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    Mimosa flight - left to right, blueberry basil, prickly pear, strawberry coconut
    Andrew P.

    Not sure if this will make any sense, but this place gives major Cali vibes. I went in on my own, solo, and was able to grab one of the last seats at the bar. The place has plenty of tables and a rather large bar and it was mostly full. Good for them! It was brunch time, and one of the few places in Louisville that has a bottomless drink option. I didn't do that, but it was cool to see. Anyway, the staff were very friendly and I ordered with ease. I decided to get the polenta brunch plate and a side of sausage -- anticipating the plate on its own might be light. As I said before, I didn't do bottomless mimosas... but I saw that they had a mimosa flight and got quite curious. When the staff explained everything to me, I was sold immediately because of how creative the flavors were. Let me break it down: Blueberry basil: it was perfect, down to the last drop. The basil complimented it so well! Prickly pear: A flavor that I love but get to have so rarely. It was delicious... definitely the sweetest in the bunch. Strawberry coconut: nice combo, and frothy. There was lime in there too, which stood out. These were crafted by the bartender herself, and she walked me through her process of coming up with them. She did a fantastic job on each one. It far exceeded my expectations of flights where you just get like... orange, pineapple, cranberry... and maybe mango if you're lucky. The polenta brunch plate was indeed light as I expected, but the presentation was wonderful and it was really tasty! Glad I had that sausage. I could've eaten even more honestly. But I had a long day ahead and I didn't want to be too stuffed. I would eagerly recommend this place to anyone in the area, and it's on more of the eastern side. So while it was crowded that day, it doesn't get quite as packed as other places more central in Louisville.

    Crispy Rice
    Madi M.

    My partner and I were in town for a comedy show, we stopped by here beforehand and it was great! It is tapas style, so we split a larger dish and ordered 3 small plates with a snack. We loved the atmosphere, the decor was wonderfully thought out. It was very clean, and we appreciated the restrooms being gender neutral. The service was fantastic, at one point my partner dropped his napkin and the server brought over a clean, folded one before we even noticed! Food came out fast and hot as well, and the servers were all friendly and accommodating. The food was mostly delicious, we loved the small plate Crispy Halloumi Salad and the snack cheese stuffed dates. We didn't exactly love the Crispy Rice dish or the Roasted Beets, but they were both so well prepared and beautiful that we really couldn't complain. We will definitely stop back in whenever we're back in Louisville, especially because they have a seasonal menu.

    Tempira mushroom burger
    Virga H.

    I had heard this was a great place to come, and overall, I agree. The back area for outdoor seating is lovely they have picnic and regular tables with chairs. The landscaping is very nicely done. The waiter was helpful and kind, and I can't recommend the tempura cauliflower enough! The fries were good, too! The drink menu is interesting with a variety of creative combinations. I do want to alert you to the sake they use. It is the kind they have in vending machines in Japan, so not great, but I guess it doesn't really matter if you're putting it into a mixed drink.... Another good poiny about the restaurant is they were a little backed up in our waiter kept us informed, which was great.. The concerns are twofold, one is outside the control of the establishment and the other is not. First is the parking. As you would expect with any neighborhood eatery, finding a spot to park can be difficult, especially if you don't pay attention like we did and go on the same night that there is a soccer game... The other concern is a little more serious, and I hope that they will rectify it directly. When ordering dinner, we all got the red snapper, which was delicious, but the plate came with pine nuts on it, but there was no indication of any nuts in the dish on the menu. Luckily, my friend, who is very allergic, didn't eat any of it, and our waiter quickly offered to bring a fresh plate and fresh silverware because she touched the fish with her utensils. However,sadly,the makeup dish never arrived. We ended up canceling that and it was taken off the bill... One final, note the ice cream is amazing but the other desserts are fair at best. I might go back, and if I do, it would be for the cauliflower.

    perfect seat
    Kaelin C.

    still my favorite restaurant in Louisville. women owned, immaculate vibes, and mouthwatering food EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. perfect for a date or "girl dinner" ;) my go to food every time i visit is the general tsaos cauliflower and a beet margarita (entree is variable). can make reservations and also walk in. the patio is my favorite place when the weather is nice. they have just revamped their menu so i'm itching to get back and try something new asap!!

    Caity C.

    I attended an event at Naive with a group of women. It was amazing to support a woman-owned business in the area! We ate outside, and the vibes were so much fun. We got a tasting menu, and everything was delicious. The English Pea Hummus was a favorite. We ate brunch here, but I definitely want to come back for dinner!

    24K Golden Latte and Turmeric Mule
    Vandana M.

    Our first meal in KY and it was a pleasant surprise. Love love love the food, the ambiance, the service... you name it and it's spot on! This restaurant is heaven for vegetarians/vegans/GF etc. I got the 24K Latte due to the peer pressure from Yelp photos and I wasn't disappointed. Really liked the balance of flavors in the drink. I would have liked it better if it was made hot, it was served warm instead. I also got the breakfast burrito with vegan egg in it. So flavorful!!! My husband got General Tso's Cauliflower which was pretty good for cauliflower wings. He also got the Garden Burger which came with spicy fried tiny potatoes. The potatoes knocked my socks - they were that good! The burger patty was fine, I really liked the cole slaw that was used as burger fixings. Our bill was $62 for 2 drinks, 1 appetizer and 2 entrees. We will certainly come back again next time we are in the area and will also bring friends/family along.

    Mimosa flight
    Conroy D.

