• L & N Wine Bar and Bistro
    This bistro, located in an historic former stop on the L&N railroad, has an exposed-brick interior and fireplaces that lend a cozy feeling. The seasonally-changing menu offers dishes to pair perfectly with the extensive wine selection, which can be ordered by the taste, glass, or bottle.
    897-0070
    landnwinebarandbistro.com
    $$$ | Brownsboro Road/U.S. 42 | Bistros
  • Varanese

     

    899-9904
    varanese.com
    $$$ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Upscale Casual
  • Intermezzo Cafe and Cabaret
    Actors Theatre's Intermezzo evokes a French bistro with its menu and decor. Popular dishes include Parmesan-crusted tilapia and crepes du jour. When the theater is dark, so is the restaurant.
    561-3344
    intermezzolouisville.com
    $$$ | Downtown | Upscale Casual
  • North End Cafe
    This bright, airy cafe, located in two adjoining renovated houses is known for its breakfast menu which is served all day. Favorites include house-smoked trout hash and stacks of cornmeal pancakes — with or without the ever-changing toppings. The lunch and dinner menus are also sure bets.
    896-8770
    northendcafe.com
    $$$ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Upscale Casual
  • Doc Crow’s
    Doc Crow’s offers a taste of the coastal South in a chic setting on Whiskey Row. Oysters are a specialty — try them raw, fried, or baked — as well as po’ boys and pulled pork sandwiches.
    257-7132
    doccrows.com
    $$$ | Downtown | Upscale Casual
  • Saffron's
    A collection of Persian favorites — from kebabs to khoresht — make this downtown restaurant a popular lunch and dinner spot. Try the rack of lamb kebabs.
    584-7800
    saffronsrestaurant.com
    $$$ | Downtown | Middle Eastern
  • Wiltshire on Market
    This small, intimate restaurant is an offshoot of Wiltshire Pantry, a local catering company. Plan to be surprised by the menu, as it changes weekly. One sure thing, though: It always includes a meat, chicken, seafood, and vegetarian selection.
    589-5224
    wiltshirepantry.com
    $$$ | Downtown | Bistros
  • 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
    $$$ | Downtown | Upscale Casual
  • Avalon
    Avalon's menu of American classics with fun twists changes seasonally and features small plates, full-size entr'es, and delicious flatbread pizzas. The indoor dining area provides a great place for an elegant, candle-lit dinner, but the patio is not to be missed when the weather's good.
    454-5336
    avalonfresh.com
    $$$ | Highlands | Upscale Casual
  • Relish

    Located on River Road, Relish, opened by former Jack Fry’s owner Susan Seiller

    502-587-7007
    relishlouisville.com
    $$$ | On the River | Upscale Casual