Price Range: $ = $10 or less; $$ = $20 or less; $$$ = $30 or less; $$$$ = more than $30. (Per person for a meal without tip or tax.) Capsule Reviews: Restaurants marked with the special •• were reviewed in these pages throughout the past year. Restaurants that were the subject of a full review include dining critic Robin Garr’s Louisville Hotbytes rating system based on a 100-point scale.
Ole Hickory Pit Bar BBQ, 6106 Old Shepherdsville Rd., 968-0585, $, Beer.
Bluegrass Bistro, 3819 Bardstown Rd., 409-4511, $.
Four Kings Café, 4692 Jennings Ln., 968-2930, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Hitching Post Inn, 7314 Fegenbush Ln., 239-4724, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Winner’s Circle Restaurant, 1325 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 426-2600, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Empress of China, 2249 Hikes Ln., 451-2500, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Oriental Star, 4212 Bishop Ln., 452-9898, $.
Heitzman’s Cake Company, 3800 Old Shepherdsville Rd., 452-1891, www.heitzmansbakery.com, $.
Jane’s Cafeteria, 4601 Jennings Ln., 454-7286, $.
Whitney’s Diner, 3061 Breckenridge Ln., 454-5955, $.
Bosan-Mak, 3825 Old Bardstown Rd., 456-1919, $, Wine.
••Dakshin Indian Restaurant, Eastland Shopping Center, 4742 Bardstown Rd., 491-7412, $. This recent arrival ranks as a favorite among the region’s Indian community. The menu is said to include at least one dish from every Indian state, from Tamil Nadu and the Malabar Coast to Kashmir and the Himalayas. (Reviewed 10/1/08; Rating: 86)
Lee’s Korean Restaurant, 1941 Bishop Ln., 456-9714, $$, Beer.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
El Caporal, 2209 Meadow Dr., 473-7840, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
El Mexicano, 6911 Shepherdsville Rd., 962-8526, $.
El Rey Mexican Restaurant, 2918 Hikes Ln., 454-6520, $, Beer, Wine.
Tumbleweed, 3602 Bardstown Rd., 454-2727, www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Al Watan Bakery, 3711 Klondike Ln., 458-6000, www.alwatanbakery.com, $.
Angio’s, 3731 Old Bardstown Rd., 451-5454, $, Beer.
Brickyard Sports Bar & Grill, 4300 Fegenbush Ln., 454-5433, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Fern & Moody’s, 3903 Bardstown Rd., 458-9415, $, Beer, Wine.
More Shenanigans, 4521 Bardstown Rd., 493-3585, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
O’Connell’s Irish Pub, 7207 Fegenbush Ln., 239-1771, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
John E’s, 3708 Bardstown Rd., 456-1111, www.johnEsrestaurant.com, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Zen Garden, 2240 Frankfort Ave., 895-9114, $.
Frankfort Avenue Beer Depot, 3204 Frankfort Ave., 895-3223, $, Beer.
Kentucky BBQ Company, 1800 Frankfort Ave., 895-3419, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Blue Dog Bakery and Café, 2868 Frankfort Ave., 899-9800, $, Beer.
Crave Café & Catering, 2250 Frankfort Ave., 896-1488, $.
Heine Brothers Coffee, 2714 Frankfort Ave., 899-5551, www.heinebroscoffee.com, $.
Jackson’s Organic Coffee, 1402 Payne St., 569-0000, www.jacksonsorganiccoffee.com, $.
Java Brewing Company, 2309 Frankfort Ave., 894-8060, $.
Nancy’s Bagel Grounds, 2101 Frankfort Ave., 895-8323, $.
River City Coffee House, 2900 Brownsboro Rd., 618-2308, $.
••J. Gumbo’s, 2109 Frankfort Ave., 896-4046, www.jgumbos.com, $, Beer. At this original location, there’s a down-home, neighborly feeling that results from having the proprietor (the affable Billy Fox Jr., Louisiana-bred Cajun cook and jockey) on the premises, slinging skillets around. I know I can count on a hearty, spicy meal at a price that’s almost laughable. (Reviewed 1/30/08; Rating: 85)
Barbara Lee’s Kitchen, 2410 Brownsboro Rd., 897-3967, $.
K.T.’s Restaurant and Bar, 2300 Lexington Rd., 458-8888, www.ktsrestaurant.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
August Moon, 2269 Lexington Rd., 456-6569, www.augustmoonbistro.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Great Wall, 2206 Brownsboro Rd., 891-8881, $.
••Red Pepper Chinese Cuisine, 2901 Brownsboro Rd., 891-8868, $$, Beer, Wine. The latest tenant in the Moorish-looking building on Brownsboro Road, it’s now the domain of a skilled Sichuanese chef who arrived recently from Chicago’s Chinatown. It’s no mere chopsticks house but a classy restaurant offering both familiar Chinese-American dishes and an interesting “authentic Chinese” menu. (Reviewed 1/2/08; Rating: N/A)
••Bourbons Bistro, 2255 Frankfort Ave., 894-8838, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar. Chef Michael Crouch offers thoughtful, creative dishes that may be rooted in down-home Ohio Valley flavors but travel around the world for inspiration. Bourbons Bistro is arguably bourbon whiskey’s No. 1 temple in the metro. (Reviewed 4/16/08; Rating: 89)
L&N Wine Bar and Bistro, 1765 Mellwood Ave., 897-0070, www.landnwinebarandbistro.com, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
North End Café, 1722 Frankfort Ave., 896-8770, www.northendcafe.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Varanese, 2106 Frankfort Ave., 899-9904, www.varanese.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Sweet Surrender, 1804 Frankfort Ave., 458-6363, $.
The Sweet Tooth, 3110 Frankfort Ave., 895-4554, $.
Breadworks, 3628 Brownsboro Rd., 893-3200, $.
Grape Leaf, 2217 Frankfort Ave., 897-1774, $$.
Shiraz Mediterranean Grill, 2011 Frankfort Ave., 891-8854, $.
Genny’s Diner, 2223 Frankfort Ave., 893-0923, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Irish Rover, 2319 Frankfort Ave., 899-3544, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Café Glace, 2716 Frankfort Ave., 895-2770, $$.
Porcini, 2730 Frankfort Ave., 894-8686, www.porcinilouisville.com, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Ray Parrella’s, 2311 Frankfort Ave., 899-5575, www.rayparrellas.com, $, Beer, Wine.
Volare Italian Restaurant, 2300 Frankfort Ave., 894-4446, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Maido Essential Japanese Cuisine and Sake Bar, 1758 Frankfort Ave., 894-8775, www.maidosakebar.com, $$$, Beer, Wine.
Osaka Sushi Bar, 2039 Frankfort Ave., 894-9501, $$$, Beer, Wine.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
El Mundo, 2345 Frankfort Ave., 899-9930, www.502elmundo.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
El Nopalito, 2319 Brownsboro Rd., 893-9880, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Clifton’s Pizza, 2230 Frankfort Ave., 893-3730, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Fat Jimmy’s, 2712 Frankfort Ave., 891-4555, www.fatjimmyspizza.com, $, Beer.
Sari Sari, 2339 Frankfort Ave., 894-0585, www.gosarisari.com, $.
Longshot Tavern, 2232 Frankfort Ave., 899-7898, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Spring Street Bar and Grill, 300 S. Spring St., 584-6630, www.springstreet.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Pat’s Steak House, 2437 Brownsboro Rd., 896-9234, $$$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Thai Taste, 1977 Brownsboro Rd., 897-7682, $, Beer.
Basa Modern Vietnamese, 2244 Frankfort Ave., 896-1016, www.basarestaurant.net, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
FireFresh Bar-B-Q, 211 S. Fifth St., 540-1171, www.firefreshbbq.com, $, Beer.
Picnicaters BBQ & Catering, 514 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., 584-7427, $.
Rite Way Bar-B-Cue House, 300 W. Chestnut St., 922-3156, $.
Wood City Grill, 612 S. Fifth St., 290-0518, $.
Blue Mountain Coffee House, 400 E. Main, 582-3220, $, Beer, Wine.
Coffee Pot Café, 234 E. Gray St. (Medical Tower South), 584-5282, $.
Derby City Espresso, 331 E. Market St., 442-0523, $.
Java Brewing Company, 462 S. Fourth St., 561-2041, ww.javabrewingco.com, $.
Java Brewing Company, 516 W. Main St., 894-8060, www.javabrewingco.com, $.
Queue Café, 220 W. Main St., 583-0273, $.
Hall’s Cafeteria, 1301 Story Ave., 583-0437, $, Beer.
