I made a reservation to celebrate my daughter's grad school interview in the area. Our server Josh…read morewas amazing and the food was incredible my only complaint is that I filled up on the seafood tower (rookie mistake). The blue crab was to die for and the steaks were cooked and seasoned perfectly. i will be back for sure, consider this place if you're in the area or willing to make the drive. It won't let you down.

I arrived right at 5pm when the opened to get a bar seat. Ken was behind the bar and Immediatly…read moretook care of me. He was awesome, and when the bar got busy he was in his zone. Great bartender. The menu is pricey enough to make the meal need to wow me. The meal wowed me. The manager, Matt I think, came to check on me and genuinely cared about how I felt about the meal. When it was time to leave I asked for the best take out dessert that would hold up in my hotel for a late night snack. Ken immidetaly told me the cheese cake and it showed up 5 mins later. Highly recommend, and hope you get to sit at the bar with Ken.

My husband and I visited the restaurant last week. We had plans afterwards so we did not want any…read moreleft over, so I decided to get the special they advertised in an email. Portions were small. The server let us know that the quality of meat was not the same as their other steaks. I literally said to my husband, this is Jeff Ruby's, how bad can the steak be. No way would they serve bad meat. Well I am sad to say, I have had better steaks at Texas Roadhouse. Yes, that gross. It was over cooked, which with the quality of the meat might have been a blessing. I could barely cut it because it was such bad quality. I did not say anything because well the server did warn me right!? My husband got a larger filet and mac and cheese. My husband's dinner was good but he said to me. I have met the owner and his daughter personally. I have dined at the restaurant more times than I can count, and have a hard time believing that meal was severed there if I hadn't experienced it myself, and that they advertised the meal. Very disappointed and do not recommend anyone getting the steak and lobster special. With Louisville having so many fine dining restaurants, I am still shocked they would chance serving such a poor quality meat.

By far a most delectable steakhouse nestled in center of Louisville. Vibrant decor and amazing…read moreservice from everyone from head server to busboys all coordinated to deliver impeccable service Food is delicious Their Ruby roll competes with the best sushi I have had globally featuring a charred sushi roll with lobster asparagus and filet mignon The boneless strip steal was prepared perfectly with the right temperature and the baked potato with butter and sour cream completed the meal Too filled with any more room for dessert but we were given a gratis anniversary cupcake The barrel aged old fashioned was perfect

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.

100 percent yes to the shrimp po boy. Shrimp was perfectly battered and fried. Really good size…read more Comes with seasoned chips. To be honest, everything coming out of that kitchen looked amazing so I doubt you can get it wrong.

Food excellent Service top notch…read more Ambiance is like going to a speakeasy and gaining permission to come in. We have eaten here several times on Sundays before UL games and being surrounded by CARDS fans and this ambience is to die for do yourself a favor check it out.

That photo is the smallest glimpse into this experience. I needed both hands for how fast the meat…read morewas coming! We visited this weekend to celebrate a birthday. It's on the pricier side but if you come hungry, I'd say it's well worth it for the amount you can eat and the quality. You begin with the AYCE salad bar, which has a wide range of olives, cheeses, salad toppings, smoked salmon, and even a delightful cold apple salad and potato salad. When we were seated, hot dishes came quickly. I loved all the sides - fried polenta, fried banana, mashed potatoes and cheese bread. You could request a few additional side items complimentary. I tried the fried yucca and was glad I did. Now, the MEAT! Once you turn your card to green, be ready! There was a constant flow of Gaucho chefs with the different varieties of meat. They were very attentive asking preference on cuts. When I was getting full, I wanted just one last piece of picanha. Not one, not two, but three Gaucho chefs stopped by within approximately one minute asking if there was a particular cut I would like while the first chef had gone back to the kitchen. The service was incredible.

