Everything from the service, to the food to the patrons next to us were all wonderful. Sarah was our server. She was my favorite server ever. Great conversation, and since we were from out of town, she gave us great suggestions on places to visit (and what to order). We ordered a bunch of different items to try and nothing dissapointed! I especially loved the fiskefrikadeller and the smoked halloumi. And we rolled the dice for $5, and ended up with Malort (instead of a nice shot of whiskey). Malort is kind of a cult classic, bitter joke liqueur. It wasn't too bad tho. The food, though, exceptional. The cherry on top, was being sat next to another couple with a baby the same age as ours, who we ended up befriending. I would definitely be a regular patron here if I was a local. read more

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If I lived in Louisville, this would be my go to local bar. Service was excellent and everyone was so down to earth. We felt like we fit right in. #ChilisAintThatBad Food: Classic cheese curds. Venison Sausage Slider. Chili which had great flavor, but I wish it was chunkier. Drinks: Lingonberry Margarita. BB&B. Rekordelig Wild Berry Cider. Cocktails were only $8. Can't beat that! read more

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Met a friend for late Saturday lunch after another nearby event and opted for a ham and cheese slider, the fiskefrikadellar slider, and a kale side salad (beet salad not available). Forgot to take photos, but it was all very delish. Service was great table-side today in the dining area. Music selection is always mid volume and a great and varied playlist. Parking is free and easy accessibility to entrance. read more

Oskar's Slider Bar - Entrance in the daytime - Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Kind of hidden away underneath another business off of Poplar level. That said definitely worth a stop, good staff, cocktail prices reasonable and great little sliders. I would say that the vibe is upscale dive bar if there is such a thing read more

Have been going to our neighborhood slider bar Oskar's since it opened, and we're always so impressed with its consistency. My go-to: the veggie slider, the halloumi slider, & kale salad (very tangy with the right amount of citrus & texture). Ordered takeout for the first time yesterday, and happy to report everything was packaged well (hot in one bag, cold in another) & just as tasty as dining in. $18 per person for 3 sliders each and 3 sides to share is a good price, too. Pro tip: Always get the habanero honey ($1). read more

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Great selection with some neat options for those looking for more than a basic slider hamburger. A bit overpriced. Great experiences here overall. read more

Absolutely my favorite go to place to relax, have a drink, eat tator tots and sliders. Outside is a great space and the staff are amazingly kind, wonderful people. If you haven't been here yet, go! (Also bear the zoo and kid friendly). read more

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Absolutely fire. This place is a hidden gem. I got the cheeseburger and the fried chicken sliders with a side of tots. It slapped so hard. A must try! read more

Back in fall family met for lunch. Sliders are creative and yummy.We sat outside and it was just right. Service awesome

One of my favorite places in Louisville - the tots are always perfectly cooked and nicely salted, the cheeseburger slider is delicious and they have Coke with real sugar which can be hard to find. They recently added cheese curds to the menu which was an awesome surprise and their homemade ranch is *chef's kiss*. read more

It's been a while since we have eaten here and it's not too far from our house. The fact that it was a cold and dreary day and Oskar's has that "Fargo feel" made it perfect. They have a large selection of sliders and all that we have had over the years have been delicious. We have become very fond of the pork belly sliders. We both had two different sliders plus shared an order of fries and-new to the menu-cheese curds. Although we were disappointed in the cheese curds in Milwaukee these cheese curds were good, especially with the smoked ketchup. Service was excellent so tip your server well. read more

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Love this family business! Sliders are very tasty, super easy to eat 2-3 sliders with a side too! Prices are great, and they have a great import selection of beverages. Check out Smor bakery upstairs too! read more

