• Havana Rumba
    Tropical decor and flavors are on the menu at this Cuban eatery. Enjoy authentic cuisine like beef ropa vieja, masas de puerco and pollo asado without breaking any travel restrictions.
    897-1959
    havanarumbaonline.com
    $$ | St. Matthews | Latin American
  • Plehn’s
    One of the handful of old-style bakeries remaining, this St. Matthews institution has a soda fountain with homemade brick ice cream and individual ices in addition to a full assortment of pastries, cakes and wedding cakes.
    896-4438
    plehns.com
    $ | St. Matthews | Bakery/Desserts
  • Yang Kee Noodle
    Choose one of the inventive (and modestly priced) Asian-inspired entrées, or create your own combination of stir-fry. The new “pick two” menu — including an appetizer and a smaller-portioned entrée — is a great choice for lunch.
    426-0800
    yangkeenoodle.com
    $ | St. Matthews | Asian
  • Equus Restaurant
    Equus offers inventive American regional cuisine served by a seasoned staff. Favorites include a veal sweetbreads appetizer, Parmesan-crusted sea bass and fried chicken with kale and potatoes.
    897-9721
    equusrestaurant.com
    $$$ | St. Matthews | Upscale Casual
  • Coals Artisan Pizza
    Louisville’s only coal-fired oven makes pizza crust thin and crisp. Coals offers carefully composed 12-inch pies, one to try is the Highlands pizza which is topped with Dream Catcher Farm bacon, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and arugula.
    742-8200
    coalsartisanpizza.com
    St. Matthews | Pizza
  • Bravo! Cucina Italiana
    Bravo serves Italian food in a fun environment under Roman “ruins.” The open kitchen prepares hickory-smoked steaks, chops and whole fresh fish. Try the wood-grilled salmon salad or Sicilian pizza, made in a wood-fired oven.
    326-0491
    bravoitalian.com
    $$ | St. Matthews | Italian
  • Del Frisco's
    Family owned since 1981, Del Frisco’s is known for a solid menu that includes prime aged steaks, a variety of seafood, and a popular cheesy spinach side dish called Green Phunque.
    897-7077
    delfriscoslouisville.com
    $$$$$ | St. Matthews | Steakhouses
  • Lemongrass Cafe
    Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese creations are all on the menu at Lemongrass Cafe. A good vegetarian selection is available.
    893-7757
    $ | St. Matthews | Thai