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    Royals Hot Chicken

    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Joe N.

    We shared a couple sliders and fries. Medium was perfect. Fries were great. A lil disappointed in the size of the chicken tenders for the price tho. I believe there's is more than one location. Street parking only.

    Sharon N.

    If you are familiar with the Dave's Hot Chicken Franchise, that's what this local chain is reminiscent of. However we love Dave's so we had high standards to compare this place too. We always get medium heat. But these chicken tenders sliders were not very big if you ask me. But like I said- we were use to Dave's size. If you have nothing else to compare it to, then you will enjoy this place. It's a lil bit on the high end for "fast food" tho. Fries are good, everything came out hot and fresh. PS: Their Ranch is very good.

    Kenia C.

    Upon arrival to Louisville Kentucky I was starving and craving some chicken...I was lucky to find out that this spot was across my hotel. The food was good specially the opportunity to select the heat level for your chicken. I got one slider with fries and my daughter got three tenders with fries and coleslaw ( she didn't like the coleslaw because have celery in it) price wise wasn't bad for the amount of food and the efficiency of the service!

    Clara W.

    Food was fresh, hot, and tasty. Service was great. Loved the atmosphere and all the paintings on the walls. Would definitely recommend Royals for anyone that loves chicken

    Boozy Slushie
    Jennifer L.

    We stumbled across this place when we were trying to find something to eat for lunch after visiting the Belle of Louisville. I'd say the food was good, fresh and not frozen. We both did the "some heat" which was still flavorful but had some heat to it. My boozy slushie was pretty good but I don't really drink much anymore so it definitely gave me a good buzz. I don't know if I could rate this any higher than the iconic Prince's Hot Chicken in Nashville. This is more comparable to Dave's Hot Chicken in Florida. Service as great, we came through and there was no line so we didn't have to wait. The ambience was nice but we had our 6 month old with us so it was kinda hard to have lunch and really enjoy what this place had to offer.

    Honey Butter Chicken Sliders, Chicken Tenders, Loaded Crinkle Cut, Mac & Cheese
    Anita M.

    Amazing local stop in Louisville! I had the honey butter chicken sliders and mac & cheese. My husband got the chicken tenders and loaded crinkle fries. It was delicious. Nice people, clean food stop and affordable. A win/win/win!

    Chicken tenders
    Ed S.

    We were attending the NuLu festival and decided to step into some air conditioning and grab a bite to hold us over to dinner. We waited for a small group to place their order. And we waited. And waited. Heaven for they took a minute to look over the menu board and figured out their order before they stepped up to the register. Finally, we ordered. We went with the two strip meal and asked if one strip could be regular and the other "hot". Sure, but with an up-charge. Seriously? Some bs about the computer program forces split charge. I passed and went with 2 plain strips (as I was splitting our snack when a friend who doesn't do spicy). I got our soft drinks the food was already served. Cold fries. Warm from "under a heat lamp" strips that clearly weren't prepared fresh. Maybe I would have enjoyed a hotter "flavor", but only if they serve fresh from the fryer. If I want warmed over chicken, I can go to KFC.

    Melissa M.

    Been wanting to try this place I had the Chicken Slider Meal with Some Heat and coleslaw comes on the sandwich which is very good and topped with a pickle and crinkle fries you can upcharge for a different side if desired and they offer alcoholic drinks as well a bar is inside Service great Ambiance nice old school music playing

    Maple Bacon Cheddar hot chicken Sliders of the Month
    Max B.

