Highly…read morerecommend for a vintage Jeffersonville vibe.

Service 10/10 Cheyenne was amazing! Super attentive. Explained everything and all her…read morerecommendations were wonderful. Made my 30th birthday special. Food 10/10 I mean literally my boyfriend and I were overwhelmed at how wonderful everything looked, how delicious it was. Multiple times we brought it up in conversation. The food felt like an experience. Steak 10/10 (I know I said food but this has to be in its own category) oh my gosh. Please go get the Delemonico cut, medium. It melts in your mouth, no need for A1. This cut was recommended by Cheyenne and she got it spot on! Ambiance felt like home, everyone was friendly. The manager even came to our table so we were able to compliment them personally. We definitely found our favorite place to eat in Louisville. Thank you Cast Iron for a wonderful night!

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.

Brendan's Catch 23 ain't cheap, baby. But if you're gonna run my pockets, THIS is how you do it…read more Make no mistake, the crab dip is the STAR of the show. Creamy, loaded with crab, served with that toasted bread... 10/10. I always go back for that alone. The tomahawk was chef's kiss too. Great crust, cooked perfectly and definitely a whole experience. Even the Caesar salad was great; I just wish the dressing had a little more flavor to really take it over the top. Palate don't lie. ‍

I appreciate that's it's Derby Week and restaurants in Louisville are crowded but when a restaurant…read morecharges you a $100 per person non-refundable deposit just to make a reservation, then they keep you waiting like you're in a doctor's office until they can seat you - and the bar isn't serving drinks because they've also booked every seat at the bar so they can take $100 deposits for each of those seats as well - this is a restaurant I'll never come back to. This place is a joke. Part II - Finally got our table about 50 minutes after our reservation. Even though we booked a table, they seated us at the bar. The food, admittedly, was very good, but after getting our appetizers rather promptly, we were seated over an hour before our bartender - Mo - finally had to go to the kitchen to chase down our entrees. Then, after all of this, the couple next to us got their bill but hey hadn't deducted the $200 prepaid deposit. A different bartender tried to convince them that the $200 had been netted out but they weren't having it. Finally Mo came to the rescue again and got them a new bill that clearly deducted the deposit. We quickly asked him to get our bill as well since we knew he would make sure ours was corrected too. Makes me wonder how many other patrons didn't catch this mistake and ended up giving the restaurant another $100 per person. Oh, and when I went to the restroom, it was quickly obvious no one had checked on the restroom all night because the garbage can was overflowing with used paper towels all over the floor. +3 hours in all. Mo was the only employee we encountered who was both competent and understood customer service. Still sticking with my 1-star review - and that's only because a half star was not an option.

My husband and I visited Louisville and chose this steakhouse to celebrate our birthdays…read more The restaurant was busy but had a wonderful, cozy steakhouse vibe that's good for a date night, special occasion, or family dinner. We arrived at 7:50 PM for an 8 PM reservation. We got cocktails at the bar, a whiskey sour and a Cosmo. Truthfully, we were not really impressed with our drinks. We were then seated around 8:15 PM. I tend to be picky regarding reservation times and honoring them so I was displeased by the wait... to my surprise this restaurant walked away with a 5 star review regardless. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Provided good recommendations that I'm sure improved our overall experience. We ordered the old fashion to share, per our waitresses recommendation and it made up for the pre-dinner cocktails! Delicious! Our appetizers, the burrata and heirloom tomatoes & stracciatella, were a good start! Good flavor and light enough for the starter. However, the French onion gratinee stole the show. Presentation was beautiful and flavor was on point for a classic French onion soup. I ordered the belly-on pork tomahawk and was very pleased with the tenderness and flavor, especially when I asked it to be cooked more medium well. My husband got the 22oz dry aged ribeye, the repeal way with the crab on top. He requested it be cooked medium rare plus and that's exactly what he received. He expressed how amazing the steak was cooked and the flavor. We shared a side of whipped Yukon potatoes that weren't too hot to dig into! These were creamy/buttery and perfect side for our entrees. As you can imagine, we were too full to have dessert but took a piece of cheesecake to go and shared later. I was shocked at how much I enjoyed the cheesecake. The blueberry compote was a delicious addition but the plain cheesecake shines all on its own! If I'm ever back in Louisville. I will be back and I'm bringing my friends.

