Stopped in for a drink after a show. Pleasantly surprised at the generous pour and price of the $10…read moreold fashioned. The patio space is lower than the sidewalk and makes for great people watching. Super friendly bartender and overall lovely experience. Would like to come back for food!

3.5 overall. I returned with my husband. This was tonight's choice for its proximity to Ky Center,…read morehappy hour and flexible hours to relax and get to our show. Happy Hour offered a Four Roses old fashioned (strong) and a strawberry margarita (sweet). We also got the pretzel bites and cheese curds for half off. The pretzel bites are good for two people. They come with mustard and beer cheese, both great sauces. Inside they have cheese and while it doesn't look like much, the flavor is very good. The cheese curds were surprisingly well done. Plus the portion is great and you could share with 3 to 4 people. The dipping sauces included marinara, and a smoky ranch. We also split the fish sandwich minus the jalapeño. It had great flavor, but my husband joked about it for the rest of the night about how small that it was. He was unimpressed with the portion against the cost of the dish. It came with a side and we picked vinegar, slaw, it was pepper and a bit spicy so he asked for sugar packets to add to it. We noticed that many of the entrées and small bites included some sort of pepper or jalapeño. Definitely something to be aware of if you come here to order. Our most disappointing item was the bread pudding dessert. I rarely order dessert, but it sounded so good. This item is not true bread pudding. It was more of a cinnamon muffin with far too little bread pudding. Bourbon glaze on it. It was obvious that it wasn't freshly made and had been heated up in the microwave with some fresh fruit surrounding it. I would not recommend ordering this. Service was fantastic and very attentive. It was nice to sit and relax before our show. Plenty of seating and on a nicer day that isn't breaking heat records. They also have a fantastic patio with plenty of fans. It was easy enough to grab a meter while we visited. Street paid parking is a mess. We will definitely revisit Down One. It's a great spot downtown and there's other options on the menu for us to try.

This restaurant was located at the top of the Galt Hotel where we we staying and we honestly just…read morecame up to take a look. The two dining rooms are located on spinning floors which would allow you a 360 degree view and the hotel is virtually sitting on the bank of the Ohio River. Very slow spinning with a magnificent view. We passed by the open kitchen and I had the opportunity to see some food getting ready to be delivered. I took that opportunity to grab a few photos. Not only does it look great but the aroma was magnificent. If we were here for another night, we would have come here for dinner. I spoke with a few team members who were extremely personable and had an opportunity to view their wine list which I feel was pretty robust. Next time I'm in Louisville I will certainly do a dinner here!!!

Stopped in for a late night snack and drink and it was great. This fancy spot is located on the…read more25th floor of the iconic Galt House Hotel. Sat at the bar and ordered: Spice Isle Swizzle - $15 - a massive cocktail and their take on a tiki drink. It was sweet, delicious, awesome. I love passion fruit so this was just up my alley. Very similar to a mai tain in flavor profile. Highly recommend. Bone marrow appetizer -$19 Two loaded bones with a great gorgonzola cheese and bacon jam spread on top and served with chips. I love blu cheese and the gorgonzola spread and jam was amazing. The marrow itself tasted like liquid pork belly, delicious. The chips for scooping I thought it was gimmicky at first, but they really went perfectly with the spread and marrow. I've only had this dish once at Blue Ribbon sushi and this blew it away. Highly recommend trying it

Visited Pearl Street Taphouse on the recommendation of a friend - our visit was early afternoon on…read morea Friday as to not run into a crowd. Seating was available inside and out - accessible seating for those in a wheelchair would be difficult indoors due to limited space - tables are very close together. We elected to sit indoors due to the heat and had no trouble finding an available table. Our server was Greg and while the restaurant was not crowded - he was covering table tables both inside and out - which meant he would disappear for long periods of time. While he did his best to cover everyone appropriately, I believe the manager should reevaluate table coverage for a superior dining experience. The menu provides ample selection of items to order. I would highly recommend the large pretzel as an appetizer. We ordered the Cuban sandwich with potato salad and a chicken sandwich with waffle fries. I mentioned to Greg that I was lactose intolerant and he was able to accommodate by ensuring he would mention to the chef that no diary should be used in preparation. Both sandwiches arrived with no issues - with the only complaint being that the potato salad was very bland. Other than that, all went well. Overall, the food was good - fairly straightforward bar food. During peak times - seating will be limited, possibly non-existent. If you try Pearl Street Taphouse go during off-peak hours for the best service and seating options.

