Dining Guide 2013: The Local List

A listing of Greater Louisville restaurants by part of town

Nov 6, 2013 at 6:00 am

COMPILED BY PETER BERKOWITZ & LARA KINNE

Price Range: $ = $10 or less; $$ = $20 or less; $$$ = $30 or less; $$$$ = more than $30. (Per person for a meal without tip or tax.)

Capsule Reviews: Restaurants marked with the special fleur de lis were reviewed in these pages throughout the past year.

 

 

Louisville

•BEECHMONT/WILDER PARK

AFRICAN

Al Nuur, 2933 S. Fourth St., 210-7623, $.

 

Café/Coffee

Sunergos Coffee, 306 Woodlawn Ave., 368-2820, $.

 

Chicken

Indi’s, 5009 S. Third St., 363-2535, $.

 

Chinese

Hong Kong Fast Food, 5312 S. Third St., 367-8828, $.

 

CUBAN

La Esquina Caliente, 5318 S. Third St., 384-7414, $.

 

SALVADORIAN

Restaurant Salvadoreno, 4231 Taylor Blvd., 310-2598, $.

 

Vietnamese

Annie Café, 308 W. Woodlawn Ave., 363-4847, $, Beer.

 

BUECHEL/NEWBURG

AFRICAN

Chez Seneba, 4218 Bishop Ln., 473-8959, $.

Maa Sha Allah, 4113 Bardstown Rd., 491-3152, $$.

 

ASIAN

Hibachi Sushi Buffet, 5316 Bardstown Rd., 491, 8228, $.

 

BARBECUE

Ole Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que, 6106 Old Shepherdsville Rd., 968-0585, $, Beer.

 

Casual Dining

Four Kings Café, 4692 Jennings Ln., 968-2930, $, Full Bar.

Hitching Post Inn, 7314 Fegenbush Ln., 239-4724, $, Full Bar.

Jane’s Cafeteria, 4601 Jennings Ln., 454-7286, $.

Whitney’s Diner, 3061 Breckenridge Ln., 454-5955, $.

 

CHICKEN

Luna’s Rotisserie, 5213B Preston Hwy., 962-8898, $.

Chinese

Empress of China, 2249 Hikes Ln., 451-2500, $$, Full Bar.

Oriental Star, 4212 Bishop Ln., 452-9898, $.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Heitzman’s Bakery, 3800 Old Shepherdsville Rd., 452-1891, heitzmansbakery.com, $.

 

INDIAN

Dakshin, 4742 Bardstown Rd., 491-7412, $$.

 

Korean

Lee’s, 1941 Bishop Ln., 456-9714, $$, Beer.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

El Caporal, 2209 Meadow Dr., 473-7840, $, Full Bar.

Qdoba, 2730 Hurstbourne Pkwy., qdoba.com, 493-9606, $, Beer.

Tumbleweed, 3602 Bardstown Rd., 454-2727, tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

Middle Eastern

Al Watan Bakery, 3713 Klondike Ln., 454-4406, alwatanbakery.com, $.

Petra, 3904 Bardstown Rd., 749-0924, $.

 

Pizza

Angio’s, 3731 Old Bardstown Rd., 451-5454, angiospizza.com, $, Beer.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

Brickyard Sports Bar & Grill, 4300 Fegenbush Ln., 454-5433, $, Full Bar.

Fern & Moody’s, 3903 Bardstown Rd., 458-9415, $, Beer, Wine.

More Shenanigans, 4521 Bardstown Rd., 493-3585, $, Full Bar.

 

•Clifton/Crescent Hill

Barbecue

Frankfort Avenue Beer Depot, 3204 Frankfort Ave., 895-3223, $, Full Bar.

Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ, 102 Bauer Ave, 938-6262, mommasbbq.com, $$.

 

Café/Coffee

Blue Dog Bakery and Café, 2868 Frankfort Ave., 899-9800, $$, Full bar.

Caffe Classico, 2144 Frankfort Ave., 894-9689, $$, Beer, Wine.

Heine Brothers Coffee, 2714 Frankfort Ave., 899-5551, heinebroscoffee.com, $.

Vint, 2309 Frankfort Ave., 894-8060, vintcoffee.com, $.

 

Cajun

J. Gumbo’s, 2109 Frankfort Ave., 896-4046, jgumbos.com, $, Beer.

 

Casual Dining

Barbara Lee’s Kitchen, 2410 Brownsboro Rd., 897-3967, $.

Danish Express, 102 Cannons Ln., 895-2863, $.

Sam’s Hot Dog Stand, 1991 Brownsboro Rd., 259-7287, samshotdogs.com, $.

Shelia’s Southern Style Cuisine, 2017 Brownsboro Rd., 893-8855, $.

 

Chinese

Great Wall, 2206 Brownsboro Rd., 891-8881, $.

 

Contemporary American

Bourbons Bistro, 2255 Frankfort Ave., 894-8838, $$$, Full Bar. With a menu that is bourbon-inspired and Kentucky-accented, Bourbons Bistro is a winner whether you belly up to the bar or proceed to the long dining room at the back. Executive chef Jeff Bridges, who took over from longtime chef Michael Crouch, has done a fine job of maintaining the style of his predecessor while adding his own personal stamp. (Reviewed 7/3/13)

Bristol Bar and Grille, 1860 Mellwood Ave.., 582-1995, bristolbarandgrille.com, $$, Full Bar.

North End Café, 1722 Frankfort Ave., 896-8770, northendcafe.com, $$, Full Bar.

The Silver Dollar, 1761 Frankfort Ave., $$, Full Bar.

Varanese, 2106 Frankfort Ave., 899-9904, varanese.com, $$$, Full Bar.

 

Deli/Sandwiches

Café Fraiche, 3642 Brownsboro Rd., 894-8929, $.

Crave Café, 2250 Frankfort Ave., 896-1488, $.

Fun Food Café, 1860 Mellwood Ave., 895-1003, $.

Nancy’s Bagel Grounds, 2101 Frankfort Ave., 895-8323, $.

PattiCakes Café, 1860 Mellwood Ave., 238-7387, $.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Breadworks, 3628 Brownsboro Rd., 893-3200, $.

The Comfy Cow, 2221 Frankfort Ave., 409-4616, thecomfycow.com, $.

Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 2232 Frankfort Ave., 409-6100, $.

Sweet Surrender, 1804 Frankfort Ave., 458-6363, sweetsurrenderdessertcafe.com, $$.

 

Filipino

Sari Sari, 2339 Frankfort Ave., 894-0585, gosarisari.com, $.

 

Greek/Mediterranean

chicago Gyros/SuperChef’s Breakfast, 2317 Brownsboro Rd., 895-3270, $.

Grape Leaf, 2217 Frankfort Ave., 897-1774, $$.

Shiraz Mediterranean Grill, 2011 Frankfort Ave., 891-8854, $.

 

Health Conscious/Vegetarian

Rainbow Blossom Natural Foods, 12401 Shelbyville Rd., 244-2022, rainbowblossom.com, $

Irish

Irish Rover, 2319 Frankfort Ave., 899-3544, $, Full Bar.

 

Italian

Difabio’s Casapela, 2311 Frankfort Ave., 891-0411, difabios.com, $$, Full Bar.

Porcini, 2730 Frankfort Ave., 894-8686, porcinilouisville.com, $$$, Full Bar.

Volare, 2300 Frankfort Ave., 894-4446, $$$, Full Bar.

 

Japanese

Osaka Sushi Bar, 2039 Frankfort Ave., 894-9501, $$, Beer, Wine.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

El Mundo, 2345 Frankfort Ave., 899-9930, 502elmundo.com, $, Full Bar.

El Nopal, 1041 Zorn Ave., 897-5541, $, Full Bar.

El Nopalito, 2319 Brownsboro Rd., 893-9880, $, Full Bar.

Ramiro’s Cantina, 2350 Frankfort Ave., 895-3333, $, Full Bar. You could call Ramiro’s “son of Sol Aztecas,” as owner Ramiro Gandara, who was a partner in this outpost of the local Sol Aztecas mini-chain, runs it on his own now. The menu features familiar dishes — tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas — at family-friendly prices. (Reviewed 11/7/12)

 

Pizza

Clifton’s Pizza, 2230 Frankfort Ave., 893-3730, $, Beer, Wine.

Fat Jimmy’s, 2712 Frankfort Ave., 891-4555, fatjimmyspizza.com, $, Beer.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

Hilltop Tavern, 1800 Frankfort Ave., 742-2908, $$, Full Bar.

 

Steakhouse

Pat’s Steak House, 2437 Brownsboro Rd., 896-9234, $$$$, Full Bar. Bearing the name of its owner, Pat Francis, since 1976, Pat’s could easily pass for a diorama depicting upscale Louisville dining in the Eisenhower era. The bill of fare, too, is retro, heavily based on steak and potatoes and traditional trimmings served family-style. (Reviewed 11/21/12)

 

Thai

Thai Taste, 1977 Brownsboro Rd., 897-7682, $, Beer.

 

Vietnamese

Basa Modern Vietnamese, 2244 Frankfort Ave., 896-1016, basarestaurant.net, $$$, Full Bar.

Four Sisters, 2246 Frankfort Ave., 384-4262, $. Four Sisters is packing in crowds with its happy combination of good, simple fare, affordably priced, presented by the four smiling Vietnamese-American sisters who give the spot its name. The menu is limited to six savory crêpes and four banh mi, priced from $5.50-$8.50, and 11 sweet crêpes from $3.50-$6.75. (Reviewed 7/24/13)

Zen Garden, 2240 Frankfort Ave., 895-9114, $.

 

CRESTWOOD

Barbecue

Bourbon Q, 6554 W. Hwy 146, 222-6154, $$.

Grillmaster Barbecue Pits, 7311 Hwy 329, 329-9070, $$.

Jucy’s Smokehouse Barbeque, 7626 Lagrange Rd., 241-5829, $$.

Texican’s BBQ Pit, 6608 W. Hwy. 146, 241-9227, $.

 

Café/Coffee

Lainey’s Latte Café, 6334 W. Hwy. 146, 243-3559, $.

Chinese

China King, 6420 W. Hwy. 146, 241-3198, $.

 

Deli/Sandwiches

Red Pepper Deli Café, 6401 Claymont Crse., 241-8280, $.

JAPANESE

Rikishi, 6110 Crestwood Station, 742-2020, $$.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

El Caporal, 6825 Central Ave., 632-2032, $$.

El Tarasco, 6100 Crestwood Station, 241-2320, $.

Gustavo’s Mexican Grill, 6402 Westwind Way, 243-6950, $$.

 

DOWNTOWN/BUTCHERTOWN

asian

Yaching’s East West Cuisine, 105 S. Fourth St., 585-4005, $$$, Full Bar.

 

Barbecue

FireFresh Bar-B-Q, 211 S. Fifth St., 540-1171, firefreshbbq.com, $, Beer.

 

Café/Coffee

Heine Brothers Coffee, 462 S. Fourth St., 561-2041, heinebroscoffee.com, $.

Heine Brothers Coffee, 516 W. Main St., 568-6339, heinebroscoffee.com, $.

Mrs. Potter’s Coffee, 718 W. Main St., 581-1867, $.

Please & Thank You, 800 E. Market St., 235-2372, pleaseandthankyoulouisville.com, $.

Sunergos Coffee, 231 S. Fifth St., 589-3222, sunergoscoffee.com, $.

 

Cajun

J. Gumbo’s, 426 W. Jefferson St., jgumbos.com, $, Beer.

 

Casual Dining

Cunningham’s, 630 S. Fourth St., 587-0526, $$, Full Bar.

D’Nalley’s, 970 S. Third St., 588-2003, $.

Hall’s Cafeteria, 1301 Story Ave., 583-0437, $, Beer.

Miss C’s Kitchen & Pantry, 1319 Story Ave., 759-1085, misscskitchen.com, $$.

Miss C’s Kitchen & Pantry, 308 W. Chestnut St., 992-3166, misscskitchen.com, $$.

Toast on Market, 620 E. Market St., 569-4099, toastonmarket.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

Chicken

Chicken King, 639 E. Broadway, 589-5464, $, Beer.

Indi’s, 1033 W. Broadway, 589-7985, $.

 

Chinese

Cheer King Star, 231 S. Fifth St., 587-8686, $.

China Inn, 1925 S. Fourth St., 636-2020, $, Beer.

Chinese Chef, 2619 S. Fourth St., 634-0979, $.

 

Chopsticks, 416 E. Broadway, 589-9145, $.

Chung King Chinese American Restaurant, 110 E. Market St., 584-8880, $, Beer.

Double Dragon 8, 231 S. Fifth St., 587-8686, $.