If you've ever dreamt of a place where sliders reign supreme and flavor runs wild, look no further than Oskar's Slider Bar--a culinary oasis where the buns are small, but the satisfaction is mighty. Let's start with the cheeseburger slider, a little masterpiece of meaty perfection. It's like they packed an entire backyard barbecue into a two-bite wonder. Then there's the halloumi slider, a delightful surprise that tastes like a Mediterranean vacation--without the airfare or the awkward sunscreen application. The tots and fries are crispy little overachievers, ready to dive headfirst into an array of sauces that would make even a condiment minimalist rethink their life choices. Pro tip: double dip. No one's watching. And just when you think you're indulging in nothing but slider heaven, the beet salad sneaks in to remind you that vegetables exist--and can actually be delicious. It's like Oskar's way of saying, "We care about your arteries, kind of." Best of all, the prices won't leave your wallet weeping into its leather folds. For slider aficionados and beet salad believers alike, Oskar's Slider Bar is a must-visit. Just make sure to loosen your belt before you go. read more

Oskar's Slider Bar - Bar area - Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The perfect place for small plates so you can try a variety of items. Everything is good but highly recommend the beet salad, the hot dog, and the pork belly... The service is casual and fast. Family friendly. read more

Oskar's Slider Bar - Chicken, Tots, Hot Dog, Burger, Beet Salad, Pulled Pork, Fish, Meatballs , Pork Belly - Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

There were quite a few sliders and sides to choose from. The drink menu as well as beer menu were a good length for a quaint place. The servers were really nice. There isn't a tone of parking but everything was flavorful. read more

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I love Oskar's. It's usually my go to spot after a trip to the zoo. I love the Scandinavian vibe on the inside. It's something we usually don't have in Louisville. I think it's a more relaxing vibe. Everything I've had in their menu was great. Since they specialize in sliders, it's easy to try a few things. I've had their cheeseburger, chicken slider and smoked pork belly. They were some of the best sliders. They're also fairly inexpensive so it's a good bang for your buck read more

We visited here with friends a couple nights ago. Oh how I wish it were warmer out already so we could enjoy their beautiful patio! We were originally told it would be a 20 min wait for a part of 4. We were willing to wait of course! They had us follow them literally 5 minutes later. I don't remember our servers name but he was fantastic & on top of it! Helpful with all the questions we asked. They were pretty busy so it was expected that the food took a bit longer to make it to our table. We had our drinks so we were all good to wait & chat. Everything came out nice & hot. Our friends got some fries along with their sliders & they were the biggest thing we raved on about. I got the smoked Halloumi & smoked pork belly with a side of kale salad. All was delicious! The Halloumi is a cheese but surprisingly kind of looked like the texture of a chicken patty. Very yummy! My husband ordered pulled pork slider & corned beef, which he shared with me & it was all very good! Our friend bought this Viking Blod mead as a gift for my husband's birthday! They all liked it but I wasn't a big fan. read more

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Really good slider place. We love the smoked pork belly, fiskefrikadeller and the skagen smørrebrød. The fires are good too. We tried the cheese curds. They were good but more like mozzarella nuggets. This is not a fancy place and the lighting can be dim as the night goes on. The service was spot on. Friendly, fast and she checked on us often, but not intrusive. read more

Hadn't tried this place until tonight after hearing nothing but good things about it for years. Glad we did. Tried several different sliders and the beers were cheap. Neat vibe inside, as well. Sat at the bar and service was on point. Will return! read more

Such a great find while in the area! Our group of 6 (3 adults & 3 kids) loved eating lunch here. We ordered a whole bunch of items to share, and everything was delicious! They are all sliders, so smaller items, but we easily cut them in half and shared. They were all served in paper boats, but our group didn't mind passing items around. The staff was very kind and helpful, food came out quickly. We also enjoyed the drink options, and decor! The kids loved the big screen showing Elf too. read more

Oskar's Slider Bar - Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

A little harder to find, the directions would have you turn on a road at the light, proceed just past it and take the first right the restaraunt is in the basement of the building. Upon entering, we were seated quickly, provided menus, and had our drinks and our order in within minutes. No less than 10 minutes later our sliders, beet salad and tots were out. I ordered the pork belly slider and a hot dog version with tots. I enjoyed them very much, the pork was fried to a golden crisp, as were the tots. My husband had the beet salad which I tried, its very refreshing. He also had the banana pork slider and a venison slider, both were good, although the venison tasted like a burger IMO. He was very happy. Our waitress was super friendly and explained everything on the menu. I like it here, the ambiance is very casual and Nordic. read more

