Had another great evening at Uptown tonight. We generally sit at the bar this time of year (unless the air conditioning is too cold, then we sit outside). Sitting at the bar tonight, on a Wednesday, was very pleasant. The bar stools are quite comfortable. And tonight the doors to the outside patio were open; so it was sort of like sitting both inside and outside. Gerald, bartender extraordinaire, was amazing as usual. He is super attentive, knows how to properly make cocktails, and has one of the best personalities you would ever want for a bartender. If I were to ever open a bar or restaurant, I would try to steal him from Uptown. My husband and I had the $5 Whisky Wednesday bourbon to start (this alternates weekly, tonight was Buffalo Trace). Then we had our usual house salads, which are truly delicious. Probably the best salads on Bardstown Road or maybe even all of Louisville. The beer is always very cold. The service is quick and friendly. Bathrooms are clean and private. Not sure what I would change about the place except maybe less air conditioning sometimes. If you haven't been (or haven't been for a while), go check it out. read more

We were able to visit the Uptown Cafe booth at the Dare to Care's Taste of Derby charitable event. Their item of a pulled pork barbecue sandwich with pickled red onions was delicious and was featured on a tender bun. We look forward to visiting the brick and mortar location to try other menu items. read more

Uptown Cafe - Uptown Cafe at Dare to Care's Taste of Derby charitable event - New American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The food portion was perfect. I got the combo which consisted of drink, salad and choice of sandwich. The salad was very fresh with delicious dressing. I selected the chicken salad that was very flavorful with fruit, nuts and nice size pieces of chicken. The service was timely and friendly. Definitely going back...there salads are the best I've had. read more

Uptown Cafe - This is their chef salad, unbelievable it's so huge. tomatoes, cucumbers, turkey and ham, lettuce, croutons, cheese, bacon. - New American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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My first time trying, walking into the cafe the music is not loud and over powering, plenty of seating options, FULL BAR!! Especially for the bourbon enthusiasts, over 200 bourbons av They have a weekly newsletter with specials and Whiskey Wednesdays $5 old fashions. I like the location plenty of sidewalks to take an evening stroll. Staff is very professional. Lunch menu and hours dinner menu hours are posted. read more

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This time At Uptown, we indulged in divine stuffed mushrooms drenched in a luscious brown sauce followed by a bow tie salmon pasta that had some of the best salmon I've ever tasted in the Midwest. The classic ambiance provided a comfortable and picturesque view of the street. Their well-curated bar selection and perfectly balanced old fashioned cocktail were a treat for the senses. This culinary haven left us feeling content as usual, our taste buds delighted and our spirits uplifted in a way that has us wondering why we don't frequent here more often. read more

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First time I have ever been there. First they told me the ice machine wasn't working so I got water that I wished was colder. Halfway during the lunch we got 1 cup of ice. The fried green tomatoes were no big deal. I've had better. The onion rings were mediocre. The crab dip was good but kind of oily. Besides the oiliness it was good. The waiter said the crab dip was oily and salty. I didn't taste the saltiness but it was oily. The hot brown was good but a little oily as well. The hamburger was told to me it was very juicy and delicious. The menu for brunch is limited. read more

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We had somehow never been to this place before, and I'm glad we rectified that. It certainly pricey, but it's a lovely place with terrific food, great service, and a nice atmosphere. It even has its own parking, which is a rarity in this particular part of town. We will gladly return. read more

We recently tried Uptown Cafe after living in the neighborhood awhile and not having tried them. In a Friday evening, the average demographic was white 60+. That being said, the cocktails here were WASPy strong and the menu features fresh ingredients and had a worldliness that was unique to the area. The service was also impeccable - and the valet parking is definitely a unique trait that people from outside the highlands should appreciate . read more

Uptown Cafe - Fried Green Tomatoes - New American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This used to be one of the finest restaurants in Louisville. Since having been taken over by a plumber and his wife the quality of the food has gone down. The quality of the service has gone down and the menu has completely changed. I'm really disappointed in what was at one time my favorite restaurant in town. read more

Another satisfying dinner at the Uptown. Quiet, comfortable, great Bardstown Road location. Food rich and satisfying without being too salty. The bottle of wine we selected (1/2 off bottles on Monday) wasn't available but was substituted with a very nice one. Server Ashley was very pleasant and smooth. read more