Quick Wok, 801 W. Broadway, 584-6519, $.

Shanghai Restaurant, 526 S. Fifth St., 568-8833, $.

Wok Express, 234 W. Broadway, 583-8988, $.

 

Contemporary American

Bistro 301, 301 W. Market St., 584-8337, $$$, Full Bar.

Bristol Bar and Grille, 614 W. Main St., 582-1995, bristolbarandgrille.com, $$, Full Bar.

Decca, 812 E. Market St., 749-8128, deccarestaurant.com, $$$, Full Bar.

Dish on Market, 434 W. Market St., 315-0669, dishonmarket.com, $, Full Bar.

Doc Crow’s, 127 W. Main St., 587-1626, doccrows.com, $$, Full Bar.

Ghyslain, 725 E. Market St., 690-8645, ghyslain.com/restaurants, $$.

Harvest, 624 E. Market St., 384-9090, harvestlouisville.com, $$, Full Bar.

Hillbilly Tea, 120 S. First St., 587-7350, hillbillytea.com, $. Hillbilly Tea brings together a cup of hillbilly, a healthy heap of hipster and a pinch of fun to serve up an international blend of country cooking with locavore meats and produce and plenty of tongue-in-cheek Appalachian shtick. It recently added a full bar to its offerings. (Reviewed 5/8/13)

La Coop - Bistro A Vins, 732 E. Market St., 410-2888, coopbistro.com, $$$, Full Bar.

Marketplace Restaurant at Theater Square, 651 S. Fourth St., 625-3001, theatersquaremarketplace.com, $$, Full Bar.

MilkWood (at Actors Theater), 316 W. Main St., 584-6455, $$$, Full Bar. Chef Edward Lee’s popular new restaurant MilkWood at Actors Theatre reminds us of Chef David Chang’s acclaimed Momofuku eateries in New York, Toronto and Sydney. Named after the Dylan Thomas play “Under Milkwood,” it has a personality all its own, and that personality is clearly defined by Lee’s inspiration and style. (Reviewed 3/13/13)

Proof on Main, 702 W. Main St., 217-6360, proofonmain.com, $$$, Full Bar.

Relish, 1346 River Rd., 587-7007, relishlouisville.com, $$, Beer, Wine. This trendy spot represents the re-entry into the Louisville dining scene of Susan Seiller, who owned and put her stamp on the popular Jack Fry’s restaurant from 1987 until 2008. Chef Jack Beeson’s concise lunch menu is affordable (nothing over $10) and focused on appetizing yet healthy fare. (Reviewed 1/2/13)

Rye on Market, 900 E. Market St., 749-6200, ryeonmarket.com, $$, Full Bar. The food and cocktails at this hip, popular NuLu joint are amazing. That menu is brief, limited to four or five small plates and as many mains, plus a short list of bar snacks/starters, meat or cheese plates and fresh oysters; it’s largely locavore and changes often, taking advantage of seasonal produce. (Reviewed 10/16/13)

Sidebar, 129 S. 2nd St., 384-1600, sidebarwhiskerow.com, $$, Full Bar.

St. Charles Exchange, 113 S. Seventh St., 618-1917, stcharlesexchange.com, $$, Full Bar.

Wiltshire on Market, 636 E. Market St., 589-5224, $$, Full Bar.

Z’s Fusion, 115 S. Fourth St., 855-8000, zsfusion.com, $$$$, Full Bar.

 

Deli/Sandwiches

Another Place Sandwich Shop, 119 S. Seventh St., 589-4115, $.

Atlantic No. 5, 605 W. Main St., 883-3398, $.

Cat Box Deli, 500 W. Jefferson St., 561-6259, $.

City Café, 505 W. Broadway, 589-1797, citycafelunch.com, $.

City Café, 500 S. Preston St., 852-5739, citycafelunch.com, $.

Devino’s, 104 W. Main St., 569-3939, $.

Earth Friends Café, 829 E. Market St., 749-8911, earthfriendscafe.com, $. This NuLu lunch spot opened in the space formerly occupied by The Bodega grocery and café. The menu carries a distinctly vegetarian and even vegan tone, but omnivores can coexist here in virtuous satisfaction. (Reviewed 2/20/13)

Ermin’s French Bakery and Café, 455 S. Fourth St., 585-5120, $.

Main Street Café, 217 E. Main St., 992-8080, $.

Manhattan Grill, 429 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., 561-0024, manhattangrill.4mg.com, $.

Morris Deli (YMCA), 555 S. Second St., 587-2353, $.

Nancy’s Bagel Box, 651 S. Fourth St., 589-4004, $.

Queue Café, 220 W. Main St., 583-0273, $.

Red’s, 514 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., 587-7337, $.

TC’s Sandwich Shop, 438 W. Market St., 581-9200, $.

Wall Street Deli, 225 Abraham Flexner Way, 587-1006, $.

Webb’s Market, 944 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd., 583-0318, $, Beer.

Zoup!, 318 S. Fourth St., 585-9687, zoup.com, $.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Cake Flour, 909 E. Market St., 719-0172, cakeflouronmarket.com, $.

 

Entertainment

Belle of Louisville, 401 W. River Rd., 574-2992, belleoflouisville.org, $$, Full Bar.

 

ETHIOPIAN

Abyssinia Authentic Ethiopian, 554 S. 5th St., 384-8347, abyssiniaauthenticethiopian.com, $$, Full Bar.

Addis Grill, 109 S. Fourth St., 581-1011, addisgrill.com, $.

Queen of Sheba, 528 S. Fifth St., queenofshebalouisville.com, $.

 

FRENCH

Bistro 1860 Wine Bar & Spirits, 1765 Mellwood Ave., 618-1745, $$$, Full Bar. With the help of owners Ron Kayrouz and Terry Fereday, with Chef Michael Crouch (previously of Bourbons Bistro), Bistro 1860 has taken over the space that once held L&N Wine Bar. Crouch is doing a fine job with an eclectic, mostly American menu that offers most dishes in a choice of three portion sizes. (Reviewed 1/9/13)

 

Health Conscious/Vegetarian

Chop Shop Salads, 436 W. Market St., 589-2467, $.

 

Hotel Dining

BLU Italian Mediterranean Grille (Marriott Inn), 280 W. Jefferson St., 671-4285, $$$, Full Bar.

Café Magnolia (Galt House), 140 N. Fourth St., 589-5200, $$$, Full Bar.

Champions Sports Restaurant (Marriott Inn), 280 W. Jefferson St., 627-5045, $$, Full Bar.

The English Grill (Brown Hotel), 335 W. Broadway, 583-1234, brownhotel.com, $$$, Full Bar.

The Fountain Room (Galt House), 140 N. Fourth Ave., 589-5200, galthouse.com, $, Full Bar.

Gatsby’s (Seelbach Hilton), 500 Fourth Ave., 585-3201, $, Full Bar.

J. Graham’s Café and Bar (Brown Hotel), 335 W. Broadway, 583-1234, $, Full Bar.

Jockey Silks Bourbon Lounge (Galt House), 140 N. Fourth Ave., 589-5200, galthouse.com, $$$, Full Bar.

The Oakroom (Seelbach Hilton), 500 S. Fourth St., 585-3200, seelbachhilton.com, $$$$, Full Bar.

Peppers Bar and Grill (Hyatt Regency), 320 W. Jefferson St., 587-3434, $$$, Full Bar.

Rivue (Galt House), 140 N. Fourth Ave., 589-5200, $$$, Full Bar.

Sway (Hyatt Regency), 320 W. Jefferson St., 217-6028, $$$, Full Bar.

 

Italian

Luigi’s, 712 W. Main St., 589-0005, $.

Pesto’s, 566 S. Fifth St., 584-0567, pestositalian.com, $, Beer, Wine.

Vincenzo’s, 150 S. Fifth St., 580-1350, vincenzosdining.biz, $$$$, Full Bar.

 

Japanese

Bendoya Sushi Bar & Cuisine, 217 S. Fifth St., 581-0700, $.

Caviar, 416 W. Muhammad Ali, 625-3090, $$$, Full Bar.

Osaka Sushi Bar, 426 W. Market St., 588-8899, $$.

Sapporo Japanese Grill and Sushi, 649 S. Fourth St., 589-3333, sapporojapanese.com, $$$, Full Bar

 

Mediterranean

Safier Mediterranean Deli, 641 S. Fourth St., 585-1125, $.

Yafa Café, 22 Theater Sq., 561-0222, $.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

Bazo’s Fresh Mexican Grill, 428 W. Market St., 805-1818, bazosgrill.com, $.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, 315 S. Fourth St., 584-8606, chipotle.com, $. The 20-year-old Denver-based fast-food chain built about 1,400 units in 43 states before one finally opened in downtown Louisville. It’s for anyone who likes the idea of fast food built on humanely raised, hormone-free “natural” beef, pork and poultry and organic and local produce. (Reviewed 4/17/13)

Los Aztecas, 530 W. Main St., 561-8535, losaztecas.net, $, Full Bar.

Manny & Merle, 122 W. Main St., 290-8888, mannyandmerle.com, $$, Full Bar.

Mayan Café, 813 E. Market St., 566-0651, themayancafe.com, $$, Beer, Wine. Chef Bruce Ucán’s Mayan Café ranks among the city’s top tables. The menu offers an appetizing taste of the Mayan cuisines of Yucatan and Guatemala, heightened by Ucán’s creative flair. The seasonally changing bill of fare makes strong use of locavore produce and meats. (Reviewed 2/6/13)

Qdoba, 300 S. Fourth St., 855-4450, qdoba.com, $, Beer.

Sol Aztecas, 129 W. Main St., 583-5505, $, Full Bar.

Sol Aztecas, 520 S. Fourth St., 315-0666, $, Full Bar.

Taco Punk, 736 E. Market St., 584-8226, tacopunk.com, $, Beer.

Tumbleweed, 1201 River Rd., 585-4107, tumbleweedrestaurants.com $$, Full Bar.

 

MIDDLE EASTERN

Saffron’s Persian Café, 131 W. Market St., 584-7800, saffronsrestaurant.com, $$$, Full Bar.

 

Pizza

Fat Jimmy’s, 528 S. Fifth St., 589-8559, $, Beer.

Garage Bar, 700 E. Market St., 749-7100, garageonmarket.com, $$, Beer, Full Bar.

Original Impellizzeri’s, 110 W. Main St., 589-4900, $$, Full Bar.

Sicilian Pizza & Pasta, 631 S. Fourth St., 589-8686, sicilianpizzapasta.com, $, Beer.

Spinelli’s Pizzeria, 239 S. Fifth St., 749-0919, $$, Beer.

 

Pub/Sports Bar/Winery

Against the Grain Brewery & Smokehouse, 401 E. Main St., 515-0174, atgbrewery.com, $$, Full Bar.

Big Al’s Beeritaville, 1715 Mellwood Ave., 893-4487, $, Full Bar.

Bluegrass Brewing Company, 2 Theater Square, 568-2224, bbcbrew.com, $, Full Bar.

Bluegrass Brewing Company, 300 W. Main, 562-0007, bbcbrew.com, $, Full Bar.

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, 400 S. Fourth St., 589-8935, $$, Full Bar.

JazzyBlu, 815 W. Market St., 992-3243, $, Full Bar.

Maker’s Mark Bourbon House and Lounge, Fourth Street Live, 568-9009, $$$, Full Bar.

Old 502 Winery, 120 S. 10th St., 540-5650, old502.com, $$, Full Bar.

Prime Lounge, 104 W. Main St., 58-PRIME, $, Full Bar.

Sergio’s World Beers, 1605 Story Ave., 618-BEER, sergiosworldbeers.com, $$, Beer.

Troll Pub Under the Bridge, 150 W. Washington St., 618-4829, trollpub.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

Soul Food

Food 4 the Soul, 612 S. 5th St., 614-6363, food4ursoulky.com, $.

 

Steakhouse

Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef and Seafood, 455 S. Fourth St., 584-3266, eddiemerlots.com, $$$, Full Bar.

 

FERN CREEK

Barbecue

Bootleg Barbeque, 9704 Bardstown Rd., 239-2722, $.

Mark’s Feed Store, 6501 Bardstown Rd., 442-0808, marksfeedstore.com, $$, Beer, Wine.

 

CASUAL DINING

Aspen Creek, 8000 Bardstown Rd., 239-2200, $$, Full Bar.

 

Chinese

Double Dragon II, 6832 Bardstown Rd., 231-3973, $.

Hunan Wok, 6445 Bardstown Rd., 231-0393, $.

 

CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN

Jarfi’s at Glenmary, 10200 Glenmary Farm Dr., 239-3500, $$$$, Full Bar.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 5606 Bardstown Rd., 239-3880, $.

