It's been a while since we visited Silver Dollar, I'm talking old ownership, pre-Covid long time ago. And let me tell you, it's obvious there's new ownership, new style, new menu and all for the better. The decor was giving a Bakersfield California vibe right in Louisville Kentucky. Visually appealing, honky Tonk with a small splash of humor. The day we went, was a sunny spring, I preferred indoor - we were sat at a super spacious booth. Menu is one page but they absolutely nailed it. He ordered a Hemingway. It came in a beautiful copper coupe with a dehydrated orange slice. Classy, cool with a kick. We started with the Mexican Hot Cheese dip. It's not your typical queso -- this had chilis, onions, garlic, jalapeños as toppings and it was delicious. It was accompanied by house made chips. The cheese though... Hubs had fried catfish with the Nashville Hot option and I had a Caesar salad with fried chicken. Fried Nashville hot catfish verdict - Very good, very spicy, very crispy. Caesar with chicken...I stole a crouton off the top, "that garlic crouton was amazing, I could eat those like a snack." The salad itself was divine. The dressing is light, you can taste the green chilis without the spicy kick. I could eat this salad every day! Of course we had to try the Mexican crème brûlée. Super creamy, chocolatey with spice custard with a delicate brûlée sugar on top, garnished with fresh strawberries. Same restaurant, new flavors better service, awesome experience. read more

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Recently had a mediocre visit to Silver Dollar that left me smelling like grease and unhappy with the vibe and food. First off - I love this local gem, and I think it was just an odd/off night. It started with a scary trip to the ladies room, and it was just a mess. The first part of our evening (meeting friends) was great. Cocktails were tasty and the music was vibing. Fried pickles were AWESOME. At one point, the bartender changed the record and it became crazy loud - we literally couldn't hear the person 2 feet away speaking. A member of our party got up and asked the bartender if he could turn it down (asked politely), and was ignored. Literally ignored - bartender looked at my friend and the just walked away (and not to turn down the music). Next cocktail was AWFUL... food came out, and it was hot but nothing great; fries were oily. Churros were tough and overcooked as well. Our server (a younger woman) was attentive and friendly, and that was the highlight of our visit. She did turn down the music when we asked (and after another table I believe also asked). It wasn't a busy night, and I love the vinyl vibe and cool venue - we will come back and try again, but when 3 cocktails, an appetizer, and entree cost close to $100 before tip (for 2 - our friends were the same, so $200 for a table), you really need to be on point and provide solid service. read more

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Stopped in while visiting from out of town to meet up with friends for brunch. It wasn't until I was sitting down that I realized I had been here before, and that it had been good--still was! There are a lot of brunch cocktails (variations of mimosas and bloody marys, beer and tomato juice concoctions) and there massive bar if you're wanting something else. Prices on all pretty fair and pours are generous. For the food, I had the chicken and waffles and it was really good--the waffle was crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, perfectly toasted. I love the overall ambience/atmosphere of this place. Our server was fantastic, very kind and efficient. Didn't rush us out as we took our time with each course and spent the morning catching up. read more

The Silver Dollar - Bloody Mary - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We went there during the day when they had brunch. Two of us got steak and eggs. They literally did not season the steak nor the eggs at all. The just threw in the skillet and took it off. My friend had the biscuits and gravy and she said it seemed like something was missing in it. She thinks flour was missing. Parking was easy. There was street parking and it was free. Our server was attentive though. I have no desire to come back unless it's just for drinks. read more

I have been to The Silver Dollar for dinner many times, but my husband and I recently went to try out their brunch! We brought our two dogs and sat on the outdoor covered patio. Our server was very friendly! I had a mimosa and my husband had a coffee. We started off with the Biscuit Basket that comes with apple butter, butter, and syrup. They were perfect Southern-style biscuits, and I loved the variety of things to eat them with. For our meals, we had the Huevos Rancheros, Chicken & Waffles, and the special of the day - Al Pastor Tacos. Everything was so delicious! While it was a warm day out, they had fans on the patio that really helped! The party lights and fun decor really set the mood even for brunch! We'll definitely be back for brunch again! read more

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Really disappointed from what it used to be. I would take my out of town friends here but no more. Staff is still friendly but food is way overpriced and not good. Fried okra was still slimy, and interestingly, we didn't even order it (but had to pay). Someone at the table commented it looked interesting, server disappeared and 10 min later a runner shows up with it ! Umm, huh? They do have an extensive bourbon selection but they serve it in shot glasses. Go to bourbon's bistro for a real bourbon experience. read more

