Little Bit of Green

This article lists the top restaurants that are located in Louisville, Kentucky. Although it is a little sized city, Louisville gets a lot of visitors especially for the Kentucky Derby and the restaurants have to be ready for those visitors. There are several excellent restaurants according to an owner of a Louisville heating repair and Louisville heating company. It also attracts tourists that adore baseball and want to see the Louisville Slugger museum and factory or to see the minor league baseball team, The Bats. Whatever the reason, people enjoy going to Louisville and they are pleasantly surprised by the amazing dining options there too. This will pick out some of the top rated restaurants in the area.

The Blue Dog Bakery and Cafe’s is rated as one of the best spots to dine in Louisville. This cozy little bistro is owned and operated by a husband and wife team and they are famous for their delicious homemade breads that they bake in wood burning ovens daily. The smells of fresh bread will overwhelm you as soon as you enter the place. It is the best place to visit for breakfast, lunch or Saturday brunch when visiting and serves a variety of great sandwiches and other delicious combinations using their fresh baked goods.

The Irish Rover is also highly rated for spots to visit in Louisville. It is owned by a very outgoing and friendly man from Ireland who made this former saloon space in to a perfect Irish pub and restaurant. It serves many of the dishes that may be found in Ireland such as smoked salmon and potato gratin, Guinness beef stew, fish and chips, cottage pie and banger and mash. It has a casual and festive atmosphere that is fun for those looking for a pint to drink or families with little kids wanting a true authentic European meal.

Another highly recommended restaurant in Louisville is named Jack Frye’s and was established in the 1930′s. The restaurant is a bit dark and elegant but also extremely friendly and welcoming to visitors. The fare is basically American with a hint of elegance and a little Southern style thrown in. For example, a favorite appetizer at Jack Frye’s is a shrimp and grits with shiitake mushrooms and tomatoes added to it. They are also famous for their delicious burger that is served with caramelized onions, stilton cheese and bacon. Jack Frye’s is one of the favorite traditions for dining in the city.

The final restaurant that has wonderful ratings is known as the English Grill and is famous for having a continental flair with a dash of Kentucky to it. They have seasonal menus trying to use just fresh local ingredients at the time to make a better quality dish. The chef, John Castro has received several awards and the price fixed menu is what is recommended for groups of 4 or more. Many diners reserve to eat at the Chef’s table for special occasions that serves up a seven course meal.

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