Sugar & Spice Donut Shop, 5613 Bardstown Rd., 231-1411, $.

 

JAPANESE

Kailana Sushi, 6425 Bardstown Rd., 614-7244, kailanasushi.com, $$, Full Bar.

Sake Blue Japanese Bistro, 9326 Cedar Ctr., 708-1500, $$, Full Bar.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

Adobo, 5612 Bardstown Rd., 618-3430, $, Full Bar.

El Nopalito, 6300 Bardstown Rd., 231-4249, $, Full Bar.

Fiesta Time, 8133 Bardstown Rd., 231-2444, $, Full Bar.

Las Gorditas, 4756 Bardstown Rd., 492-0112, $.

Señor Taco, 4806 Bardstown Rd., 493-7003, $.

 

PIZZA

Bearno’s, 6101 Bardstown Rd., 231-2222, $$, Full Bar.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

Bungalow Joe’s, 7813 Beulah Church Rd., 931-5637, bungalowjoes.biz, $$, Full Bar.

Creeker’s Bar & Grill, 6330 Bardstown Rd., 762-0370, $, Full Bar.

Red Sports Saloon, 9601 Newbridge Rd., 690-3050, 30redsportssaloon.com, $, Full Bar.

TK’s Pub and Grill, 5442 Del Maria Way, 499-5673, $$, Full Bar.

 

THAI

Sala Thai, 8125 Bardstown Rd., 231-1992, $.

 

GERMANTOWN/AUDUBON/CAMP TAYLOR

ASIAN

Shah’s Mongolian Grill, 423 E. Warnock St., 493-0234, $, Full Bar.

 

Barbecue

Smoketown usa, 1153 Logan St., 409-9180, $.

 

Café/Coffeehouse

Heine Brothers Coffee, 822 Eastern Pkwy., 637-1060, heinebroscoffee.com, $.

Sonoma Coffee Café, 3309 Poplar Level Rd., 384-0044, $.

Sunergos Coffee & Micro-Roastery, 2122 S. Preston St., 634-1243, $.

 

CAJUN

J. Gumbo’s, 3017 Poplar Level Rd., 708-2460, $, Beer.

 

CASUAL DINING

Cottage Inn, 570 Eastern Pkwy., 637-4325, $.

That Place on Goss, 946 Goss Ave, 409-5409, gossantiques.com, $.

 

Chinese

Double Dragon, 1255 Goss Ave., 635-5656, $.

Great Wok, 2502 S. Preston St., 634-1918, $.

 

CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN

Eiderdown, 983 Goss Ave., 636-0749, eiderdowngermantown.com, $$, Beer, Wine.

Hammerheads 921 Swan St., 365-1112, $, Beer.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Dairy Del, 1516 S. Shelby St., $.

Dairy Kastle, 575 Eastern Pkwy., 634-8990, $.

Heitzman’s Bakery and Deli, 804 Eastern Pkwy., 635-2651, $.

Nord’s Bakery, 2118 S. Preston St., 634-0931, $.

 

Greek/Mediterranean

Shiraz Mediterranean Grill, 3501 Poplar Level Rd., 632-2232, $.

 

Italian

Come Back Inn, 909 Swan St., 627-1777, comebackinn.biz, $, Full Bar.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

El Nopal, 811 Eastern Pkwy., 634-3171, $, Full Bar.

El Tarasco, 2247 S. Preston St., 636-0025, $, Full Bar.

Lolita’s Tacos, 4222 Poplar Level Rd., 459-4356, $, Beer. Most come to Lolita’s for good, affordable and filling Mexican-style food with a Los Angeles Chicano accent. The delicious avocado burrito is a treat we haven’t spotted anywhere else around town. (Reviewed 7/10/13)

Qdoba, 3021 Poplar Level Rd., 637-5405, qdoba.com, $, Beer.

 

Pizza

Danny Mac’s Pizza, 1567 S. Shelby St., 635-7994, $.

Teena’s Pizza, 3799 Poplar Level Rd., 785-4344, $, Beer.

Vito’s Pizza, 1919 S. Preston St., 634-1003, $$, Full Bar.

 

Pub/sports bar

Check’s Café, 1101 E. Burnett St., 637-9515, $, Full Bar.

Four Pegs Beer Lounge, 1053 Goss Ave., 634-1447, fourpegsbeerlounge.com, $$, Full Bar.

Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St., 635-ZBAR, zanzabarlouisville.com, $, Full Bar.

 

Highlands

AFRICAN

Funmi’s Café, 3028 Bardstown Rd., 454-5009, funmiscafe.com, $$. Nigerian-born chef Funmi Aderinokun and her family have brought the bold, bright flavors of Africa in general, and Nigeria in particular, to Bardstown Road. The menu offers a virtual education in African fare, with a short list of appetizers, soups and salads, and about a dozen lunch and dinner entrees. (Reviewed 10/17/12)

 

Asian

Asiatique, 1767 Bardstown Rd., 451-2749, asiatiquerestaurant.com, $$$, Full Bar.

Café Mimosa/Egg Roll Machine, 1543 Bardstown Rd., 458-2233, cafemimosatogo.com, $, Full Bar.

Dragon King’s Daughter, 1126 Bardstown Rd., 632-2444, dragonkingsdaughter.com, $, Beer, Wine. DKD manages to fit both Japanese and Mexican flavors — and a lot more, too — into a single menu, and somehow it works. The restaurant offers a comfortable scene with friendly and assured service, and an invitingly priced menu that has expanded in size and diversity while holding most choices under $10. (Reviewed 8/14/13)

Mid City Super Buffet, 1250 Bardstown Rd. 451-6033, $, Beer, Wine.

Roots/Heart & Soy, 1216 Bardstown Rd., 452-6688/452-6678, $.

Wild Ginger Asian Bistro, 1700 Bardstown Rd., 384-9252, $$, Full Bar.

Barbecue

Mark’s Feed Store, 1514 Bardstown Rd., 458-1570, marksfeedstore.com, $$, Beer, Wine.

 

Café/Coffee

Day’s Espresso and Coffee, 1420 Bardstown Rd., 456-1170, $.

Heine Brothers Coffee, 1295 Bardstown Rd., 456-5108, heinebroscoffee.com, $.

Heine Brothers Coffee, 1449 Bardstown Rd., 454-5212, heinebroscoffee.com, $.

Heine Brothers Coffee, 2200 Bardstown Rd., 515-0380, heinebroscoffee.com, $.

Heine Brothers Coffee, 3060 Bardstown Rd., 458-7770, heinebroscoffee.com, $.

Highland Coffee Company, 1140 Bardstown Rd., 451-4545, highlandcoffee.com, $.

Java Brewing Company, 1707 Bardstown Rd., 384-3555, javabrewingco.com, $.

Quills Coffee, 930 Baxter Ave., 742-6129, $.

 

Casual Dining

The Bard’s Town, 1801 Bardstown Rd., 817-1906, thebardstown.com, $$, Full Bar.

Buckhead Mountain Grill, 3020 Bardstown Rd., 456-6680, eatatbuckheads.com, $$, Full Bar.

Bunz, 969 ½ Baxter Ave., 632-1132, $.

Café 360, 1582 Bardstown Rd., 473-8694, $, Full Bar.

Ditto’s Grill, 1114 Bardstown Rd., 581-9129, $$, Full Bar.

Emma Lou’s Café, 1327 Bardstown Rd., 456-4500, $.

Highland Morning, 1416 Bardstown Rd., 365-3900, myhighlandmorning.com, $.

Philly Steak & Burger, 1578 Bardstown Rd., 451-6768, $, Full Bar.

Twig and Leaf, 2122 Bardstown Rd., 451-8944, $.

 

Contemporary American

Bristol Bar and Grille, 1321 Bardstown Rd., 456-1702, bristolbarandgrille.com, $$, Full Bar.

Coach Lamp Restaurant and Pub, 751 Vine St., 583-9165, $$$, Full Bar. Food Network Chef Robert Irvine came to Coach Lamp this past summer with his “Restaurant: Impossible” and spruced things up. The effort involved a lot of cleanup, paint-up, fix-up, a new menu and, most significant, a shady, comfortable new patio, which they’ve dubbed Brooke & Billy’s Back Patio. (Reviewed 10/2/13)

Jack Fry’s, 1007 Bardstown Rd., 452-9244, jackfrys.com, $$$$, Full Bar.

Lilly’s, 1147 Bardstown Rd., 451-0447, lillyslapeche.com, $$$$, Full Bar.

North End Café, 2116 Bardstown Rd., 690-4161, northendcafe.com, $$, Full Bar.

Uptown Café, 1624 Bardstown Rd., 458-4212, $$, Full Bar.

Winston’s, 3101 Bardstown Rd., 456-0980, sullivan.edu, $$$$, Full Bar.

 

Deli/Sandwiches

Baby D’s Bagels & Deli, 2009 Highland Ave., 365-3354, babydsdeli.com, $.

The Café, 712 Brent St., 589-9191, thecafétogo.com, $.

Morris Deli & Catering, 2228 Taylorsville Rd., 458-1668, $, Full Bar.

Stevens & Stevens, 1114 Bardstown Rd., 584-3354, $.

Tom + Chee, 1704 Bardstown Rd., 409-9494, $.

 

Desserts/Bakery

The Bakery, 3100 Bardstown Rd., 452-1210, $.

Breadworks, 2204 Dundee Rd., 452-1510, $.

Ce Fiore, 1500 Bardstown Rd., 458-8679, cefiore.com, $.

Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 2525 Bardstown Rd., 459-8184, $.

Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 1041 Bardstown Rd., 618-3380, $.

Lula’s Frozen Yogurt, 1501 Bardstown Rd., 618-0891, sweetceces.com, $.

Wiltshire Pantry Bakery & Café, 901 Barret Ave., 581-8561, $.

ETHIOPIAN

Queen of Sheba, 2804 Taylorsville Rd., 459-6301, queenofshebalouisville.com, $, Full Bar.

 

French

Bistro Le Relais, 2817 Taylorsville Rd., 451-9020, $$$$, Full Bar.

 

Health Conscious/Vegetarian

Rainbow Blossom Natural Foods, 3046 Bardstown Rd., 498-2470, rainbowblossom.com, $.

 

Indian

Bombay International Food Mart, 1591 Bardstown Rd., 473-2077, $, Beer.

Kashmir Indian Restaurant, 1277 Bardstown Rd., 473-8765, $$, kashmirlouisville.com, Beer, Wine.

Sitar Indian Cuisine, 1702 Bardstown Rd., 473-8889, $$, Beer, Wine. Sitar is thriving after five years in business, offering an extensive evening menu and drawing crowds with its small but well-curated lunch buffet that ranks as one of the Bardstown strip’s best midday bargains at $7.99. The evening menu includes about 100 dinner options, most in the $10-$15 range. (Reviewed 5/22/13)

 

International

Ramsi’s Café on the World, 1293 Bardstown Rd., 451-0700, ramsiscafe.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

Irish

Flanagan’s Ale House, 934 Baxter Ave., 585-3700, $$, Full Bar.

Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 933 Baxter Ave., 473-1222, mollymalonesirishpub.com, $$, Full Bar.

O’Shea’s Traditional Irish Pub, 956 Baxter Ave., 589-7373, osheaslouisville.com, $$, Full Bar.

Shenanigans Irish Grill, 1611 Norris Place, 454-3919, $, Full Bar.

 

Italian

Anselmo’s Italian Bistro, 1511 Bardstown Rd., 749-0444, $$, Full Bar.

Le Gallo Rosso Bistro, 1325 Bardstown Rd., 473-0015, $$, Full Bar.

 

Japanese

Oishii Sushi, 2810 Taylorsville Rd., 365-3474, $$.

Sapporo Japanese Grill and Sushi, 1706 Bardstown Rd., 479-5550, sapporojapanese.com, $$$, Full Bar.

Wasabiya Japanese Cuisine, 962 Baxter Ave., 618-2460, $$.

 

Latin

Havana Rumba, 2210 Bardstown Rd., 749-4600, havanarumbaonline.com, $, Full Bar.

Palermo Viejo, 1359 Bardstown Rd., 456-6461, palermoviejo.info, $$, Full Bar.

Seviche, 1538 Bardstown Rd., 473-8560, sevicherestaurant.com, $$$$, Full Bar.

 

Mediterranean

Pita Delites, 1616 Grinstead Dr., 569-1122, $.

Pita Hut, 1613 Bardstown Rd., 409-8484, $.

Zaytun Mediterranean Grill, 2286 Bardstown Rd., 365-1788, $.