The Silver Dollar - $14 bourbon in a shot glass . - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We visited on a Friday night for dinner and throughly enjoyed ourselves. Our server was attentive and helpful. Our food was fantastic and came out exactly as we asked for. I loved the music and found out that all their music is played off of vinyl. Loved the old firehouse atmosphere. A great place to stop in Louisville. read more

The Silver Dollar - Bar - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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The server was great and they fresh squeezed grapefruit for my mimosa, by request. The atmosphere is very bar-like and the food was basic but good. read more

The Silver Dollar - The classic - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We have always loved going to Silver Dollar over the years. There was a point post covid where things changed a little and now there's been a revamp on the menu so we wanted to check it out. There's more of a tex-mex vibe so that was a little bit of a change instead of the old honky tonk vibe it used to have. The food was good but I was a little disappointed a lot of the cocktails are no longer on the menu. We sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly and our food was brought to us pretty quickly. We will still continue to go, it's just not quite the same as it used to be. read more

The Silver Dollar - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We stopped in at the Silver Dollar as we explored Frankfort Avenue post dinner at a nearby establishment. Since it was only 8 PM on a Saturday, we weren't ready to call it a night and decided to do reconnaissance for a future visit. This place was hopping and we threaded our way through to find seating near the back, but it was worthwhile. The music was a mix of Bob Seger and Wanda Jackson (reminiscent of Patsy Cline) in block sets -- no complaints here! The building was a former firehouse and has exposed brick, high ceilings, and a large glass garage door on the front facade. The original fire pole is also still installed near the front of the restaurant, but can no longer be used and is boarded up top. Darn. We had a beer while we took it all in and this is a great place to people watch and chill. Bar staff were all quite friendly and nice -- I even met one that I would have been happy to take home! (Just kidding -- he ran too fast for me to catch him.) Also, I want to mention that this place smells divine. It reminded me of a pleasant smokehouse bacon-y perfume and one of the barkeeps informed me that it is the result of the pork belly they serve. Mmmm. We have a plan to return in the future to dine and imbibe. I'll be logging miles at the track in the meantime. :) read more

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I was looking for something on Frankfort Ave and I tried the shrimp and grits and it was delicious! I'd like to come back for brunch and try their other foo read more

Went there with my wife and daughter for a Sunday morning brunch before the bats game. Let's start with a service our bartender Blake did a great job on both explaining and making the cocktails for the girls as well as passing on some of his bourbon knowledge. Sampled a few of their wide selection of bourbons, including a couple of their own barrel picks. The food was very good as well, and my wife tried the pancakes, I opted for the Heuvos Rancheros which was fantastic. My daughter had a breakfast sandwich which was good as well. Definitely laid-back vibe in the restaurant, including the outdoor patio that said, the service was on point and food was great. Great start to the day provided by the team at Silverdollar. read more

A casual no-frills tavern with amazing selection of bourbon. My buddy and I came for a flight of the hard-to-find and expensive Pappy Van Winkle. I called around and Silver Dollar was one of few with entire family: 10, 12, 13 (rye), 15, 20 and 23 year. We samples all but the 20yr as it and 23 yr were super expensive. We split a 1.5oz pour between two 3/4 oz pours. It was a once in a lifetime experience! My favorite was the 15yr, if you want to save money on the older years. The food was good. I enjoyed steak with seasoned fries. It is higher end of standard tavern fare. The bourbon selection is the real gem here. read more

The Silver Dollar - Pappy Van Winkle flight - once in lifetime experience! - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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What a great spot for food and bourbon. Rustic feel and very foodie choice of dishes. Staff was very helpful and efficient. They have a nice back patio as well. Some parking but it's right next to a residential neighborhood so ride share is best. Really enjoyed the experience and you should as well. read more

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The Silver Dollar is BACK! The restaurant is under new management/ownership and since I personally know one of the owners, I was invited last night to their friends and family night! The restaurant still has some of its iconic items such as strung Christmas lights, a wall full of bourbon (since it's a hot bourbon spot), the garage door, chicken & waffles, and their outdoor patio (but with a face lift)! A few new touches is a revamped menu, no more condiment/silverware baskets on the tables, and refinished tables made from Stitzel-Weller rickhouse wood! At our table we had chips/salsa, chimichurri steak frites, salmon, shrimp & grits, avocado salad, and brussel sprouts! All tasty, especially those brussels and the shrimp & grits which were made with smoked gouda and pimento cheddar. A couple bourbon connoisseurs with us had the Old Fashion and raved about it! They also chose to taste several pours selected from the massive book of bourbon? My Kentucky Mule was good too... packed with crushed ice and just the right amount of bourbon to ginger beer! My only compliant to it would be the paper straw. Sodas are served in the can. They are currently operating on a limited schedule due to still trying to complete their staff and keep in mind that the staff is new so offer some grace... but get out there and give the refreshed Dollar a go! read more