My friends and I dined here and got the full Churrasco Experience(tm)!…read more As always I aim for the filet mignon, picahnia and the garlic variations. They were so, so delicious. I'm also a sucker for their carbs - pao de queijo are a favorite of mine (I make them from scratch at home) and the yucca fries were not dense like other yucca fries I've had before. We all got seconds of our favorite appetizers and I went ahead with the dessert and drink - they do not disappoint! The service was incredibly friendly and answered all of our questions about pronunciation, followed up on our requests for particular meat and kept checking in on us. The vibe is of a high class dining establishment and the staff are in nice uniforms, hats off to them!

Amazing food and equally amazing service. Quality steaks cooked exactly the way you want it. Highly…read morerecommend for a vintage Jeffersonville vibe.

Service 10/10 Cheyenne was amazing! Super attentive. Explained everything and all her…read morerecommendations were wonderful. Made my 30th birthday special. Food 10/10 I mean literally my boyfriend and I were overwhelmed at how wonderful everything looked, how delicious it was. Multiple times we brought it up in conversation. The food felt like an experience. Steak 10/10 (I know I said food but this has to be in its own category) oh my gosh. Please go get the Delemonico cut, medium. It melts in your mouth, no need for A1. This cut was recommended by Cheyenne and she got it spot on! Ambiance felt like home, everyone was friendly. The manager even came to our table so we were able to compliment them personally. We definitely found our favorite place to eat in Louisville. Thank you Cast Iron for a wonderful night!

Wow this place is spectacular. We were able to get a reservation for a Saturday night for my beau's…read moreearly birthday celebration. I was able to ask questions on the Open table app about reservation and options available at such a later dinner time. They said everything would be available except when we got there the branzino wasn't available which was fine, we didn't want it anyways. Our server Colton was wonderful! He was very knowledgeable of the menu drinks and what was available. We did end up ordering some drinks. The Gazoz (nonalcoholic) & CSA sour both great and the flavors were very pleasing. We already browsed at the menu beforehand so we went in knowing we were going to get the Shefha, I let the birthday boy make the picks we got the crispy cauliflower and og hummus with the lamb and kept everything else as is and of course we got the included dessert plus a knafeh for the birthday boy. I don't want to spoil anything, but the food was exceptional! There was no crumbs left from us, we devoured everything that was brought out. We loved all the flavors profiles and the timing of each dish was perfect. We never felt rushed or overwhelmed. Colton was excellent throughout the entire meal, checking in on us and the rest of the servers who brought out the dishes were excellent at explaining the dishes to us. Our water cups were never empty and the vibes were so relaxed and casual. We will definitely be back because we fell in love with a few dishes that we can't stop thinking about and will have to come back. Definitely for the chocolate babka! I got some to go because I don't think I could have waited for the next time.

I made this reservation two months in advance and was very excited to try the food. While the…read morepresentation was incredible, I found the food itself to be fairly average and perhaps a little overhyped. Our reservation was at 8:45 p.m., and the staff made us feel rushed to order and finish our meal. I understand that the kitchen and restaurant need to close, but reservations should not be offered that late if guests cannot enjoy the full dining experience without feeling rushed.

Must try: Rib-Eye Steak and Asparagus side dish!…read more Why: That rib-eye steak (medium-rare) was so dang juicy, tender, and flavorful. I could taste the buttery goodness and loved the chimichurri sauce. Neat experience to see the waiter flame up to melt the butter and burn the rosemary on top. The asparagus with parmigiano-regianno cheese and guanciale (salt cured pork bits) was also amazing. Plate presentation also looked great. Notes: I came on a Sunday evening and they weren't too busy. I sat at the bar to eat dinner. I had a long travel day so wanted to treat myself to a steak dinner. Waiter/bartender was welcoming and helpful. Spacious and clean restaurant. Clean bathrooms also. Great place for date night!

