The place has a really nice ambiance. It's like a New York steakhouse (with prices to match or…read morebeat) with a Kentucky flair. Their claim to fame seems to be 1) Muhammed Ali used to eat there and 2) they wouldn't serve OJ Simpson and kicked him out. Nick was our incredibly friendly and knowledgeable server. I ordered a half dozen oysters, an iceberg blue salad and a Cowboy rare petite filet mignon steak. We also shared a large side of shishito peppers. The oysters were very fresh and spot on, served with horseradish, vinegar, fresh lemon and Tabasco. They weren't fully shucked, so I had to pry them from the shell. My salad never made it to the table. Nick was mortified and offered to make it right with dessert (which I politely declined). The steak was good and was cooked rare, the way I asked. The weird thing was that the rare steak tasted dry - maybe it was the rub, but a rare steak should not taste dry. Almost like it was cooked medium. I told Nick I liked the steak but it might have been the seasoning that made it taste dry. They comped the steak. Outstanding. They earned a star back. Nick knew how to make a customer feel welcomed, special, and appreciated. Definitely worth a visit, but bring a credit card with a high limit. Make sure you have reservations and get them well before your visit. Remember to tip well.

Always beautiful decor. Chandler and Justin did a great job. Very friendly and knowledgeable…read more Appetizers: Caesar salad - typical. Something to be said for no surprises. The small is large. They serve half portions. The crab cake was wonderful. It's comprised of three types of crab with very little breading. The sauces really add to the experience. The sushi was very nice. You definitely get a lot. Entrees: The petite filet and New York strips steaks were great. They had a lot of flavor. Ask for a flight of sauces. We had truffle butter, bearnaise, and horse radish sauce. The bearnaise sauce was lacking. The coloring was nice, but the flavor was not there. Sides: Macaroni and cheese - just really good Mac n' cheese. Shishito peppers - skip. The skins are tough, they are too large, they are devoid of flavor. They need a dipping sauce, lime juice, and sea salt. The Brussels sprouts are ok. They almost tasted candied and had no tang to balance the flavor. Inconsistently cooked. Some were crunching and others cooked well. The mashed potatoes were phenomenal. Get them.

My wife & I celebrated our anniversary at Steak & Bourbon downtown this year. We usually go to the…read moreWestport location, but we were very happy we went with downtown this year. First off, the location is prime and the venue is perfectly designed for the space it occupies. The wall of windows looking out to market/4th provide an excellent backdrop and light the space well in the afternoon/evening. The lounge style dining area has some excellent, comfortable furniture to relax and enjoy conversation. Of course, there are also more traditional sort of tables to sit at if you aren't into lounging. Long story short, vibes were great. The service was also stellar. Our server was Cole, and he made sure that we had a fantastic anniversary dinner. He had us wanting for naught, and made excellent recommendations for both food and drink. Top talent! Speaking of food and drink, magnificent! 10 ounce filet cooked perfectly medium and seared beautifully, a savory potato au gratin, steak hand pies with a nice, flaky crust, and delicious lobster bisque. All paired with a couple bourbon ball martinis and old fashioneds. If you are thinking of going, don't hesitate. You won't be disappointed and we will be back!

I highly recommend Steak & Bourbon to anyone desiring wonderful atmosphere, great service and…read morephenomenal food. I went with family for a birthday celebration and was not disappointed. steak frites cooked to perfection w/shepard pie as a side was my dinner. The LARGE portion size of shepard pie as a side which could have been a meal itself. Go and have the experience for yourself. You will not be disappointed! Bon Appétit

Stopped at Doc Crow's since it seems to be a popular spot. Upon walking in, it doesn't seem big but…read morethere's an additional space after the first section. The restaurant includes a long row of bar seating that extends to the other end of the restaurant, so there was no problem for me to find a seat on a busy day. I ordered the Mac n cheese and braised greens, and the Mac n cheese was really good and creamy. The braised greens were just okay, it wasn't the best greens I've had and it could use extra flavor. I don't know if this is a thing they do at Doc Crow's, but in my opinion the bartender excessively kept asking me what I wanted even while I was still looking at the menu. This definitely frustrated me since it was clear that I wasn't ready yet. I think she should have done a better job reading my cues to figure out when I am ready to order.