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Traveling for work and my team wanted to go grab dinner. They've been with the company for years so make regular trips to Louisville, so they know the area. I'm only three months in and it's my first trip to the area. Dinner as a team and they picked The Silver Dollar. This is a neighborhood bar with a southern-inspired menu with some Mexican twists. We all ordered beverages...beers for my colleagues and a margarita for me. The margarita was pretty basic with not salt, no lime (until I asked for one). The mix was okay but it needed the hit of lime acidity. With the lime it was decent. For appetizers we got fried pickles and Brussels sprouts. The Brussels sprouts were really good and the pickles were as advertised. For entrees we got a variety...pulled pork sandwich with no bun, shrimp and grits, catfish sandwich and taquitos for me. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. For me the taquitos had a really good filling and the salad was a nice counterpoint for the fried taquitos. read more

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Great cold beer, happy hour, hot chicken. Come on by for a cold one a good beer or a good bite of food. read more

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Fun place to go for dinner and drinks. They change the vinyls playing behind the bar as you enjoy your meal. Typical bar food, fun date night option. read more

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Super laid back brunch in a rainy Saturday morning was wonderful. We sat on the back covered patio which has a vintage lived in vibe. Service was very attentive. We had the biscuit basket which was served very hot with apple butter and a sweet butter syrup. The drop biscuits were our favorite part. The egg dishes were good but could have had a bit more flavor. Coffee was refilled promptly. Easy QR code pay for the check. We would go back for the service and ambiance. read more

Start the timer! Seated at 7pm. 7:02 menus and water brought to the patio. 7:03 returned and drinks ordered Old fashioned. With Makers mark. 7:07 dinner ordered! Chicken and Waffles, Steak Frites. Ok we tried the Old Fashioned's and wow, we had a struggle not to just chug them down! Perfectly smooth, slightly smoky and sweet with not too much bitterness. A muddled orange peel but no cherry. It wasn't needed anyway! Made by none other than Charles, our server! 7:30 dinner delivered and it looks great, until we cut into the steak(which looked cooked perfectly on the outside, but turned out to be well done and though we hated to do it we just had to send the steak back. In the meantime, munched on some of the best fries in Louisville, the Truffle Fries with that steak Frites plate. Wow. Perfectly crisp on the outside, just the right amount of give in the middle, and not overly truffle in flavor. Perfect New steak at 7:46pm. Cooked as expected and bursting with flavor. Issue rectified. It happens. 7:55pm asked for check. 7:58pm bill received and paid. Thanks to Charles, our server! read more

The Silver Dollar - Chicken and Waffle - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Service went well Passing thru from indy and wanted chicken livers, they didn't have them til 300 so stopped back by on way home. Great tasting and the were chopped up smaller with great breading and dipping sauce! read more

Very cute restaurant with delicious food. We saw the chicken and waffles online in reviews, but they weren't on the menu. We asked the server about them and he said they could make them without any hesitation. We also got the biscuit basket appetizer. So delicious! There was a little bit of a wait for the food to come out, but nothing crazy and very much worth it. read more

The Silver Dollar - Chicken & Waffles - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Silver dollar isn't what it used to be. It's still good although I would recommend going in with different expectations from a year or so ago. read more

A good meal to start off our weekend in Louisville. The drinks had mixed reviews - old fashioned was great the Bloody Mary and strawberry something were not good. The food was tasty and the outdoor patio was nice. The service was good although it seemed we didn't have one server but rather many. read more

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Food and bar menus are both great. Servers always have great recommendations. It's a wonderful place to take friends from out of town.

