Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Central Kentucky

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Central Kentucky? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Chalet

4.9

4.9 (321)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Somerset

About the restaurant

The Chalet is unique dining experience in a beautiful setting with outdoor (open seating) and indoor (reservations) seating. The Chefs provide 50+ years of culinary experience building flavors using contemporary cooking techniques and the highest quality of ingredients. Our mission is to provide the best service possible combined with delicious foods that will leave a lasting memory of your epicurean journey.

Top review

Tomi

Dined on Jan 8, 2025

Fine Dining, excellent food, wonderful service and great environment.

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The Urban Stillhouse - Somerset

5.0

5 (107)

$31 to $50

American

Somerset

About the restaurant

Come and join us at The Urban Stillhouse Somerset, the food & beverage experience that showcases Horse Soldier Bourbon.

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TonyVIP

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

Excellent all around. Bison filet was topped with a light herb butter topping that was a perfect complement. Spicy lamb meatball appetizer was a hit as well.

All Thai'd Up

5.0

5 (31)

$30 and under

Thai

St Matthews

About the restaurant

Louisville's only Authentic Thai Restaurant. Located in Louisville's East End, Chef Kat (Katherine Aphaivongs) brings her hometown flavors to Windy Hills.

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EricVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We have eaten here several times, and this visit was no different. The food is phenomenal and the service is exceptional. Highly recommend you eat here.

Zen Sushi & Sake

4.9

4.9 (472)

$30 and under

Sushi

Lexington

About the restaurant

At Zen Sushi & Sake, we only use the freshest ingredients – the essence of Japanese cuisine. we strive to use only sustainable seafood. Our goal is to offer high quality ingredients in an innovative and sustainable way.
We fly in fish from Japan every Monday and Thursday.

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Layla

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Excellent service and food! Highly recommend

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4.9

4.9 (498)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

East Louisville

About the restaurant

Resting in the East End of Louisville, Cuvee Wine Table is a wine bar and restaurant with comfortable tables and patio perfect for any wine fan – no matter your skill level! We’re ready for the person with no wine knowledge curious to learn and try new wines as well as the experienced wine connoisseur with an extensive list of personal selections made by co-owner and Master Sommelier Scott Harper. Cuvee also has several craft beers on tap and a full bar for cocktails. And, we feature a happy hour!
Open for dinner, for a quick bite or an elegant full table dining experience. The menu includes small plates and entrees with a variety of cured meats, artisanal cheeses, flat breads and our special daily entree. The eclectic wine program lead by Master Sommelier Scott Harper serves a huge wine selection including more than 55 wines available by the taste or glass. Our award wining wine list is all available for retail to go sales.

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Daniel

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent, as always. I just wish the lobster bisque came in bigger bowls (i.e, buckets).

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Experience

Burger Night

Experience

Happy Hour 4PM -6:30PM Tuesday Through Saturday

La Bodeguita De Mima

4.9

4.9 (4058)

$30 and under

Cuban

East Market St - NuLu

About the restaurant

Hailing From Cuba, Fernando and Yaniel Martinez have brought their passion and love to the plate, showcasing generations of love passed on by their mothers. Are you ready to experience some of the best Cuban food this side of the equator?

From plantains to the classic Cuban sandwich, we have all of the classic Cuban specialties covered with our twist, of course! Come visit us to see what Louisville has been missing.

At Mima's, we believe in creating an inviting and invigorating atmosphere. That's why you can find different choices to choose from. Whether you're enjoying a delicious dinner in our dining room, a tasty Mojito at our bar, or even a fine hand-rolled cigar on our patio, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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Riley

Dined today

The first thing I noticed was the timing of food coming out. Our server was excellent and times it perfectly. Next, the food was absolutely delicious and everything was cooked perfectly. The price was also excellent for everything we purchased. Overall an awesome experience!

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Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

4.8

4.8 (4367)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lexington

About the restaurant

There’s a quiet country road hiding near one of Lexington’s busiest intersections. Tucked down the lane in a tree-lined cove, Giuseppe’s has been serving great Italian cuisine serenaded by live music for the last 25 years. Renowned for its fresh fish and seafood, hand-cut steaks, traditional and contemporary pasta dishes, homemade desserts and extensive wine list, Giuseppe’s captures its guests with the ambiance of candlelight, easy sounds of slow jazz and a taste of passion which flows from your fork, making every dish its own invitation to return. Whether you prefer a table in the main dining room, the lounge, or the patio, Giuseppe’s is the perfect romantic spot for dates and anniversaries, and it’s also a favorite for large gatherings of family and friends. Giuseppe’s Private Dining Room provides a relaxed, intimate venue for business and social events. That is how something so hidden still stands out, and that is why those who find us return again and again.

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David

Dined 1 day ago

Always a fabulous experience. Love celebrating special occasions.

Jack Fry's

4.8

4.8 (2649)

$50 and over

American

Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

About the restaurant

Jack Fry's serves up southern fare in a setting that's been a part of Louisville, Kentucky since around 1933. Visitors can step inside for lunch, dinner or cocktails, all to the soothing notes of live jazz. Once a hangout for local sports enthusiasts, Jack Fry's is now known for its fine dining and family-friendly atmosphere.

The executive chef prepares southern specialties and adds a bit of French influence to create local favorites like shrimp & grits, lamb chops and Jack's burger. Jack Fry's provides a friendly atmosphere and live jazz , ensuring the entire group will find something to enjoy.

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MarilynVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great time, great food and service. Thank you. Made birthdays special.

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4.8

4.8 (3157)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown Louisville

About the restaurant

Brendon's Catch 23 features the freshest seafood flown in daily, with steak, low country and hand held options, as well as signature craft cocktails.

For your special events or corporate meetings, Brendon's Catch 23 offers five (5) exclusive private dining rooms. The private dining rooms are equipped with HDMI hookups and mobile projection capabilities. Our largest private dining room features a double-sided fireplace for that elegant and relaxing dining experience. The full menu or personalized menu packages are offered for groups.

The bar features a soft seating lounge area for relaxing while enjoying our variety of hand crafted unique cocktails. Our Bachelor Fix and Brendon’s 1081 are two of our specialty cocktails and a great addition to any dining experience. Brendon’s Catch 23 Rare Reserve, and allocated wines is a Sommelier driven, menu centric wine list designed to compliment the fresh Seafood, prime steaks and low country items featured on o

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Rob

Dined 5 days ago

Had the seafood tower and loved it. Great food, great drinks.

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Popular dish

Warm Jar of King Crab and Butter

Popular dish

Seared Yellowfin Tuna

Popular dish

Grilled Oysters

Seviche A Latin Restaurant - Highlands

4.8

4.8 (2719)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

About the restaurant

Seviche is Nuevo Latino, an eclectic mix of the traditional flavors of Latin American cuisine and its influences infused into new contemporary dishes. Our chef creates new exciting flavorful dishes based on his heritage and formal training. Chef Anthony Lamas has received national acclaim, John Mariani of Esquire Magazine exclaims "Seviche has emerged as one of America's best and most innovative Nuevo Latino-style restaurants, with plenty of the chef's personality packed into every dish." Seviche has received 4 stars from local food critics and continues to be a stand out among Louisville's top independent restaurants.

We have just completed an extensive renovation and expansion. New features include updated bar area, cocktail lounge, state of the art restrooms and 60 person private dining room.

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ColleenVIP

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Always fabulous. The crab ceviche and the shrimp ceviche are favorites. Love the green chile Caesar salad. If you like cocktails, the cadillac margarita is really good. The servers are always warm and attentive. Highly recommend

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