Food was terrific. The Danish hot dog is stellar. Sorry they were out of the skagen which I wanted to try. Venison was good. Cheese curds were great. My friend thought the corned beef was the bomb. Server was very nice and attentive. Patient with all our questions as we were first timers. Great beer menu. Love that the restaurant is in what looks to be a 1950s bar building. Patio looked great. read more

Easily earns all the stars. Great attentive service. In an simple dive bar feeling location. I skipped lunch In anticipation of trying to eat through a lot of the menu. The sliders I thought I would love the most were at the bottom of my list and the ones I thought would be most basic and I would like to least I love the absolute most. The venison and cheeseburge were my favorites. The tots I thought would just be standard tots, however they were very crispy perfectly fried and flavorful these are tots better than all the other tots you've had. The Skagen didn't really have much flavor and was to be on a toasted rye bread It was just warm bread, and the smoked pork belly really didn't have much smoke flavor for me. I can't wait to travel back and try even more read more

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This place is amazing. Every slider I tried was great and the unique sliders they come up with are really sonething. The fries were on point and the service and the staff are wonderful. If I I lived in this town. I would come here all the time!! read more

Chill vibes. Creative cocktails. Great food. Super affordable. Do yourself a favor and leave the zoo and come out here before or after. Friendly service! read more

Oskar's Slider Bar - Do yourself a favor skip the burgers in the zoo & come here! - Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Great as always! Took a client there today for his first time and he loved the sliders and the blueberry something beer. You need to try! read more

Great selection of sliders and the atmosphere has seriously been upgraded since it originally opened.

We have been missing out for years!! Perfect price, great lunch atmosphere, and fast service!! We tried 4 different sliders with fries and tots! Buffalo chicken, ham and Swiss, smoked pork belly, and the Banana pork lefse. All terrific! Had outdoor seating area available, so can't wait to come back and sit out during warm weather! read more

Oskar's Slider Bar - Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Friskerdella & veggie were my choice of small sandwich sliders, curds and tots were great. Convenient parking and service was great!

I knew I had to try Oskar's before I left Louisville for home last Sunday. It had been on my bookmark list for a long time and I was relieved to find them open! After dropping people off at the airport, I trucked on over. Parking was pretty easy - there's a large lot slightly behind the restaurant - though getting out onto the road when it was time to leave was a little challenging. The restaurant almost has a basement feel - it's beneath a "Nordic bakeri" (wonder if it's the same folks?) and the decor sort of matches that vibe. The Scandinavian influence is there, but it's slight. Think band posters, cheeky stickers, clever media references, etc. I liked the place! I waited at the host pedestal for a few minutes before a waitress came up to seat me. I asked if it would be okay to look at a menu and then order carryout, to which she agreed and sent me to the bar to peruse the selections before placing my order. I didn't need long, and it took someone a fair bit of time to make their way back over to me, but I did eventually place my order, and after that, my food came out nicely packaged in a very reasonable time. You can select pretty much any combination of sliders. Since I only got two, the price was quite reasonable! They have cookies from the bakeri upstairs for dessert, but sadly I couldn't order any as the bakeri is closed on Sundays. Bummer, but oh well! Like I said, packaged super nicely for carryout. No napkins in the bag though, which is a pet peeve of mine. Each slider came in a small cardboard-like container that was then sealed inside another aluminum-like bag. Could definitely get these guys home nicely intact. I ate in the car though - home was 5 hours away for me, lol. I got the pølser (Danish hot dog) and the Buffalo chicken slider and enjoyed both. The pølser was exceptional. Great textures and flavors throughout: beefy hot dog, crispy and sour pickles, soft bun, slightly crunchy fried onions. I was missing a little sweetness (I'm a heathen that likes ketchup/other sweet-ish toppings on my hot dogs), but it was great overall and I'd absolutely order one (or two!) again. The Buffalo chicken slider was also good but imo not as good as the pølser (I'd give the dog like a 4.5/5 and the Buffalo chicken like a 3.8/5). Juicy, all-white chicken meat. The breading was adequately crispy but I think could've used some more flavor. The bun got a tiny bit soggy even on the few minute transfer out to my car, but that's not too surprising. I subbed house ranch for bleu cheese which I don't regret since bleu cheese is not my thing, but the ranch was missing some flavor too. I will say there was some actual kick to the Buffalo sauce - nothing scary, but enjoyable for sure. The celery bits/relish was a little annoying because it kept falling off everywhere lol. On the whole, I'd be thrilled to return for another pølser and very much enjoyed perusing the menu and getting a tiny taste of Scandinavian-inspired dining. Thanks, Oskar's! read more