    My wife and I go to Naive at least once every couple of months. It's one of her favorite restaurants because she has a gluten allergy, and they have a great GF selection. I also love it because the atmosphere is very welcoming, the service is top notch and the food gets better every time we go. We normally go for weekend brunch, so we start with a mimosa flight, which sets the right tone. The corn cakes and polenta were excellent. Very filling on their own, but great to split as well. My wife also got a salad, which was refreshing, while I piled on the potatoes. The DJ enhanced the experience, and since Naive is right near Butchertown and NuLu, it was the start to an amazing Sunday of bar hopping. Can't recommend this place enough.

    Grilled Salmon with Pinot Noir
    Kaitlyn H.

    Impeccable service, flavor forward food and beautiful new location! Truly surprised at how delicious the salmon was seasoned & perfectly cooked with a crisp edge. Obviously an exceptional kitchen team! Wait staff were very attentive and conversational. All around amazing experience. Thanks Naive!

    Carla L.

    It has been a while since my hubby and I went out to a nice romantic dinner and we wanted to try out Naive for a "date night". We had catered our Christmas dinner from here and absolutely loved it. What drew us to Naive is that they use local vendors, the food is plant-based with a couple of dishes for those who like meat, and most of the fare is gluten-free. It's rare that I can go somewhere and choose almost anything from the menu so I was stoked!! When we arrived we were welcomed by beautiful decor and wonderful ambiance, and it was a Tuesday night so we practically had the place to ourselves. Since this was a special night for us, we decided to order everything our little hearts desired including cocktails. Let's start unpacking how amazing this meal was starting with the cocktails - the Bitter Ex and Beeting Heart. Since the Bitter Ex is made with bourbon (which has gluten) I asked if they could switch that out for Mezcal without sacrificing flavor and they said it wouldn't and they did. Oh em gee... It really was delicious, tart, and smokey, easily the best cocktail I have had in years. The Beeting Heart was a close, close second! Sweet and tart with a ring of sugar on the rim, it really dances in your mouth. Both drinks were a perfect balance of flavor and although strong, the alcohol didn't take over the drinks. We had decided to eat dinner Tapas style and ordered quite a few dishes: General Tso's Cauliflower - absolutely delicious, one of my favorite dishes. Tangy, sweet, savory, and not heavy. Just fantastic. Hot Nashville Cauliflower - Breaded (GF) and fried it has a southern flare with a nice hot kick. Very good, but honestly, if I had to choose it would be the General Tso's over this dish. Crispy Skin Salmon - Delicate, flaky, buttery, everything a good piece of Salmon should be. The confit potatoes were the perfect compliment. Oyster Mushrooms - AH-MA-ZING. So tasty, I loved them. It came as a mixture of Oyster and Baby Bellas, very delicious. Dessert: CBD Brownie - Rich, oh so rich. You couldn't tell it is gluten-free. The perfect ending to an incredible meal. With a nice cup of coffee? Perfection. All in all? **Chef's kiss** I wish I had ordered so much more, it was all so good. Next time I am in Louisville I will try the Risotto and more.

    Gustavo A. L.

    While planning our Christmas dinner with the family in Louisville, since we were arriving late in the day, we didn't want to have to worry about meal preparation. The plan was to have a meaningful dinner with close family. To that effect, we were looking for a place whose offerings resonate with our lifestyle. And so in the process of searching for the right place, we came across Naive. Needless to say, we ordered the food and picked it up, and enjoyed an amazing meal among family. The next time an opportunity came up for us to go out and enjoy a good time together in a restaurant, the obvious choice was Naive. Their food offerings are fantastic, with great attention to detail, and they are consistent with their philosophy of supporting the community with locally sourced ingredients. The experience in the restaurant was also quite special. Our server was warm, enthusiastic, and cheerful, our special requests were met with a can-do attitude and the end result was a wonderful evening, good food, good company, and good service. Naive is the real deal. Can't wait to visit again soon.

    Nashville Hot Cauliflower
    Stefanie C.

    Admittedly I'm a little embarrassed by this experience. I suggested this place for lunch to our group of party people on our walk between distilleries. Even though I called ahead, the kitchen definitely did NOT expect such an influx of customers in the middle of a weekday. Most importantly, I didn't care for the food, as cute as this place looked. I started with a Golden Latte, which was tasty. Definitely needed caffeine to wake me up from the early start that day. I got the Nashville Hot Cauliflower, which turned out to be greasy and flavorless. Super disappointing! My friend next to me got the Naive Burger, which was just okay as well. Aw man, I really wanted to like the food here. We ended up getting most of the food to-go because of our time crunch. I'll give the kitchen my benefit of the doubt that they were rushed and sloppy with the food because we had so many people. The menu overall looked tasty and everyone else seemed to be having a great time. If I was in the area, I'd definitely come back for at least a coffee.

    Pesto orecchiette
    Jazmin S.

    I really liked the atmosphere at Naive and we had great service as well. They take online reservations which I always appreciate. The drinks were fantastic. I had a mocktail but my dining partner had the beet margarita which I took a sip of, and it was one of the best cocktails I have had in a while. I love the veggie forward menu. We started with a snap pea appetizer and my entree, the pesto orecchiette also had snap peas in it. Everything was good and really fresh but both dishes also needed a touch of salt. The snap peas also were not strung and some of the strings were a little tough. My partner's risotto was seasoned well and very tasty. I'd definitely come back and try some other things on the menu, like the cauliflower that seems to be popular.

    Beet margarita with reposado tequila
    Krystina J.

    Naïve is one of my favorite restaurants to go to for brunch. It's my favorite atmosphere in the Southern Indiana/Louisville area. We walked in around noon on a Saturday & the the place was packed! Luckily for us there were 2 seats at the bar which worked out perfectly. Our bartenders were lovely & super helpful. Our drinks were amazing & the food was even better. Definitely recommend & cannot wait to go back!

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