Used to love this place and used to get the chilaquiles with smoked chicken nearly every weekend, but it left the menu during Covid. After the recent reopening I saw it had returned to the (online) menu so I went in during brunch to revisit. Didn't see the smoked chicken as an option for the dish, but asked and was told I could get it, so I did. However what came out was the chilaquiles as on the menu without the chicken, and was given a separate bowl of not-smoked chicken tossed in some red sauce. So I had an $11 plate of chips with cheese and verde and Cisco chicken for $6. Disappointed the original dish didn't really return, and even more disappointed I was still sold it and was given a make-shift substitution. Just be honest. Oh well. Several other complaints, but I'll just leave it at that. Hate it because I was so excited. read more

Best chicken livers this side of the Mississippi. Silver dollar is in an old firehouse that serves whiskey for days and has a classic phonograph with some classic 80s country hits playing. read more

It's sixty three degrees outside, gentlemen. There's no need to have the low hanging air ducts blowing full blast on the backs of people's necks. Your customers don't require refrigeration. Lastly, if you're going to serve a salad with fried chicken, don't serve it so well done it requires both a fork and a knife. read more

I can only imagine that the pandemic was not kind. I used to be wowed when I came here, but they're clearly not recovered - understaffed and over worked was definitely apparent in their staff, but they were clearing working with an arm behind their back (the bartender had his arm in a sling!) We arrived before the brunch crowd started arriving - but they clearly aren't fully staffed yet. I'm really hoping they are able to pivot and recover for my next trip to Louisville. read more

The Silver Dollar - Steak & Eggs - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I came in for a late night snack on Easter. I sat at the bar and was seated for a while before I was acknowledged. The queso was thick and a little too spicy. The sweet potato fries were good and the honey mustard was actually really good. The shrimp and grits were average at best and very plain. The music and ambience were the star of the show. The pineapple julep was delicious and music choices on the record player were tasteful. It was great for a onetime stop in for a late meal, but probably won't be back. read more

Stopped in to Silver Dollar at the tail end of their brunch service, but we were just there for a drink. I love the inside of Silver Dollar - it's so cozy. We sat at the bar and had a beer while we waited for our friends. I tried the Maine Beer Co. that was on draft. I hadn't heard of them before and the beer was really good - a Lunchtime IPA, I believe. I'd definitely order it again. It was just nice enough and sunny enough that the outdoor patio looked inticing. We all ordered Kentucky coffees and Irish coffees and sat out in the sun for a while to catch up. The patio at Silver Dollar is going to be our new place to be this spring, for sure. We made sure to finish up before 3pm since they close for a bit before dinner service starts on Saturdays. read more

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First time. I got chicken livers- trash real good. My family got salmon and kids Mac and cheese with fries Salmon was fresh and great size. Green beans were cooked perfectly (crispy) and the Mac was perfect. The only issue was a little too much garlic. Service was attentive And noise level a little more noisy for dinner. read more

TLDR: Hearty brunch eats with well executed cocktails all while being surrounded by honky tonk eccentric decor. Vibe: 4/5. Very hipster neighborhood watering hole feel to the establishment. You enter the building through a large garage bay door, remincent to a firehouse. A long wooden bar spans the length of the restaurant with booths adjacent to it. Christmas lights are strung throughout the back of the bar to add a fun tackiness to the restaurant. The restaurant was predominantly lit by natural light spilling in from the bay door. Service: 5/5. We went for brunch on a Saturday at 10am right when they opened so it was before the brunch rush. We were immediately greeted at the bay door and seated in a booth. Our waitress was great at getting our drinks and food in a timely manner. We had to be somewhere at 11am, so the wait staff was able to get us our bill quickly and without hunting someone down. Food/Drinks: 5/5. For a self proclaimed bourbon bar, in bourbon country, I had high standards for my mint julep. The Silver Dollar did not disappoint. Picturesque execution in a silver cup over flowing with finely shaved ice. Underneath the iceberg lied freshly muddled mint paired with a perfectly balanced cocktail of bourbon and simple syrup. Extremely refreshing way to start my morning. Entrees we're equally as impressive. The spicy chilaquiles had the perfect amount of spice from the sauce while preserving the crunch from the tortilla chips, a challenging feat nonetheless. The chili cheese hash was also a tasty choice. Crunchy shredded potatoes paired nicely with the house made texas style chili and dippy egg. Both entrees together played off each other nicely, giving us the perfect spicy, savory tex-mex feast. read more