Uptown Cafe - Crab Dip. Very good. - New American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Best Keylime pie in the world, only thing I've ever gotten here though. Good location and nice staff

A nice laye lunxh with a childhood friend and my husband. It was after the lunch hour, we werte greeted and seated immediately by rhe bartender at a nice table in the window. Great service, fresh bread brought to the table with butter, the dark bread was very good, soft and tasty. Hubby had the clam chowder and absolutely loved it. My feiend had the gumbo and said she would come back just for that. She also had the lunch special, a grilled chicken sandwich served with chips and ate the entire sandwich so obviously it was good. I had the chicken pastry puff, that was a puff with chicken in a cream sauce, brocolli, tomatoes and mushrooms layered between the puff. I requested no mushroom, but when it came the mushrooms were in the dish, but the server took it back and had the kitchen make another one. That was my only complaint, that my food came out much later than the others. Nice atmosphere, easy to access on Bardstown road with street parking. They also have outdoor seating. It is a loyisville staple, i would recommend. Nice bar and several dinning areas read more

Uptown Cafe - New American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The Uptown Cafe is just a perfect neighborhood restaurant that you visit all the time. I do confess that one week I had dinner every night they were open when my floors were being renovated. The menu is very comprehensive and the food is always consistent. The Update Cafe is one of the best dining values in the city. The Uptown Cafe has a very large bar, which is first come first serve. When the weather is nice, the patio is open. The patio is located on Duker which makes it comfortable to sit outside without all the traffic noise from Bardstown road. Just past the bar you will find the host station where you can choose to sit in the dining room with table service. Each meal starts with house made bread service. They have two daily soup selections in addition to the shrimp bisque. The shrimp bisque is a must try! For the appetizers the tower of onion rings are delicious. I think my favorite is the Stuffed Mushroom Caps, which has a brandy cream sauce. They have about five small plates that change every six or so weeks, which are always creative and taste great! There are so great entrees that I find myself rotating through the menu. When I want to treat myself to a rich meal, I go for the Jaegerschnitzel. The mash potatoes are a treat unto themselves! They have great pasta dishes and you can even get half orders of pasta. They have really good linguine and meatballs, but I ask to hold the vegetables. There are great basa fish tacos and I like mine with french fries. My ultimate comfort entree is the linguine with sesame chicken. Some days you want nothing more than a burger with fries. They have daily specials for dinner. When I'm being more healthy, I go for the spinach salad with grilled salmon. The Uptown Cafe is known for some of the best desserts in the city! If cheesecake is your thing, be sure to check on the daily selection and be prepared for a slice of heaven! read more

Uptown Cafe - Linguine with Sesame Chicken and broccoli - New American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Go there because they have a really nice outside seating area where you can watch the comings and goings on Bardstown road.Stay there because Monday nights are half-price bottles of wine and they have a decent selection. Had not been there since the pandemic closed everything down and they changed owners, but they have not missed a beat. It's great it's good food and a wonderful place to hang out! read more

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We had the Mediterranean Chicken and the Hot Brown. Hands down amazing! The chicken was so juicy and tasty! Will definitely be back!

Uptown Cafe is one of our friends' favorite restaurants. After dining there, we can see why. They have an eclectic menu. We had Baja fish tacos, a French cut pork chop, and a house salad with grilled salmon. All were very good. The staff was friendly and helpful. The bar features an excellent variety of bourbon. read more

Dipped in on a Monday night without a reservation, although I see you can reserve on Open Table. Say at the bar with a friend for a light dinner and half-price wine bottle shared. The complimentary bread basket was nice, as we had waited to long to eat.we each got a yummy bowl of beef burgundy (broth based) soup. It was a little salty, but delicious to eat with the bread & butter. We split a Mixed Baby Greens & Fruit Salad ($11) & added grilled Salmon ($8). It was an amazing salad with apples, almonds & a giant wedge of Brie cheese! The vinaigrette dressing was something amazing as well. Plenty of food for a light dinner. Paired with a nice bottle of Quilt Cabernet, I'll say I'll be back for that! I always check the rest room to and all was in good order. Oh, and Bridgette at the bar was attentive and fun to talk with. See you again soon, Uptown! read more

Uptown Cafe - Mixed Baby Greens Salad with Fruit (apples) Nice slice of Brie included ($11) Added Salmon protein ($8) - New American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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The Yeager schnitzel is fabulous. Service is very good. My family has been dining here for years.

