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Robin Garr’s Piece about Forgotten Restaurants is a great trip down memory lane about some local places that we dearly loved and miss. However, Louisville still has many classic restaurants that are local staples and have survived well past the 20-year mark. From Ditto’s Thai wings to Bristol’s Green Chili Wontons to Fried Chicken and Burgers at The Chicken House, there is no shortage of local restaurants that have stood the test of time.

As a foodie city, it is easy to get caught up in the latest dining spot but a revisit to some of our favorite classic dining spots is a good practice so we don’t speak about them as places we “remember.”

Remember them now!  Get out and visit one of these classic Louisville restaurants and tell ’em LEO sent ya!

 

 

Twig And Leaf 2122 Bardstown Road If you’ve driven Bardstown Road, chances are you’ve passed Twig and Leaf. The diner-style restaurant has been a staple of Louisville and has reliably served The Highlands flapjacks and scrambled eggs for many years. Featured in the photo is an over-easy egg on toast with tater tots.
Buck’s 425 West Ormsby Buck’s Restaurant and Bar is another great fine dining hit and located right in the heart of Old Louisville. Photo via Buck’s
Come Back Inn 909 Swan St Come Back Inn is an Italian-American pub that’s been serving Louisville for over 21 years, and they’ve won a few reader’s choice awards for LEO. Photo via Come Back Inn
Captain’s Quarters Riverside Grille 5700 Captain’s Quarters Rd, Prospect Captain’s Quarters Riverside Grille offers a variety of seafood, salads, sandwiches and desserts, all served with a frontrow view of the Ohio River. Photo via Captain’s Quarters Riverside Grille
Check’s 1101 East Burnett Ave Comfort food galore! Check’s has fried catfish, pork chops, burgers and even has a bar. Photo via Check’s
Le Relais 2817 Taylorsville Rd Le Relais is a French fine-dining restaurant in the airport terminal of Bowman Field. They say the interior will remind you of “Casablanca” with its 1940s decor. Photo via Open Table
Bristol Bar & Grille 1321 Bardstown Rd (Multiple locations) Bristol Bar & Grille has locations in the Highlands, Downtown and the East End. They offer both lunch and dinner with lots of food choices and an extensive alcohol menu. Photo via Bristol Bar & Grille
Arni’s 1208 State St, New Albany (multiple locations) This Indiana restaurant has been around for over 50 years, serving up pizza, stromboli and sandwiches. Photo via Arni’s
Joe’s Older Than Dirt 8131 New La Grange Rd Joe’s Older Than Dirt is a sports bar and restaurant with live music, great food and an even better atmosphere. Photo via Joe’s Older Than Dirt
Chicken House 7180 County Rd 111, Sellersburg, IN Another great place for homemade southern meals, Chicken House in Indiana says their food “will have you remembering grandma’s.” Photo via Chicken House
80/20 at Kaelin’s 1801 Newburg Rd According to a Louisville urban legend, 80/20 at Kaelin’s is the home of the original cheeseburger. Whether it is or not, it’s a great place to go grab a bite to eat. Photo via 80/20 at Kaelin’s
610 Magnolia 610 Magnolia Ave This reservation-required restaurant has a rotating menu of delectable meals and beverage pairings. Photo via 610 Magnolia
Jack Fry’s 1007 Bardstown Rd An American bistro with live jazz music, Jack Fry’s is a Louisville institution and guarantees the “best night in town.” Photo via Jack Fry’s
Old Spaghetti Factory 235 West Market St While not a local institution, the Old Spaghetti Factory has become a dining staple in Downtown Louisville. Photo via https://www.osf.com/
Cottage Inn 570 Eastern Pkwy Cottage Inn has been “keeping the Southern comfort food tradition” alive in Louisville, KY since 1929. Photo via Cottage Inn
