36 Best Casual restaurants in East Market St - NuLu

36 restaurants available nearby

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1. Guacamole Modern Mexican

4.8

Exceptional(1209)

$$$$

• Mexican • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 59 times today

Guacamole Modern Mexican is Louisville’s destination for authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Our award-winning chefs have created a menu that typifies the best of Mexican food and cocktails while still bringing their own inimitable style and personality to the plate and glass. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of our one of a kind restaurant featuring handcrafted cocktails, fresh ingredients, and contemporary vibes.

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2. Emmy Squared Pizza - Louisville

4.4

Awesome(250)

$$$$

• Pizzeria • Downtown Louisville

Booked 7 times today

Serving Detroit-style pizzas and an award-winning burger. Full service bar, local drafts & wine selection.

3. 80/20 at Kaelin's

4.7

Exceptional(1034)

$$$$

• American • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to 80/20 @ Kaelins. A new take on the classic restaurant where the cheeseburger was created. A neighborhood spot where anyone is welcome. Bring your family and friends and join us. A great place to watch a game or enjoy some family time. Featuring burgers and classic comfort food and drinks. Try out the 80/20 Malt Shoppe for some house made ice cream or a shake with your burger. Maybe relax on a porch swing for a bit. Grab a bourbon or local brew to enjoy at the indoor/outdoor bar. Have an evening relaxing on our large patio. Maybe throw a party in one of our private dining areas where we can offer custom menus from casual to upscale. We would love for you to join us. And we look forward to taking care of you. Thanks, 80/20 @ Kaelins

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4. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

4.9

Exceptional(5285)

$$$$

• Steak • Downtown Louisville

Booked 80 times today

The first & only steakhouse of its kind in the Louisville area, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse serves only dry-aged USDA prime beef. While steak is the foundation of the menu, Jeff Ruby's promises to please seafood lovers as well with its raw/sushi bar & seafood entrees.Jeff Ruby regulars will be pleased to know that their favorite signature items from the Cincinnati restaurants will be well represented in Louisville. The bone-in filet, the 7 cheese baked macaroni, creamed spinach, truffle flake, & of course Jeff Ruby's secret recipe cheesecake are all staples of the Louisville menu.Styled after the great NY steakhouses of the 1930s & '40s, Jeff Ruby's promises to be as pleasing visually as it is to the palate. French art-deco design, plush mohair upholstery, hand-selected antique furniture, and cinematic crystal chandeliers anchored by a 1950s-era antique are featured in the Starz series Magic City and the 32-foot wall of wine.

5. Jack Fry's

4.7

Exceptional(2109)

$$$$

• American • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 38 times today

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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6. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7

Exceptional(6040)

$$$$

• Seafood • Downtown Louisville

Booked 101 times today

River House Restaurant and Raw Bar is Louisville’s premiere riverfront dining destination. It is the vision of award-winning chef and restaurateur John Varanese and seats 330 in its main dining room, raw bar, and patio. Guests experience a charming “home like” atmosphere as they enter the restaurant from the front porch garden area. Enter through a 20-foot tall by 40-foot wide water wall, and enjoy intimate decor, and a floor-to-ceiling glass wall overlooking the back courtyard and river, River House is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. The menu features regional cuisine with a Southern flair and an emphasis on fresh seafood including Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, BBQ Braised Beef Short Rib, and the Maker’s Mark Bourbon Barrel Smoked Salmon. Our 15 foot raw bar features assorted raw oysters, king crab, and jumbo shrimp. Reservations are recommended. We look forward to serving you!

7. Fork & Barrel

4.4

Awesome(1389)

$$$$

• American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 13 times today

Fork & Barrel prides itself on serving upscale American cuisine with a focus on local ingredients, craft cocktails, and serving it all with southern hospitality. The Restaurant is located on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky in one of the town’s restaurant rows. The Restaurant seats 100 guests and has reservations as well as open seating at the bar and seasonal patio seating.

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8. Porch Kitchen & Bar

4.4

Awesome(658)

$$$$

• Unspecified • Downtown Louisville

Booked 15 times today

Serving comfort food and a soulful experience, Porch Kitchen & Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & weekend brunch.

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9. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar

4.3

Awesome(1221)

$$$$

• Regional American (Southern) • Downtown Louisville

Booked 25 times today

Doc Crow's showcases the culinary heritage of the South with a menu of traditional favorites and fresh seafood. The world-class beverage program focuses on America's native spirit, bourbon, and features excellent wines.

10. J Graham's Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(954)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 8 times today

J. Graham's is the home of the legendary Hot Brown and offers guests bistro-style, casual dining in the hotel and features the freshest local produce and highlights Kentucky products. Serving breakfast and lunch, the Café offers guests a contemporary a la carte menu throughout the week and a delectable brunch buffet on the weekends. Non-smoking. Parking: Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking by the Brown Hotel staff.

Best Casual restaurants in East Market St - NuLu

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Guacamole Modern Mexican

2. Emmy Squared Pizza - Louisville

3. 80/20 at Kaelin's

4. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

5. Jack Fry's

6. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

7. Fork & Barrel

8. Porch Kitchen & Bar

9. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar

10. J Graham's Cafe

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