Haven't eaten often here but always loved it when I did. I recall having a salad with fried oysters on it. Fantastic. Ate here today for lunch and ordered the fish and chips. I'm sorry to say that they must have left half the fish in the kitchen. Didn't cover half the bread it came on. Disappointed for sure. For the price point...bad! Two days ago I had fish and chips a few doors down the street and the piece of fish was three times the size for 1/3 the price. Value is important! read more

Things have changed a lot over the past couple of years. Used to be our go to for a casual dinner. Smaller menu, limited options. Service is still solid. Just a lot of changes that have minimized the menu. With that said... get the onion rings!! read more

My first visit to Uptown Cafe. When my best friend suggested it for dinner, I was excited to go for the variety on the menu. I also learned they take reservations on Open Table, which was easy and allowed us to be seated right away. We were places by the window and could enjoy the Highlands vibe. Upon sitting down the service was immediate - basket of bread, waters, servers saying hello. It wavered from there, a bit slower and some watching for our server to flag her for the check. I ordered the smoked gouda queso. It was a large portion, enough for 4 people so a lot was wasted. It was okay but the texture was off, like the team didn't understand the items mixed wouldn't melt and mesh together. It reminded me of the time my husband mixed together a bunch of random cheeses to make me queso. I wouldn't recommend ordering. The entrees offered options, from meats to seafood and salads. I wasn't excited by several of the side included with the main dish so I opted for a burger. It was fine, and I appreciated the English Muffin instead of heavy bun. Actually a thick bun would've overtaken the size of the burger. My favorite thing? The house chips! I should've asked for those to go! Also ordered an Old Fashioned. A bit strong but bearable. Like the rest of the meal, fine but nothing to make you say out loud "that is so good!" I noticed my friend left behind quite a bit of his salmon bow tie pasta too. Nice space, bigger than you realize, and street parking. Their parking lot is used for valet only. Some families but primarily older clientele. Higher priced dinner options, nice cocktail and bourbon selection. This wouldn't be a top recommendation to a friend having dinner in the area. read more

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A longtime favorite has sadly changed. While the food is usually very good, the service can be overbearing and intrusive. A professional server respects the wishes of the customer and does not degrade or demean. I was frankly very surprised at how a server's attitude can alter the course of an evening. Wow. read more

4.5 star review: Party of 6 on a Monday evening We had the perfect table & view... quite possibly the best seat in the house! Our waiter was very attentive & our appetizers & entrees were delicious. Only "complaint" was that they didn't have any bread at the beginning. The tables around us all seemed to be enjoying their bread & butter! My margarita was strong & top notch, so I suffered less. Will return & highly recommend. read more

Uptown Cafe - Margarita on the rocks no salt - New American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The updated menu had lots to offer. Our meal was cooked per& the service was attentive. Always a relaxed atmosphere. Comfortable for a special occasion or for a casual friend s' dinner. read more

My husband and I recently visited this restaurant for date night. We experienced amazing service, food and drinks. Restaurant was cozy, warm, and inviting. Will definitely be back. read more

The uptown Café is one of Louis's best restaurants. The food is absolutely delicious with a very cute ambience. You can't go wrong with this incredible place. Ask for Sarah. She does a great job. read more

Uptown Cafe - The inside of the restaurant - New American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Had an incredible experience there today with a party of 25 after my moms funeral. The server and the manager executed flawlessly. They were kind, fun and made a really rough day really calm for us. The space it perfect , menu has something for everyone. I will never forget their hospitality read more

I really enjoyed Uptown. Hadn't been since March 13, 2020. Eventful Day. The Caprese Salad was my favorite thing on this visit. read more

Uptown Cafe - Uptown Caprese Salad - New American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Uptown Cafe is good. It's fine. It's definitely all right. The trouble is, that good, fine, and all right don't cut it for me when eating out. I'm a pretty good home chef, and am use to preparing good, fine, and all right food for myself, so when I go out I want to be blown away, amazed, and stupefied by flavor. Although the menu options are many and varied, I found a paucity of veggie-friendly entree choices, with the only truly plant-based entree being stir fried vegetables with tofu, which wouldn't be my first pick at a restaurant that bills itself as "upscale, casual dining, offering a stellar culinary experience." The dish was okay, but the flavors didn't blow me away, and it was lukewarm upon arrival. The desserts are Uptown Cafe's saving grace. Jenna, the pastry chef, prepares them daily, and there is no lacking of creamy fillings and toppings, which are my kryptonite. The Napoleon, Gateau Ganache, and Empress Carlotta are particularly demonstrative of this feature, and taste pretty divine. Overall, go for dessert for sure, but maybe eat dinner at home first. read more

