We were looking for something different to do in the Louisville area, and we came upon Magic,…read moreDinner, & Bourbon. We like all three of these things, so we gave it a try, and we were hooked. Richard Darshwood, Darsh to his friends, is great at close up magic and uses venues that are relatively small (20-40 people) to keep with the "intimate" theme. He works with several bourbon distillers as sponsors, so included with the show are specialty cocktails and bourbon tastings. Food and service has been outstanding at the Bristol Bar & Grille downtown. During dinner, Darsh will roam throughout the room, doing some amazing close up magic at the tables. I've even had the opportunity to inspect some of the equipment he's used in a few of his tricks and cannot fathom how he managed his feats. You will be treated to a terrific evening of entertainment, food, and libations when you attend one of these shows.

The Lexus Lounge sits in the corner of Kentucky Center, near the front entrance. My friend and I…read morenoticed it and decided to walk over there for a drink (rather than a standing bar in the lobby). Service was quick to get beers and they had a full bar of options. Also, friendly service from our bartender. They do offer a limited selection of small bites if you want to get to the venue earlier and relax before the show. Plenty of seating inside - mainly high tops and tables. I was hoping for some comfy couches or chairs, but the vibe is fairly functional. They have a large space to create a warmer, modern vibe. Drinks can be taken inside the theater.

We stopped in for a pre-show drink before the Craig Ferguson show. It was my first time here not…read morefor a special, private event. They have a surprisingly decent list of wine and beer. And nice list of cocktails to chose from, all of which are $10. And there are some tasty sounding food options as well! They have you covered, pre-show. If you get there early enough, that is. You order at the bar. If you are getting food, you get a number to bring back to your table and someone will deliver your food to you. If you are getting a drink, you wait at the register to get your drink. If you are ordering a cocktail, they aren't suuuper complicated, but they do take more time to make. So be patient. We had already gotten dinner somewhere else, and were just killing time before the show started. So drinks were on our menu. I got the cherry almond sour. Absolutely delicious, dangerously drinkable, and hard for me to stop after one. But I did (and switched to a disappointing rose wine which was expected because I just got the cheapest thing to follow up with). The Fella shocked me and got a mai tai! He mentioned that it was generously strong and also very tasty! Scene gets understandably and obviously busy prior to performances. If you are dead set on dining here pre-show, get here early to secure a table (as they are first come, first serve) and to give time for your food order to arrive as well as time for a potential second round. The lines can get long and take some time. And this was noted on a chilly Tuesday night...not the most attended of evenings for Kentucky Center performances. Be patient and give yourself enough time to properly enjoy your visit.

If you're in the mood for a new and modern putt putt experience this is the place to go! 9 holes is…read more$14, unlimited is $25. Puttshack is currently on Groupon and offering a Monday-Friday deal. We went on Sunday and chose unlimited so we could try all 4 courses. You sign up for each course on your phone, they send you a text. The place was crowded, but we didn't have too much trouble moving through the courses. The lights and sound effects throughout the course are fun, our group became very competitive. You can dine or grab drinks at the bar like we did (happy hour during the week). I will say the courses are pretty similar, so it becomes repetitive. For that reason, this is probably a once a year place for me.

I returned with my family for Mother's Day. This was my first experience booking the visit and it…read morewas easy. After visiting the website I chose the location, date, and time. A credit card is needed for the reservation. You have 3 hours ahead of time to cancel for a full refund: Five minutes before our reservation, I got a text to head to our course. Makayla set up our team and the ball assignment. We had a great time competing. The opportunity to win and lose points kept the top scores changing. I'm definitely considering coming back with my youngest for a $25 all day pass.

Wow, wow, WOW! I'm a huge fan of frozen cocktails when it's spring/summer time and South Seas…read morewithout a doubt served me some of the best frozen daiquiri and margarita I've ever had. I didn't play putt putt, but this restaurant truly has it all. Food, drinks, and fun!