J. Gumbo’s, Fourth Street Live, 589-9245, www.jgumbos.com, $, Beer.
Bistro 301, 301 W. Market St., 584-8337, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
The Bodega at Felice, 829 E. Market St., 569-4100, www.thebodegaatfelice.com, $, Beer.
••The Colonnade, Louisville Antique Mall, 834 E. Broadway, 749-3105, $. “The tradition continues,” its proprietors say, but with some differences: The “new” Colonnade is more upscale, a marked difference from the old show in the Starks Building basement. The menu includes traditional Kentucky dishes such as the Louisville Hot Brown and Benedictine. (Reviewed 10/7/08; Rating: 78)
Cravings a la Carte, 101 S. Fourth St. (National City Tower), 589-9679, $.
Cunningham’s, 630 S. Fourth St., 587-0526, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Delta Restaurant, 432-434 W. Market St., 584-0860, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Dmitri’s Deli, 521 S. Third St., 584-8060, $.
Intermezzo American Café & Cabaret, 316 W. Main St., 584-1265, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Jenicca’s Café and Wine Bar, 636 E. Market St., 587-8720, $, Beer, Wine.
Mr. Z’s, 869 S. Third St., 584-8504, $.
Toast on Market, 736 E. Market St., 569-4099, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Chicken King, 639 E. Broadway, 589-5464, $, Beer.
China Inn, 1925 S. Fourth St., 636-2020, $, Beer.
Chinese Chef, 2619 S. Fourth St., 634-0979, $.
Chung King Palace, 110 E. Market St., 584-8880, $, Beer.
Double Dragon, 231 S. Fifth St., 587-8686, $.
Quick Wok, 801 W. Broadway, 584-6519, $.
Shanghai Restaurant, 526 S. Fifth St., 568-8833, $.
Wok Express, 234 W. Broadway, 583-8988, $.
Artemisia, 620 E. Market St., 583-4177, www.artemisiarestaurant.com, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Bristol Bar and Grille, 614 W. Main St., 582-1995, www.bristolbarandgrille.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Maker’s Mark Bourbon House and Lounge, Fourth Street Live, 568-9009, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Proof on Main, 702 W. Main St., 217-6360, www.proofonmain.com, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Another Place Sandwich Shop, 119 S. Seventh St., 589-4115, $.
Bank Shot Billiards, 403 E. Market St., 587-8260, www.bankshotbilliard.com, $, Beer.
Café Magnolia, 140 N. Fourth St. (Galt House), 589-5200, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Cat Box Deli, 500 W. Jefferson St., 561-6259, $.
City Café, 505 W. Broadway, 589-1797, www.citycafelunch.com, $.
City Café, 500 S. Preston St., 852-5739, www.citycafelunch.com, $.
Dino’s Down to Lunch Café, 239 S. Fifth St., 585-2874, $.
Ermin’s French Bakery and Café, 723 S. Fourth St., 587-9390, $.
Ermin’s French Bakery and Café, 454 S. Fourth St., 585-5120, $.
Main Eatery, 643 W. Main St., 589-3354, $.
Manhattan Grill, 429 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., 561-0024, www.manhattangrill.4mg.com, $.
Morris Deli & Catering, 555 S. Second St. (YMCA), 587-2353, $.
Wall Street Deli, 225 Abraham Flexner Way, 587-1006, $.
Webb’s Market, 944 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd., 583-0318, $, Beer.
Cake Flour, 909 E. Market St., 719-0172, www.cakeflouronmarket.com, $.
Heitzman Traditional Bakery and Deli, 428 W. Market St., 584-2437, www.heitzmansbakery.com, $.
D. Nalley’s Restaurant, 970 S. Third St., 583-8015, $.
BLU Mediterranean Grille, 280 W. Jefferson St., 671-4285, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
The English Grill, 335 W. Broadway (Camberley Brown Hotel), 583-1234, www.brownhotel.com, $$$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
The Fountain Room at the Galt House, 140 N. Fourth Ave., 589-5200, www.galthouse.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
J. Graham’s Café and Bar, 335 W. Broadway (Camberley Brown Hotel), 583-1234, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Jockey Silks Bourbon Lounge, 140 N. Fourth Ave. (Galt House), 589-5200, www.galthouse.com, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
The Oakroom (Seelbach Hilton), 500 S. Fourth St., 585-3200, www.seelbachhilton.com, $$$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Otto’s Café (Seelbach Hilton), 500 Fourth Ave., 585-3201, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Peppers Bar and Grill, 320 W. Jefferson St. (Hyatt Regency), 587-3434, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Rivue, 140 N. Fourth Ave. (Galt House), 589-5200, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Trellis Café, 320 W. Jefferson St. (Hyatt Regency), 587-3434, www.hyatt.com, $$, Beer, Wine.
••Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant, 558 S. Fifth St., 625-7400, $. If you’re looking for fair-priced, foreign food, the Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. The restaurant supplies its consumers with a choice of vegetarian dishes, chicken or beef stews, tips and wots. (Reviewed 6/25/08; Rating: 77)
Road to Morocco, 308 W. Chestnut St., 376-5855, www.rtmlouisville.net, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Saffron’s Persian Café, 131 W. Market St., 584-7800, www.safronsrestaurant.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Sala Thai City Wok, 526 W. Main St., 493-3944, $.
Yaching’s East West Cuisine, 105 S. Fourth St., 585-4005, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Melillo’s at Piazza Di Felice, 829 E. Market St., 540-9975, www.melillos.com, $$, Beer, Wine.
Pesto’s Italian Restaurant, 566 S. Fifth St., 584-0567, www.pestositalian.com, $, Beer, Wine.
Vincenzo’s, 150 S. Fifth St., 580-1350,
www.vincenzosdining.biz, $$$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Caviar Japanese Restaurant, 416 W. Muhammad Ali, 625-3090, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Raw Sushi Lounge, 520 S. Fourth St., 585-5880, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Safier Mediterranean Deli, 641 S. Fourth St., 585-1125, $.
Yafa Café, 22 Theater Sq., 561-0222, $.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
Los Aztecas, 530 W. Main St., 461-8535, www.losaztecas.net, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Mayan Café, 813 E. Market St., 566-0651, www.themayancafe.com, $, Beer, Wine.
Fat Jimmy’s, 528 S. Fifth St., 589-8559, $, Beer.
Sicilian Pizza & Pasta, 631 S. Fourth St., 589-8686, www.sicilianpizzapasta.com, $, Beer.
••Big Al’s Beeritaville,1715 Mellwood Ave., 893-4487, $, Beer, Wine. With a cozy bar, front patio with tables and an outdoor beer garden complete with a horseshoe pit and cornhole, it’s a fun, laid-back place to spend a Saturday afternoon or a weeknight happy hour. The typical pub-grub menu features an extra-thick fried bologna sandwich, wings, bratwursts and deli sandwiches. (Reviewed 9/3/08; Rating: 81)
Bluegrass Brewing Company, 2 Theater Square, 568-2224, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Champions Grill, 280 W. Jefferson St. (Inside downtown Marriott Inn near Convention Center), 627-5045, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Michael Murphy’s, 701 S. First St., 587-7916, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Petrus Nightclub, 116 E. Main St., 583-3772, www.petrusnightclub.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Prime Lounge, 104 W. Main St., 58-PRIME, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Zena’s Café, 122 W. Main St., 584-3074, www.zenascafe.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Bendoya Sushi Bar, 217 S. Fifth St., 581-0700, $.
2 Hahn’s Mongolian Grill, 9148 Taylorsville Rd., 493-0234, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Arirang 12567 Shelbyville Rd., 244-9838, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
••Jade Palace, 1109 Herr Ln., 425-9878, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar. This popular local Chinese eatery has been around for about 20 years, and recently got a new look as the Westport Village renovation put a fancy facade on the old building. (Reviewed 6/11/08; Rating: 86)
Brandon’s Barbecue, 9246 Westport Rd., 426-6666, $.
Jucy’s Smokehouse Barbeque, 7626 Lagrange Rd., Pee Wee Valley, 241-5829, $.
Mark’s Feed Store, 11422 Shelbyville Rd., 244-0140, www.marksfeedstore.com, $, Beer, Wine.
Pig City BBQ, 12003 Shelbyville Rd., 244-3535, $$, Beer, Wine.
Pit Stop Bar-B-Que, 13303 Magisterial Dr., 253-6740, $.
Scotty’s Ribs and More, 14049 Shelbyville Rd., 244-6868, www.bigbubba.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Bountiful Bread Bakery Café, 1311 Herr Ln., 742-8111, $.