Mexican/Tex Mex

El Camino, 1314 Bardstown Rd., 454-5417, $$, Full Bar.

Qdoba, 1500 Bardstown Rd., 454-3380, qdoba.com, $, Beer.

Sol Aztecas, 2427 Bardstown Rd., 459-7776, $$, Full Bar.

 

Pizza

Bearno’s, 1318 Bardstown Rd., 456-4556, $$, Full Bar.

Bearno’s, 2900 Taylorsville Rd., 458-8605, $$, Beer.

Boombozz Taphouse, 1448 Bardstown Rd., 458-8889, tonyboombozz.com, $$, Full Bar.

Impellizzeri’s, 1381 Bardstown Rd., 454-2711, $$, Full Bar.

Papalinos NY Pizzeria, 947-949 Baxter Ave., 749-8525, $, Beer.

Rocky’s Pizza & Panini, 3032 Bardstown Rd., 690-8500, $$, Full Bar.

Spinelli’s Pizzeria, 614 Baxter Ave., 568-5665, $$, Beer.

Uncle Maddio’s, 2011 Grinstead Dr., 690-8871, unclemaddios.com, $, Beer.

Wick’s Pizza, 975 Baxter Ave., 458-1828, wickspizza.com, $$, Full Bar.

Za’s Pizza Pub, 1573 Bardstown Rd., 454-4544, $$, Full Bar.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

The Back Door, 1250 Bardstown Rd. (Mid City Mall), 451-0659, thebackdoorlouisville.com, $, Full Bar.

Bambi Bar, 2701 Bardstown Rd., 456-9635, $, Full Bar.

Baxter’s 942 Bar & Grill, 942 Baxter Ave., 409-9422, baxters942.com, $, Full Bar.

The Brewery, 426 Baxter Ave., 365-2505, $, Full Bar.

Buffalo Wild Wings, 1055 Bardstown Rd., 454-3635, $$, Full Bar.

Cahoots, 1047 Bardstown Rd., 454-6687, $, Full Bar.

Cumberland Brews, 1576 Bardstown Rd., 458-8727, $, Beer, Wine.

Diamond Pub and Billiards, 630 Barret Ave., 690-7040, $, Full Bar.

Dundee Tavern, 2224 Dundee Rd., 458-6637, $, Full Bar.

Highlands Tap Room Grill, 1058 Bardstown Rd, 584-5222, highlandstaproom.com, $, Full Bar.

Holy Grale, 1034 Bardstown Rd., holygralelouisville.com, $, Beer, Wine.

Kern’s Korner, 2600 Bardstown Rd., 456-9726, $, Full Bar.

Monkey Wrench, 1025 Barret Ave., 582-2433, $, Full Bar.

Mulligan’s Pub and Grill, 1801 Newburg Rd., 632-2818, $$, Full Bar.

Phoenix Hill Tavern, 644 Baxter Ave., 589-4957, $, Full Bar.

River City Drafthouse, 1574 Bardstown Rd., 690-5111, $, Beer.

 

Seafood

The Fish House/Café Beignet, 1310 Winter Ave., 568-2993, $, Beer.

 

Spanish

De La Torre’s, 1606 Bardstown Rd., 456-4955, $$$, Full Bar.

La Bodega, 1604 Bardstown Rd., 456-4955, $$, Full Bar.

 

 

Thai

Thai Siam, Gardiner Lane Shopping Center, 458-6871, $$, Beer, Wine.

 

VIETNAMESE

Banh Mi Hero, 2245 Bardstown Rd., 456-2022, banhmihero.com, $. This lovable new spot in the Highlands showcases the Vietnamese version of a sandwich, the banh mi, which comes with a bewildering variety of fillings. The restaurant packs plenty of experience thanks to hospitable host Lee Tran, son of Annie Tran of Annie Café. (Reviewed 12/19/12)

La Que, 1019 Bardstown Rd., 238-3981, $$, Beer.

 

HIKES POINT

Chinese

Red Sun, 3437 Breckinridge Ln., 499-7788, $.

Wonton Express, 3000 Hikes Ln., 452-2646, $.

 

INDIAN

Little India Café, 3099 Breckenridge Ln., 479-3353, $. Little India has made a mark among serious Indian food aficionados who simply love the all-you-can-eat lunch buffet for $7.95. With the buffet put away for the evening, a good, regionally diverse Indian menu comes into play. (Reviewed 11/14/12)

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

El Nopalito, 4028 Taylorsville Rd., 458-7278, $, Full Bar.

 

Pizza

Pizza Place, 2931 Richland Ave., 458-9700, $, Full Bar.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

Davern’s Upstairs, 3044 Hunsinger Ln., 456-5530, $, Full Bar.

 

IRISH HILL

Café/Coffee

Red Hot Roasters, 1402 Payne St. 569-0000, $.

 

Casual Dining

Game, 2295 Lexington Rd., 618-1712, $$, Full Bar. A spin-off of Hammerheads, Game features a simple yet exotic selection of game meat, from bison to antelope and even kangaroo. Game also shows its culinary diversity by fashioning remarkable veggie burgers from animal-free goodies such as lentils, corn, mushrooms and garbanzos. (Reviewed 7/17/13)

K.T.’s Restaurant and Bar, 2300 Lexington Rd., 458-8888, ktsrestaurant.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

Chinese

August Moon, 2269 Lexington Rd., 456-6569, augustmoonbistro.com, $$$, Full Bar.

 

Contemporary American

Gary’s on Spring, 204 S. Spring St., 584-5533, garysonspring.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

Jim Porter’s Good Time Emporium, 2345 Lexington Rd., 452-9531, $, Full Bar.

Spring Street Bar and Grill, 300 S. Spring St., 584-6630, springstreet.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

IROQUOIS PARK

Barbecue

Rubbies Southside Grill & Bar, 6905 Southside Dr., 367-0007, $, Full Bar.

 

Café/Coffee

Sister Bean’s, 5225 New Cut Rd., 364-0082, $.

 

CHINESE

China Castle, 7420 3rd Street Rd., 367-4272, $.

 

Desserts/Bakery

DaLat’s Gateaux & Bakery, 6915 Southside Dr., 368-9280, $.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

El Nopal, 5444 New Cut Rd., 380-8447, $ Beer, Wine, Full Bar.

El Tarasco, 5425 New Cut Rd., 368-5628, $, Beer, Wine.

 

Pizza

Iroquois Pizza, 6614 Manslick Rd., 363-1234, $$, Beer, Wine.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

Hoops Grill and Sports Bar, 6733 Strawberry Ln., 375-4667, $, Full Bar.

Spectator’s Bar and Grill, 5530 New Cut Rd., 368-7650, $, Full Bar.

 

VIETNAMESE

Café Thuy Van, 5600 National Turnpike, 366-6959, $, Beer.

Pho Binh Minh, 6709 Strawberry Ln., 375-9249, $, Beer.

Vietnam Kitchen, 5339 Mitscher Ave., 363-5154, $, Beer.

 

JEFFERSONTOWN

ASIAN

Shah’s Mongolian Grill, 9148 Taylorsville Rd., 493-0234, $, Full Bar.

 

BARBECUE

Cattleman’s Roadhouse, 2901 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 384-7623, cattlemansroadhouse.com, $$, Beer, Wine.

 

Café/Coffee

Argo Sons Coffee, 3640 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 491-9396, argosonscoffee.com, $.

 

CAJUN

J. Gumbo’s, 8603 Citadel Way, 493-4720, $, Beer.

Joe’s OK Bayou, 9874 Linn Station Rd., 426-1320, joesokbayou.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

CASUAL DINING

Mussel & Burger Bar, 9200 Taylorsville Rd., 384-4834, $$, Beer. Mussel & Burger is the latest from the team of Fernando and Cristina Martinez and Fernando’s cousin, Yaniel, who’ve hit the ball out of the park four times running now with Havana Rumba, Mojito and Guaca Mole. Choose among a dozen savory, sizable burgers and a lucky seven mussel bowls. (Reviewed 4/3/13)

 

Chinese

China King, 3830 Ruckriegel Pkwy., 240-0500, $.

Happy China, 9106 Taylorsville Rd., 493-1001, $.

Jumbo Buffet, 2731 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 495-0028, $$, Beer, Wine.

New China, 231 Blankenbaker Pkwy., 254-9299, $.

Yen Ching, 1818 Hurstbourne Pkwy., 491-3581,$, Beer.

 

Deli/Sandwiches

Backyard Burger, 1800 Priority Way, 240-9945, backyardburgers.com, $.

Home Run Burgers & Fries, 2060 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 409-7004, homerunburger.com, $, Beer.

 

DESSERTS/Bakery

Gigi’s Cupcakes, 1977 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 499-4998, $.

 

German

Erika’s, 9301 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 499-8822, $$, Beer, Wine.

 

HOTEL DINING

Charr’d Bourbon Kitchen and Lounge (Marriott East), 1903 Embassy Sq. Blvd., $$$, Full Bar.

 

Indian

Shalimar, 1820 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 493-8899, louisvilleshalimar.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

Japanese

Dancing Sushi Japanese Steakhouse, 2809 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy., $$, Beer, Wine.

Kansai, 1850 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.,618-1870, $$, Full Bar.

Shogun Japanese Steakhouse, 9026 Taylorsville Rd., 499-5700, $$$, Beer, Wine.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

El Caporal, 1901 Blankenbaker Pkwy., 266-9605, $, Full Bar.

El Nopal, 12600 Taylorsville Rd., 240-6022, $, Full Bar.

El Nopal, 10500 Watterson Tr., 266-5956, $, Full Bar.

El Tarasco, 9606 Taylorsville Rd., 297-8003, $, Full Bar.

El Toro Cantina & Grill, 1810 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 491-7272, $, Full Bar.

Senor Iguanas, 9909 Taylorsville Rd., 409-9565, $$, Full Bar.

Tacos Toreados Mexican Taqueria, 9109 Galene Dr., 468-3524, $.

 

Pizza

Bearno’s Little Sicily, 10117 Taylorsville Rd., 267-2549, $$, Beer.

Boombozz Pizza Bistro, 12613 Taylorsville Rd., 261-0222, TonyBoombozz.com, $$, Full Bar

Johnny V’s, 10509 Watterson Trail, 267-0900, $$, Full Bar.

Loui Loui’s Authentic Detroit Style Pizza, 10212 Taylorsville Rd., 266-7599, louislouis.com, $, Full Bar. Detroit-style pizza is an interesting variation, thicker than thin-crust pizza but lacking the depth of the Chicago-style. Loui Loui’s offers more than just Detroit’s finest, like arancini, meatballs, white bean hummus and more. (Reviewed 5/15/13)

Louisville Pizza Company, 3910 Ruckriegel Pkwy., 267-1188, chubbyrays.com, $, Full Bar.

Wick’s Pizza, 9700 Bluegrass Pkwy., 409-4257, wickspizza.com, $, Full Bar.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

Chatter’s Bar & Grill, 2745 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 961-9700, $$, Full Bar.

 

Seafood

El Marlin Marisqueria, 1850 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 365-1777, $$$, Full Bar.

KingFish, 1610 Kentucky Mills Dr., 240-0700, $$, Full Bar.

Pass Time Fish House, 10801 Locust Rd., 267-4633, $$, Full Bar.

 

LYNDON

Café/Coffee/TEA

Heine Brothers Coffee, 4901 Brownsboro Rd., 425-3688, heinebroscoffee.com.

Heine Brothers Coffee, Westport Village, 425-9199, heinebroscoffee.com, $.

Louisville Tea Company, 9305 New Lagrange Rd., 365-2516, louisvilleteacompany.com, $.

 

Cajun

Selena’s at Willow Lake Tavern, 10609 Lagrange Rd., 245-9004, $$, Full Bar.

 

Casual Dining

Austin’s, 4950 Hwy. 42, 423-1990, austins-restaurant.com, $$, Full Bar. The menu calls the fare “Southern and regional cuisines with a contemporary touch.” Appetizers and dinner salads range in price from $6.99-$12.69 for the meal-in-itself bronzed salmon salad, which one of our party declared “a winner.” (Reviewed 7/10/13)

Goose Creek Diner, 2923 Goose Creek Rd., 339-8070, gcdiner.com, $, Beer, Wine.

Incredible Dave’s, 9236 Westport Rd., 426-4790, incredibledaves.com, $$, Full Bar.

Wild Eggs, 1311 Herr Ln., 618-2866, wildeggs.com, $.

 

Chinese

Emperor of China, 2210 Holiday Manor Shopping Center, 426-1717, $$, Full Bar.

Jade Palace, 1109 Herr Ln., 425-9878, $$, Full Bar.