Edit added next day: I should maybe add a star for the managements quick response when i emailed…read morethem the review. Or maybe not. But I believe they were sincere when they said they took my comments seriously and will look into the problems i noted. Original review below. Such a disappointment in so many ways. It started off nicely enough as I arrived for my reservation. I was given a choice of seating preferences (bar vs table) and my window-side table had a nice view outside and of the beautifully appointed room. Unfortunately things went downhill from there. I started with a drink and an appetizer as I considered the entree options. Prosciutto Montaditos: "toast topped with spreadable cheese and house-cured ham, drizzled with honey. The toast wasn't. It more resembled stale bread that was heated too long in a toaster oven: so dry it shattered into crumbs when I bit into it, with no browning on the outside and devoid of any flavor. The cheese, which might have been chèvre, was fine, but there was way too much of it. There was so little prosciutto (one thin slice per toast piece) that it could hardly be detected on its own and when I tried a small piece by itself I honestly couldn't tell the difference between this and something I'd buy at the grocery. But Cured specializes in house-cured meats so I expected to be wowed. As well, the honey drizzle was insufficient. When my waiter returned, not commenting on the mess of crumbs all over the table I made from attempting to eat this, and the substantial uneaten portions of bread and cheese, I placed my entree order. Knowing that the steaks here are a la carte, and sides are typically ordered separately (and the sides offered are very few) I inquired about the Rabo De Toro (oxtail, bell peppers, onions, garlic, carrots slow cooked with tomato paste and red wine), asking if it is a stew, like other oxtail preparations I have had. His answer was vague but he seemed to be saying yes. I ordered that. Entree arrived while I was still working on my appetizer, mid-chew with toast in hand. I had to scramble to make room for him to put it on my small table. Poor timing; a big no-no in a high end restaurant. It wasn't a stew. It was basically two chunks of meat on the plate, with a sauce on the side. It was tasty to be sure, and cooked expertly, but without any substantial vegetables (they were cooked down and used as a mirepoix to flavor the sauce) this disappeared quickly and left me wondering why I ordered it. The wording on the menu was so misleading, being more of a recipe than a description. And what's with the large flower on the plate? Edible flowers such as nasturtiums are welcome but this was something else so I asked Chatgpt which thinks it is a "purple orchid, most likely a Dendrobium, commonly used as an edible-looking but typically garnish-only on restaurant plates." So it may or may not be edible but it certainly wasn't appealing. Inedible or inappropriate garnishes have no business being on a food plate. I was drinking lightly that night so I kept it to one Aperol Spritz. It was good but why the tiny straw that didn't even reach the bottom of the glass? When the level got low and I could no longer use the straw I couldn't drink it without spilling ice and drink on myself given the rounded shape of the stem glass. When the waiter came back after I finished (the only time he did so) he asked how things were. "Well, since you asked," I began, calmly and clearly telling him of the many ways I was disappointed. He listened but didn't ask any followup questions, nor offered to pass on the feedback. All he did was apologize for my experience. Which was nice but woefully insufficient given the level of my dissatisfaction that I made clear. When he then asked if I wanted dessert I had to suppress a laugh! I wasn't going to take a chance of anything else going wrong. Even if was comped (which would be the courteous and appropriate thing to do in this situation but certainly not expected or required) I would have passed on it. He then returned with my check. Could things get any worse? Apparently they could. After a momentary shock looking at the huge number I quickly realized he gave me the wrong check! Easily straightened out as I looked around and saw another dining party also looking confused. As we exchanged checks between us I inquired how their meal went. Apparently they were satisfied. I'm happy for them. Mistakes happen and no big deal, but it was a darkly comical way to add insult to this highly disappointing experience. Before I left I stopped at the front to talk to the host, a young man. I again calmly explained my disappointment and asked that he pass on the feedback. He wouldn't even make eye contact, just sullenly looked down and muttered some sort of apology and assured me that he would pass it on. I doubt that he did. As I left he wished me, "Have a nice day," the sarcasm and derision inescapable. I wished him the same.