    Royals is good, spicy food, served kindly and quickly. (It's a simple counter order and basic table service kind of place. Not quite fast food, but nearly as fast and casual.) If you've not had Nashville-style Hot Chicken, Royals offers a great introduction and if you know what to expect, Royals delivers at a competitive level, in a city that has seen a fun history of competition in fried chicken. I recommend the X-Hot these days, but that's not where I started. Somewhat regular trips over many years have made that my goto favorite. (I have done the next and final heat level, Gonzo, once. I recall it was great. I plan to do it again. I save it as a cardio workout for the right sort of low other commitments weekend.) I recommend always checking out what the Sliders of the Month are. The monthly specials generally are quite special and have combined so many fun flavors over the years. Though my heart maybe belongs most of all to the Hot Fish, now no longer just a March special. It's hard for me to write about Royals without some form of nostalgia. This building is my neighborhood fast-ish food shop. It hasn't been Royals the whole time I've lived in the neighborhood, but it has made up for it with longevity in a block I've watched shift a lot around it. I miss some of the businesses that used to be on this block. i appreciate some of the new ones. It's been interesting watching Royals grow up into feeling like an anchor here. (I also still sometimes miss some of Royals original options like the hot tofu and some of their early sides, especially as someone who still ranks fried chicken places by their sides even this side of Yum Brands' Commonwealth-named chicken place also giving up on fresh veggies despite once advertising it never would. But Royals did recently graduate Hot Fish to the year-round menu to make it up to me, almost personally, so there are plenty of good changes as well over the years.) I look forward to how they grow and change in the future, and I hope they'll keep this block cool and with an easy spot for a neighbor like me to count on to catch a fast, spicy lunch or dinner.

    Jennifer R.

    Chicken is always hot, fresh, juicy & delicious. The feast BBQ dipping sauce is a must, I recommend also doing the ranch and mixing the two. Wedges were labeled as spicy in the menu, but they more just had spices rather than spicy. Love the crinkle cut french fries. Really you can't go wrong. They offer ample indoor and outdoor seating. Staff is super nice.

    1 Slider Hot and coleslaw
    Nikkia A.

    This is a great place! My only regret was being too full to order more off of the menu but Royals definitely knows their way around a chicken sandwich. The service was also quick and efficient. How can you not love a place where you could get a cocktail and a spicy chicken sandwich?

    2 Tenders Classic Fried and Fries
    Erika B.

    Quick counter service with a very simple menu. Don't let the fact their meals only come with 2 tenders stop you - these tenders are some of the biggest I've ever seen and will definitely be filling. Their seasoned fries are the highlight in my opinion. Lots of barstool community style seating with some booths inside and plenty of tables outside as well.

    D And D R.

    Where do i begin. Being in a LDR, every meal together counts. Royals has been our go to rendezvous spot whenever we get the chance to stop and chow down. The chicken sliders are our go to, fries always with some ketchup. You may think that 2 sliders might be small or not filling, but trust when i say that we sit like beached whales enjoying the scenic nulu view completely full. The prices are also very good for such a good meal! The staff is always excited to discuss the menu and is in good spirits. Oh we WILL be back. Hungrier than ever

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    Great space, fun vibes. I love their sliders. Royals is not only great but also the cheapest spot for lunch in all of Nulu, too.

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    Fantastic! Great "college town" food! And you can get bourbon and milkshakes! Service was wonderful. Great mellow vibe!

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    The Eagle Louisville

    The Eagle Louisville

    4.4(1.9k reviews)
    1.8 mi•Highlands- Tyler Park, Bardstown Road
    •$$

    We arrived at the eagle after the Nationals. The ambiance was comforting and the atmosphere…read moreprovided a lot of room for private conversation. The service was swift and the music was enjoyable. On this particular day, we decided to order the food to go and enjoy each other's company at home with the puppy. We will be back as the whole experience unraveled quite nicely.