 

Contemporary American

Corner Café, 9307 New Lagrange Rd., 426-8119, cornercafelouisville.com, $$, Full Bar.

Ghyslain, Westport Village, 690-6001, ghyslain.com, $$. This is comfort food with a French accent rendered international by diverse, ’round-the-world fare. The menu is on the casual side, much of its space filled with soups, salads, sandwiches and shorter selections of entrees and platters. (Reviewed 12/12/12)

Henry’s Place, 4864 Brownsboro Ctr., 690-6585, henrysplacelouisville.com, $$$$, Full Bar.

Limestone, 10001 Forest Green Blvd., 426-7477, limestonerestaurant.com, $$$$, Full Bar.

Napa River Grill, Westport Village, 1211 Herr Ln., 423-5822, napariverlouisville.com, $$$, Full Bar.

 

Deli/Sandwiches

Starving Artist Café and Deli, 8034 New Lagrange Rd., 412-1599, $.

 

Desserts/Bakery

The Comfy Cow, Westport Village, 425-4979, thecomfycow.com, $.

Donut Kastle, 608 Lyndon Ln., 426-9248, $.

 

German

Gasthaus, 4812 Brownsboro Center, 899-7177, $$$, Beer, Wine.

 

Indian

Taj Palace, 2929 Goose Creek Rd., 423-9692, tajpalacelouisville.com, $$. Taj Palace is generally packed at lunchtime when a well-made, carefully tended Indian buffet is $8.99. The menu also lists 125 items, from appetizers through breads, and about 75 main dishes and desserts — most of which satisfy. (Reviewed 9/4/13)

 

Japanese

Hiko-a-Mon Sushi Bar, 1115 Herr Ln., 365-1651, $$$, Full Bar.

Tokyo, 2415 Lime Kiln Ln., 339-7171, $$, Beer, Wine.

 

LATIN

Mojito Tapas Restaurant, 2231 Holiday Manor Shopping Ctr., 425-0949, $$, Full Bar.

 

MEDITERRANEAN

Shiraz Mediterranean Grill, 2226 Holiday Manor, 426-9954, $.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

El Mariachi, 9901 LaGrange Road, 413-5770, $, Full Bar.

El Nopal, 9473 Westport Rd., 327-6551, $, Full Bar.

El Tarasco, 9901 Lagrange Rd., 326-9373, $, Full Bar.

Guaca Mole, 9921 Ormsby Station Rd., 365-4822, $$, Full Bar.

La Rosita, 8730 Westport Rd., 618-4588, $. Tucked into a Westport Road strip mall, La Rosita (no relation to New Albany’s now closed Mexican restaurant) is a grocery first and offers delicious, cheap goodies including tacos, tortas and burritos. All the dishes were pleasantly seasoned, none overly hot and spicy. (Reviewed 6/5/13)

Los Aztecas, 1107 Herr Ln., 426-3994, losaztecas.net , $, Full Bar.

Qdoba, 1321 Herr Ln., 618-3622, qdoba.com, $, Beer.

 

Pizza

Bearno’s Pizza, 9222 Westport Rd., 423-1224, $, Full Bar.

Boombozz Pizza & Taphouse, 1315 Herr Ln., Westport Village, 394-0000, $$, Full Bar.

Sal’s Pizza Pub, 812 Lyndon Ln., 365-4700, $$, Full Bar.

Spinelli’s Pizzeria, 2905 Goose Creek Rd., 632-2832, $$, Beer.

Wick’s Pizza, 2927 Goose Creek Rd., 327-9425, wickspizza.com, $, Full Bar.

 

Pub/Sports Bar/Lounge

Amy Z’s, 813 Lyndon Ln., 290-7334, $, Full Bar.

Joe’s Older Than Dirt, 8131 New Lagrange Rd., 426-2074, $, Full Bar.

R Place Pub, 9603 Whipps Mill Rd., 425-8516, $, Full Bar.

 

Thai

Thai Café, 2226 Holiday Manor Shopping Center, 425-4815, $, Beer, Wine.

 

MIDDLETOWN/Anchorage

Barbecue

Big Bubba’s BBQ, 14049 Shelbyville Rd., 244-6868, bigbubba.com, $$, Full Bar.

Mark’s Feed Store, 11422 Shelbyville Rd., 244-0140, marksfeedstore.com, $$, Beer, Wine.

 

Café/Coffee

Java Brewing Company, 135 S. English Station Rd., javabrewingco.com, $.

 

Casual Dining

Nonnie’s Kitchen, 11601 Main St., 245-4411, $.

Wild Eggs, 153 S. English Station Rd., 618-3449, wildeggs.com, $.

 

Chinese

Harvest Moon, 506 Lake Forest Pkwy., 245-2100, $.

Jasmine Chinese Cuisine, 13823 English Villa Dr., 244-8896, $.

Wang’s Wok, 11517 Shelbyville Rd., 244-9898, $.

 

Contemporary American

Anchorage Café, 11505 Park Rd., 708-1880, $, Beer and Wine.

Brix Wine Bar and Bistro, 12418 New Lagrange Rd., 243-1120, $$, Full Bar. One of the East End’s hottest upscale dining destinations, Brix Wine Bar offers an inviting menu of American cuisine and about 80 wines on an attractive, international list. Fried green tomatoes and seared crab cakes are certainly American, with the obligatory touch of the South that so many Louisville eateries seem compelled to embrace. (Reviewed 9/11/13)

Village Anchor Pub & Roost, 110507 Park Rd., 708-1850, villageanchor.com, $$$, Full Bar. Is there a chance that a good-size bar and wacky gastropub-style eatery could fit in long-term to the buttoned-up environment of wealthy, conservative Anchorage? After three years in business, the Pub & Roost is thriving. The bill of fare isn’t high-end, but it isn’t cheap. (Reviewed 9/18/13)

 

Cuban

Havana Rumba II, 12003 Shelbyville Rd., 244-5375, havanarumbaonline.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

Deli/Sandwiches

Cheddar Box Café, 12121 Shelbyville Rd., 245-2622, $$.

Cottage Café, 11609 Main St., Middletown, 244-9497, $.

Keeling’s, 11904 Shelbyville Rd., 245-6997, $.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Breadworks, 11800 Shelbyville Rd., 254-2885, $.

Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 12531 Shelbyville Rd., 245-7031, $.

State Donuts, 12907 Factory Ln., 409-8825, $.

 

Health Conscious/Vegetarian

Rainbow Blossom Natural Foods, 12232 Shelbyville Rd., 244-2022, rainbowblossom.com, $.

 

HOTEL DINING

Atrium Café (Embassy Suites), 9940 Corporate Campus Dr., 426-9191, $$, Full Bar.

 

Japanese

Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, 12905 Shelbyville Rd., 253-0036, $$, Full Bar.

Masa Japanese Bistro & Sushi Bar, 12336 Shelbyville Rd., 409-5040, $$, Full Bar.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

El Nopal, 12937 Shelbyville Rd., 253-6802, $, Full Bar.

Mexico Tipico, 12401 Shelbyville Rd., 645-8778, $, Full Bar.

Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, 12915 Shelbyville Rd., 365-1424, salsaritas.com, $, Full Bar.

 

PIZZA

Original Impellizzeri’s, 4933 Brownsboro Rd., 425-9080, $$$, Full Bar.

Wick’s Pizza, 12717 Shelbyville Rd., 213-9425, wickspizza.com, $, Full Bar.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

Mr. G’s Lounge, 10432 Shelbyville Rd., 244-0165, $, Full Bar.

New Direction Bar and Grill, 2630 Chamberlain Ln., 243-8429, $, Full Bar.

 

Seafood

The Fishery, 11519 Shelbyville Rd., 409-4296, $, Beer.

Rumors Restaurant and Raw Bar, 12339 Shelbyville Rd., 245-0366, rumorrestaurants.com, $, Full Bar.

 

Thai

Simply Thai, 12003 Shelbyville Rd., 690-6723, $. We can’t rank the Middletown branch of Simply Thai quite as highly as the home office in St. Matthews, although the menu appears similar or identical at both venues. The multi-page menu is subdivided by category, including appetizers, soups and salads, noodle or rice dishes, Thai curries, entrees, and, just to mix things up ethnically, a page of sushi. (Reviewed 1/16/13)

 

Vietnamese

Lemongrass Café, 11606 Shelbyville Rd., 244-7110, $.

 

Okolona/Highview/Lynnview

Barbecue

Bootleg Barbecue, 7508 Preston Hwy., 968-5657, $, Beer.

 

Casual Dining

Lonnie’s Best Taste of Chicago, 8129 Preston Hwy., 384-7900, lonniesbesttasteofchicago.com, $.

Our Best Restaurant, 5404 Antle Dr., 962-8810, $$.

 

Chicken

Indi’s, 2901 Fern Valley Rd., 969-7993, $, Beer.

 

Chinese

China Café, 8625 Preston Hwy., 968-7450, $, Beer, Wine.

China Garden, 7309 Preston Hwy., 968-4672, $, Beer, Wine.

Golden Buddha, 8000 Preston Hwy., 968-7700, $.

Golden Palace Buffet, 161 Outer Loop, 368-2868, $.

Golden Wall, 3111 Fern Valley Rd., 968-9717, $, Beer.

Royal Garden Buffet, 5729 Preston Hwy., 969-3788, $$, Beer.

 

Cuban

Cuban Flavor, 5700 Outer Loop, 618-2181, $.

El Rincon Cuban Restaurant & Bar, 8118 Preston Hwy., 742-2759, $.

 

Deli/Sandwiches

Sub Station II, 3101 Fern Valley Rd., 964-1075, $.

 

DESSERTS/BAKERY

Donut Express, 5603 Outer Loop, 968-8083, $.

 

HOTEL DINING

Sporting News Grill (Holiday Inn), 6551 Paramont Park Dr., $$, Full Bar.

 

Korean

Koreana II, 5009 Preston Hwy., 968-9686, $$, Beer, Wine.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

El Nopal, 4214 Outer Loop, 968-2566, $, Full Bar.

El Nopal, 11336 Preston Hwy., 961-9851, $, Full Bar.

La Hacienda Guadalajara, 4132 Outer Loop, 966-4660, $.

La Monarca, 6501 Shepherdsville Rd., 969-7938, $.

Rosticeria Luna, 5213 Preston Hwy., 962-8898, $.

Tacqueria La Mexicana, 6201 Preston Hwy., 969-4449, $.

Tumbleweed, 4255 Outer Loop, 966-0307, tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

Pizza

Bearno’s Little Sicily, 8019 Preston Hwy., 968-6060, $$, Beer.

Fat Daddy’s Pizza, 10611 W. Manslick Rd., 363-7551, $.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

Stooges Bar and Grill, 7123 Grade Ln., 363-9803, $, Full Bar.

 

Seafood

Fishery Station, 5627 Outer Loop, 968-8363, $, Beer.

 

Thai

Sala Thai, 10403 Glenmary Farm Dr., 493-3944, $$.

Thai Smile 5, 5800 Preston Hwy., 961-9018, $.

 

Old Louisville/University

Asian

Saigon One, 333 W. Cardinal Blvd., 638-8989, $.

 

Café/Coffee

Quills Coffee, 327 W. Cardinal Blvd., 690-5553, $.

Smokey’s Bean, 1451 S. First St., 749-6900, $.

 

Casual Dining

Burger Boy, 1450 S. Brook St., 635-7410, $.

Cardinal Hall of Fame Café, 2745 Crittenden Dr., 635-8686, cardinalhalloffamecafe.com, $$, Full Bar.

Derby Café (Kentucky Derby Museum), 704 Central Ave., 634-8858, derbycafe.com, $, Full Bar.

Dizzy Whiz Drive-In, 217 W. St. Catherine St., 583-3828, $.

Ollie’s Trolley, 978 S. Third St., 583-5214, $.

Tom + Chee, 319 W. Cardinal Blvd., 749-2299, $.

Wagner’s Pharmacy, 3133 S. Fourth St., 375-3800, $.

 

CHICKEN

Cluckers, 313 W. Cardinal Blvd., 365-1665, $, Full Bar.

 

Chinese

A Taste of China, 1167 S. Fourth St., 585-5582, $.

 

Contemporary American

Buck’s, 425 W. Ormsby St., 637-5284, bucksrestaurantandbar.com, $$$, Full Bar.

610 Magnolia, 610 W. Magnolia St., 636-0783, 610magnolia.com, $$$$, Full Bar.

 

Deli/Sandwiches

Ermin’s Bakery and Café, 1201 S. First St., 635-6960, $.

 

DESSERTS/BAKERY

The Comfy Cow, 339 W. Cardinal Blvd., 409-5090, thecomfycow.com, $.

