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Louisville Restaurants to Try
Hillbilly Tea is one of Louisville Restaurants to Try.

1. Hillbilly Tea

120 S 1st St, Louisville, KY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Business District · 83 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Despite having only opened in 2010, this downtown cafe—which focuses on "organic teas, mountain-inspired tea cuisine and tea hooch"—is as quintessential Kentucky as it gets.

The Silver Dollar is one of Louisville Restaurants to Try.

2. The Silver Dollar

8.9
1761 Frankfort Ave (Pope Street), Louisville, KY
Whisky Bar · Clifton · 98 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This East End honky-tonk, "centered around Bakersfield Sound music and Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey," was named one of the top 10 whiskey bars in America by GQ. It's also a hot spot for brunch.

Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar is one of Louisville Restaurants to Try.

3. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar

8.6
127 W Main St (2nd Street), Louisville, KY
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 123 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: The culinary heritage of the South with a menu of traditional favorites and fresh seafood. The beverage program focuses on America's native spirit, bourbon, and features excellent wines. Read more.

El Taco Luchador is one of Louisville Restaurants to Try.

4. El Taco Luchador

9.2
938 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY
Mexican Restaurant · Highlands · 43 tips and reviews

Melissa C.Melissa Case: Some of the best tacos this side of San Diego. Carnitas & Tacos al Pastor to DIE for!

Mussel & Burger Bar is one of Louisville Restaurants to Try.

5. Mussel & Burger Bar

8.7
9200 Taylorsville Rd (Hurstbourne Ln), Louisville, KY
Burger Joint · East Louisville · 75 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This February 2013 opening, one of the few reasons to eat in Jtown, has quickly thrust itself into "best burger in town" conversations.

Feast BBQ is one of Louisville Restaurants to Try.

6. Feast BBQ

8.2
909 E Market St (Campbell St.), Louisville, KY
BBQ Joint · East Market District · 25 tips and reviews

Katherine H.Katherine Haase: The fried pickles are AMAZING. Love the set up and atmosphere.

Hammerheads is one of Louisville Restaurants to Try.

7. Hammerheads

8.6
921 Swan St, Louisville, KY
Gastropub · Germantown · 93 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Diners were walking into this former walkout basement for chicken and waffles before that dish was cool (again). And three of our industry experts listed it as one of their top standbys of 2012.

Harvest is one of Louisville Restaurants to Try.

8. Harvest

624 E Market St, Louisville, KY
American Restaurant · East Market District · 62 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: Nominated for Best New Restaurant & Best Farm-to-Table in our Best of 2012 competition! Vote now through Jan. 29th. Read more.

Garage Bar is one of Louisville Restaurants to Try.

9. Garage Bar

8.4
700 E Market St (at Clay St), Louisville, KY
Pizzeria · East Market District · 80 tips and reviews
Eiderdown is one of Louisville Restaurants to Try.

10. Eiderdown

8.6
983 Goss Ave (Krieger), Louisville, KY
New American Restaurant · Germantown · 41 tips and reviews
Four Pegs Beer Lounge is one of Louisville Restaurants to Try.

11. Four Pegs Beer Lounge

8.0
1053 Goss Ave (Spratt St), Louisville, KY
Gastropub · Germantown · 30 tips and reviews
El Camino is one of Louisville Restaurants to Try.

12. El Camino

1314 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY
Mexican Restaurant · Tyler Park · 35 tips and reviews
Guaca Mole is one of Louisville Restaurants to Try.

13. Guaca Mole

7.8
9921 Ormsby Station Rd, Louisville, KY
Mexican Restaurant · East Louisville · 29 tips and reviews