Café Fraiche, 3642 Brownsboro Rd., 894-8929, $.
Camille’s Sidewalk Café, 2060 Hurstbourne Pkwy., 493-2005, $.
Cottage Café, 11609 Main St., Middletown, 244-9497, $.
Grapevine Pantry, 11418 Old Main St., Middletown, 245-1569, $.
Java Brewing Company, 135 S. English Station Rd., www.javabrewingco.com, $.
J. Gumbo’s, 531 Lyndon Ln., 425-0096, www.jgumbos.com, $, Beer.
J. Gumbo’s, 4005 Summit Plza., 326-3070, www.jgumbos.com, $, Beer.
Joe’s OK Bayou, 9874 Linn Station Rd., 426-1320, www.joesokbayou.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Adriaan’s Around the Table Cuisine, 14041 Shelbyville Rd., 244-9695, $$.
Arbor Ridge Vine & Grill, 6402 Westwind Way, 241-5544, $$, Beer, Wine.
Atrium Café, 9940 Corporate Campus Dr., (Embassy Suites), 426-9191, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Austin’s, 4950 Hwy. 42, 423-1990, www.austins-restaurant.com, $$, Beer, Wine,
Full Bar.
Buckhead Mountain Grill, 10206 Westport Rd., 339-0808, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Captain’s Quarters, 5700 Captain’s Quarters Rd., 228-1651, www.cqriverside.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Cunningham’s Creekside, 301 Upper River Rd., 228-3625, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
••Incredible Dave’s, 9236 Westport Rd., 426-4790, www.incredibledaves.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar. If you’re unfamiliar with Incredible Dave’s concept, imagine a Chuck E. Cheese on steroids, and with a bar. (Reviewed 3/19/08; Rating: 74)
China Buffet 8, 1850 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 493-3884, $.
Double Dragon Buffet, 233 Whittington Pkwy., 339-8897, $, Beer.
Double Dragon II, 12480 Lagrange Rd., 241-7766, $.
Dynasty Buffet, 2400 Lime Kiln Ln., 339-8868, $.
Emperor of China, 2210 Holiday Manor Shopping Center, 426-1717, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Jasmine, 13823 English Villa Dr., 244-8896, $.
Jumbo Buffet, 2731 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 495-0028, $$, Beer, Wine.
Liang’s Café, 3571 Springhurst Blvd., 425-0188, $.
Ling Ling Restaurant, 10476 Shelbyville Rd., 245-2100, $.
Liu’s Garden, 11517 Shelbyville Rd., 244-9898, $$.
Sesame Chinese Restaurant, 9409 Shelbyville Rd., 339-7000, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Sichuan Gardens, 9850 Linn Station Rd., 426-6767, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Wang’s Wok, 11517 Shelbyville Rd., 244-9898, $.
Bristol Bar and Grille, 300 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 426-0627, www.bristolbarandgrille.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Brix Wine Bar, 12418 New Lagrange Rd., 243-1120, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
••Corbett’s “An American Place,” 5050 Norton Healthcare Blvd., 327-5058, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar. Housed in the 150-year-old farmhouse that was originally home to the Von Allmen dairy operation, Corbett’s “An American Place” opened in the winter, joining the ranks of the region’s top tables. Patrons can choose between dining al fresco, on the lower level, or in the private “chef’s room.” (Reviewed 7/2/08; Rating: 93)
Corner Café, 9307 New Lagrange Rd., 426-8119, www.cornercafelouisville.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
••Limestone Restaurant, 10001 Forest Green Blvd., 426-7477, www.limestonerestaurant.com, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar. Chefs Jim Gerhardt and Michael Cunha specialize in dressing up Southern fare in a city suit. The suburban restaurant remains up there with the top spots in town. (Reviewed 1/16/08; Rating: 90)
Napa River Grill, Westport Village, 1211 Herr Ln., 423-5822, www.napariverlouisville.com, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Euro Market, 12907 Factory Ln., 243-0000, www.euromarket-ky.com, $.
••Jason’s Deli, 410 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 412-4101, $. A relatively new arrival, Jason’s Deli is attracting big crowds to the East End suburbs. Menu items like the delicious New York Yankee sandwich make it worth the trip. (Reviewed 5/7/08; Rating: 78)
Keeling’s, 11904 Shelbyville Rd., 245-6997, $.
Starving Artist Café and Deli, 8034 New Lagrange Rd., 412-1599, $.
Breadworks, 2420 Lime Kiln Ln., 326-0300, $.
Breadworks, 11800 Shelbyville Rd., 254-2885, $.
Desserts by Helen, 9209 Hwy. 42, 228-8959, www.dessertsbyhelen.com, $.
Gelato Gilberto,The Summit, 4005 Brownsboro Rd.,?423-5571, $.
Heitzman Traditional Bakery, 9426 Shelbyville Rd., 426-7736, $.
Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 3598 Springhurst Blvd., 326-8990, $.
Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 12531 Shelbyville Rd., Middletown, 245-7031, $.
Erika’s German Restaurant, 9301 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 499-8822, $$, Beer, Wine.
Gasthaus, 4812 Brownsboro Center, 899-7177, $$$, Beer, Wine.
Shiraz Mediterranean Grill, 2226 Holiday Manor, 426-9954, $.
Shiraz Mediterranean Grill, 201 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 426-3440, $.
Shiraz Mediterranean Grill, 153 S. English Station Rd., 244-1341, $.
Rainbow Blossom Natural Foods, 12401 Shelbyville Rd., 244-2022, www.rainbowblossom.com, $.
Rainbow Blossom Natural Foods, 3608 Springhurst Blvd., 339-5090, www.rainbowblossom.com, $.
Goose Creek Diner, 2923 Goose Creek Rd., 339-8070, www.gcdiner.com, $, Beer, Wine.
Tiffany Cellar Café, 11601 Main St., 245-4411, $.
Bombay Grill, 216 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 425-8892, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
India Palace, 9424 Shelbyville Rd., 394-0490, www.indiapalaceky.com, $$, Beer, Wine.
Shalimar Indian Restaurant, 1820 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 493-8899, www.louisvilleshalimar.com, $, Beer, Wine.
••Mojito Tapas Restaurant, 2231 Holiday Manor Shopping Ctr., 425-0949, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar. This established East End restaurant features small-plate Spanish tapas with a Cuban vibe. Chef-owner Fernando Martinez recently traveled to Europe and brought much of what he learned back home to kick Mojito’s menu up a notch. (Reviewed 9/17/08; Rating: 93)
Seviche: A Latin Bistro, 2929 Goose Creek Rd., 425-1000, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Angelina’s Café, 1701 UPS Dr., 554-1700, $.
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, 12905 Shelbyville Rd., 253-0036, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, 3576 Springhurst Blvd., 339-1978, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Ichiban Samurai, 1510 Lakeshore Ct., 412-3339, www.ichibansamurai.com, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant, 2415 Lime Kiln Ln., 339-7171, $$, Beer, Wine.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
Cancun Mexican Restaurant, 9904 Linn Station Rd., 327-0890, $.
Ernesto’s, 10430 Shelbyville Rd., 244-8889, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Ernesto’s, 4632A Hurstbourne Pkwy., 671-5291, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
El Nopal, 9473 Westport Rd., 327-6551, $, Beer, Wine.
El Nopal, 12937 Shelbyville Rd., 253-6802, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Fiesta Time Mexican Grill, 11320 Maple Brook Dr., 425-9144, $, Beer.
Los Aztecas, 1107 Herr Ln., 426-3994, www.losaztecas.net , $, Beer.
Mexico Tipico Restaurant, 12401 Shelbyville Rd., 645-8778, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Tumbleweed, 3550 Springhurst Common Dr., 412-8171, www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Bearno’s Pizza, 9222 Westport Rd., 423-1224, $$, Beer.
Original Impellizzeri’s, 4933 Brownsboro Rd., $$, 425-9080, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Tony Boombozz Pizza-Vino, 2813 Hurstbourne Ln., 394-0000, $$, Beer, Wine.
Tony Impellizzeri’s Pizza, 108 Vieux Carre Dr., 429-0606, $, Beer.