We went in for a cocktail round 4pm on Saturday afternoon. We wanted to see if this was a place we…read morecould meet our young adult children and there friends that in town from Germany . We had visited Vernon Lanes on Friday. To have options... We ask to go the bar. Perfect have seat at the bar. Long story short, 2 different female employees were so rude , I went to the ladies room to wash my hands before we ordered a drinks while my husband was looking over the drink menu. I opened to bathroom door it wasn't locked and was immediately yelled . It was a female employee who was gathering her belongings off the floor, apparently she just finished dressing. Fishnets and all.... I apologized closed the door. Waited for her to exit, meanwhile 20 second later another female employee was standing at the back door , I walked towards her 2 steps and said on there's a downstairs also? She replied, no there's nothing downstairs for you. I turned around and walked right back to the bar where my husband was and the 1st female employee from the restroom was telling 5 other employees stand around the counter how rude I was and just walked in on her getting dressed. I never sat down , my husband said is she talking about you? I SAID APPARENTLY, He stood up and we walked out. Come to find out they had a upstairs rude staff

I made reservations for a Wednesday evening to celebrate my mom's 70th Birthday. There were 6 in…read moreour party. From the moment I saw front of the building, I knew this was the right spot for the occasion. The facade put you in mind of an old Hollywood nightclub. We were greeted warmly by the owner, Rick, and seated. The interior of the establishment is a sight to behold. It is so beautifully and tastefully decorated and lit. With low lights, sumptuous decor and a baby grand in the corner, Ricky B's is really reminiscent of the old supper clubs my mom always described going to when she was much younger. Our server was friendly and very professional. Service was reasonably quick and accurate and she was elegant in appearance and in doing her work. We really enjoyed the appetizers. The Brussels sprouts were an absolute standout, flavorful with a bit of caramelization and we actually ordered a third plate when our second one began to disappear. My airline chicken entree was cooked to perfection. My husband enjoyed his burger. Prices were reasonable. The best part was being treated to the wonderful singing and playing from Rick. Rick and crew made it a truly special and unforgettable evening. We are all excited to return. Rick is a wonderfully gracious host.

Ricky B's Club Cafe delivers a seriously fun night out. The live music was great, with high energy…read moreand the kind of vibe that keeps you hanging around for one more song. Food wise, the sea bass was terrific, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. If you want a spot that nails both atmosphere and a solid dinner, this place is worth a visit.

Came here for a birthday hangout and honestly... this was such a good time. We didn't book a formal…read moreevent or anything--just rented a bay, ordered food, and vibed--and it worked out perfectly. From an accessibility standpoint, I was actually impressed. They have an elevator to get to the bays, which was super helpful. I did have to walk a bit once I got off, but overall it wasn't too bad. They also have accessibility options if you want to participate in golfing, which I appreciated even though I didn't personally use them. Now let's talk about the FOOD because that sampler platter?? Worth every bit of that $42. It came with so much food and everything was actually good, not just filler. I also got the lemon pepper wings with buffalo sauce on the side--very meaty, solid portion (6 pieces), and definitely hit. Drinks?? Dangerous in the best way They were STRONG, like I was tipsy after two, but the crazy part is they didn't taste super alcohol-heavy. Perfect if you like cocktails that go down easy but still do their job. Service was on point too. They kept checking on us, bringing stuff out quickly, and we never felt like we were waiting around. We had 6 people and were able to get through a full game within 2 hours, which felt like great timing. Pro tip: get the $100 Topgolf gift card from Costco for $79.99. That alone saved us a good amount since you can use it on both the bay and food.

I'd like to start off by saying that Jim is not a golfer. Not even the teeniest, slightest bit a…read moregolfer. This year my wife's company Christmas get-together was held at Top Golf. I thought "Cool". I'm not a golfer, but I'm not going to turn down a good time. Besides, I've been wanting to see how it turned out, especially after so many people in the area were whining about it going in and messing up their neighborhood. After looking around and watching others I decided that, while I'm not a golfer, that I could be at least as good as some of the others I saw. I'd gone golfing only once, it had been over 25 years since that ill-fated event. We were on the 2nd deck. It was the middle of December. Yes, it was cold, but there are some awesome heaters that kept you warm if you were basically behind the red line. Some asked me if I was cold when I went up to golf. I said "I'm from Michigan. I'm OK in short sleeves until it hits about 40°." This was a catered event, in that the food and beverage were provided by Top Golf. The food was surprisingly good for finger foods. The spinach/artichoke dip was astounding, and the mac & cheese was pretty stellar. Our server (whose name I didn't get) was ever-present and did a great job keeping the area clean and keeping up with our group as far as drinks went. The Golfing portion was actually pretty fun. There were a number of different types of games you could play and the scoring/tracking system was very highly sophisticated. Top Golf is an impressively large, expansive facility. We only got to see a portion of it, but I counted at least 3 bars and a gift shop. While I'm not much of a golfer, this trip to Top Golf was a lot of fun. I think I may want to come back and try it again some time.