The Silver Dollar - Mint Julep - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Haven't been here in a long time. Went to the Aglimmer at the waterfront botanical gardens and this was close so decided to eat here. I made a reservation on open table but didn't need one. Very scant crowd. There were 3 people behind the bar it appeared, to bartend for maybe 8-10 people seated at the bar. Turns out one was sort of filling in for all areas. He ran food, bartended and checked on tables. Maybe the manager? We were seated and it was quite some time before a waiter arrived. He dropped off water and menus and said he would be back in a while. (It was a really long while) There were three other tables with people at them. Mostly empty. It was a LONG time waiting. Finally I decided maybe I just needed to go to the bar to order drinks. I went and stood there for a while. Couldn't get the attention of either bartender. Felt invisible. Finally as I was standing at the bar the waiter came to the table. Hubby called me back over. Waiter finally showed up. I ordered a knob creek with gingerale. He had some Mexican beer concoction. We didn't want him to leave because now we realize he is the only waiter and obviously 4 tables to wait on was too many. We quickly ordered appetizer and meals. Hubby ordered the brisket sandwich with fries and I ordered the fried chicken sandwich with Nashville hot seasoning. We also ordered mac n cheese. We had fried pickles also. We both really liked the fried pickles. Not greasy, tart, crisp, hot. And the sauce for the pickles was really good. My drink came and it didn't taste right. Definitely not gingerale. Sometimes bartenders think they can "make" gingerale....you can't. Or the gingerale was so flat it ruined the drink. I didn't drink it. Hubbys brisket was tender and good, but a bit too saucy but he liked the flavor and it wasn't chewy or too fatty. My chicken sandwich was small. I am 5' tall with very small hands and my palm is bigger than the chicken sandwich. Really small. Like almost slider small. I generally think portions are too big so it didn't bother me as I can't normally eat an entire sandwich. This was about 6 bites if that. Definitely no larger than 3 ounces of chicken breast. The flavor was really good. But for $18 it was a lot for a very small sandwich. The Mac n cheese was creamy and good but very rich. It had a ton of cheese on it. If you like cheese you will like it. In Louisville if I am having a Nashville hot chicken I compare it to Royals because nobody does the chicken sandwich better. If you compared the two, royals sandwich is about 1 and 1/2 or 2 times the size. Their breasts are thick and plump with plenty of chicken and breading. This was tiny and skinny. Royals sandwich is under $13 and includes a side. This did too but at half the size and it was $18. The service was slow for sure but it seemed like that was a result of not enough staff. Overall it was not a great experience. Drinks were not great, took about 25 minutes to get a drink. And food was good enough but I wouldn't say good enough for the bill to be $100. read more

The Silver Dollar - Chicken sandwich about 3 ounce piece of chicken and breaded and seasoned. - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I was really excited that The Silver Dollar opened back up, I loved going there pre COVID, so I made reservations for brunch as soon as I heard they were reopening. I wanted to try something new so I went with the chicken sandwich, the chicken was juicy but the sandwich itself was a little dry, it came with ranch but it was to thin and didn't make for clean eating. I think it would be better with an aioli or thicker sauce. Hubby got the Texas style hash browns and was pretty pleased. I snuck a piece of the meat off his plate and it was super tender! I can never decide between savory or sweet for brunch so we got the Churro French Toast to share and it stole the show. It came with candied almonds that added a crunch. IMO French toast can get a little soggy so I appreciated the additional texture. Overall food was pretty good, I want to go back to try the dinner menu. I will say service was great and they had these awesome tokens you could flip over to signal to the waiter you needed service. I absolutely love this idea! It's nice to be able to let the waiter know you need something without having to flag them down. Great idea, turned my 3.5 star review to a 4. read more

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One of my favorite brunches in the city. Lots of drink options to pair with plates and sides to create your own journey. The Huevos Rancheros is second to none. read more

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Slow brunch morning. Waited way too long for food, then 20 min for a mayo. Food went downhill. Keep employees off phones, might help service. read more

First of all if you are here for breakfast don't pass on the biscuit basket. Light, fluffy, crispy and buttery. Our classic breakfasts were perfect! Excellent gravy! The hashbrown casserole was delicious! What a fun place! It's an old firehouse. The stack of LP's in the corner were rotated through on the record player and kept us thinking of Marty Robbins. Staff were funny and attentive. Decently priced. Will definitely come back for lunch or dinner. read more

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I was excited to try this well reviewed spot for a weekend early lunch. Sadly, left super disappointed. First, my hot chicken sandwich arrived looking slightly odd. Was smaller than the bun, which is rare for any a normal thigh sandwich. Oh well, thought I'd try for flavor. which while heavily oily, was flavorful for 1st few bites. Then it gave way to the toughest chicken I can remember being served:( it's as if the suspect piece had been carved wrong. Hard to even cut with a knife. To add to the disappointment, server was so busy rolling silver, I never saw him again after food arrived. $38 spent w/ side of potatoes & bloody Mary, w/ a different staff member closing us out. So didn't want to Stiff the entire staff but ridiculous to spend close to $40 for something mostly unedible w/ no staff attentive enough to tell about it read more

Excellent food and ambience! Cool cocktails and outstanding service too. Pricey but worthwhile!