• Jack Fry's
    This perennial favorite spot offers a cozy, lamp-lit atmosphere that evokes an old speakeasy. The menu consists of upscale American dishes that feature local products like country ham and Capriole cheeses. Don’t miss the shrimp and grits or the historic black-and-white photographs on the walls.
    452-9244
    jackfrys.com
    $$$$ | Highlands | Upscale Casual
  • The Blackstone Grille
    This Prospect destination’s menu covers all bases of American regional cuisine. Highlights include the chipotle rib-eye, Cooper Island shrimp, and fried chicken livers.
    228-6962
    theblackstonegrille.com
    $$$$ | Prospect/Upper River Road | Upscale Casual
  • John E's
    Located in a 19th-century log cabin, John E’s is the place to go for people who can’t get enough steak. Their two-pound T-bone can be split between two people or served individually.
    456-1111
    johnesrestaurant.com
    $$$$ | Buechel/Fern Creek | Steakhouses
  • Sapporo Japanese Grill and Sushi
    Adventurous but accessible sushi dominates the menu at this hip Highlands eatery, but other Japanese dishes are available. Try the Dynamite, a blend of sticky sweet rice, chewy baked scallops, and mushrooms under a creamy, caramelized brown sauce.
    479-5550
    sapporojapanese.com
    $$$$ | Highlands | Japanese
  • Asiatique
    Chef/owner Peng Looi’s creations fuse Pacific Rim flavors like lemongrass and sarawak peppercorns with distinctly American ingredients like bourbon and rib-eye steaks. Check out the multidimensional taste of the wok-seared salmon or one of the five-course tasting menus.
    451-2749
    asiatiquerestaurant.com
    $$$$ | Highlands | Upscale Casual
  • Maker’s Mark Bourbon House & Lounge
    An inventive menu offers complex taste sensations with an emphasis on Kentucky regional cuisine. The bar is stocked with 70-plus bourbons from Kentucky distilleries — some of which find their way into dishes and desserts like the Maker’s Mark bourbon balls.
    568-9009
    makerslounge.com
    $$$$ | Downtown | Bistros
  • Jack Binion’s Steakhouse
    Located at the Horseshoe Casino, this restaurant provides a menu featuring steaks, Maine lobster and decadent desserts.
    473-6028
    horseshoe-indiana.com
    $$$$ | Southern Indiana | Upscale Casual
  • Buck's
    This beautiful Old Louisville restaurant located in the Mayflower apartment building features both traditional dishes and a few with an Asian tinge. The ornate decor and china dinnerware harkens back to a different time.
    637-5284
    bucksrestaurantandbar.com
    $$$$ | Old Louisville | Upscale Casual
  • Henry’s Place
    A business-casual restaurant named after historic Louisville resident Henry Watterson. Chef Charles Reed created a menu utilizing that showcases Pan-European fare, handmade pastas and seafood dishes.
    690-6585
    henrysplacelouisville.com
    $$$$ | Brownsboro Road/U.S. 42 | Upscale Casual
  • 211 Clover Lane
    This tucked-away treasure in St. Matthews offers sophisticated Italian and French-influenced dishes in a romantic atmosphere.
    896-9570
    211cloverlane.com
    $$$$ | St. Matthews | Upscale Casual