Organized a Friday Happy Hour. The happy hour menu at Ruth' Chris is to die for…read more It's a short period from 4-6pm. You can set a reservation if you do it a few days in advance. Otherwise that happy hour spot might be full (in the bar specifically). I love the bar with TVs for....sports of course! It was the NBA playoffs so it was a perfect time for Ruth's Chris Steak house. The beverage Manager Natasha Kuvin is OUTSTANDING! Natasha is consistently kind, extremely professional & personable. She will remember you and take care to make sure reservations are kept & your experience is stress free. THE FOOD & DRINKS are absolutely salivating. The cocktails have fresh clean ingredients that taste like they were harvested that very minute. I love tequila if I drink. However, they have a pomegranate Martini that is so delicious that I abandon my love for tequila for this drink. It's a low cal but high flavor martini. Highly recommend. I REFUSE to leave without burger & fries which can only be ordered from the bar. Hence my reservation for happy hour in the bar. I am a lover of a perfect burger and this has moved to my #1 over all the places I loved when I lived in Manhattan & Boston which I thought could never be beat! It's NOT greasy but juicy with flavor. The best meat ever!! You don't need any condiments!!! It's THAT good. Please note, it takes a bit of time to cook as it's obviously made fresh and thick and chef cooked to perfection. Burger is only in the bar & fries only for dine in! If you order for pick up to go, expect house made chips and not those delicious mouth watering fries. They don't do the fries "to go". I suspect it's to retain the delectable quality of crisp to soft potato taste in each bite. The fries are so delicious. The price and flavors are perfect. I can never finish them as the portions are very generous! The views are unmatched & service outstanding!! You can go out on the balcony as well from the bar. Very relaxing chill vibe. Think small perfect breeze & views of Louisville & beyond. I have been to many Ruth's Chris Steak Houses and this is by far my favorite! Thank you Natasha and team for a memorable experience as always!!

Our daughter, son in law and a friend joined us to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary during…read morehappy hour in the bar area. We were cheerfully greeted by several of the staff as we got off the elevator and were seated immediately. Max was our server and he was very attentive and friendly. We had the ravioli and goat cheese and artichoke dip as appetizers. The dip was served with toasted bread and everyone enjoyed it. The meat ravioli was in a red cream sauce with spinach and was also tasty and it was a large portion. For our meals we all opted for the steak sandwich served with french fries off of the happy hour menu. Great choice. It is a large sandwich with very tender, chuncked steak served with lettuce, onion, tomato and a sauce. Fries were hot but not as crispy as I like them. My husband and I split the sandwich and they cut it in half, split the fries and served it on seperate plates, a nice touch. We were given a complimentary decorated cheesecake with berries, raspberry and chocolate drizzle for our anniversary. Also very nice and tge cheescake was very good, creamy and light. We ordered a slice of carrot cake which we all ate from and had a hard time finishing it, it was very rich, super moist and very flavorful. All in all it was a perfect evening, great food, excellent service, nice atmosphere and wonderful company.

We were here while there was an event at WATERFRONT PARK & A little league event. Needless to say,…read morethey were a bit busy however, it's a large layout with well spaced tables. Our service was great. She was polite & attentive. Checked in a few times with food updates & to top of drinks. Even sent us with to-go cups. We had an order of cheesy bread which was good, hot, fresh, good portion but... we were so hungry I forgot to snap a picture ‍ I did get a picture of my entrée! Blackened fish tacos. Again, hot, fresh & a very good portion. The fish was fresh. Definitely recommend!

Wanted to try Joes while in town for work as I've only ever had steamed crab legs and wanted to try…read morea boil. I got the Joes classic hot and Cajun sauce (7/10). Overall for $50 dollars I don't really think it's worth it unfortunately. Two crab clusters that were not huge and like six shrimp. Ya there's other things but I would call those fillers and I really was wanting the seafood. Also I wouldn't say it was hot. The flavor was fine but the amount of seafood for $50 is why I likely wouldn't order again