• Maido
    A lengthy and ambitious menu at this sake bar allows you to taste a variety of traditional Japanese cuisine and fusion.
    894-8775
    maidosakebar.com
    $$ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Japanese
  • Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina
    At this fast casual restaurant, all meals are made in front of you while you pick fresh ingredients for items such as tacos, burritos, salads or quesadillas.
    897-5323
    salsaritas.com
    $ | St. Matthews | Mexican/Southwestern
  • Mojito
    A comfortable mix of Spanish and Cuban cuisine, Mojito specializes in tapas and also serves hot Cuban sandwiches and plates of Spanish cheeses. Take the recommendation for reservations seriously or plan to wait. The food is worth it.
    425-0949
    mojitotapas.com
    $ | Brownsboro Road/U.S. 42 | Latin American
  • DiFabio’s Casapela
    You’re treated like family at this Italian eatery owned by sisters Caitlind and Sarah DiFabio. The menu includes Italian pasta favorites (the marinara sauce is a family recipe) as well as an interpretation of the Hot Brown made with prosciutto, pasta and basil.
    891-0411
    difabios.com
    $$$ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Italian
  • Dragon King’s Daughter
    A second venue opened by Maido’s Toki Masabuchi puts the emphasis on playful. This Bardstown Road location offers some sushi rolls and other Japanese staples, but fills out the menu with creative takes on tacos and other non-Asian standards.
    632-2444
    dragonkingsdaughter.com
    $$ | Highlands | Japanese
  • Rocky’s Italian Grill
    This Southern Indiana eatery offers a fine view of the river and Louisville skyline along with popular chewy-crust pizzas, calzones, pasta and subs.
    282-3844
    eatatrockys.com
    $$ | Southern Indiana | Italian
  • Mimi’s Cafe
    Mimi’s Cafe focuses mainly on American classics but dedicates a section of the menu to French-inspired dishes like the roasted chicken crepe and beef Bourguignon.
    426-6588
    mimiscafe.com
    $$ | Hurstbourne Corridor | Selected Major Chain Restaurants
  • Blue Lagoon
    This Highlands eatery floats a seafood-lover’s boat with fresh, well-prepared selections. A few lamb items also grace the menu, which focuses on small plates during the dinner hours.
    632-2583
    bluelouisville.com
    $ | Highlands | Seafood
  • Z's Oyster Bar & Steakhouse

     

    855-8000
    zsoyster.com
    $$$$$ | Hurstbourne Corridor | Fine Dining
  • The Anchorage Cafe
    Your local farm-to-table destination in downtown Anchorage. Treat yourself to house baked goodies a full service expresso bar, craft beers and wine. You can dine in the courtyard or the dining room.
    708-1880
    theanchoragecafe.com
    $ | Lyndon/Anchorage | Cafes