• Buckhead Mountain Grill
    Homegrown, but with its heart in the Rockies, this expanding chain features hearty food — steaks, ribs, meatloaf and some killer blue-cheese coleslaw — as well as a full bar with a large selection of domestic and import beers, wine and spirits.
    456-6680
    eatatbuckheads.com
    $$$ | Highlands | Bar-and-Grills
  • Intermezzo Cafe and Cabaret
    Actors Theatre's Intermezzo evokes a French bistro with its menu and decor. Popular dishes include Parmesan-crusted tilapia and crepes du jour. When the theater is dark, so is the restaurant.
    561-3344
    intermezzolouisville.com
    $$$ | Downtown | Upscale Casual
  • The Bakery at Sullivan University
    This bakery, run by chefs and students in the Baking and Pastry Arts program at Sullivan University, specializes in European-style treats. The selection includes breakfast pastries, breads, candies, cookies and desserts. Special-order cakes and wedding cakes are also available.
    452-1210
    sullivan.edu/bakery
    $ | Highlands | Bakery/Desserts
  • It's All Greek to Me
    Greek-born chef and owner Maria Bell prepares homemade soups, a variety of gyros and a Mediterranean-inspired entr'e list.
    895-0555
    itsallgreektomelouisville.com
    $ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Middle Eastern