 

Italian

Amici, 316 Ormsby Ave., 637-3167, $$, Full Bar.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

Bazo’s Fresh Mexican Grill, 1907 S. Fourth St., 899-9746, $, Beer.

La Tapatia, 3022 S. Third St., 638-0300, $, Beer.

Qdoba, 1832 S. Third St., 442-0201, $, Beer.

Santa Fe Grill, 3000 S. Third St., 634-3722, $.

Señor Iguanas, 3105 S. Second St., 368-0876, iguanasmex.com, $, Full Bar.

 

PIZZA

Pizza Donisi, 1396 S. 2nd St., 213-0488, $.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

Granville Inn, 1601 S. Third St., 637-9128, $, Full Bar.

The Rudyard Kipling, 422 W. Oak St., 636-1311, $, Full Bar.

 

 

Seafood

Hill Street Fish Fry, 111 E. Hill St., 636-3474, $.

 

VEGETARIAN

Green Leaf Natural Vegetarian Bistro, 309 W. Cardinal Blvd., 637-5887, $.

 

Pleasure Ridge Park

Barbecue

FireFresh Bar-B-Q, 8610 Dixie Hwy., 995-7585, firefreshbbq.com, $, Beer.

 

CASUAL DINING

Carolyn’s, 3822 Cane Run Rd., 776-9519, $.

Frontier Diner, 7299 Dixie Hwy., 271-3663, $.

Jerry’s, 4832 Dixie Hwy., 447-4610, $.

 

CHICKEN

Wingstop, 4812 Dixie Hwy., 409-6000, $.

 

Chinese

Eastern House, 5372 Dixie Hwy., 568-2688, $, Beer.

 

Desserts/Bakery

PRP’s Ice Cream Corner, 5115 Greenwood Rd., 935-4704, $.

 

ITALIAN

Tuscany, 165 Outer Loop, 363-0308, $$.

JAPANESE

Fuji Asian Bistro, 6801 Dixie Hwy., 937-0488, $$.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

El Nopal, 5444 New Cut Rd., 380-8447, $ Full Bar.

El Tarasco, 5425 New Cut Rd., 368-5628, $, Beer, Wine.

Mexico Tipico, 6517 Dixie Hwy., 933-9523, $$, Full Bar.

Pina Fiesta Mexican Grill, 7895 Dixie Hwy., 995-6775, $, Full Bar.

Tumbleweed, 9701 Dixie Hwy., 937-9951, tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

Pizza

Bearno’s, 7895 Dixie Hwy., 937-1199, $$, Beer.

Bonnie & Clyde’s Pizza Parlor, 7611 Dixie Hwy., 935-5540, $.

Pleasure Ridge Pizza and Sports Bar, 5603 Greewood Rd., 933-7373, $, Beer.

Spinelli’s Pizzeria, 8610 Dixie Hwy., 614-5300, $$, Beer.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

Benchwarmer’s, 7325 St. Andrews Church Rd., 368-1148, $, Full Bar.

Brewskee’s Tavern, 5507 Valley Station Rd., 933-0361, $, Full Bar.

Jokers Bar and Grill, 7323 St. Andrews Church Rd., 363-5662, $, Full Bar.

O Dolly’s, 7800 Old Third St. Rd., 375-1690, $, Full Bar.

 

Seafood

John O’Bryan’s Tavern, 4123 Flintlock Dr., 449-4940, $.

 

Portland/West End

Barbeque

B & B Barbecue, 139 S. 44th St., 772-9500, $$.

Rite Way Bar-B-Cue House, 1548 S. Catherine St., 584-9385, $.

 

Café/Coffee

Java House Mansion, 2910 Northwestern Pkwy., 772-2243, $.

 

Chicken

Indi’s, 3820 W. Market St., 778-5154, $.

King’s Fried Chicken, 1302 Dixie Hwy., 776-3013, $.

 

Chinese

Chopsticks House, 2112 W. Broadway, 772-3231, $.

Crystal Chinese Fast Food, 3901 W. Market St., 776-9702, $.

Happy Dragon, 2600 W. Broadway, 778-2573, $.

 

DELI/SANDWICHES

Bernie’s Delights, 221 S. 39th St., 776-9331, $.

Laura’s Deli & Marts, 3401 W. Market St., 776-9542, $.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Howards Bakery, 355 N. 23rd St., 774-1700, $.

 

PIZZA

Annie’s Pizza, 2520 Portland Ave., 776-6400, $.

Pub/Sports Bar

Portland Beer Depot, 3633 Pflanz Ave., 772-0090, $, Beer.

 

SOUL FOOD

Big Momma’s Soul Food Kitchen, 4532 W. Broadway, 772-9580, $.

Forty Acres and a Mule, 1800 Dixie Hwy., 776-5600, $.

Soul Kitchen, 4532 W. Broadway, 772-9580, $$.

 

PRESTONIA/AIRPORT

Contemporary American

Woodford Reserve Bar and Grille, Louisville International Airport, 363-2526, hmshost.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

Hotel Dining

Blue Horse (Crown Plaza Hotel), 830 Phillips Ln., 367-2251, $$$, Full Bar.

Empire Grill and Bar (Executive Inn), 978 Phillips Ln., 367-2251, $$, Full Bar.

Great American Grill (Hilton), 2735 Crittenden Dr., 637-2424, $, Full Bar.

 

japanese

Oasis Sushi and Soul, 3311 Preston Hwy., 375-8766, $$.

 

mediterranean

Mirage Mediterranean Restaurant, 4100 Preston Hwy., 363-7788, $.

 

MEXICAN/TEX MEX

El Torito de Jalisco, 4325 Preston Hwy., 409-8138, $.

 

PROSPECT

Casual Dining

Captain’s Quarters Riverside Grille, 5700 Captain’s Quarters Rd., 228-1651, cqriverside.com, $$, Full Bar.

Cunningham’s Creekside, 301 Upper River Rd., 228-3625, $, Full Bar.

J. Harrod’s, 7507 Upper River Rd., 228-4555, $$$, Full Bar.

Karem’s Grill & Pub, 9424 Norton Commons Blvd., 327-5646, $, Full Bar.

 

Chinese

Panda, 9543 Hwy. 42, 228-6400, $.

Tea Station, 9422 Norton Commons Blvd., 432-1202, teastationbistro.com, $$, Full Bar. Tea Station, which bills itself as a “Chinese bistro,” offers more than 100 options plus a dozen well-made sushi rolls. Chef Paul Yang limits his bill of fare to the gently adapted Sichuanese and other regional dishes. (Reviewed 4/10/13)

 

CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN

Blackstone Grille, 9521 U.S. 42, 228-6962, theblackstonegrille.com, $$$, Full Bar. There is a consistent, and winning, formula that runs through all of the establishments where Rick Dissell and his wife, Cathy, have provided the hospitality: a welcoming bar and a dining room that’s comfortably upscale but never stuffy, serving well-fashioned American cuisine. Blackstone is tuned for leisurely dining. (Reviewed 3/6/13)

The Bristol Bar & Grille, 6051 Timber Ridge Dr., 292-2585, bristolbarandgrille.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

DELI/SANDWICHES

Butcher’s Best Meats & Deli, 9521 U.S. Hwy. 42, 365-4650, $.

Verbena Café, 10639 Meeting St., Norton Commons, 592-5492, $$.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Copper Cupcake, Norton Commons, 708-2418, coppercupcake.com, $.

Gelato Gilberto, 9434 Norton Commons Blvd.,
423-7751, $.

 

ITALIAN

Bistro 42, 6021 Timber Ridge Dr., 632-2552, $$, Beer, Wine.

 

Japanese

Arata Sushi, 9207 U.S. Hwy. 42, 409-4880, $$, Full Bar.

Hanabi Sushi & Japanese Cuisine, 6027 Timber Ridge Dr., 228-8244, hanabisushi.biz, $$, Full Bar.

Shogun Japanese Steakhouse, 4110 Hampton Lake Way, 394-0123, $$$, Full Bar.

 

MEDITERRANEAN

Burning Bush Grille & Mediterranean Café, 13206 W. Hwy. 42, 228-7776, $.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

Los Aztecas, 9207 Hwy. 42, 228-2450, losaztecas.net, $, Full Bar.

 

Pizza

Bearno’s Pizza, 9207 W. Highway 42, 228-9388, $$, Beer, Wine.

Johnny Brusco’s New York Style Pizza, 10600 Meeting St., Norton Commons, 749-8400, $.

 

Shively

Barbecue

Bud’s Tavern and Grill, 4014 Dixie Hwy., 384-9131, $, Full Bar.

 

CASUAL DINING

Dot’s Diner, 3614 7th Street Rd., 366-4786, $.

Famous Mike’s Steak and Lemonade, 3052 Wilson Ave., 618-0102, $.

Grady’s Burgers & Wings, 3825 Taylor Blvd., 361-1106, $, Beer.

The Kitchen, 5300 Cane Run Rd., 384-6525, $.

Monarch Room, 4110 Dixie Hwy., 448-2020, $.

Terri Ann’s, 2605 Rockford Lane, 449-9026, $.

 

CHICKEN

Indi’s, 4419 Cane Run Rd., 448-1108, $.

Indi’s, 4590 Dixie Hwy, 447-4856, $.

Rooster’s Wings, 4420 Dixie Hwy., 384-0330, $.

Wing Station, 2119 Crums Ln., 618-0288, $.

 

CHINESE

China Wok, 4130 Taylor Blvd, 363-7711, $.

Chinese Express, 3228 Crums Ln., 448-1360, $.

First Wok, 3967 Seventh St. Rd., 448-0588, $.

Golden Star Chinese Fast Food, 3458 Taylor Blvd., 368-1833, $.

Golden Wok, 4231 Taylor Blvd., 361-3032, $.

Happy Buddha Fast Food, 3927 Dixie Hwy., 448-3773, $.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Frosty Treats, 3601 7th Street Rd., 368-5094, $.

 

Pizza

Angilo’s Pizza, 1725 Berry Blvd., 368-1032, $.

Annie’s Pizza, 4007 Cane Run Rd., 449-4444, $.

Annie’s Pizza, 2710 Rockford Lane, 449-2499, $.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

Cactus Jack’s, 3640 Taylor Blvd., 361-5443, $, Beer.

Game Time Bar & Grill, 2316 Farnsley Rd., 778-4400, $, Beer.

Hacker’s Sports Bar & Restaurant, 2806 Crums Lane, 448-5500, $, Beer.

Juanita’s Place, 3294 Taylor Blvd., 361-1638, $, Beer.

Mixer’s Lounge, 2800 Crums Lane, 449-2867, $, Beer.

Ralph’s Bar & Grill, 4112 Cane Run Rd., 447-0908, $, Beer.

Wyandotte Tavern, 3700 Taylor Blvd., 363-9165, $, Beer.

 

SOUL FOOD

Franco’s, 3300 Dixie Hwy., 448-8044, $.

 

SPRINGHURST

Asian

Ghengis Grill, 4002 Town Center Drive, 426-4945, ghengisgrill.com, $$.

 

Café/Coffee

Java Brewing Company, 4828 Norton Healthcare Blvd., javabrewingco.com, $.

 

Contemporary American

Corbett’s “An American Place,” 5050 Norton Healthcare Blvd., 327-5058, $$$$, Full Bar.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 3521 Springhurst Commons Dr., 326-8990, $.

 

Health Conscious/Vegetarian

Rainbow Blossom Natural Foods, 3608 Springhurst Blvd., 339-5090, rainbowblossom.com, $.

 

Italian

Martini Italian Bistro, 4021 Summit Plaza Drive, 394-9797, martinilouisville.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

JAPANESE

Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, 3576 Springhurst Blvd., 339-1978, $$, Full Bar.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

Casa Fiesta, 10000 Brownsboro Rd., 423-4604, $, Full Bar.

Fiesta Time Mexican Grill, 11320 Maple Brook Dr., 425-9144, $, Full Bar.

Tumbleweed, 3550 Springhurst Common Dr., 412-8171, tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

PIZZA

Tony Boombozz Pizza & Vino, 2813 Hurstbourne Ln., 394-0000, $$, Beer, Wine.

 

Pub/Sports Bar/LOUNGE

Drake’s, 3921 Summit Plaza Dr., 384-3921, $$, Full Bar.

Rootie’s Sports Bar & Grill, 12205 Westport Rd., 365-4681, $, Full Bar.

 

St. Matthews

Asian

Ginza Asian Bistro, 9420 Shelbyville Rd., 749-8878, $$.

