This is a great addition to the Colonial Gardens family. We started with the chips and salsa,…read more which also comes with a warm bean dip. Amazing. The salsa is fresh and flavorful and the beans were delicious with fresh cheese on top. We had two rounds and were full before the food came! We ordered margaritas next, one jalapeno and one skinny. They are made with reposado, giving them a smoky, deep flavor. Delicious, spicy, sweet. We ordered the seafood tower to share, wanting to try something new. The seafood was fresh and well-prepared. Obviously we were so full of chips we couldn't finish it, but the leftovers will be enjoyed I'm sure. I wish we'd saved room for dessert, as those options looked phenomenal. Next time! Great service, great value. We will be back!

On our second visit I was not as impressed as I was on our first visit. After reading my review…read morefrom about a year ago I ordered the pork papusa and did not really care for it this time around. It was soggy and pretty bland. And the same with the chicken quesadilla. It just had chicken it it, if there was cheese or veggies I could not taste or see them, again kind of bland. My son-in-law did enjoy his chicken enchiladas and it was a huge serving. The chips, salsa and beans with cheese they brought to the table, complimentary were good. Service was just OK. It took about 30 minutes to get our food once we ordered, we had to ask for more water a couple of times. The restaurant is a clean, bright and has a welcoming atmosphere with outdoor and indoor seating. Plenty of parking. Best part of my experience was the virgin Pina colada I had to go. It was served with whipped cream and cherries in a little bucket. It was pretty tasty.

Food was good as usual, Cajun butter had just the right amount of spice. The time between ordering…read moreand receiving was quick. Restaurant seating area was clean and uncluttered, multiple sets of people were in here and we were able to have our conversations without intruding on others.

The food has always been delicious here. I've been slacking, cause I don't think I've ever reviewed…read morethis place before...shame on me! I got a #2 seafood boil combo and a side of crab cakes. My Ma got a sushi roll, calamari, fried oysters, & a #1 seafood boil combo! My mom was very impressed and can't wait to come back. lol Their wings and frog legs are also delicious! Try the hibachi rice. It's too good!

Great service and pleasant staff…read more Particularly liked the catfish and the chowder. A neighborhood place that we should go to more often.

The food was good, the cooks were kind. However, the older man at the cash register (perhaps the…read moreowner?) overcharged me for everything, and when I pointed it out to him (at first I thought it must be an accident), he threw dollar bills at me while hollering that he knows how to run a restaurant. Well, maybe that's true because most restaurants fail and this one has been around for a while, but maybe it's because they're overcharging their customers instead of increasing their prices on the menu, and hoping the customers don't notice. I've never been so nickeled and dimed at a restaurant! I was so insulted that I handed his few dollar bills back to him and said I just wanted him to be transparent about what he was going to charge me, before he charged me! I asked for a Tilapia sandwich (menu price $8.95) and a Haddock sandwich combo (menu price $13.95 for the sandwich + cole slaw + fries). I asked if the sandwich came with anything on it, and he said no, but he could add pickle slices. He didn't tell me about an upcharge. I asked if I could substitute the fries in the combo for fried mushrooms. He said yes, but there would be a slight difference in price. I said that would be fine because the side items showed it was only a $0.45 difference in price (on the menu, french fries are $3.50 and fried mushrooms are $3.95). I asked if I could pay with credit card, and he said yes, but didn't mention a card fee. What I thought I would be charged: $8.95 + $13.95 + $0.45 = $23.35 + 6% tax = $24.71 total. Instead I was charged $30. When I asked him about it he said there was a $1 credit card fee that he had neglected to tell me about prior, and that instead of charging me for the difference between the price of the fries and mushrooms, he rang each item up separately instead of ringing it up as a combo (first of all, why would he do that??? and second of all, why wouldn't he tell me he was going to do that???). Then he told me he also charged me for the 5 skinny quarter-sized slices of bright green pickles you get from the jar. When I said, "you charged me for pickles?" He said, "of course I charged you for pickles!" So he charged me $8.95 tilapia sandwich + $9.95 haddock sandwich + $2.50 cole slaw + $3.95 mushrooms + $2.00 pickles (TWO DOLLARS FOR 5 SKINNY QUARTER SIZED PICKLE SLICES) + 6% tax + $1 credit card fee = $29.99 (AND OF COURSE HE DIDN'T GIVE ME THE PENNY NOR ASK IF I WANTED TO KEEP THE PENNY; HE KEPT THE PENNY FOR HIMSELF AND CHARGED ME THIRTY WHOLE DOLLARS FOR A $24.71 MEAL).Which isn't a big difference, but in this economy, adds up, and the LEAST they can do is be TRANSPARENT ABOUT WHAT THEY'RE GONNA CHARGE YOU. AND THEN WHEN YOU NOTICE THE DISCREPANCY AND KINDLY & CALMLY ASK IF THEY MADE A MISTAKE, THEY SHOULDN'T GET DEFENSIVE, RAISE THEIR VOICE AT YOU, AND THROW DOLLARS AT YOU IN FRONT OF A LINE OF CUSTOMERS. This was my first time here and I was excited to go back and try everything else. Instead, I'm never going back and I'm telling everyone I know.

