• Doc Crow’s
    Doc Crow’s offers a taste of the coastal South in a chic setting on Whiskey Row. Oysters are a specialty — try them raw, fried, or baked — as well as po’ boys and pulled pork sandwiches.
    257-7132
    doccrows.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
  • 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
    $$$$ | Highlands | Upscale Casual
  • Equus Restaurant
    Equus offers inventive American regional cuisine served by a seasoned staff. Favorites include a veal sweetbreads appetizer, Parmesan-crusted sea bass and fried chicken with kale and potatoes.
    897-9721
    equusrestaurant.com
    $$$ | St. Matthews | Upscale Casual
  • Blu Italian Grille
    This downtown spot offers favorite Italian classics with a contemporary flair. Try the sea bass entrée with fingerling potatoes, olives, caper berries and artichoke.
    671-4285
    blugrille.com
    $$$$ | Downtown | Upscale Casual
  • Napa River Grill
    California atmosphere and cuisine transported to Louisville. Fans of alfresco dining will enjoy the patio, which features a fire pit at each table for chilly evenings. The menu includes creative twists on steak and seafood, and the wine list — as would be expected from a place with Napa in its name — is a standout.
    423-5822
    napariverlouisville.com
    $$$ | Westport Road | 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
    $$$$ | St. Matthews | Upscale Casual
  • Volare
    Traditional, upscale Italian cuisine with a contemporary flair, featuring fresh seafood, veal dishes and house-made pastas. Especially tempting selections include Osso Buco Milanese, Risotto con Gambero, and anything from the dessert menu
    894-4446
    volare-restaurant.com
    $$$$ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Upscale Casual
  • Gary’s on Spring
    This beautifully renovated new restaurant offers classic, upscale bistro fare. Favorites so far include potato-encrusted grouper, blackened Bourbon Street scallops, and a bison rib-eye steak. Our reviewer highly recommends the Caesar salad.
    584-5533
    garysonspring.com
    $$$$ | Butchertown | Upscale Casual