Wick’s Pizza, 12717 Shelbyville Rd., Middletown, 213-9425, www.wickspizza.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Wick’s Pizza, 2927 Goose Creek Rd., 327-9425, www.wickspizza.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Brownie’s Grille & Bar, 237 Whittington Pkwy., 326-9830, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Jake’s and Mr. G’s, 10432 Shelbyville Rd., 244-0165, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Joe’s Older Than Dirt, 8131 New Lagrange Rd., 426-2074, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
New Direction Bar and Grill, 2630 Chamberlain Ln., 243-8429, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
P. Nuts Sports Bar & Grill, 1506 Lakeshore Ct., 412-1700, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
R Place Pub, 9603 Whipps Mill Rd., 425-8516, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
••Turkey Joe’s, 2809 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 327-9464, $, Beer. Hot wings are the specialty here, and you can take your pick of chicken, turkey or boneless chicken. Buffalo-style “hot” wings were just as good as could be, crisp and sizzling. (Reviewed 2/20/08; Rating: 76)
Kingfish, 3021 Upper River Rd., 895-0544, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Kingfish, 1610 Kentucky Mills Dr., 240-0700, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Rumors Restaurant and Raw Bar, 12339 Shelbyville Rd., 245-0366, www.rumorrestaurants.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Z’s Oyster Bar and Steakhouse, 101 Whittington Pkwy., 429-8000, $$$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Thai Café, 2226 Holiday Manor Shopping Center, 425-4815, $, Beer, Wine.
FireFresh Bar-B-Q, 6435 Bardstown Rd., 239-7800, www.firefreshbbq.com, $, Beer.
Hunan Wok, 6445 Bardstown Rd., 231-0393, $.
Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 5606 Bardstown Rd., 239-3880, $.
Sake Blue Japanese Bistro, 9326 Cedar Ctr., 708-1500, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Sarajevo Café & Restaurant, 325 Old Bardstown Rd., 456-1919, $, Beer.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
Fiesta Mexicana, 5414 Bardstown Rd., 762-0840, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
••Las Gorditas, 4756 Bardstown Rd., 492-0112, $. The Las Gorditas taco stand rolls into the parking lot at Eastland Shopping Center (where Buechel meets Fern Creek on Bardstown Road) just about every weekend evening. There’s almost always a crowd, and it’s usually a happy mix of Latino and Anglo diners, united in shared enjoyment of really good Mexican food. (Reviewed 5/28/08; Rating: N/A)
Bearno’s, 6101 Bardstown Rd., 231-2222, $$, Beer.
Creeker’s Bar & Grill, 6330 Bardstown Rd., 762-0370, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
TK’s Pub and Grill, 5442 Del Maria Way, 499-5673, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Hickory House B.B.Q., 2307 S. Preston St., 634-9111, $.
Smoketown usa Pit Bar-B-Que and Tex-Mex, 1153 Logan St., 409-9180, $.
Sunergos Coffee & Micro-Roastery, 2122 S. Preston St., 634-1243, $.
Ash Street Station, 800 Ash St., 637-2200, $, Beer.
The Brown Bag, 2100 S. Preston St., 635-6747, $.
••Olivia’s Restaurant, Goss Avenue Antique Mall, 946 Goss Ave., 409-6160, $. Located at the back of the cavernous Goss Avenue Mall, this restaurant is somewhat upscale, both in decor and menu, although just about everything is attractively priced at $10 or less. Choice menu items include fried green heirloom tomatoes and peanut butter pie. (Reviewed 10/7/08; Rating: 72)
Bamboo House, 4036 Poplar Level Rd., 451-3113, $.
Double Dragon, 1255 Goss Ave., 635-5656, $.
Great Wok, 2502 S. Preston St., 634-1918, $.
Dairy Kastle, 575 Eastern Pkwy., 634-8990, $.
Heitzman’s Bakery and Deli, 804 Eastern Pkwy., 635-2651, $.
Nord’s Bakery, Deli and Cafeteria, 2118 S. Preston St., 634-0931, $.
••Cottage Inn, 570 Eastern Pkwy., 637-4325, $. Serving up simple, affordable down-home fare since 1929, the Cottage Inn is one of Louisville’s oldest eateries in continuous operation. It offers easy-on-the-wallet fare that invites frequent return visits. (Reviewed 5/14/08; Rating: 90)
Old Louisville Style Chili Parlor and Fish House, 4544 Poplar Level Rd., 969-5636, $.
Come Back Inn, 909 Swan St., 627-1777,
www.comebackinn.biz, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
Lolita’s Tacos, 4222 Poplar Level Rd., 459-4356, $, Beer.
Luna’s Rotisserie, 5213B Preston Hwy., 962-8898, $.
Bruno’s Pizzeria & Pub, 1919 S. Preston St., 634-1003, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Danny Mac’s Pizza, 1014 Clarks Ln., 635-7994, $$.
Jockamo’s Pizza Pub, 938 Goss Ave., 637-5406, $, Beer, Wine.
Toni’s More Than Pizza, 3213 Preston Hwy., 634-5400, $$, Beer.
Check’s Café, 1101 E. Burnett St., 637-9515, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Flabby’s Schnitzelburg, 1101 Lydia St., 637-9136, $, Beer.
The Zeppelin Café, 1036 E. Burnett Ave., 365-3552, $, Beer, Wine.
Bruce’s Smokehouse & the Ballpark Grill, 3065 Breckenridge Ln., 459-5201, www.firefreshbbq.com, $, Beer.
Red Sun Chinese Restaurant, 3437 Breckinridge Ln., 499-7788, $.
Wonton Express, 3000 Hikes Ln., 452-2646, $.
Desserts/bakery/ice cream
Small Times Bakery, 2956 Richland Ave., 451-5499, $.
Oceanside Restaurant, 3707 Klondike Ln., 454-3737, $.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
El Nopalito, 4028 Taylorsville Rd., 458-7278, $, Beer, Wine.
Pizza Place, 2931 Richland Ave., 458-9700, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Davern’s Upstairs, 3044 Hunsinger Ln., 456-5530, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
#1 Asian Buffet, Mid City Mall, 1250 Bardstown Rd. 451-6033, $, Beer, Wine.
Pink Door, 2222 Dundee Rd., 413-5204, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Mark’s Feed Store, 1514 Bardstown Rd., 458-1570, www.marksfeedstore.com, $, Beer, Wine.
Butterfly Garden Café, 1327 Bardstown Rd., 456-4500, $.
City Café, 1250 Bardstown Rd. (Mid City Mall), 459-5600, www.citycafelunch.com, $, Beer.
Day’s Espresso and Coffee, 1420 Bardstown Rd., 456-1170, $.
Heine Brothers Coffee, 1295 Bardstown Rd., 456-5108, www.heinebroscoffee.com, $.
Heine Brothers Coffee, 1449 Bardstown Rd., 454-5212, www.heinebroscoffee.com, $.
Heine Brothers Coffee, 2200 Bardstown Rd., 515-0380, www.heinebroscoffee.com, $.
Highland Coffee Company, 1140 Bardstown Rd., 451-4545, www.highlandcoffee.com, $.
Ray’s Monkey House & Kid Café, 1578 Bardstown Rd., 459-4373, $.
Sweet ’n’ Savory Café, 1574 Bardstown Rd., 456-6566, $.
J. Gumbo’s, 947 Baxter Ave., 454-5507, www.jgumbos.com, $, Beer.
Buckhead Mountain Grill, 3020 Bardstown Rd., 456-6680, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Ditto’s Grill, 1114 Bardstown Rd., 581-9129, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Kaelin’s Restaurant, 1801 Newburg Rd., 451-1801, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Lonnie’s Best Taste of Chicago, 1034 Bardstown Rd., 451-2965, $.
Eggroll Machine, 1216 Bardstown Rd., 459-1259, $, Beer, Wine.
Avalon, 1314 Bardstown Rd., 454-5336, www.avalonfresh.com, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Baxter Station Bar and Grill, 1201 Payne St., 584-1635, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Bristol Bar and Grille, 1321 Bardstown Rd., 456-1702, www.bristolbarandgrille.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Café Metro, 1700 Bardstown Rd., 458-4830, www.cafemetrolouisville.com, $$$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Club Grotto American Bistro, 2116 Bardstown Rd., 459-5275, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Coach Lamp Restaurant and Pub, 751 Vine St., 583-9165, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Jack Fry’s, 1007 Bardstown Rd., 452-9244, www.jackfrys.com, $$$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
••Jarfi’s Bistro, 1543 Bardstown Rd., 589-5060, www.jarfis.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar. Jarfi’s menu has changed a bit (it’s always evolving), but what is truly new here is the atmosphere — whereas Lentini’s was upscale and sophisticated, the new Jarfi’s is colorful, vibrant and ethnically diverse. Under one roof, diners can encounter a French-style bistro, a Moroccan lounge, a sushi bar, traditional formal dining and a Times Square-themed dining hall. (Reviewed 7/9/08; Rating: 90)
Lilly’s, 1147 Bardstown Rd., 451-0447, www.lillyslapeche.com, $$$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Lynn’s Paradise Café, 953 Barret Ave., 583-3447, www.lynnsparadisecafe.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Uptown Café, 1624 Bardstown Rd., 458-4212, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Winston’s Restaurant, 3101 Bardstown Rd., 456-0980, www.sullivan.edu, $$$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
The Café, 712 Brent St., 589-9191, www.thecafétogo.com, $.