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Love this place. Wide assortment of sliders, with not a single one that's not worth trying. Truly, even the weirder sounding ones (I found the delightfully spicy Fiskafrikkadeller--I assuredly butchered that but don't have the menu handy to check--to be a pleasant surprise, for example). Cheeseburgers are crazily good--the perfect little seared patty and a dollop of sauce. Fried chicken is incredible. Smoked halloumi (a mild, squeaky cheese) is another you might question if you haven't had it, but it's become a go to for me). And there is always a wonderful selection of desserts from their sister restaurant (Smor). Scandinavian theme is fun--I rather enjoy dining under the gaze of the giant bear statue, I must admit. Be sure to try some aquavit while you're there, on its own or in a cocktail (Scandinavian sprit, I've heard some compare it to vodka but it feels more like a gin to me, probably because of the aromatics you get from it...anyway, it's a fun liquor you don't find elsewhere in town here). Service is always friendly, but some are more attentive than others. That can be said of many places though. Bartenders are always great. There's a nice covered patio space. Interior of the restaurant is rather dark, by design. Good casual spot. Give this place a try. You'll find something you like, whatever your taste. read more

Oskar's Slider Bar - Variety of sliders (fried chicken, cheeseburger, buffalo chicken, smoked halloumi, plus a kimchi corn dog special and some fries!) - Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Great service and one of the best Bloody Mary's in town. The homemade pickled green beans are the perfect touch to heal a tortured mouth. read more

Oskar's Slider Bar - They have the most amazing pickled green beans they put in their Bloody Mary! - Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Great sliders (we loved the pork belly & the venison sausage), amazing beet salad, perfect fries, great atmosphere, and they have Ale8.

Excellent selection of sliders that look great and taste even better Friendly vibes Comfortable seating Helpful servers read more

Ventured out to Oskar's Silder Bar for the first time recently, although I've been wanting to try it for several years. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and our server was outstanding. He was able to answer all our questions about the menu, and made spot-on recommendations when we were undecided about what to order. The sliders are small, which is wonderful because this allows a hungry diner to order several different options to try. The sides are also excellent, especially the kale salad. My only wish is that there were more vegan options; the veggie slider is delicious, but once you've had it the adventure has ended. If they add additional vegan sliders I'll be back in half a heartbeat. read more