Saigon Café, 106 Fairfax Ave., 893-7757, $$. This new St. Matthews spot is very affordable. Four-dozen Vietnamese main dishes, plus about 20 starters and salads, top out at $12.95. Only a handful of dishes top $10, with plenty of Pho (dinner soup), jasmine rice or noodle dishes and traditional specialty items available for as little as $8.50. (Reviewed 3/20/13)

Yang Kee Noodle, 7900 Shelbyville Rd. (Oxmoor Center), 426-0800, $, Beer, Wine.

 

BARBECUE

River Road BBQ, 3017 River Rd., 592-7065, $.

 

Café/Coffee

Heine Brothers Coffee, 119 Chenoweth Ln., 893-5103, heinebroscoffee.com, $.

Heine Brothers Coffee, 4305 Shelbyville Rd., 889-0205, heinebroscoffee.com, $.

 

Casual Dining

Bluegrass Burgers, 3334 Frankfort Ave., 614-6567, $.

Café Lou Lou, 106 Sears Ave., 893-7776, cafeloulou.com, $$, Full Bar.

Home Run Burgers & Fries, 4600 Shebyville Rd., 365-3388, homerunburger.com, $.

Kayrouz Café, 127 Wiltshire Ave., 896-2630, $, Beer, Wine.

Lonnie’s Best Taste of Chicago, 121 St. Matthews Ave., 895-2380, $.

Meridian Café, 112 Meridian Ave., 897-9703, $, Beer. This is one of the most popular St. Matthews-area lunch spots on the sound basis of quality, reasonable prices and an appealing old-house setting. Chef Mike Ross does a great job of keeping the old menu favorites around while mixing in enough new dishes to keep things interesting. (Reviewed 5/1/13)

Tom + Chee, 111 St. Matthews Ave., 893-3575, $. Offering a broad selection that starts with the simple, nostalgic combo of grilled American on white and classic tomato soup and moves on to build-your-own options, plus some 20 sandwich specialties, Tom+Chee has something for just about everyone. (Reviewed 8/21/13)

W.W. Cousins, 900 Dupont Rd., 897-9684, $, Beer.

Wild Eggs, 3985 Dutchmans Ln., 893-8005, $, Full Bar.

Winner’s Circle, 1325 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 426-2600, $$, Full Bar.

 

Chinese

China 1, 123 Breckenridge Ln., 897-6511, $.

House of Dragon, 126 Breckenridge Ln., 893-7994, $$.

King Wok, 291 N. Hubbards Ln., 899-7188, $.

Ling Ling, 10476 Shelbyville Rd., 245-2100, $$.

Liu’s Garden, 11517 Shelbyville Rd., 244-9898, $$.

Oriental House, 4302 Shelbyville Rd., 897-1017, $.

Sichuan Garden, 9850 Linn Station Rd., 426-6767, $, Full Bar.

 

Contemporary American

Bristol Bar and Grille, 300 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 426-0627, bristolbarandgrille.com, $$, Full Bar.

Equus, 122 Sears Ave., 897-9026, $$$, Full Bar. The essential vibe of Dean Corbett’s Equus has been consistent over the years, undergoing periodic alterations but always remaining casually upscale. The arrival of executive chef Tavis Rockwell has added new flavors to the menu without banishing the best of the old. (Reviewed 6/19/13)

60 West, 3939 Shelbyville Rd., 719-9717, $$, Full Bar.

211 Clover Lane, 211 Clover Ln., 896-9570, 211cloverln.com, $$$$, Full Bar.

 

Cuban

Havana Rumba, 4115 Oechsli Ave., 897-1959, $$, Full Bar.

 

Deli/Sandwiches

Bloom’s Lunch Café, 307 Wallace Ave., 896-8008, $.

Café J Deli (Jewish Community Center), 3600 Dutchmans Ln., 459-0660, jccoflouisville.org, $.

Cheddar Box Café, 3909 Chenoweth Sq., 893-2324, $$.

Feed Bag, 133 Breckenridge Ln., 896-1899, $.

Lotsa Pasta, 3717 Lexington Rd., 896-6361, $.

Paul’s Fruit Market, 3905 Chenoweth Square, 896-8918, paulsfruit.com, $.

Shady Lane Café, 4806 Brownsboro Rd., 893-5118, $. Shady Lane has been a favorite for quite a while, and judging by the crowds that pack in daily and the applause that comes in from all over, it still is. The menu may change, in part — because it’s chalked on a blackboard — but you can count on the diner basics, like the Brownsboro Burger. (Reviewed 10/9/13)

Wall Street Deli, 3920 Dutchmans Ln., 894-0889, wallstreetdeli.com, $.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Desserts By Helen, 3500 Frankfort Ave., 451-7151, dessertsbyhelen.com, $.

Heitzman’s Traditional Bakery, 9409 Shelbyville Rd., 339-0224, $.

Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 3737 Lexington Rd., 893-3393, $.

Plehn’s Bakery, 3940 Shelbyville Rd., 896-4438, $.

 

FRENCH

Brasserie Provence, 150 N Hurstbourne Pkwy., 883-3153, brasserieprovence.com, $$$, Full Bar. This new East End spot is firing on all cylinders after its “soft opening” early this month. Expect a casual yet stylish neighborhood eatery with traditional dishes and fine libations. (Reviewed 10/23/13)

 

GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN

Chef Maria’s Greek Deli, 102 Fairfax Ave., 895-7075, $.

Majid’s, 3911 Chenoweth Sq., 618-2222, mejidstmatthews.com, $$, Full Bar.

Shiraz Mediterranean Grill, 201 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 426-3440, $.

Health Conscious/Vegetarian

Rainbow Blossom Natural Foods, 3738 Lexington Rd., 896-0189, rainbowblossom.com, $.

 

HOTEL DINING

El Nopal (Ramada Inn), 1041 Zorn Ave., 897-5101, $$, Full Bar.

 

Indian

Bombay Grill, 216 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 425-8892, $$, Full Bar.

 

Japanese

Asahi, 3701 Lexington Rd., 895-1130, $$.

Ichiban Samurai, 1510 Lakeshore Ct., 412-3339, ichibansamurai.com, $$$, Full Bar.

Mikato Japanese Steakhouse, 3938 Dupont Circle, 891-0081, $$, Full Bar.

Sakura Blue, 4600 Shelbyville Rd., 897-3600, $$, Full Bar.

Sato’s Zen Sushi & Sake, 285 N. Hubbard’s Ln., 893-8901, $, Full Bar.

 

KOREAN

Charim, 4123 Oechsli Ave., 290-8900, $.

 

MEXICAN/TEX MEX

Bazo’s Fresh Mexican Grill, 4014 Dutchmans Ln., 899-9600, $, Beer. Bazo’s is ideal for those seeking a good, Mexican-accented meal for a very fair price. The signature fish taco is $2.99, but you can’t go over $7.29 for anything on the menu, including burritos, quesadillas, nachos and a “Mexican pizza.” (Reviewed 8/7/13)

El Tarasco, 110 Fairfax Ave., 895-8010, $, Full Bar.

Qdoba, 970 Breckenridge Ln., 721-8100, qdoba.com, $, Beer.

Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, 285 N. Hubbards Ln., 897-5323, $, Full Bar.

Señor Iguanas, 4000 Dutchmans Lane, 742-1900, iguanasmex.com, $, Full Bar.

Señor Iguanas, 9424 Shelbyville Rd., 425-4581, iguanasmex.com, $, Full Bar.

Tumbleweed, 380 Brenton Way, 955-5747, tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

Pizza

Boombozz Pizza and Tap House, 3400 Frankfort Ave., 896-9090, tonyboombozz.com, $$, Full Bar.

Coals Artisan Pizza, 3724 Frankfort Ave., 742-8200, coalsartisanpizza.com, $$, Full Bar.

DiOrio’s Pizza & Pub, 310 Wallace Ave., 618-3424, $$, Full Bar.

Mellow Mushroom, 3920 Shelbyville Rd., 409-6874, mellowmushroom.com, $$, Full Bar.

Perfetto Pizza, 9910 Linn Station Rd., 426-4644, $$.

Saints Pizza and Pub, 131 Breckenridge Ln., 891-8883, saintspizza.com, $, Full Bar.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

Bluegrass Brewing Company, 3929 Shelbyville Rd., 899-7070, bbcbrew.com, $$, Full Bar.

Brownie’s the Shed Grille & Bar, 237 Whittington Pkwy., 326-9830, $, Full Bar.

Diamond Pub and Billiards, 3814 Frankfort Ave., 895-7513, $, Full Bar.

Drake’s, 3939 Shelbyville Rd., 614-7327, $, Full Bar.

Gerstle’s Place, 3801 Frankfort Ave., 899-3609, $, Full Bar.

Tin Roof, 3921 Shelbyville Rd., 895-1914, $, Full Bar.

 

Seafood

The Fishery, 3624 Lexington Rd., 895-1188, $, Beer.

KingFish, 3021 Upper River Rd., 895-0544, $$, Full Bar.

 

Steakhouse

Del Frisco’s, 4107 Oechsli Ave., $$$$, Full Bar.

Z’s Oyster Bar and Steakhouse, 101 Whittington Pkwy., 429-8000, $$$$, Full Bar.

 

Thai

Simply Thai, 323 Wallace Ave., 899-9670, simplythaiky.com, $. This St. Matthews area favorite quickly gained a name for outstanding, affordable Thai fare. Owner Mahn Saing and his wife, Chaveewan Saing, a classically trained chef, have stuck with a menu that covers the Thai basics and adds a selection of well-made sushi. (Reviewed 10/24/12)

 

VIETNAMESE

NamNam Café, 318 Wallace Ave., 891-8859, $.

 

VALLEY STATION

Barbecue

Mark’s Feed Store, 10316 Dixie Hwy., 933-7707, marksfeedstore.com, $$, Beer, Wine.

 

CASUAL DINING

Christi’s Café, 12819 Dixie Hwy., 937-3110, $.

Kathy and Joe’s Place, 5408 Valley Station Rd., 935-5323, $.

 

Chinese

Chong Garden, 10341 Dixie Hwy., 935-1628, $.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Donut Express, 9841 3rd Street Rd., 935-8898, $.

Valley Dairy Freeze, 10300 Deering Dr., 933-3429, $.

 

PIZZA

Siggy’s Pizza & Pub, 5620 Barrett Lane, 937-9196, $$, Beer.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

Khalil’s, 10966 Dixie Hwy., 632-227, $.

Pappy’s Sports Bar, 8807 3RD Street Rd., 995-4477, $$, Beer.

 

Seafood

Mike Linnig’s, 9308 Cane Run Rd., 937-1235, $, Beer.

 

 

INDIANA

CLARKSVILLE

Barbecue

Jersey’s Café, 1515 Lynch Ln., 812-288-2100, $$, Full Bar.

 

Chicken

Rooster’s Wings, 1601 Greentree Blvd., 812-590-3391, $, Full Bar.

 

Chinese

China Buffet, 706 E. Lewis and Clark Pkwy., 812-288-8989, $.

You-Carryout-A, 827 Eastern Blvd., 812-282-8881, $.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Marlyce’s Place, 1404 Eastern. Blvd., 725-8010, marlycesplace.com, $.

Widow’s Walk, 415 W. Riverside Dr., 812-280-7564, $.

Williams Bakery, 1051 N. Clark Blvd., 812-254-2867, $.

 

Entertainment

Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr., 812-288-2632, derbydinner.com, $$$$, Full Bar.

 

HOTEL DINING

Champions Grill (Holiday Inn), 505 Marriott Dr., 812-283-4411, $, Full Bar.

 

Japanese

Kansai Japanese Steakhouse, 1370 Veterans Pkwy., 812-218-9238, $$$, Full Bar.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

El Burrito de Oro, 1927 Greentree Blvd., 812-285-8820, $, Beer.

El Caporal, 515 E. Lewis and Clark Pkwy., 812-282-7174, $, Full Bar.

La Frontera, 754 E. Lewis and Clark Pkwy., 812-258-0074, $, Beer.

La Tapatia Diner, 827 Eastern Blvd., 812-218-8030, $, Beer.

Qdoba, 1305 Veteran’s Pkwy.., 812-206-2077, qdoba.com, $, Beer.

Señor Iguanas, 1415 Broadway St., 812-280-8555, $, Beer, Full Bar.

 

Pizza

Achilles Pizza, 1730 Williamsburg Square, 812-288-8882, $, Beer, Wine.

Studio Pizza, 1401 Veterans Pkwy., 812-288-6600, $$.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

Danny Boy’s, 1101 S. Clark Blvd., 812-283-3566, $, Full Bar.

 

Seafood

Clarksville Seafood, 916 Eastern Blvd., 812-283-8588, $.

Hungry Pelican, 564 Eastern Blvd., 812-282-4673, $, Beer, Wine.