We have been to the StrEatery twice in the past two days. On Thursday 7 of us met for a birthday…read morecelebration in the mid afternoon. We were able to sit, visit, order and eat, have birhday cake (which we brought), open presents and not feel rushed or pressured tp leave the establishment. There are 4 resturants, a cheesecake vendor and a full bar insde the open air building all sharing the same dining space. My husband and I went back this afternoon for an early dinner . Over the two days we shared, nachos (loaded with bacon, chicken, cheese, and chives) a hamburger and fries, korean bbq and hibachi chicken. All were extremely tasty, with the exception of the Korean bbq, which was just OK. We went back for the hibachi chicken it was good good. You prder at onw of the 4 counters ,pay and are given a number to pur on your table. They then bring the food to your table. The chef from the hibachi vendor came to check on us adter we were eating to see of we were satisfied. That was kind. Both days they were out of egg rolls. Street parking and a lot off of third street behind the building

I haven't tried every restaurant in the Louisville StrEATery, but I have been generally unimpressed…read moreevery time I've stepped inside. It feels like someone tried to make a ghost kitchen into a tourist attraction. Not a good combo. To steal from another review: who is this for? One positive though: I love that they provide sanitary wipes at each table to wipe it down yourself. Some could argue that should be the server's job- and it definitely should be, but it's nice to be able to do it to my standards.

Have heard about this gem for 20 years but never tried it until last night. Wife and I sat at the…read morebar - love the atmosphere: spacious dive bar with low ceilings and wood paneling. There are also picnic tables out front. You get a faint whiff of the grill/smoker upon entering. Kylie was our bartender and she was fabulous - knowledgeable, friendly, and answered all of our questions with patience. Wife ordered a mango margarita and doesn't like a lot of tequila, so Kylie went half and gave her a shot on the side in case she wanted to add more. It was wonderful. I had a couple of beers. We started with the fried mushrooms, which aren't what you would expect. It's two large portobellos cut into chunks, battered, fried, and served with sun-dried tomato mayo. They were great. I then ordered a duck taco, brisket taco, and a side of Grippo Fries with smoked mayo. I'd never tried duck but that taco was smack-a-lackin'. The brisket taco was also good, and the fries were fantastic - sweet and spicy, fresh cut, and crispy. Wife ordered a pork belly slider and truffle fries. She enjoyed the slider but didn't care for the fries - just not her thing. The portions here are large. A side of fries will feed three people. We took a hefty portion of them home, as well as some of the mushrooms. We could've sat there at the bar and spent 3 hours socializing and enjoying a smattering of cocktails - love the setting. Look forward to going back and trying one of the burgers at some point.

As soon as I moved to the Louisville area and stated asking for restaurant recommendations,…read moreeveryone would rave about Hammerheads. Hammerheads this, duck fat fries that. I was going to a UofL women's basketball game and I FINALLY was able to make it here. I went a little overboard on the food, but everything sounded so good! I really loved the pork belly slider and the duck tacos. Mac and cheese balls always slap. Then there are the famous duck fat fries. The portion is substantial, I was thrilled with that. Flavor wise they did not change my life like I was hoping they would. Still ate them all. The locale is super unassuming from the street, but inside it is really cool, divey, and broody. The staff was super sweet and helped me get in and out efficiently so I could make it to the game. Would absolutely recommend, would absolutely come back, and would absolutely bring friends here.

I got the Seafood Platter. The cod fillets were a good size but overcooked and came out dry, tough,…read moreand chewy. The fried oysters were overcooked too -- super hard and hard to chew. The crab cakes and butterflied shrimp were just okay. The fries, fried scallops, and hush puppies were good (though the hush puppies were pretty small).The breading on everything was very dark, not the nice golden color shown on their website. Might've just been a bad day -- I'll probably give them another shot in a few weeks.

Went here for lunch and got a white fish sandwich platter. Came with slaw and fries. It was a…read morelittle expensive for what I got unfortunately. $16 and no drink but it was ok. I'll come by and get something else again

The food was hot and delicious! Service was superb and the ambiance was giving the vibe it was…read moresupposed to. I had the spicy beef ramen. I added bamboo shoot, wood ear mushrooms, and toasted seaweed to my bowl. I also had the Kani fries w/ a large hot Sake. My Ma had my favorite Tom Yum Seafood Ramen with the Ikageso Karaage w/ a large hot Sake. It's always so clean , bright and inviting.

