• Fox and Hound Pub & Grille
    A menu of choices ranging from sirloin to Grand Champion Wings broadens appeal at this pub-style chain restaurant.
    394-7620
    fhrg.com
    $ | St. Matthews | Bar-and-Grills
  • Joe's Older Than Dirt
    Located in its original 1937 building, Joe’s serves comfort food in the form of burgers, fried fish, cheese sticks and nachos. Open until 4 a.m. daily, the restaurant can accommodate late-night diners and large parties.
    426-2074
    $ | Lyndon/Anchorage | Bar-and-Grills
  • Cunningham’s Creekside
    An outpost of the downtown Cunningham’s restaurant, Cunningham’s Creekside overlooks Harrods Creek. Enjoy the ambience of riverside dining and the famous fried fish sandwich.
    228-3625
    $$ | Prospect/Upper River Road | Bar-and-Grills
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
    Sports. Deep-fried morsels of chicken. Beer. Need we say more? Buffalo wings are served with a variety of signature sauces at this national chain with seven area locations.
    254-9464
    buffalowildwings.com
    $ | Middletown/Eastwood | Bar-and-Grills
  • The Back Door
    This friendly bar on the side of Mid-Coty Mall is much larger than it appears. Along with pool tables and other games, it offers every kind of bar grub — wings, burgers, quesadillas, pizzas and more.
    451-0659
    thebackdoorlouisville.com
    $ | Bar-and-Grills
  • Hard Rock Cafe
    Part of Fourth Street Live!, the Hard Rock Cafe celebrates rock ’n’ roll and classic American food. The walls are decorated with memorabilia and the menu is anchored by the popular Hard Rock cheeseburger.
    568-2202
    hardrock.com
    $$$ | Downtown | Bar-and-Grills
  • Cardinal Hall of Fame Cafe
    Food and great Cardinal memories come together at this restaurant near Freedom Hall devoted to U of L sports. Each booth has its own small TV. Specialties include baby-back ribs and fresh salmon, as well as the “Walk of Fame” salad.
    635-8686
    halloffamecafes.com
    $$$ | South Louisville | Bar-and-Grills
  • Red Star Tavern
    Part of Fourth Street Live!, this contemporary American tavern showcases seafood, steaks, pasta and a multi-faceted drink list.
    568-5656
    redstartavern.net
    $$$ | Downtown | Bar-and-Grills
  • Karem’s Grill & Pub
    This Cheers-like bar and grill in Norton Commons is known for its meat offerings, particularly the triangle steak. Live music on Friday nights. Breakfast fans should come hungry on weekend mornings.
    327-5646
    karem.com
    $$ | Prospect/Upper River Road | Springhurst/Summit | Bar-and-Grills
  • Manny & Merle

     

    290-8888
    mannyandmerle.com
    Downtown | Bar-and-Grills