Morris Deli & Catering, 2228 Taylorsville Rd., 458-1668, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
••Stevens & Stevens, 1114 Bardstown Rd. (inside Ditto’s), 584-3354, $. Located in the back of Ditto’s Grill on Bardstown Road, Stevens & Stevens has built a loyal following the old-fashioned way, providing quality deli fare at reasonable prices. (Reviewed 5/7/08; Rating: 89)
The Bakery, 3100 Bardstown Rd., 452-1210, $.
CoCo’s Chocolate Café, 1759 Bardstown Rd., 454-9810, $.
Desserts By Helen, 2210 Bardstown Rd., 451-7151, www.dessertsbyhelen.com, $, Wine.
Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 2525 Bardstown Rd., 459-8184, $.
Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 1041 Bardstown Rd., 618-3380, $.
Café 360, 1582 Bardstown Rd., 473-8694, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Karma Café, 1126 Bardstown Rd., 587-0062, $.
Twig and Leaf, 2122 Bardstown Rd., 451-8944, $.
••Le Relais, 2817 Taylorsville Rd., 451-9020, $$$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar. Some French restaurants may be pretentious, but Le Relais is simply elegant. Its art deco environs are a perfect match for the setting — inside the Bowman Field Administration Building, circa 1929. (Reviewed 6/18/08; Rating: 96)
Falafel House, 1001 Bardstown Rd., 454-4407, $.
Pita Delites,1616 Grinstead Dr., 569-1122, $.
Amazing Grace Whole Foods Deli, 1133 Bardstown Rd., 485-1122, www.amazinggracewholefoods.com, $.
Bombay International, 1591 Bardstown Rd., 473-2077, $, Beer.
Kashmir Indian Restaurant, 1285 Bardstown Rd., 473-8765, $$, Beer, Wine.
••Sitar Indian Cuisine, 1702 Bardstown Rd., 473-8889, $, Beer, Wine. This Highlands spot offers a hearty Indian lunch buffet daily and an expansive Indian menu that includes both standard Northern Indian dishes and less familiar South Indian specialties. (Reviewed 2/20/08; Rating: 86)
Palermo Viejo, 1359 Bardstown Rd., 456-6461, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
••Queen of Sheba, 2804 Taylorsville Rd., 459-6301, www.queenofshebalouisville.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar. This Ethiopian restaurant offers an airy and bright atmosphere in its new home across from Bowman Field. The reasonably priced meals are served with an Ethiopian flatbread, so don’t be shy about eating with your hands. (Reviewed 6/25/08; Rating: 84)
Ramsi’s Café on the World, 1293 Bardstown Rd., 451-0700, www.ramsiscafe.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 933 Baxter Ave., 473-1222, www.mollymalonesirishpub.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
O’Shea’s Traditional Irish Pub, 956 Baxter Ave., 589-7373, www.osheaslouisville.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
La Gallo Rosso Bistro, 1325 Bardstown Rd., 473-0015, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
••Oishii Sushi, 2245 Bardstown Rd., 618-2829, $$. Word of mouth has quickly built a good reputation for this new sushi shop in the Highlands, and it’s drawing crowds with its friendly, outgoing sushi chefs and wide selection of sushi treats. The menu offers a broad selection of both basic types of sushi, nigiri-zushi and maki-zushi. (Reviewed 4/30/08; Rating: N/A)
Sapporo Japanese Grill and Sushi, 1706 Bardstown Rd., 479-5550, www.sapporojapanese.com, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Seviche, 1538 Bardstown Rd., 473-8560, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
Sol Aztecas, 2427 Bardstown Rd., 459-7776, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Bearno’s, 1318 Bardstown Rd., 456-4556, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Bearno’s, 2900 Taylorsville Rd., 458-8605, $$, Beer.
Fat Jimmy’s, 2208 Bardstown Rd., 479-1040, www.fatjimmyspizza.com, $, Beer.
Original Impellizzeri’s, 1381 Bardstown Rd., 454-2711, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Spinelli’s Pizzeria, 614 Baxter Ave., 568-5665, $$, Beer.
Tony Boombozz, 1448 Bardstown Rd., 458-8889, www.tonyboombozz.com, $$.
Wick’s Pizza, 975 Baxter Ave., 458-1828, www.wickspizza.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Za’s Pizza Pub, 1573 Bardstown Rd., 454-4544, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
The Back Door, 1250 Bardstown Rd. (Mid City Mall), 451-0659, www.backdoor.us, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Bambi Bar, 2701 Bardstown Rd., 456-9635, $, Beer, Full Bar.
Big Dave’s Outpost,1801 Bardstown Rd., 459-9142, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Cahoots, 1047 Bardstown Rd., 454-6687, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Cumberland Brews, 1576 Bardstown Rd., 458-8727, $, Beer, Wine.
Dublin Cellar, 942 Baxter Ave., 583-2969, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Dundee Tavern, 2224 Dundee Rd., 458-6637, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Kern’s Korner, 2600 Bardstown Rd., 456-9726, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Monkey Wrench, 1025 Barret Ave., 582-2433, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
NV Tavern, 1202 Bardstown Rd., 452-6101, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Phoenix Hill Tavern, 644 Baxter Ave., 589-4957, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Shenanigans Irish Grill, 1611 Norris Place, 454-3919, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
••De La Torre’s, 1606 Bardstown Rd., 456-4955, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar. Recently the restaurant responded to customer demand (with one eye on the sinking economy) and shifted the menu over to an all-tapas list. The new menu offers more than three dozen small plates to choose from. (Reviewed 10/22/08; Rating: 94)
La Bodega, 1604 Bardstown Rd., 456-4955, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Thai Siam, Gardiner Lane Shopping Center, 458-6871, $$, Beer, Wine.
Café Mimosa, 1216 Bardstown Rd., 458-2233, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Shah’s Mongolian Grill, 9148 Taylorsville Rd., 493-0234, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Backyard Burger, 1800 Priority Way, 240-9945, www.backyardburgers.com, $.
DESSERTS/Bakery/Ice Cream
Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 12613 Taylorsville Rd., 267-6280, $.
Dinner is Done, 3830 Ruckriegel Pkwy., 267-8686, $.
Shogun Japanese Steakhouse, 9026 Taylorsville Rd., 499-5700, $$$, Beer, Wine.
El Caporal, 1901 Blankenbaker Pkwy., 266-9605, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
El Nopal, 12600 Taylorsville Rd., 240-6022, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
El Nopal, 10500 Watterson Tr., 266-5956, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
El Toro Restaurante Mexicano Cantina, 1810 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 491-7272, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Los Aztecas, 9606 Taylorsville Rd., 297-8003, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Tumbleweed, 8609 Citadel Way, 493-0905, www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Bearno’s Little Sicily, 10117 Taylorsville Rd., 267-2549, $$, Beer.
••Boombozz Pizza Bistro, 12613 Taylorsville Rd., 261-0222, www.TonyBoombozz.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar. A recent addition to the Tony Boombozz empire is the brand-new upscale casual Boombozz Bistro in Jeffersontown with an expanded menu and table service. The menu is heavy on pizza, of course, featuring all the familiar Boombozz creations. (Reviewed 3/5/08; Rating: 86)
Louisville Pizza Company, 3910 Ruckriegel Pkwy., 267-1188, www.chubbyrays.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Blue Mule Sports Café, 10301 Taylorsville Rd., 240-0051, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Chatter’s Bar & Grill, 2745 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 961-9700, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Gaslight Tavern, 9119 Galene Dr., 267-1945, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Maggie’s Sports Bar & Grille, 10300 Taylorsville Rd., 267-9604, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Passtime Fish House, 10801 Locust Rd., 267-4633, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Bootleg Barbecue, 7508 Preston Hwy., 968-5657, $, Beer.
Buckhead Mountain Grill, 4112 Outer Loop, 966-5555, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Golden Palace Buffet, 161 Outer Loop, 368-2868, $.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
El Nopal, 11336 Preston Hwy., 961-9851, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
La Monarca, 6501 Shepherdsville Rd., 969-7938, $.
Tumbleweed, 4255 Outer Loop, 966-0307, www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Tumbleweed, 4801 Outer Loop (Jefferson Mall), 810-6553, www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $$.