    We had high hopes based on Eagle Louisville's stellar Yelp score. But we walked away disappointed…read morebecause of a major service lapse, curious food seasonings and discrepancies between menu descriptions and actual dishes. We arrived mid-afternoon on a Friday. We had a choice between sitting inside or being seated at a picnic table on the covered deck. We were assigned a high-top table in the dining area past the bar, where a few guys were watching a soccer match. The brine-soaked fried chicken is Eagle's specialty, so we ordered it. I thought the chicken was good,. So per the menu for the three-piece fried chicken meal, you can only order either all white meat or all dark meat. Interestingly, the two people at our table that ordered white meat still got a drumstick with their meat. The last I checked, drumsticks were considered dark meat. For an appetizer, we ordered the hush puppies. They had a nice crunchy texture but were very spicy hot. We also ordered the spoonbread. This was my favorite dish of the day. It was served warm, had a great texture and a light maple flavor. With our meals, we could get two sides. We requested the collard greens, green beans, fries, grits and mac & cheese. Only the mac & cheese was good. The collard greens were way salty and the green beans had odd and unexpected seasonings. Our dining companion was put out, and understandably so, that the menu said the grits came with white cheddar cheese. But instead, though the grits maybe had cheese, they were also loaded with loads of diced jalapeno. They were so over the top spicy, none of us could eat the grits. The fries were strongly seasoned with oregano. WTF? Our entrees came with biscuits. The biscuits were tasty, but unfortunately, because they contained too much shortening, fell apart when buttering them. And that leads up to the service lapse. After we received our check, our server completely disappeared. We waited a half hour for her to re-appear, gave up and asked another server to cash us out. He disappeared and we waited some more. Finally the red-headed server re-appeared and breezily explained she had been out on the deck the whole time. No apology or anything.

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    Hammerheads - Fried Mushrooms

    Hammerheads

    4.4(1.5k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    •$$

    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.

    Such great food and selections of adult beverages. The server was very helpful in recommending…read morethings and was attentive to our table. It's a bit loud, but well worth it. Try a fish sandwich! The crunch on the coating is different than anything I've ever eaten. We really enjoyed the Duck and pork belly sliders. A side salad is big enough for two, depending on your hunger level.

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    Hammerheads - PBLT Sandwich - Definitely overall Pretty good! Needed another slice or two of pork belly but otherwise super tender. Would get again!

    PBLT Sandwich - Definitely overall Pretty good! Needed another slice or two of pork belly but otherwise super tender. Would get again!

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    Bourbon and Burgers - Classic American

    Bourbon and Burgers

    4.3(101 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    •$$

    Another Ole Restaurant Group/Martinez/Lorenzo style place...and, honestly, their menus are all…read morestarting to blend together. Bourbon and Burger's menu is at least 50% identical to Mussel and Burger Bar and has some overlap with Havana as well (both currently or previously owned by Ole Restaurant Group/Martinez/Lorenzo). If you like Mussel and Burger, you'll like this. And pay about $10 more per meal. The burgers are mainly in the $15-$18 range. For JUST a burger. Add an extra $5-$7 for fries and you're looking at a BURGER meal topping out around $25. That's more than you'll pay for a burger at any fine steakhouse. Shakes are $9-$15! $1 extra for ranch! We just spent $120 for 3 people. For BURGERS. I'm not sure who decided on this price point but it doesn't fit. The vibe of the place is very casual. The food itself tasted fine. I don't recommend the zucchini fries. Burgers are too tall - with 2 patties on them. We had to eat them in sections with forks and knives (no thanks). Service was very slow. I don't think our server actually ever checked on us the entire time we had our food. Towards the end of the meal, I noticed the server had taken my soda away. And never brought a new one. I have no idea why. The grass bull outside makes for a fun pic. The restaurant has a great ambiance and offers outdoor seating as well. We won't be back.

    First, the atmosphere is great. There is an outdoor seating area, a giant grass bull for pics,…read morebright pops of yellow inside the restaurant. Everything Led me to think, "YES! This is going to be great". Unfortunately, that's where the great stopped. The menu is good. They offer a bunch of different burger options, Several chicken options and bar food apps. However, our service was very poor and slow. My party of 5 started with a chili con queso. It was basic but good. The serving was small for the price. We ordered a variety of meals. 2 chicken strips and fries, one grilled chicken strips and fries. A second order of grilled chicken with loaded sweet potatoes fries. And Lastly, a ground beef loaded nacho. The chicken was extremely dry and the nachos were so greasy. I know, we went to a burger place and nobody ordered a burger... maybe a bad move on our part. Also, every small sauce was $1 and you receive about an ounce. I was a bit surprised when I got the bill and none of the chicken came with any sauce. In all, It's cute enough and in a great location. I will go back to try a burger.... But based on our experience yesterday, I'd pass on the chicken.