Sarah is the best waitress ever. Husband and I had fish tacos and chicken piccata. Delicious. Service was great, food was great. Loved the decor and location. Busy street but fun to watch the people. Only visiting Louisville and won't be back for a while, but would totally recommend this restaurant. We had early Saturday evening indoor seating . read more

Uptown Cafe - Chicken piccata. - New American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Came on Oaks night. Did not feel too crowded or rushed. Nice dinner with our brown kids. I had a chicken picatta. My son had the schnitzel which was off the charts! My other son ordered the special of the night which was a seafood risotto. Ok it was weird. One of the ingredients was spinach. I would have assumed it was cooked in the risotto. However it was served as big clumps of raw spinach on the outside of the bowl. Didn't work. Spinach really needed to be wilted and incorporated into the risotto. My opinion. My husband ordered three steak which was well prepared. Our server Martin was a delight. We went to high school together and spent the whole dinner telling stories. He's a gem!! read more

I ordered carry out 8/12/2024 I have been a loyal customer in the past. loved consistent good food. I ordered 2 meals/ chicken piccata. Total price $59.36 In the past the meal came with long grain rice and stir fried vegetables. Delicious. The meal now is served with mashed potatoes and asparagus. I substituted au gratin potatoes. My husband and I were very disappointed in meal. The high price in the past was worth it, now the meal is overpriced with less food and less quality. We are so disappointed and not sure if we will return. read more

Took my family here to eat, 2 of us had the Jagersnizel and one had the trout, staff was Excellent as was the service. Place had valet parking which was nice on a very cold evening. Their bread on the table was excellent, so good that we asked for another. Only complaint is could think of was we all thought it was cold inside and the heat needed to be turned up. All of us kept our jackets on it was that bad. Other than that was a great experience and will definitely be back. read more

1) Service was attentive 2) Complimentary bread was good. It would be better if it was warmed up 3) Fried Green Tomatoes as appetizer. Piping hot. Some of the tomatoes were too soft and fell apart. But most were perfectly firm. Breading and sauce were good 4) Duck Ravioli as main entrée. Very fresh, piping hot. Though the ravioli was good, I was not a fan of the sauce it came in. Kinda tart and had a weird flavor for me. 5) Gâteau ganache fir dessert. Very light airy crust and a ton load of whipped cream. Delicious! I'd come back again to give another go at a different entree. read more

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Uptown reOpen tonight July 7 2021. Loving the Jaegerschnizel, stuffed mushrooms, and classic Caesar salad once more. Great service has returned as well. read more

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Casual enough, yet fancy enough. The bar has many great options, and the food is fantastic.

Great, delicious food but never seems to be open since COVID hit. I used to dine at this place weekly, now I've not been there since March and it's not for lack of trying. The hours are whack. Please open for lunch again and stay open past 8 for dinner. Do outside seating. I miss you, Uptown! read more

My last two times visiting I was disappointed. The shrimp bisque was too thick and very little shrimp. Also, my $17 (A one glass Chardonnay, at the bartender's recommendation) was awful. Used to love this place. read more

Another good example of a hot brown. The top was browned under a broiler like it should. The bacon melted in my mouth and the bread melted into the mornay. The mornay was good cheesy, leaning a little towards velveeta, but unique. There was a solid tomato slice in there too. The turkey was definitely all real not lunch meat. It was tough at times but tasted okay. The meal came with a nice little pile of fruit. I gave that to her. She also got onion rings they were nice looking and solid. read more

Uptown Cafe - Hot Brown - New American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I probably haven't been to Uptown in over a decade. We recently went here for an early Valentines dinner. New owners have taken over recently but it still has the same classic Highlands vibe it's always had. Food is reasonably priced and consistently good. We both felt like it could you a bit more seasoning, but nothing a little salt and pepper couldn't handle. I look forward to this classic neighborhood staple. read more