Sharom’s, 5627 Outer Loop, 968-8363, $, Beer.
Texas Roadhouse, 3322 Outer Loop, 962-7600, www.texasroadhouse.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Old Louisville Coffee House, 1489 S. Fourth St., 635-6660, $.
J. Gumbo’s, 3115 S. Second St., 363-8888, www.jgumbos.com, $, Beer.
••Carly Rae’s, 103 W. Oak St., 365-1003, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar. Carly Rae’s is emerging as a strong contender to break the spell of the doomed location at the corner of First and Oak streets in Old Louisville. The attractive and fair-priced casual bistro offers a mix of Cajun, Creole, Mediterranean and a lot of Clancy. (Reviewed 8/20/08; Rating: 88)
Masterson’s, 1830 S. Third St., 636-2511, www.mastersons.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Third Avenue Café, 1164 S. Third St., 585-2233, www.thirdavecafe.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
610 Magnolia, 610 W. Magnolia St., 636-0783, www.610magnolia.com, $$$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Buck’s, 425 W. Ormsby St., 637-5284, www.bucksrestaurantandbar.com, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Café Bristol at the Speed Museum, 2035 S. Third St., 634-2723, $.
Ermin’s Bakery and Café, 1201 S. First St., 635-6960, $.
Mediterranean Shish Kabob, 1907 S. Fourth S., 636-1080, $.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
••Oak Street Pizza, 125 E. Oak St., 585-1788, $. This tiny little storefront in Old Louisville has been getting great reviews from the foodies on the LouisvilleHotBytes.com forum. Takeout only, it’s close to a New York City pizza in style. (Reviewed 1/9/08; Rating: N/A)
Granville Inn, 1601 S. Third St., 637-9128, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
The Rudyard Kipling, 422 W. Oak St., 636-1311, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Hill Street Fish Fry, 111 E. Hill St., 636-3474, $.
Finley’s Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Q, 1500 W. Broadway, 581-0298, $.
Rite Way Bar-B-Cue House, 1548 S. Catherine St., 584-9385, $.
Expressions of You, 1800 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., 584-6886, $.
Indi’s, 3820 W. Market St., 778-5154, $.
King’s Fast Foods, 2101 W. Broadway, 772-7138, $, Beer.
King’s Fried Chicken, 1302 Dixie Hwy., 776-3013, $.
Chopsticks House, 2112 W. Broadway, 772-3231, $.
Crystal Chinese, 3901 W. Market St., 776-9702, $.
Happy Dragon, 2600 W. Broadway, 778-2573, $.
Big Momma’s Soul Kitchen, 4532 W. Broadway, 772-9580, $.
Annie’s Pizza, 2520 Portland Ave., 776-6400, $.
Vince Staten’s Old Time Barbeque, 13306 Hwy. 42, 228-7427, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Java Brewing Company, 9561 Hwy. 42, 292-2710, www.javabrewingco.com, $.
The Bristol Bar & Grille, 6051 Timber Ridge Dr., 292-2585, www.bristolbarandgrille.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Chick Inn, 6325 Upper River Rd., 228-3646, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
J. Harrod’s, 7507 Upper River Rd., 228-4555, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Karem’s Grill & Pub, 9424 Norton Commons Blvd., 327-5646, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Blackstone Grille, 9521 U.S. 42, 228-6962, www.theblackstonegrille.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Cutter’s Wharf, 1902 Victory Ln., 228-3100, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Panda Chinese Restaurant, 9543 Hwy. 42, 228-6400, $.
••Hanabi Sushi & Japanese Cuisine, 6027 Timber Ridge Dr., 228-8244, $$, Beer, Wine. Hanabi Sushi is just down the strip from the Prospect Bristol Bar & Grille. The extensive menu offers fare that is fresh and competently prepared. (Reviewed 4/30/08; Rating: N/A)
Shogun Japanese Steakhouse, 4110 Hampton Lake Way, 394-0123, $$$, Beer, Wine.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
Los Aztecas, 9207 Hwy. 42, 228-2450, www.losaztecas.net, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Bearno’s Pizza, 9207 W. Highway 42, 228-9388, $$, Beer, Wine.
Blackstone Grill, 9521 U.S. Highway 42, 228-6962, $.
Clark Boy Bar-B-Q, 6728 Johnsontown Rd., 933-5577, $.
FireFresh Bar-B-Q, 8610 Dixie Hwy., 995-7585, www.firefreshbbq.com, $, Beer.
Mark’s Feed Store, 10316 Dixie Hwy., 933-7707, www.marksfeedstore.com, $, Beer, Wine.
J. Gumbo’s, 6661 Dixie Hwy., 995-8805, www.jgumbos.com, $, Beer.
China Castle, 7420 Third Street Rd., 367-4272, $.
Chinese Express, 3228 Crums Ln., 448-1360, $.
Chong Garden, 10341 Dixie Hwy., 935-1628, $.
Eastern House, 5372 Dixie Hwy., 568-2688, $, Beer.
First Wok, 3967 Seventh St. Rd., 448-0588, $.
Pie Pantry, 9208 Dixie Hwy., 384-0743, $.
Carolyn’s Restaurant, 3822 Cane Run Rd., 776-9519, $.
Fork in the Road Restaurant, 4951 Cane Run Rd., 448-3903, $.
Frontier Diner, 7299 Dixie Hwy., 271-3663, $.
Hazelwood Restaurant, 4106 Taylor Blvd., 361-9104, $.
Hometown Buffet, 6641 Dixie Hwy., 995-3320, www.hometownbuffet.com, $.
Jessie’s Family Restaurant, 9609 Dixie Hwy., 937-6332, $.
Mr. Lou’s Country Cottage Restaurant, 5408 Valley Station Rd., 933-0806, $.
O’Dolly’s, 7800 Old 3rd St. Rd., 375-1690, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Savino’s Italian Food, 8533 Terry Rd., 933-1080, $.
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant, 9070 Dixie Hwy., 995-8722, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Tumbleweed, 9701 Dixie Hwy., 937-9951, www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Wick’s Pizza, 10966 Dixie Hwy., 995-4333, www.wickspizza.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Benchwarmer’s, 7325 St. Andrews Church Rd., 368-1148, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Brewskee’s Tavern, 5507 Valley Station Rd., 933-0361, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Jokers Bar and Grill, 7323 St. Andrews Church Rd., 363-5662, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Mike Linnig’s, 9308 Cane Run Rd., 937-1235, $, Beer.
Texas Roadhouse, 4406 Dixie Hwy., 448-0705, www.texasroadhouse.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Jimbo’s Bar-B-Que, 801 W. Kenwood Dr., 375-1888, $, Beer.
Rubbie’s Bar-B-Que, 6905 Southside Dr., 367-0007, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Coco’s Bakery, 6915 Southside Dr., 368-9280, $.
Sister Bean’s, 4956 Manslick Rd., 364-0082, $.
Thornberry’s Deli & Pies, 5103 S. Third St., 367-8394, $.
The Lunch Pail, 502 E. Warnock St., 634-7116, $.
Indi’s, 5009 S. Third St., 363-2535, $.
Golden Star Chinese Restaurant, 3458 Taylor Blvd., 368-1833, $.
Hong Kong Fast Food, 5312 S. Third St., 367-8828, $.
Shah’s Mongolian Grill, 423 E. Warnock St., 493-0234, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Cardinal Hall of Fame Café, 2745 Crittenden Dr., 635-8686, www.cardinalhalloffamecafe.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Derby Café, 704 Central Ave. (KY Derby Museum), 634-8858, www.derbycafe.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Woodford Reserve Bar and Grille, Louisville International Airport, 363-2526, www.hmshost.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Empire Grill and Bar, 978 Phillips Ln. (Executive Inn), 367-2251, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Golden Targe Tea Room, 830 Phillips Ln. (Executive West), 367-2251, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Great American Grill, 2735 Crittenden Dr. (Hilton), 637-2424, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Behar Café & Restaurant, 5600 National Turnpike, 368-5658, $.
Tuscany Italian Restaurant, 9 New Cut Rd., 363-0308, $$.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
El Nopal, 5444 New Cut Rd., 380-8447, $ Beer,
Wine, Full Bar.
Angilo’s Pizza, 1725 Berry Blvd., 368-1032, $.
Bearno’s, 7895 Dixie Hwy., 937-1199, $$, Beer.
Iroquois Pizza, 6614 Manslick Rd., 363-1234, $$, Beer, Wine.