Oriental House 4302 Shelbyville Rd Oriental House’s menu is extensive and it can be delivered right to you. Photo via Oriental House
Mr. G’s Lounge 10432 Shelbyville Rd Mr. G’s Lounge is a great place for a night of fun. Between karaoke, DJ nights, and happy hour, it’s always a good time. Photo via Mr. G’s Lounge
Lee’s Korean 1941 Bishop Ln, Suite 107 Lee’s Korean has plenty of Korean cuisine options, with lots of appetizers, platters, soup, stir fry and casserole. Photo via Emily S. taken from Yelp
Dizzy Whizz 217 West Saint Catherine St Dizzy Whizz, home to the Whizzburger, has been in Louisville for more than 70 years. With both indoor and curbside seating, the diner has breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, and event a dairy bar with plenty of sweets to pick. Photo via JT C. from Yelp
Mike Linnigs 9308 Cane Run Rd Mike Linnigs has everything it needs to fulfill all of your seafood cravings. Photo via Mike Linnigs
Joe Huber’s 2421 Engle Rd, Starlight, IN An absolute classic, Joe Huber’s has lots of homestyle southern food like their famous fried biscuits and apple butter, country fried chicken and chicken and dumplings. Worth the drive! Photo via Joe Huber’s
Shirley Mae’s Cafe 802 South Clay St Shirley Mae’s Cafe and Bar has amazing slow soul food and a great history. Photo via Shirley Mae’s Cafe
The Granville Pub 1601 South 3rd St The Granville Pub has all of the pub classics: burgers, pretzels with beer cheese and wings. Photo via The Granville Pub
Ditto’s 1114 Bardstown Rd Ditto’s Grill has lots of specialty dishes, like the Kentucky Pork Burger, Thai Wings, and the Citrus Atlantic Cod. Photo via Ditto’s
The English Grill at Brown Hotel 335 West Broadway Home of the world famous Hot Brown, this fine dining classic is a can’t miss in Louisville. Photo via Open Table
Stevens Deli 1114 Bardstown Rd This classic family-owned deli and sandwich shop offers lots of signature sandwiches, soups, and salads. Photo via Stevens Deli
Wagner’s 3113 South 4th St With lots of food options, a gift shop and plenty of Derby paraphernalia, Wagner’s is perfect for Derby lovers and Louisvillians. Photo via Wagner’s
D. Nalley’s 970 South 3rd St D. Nalley’s Diner has been around in Old Louisville for more than 50 years and it’s still a classic.Photo via D. Nalley’s
Napa River Grill 1211 Herr Lane Napa River Grill is very well known for their wine selection and they bring a taste of Northern California cuisine to Louisville. Photo via OpenTable
Twig and Leaf 2122 Bardstown Rd A classic diner in the heart of the Highlands, Twig and Leaf says that their homemade American favorites are “sure to please.” Photo via Twig and Leaf
Vincenzo’s 150 South Fifth St Vincenzo’s describes themselves perfectly: gourmet, fine-dining, authentic and elegant. Make sure to check their dress code and make a reservation. Photo via Vincenzo’s
Ramsi’s 1293 Bardstown Rd Ramsi’s has a large menu full of global comfort food. They have vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options along with mocktails, cocktails and plenty of dessert. Photo via Ramsi’s
Overlook Restaurant 1153 West State Rd 62, Leavenworth, IN This Ohio River overlook has a restaurant and a pub both with indoor and deck seating. Photo via Overlook Restaurant
Porcini 2730 Frankfort Ave Located on Frankfort Avenue, Porcini offers Italian cuisine in a fine-dining setting. Photo via Porcini
Pat’s Steak House 2437 Brownsboro Rd This classic Louisville Irish steakhouse has a wide menu, with steak, seafood, pork and chicken. Photo via Pat’s Steak House
Ollie’s Trolley 978 South 3rd St Ollie’s Trolley is an Old Louisville classic, but make sure to bring cash since this renowned burger and hot dog joint doesn’t take credit cards. Photo via Ollie’s Trolley

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