• Harvest Restaurant
    Because at least 80 percent of Harvest’s ingredients are sourced from local farms and producers, the only things that stay the same at this trendy new place are the seasonal changes. But with entrées like buttermilk fried chicken and smoked pork shoulder as the backbone of the menu, you can’t go wrong.
    384-9090
    harvestlouisville.com
    $$$ | Downtown | Upscale Casual
  • 211 Clover Lane
    This tucked-away treasure in St. Matthews offers sophisticated Italian and French-influenced dishes in a romantic atmosphere.
    896-9570
    211cloverlane.com
    $$$$ | St. Matthews | Upscale Casual
  • Seviche, A Latin Restaurant
    This newly-renovated restaurant still serves the Nuevo-Latino cuisine that made it a Louisville favorite. If you can’t choose just one of the colorful and spicy seviche selections, we don’t blame you. Try the seviche tasting option, with three or four small portions of the fresh seafood creations.
    473-8560
    sevicherestaurant.com
    $$$ | Highlands | Upscale Casual
  • J. Harrod's
    This Prospect mainstay has a cozy fireplace and a varied but traditional menu that includes classics like country ham and fried chicken along with a variety of beef and seafood options.
    228-4555
    jharrodsrestaurant.com
    $$$ | Prospect/Upper River Road | Upscale Casual
  • Captain's Quarters Riverside Grille
    Dining outside on the multi-level riverside decks is best at this locally owned popular venue, but a seat indoors by the fireplace also warms up the winter months. Check out the popular pan-seared tuna.
    228-1651
    cqriverside.com
    $$$ | Prospect/Upper River Road | Upscale Casual
  • Intermezzo Cafe and Cabaret
    Actors Theatre's Intermezzo evokes a French bistro with its menu and decor. Popular dishes include Parmesan-crusted tilapia and crepes du jour. When the theater is dark, so is the restaurant.
    561-3344
    intermezzolouisville.com
    $$$ | Downtown | Upscale Casual
  • Uptown Cafe
    The Uptown provides an elegant atmosphere on an eclectic stretch of Bardstown Road. Have dinner at one of the sidewalk tables and watch people from all walks of life stroll by. The menu is equally eclectic, with a selection of pasta dishes, dinner salads and entrées with Asian influences.
    458-4212
    uptownlouisville.com
    $$$ | Highlands | Upscale Casual
  • 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
    $$$ | Highlands | Upscale Casual
  • Henry’s Place
    A business-casual restaurant named after historic Louisville resident Henry Watterson. Chef Charles Reed created a menu utilizing that showcases Pan-European fare, handmade pastas and seafood dishes.
    690-6585
    henrysplacelouisville.com
    $$$$ | Brownsboro Road/U.S. 42 | Upscale Casual
  • J. Alexander's Restaurant
    Baby-back ribs, prime rib and house-made desserts are specialties at this Louisville location of the Nashville-based chain. It also has a swanky atmosphere and a conservative menu with everything made from scratch.
    339-2206
    jalexanders.com
    $$$ | St. Matthews | Upscale Casual