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    Steak & Bourbon - Scallops

    Steak & Bourbon

    4.5(123 reviews)
    1.0 mi•West Main, Downtown
    •$$$

    Amazing food, atmosphere, and service. This made it my husband's and my third time, and each time…read morehas brought us back. The food is always flavorful and delicious. The complimentary bread-and-butter candle is the star of the show. There is for sure a drink or meal that anyone is sure to enjoy! Steak and Bourbon has become a rotation for a date night!

    Steak & Bourbon was our selection for a meet up with co-workers. For all of us, the first visit…read more The experience was hit or miss throughout the night - and let's be honest, if we'd paid out of pocket rather than expensing dinner, maybe more of a miss. The old fashioned was a miss for me and two others. We switched to wine. Oddly sweet, bitter mix off and not enough bourbon. My glass of Malbec was much better but it took so long to get I that I drank most of it after dinner. We got the meatball appetizer as well as the one described as an empanada. Most of us enjoyed them. I thought both lacked flavor and wouldn't order them again. The bread - amazing! My steak and frites were good and I ate it all. I'm so happy I got the sauce on the side - that would've ruined the flavor. A bit fatty but filling. Others didn't enjoy their steaks as much - one requested medium rare came almost well and had to be exchanged. Another steak was described as oddly tough, another said it wasn't too fatty. For a steakhouse, it should be the main feature. Service was professional and friendly... and also incredibly slow. I was at dinner over 3 hours and we didn't have dessert! We had long pauses between visits to the table, even in the beginning when we wanted drink orders. The space is also very loud. I strained to hear my co-workers at dinner and my head ached at the end of dinner. That's too bad because the vibe of the restaurant is cool and modern, but I also want relaxing. Based on this visit, I wouldn't bring folks back. It's too expensive to recommend even I choose to visit myself.

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    Toasty's Tavern - The Spice - who drank this already??

    Toasty's Tavern

    4.4(337 reviews)
    1.5 mi•Shelby Park
    •$$

    Okay, I finally understand what everyone is talking about. I…read morewent to Toasty's Tavern specifically for the burger and fries because I have heard so many people rave about them, & they were literally everything I hoped they would be! The burger was delicious, but the fries honestly deserve their own paragraph. They have the subtle smoky flavor that immediately reminded me of the smell of campfires at my aunts place in the country when I was growing up. There's just something about them that's just so good.& they absolutely do not need a condiment. They're perfect completely on their own. I also ordered the fried mushrooms as an appetizer & those were delicious too. The only problem was that I very quickly realized I had ordered way too much food for one person, but was I going to let perfectly good food go to waste? Absolutely not. So naturally, I ate all of it. No regrets. The burger, the fries, the mushrooms, everything hit. I completely understand the hype now!

    Toasty's Tavern is one of those unassuming spots that turns out to be a lot of fun! They have both…read moreindoor and outdoor seating, although the indoor seating is limited. Bar seating is available as well. The outdoor area has a large Connect 4 game, which is a fun touch while you wait. The atmosphere is casual, energetic, and just plain fun. And the burgers! They're smashed, crispy-edged burgers served with sweet pickles, griddled onions, lettuce, and Toasty's special sauce. We shared a basket of their seasoned fries and added a side of "fry sauce," which is a delicious mix of mayo and ketchup. The menu is very reasonably priced, making this a great place for an afternoon meal without spending a fortune. Overall, we had a great time and really enjoyed the laid-back, fun atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

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    Mussel and Burger Bar Downtown - Breakfast burger

    Mussel and Burger Bar Downtown

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    1.3 mi•West Main, Downtown
    •$$

    The lamb meatballs are delicious! The tomato sauce they're resting in....I wish there was more in…read morethe skillet! Our server (who's name I wish I remembered) was very kind and he helped suggest dishes for us, as we aren't from the area and we hadn't been here before! I ordered the Brisket Grilled Cheese and my boyfriend ordered The Dip. Both sandwiches were very delicious. The French fries were exceptionally good.