Visited on a Wednesday evening with two friends. We had a 6:00 p.m. reservation and were seated…read morepromptly. They offer valet parking for $14, but street parking was easy to find and just a short walk away. We started with the Caesar salad and the wedge salad. Both were good, although the wedge had a bit too much dressing for my taste. I ordered the filet with mashed potatoes, asparagus, and mushrooms. The filet was excellent, and while I'm not usually a mushroom person, these were truly outstanding. The bread was also some of the best I've ever had. I also ordered one of the mocktails, which I enjoyed because it wasn't overly sweet. The reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the service. Our waiter was efficient, but he wasn't particularly friendly, and the entire meal felt rushed. Several times, someone tried to clear my plate while I was still eating. We also had to ask for more time more than once before ordering because we felt pressured to make decisions quickly. With a bill of over $300, I expected a more relaxed dining experience where we could enjoy the evening at our own pace.

As close to perfection as it gets. Came in with no reservation and my table couldn't have been…read morebetter, up at the front wall facing the street, windows floor to ceiling. I witnessed an intense rain and lightning storm, perfectly timed for my visit. (Started right after I arrived, all cleared up when I was ready to leave). I'll get to the food soon. But I'll start with Jessica, the perfect waitress. Not only did she know the menu thoroughly and the service went flawlessly and perfectly timed, her amiable demeanor led to real but brief conversation, not just the typical waiter/customer pleasantries. We talked about the storm (she loves to play soccer in the rain, my vacation so far, and ChatGPT. Yes, I used it to choose between two entrees and we joked about its odd responses and the mistakes it can make. (In the end I went against both ChatGPT's and her advice but was happy with my choice.) Food started with a complimentary small piece of bruschetta. Garlicky and parsley-y. Yum. Free bread was also provided with the meal: a mini baguette. I didn't eat the bread but asked to take it home as I was camping and out of bread. When I opened the bag later I was thrilled to see that a second loaf was added! An amuse-bouche and free bread; off to a promising start. Appetizer and entree were both from the large specials page: 9 items in addition to the ample and varied everyday menu. I started with "Tempura Fried Lobster and Cream Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms, Sweet Thai Sauce." I couldn't really taste the batter-fried blossoms but they made elegant containers for the filling, like a crab rangoon. And the chili sauce was a good accompaniment. The elderly lady sitting alone at a nearby table celebrating her birthday and apparently a regular, I think related to the band, hearing what I ordered got my attention and admonished me to "make sure they put the lobster in it". Apparently she wasn't satisfied with hers. I was though. Like the crab in a Rangoon the lobster was subtle but there. The portion was an adequate 3 pieces and knowing there was an entree and dessert coming I took one home. Even the take-away packing was done expertly, in an attractive black paper box and a foil liner inside. My entree was "Pecan-Encrusted Walu Hawaiian Butterfish. Sweet potato-sage risotto, Tuscan kale, bourbon apple butter." Very good and the portion was just right. I liked the pecan crust, not overwhelming the mildly flavored, oily fish. The risotto was too creamy for me (some like it that way), but I really liked the sweetness and sage flavor and finished it. The kale was fried crispy, an interesting touch. This was all served on a flat slate plate, attractively presented with the bourbon apple butter sauce and some micro greens. No pretentious "chef knows best" attitude here. Salt and pepper grinders available at the table for those who wanted them (like me). I had two cocktails from the interesting selection. Barolo Manhattan had Old Forester bourbon, Cocchi Barolo Chinato (an aged Italian bitter), sweet vermouth, dark cherry juice, and cherry bitters. The other was Bourbon Tea: Michters bourbon, tea, lemon juice, apple juice, mint. Both drinks were brought by another person, not my waitress. And in both cases they returned soon after, inquiring how I liked them. Excellent I replied, both times. Also a selection of 12 whisky and bourbon flights: 3 or 4 smaller portions according to a theme: a rye selection, bourbons, single-barrels, and flights featuring specific distillers Maker's Mark, Woodford, etc. There was a small dessert selection and some appealed but I didn't really have room. But also ice cream, a small scoop for $2 and a large for $4. Very reasonable. There's always room for ice cream, right? Jessica didn't remember the flavors and was going to check but I asked her to surprise me - just as long as it's not vanilla. She brought blackberry lavender. A very interesting flavor but the texture was off, a little grainy. A trivial flaw. The ambience of the place couldn't be better. White tablecloths, fresh flowers and a candle on the table, widely spaced tables and moderate noise, a gentle waterfall comprising an entire wall. And when a birthday was celebrated (my neighbor and also another table across the room) it was done tastefully with the waiter quietly arriving with a candled cake and a jazzy instrumental Happy Birthday from the band. None of the stupid chants from the entire waitstaff found in many places these days, more appropriate for Marine bootcamp than a restaurant. The band, a guitar/bass duo, was so nice to listen to. Old jazz instrumentals mostly. I could have stayed all night. In fact I did, waiting until they stopped around 9:00 before leaving, feeling no pressure to vacate. I tipped them well, and not just because they made a valiant attempt at my request for "Poinciana" which they warned me they hadn't played in years. I think they are a house band, playing here regularly.