Hoops Grill and Sports Bar, 6733 Strawberry Ln., 375-4667, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Juanita’s Place, 3294 Taylor Blvd., 361-1638, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Pucker’s Bar & Grill, 4041 Preston Hwy., 364-7250, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Spectator’s Bar and Grill, 5530 New Cut Rd., 368-7650, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 2787 S. Floyd St., 637-5241, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Annie Café, 308 W. Woodlawn Ave., 363-4847, $, Beer.
Yang Kee Noodle, 7900 Shelbyville Rd. (Oxmoor Center), 426-0800, $, Beer, Wine.
Heine Brothers Coffee, 119 Chenoweth Ln., 893-5103, www.heinebroscoffee.com, $.
Heine Brothers Coffee, 4123 Shelbyville Rd., 894-9413, www.heinebroscoffee.com, $.
••Meridian Café, 112 Meridian Ave., 897-9703, $, Beer. This cozy St. Matthews lunch spot has always attracted crowds, but now they made a good thing even better by adding a bunch of appetizing breakfast dishes. Menu choices include “light breakfasts” like grilled banana walnut bread to “Meridian Classics” like pastrami hash. (Reviewed 1/9/08; Rating: N/A)
Bluegrass Grill & Bar (Ramada Inn), 1041 Zorn Ave., 897-5101, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Café Lou Lou, 106 Sears Ave., 893-7776, www.cafeloulou.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Lonnie’s Best Taste of Chicago, 121 St. Matthews Ave., 895-2380, $.
Wild Eggs, 3985 Dutchmans Ln., 893-8005, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
••60 West, 3939 Shelbyville Rd., 719-9717, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar. The 5-year-old Cafe Emilie reinvented itself with a new name and image. Owners Emilie and Charles Knieriem are still in charge, and Chef Tim Smith remains in the kitchen. (Reviewed 1/23/08; Rating: 84)
211 Clover Lane, 211 Clover Ln., 896-9570, www.211cloverln.com, $$$$, Beer, Wine.
Azalea, 3612 Brownsboro Rd., 895-5493, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Gillman’s Point, 3930 Chenoweth Sq., 893-0106, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
The Patron, 3400 Frankfort Ave., 896-1661, www.thepatron.org, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Café J, 3600 Dutchmans Ln. (Jewish Community Center), 459-0660, www.jccoflouisville.org, $.
Calistoga Artisan Sandwiches, 4000 Dutchmans Ln., 895-3779, $.
Danish Express, 102 1/2 Cannons Ln., 895-2863, $.
Paul’s Fruit Market, 3905 Chenoweth Square, 896-8918, www.paulsfruit.com, $.
Shady Lane Café, 4806 Brownsboro Rd., 893-5118, $.
Wall Street Deli, 3920 Dutchmans Ln., 894-0889, www.wallstreetdeli.com, $.
Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 3737 Lexington Rd., 893-3393, $.
Starlight Frozen Custard, 4169 Shelbyville Rd., 893-7827, $.
Rainbow Blossom Natural Foods, 3738 Lexington Rd., 896-0189, www.rainbowblossom.com, $.
Sage Indian Restaurant & Bar, 4123 Oechsli Ave., 896-0025, $.
••Asahi Japanese Restaurant, 3701 Lexington Rd., 895-1130, $$. Chef Yong Bong Tak has made Asahi a worthy addition to St. Matthews. The extensive menu includes more than 100 sushi options, including the “Hawaiian Roll” and pairs of nigiri sushi. (Reviewed 7/23/08; Rating: 78)
Sakura Blue, 4600 Shelbyville Rd., 897-3600, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
Bazo’s Fresh Mexican Grill, 4014 Dutchmans Ln., 899-9600, $, Beer.
El Tarasco, 110 Fairfax Ave., 895-8010, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Ernesto’s, 6201 Dutchmans Ln., 893-9297, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Tumbleweed, 5000 Shelbyville Rd. (Mall St. Matthews), 893-3100, www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $.
Tumbleweed, 7900 Shelbyville Rd. (Oxmoor Center), 339-8411, www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Tumbleweed, 380 Brenton Way, 955-5747, www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Pizza by the Guy, 814 Lyndon Ln., 426-4044, $.
Saints Pizza and Pub, 131 Breckenridge Ln., 891-8883, www.saintspizza.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Tony Boombozz, 3334 Frankfort Ave., 896-9090, www.tonyboombozz.com, $$.
••Bluegrass Brewing Company, 3929 Shelbyville Rd., 899-7070, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar. The 15-year-old St. Matthews brew house emerged from cosmetic surgery in mid January with a new look and an updated menu, including some old BBC favorites such as brewhouse chili nachos and shepherd’s pie and new editions like a hot bacon and spinach salad and fried polenta fingers. (Reviewed 1/23/08; Rating: 83)
Brendan’s, 3921 Shelbyville Rd., 895-1212, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Diamond Pub and Billiards, 3814 Frankfort Ave., 895-7513, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Gerstle’s Place, 3801 Frankfort Ave., 899-3609, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Jim Porter’s Good Time Emporium, 2345 Lexington Rd., 452-9531, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
ZaZoo’s Bar and Grill, 102 Bauer Ave., 894-8030, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Carolina Shrimp and Seafood, 3922 Westport Rd., 894-8947, www.carolinashrimp.com, $, Beer, Wine.
The Fishery, 3624 Lexington Rd., 895-1188, $, Beer.
Seafood Connection, 3922 Chenoweth Square, 899-5655, $$.
Stan’s Fish Sandwich, 3723 Lexington Rd., 896-6600, $, Beer.
Del Frisco’s, 4107 Oechsli Ave., $$$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Texas Roadhouse, 6460 Dutchmans Ln., 897-5005, www.texasroadhouse.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Simply Thai, 318 Wallace Ave., 899-9670, $.
Lemongrass Café, 106 Fairfax Ave., 893-7757, $.
Charlestown Pizza Co., 850 Main St., Charlestown, (812) 256-2699, $$, Beer, Wine.
Mark’s Feed Store, 513 Lewis & Clark Pkwy., (812) 285-1998, www.marksfeedstore.com, $, Beer, Wine.
Jersey’s Café, 1515 Lynch Ln., (812) 288-2100, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Champions Grill, 505 Marriott Dr. (Holiday Inn), (812) 283-4411, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Cup of Sunshine Tea House & Café, 415 E. Riverside Dr., (812) 282-4316, $.
Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 1370 Veterans Pkwy., (812) 288-6000, $.
Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr., (812) 288-2632, www.derbydinner.com, $$$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
India Palace, 408 E. Lewis & Clark Pkwy., (812) 258-0000, Beer, Wine.
Kansai Japanese Steakhouse, 1370 Veterans Pkwy., (812) 218-9238, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
El Burrito de Oro, 1927 Greentree Blvd., (812) 285-8820, $, Beer.
El Caporal, 515 E. Lewis and Clark Pkwy., (812) 282-7174, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
La Frontera, 754 E. Lewis and Clark Pkwy., (812) 258-0074, $, Beer.
La Herradura, 615 Eastern Blvd., (812) 280-8650, $, Beer.
La Tapatia Diner, 827 Eastern Blvd., (812) 218-8030, $, Beer.
Ruben’s Mexican Restaurant, 1370 Veterans Pkwy., (812) 258-0417, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Danny Boy’s, 1101 S. Clark Blvd., (812) 283-3566, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Islamorada Fish Company (Inside Bass Pro Shop), 951 E. Lewis & Clark Pkwy., (812) 218-5300, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Clarksville Seafood, 916 Eastern Blvd., (812) 283-8588, $.
Hungry Pelican, 564 Eastern Blvd., (812) 282-4673, $, Beer, Wine.
Skip Jack’s, 1418 Blackiston Mill Rd., (812) 282-7557, $.
Texas Roadhouse, 757 E. Lewis & Clark Pkwy., (812) 280-1103, www.texasroadhouse.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Villa Buffet, Horseshoe Casino, (866) 676-SHOE, www.horseshoe.com, $$.
Aroma Café, Horseshoe Casino, (866) 676-SHOE, www.horseshoe.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Cleo’s Coffee and More, Horseshoe Casino, (866) 676-SHOE, www.horseshoe.com, $, Beer.
Jack Binion’s Steakhouse, Horseshoe Casino, (866) 676-SHOE, www.horseshoe.com, $$$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
JB’s Café, Horseshoe Casino, (866) 676-SHOE, www.horseshoe.com, $.
Legends, Horseshoe Casino, (866) 676-SHOE, www.horseshoe.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Ace High Snack Bar, Horseshoe Casino, (866) 676-SHOE, www.horseshoe.com, $.
All In Deli, Horseshoe Casino, (866) 676-SHOE, www.horseshoe.com, $.