    Recommended to us by our whiskey expert during a previous experience, the Mussel and Burger Bar is…read morelocated in downtown Louisville, within walking distance from the Louisville Slugger museum and factory. My wife and I stopped in for lunch, and found the remodeled inside to be just gorgeous. But the service was just OK, with the quality and size of the mussels being subpar. Moule Frites is one of my favorite dishes, and something I've tried to eat whenever it is available, often sopping up the delicious juices with crusty bread. So was super excited seeing mussel as part of a restaurant name. Sure enough, they have 6 dishes using mussels, with sizes coming in appetizer ($16) and entree ($20). What fills you up in a mussel dish is going to be the bread and french fries, so figured ordering three appetizers for me would be fine (Moles Basquaise, Curry Cream, and Ponzu). My wife does not like mussels, so she ordered 'the Dip' $17.99 (a french dip on a fresh baguette), which came with french fries, so I didn't have to order any. My wife liked her sandwich fine, and she liked her bread much more than I liked it. The fries were just OK as well, a bit greasy and overcooked. The same bread came in half loaf with each of the apps. Would have worked a lot better if the bread had been toasted considering it tasted like regular white bread without any bite or flavor. As for the mussels, they ranged in size from being very small (probably shouldn't have been served) to small, and because of the shrinkage during cooking, there really wasn't much meat. I loved the Basquaise sauce and would absolutely get it again with pasta or rice, just something more filling and better than the accompanying bread. The ponzu and curry cream didn't work...both mention asian influences and I really didn't see it. I intentionally hadn't ordered the meuniere (french white wine and garlic butter) which is what they use for pommes frittes. That would have been a much better choice. As for the service, she was just...there. Not really able to answer any questions, and just worrying about bringing our food out. Didn't really do anything to make it a better experience, considering the nature of this restaurant. I understand sourcing is often at the mercy of whatever the supplier can send you....but these PEI mussels just weren't great. Maybe expand the menu to include other types of mussels (such as New Zealand green mussels) that come frozen, but are consistent in their size and quality. The three sauces I tried would have gone better with them...they were too heavy to take advantage of the flavorful but delicate juice that a live mussel releases as it is being cooked...but would have been good with the meatiness of the NZ variety.

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    River House - Crab tower and cocktails seated outside with a beautiful view and top notch service.

    River House

    4.1(844 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    •$$$

    We visited here for our 21st Wedding Anniversary!…read more Great ambience and plenty of room in the different areas. Drink/wine selection is top notch- we went with the Pinot Noir. Started with the crab dip- great flavor and texture, fresh scallions and shaved cheese which helped build up the crab flavor- even got extra bread for the dip since it was a good sized portion, Baby green salad- fresh, crisp lettuces, cucumbers and tomatoes in a vinaigrette Bacon wrapped pork loin was flavorful and tender on the inside while the bacon was crispy and cooked to perfection. The highlight was the squash - almost like a veggie lasagna. Char grilled cab ribeye- cookedto perfection (medium rare) with potatoes. Balsamic fingerling potatoes- while they had agreat taste and texture- little too sweet. Finished with a key lime pie- heaven in a pie crust- great key lime flavors, meringue was to perfection!

    Service: Speedy! Even on a full night after the Kentucky Derby, the service was wonderfully quick!…read moreThe server gave us a few wonderful recommendations of the menu and we enjoyed all of them!! Food: Cornbread- unexpected. This was the free bread corse for the table but it was not expected. This didn't come out until after we ordered our meal. If we had known, we wouldn't have ordered such big meals. Crab & Artichoke dip- Delicious! The dig was luscious and came out piping hot! Definitely burnt my mouth because I was impatient Hawaiian Fish- Big portions! It is true when they say that everything is bigger in the south! The fish was light and free of the fishy scent. The rice was a bit mushy from the cook and the addition of sauce. Angus Filet Mignon- standard. The filet was cooked nicely and the lobster compound butter was a nice touch. On to my next adventure...

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