 

ELIZABETH/BRIDGEPORT

ASIAN

Pearl, Horseshoe Casino, 866-676-SHOE, horseshoe.com, $$.

 

Casual dining

Aroma Café, Horseshoe Casino, 866-676-SHOE, horseshoe.com, $, Full Bar.

Corner Café, Horseshoe Casino, 866-676-SHOE, horseshoe.com, $.

JB’s Café, Horseshoe Casino, 866-676-SHOE, horseshoe.com, $.

Legends, Horseshoe Casino, 866-676-SHOE, horseshoe.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

STEAKHOUSE

Jack Binion’s Steakhouse, Horseshoe Casino, 866-676-SHOE, horseshoe.com, $$$$, Full Bar.

 

FLOYDS KNOBS

Café/Coffee

Bean Street Café, 101 Lafollette Station, 812-923-1404.

Hobknobb Roasting Company, 3700 Paoli Pike, 812-923-1458.

 

Casual Dining

A Nice Restaurant, 404 Lafollette Station South, 812-923-7770, $.

Sam’s Food and Spirits, 702 Highlander Point Dr., 812-923-2323, samstavern.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Amazing Glaze, 5801 Hwy 150, 812-923-9469, $.

Berry Twist, 3670 Scottsville Rd., 812-923-8305, $.

 

MEXICAN/TEX MEX

El Nopal, 730 Highlander Point Dr., 812-923-2929, $, Full Bar.

Yellow Cactus, 3620 Paoli Pike, 812-9013-0313, $, Full Bar.

 

Pizza

Arni’s Pizza, 3700 Paoli Pike, 812-923-9805, $.

Bearno’s Pizza, Lafollette Station South, 812-923-4600, $, Beer.

 

JEFFERSONVILLE

BARBECUE

Harley’s Hardwoodz BBQ, 1703 Charlestown-New Albany Pk., 812-284-4490, $.

Pink Baron BBQ, 400 W. Court Ave., 835-7361, $.

 

Café/Coffee

Adrienne & Co. Café and Bakery, 129 W. Court Ave., 812-282-2665, $.

Perkfection, 359 Spring St., 812-218-0611, $.

 

Casual Dining

A Nice Restaurant, 2784 Meijer Dr., 812-280-9160, $.

Ann’s By the River, 149 Spring St., 812-284-2667, $.

Boardwalk Burgers and Fries, 2909 E. 10th St., 812-725-0200, $.

Buckhead Mountain Grill, 707 W. Riverside Dr., 812-284-2919, eatatbuckheads.com, $$, Full Bar.

Jerry’s, 1510 E. 10th St., 812-283-7968, $.

Mike and Matt’s, 2835 Holmans Lane, 590-1565, $$.

Orange Clover Kitchen & More, 590 Missouri Ave. Ste. 100, $$.

 

CHICKEN

Cluckers, 100 W. Riverside Dr., 812-590-3662, cluckers-wings.com, $, Full Bar.

 

Chinese

China Town Buffet, 1716 E. Tenth St., 812-218-9998, $.

You-Carryout-A, 1551 E. Tenth St., 812-288-8313, $.

 

CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN

Bristol Bar and Grille, 700 W. Riverside Dr., 812-218-1995, bristolbarandgrille.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

Deli/Sandwiches

Chicago Grill & Subs, 1626 Spring St., 812-288-5988, $.

Soup Line, 320 E. Court Ave., 812-283-1007, $.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Jeff’s Bakery, 334 E. Court Ave., 812-283-3636, $.

 

Italian

Come Back Inn, 415 Spring St., 812-285-1777, $, Full Bar.

Cozza Osteria Enoteca, 214 E. Court Ave., 812-284-4406, $$, Full Bar.

Rocky’s Sub Pub, 715 W. Riverside Dr., 812-282-3844, eatatrockys.com, $$, Full Bar.

 

Japanese

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse, 301 S. Indiana Ave., 812-280-8500, kobesteakhouse.net, $$$, Full Bar.

Star Sushi, 2781 Jefferson Centre Way, 725-8444, $$.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

Puerto Vallarta, 125 Quartermaster Ct., 812-288-2022, $, Full Bar.

El Sombrero, 2748 Meijer St., 812-285-0109, $, Full Bar.

Tumbleweed, 2784 Jefferson Centre, 812-282-9333, tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $, Full Bar.

 

Pizza

Bearno’s, 2784 Meijer Dr., 812-282-3125, $$, Beer.

Boombozz Pizza & Taphouse, 1450 Veterans Pkwy., $$, Full Bar.

Cheezy’s Pizza, 801 E. Market St., 812-288-8500, $$.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

The Lighthouse, 202 Main St., 812-283-0077, $$, Full Bar.

Mick’s Lounge, 1448 Tenth St. (Gateway Plaza), 812-283-8096, $, Full Bar.

19th Green Grill and Pub, 1740 Williamsburg Dr., 812-284-9088, $, Full Bar.

Pitt Stop Pub & Grill, 1710 E. 10th St., 812-284-5475, $, Beer and Wine.

Third Base Tavern, 134 Spring St., 812-283-4947, $, Full Bar.

 

Seafood

Kingfish, 601 W. Riverside Dr., 812-284-3474, $$, Full Bar.

 

STEAKHOUSE

Cast Iron Steakhouse, 1207 E. Market St., 812-590-2298, $$, Full Bar.

 

Thai

Mai’s Thai, 1411 E. 10th St., 812-282-0198, $$, Beer.

 

NEW ALBANY

ASIAN

Dragon King’s Daughter, 202 E. Elm St., 812-725-8600, dragonkingsdaughter.com, $, Beer, Wine.

Onion Restaurant and Tea House, 4211 Charlestown Rd., 812-981-0188, $$, Beer, Wine.

 

BARBECUE

Feast BBQ, 116 W. Main St., 812-920-0454, feastbbq.com, $$, Full Bar.

Gregg’s BBQ Joint, 822 State St., 812-987-1623, $.

 

Café/Coffee

Coffee Crossing, 4212 Charlestown Rd., 812-981-2633, coffeecrossing.com, $.

Quills Coffee, 137 Market St., 812-590-3426, $.

 

Casual Dining

A Nice Restaurant, 3105 Blackiston Mill Rd., 812-945-4321, $.

JR’s Pub, 826 W. Main St., 812-920-0030, $, Full Bar.

Sam’s Food and Spirits, 3800 Payne Koehler Rd., 812-945-9757, samstavern.com, $$, Full Bar.

Toast on Market, 141 E. Market St., 812-569-4099, $, Full Bar.

 

Chicken

Cluckers, 4308 Charlestown Rd., 812-944-8100, cluckers-wings.com, $, Full Bar.

 

Chinese

Asian Buffet, 3813 Charlestown Rd., 812-945-1888, $, Beer

Golden China Buffet, 3300 Grant Line Rd., 812-948-8877, $.

Hong Kong, 345 New Albany Plaza, 812-945-1818, $.

Oriental Star, 2602 Charlestown Rd., 812-948-8895, $.

 

Contemporary American

Café 27, 145 E. Main St., 812-948-9999, cafe27.com, $$, Beer, Wine.

The Exchange Pub + Kitchen, 118 W Main St., 948-6501, newalbanyexchange.com, $$, Full Bar. NA Exchange got a new name and a new look when it moved down the New Albany hill, but Chef Rick Adams swears the menu he forged at the previous location — including his signature shrimp and grits — hasn’t changed a bit. The menu is gastropubbish, with a half-dozen starters and 10 entrees. (Reviewed 2/13/13)

 

Cuban

Habana Blues Cuban Tapas Restaurant, 148 E. Market St., 812-944-9760, $$, Full Bar.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 3113 Blackiston Mill Rd., 812-590-3580, $.

Honey Crème Donut Shop, 514 Vincennes St., 812-945-2150, $.

Mom and Pop’s Cone Corner, 1817 Graybrook Ln., 812-945-6711, $.

Sweet Stuff Bakery, 323 E. Spring St., 812-948-2507, sweetstuffbakery.com, $.

 

FRENCH

Louis Le Francais, 133 E. Market St., 812-944-1222, louisfrancais.com, $$$, Full Bar.

 

HEALTH CONSCIOUS/VEGETARIAN

Rainbow Blossom Health Food Store, 3003 Charlestown Crossing Way, 812-941-0080, rainbowblossom.com, $.

 

ITALIAN

La Bocca, 132 E. Market St., 812-725-9495, $, Full Bar.

 

Japanese

Tomo, 4315 Charlestown Rd., 812-941-0200, $$$, Full Bar.

 

Mexican/Tex Mex

El Nopal, 2743 Charlestown Rd., 812-945-3588, $, Full Bar.

El Nopal, 730 Rolling Creek Dr., 812-590-3435, $, Full Bar.

Puerto Vallarta, 4214 Charlestown Rd., 812-945-3588, $$.

Qdoba, 4302 Charlestown Rd., 812-941-9654, qdoba.com, $, Beer.

Tumbleweed, 2005 State St., 812-945-0177, tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $, Full Bar.

Tumbleweed, 3005 Charlestown Crossing Way, 812-945-9333, tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $, Full Bar.

 

Pizza

Arni’s Pizza, 1208 State St., 812-945-1149, meetyouatarnis.com, $.

Bearno’s, 3002 Charlestown Crossing Way, 812-949-7914, $$, Beer.

Fun House, 373 Professional Ct., 812-945-2386, $$.

Marco’s Pizza, 2011 Charlestown Road, 941-1144, marcos.com, $$.

Mimo’s NY Style Pizzeria, 2708 Paoli Pike, 812-945-7711, $$.

Sportstime Pizza, 3312 Plaza Dr., 812-944-2577, newalbanian.com, $$, Beer, Wine.

Tony Impellizzeri’s Pizza, 5170 Charlestown Rd., 812-949-3002, impellizzeris.com, $$, Full Bar.

Wick’s Pizza Parlor, 225 State St., 812-945-9425, wickspizza.com, $, Beer, Wine.

 

Pub/Sports Bar/Winery

Bank Street Brewhouse, 415 Bank St., 812-725-9585, $$, Full Bar.

Irish Exit, 209 E. Main St., $, Full Bar.

Mac’s Hideaway, 1636 Slater Run Rd., 812-945-4256, $, Full Bar.

New Albany Roadhouse, 1706 Greybrook Ln., 812-981-7777, $$, Full Bar.

Rich O’s Public House, 3312 Plaza Dr., 812-949-2804, $, Beer.

River City Winery, 321 Pearl St., 812-945-9463, $$, Beer, Wine.

The Rustic Frog, 1720 Old River Rd., 812-944-0576, $, Full Bar.

Tucker’s American Favorites, 2441 State St., 812-944-9999, $, Full Bar.

Vic’s Café, 1839 E. Market St., 812-944-4338, $, Full Bar.

 

Seafood

Dock Seafood, 1125 State St., 812-944-2951, $.

Hungry Pelican, 2604 Charlestown Rd., 812-948-1692, $, Beer, Wine.

Jackson’s Seafood, 400 W. Main St., 812-945-3474, $.

 

THAI

Tanthai Cuisine of Thailand, 4510 Charlestown Rd., 812-948-2012, tanthairestaurant.com, $$.

 

SELLERSBURG

ASIAN

Beijing Grill and Sushi Bar, 8007 Hwy. 311, 248-0900, $$, Full Bar.

 

Casual Dining

Covered Bridge, 12510 Covered Bridge Rd., 812-246-8880, $, Full Bar.

Cricket’s Café, 7613 Old State Rd. 60, Sellersburg, Ind., 812-246-9339, cricketscateringcafe.com, $.

Down River Bar & Grill, 7815 Hwy. 311, 812-246-5277, $, Beer.

 

CHICKEN

Chicken House, 7180 State Rd. 111, 812-246-9485, $$, Beer, Wine.

 

Desserts/Bakery

Chillers, 7601 Hwy. 311, 812-246-9616, $.

 

Pizza

Ma Zerellas, 949 S. Indiana Ave., 812-246-9517, $.

Pizza Palace, 469 N. Indiana Ave., 812-246-3346, $.

Sir Dano’s Pizza Parlor, 469 N. Indiana Ave., 812-246-3346, $.

 

Pub/Sports Bar

Sid’s Pub and Ranch House, 935A S. Indiana Ave., 812-246-8192, $, Full Bar.

 

STARLIGHT

Deli/Sandwiches

Starlight Café, 19816 Huber Rd., 812-923-9463, huberwinery.com, $, Wine.

 

Homestyle

Joe Huber Family Restaurant, 2421 Engle Rd., 812-923-5255, joehubers.com, $$, Full Bar.