• De la Torre's
    This restaurant offers diners a journey to Spain without leaving the Bluegrass. A list of tapas dishes, paella, calamari and lamb roasted with garlic dot a menu that reflects the best of Spanish flavors and spices.
    456-4955
    delatorres.com
    $$$ | Highlands | Upscale Casual
  • Limestone
    This restaurant employs all the charm of the South and Chef Jim Gerhardt’s “new Southern” cooking. The indecisive will enjoy the “Feed Me Chef” option — a five-course tasting menu specially chosen by the chef himself each night.
    426-7477
    limestonerestaurant.com
    $$$ | Hurstbourne Corridor | Upscale Casual
  • 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
    $$$ | Downtown | Bar-and-Grills
  • Brix Wine Bar
    Step inside this chic wine bar and you’ll never know you’re in an East End shopping center. The atmosphere is perfect for relaxing and sampling appetizers and wine by the glass. The specialty Brix House Chips paired with your favorite red or white won’t disappoint.
    243-1120
    brixlouisville.com
    $$$ | Lyndon/Anchorage | Bistros
  • Impellizeri’s Pizza
    The name Impellizzeri and the word pizza go hand-in-hand in this city. Original, Sicilian deep-dish, and thin crust pizzas, as well as salads and pasta are available.
    454-2711
    impellizeris.com
    $$$ | Highlands | Pizza
  • Selena’s Restaurant at Willow Lake Tavern
    Residing in Anchorage’s old Willow Lake Tavern building, Selena’s serves up a fusion of Creole and Sicilian cuisine. If the food doesn’t lure you in, the atmosphere will, with a spacious wraparound patio for al fresco dining during warm months and a cozy indoor dining room with a charming fireplace.
    245-9004
    selenasrestaurant.com
    $$$ | Lyndon/Anchorage | Bistros
  • J. Alexander's Restaurant
    Baby-back ribs, prime rib and house-made desserts are specialties at this Louisville location of the Nashville-based chain. It also has a swanky atmosphere and a conservative menu with everything made from scratch.
    339-2206
    jalexanders.com
    $$$ | St. Matthews | Upscale Casual
  • Saffron's
    A collection of Persian favorites — from kebabs to khoresht — make this downtown restaurant a popular lunch and dinner spot. Try the rack of lamb kebabs.
    584-7800
    saffronsrestaurant.com
    $$$ | Downtown | Middle Eastern
  • The Silver Dollar
    Inspired by the honky tonk culture that arose in Bakersfield, Caif.. in the 1950s, this upscale diner, located in a renovated fire station, offers a taste of classic American and Tex-Mex cuisines. Chicken-fried steak and catfish share menu space with empanadas and several varieties of chili.
    259-9540
    whiskeybythedrink.com
    $$$ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Upscale Casual
  • Bonefish Grill
    Louisville’s local outpost of the Tampa-based chain serves a variety of fish dishes any way you want them — grilled, sauteed, baked, or fried. Seafood lovers will also appreciate the Asian-inspired starters menu.
    412-4666
    bonefishgrill.com
    $$$ | Hurstbourne Corridor | Seafood