I like an older restaurant whose stretched their legs and built ties with community…read more Varanese has been on franfort ave for some time. Its a local date night favorite. I took my son on a date and we fancied up. He pulled out chairs for me and ordered our drinks. He was 15. He talked to the waiter about his steak and what the different toppings meant and talked planes with our food neighbor as he wants to be a pilot. That's what this place offers. Community. The food was also stellar, we had creme brulee for dessert both our favorites and my son left a little older, a little more mature. He left with confidence. It was a great experience.

We enjoyed the August dinner and a movie with paired wine courses from start to finish. Each…read morecourse is packed with flavor, but my favorite this time was the dessert course of flan (and I don't even particularly like flan usually!!!). This was creamy, delectable, and just a perfect finale for such a special dinner. Service is seamless and unobtrusive. This entire production operates like a dream machine. The room decor and table scape lends itself to the movie theme and dinner and drink, so just makes for a very fun experience. We always eagerly anticipate these events and hope the dynamic force (Kathryn) will return when able to bring her talent to future productions. Wishing her all the best and feeling sorry for ourselves in the meantime! Here's to hoping for an encore ....

Seviche is an upscale restaurant in the Highlands with a more chill vibe. The staff is very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The ingredients are high quality and the dishes are well crafted. For the high price point, however the dishes aren't as ambitious or as creative as I would have liked. I feel like more risks could have been taken to have a more exciting plate.

5 stars First off the service was amazing all the staff…read morewere really nice. They make really good recommendations! The lobster with the side of lobster mashed potatoes was absolutely delicious. The filet mignon was cooked was perfectly! First time having butter pie it was amazing! The Biscoff ice cream was also delicious and the strawberry Italian ice was also delicious again all the service was amazing and the staff are super nice. Who was the first time we ate at the restaurant it was a wonderful experience! The next time we come to Louisville, Kentucky we definitely might eat there again.(maybe just for the butter pie!) I had a very nice vibe. I guess the lightning was a tad too dark for my liking. it's very elegant nice I had an amazing experience.

First time eating there. They were celebrating their 20th anniversary and we were celebrating our…read more49th wedding anniversary. The food was fabulous, service was top notch, drinks great and atmosphere was very not. Great piano player also.