Bean Street Café, 101 Lafollette Station, (812) 923-1404.
The Hobknobb Roasting Co., 3700 Paoli Pike, (812) 923-1458, www.hobknobb.com, $.
Juke Box Family Restaurant, 768 Highlander Point Dr., (812) 923-1435, $.
Cuba Libre, 702 Highlander Pt., (812) 923-2822, $$.
Berry Twist, 3670 Scottsville Rd., (812) 923-8305, $.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
Los Indios, 730 Highlander Point Dr., (812) 923-2929, www.losindiosmexmex.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Pizza City, 4620 Williamsburg Station Rd., (812) 923-1450, www.pizzacity.biz, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Asian BBQ & Cuisine, 1207 E. Market St., (812) 218-9858, $.
Adrienne & Co. Café and Bakery, 129 W. Court Ave., (812) 282-2665, $.
••Ann’s By The River, 149 Spring St., (812) 284-2667, $. This cafeteria-style restaurant lives up to its tag line: “Home-cooked food like Grandma used to prepare for Sunday dinner.” Many of the dishes really are based on recipes passed down through the Coomers family for generations. (Reviewed 4/2/08; Rating: 84)
Babby’s Steakhouse, 1207 E. Market St., (866) 492-3484, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Bristol Bar and Grille, 700 W. Riverside Dr., (812) 218-1995, www.bristolbarandgrille.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Buckhead Mountain Grill, 707 W. Riverside Dr., (812) 284-2919, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Star Cruises, 501 W. Riverside Dr., (812) 589-7857, www.staroflouisville.com, $$$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Chicago Grill & Subs, 1626 Spring St., (812) 288-5988, $.
Lunch Today, 590 Missouri Ave. (Water Tower Square), (812) 282-1005, www.bajcatering.com, $.
Soup Line, 320 E. Court Ave., (812) 283-1007, $.
Come Back Inn, 415 Spring St., (812) 285-1777, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Rocky’s Italian Grill, 715 W. Riverside Dr., (812) 282-3844, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Uncle Tubby’s, 3014 Middle Rd., (812) 288-8850, $.
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse, 301 S. Indiana Ave., (812) 280-8500, www.kobesteakhouse.net, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
••Buenos Dias Café, 1703 Charlestown-N.A. Pike, (812) 282-2233, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar. A simple, modern strip-mall exterior conceals one of the region’s most interesting small Latino eateries. The menu includes affordable, delicious dishes such as a Honduran Breakfast, Mexican stewed beef and fiery shrimp. (Reviewed 8/6/08; Rating: 88)
Puerto Vallarta, 125 Quartermaster Ct., (812) 288-2022, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Tumbleweed, 2784 Jefferson Centre, (812) 282-9333, www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Alexander’s Pizzeria, 1611 Charlestown-New Albany Rd., (812) 284-9000, $.
Bearno’s, 2784 Meijer Dr., (812) 282-3125, $$, Beer.
J Train Pizza & Pub, 201 Spring St., (812) 283-3663, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
19th Green Grill and Pub, 1740 Williamsburg Dr., (812) 284-9088, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Bob’s Pub & Grub, 1005 W. Market St., Jeffersonville, (812) 283-8919, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
The Lighthouse, 202 Main St., (812) 283-0077, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Mick’s Lounge, 1448 Tenth St. (Gateway Plaza), (812) 283-8096, $, Beer, Wine, 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, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Kingfish, 601 W. Riverside Dr., (812) 284-3474, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Mai’s Thai Restaurant, 1411 E. 10th St., (812) 282-0198, $$, Beer.
Onion Restaurant Tea House, 4211 Charlestown Rd., (812) 981-0188, $$, Beer, Wine.
Coffee Crossing, 4212 Charlestown Rd., (812) 981-2633, www.coffeecrossing.com, $.
Main Street Café & Treats, 155 E. Main St., (812) 944-4494, $.
Rock n Roll Ranch House, 2612 Charlestown Rd., (812) 944-9199, $.
Sam’s Food and Spirits, 3800 Payne Koehler Rd., (812) 945-9757, www.samstavern.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
South Side Inn, 114 E. Main St., (812) 945-9645, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Speakeasy, 225 State St., (812) 981-0981, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Joe’s OK Bayou, 4308 Charlestown Rd., (812) 948-2080, www.joesokbayou.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Windsor Restaurant & Garden, 148 E. Market St., (812) 944-9688, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Ermin’s French Bakery and Café, 2736 Charlestown Rd., (812) 941-8674, $.
Mom and Pop’s Cone Corner, 1817 Graybrook Ln., (812) 945-6711, $.
Health Conscious/Vegetarian
Creekside Outpost Health Food Store, 614 Hausfeldt Ln., (812) 948-9118, www.creeksideoutpost.com, $.
Rainbow Blossom Health Food Store, 3003 Charlestown Crossing Way, (812) 941-0080, www.rainbowblossom.com, $.
Tommy Lancaster’s, 1629 E. Market St., (812) 945-2389, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Tomo Japanese Restaurant, 4315 Charlestown Rd., (812) 941-0200, $$$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Mexican/Southwestern/Tex Mex
El Nopal, 2743 Charlestown Rd., (812) 945-3588, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
La Rosita Taqueria, 1515 E. Market St., (812) 944-3620, $, Beer.
Puerto Vallarta, 4214 Charlestown Rd., (812) 945-3588, $$.
••Tacos La Rosita, 113 Grant Line Plaza, (812) 948-7967, www.LaRositaGrill.com, $, Beer. La Rosita owners Israel and Lidia Landin opened this second New Albany location in late 2007. Along with the familiar Mexican fare, the menu is vegetarian-friendly, offering seven interesting meat-free options, including a veggie taco. (Reviewed 1/9/08; Rating: N/A)
Tumbleweed, 2005 State St., (812) 945-0177, www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Tumbleweed, 3005 Charlestown Crossing Way, (812) 945-9333, www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Arni’s Pizza, 1208 State St., (812) 945-1149, www.meetyouatarnis.com, $.
Bearno’s, 3002 Charlestown Crossing Way, (812) 949-7914, $$, Beer.
The Fun House, 373 Professional Ct., (812) 945-2386, $$.
Sportstime Pizza, 3312 Plaza Dr., (812) 944-2577, www.newalbanian.com, $$, Beer, Wine.
Mac’s Hideaway, (812) 945-4256, 1636 Slater Run Rd., $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
MYbar, 3306 Plaza Dr., (812) 948-6501, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Rich O’s Public House, 3312 Plaza Dr., (812) 949-2804, $, Beer.
The Rustic Frog, 1720 Old River Rd., (812) 944-0576, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Studio’s Grille & Pub, 207 E. Main St., (812) 590-3171, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Tucker’s American Favorites, 2441 State St., (812) 944-9999, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Vic’s Café, 1839 E. Market St., (812) 944-4338, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Dock Seafood, 1125 State St., (812) 944-2951, $.
Hungry Pelican, 2604 Charlestown Rd., (812) 948-1692, $, Beer, Wine.
••Market Street Fish House, 133 E. Market St., (812) 590-3377, $. The Market Street Fish House makes a worthy addition to the Metro’s seafood dining scene. The restaurant offers a short, affordable and delightful menu of competently fried fresh seafood and sides. (Reviewed 5/21/08; Rating: 81)
Covered Bridge, 12510 Covered Bridge Rd., (812) 246-8880, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
The Chicken House, 7180 State Rd. 111, (812) 246-9485, $$, Beer, Wine.
Tradewinds Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop, 7601 Hwy. 311, (812) 246-9616, $.
Beijing Grill and Sushi Bar, 8007 Hwy. 311, 248-0900, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Vicario’s, 7773 Hwy. 311, (812) 246-1000, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Ma Zerellas, 949 S. Indiana Ave., (812) 246-9517, $.
The Pizza Palace, 469 N. Indiana Ave., (812) 246-3346, $.
Sir Dano’s Pizza Parlor, 469 N. Indiana Ave., (812) 246-3346, $.
Sid’s Pub and Ranch House, 935A S. Indiana Ave., (812) 246-8192, $, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Neil and Patty’s Fireside Bar and Grill, 7611 Hwy. 311, (812) 246-5456, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Huber Starlight Café, 19816 Huber Rd., (812) 923-9463, www.huberwinery.com, $, Wine.
Joe Huber Family Restaurant, 2421 Scottsville Rd., (812) 923-5255, www.joehubers.com, $$, Beer, Wine, Full Bar.
Stumler’s Restaurant and Orchard, 10924 St John’s Rd., (812) 923-3832, $$, Beer, Wine.