We were a party of eight outside on the patio. The restaurant was not overly busy. Service was…read moredevastatingly slow and haphazard. A group of four that arrived after us was served, and left before our waitress brought our food. Our waitress was pleasant enough, but she was a ghost - we rarely saw her. Even water was slow to arrive. One man in our party went to his car to get his own water bottle. The fish nuggets in the fish and chips were not done. Potato salad had little flavor. The huge pretzel was a hit, but not much else. Too bad. We had high hopes. Addendum: the owner's response is basically the same excuse she's repeated to nearly every less than good review. 1,) I wish I'd read reviews first, 2,) they should actually work on improving food and process rather than making excuses if they don't want to close the doors.

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Very comfortable vibe and relaxed atmosphere. Piano…read moreplayer is a nice touch!

This is a Hidden gem! Not many people know about this place, but it definitely deserves kudos for…read morethe food service and ambience it provides. As a vegetarian I had more than one option to pick an entree. I went with the protein bowl which was delicious but could have used some more seasoning. The drinks are worth trying. And trusting cocktail menu picking one drink becomes difficult. The desserts are mouth-watering I wanted to try the panna cotta but I was so full. The appetizers are many and tasty and interesting. I tried the mushroom tartine, cauliflower, brussel sprouts and I gave them all 10/10. The service by Taylor was single-handedly, managed efficiently and effectively. She is great at what she does and also loves it. Will be back!

Nice divey experience, felt uniquely Louisville, which was a good start to a weekend there. Good…read moresized place, appropriately grungy/sticky. Decided we'd do a dinner of beer cheese, salad and wings. Enjoyed the beer cheese and pretzels, though it's not something that I'd order regularly. Side salads fine, nothing memorable, but at least they were fresh and crispy. Liked the wings, I got hot, the wife got sweet thai chili. When ordering, she said she'd give me one or two of hers, but she liked them so much that she finished off the plate, so that's a rave review! My hot wings were reasonably spicy and meaty as well. Appreciated the wipes! It's not going to win a Michelin star, but if we were in the area, we'd visit the troll again.

Stopped by Troll Pub in Louisville and can confidently say this place wins points for atmosphere…read morealone. The decor is quite unique, full of character, and the history adds to the experience. It feels like you're eating in a place that actually has stories to tell rather than another cookie-cutter restaurant. The food was good overall. The wings were excellent and definitely the highlight of the meal. I tried the lime sauce, which was good, though it tasted much more like a ranch-based sauce than I expected. My burger was cooked well, flavorful, and delicious... though I was disappointed to not see the caramelizes onions promised on the menu on it. Instead there was a sad looking single piece of raw onion. Oh well. The sandwich on rye was just okay--not bad, but it didn't stand out. Fries were good and perfectly seasoned. Service was friendly and attentive, although things moved a little slower than expected during our visit. Now for the bathroom area... let's just say the journey to get there felt like the opening scene of a horror movie where someone says, "I'll be right back." It definitely adds to the pub's quirky charm, but I do wish that area--and the restaurant in general--were a bit cleaner. Overall, Troll Pub is worth a visit for the atmosphere, history, and great wings. Come for the unique experience, stay for the burger, and maybe bring a flashlight for the bathroom adventure.

Enjoyed the atmosphere with such a cool place but food was not great. Service was great!read more

Popped in here for a takeout order and process was easy from start to finish. Parking on street in…read morefront of restaurant, stop off at the bar to pay and pickup, and staff are friendly and helpful. Ordered a noche burrito with brisket option and a side dish of esquites (Mexican street corn). Arrived home and was a happy camper with this deliciousness for dinner. (Photos included.) Quality and quantity are a fantastic value. Will gladly return to dine in or take out again in the future.

Went for a special event, food was great! We had a reserved area, so I cannot attest to the…read moreambience or service for everyday diners. Not enough parking and with a few other businesses right there with similar hours, it can be difficult to find a spot close by.

Overall good experience. Very open and spacious dining area…read morewith large booths. Lobster hush puppies were flavorful- hint of peppers and not sweet which allowd the lobster to come Theu with good taste- a little too burnt on some sides. PBJ burger- don't knock it till you try it! Brings the sweet, salty and nutty all in one bite Reueben- very flavorful- has all the right amount of dressing could use a little more meat to bring it up a notch.

Decided to check this out based on mostly glowing reviews and the varied menu options that all…read morelooked appealing (Yelp photos). I had to double check that we were in the correct place when presented with the menu with only 3 items on it (burger, wings or tenders). We forged ahead as we had the place to ourselves and it was peaceful. Unfortunately the food we got was run of the mill frozen Sysco food that would barely be passable at a high school stadium, and all at gourmet food prices. The menu may have been limited because of Louder Than Life, but that wasn't stated anywhere, nor does it alter the quality. We also got charged for alcohol we didn't order. Despite that, the saving grace was our server Ashley, who was delightful.

Fantastic dive bar. Has good food, highly recommend the burger. Has a great stage and sound system,…read moreunfortunately the bar is dying. I hope they find a way to bring it back.