SHAME ON YOU! A…read moreblind man was told to leave his guide dog outside. Twelve years ago, my dear friend began breeding Goldendoodles: to produce dogs capable of changing lives and they did (Many Many Lives) One of those puppies is Ozzy. Ozzy isn't "just a dog." He is a highly trained guide dog by Custom Canines Service Dog Academy who gives his person, Kevin Kraly, the independence that many of us take for granted every single day. He is Kevin's eyes. His partner. His freedom. Recently, Kevin and Ozzy attempted to enter THIS restaurant together. Instead of being welcomed, they were turned away. They were asked for identification for Ozzy. They were told they could only dine outside only there was no outside dining . They were even told Kevin could come inside if he tied Ozzy up outside and left him there. Imagine being told to leave your eyes at the door. Let.that.sink.in. A blind man was told to leave his guide dog outside. Even after the law regarding service animals was shown and explained, entry was still denied. This isn't simply poor customer service. This is a reminder that many people with disabilities still face barriers that should not exist in 2026. The Americans with Disabilities Act protects the right of service dog teams to access businesses open to the public. These protections exist because guide dogs are not pets--they are essential medical assistance animals that allow their handlers to navigate the world safely and independently. No one should have to fight for basic access because they are blind. No one should have to defend the legitimacy of their guide dog. And no one should ever be told to leave their eyes outside.

I was expecting big things from here but the food didn't measure up. Saw a You Tube review that…read moremade me try it. Ordered the Jack Salmon combo that tasted bad, I threw most of it away. My wife didn't like her Gyro combo and said the carrot cake was ok. The service was outstanding: fast, and professional. This place has a very large menu, so hopefully they can earn redemption. If they do I will let y'all know.

Good fish, and open til 10 Pm!!!…read more I got a craving for grilled fish at 9 pm, and every thing was closed! Somehow I found this place, and I was glad that the others were closed! Grilled Tilapia was delicious, as were the side orders! Took a while ( every order made special) but worth the wait! Prices aren't bad, either!

We stopped by here and enjoyed a shrimp cocktail appetizer. It was one of the best that I have had…read moreand was so pleased in that it was prepared perfectly, nicely chilled, firm, and sweet flavor. Presentation was also fantastic with accompanying sauce. Waitstaff were extremely helpful and friendly and overall added to the experience. Looking forward to many return visits to sample more menu items.

Yikes. Well, there was an attempt. Let's start with the…read moreglows: Love the outdoor seating. The cloth napkins are nice. Place looks new. The use of peanut oil for frying is always appreciated and the oil was definitely clean! Now let's talk about the things that need to be improved. The onion rings, though they may have been made in house definitely tasted as though they came off the back of the Sysco truck. No shame on Sysco products they have high-end things. However, at that price point, I would expect something a little bit more. The onion rings also had a little bit of fry detritus from whatever else had been in the fryer previously. I think it added flavor and I was very happy with it. However, again, I wouldn't call them stellar. We ordered the shrimp and the fried fish. The fried fish was as expected. It was a little bit damp where it seemed as though maybe it had too much moisture in it but again, I feel like it came from a bag so I don't think I could hold that against them. The fries themselves were abysmal. The flavoring was good, and I appreciate that part of it, but the fries themselves were rubbery. Either they had been sitting out too long or they had been just poorly cooked. They weren't greasy, but they weren't crisp. They were served underneath the main dish and I don't think that helped. The shrimp was supposed to be some kind of Key West thing, but it really looked like popcorn shrimp that had a light breading and then thrown into the fryer. Not great. I mean it was passible. But legit I think you could probably get that at any fast food place and it would be just as good if not better. My dear sweet wife said Moby Dick would've been lots better. And I agree. And I'm not totally fond of their stuff, but this place wasn't very good at all. For a mid $20 plate you got a good size piece of fish some subpar fries and that's it. It's not worth it. I mean, I know it's not fish fry season so my options are limited, but seriously there are plenty of other places that do this a lot better. Molly Malone's comes to mind. So I wasn't gonna write a review. I don't feel that I need to add my negativity out into the world, but this is to save you. I am doing this for you. Those hush puppies were a curse. I'm not sure who decided that this was the one thing that they needed to put some effort into, but they need to stop. Why not just run like everything else on the menu and pull it out of a bag and drop it into the fryer? It would've been better. I'm happy that somebody is expressing themselves, but maybe watercolors? So when they asked how it was and I need to let you know that it was a long time for them to get to my table. OK they were in a rush. I can give them a little bit of grace on that but when they finally came to ask how it was. I told him the hush puppies were raw on the inside because, they were raw on the inside. They brought me out another order. These were burnt on the outside. So I told them that maybe they need to cut them in half and then drop that half a ball of batter into the fryer so that way they could get a balance of having the outside brown and crisp and the inside light and fluffy. It was at this point they told me there's cream cheese in the batter. This is not an excuse. This is somebody trying to be fancy. You're not fancy. You have a paper placemat on the table underneath this damp fish. No. Stop. Feel free to be creative with your hush puppies. But a hush puppy is traditionally a cornmeal batter. There was less cornmeal in that and more sadness. I should probably mention the service. It's Friday night, I'm a teacher, it's been a long year and the year is almost over. I was planning on having three beers. I had one. It was a nine dollar 10 ounce pour. I was not going to get up from that chair and I would've gladly have paid another $18 for two more beers but nobody ever asked if I wanted one. So I didn't have it. I just groused about the hush puppies. I'm not saying the additional beer would've made the hush puppies better, but I definitely would've forgotten to write this review. I will say again, that sitting outside was lovely and so was watching the people at Houck's get plenty of beer.

I had ordered a Torta.... The beef was pink.... Other than that it wasn't bad it's just the pink…read moredisturbed me a bit