Had an excellent dinner here. Great food, great service, great drinks. Will return soon!read more

They have had great service for a long time and wines are excellent and difficult to find anywhere…read morebut their group service approach really make sure you have a good experience. Their food is terrific.

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 had originally gone because we saw the $2 bellini and mimosa special advertised, but when we got…read morethere they were actually $5. I'm not sure if the $2 version was a smaller size or only offered at certain times, but honestly... the drinks were still worth it. The flavor was amazing, and unlike a lot of brunch drinks that taste watered down, these were actually strong. Two glasses definitely had me feeling tipsy, so I can't complain too much there. The main reason I took off a star was the parking situation and accessibility concerns. The handicap parking is positioned perpendicular to the main road, which honestly feels unsafe when backing out. If someone already has mobility or visibility limitations, backing directly into a busy road can be stressful and dangerous. The rest of the parking area is also gravel, which can be difficult to navigate with mobility aids, wheelchairs, walkers, or even just for someone unsteady on their feet. It's one of those situations where it's great that handicap parking exists close to the entrance, but the actual setup still creates challenges. Outside of that, the drinks themselves were genuinely really good, the atmosphere was fun, and I'd probably still come back for another brunch date.

I'm so glad we found this place yesterday. We arrived early in Louisville for a networking event…read moreand wanted to hang out somewhere with a nice outside area. We definitely found the right place. The patio area with the Koi pond and waterfall was perfect. My wife and I had the Fried Green Tomatoes and Selena's Crab Caps. Their menu looks amazing as did the specials of the day. We didn't have time to eat a full meal, but did enjoy our time outside. Our server was great and one of the owners did come by to check on us also. I would definitely come back to try more of their food.

I was in town yesterday for a meeting and stopped in for lunch…read more I sat at the bar, which is well stocked. The beer taps and soft drinks were down yesterday due to mechanical issues. I ordered the Shrimp & Grits, which was a huge portion for lunch. It was very good. I didn't check out the main dining area, but the bar area has plenty of TV's.

6/10/26 We had 18 Residents of Swan Pointe's HOA go to…read moreGander: An American Grill. It's a large restaurant and tonight it was full. Our group sat in the front window and it gave us enough room to eat comfortably and talk to our friends. Our server was Cloe S and she jumped right in and started taking our drink orders. We met the General Manager, Scott Weber. He was very friendly and stopped by very often to check on us. Cloe took our orders and really did a wonderful job at it. My husband and I chose the Hot Browns, in fact quite a few of us ordered the Hot Browns. Chicken Livers were very popular and so were the Hamburgers and Fish and Chips. Several other servers and the GM pitched in and helped Cloe deliver the food to our tables. It really was about as smooth as I've ever seen with a crowd of 18 people. Everyone really seemed to be enjoying their meals. In fact it's the quietest we all ever get! LOL! Cloe did great passing out the checks and getting the payments back. In all the dinners we've had, I know this was the smoothest. Cloe was excellent!! The food was delicious. The way that the servers and runners helped out was just wonderful! Thank you Mr. Weber for having such a wonderful staff! Robyn

This was an Uber Eats order, so keep that in mind. But it was delivered fast and fresh, so I don't…read morethink delivery had anything to do with the quality. The Seasonal Salad was bagged spring mix with depressingly few toppings for $15. It was worth maybe $3. Worst salad from a restaurant this year. The gumbo was a $20 bowl of celery soup. I don't hate celery, but it had SO MUCH celery! Three slices of sausage, a few crawfish, a few bites of chicken, but heaps of celery. Worth maybe $5. The included bread was small but decent. It had a pleasant herbiness. Absolute ripoff and a mistake I won't make again.

I'm a big fan of Lou Lou, but this was my first go at the pizza. We got the All Meat Pie and it was…read moregood, but the ham ratio was a bit high for me, and I think I'll stick with my regular menu go-tos. Favorites include: Pasta Carbonara - I sub asparagus for the mushrooms and it's perfect. I always get the larger size and have plenty leftover for lunch the next day Wild Bills Cajun Cheese - the breadsticks and airy and perfectly pair with the slightly spicy cheese Cajun Short Rib Melt - I am not typically a sandwich girl but this is the perfect combo of melty cheese and peppers with tender meat piled on

The family (4 adults and 2 kids) went here for brunch on Palm Sunday. We had reservations but…read moreprobably wouln't have needed them as the restaurant wasn't crowded. Our server was excellent and very attentive without being intrusive. I had the Crab Benedict which was delicous. My wife had Mesh's take on a Hot Brown and was also very pleased with her choice. My DIL also had the Crab Benedict and I don't remember what my son ordered but both were pleased with their meals. Even the grandkids were happy with their selections from the kid's menu. Very nice atmosphere - great service and good food.

My wife & I recently had brunch at Mesh in Louisville. Food…read morewas good as usual Service was a little slow, my wife was really frustrated with the length of time it took to get someone's attention to get more water. Probably 5 or 6 minutes & they were not busy. Wouldn't substitute like I asked them to when I ordered but I guess they are more concerned with their policies than their customers satisfaction. I'm sure we will return but we're in no hurry to return. Not even going to mention how much I dislike that little gizmo they stick your credit in and then hand it back to while they stand right beside you and watch the percent of tip you are giving them.

Went on a Thursday night for date night, and everything about the experience was outstanding. The…read moreatmosphere, live jazz music, incredible food, and overall vibe made for a perfect evening. We started with the Laura's Firefly and Strawberry Spring Smash cocktails, and both were delicious--refreshing, well-balanced, and dangerously easy to drink. The complimentary fresh bread paired perfectly with the clarified honey butter. For our appetizer, we ordered the tuna tartare, which was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. My entrée was the Alaskan halibut with lemon caper orzo, and it was honestly some of the best fish I've had in a long time. We also tried the Black Hawk Farms burger, and you could taste the wood-fired flavor in every bite. From the service to the food and the ambiance, this restaurant exceeded our expectations. We can't wait to come back and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great date night or special dinner.

Great classic interior! Lovely ambiance. Our server was super nice and felt new at their job. The…read morefood was amazing. The shrimp n grits appetizer made me want to lick the plate. Tuna app was also delish. Try the herbs ricotta app! It's cool and refreshing with balsamic. There was a special that should be on the menu, fried pork chop with beurre blanc sauce. That halibut was also very good. Definitely coming back.

Awesome atmosphere and vibes!! Service was friendly, quick,…read moreand efficient. Food was amazing as well. Prices for food and drinks including the bar, were very reasonable! We definitely will be back!

My boyfriend and I were here recently and had a fantastic experience…read more I ordered a salmon salad and He had chicken tenders that were both very much satisfying. We got here at a busy point last Thursday night but it was still a good time since the service was exceptional per usual for this particular location. It is one of my favorite places to visit because I get to admire the marina and the various types of boats and yatchs local folks have. Not to mention, it is a good spot to also run into a beautiful Porsche and corvette. Needless to say, I'm happy with my experience and how good my server was. He was so dedicated that I left him a decent cash tip. Lastly, it is once of those places where I come and frequent with a good friend of mine during Derby with her crowd. So, always. Great time. Thank you, Ms. wise for everything. My boyfriend is a veteran, and I like to make sure we're getting good service. He's worth it.