Oskar's Slider Bar - Veggie Burger Slider and Kale Salad - Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This is was my first time at Oskar's, but I've been meaning to try it for a while. We visited last Friday during lunch, I was able to make reservations easily online for Noon. When I arrived the restaurant I learned that my reservation wasn't needed, but glad to know it was easy to make! We were seated at a table in the main row of tables. We received menus and sat down to peruse. The menu had a ton of sliders from classic cheeseburgers to shrimp salad sandwiches. Our server suggested 2-4 burgers and sides. She said each burger was 2-3 bites. I ordered the cheeseburger, fried chicken and pork belly sandwiches with a side of fries. Sandwiches average around $3.50. Sauces cost extra, which I didn't love. I think sauces should come free, but they were reasonably priced. We didn't have to wait long for our food and it all arrived together. I found that the burgers were more than 2-3 bites and quite filling. You can't go wrong with a classic cheeseburger, it wasn't a stand out burger but it was classic and I know my kids would have loved it. The fried chicken was moist and plentiful. It came with a sauce but I used the honey sauce I had ordered. The pork belly was disappointing and mostly fat. I didn't eat much of it, and I usually love pork belly. Also, the toppings on this didn't really compliment the sandwich. Would not recommend getting it. The two sauces I ordered were ghost pepper Mayo and habanero honey. The ghost pepper wasn't really spicy and didn't have much flavor and the honey, tasted mostly like honey. I don't know if I'd pay for additional sauces in the future. The fries were good, but again nothing that stood out. Overall I liked Oskar's and know my kids would like the simplicity of the menu. read more

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This basement-level bar offers extensive indoor and outdoor seating and a menu focused on sliders with bread from their attached bakery. They had multiple vegetarian options, and I ordered generously. The results were both pleasing to look at and pleasing to eat. Their veggie burger was crisp, the smoked halloumi was very smoked, and a strange fermented berry hot sauce added intrigue. My side options were generous as well; the kale salad had just the right amount of sweetness from the apple vinaigrette dressing and the fries were skin-on and well done. They had some non-alcoholic drink options (though I could have gone for more) and my Icelandic spring water, while not something I would order routinely, did taste fresh. It was an upbeat vibe, and one can visit the attached bakery (or get a dessert here) as well. read more

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My YouTube foodie buddy Joel Hansen (check him out) introduced me to Oskar's Slider Bar when I told him that I was headed to Louisville. I peeped his episode and immediately knew what had to be done; I had to try all of their sliders. I came, I saw, I conquered almost all of their sliders. All of the sliders were good, but the cheese burger, pork belly, and banana pork LEFSE were my favorites. The venison was surprisingly delicious too. The sliders are packed full of freshness and flavor, and were priced right for the quality and serving size. The service was great and so was the drink selection! The suaves are homemade and delicious; therefore, I recommend trying them all. The ambiance was nice, and even more appreciated for my buddy's Norwegian girlfriend. If you're in Louisville and looking for something chill and affordable then I highly recommend checking Oskar's out! 5 out of 5 when comparing it to other slider/burger spots! read more

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Super cute sliders! I got the cheeseburger and corned beef. And we got the tot, too! Just an easy meal and the Nordic bakery is above it. I would check this place again read more

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I initially considered Oskar's to be a four-star spot, but repeated visits - coupled with a relatively low price-point - have bumped me towards five stars. The ambiance is bare bones, but the servers are reliably pleasant and the service is speedy, despite the fact that they are usually busy. I love burgers and sliders, so conceptually, I'm grateful that Louisville has a place like Oskar's. There's little to recommend Oskar's other than the actual food, but I'm perfectly happy with restaurants build on that philosophy, (provided that they are clean, which Oskar's is.) Here are my individual item ratings; may they aid you in making your selections! The buffalo chicken slider is my favorite item on the menu. 5/5 The banana pork lefse is really dull. 2/5 The tater tots really hit the spot 5/5 The corned beef slider is huge and flavorful. 5/5 The venison slider has a good flavor 4/5. The cheeseburger sliders are over-rated, but still fantastic. 4/5 A particular curiosity for me is the fact that I do NOT generally like buffalo/hot chicken or corned beef. At Oskar's, though, I'm addicted to both. The variety of sauces offered is fun. I'd suggest two things: 1) forego the grind smoked tomato ketchup and use regular ketchup and 2) as long as you're ok with a moderate spicy kick, treat yourself to the habanero honey. It's fantastic and it pairs especially well with the buffalo chicken sliders. Oskar's has pried its way into my monthly restaurant rotation. read more