We were due for an underwhelming experience, and I'm at least partially to blame for not having a…read moredinner spot lined up beforehand. My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I spent most of the afternoon on a bourbon tour and a post-tour distillery so...food was needed. And quickly. In our mild defense, we didn't really know how the day was going to go or when we were actually going to have dinner, which made it a little tougher to pre-plan, but no research went into this at all and we paid for it. We wrapped up our bourbon adventures at the Angel's Envy distillery probably five or six blocks from here. Instead of being grownups and doing at least a quick/impromptu recon for spots, we literally just walked outside and down W Main St until we hit something. And we hit this, which was right on the edge of the main tourist area, pretty much Louisville's equivalent of the Times Square/MSG area. And as someone who works and used to live in NYC, you'd have to do a lot of convincing to get me to eat in that particular area - it's overpriced and the food/service just tends to not be very good, which makes you wonder what the appeal is for tourists beyond the convenience. But regardless, it's always struck me as an odd way for a tourism spot to put its best foot forward (or not). Doc Crow's is enormous, and when we were brought further into the restaurant to our table, I think we literally walked through three or four large rooms and navigated through multiple passageways. If you told me this place took up an entire city block or close to it, I'd believe you. Beyond the size/scope, there's nothing really distinctive that separates it from the myriad of other restaurants you'd expect to see catering to out-of-towners. It was the Friday evening of Memorial Day Weekend, so a place that I suspect is usually pretty busy was even busier and louder than that. Maybe not the greatest recipe after a bourbon tour, but who can say. On the app front, we got the Crispy Salmon Bites, which were fine. Not an item I typically see on a menu, even one with more of a seafood bent. I thought the cornmeal/panko breading was the right call; I'm a big catfish aficionado, so I'm of the opinion that cornmeal is underutilized, at least in the Northeast where I come from. Otherwise, nothing really mind-blowing there; probably would have made sense for it to be a different type of fish given the prep (I think salmon is best raw in a sushi roll or grilled), but it could have been worse. I don't think a ton of thought went into this on my end, but I went with the full rack BBQ ribs, along with a side of mac n' cheese. Again, okay, though not as flavorful as I would have hoped and I thought the ribs were on the dry side. Not their fault, but I always regret getting the full rack in hindsight because ribs have a deceptively significant amount of meat on the bones and a half rack is a very decent portion by itself; I am a work in progress just like everyone else. The mac n' cheese was also pretty dry, which I think you can see pretty obviously in the accompanying picture. Tasted and felt reheated at least once or twice. The service was pretty efficient given how busy it was, but our waiter was just on robotic autopilot. Not remotely personable and everything I said to him was responded to with, "For sure, for sure." Maybe he was having a rough night to start the holiday weekend, but it felt like he was just going through the motions and just checking off some boxes there. I went into this already predisposed to not like the generic tourist trap places, so grain of salt. But my recommendation if you have the time/bandwidth (now that I'm a cagey Louisville vet) is to bypass this area if you can and find something tastier and more interesting in the Highlands neighborhood. That's where the real ones are.

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.

Steakhouse has been better in the past. We were greeted and…read moreseated within minutes, had drinks within 5 minutes. Great start! Salad area - very clean, well stocked with plenty of choices- lettice, mixed greens, veggies, cheese and dressings. Caesar dressing is my favorite- pepper in flavor and not too much anchovy paste- which is great. Freah mozzarella balls were delicious- cold, pull apart and full of great textured bites. Steaks were under seasoned and required salt to enhance the flavors. Favorite was bacon wrapped filet- most was overcooked but on ocxasion I got to snag a medium cooked bite. Chicken- my favorite, asked a few times - took an hour to get chicken breast- which was moist and had hints of garlic and parmesan. Only was able to get 2 pieces- which was a disappointment. Cinnamon grilled pineapple- such a great addtion- full of cinnaomon and citrus in every bite and was a great palate cleanser.

Just spending the night in Clarksville and this place was on the recommended list at the hotel…read more Right on the river with a very comfortable atmosphere, 4 kinds of Scotch on the bar list and the best NY strip I've had in a long time. I Rob Roy I have from the bar was well made and delicious. We were too full for desert but took some peach cobbler to go for later. It was also fantastic, crispy crust, just the right sweet and luscious full slices of juicy peach throughout. Our wait person was prompt, helpful and friendly.

We had the best server, Cheyenne S, she was friendly, service was outstanding! Food was cooked…read moreperfect. I had steak and my husband had salmon. It was our 23rd wedding anniversary and she made our night so special. Even brought us a dessert to celebrate. If you want a date night, this is the place to go! Also, the whole staff was friendly and accommodating. Thank you, Peggy F.

Absolutely amazing food. I love this restaurant. I took my sister to a wine dinner for her…read morebirthday. The entire experience was wonderful. Can't wait to go back.

We had a good time! Tried to make a reservation a few times…read morebut saw it was booked out for three months but happened upon some openings late on a Friday, so we thought we'd check it out! We found nearby street parking and came right at our reservation time and were told our table wasn't ready, so we walked around outside and were able to get seated about 10 minutes later. The space is super nice and trendy, feels small but cozy, dimly lit, and trendy. Loved the lights and indoor plant vibe. Our server was super friendly, helpful, and attentive. Overall, we thought the branzino was the highlight by far, it had excellent flavor and texture. Although on the pricier side, it was nicely done, flavorful, and had good texture. The cauliflower wasn't anything crazy, but we thought we'd try it since we saw lots of reviews about it. Probably would try something different next time though. We enjoyed the hummus and pita. The rice that came with the branzino was flavorful, but not my favorite. Had a really strong sweet herb flavors that I didn't love, but maybe that's just my preference. Overall thought it was a nice experience! Big portions so we took a lot to go as well. Definitely a bit on the pricier side and didn't feel totally blown away (maybe had too high expectations from all the hype and booked out reservations), but overall good quality meal and nice for a special occasion. Would be down to come again to try other dishes!

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!

Cured is a great restaurant in the downtown area. The food was incredible, the drinks were tasty,…read moreand the service was friendly. The ambiance is casual but nice. I was alone so I sat at the bar. The bar tender was friendly and attentive. I ordered a fat-washed old fashioned, and it was really good. Fo appetizer, I ordered a personal Cured sampler. The meat was amazing. For dinner, I ordered the Pasta All'Amatriciana, and it was really good as well. Cured is really good, and I will definitely return when visiting Louisville again.

Our group luckily stopped by Monk's Road Boiler House in Louisville, KY last night. we headed down…read moreto the speakeasy where we met our bartender, Brian and the general manager Teddy. This was the best experience and these two gentlemen made sure of it. The drinks Brian made for us were top notch and some of the best I've ever had. I had the Chamomile Fields Old Fashion and my husband had the Smoked Ok'd Fashion and the New York Sour. All of them outstanding! We felt at home, Brian and Teddy made the whole night special. We did some bourbon tasting and went home with a few extra bottles. The ambience was a perfect ending for our trip with its warm, intimate setting.

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.