If you have dietary restrictions and are looking for a restaurant on Louisville's Bourbon Row, this…read moreplace is simply amazing! We walked in off the street and asked the host whether accommodating a vegetarian with additional dietary restrictions would be an issue. Within minutes of being seated, Chef Ciro Matteo Pirozzi came to our table, carefully discussed my restrictions, and personally helped create a wonderful dinner for me. The staff, food, and ambiance made it such a memorable evening that we returned the following night. Chef Ciro again took the time to walk the staff through his recommendations, and our second experience was every bit as exceptional as the first. From the general manager and chef to the entire staff, everyone made us feel genuinely welcomed and cared for. If you are visiting Louisville's Bourbon Row--especially if you have dietary restrictions--I highly recommend this restaurant!

We came for dinner- group of 6. We had a reservation, but we arrived early, so we went downstairs…read moreto their bar. They have a sweet vault door to get in. There were many seats at the bar as well as couch and chair areas. They also have bathrooms down there. Service was outstanding. We had a bourbon flight and some cocktails. Our server even took group pics for us. He also provided menus so we could be prepared for dinner. When our table was ready, we reconciled our check and headed back upstairs. Upstairs, we had amazing service also. I ordered a cocktail that they had on the downstairs menu, and not the regular menu. It did not faze our server. He said he would figure it out- and he did! After a round of drinks, we stayed with appetizers: meatballs, fritto misto, piatto di frutti di mare and the crab cake. Everything was devoured. I loved the crab cake and the meatballs. The fried calamari was pretty standard and the cold seafood platter was fine- I had an oyster off of it. For dinner, I had the "Pappardelle" : short rib ragu alla bolognese, grano padano, and added two seared scallops. Wow. The pasta is homemade. It was phenomenal. My husband had the "Maiale" : 16oz pork chop, cauliflower puree, chard, stone fruit, bourbon glaze. It was a large portion and cooked perfectly. So good. Our friends had steaks and sides, so I was able to try the Mac and cheese- which did not get congealed! The corn was delicious and the mushrooms were a variety. Of course we had dessert. I asked for cannoli and they had it! They weee not soggy. I had three different favors. I love cannoli. These were really good. We also shared the millionaire's tart and some sort of apple crumble with ice cream. Yum. We had more round of drinks throughout including some fun ones - see the treasure chest video. I would recommend this place. They have a great menu. Drinks were awesome. Service topped everything. They went out of their way for us multiple times. Thanks so much. We can't wait to come back again.

This restaurant is amazing!! I was there on a Wednesday evening with 3 other people. We sat out…read moreback on the pation. It was absolutely beautiful. It was a warm day and there were 4 fans helping circulate the air. There was also a small stage where a lovely woman sang a mix of Spanish and English songs. She was fantastic! The food was amazing! All of us got different dishes and we all loved them! I got the Ropa Vieja en Lata which was delicious!! It's served in a can that they opened table aide with a short history of lesson as to why. It was a great experience! The reat of the table got the Vaca Frita, the Cuban sandwich, and the Pescado Crujiente. Everyone raved about their food. I'll definitely be back to try their whole menu!

What a joke of a place!! Totally regret taking a taxi here ...what a waste of money!…read more Firstly, the person at the check in stand was horrible! And turned even worse and angry when I said I wanted a table as opposed to the offers bar. Not sure why these hosts at restaurant take such issue with a single person wanting a table rather than be crammed into a bar seat and then receive mediocre service from the bartenders! So I was told I had to wait 20 minutes. When they came to get me, guess where they sat me...in the bar!! WTAF?? Yes it was on a table, a broken table, unclean and sticky, but still in the bar in a crowded spot. As expected, zero service! I had to wait to even be greeted and when finally greeted...all I got was "what do you want to order?"! No help, no introduction, no hello or welcome! I was trying to figure out the menu and the bartender offered nothing! Said he would come back and then just disappeared! After about 10 minutes I chose to leave! What a mess! Maybe it's good...but I don't know and won't ever. I'll just go to a mom and pop place another night!