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North of Bourbon, Louisville, KY

North of Bourbon

4.8
4.8
603 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
The Bourbon experience
Blending Bourbon, Louisville, and New Orleans into a unique Southern experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 749-3305
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Lawrence Weeks
  • Neighbourhood
    Germantown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 603 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Innovative

  • Louisville

    Innovative

  • Louisville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
North of Bourbon offers a vibrant Cajun culinary experience with standout dishes like shrimp & grits and catfish nuggets. Guests rave about the "best sazerac cocktails" and a "phenomenal" atmosphere. This cozy spot boasts an extensive bourbon selection and exceptional service, making it a must-visit in Louisville.

603 Reviews
  1. mo

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time dining at North of Bourbon. We arrived 20 minutes before our reservation time and were able to order drinks while we waited for our table. All the staff was very friendly, our server Frank (Frankie?) was outstanding!! He knows everything there is to know about the menu and answered all our questions which helped us decide when ordering. The pork boudin balls are a must. Since we were there to celebrate my birthday they brought us a complimentary dessert to finish the night! It was a wonderful time.

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  2. kenneth

    VIP

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely phenomenal experience. But that’s nothing new. Perfect in every way. Food, service, hospitality all above and beyond.

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  3. Shelly

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was different and every dish was full of so many authentic delicious flavors!

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  4. Sarah

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited on a snowy night and it was so cozy. The ambiance was amazing. Cocktail menu is super solid. There are plenty of vegetarian, seafood, and meat options including small, larger plates and sides. It was so hard to choose but everything we tried was great. Kind of a random note, but I love that you can order the baked oysters (special each day) by the piece which is a nice add-on to any meal. The best part of service was our server carded us and apparently recognized someone in our party had a birthday earlier in the week. It wasn’t anything we mentioned during the meal or noted in our reservation b/c it was a business meal not a birthday celebration. She brought us a dessert with our check on the house and we were confused at first but it was a nice little touch. Will definitely return and recommend.

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  5. Todd

    VIP

    Louisville

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure dining at North of Bourbon! Michael and his team provide a warm, friendly beautiful space to experience delicious and creative culinary dishes with a Cajun influence. The shrimp & grits special is superb and the catfish nuggets are always a hit with a rich cornmeal batter..catfish is not my go to typically, but they do it right! Great old fashioned and James at the bar is attentive and knowledgeable..if you don’t know what to drink just ask. Do NOT leave without having the cheesecake. This is one of my local favorites and highly recommend a visit again and again. Thank you Tammy for taking good care of us.

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  6. Allie

    VIP

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first experience at North of Bourbon on New Years Eve and it was phenomenal! We had a reservation at the bar and had fantastic service. The owners are so kind and you can tell really care about their customers. The food and drinks were delicious! I would highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion

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  7. Megan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful time! Had a good seat at the bar. Came on NYE and they had a menu highlighting their best dishes over the last 3 years (was also their 3 year anniversary). Food was delish and service was impeccable!

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  8. Taryn

    Houston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is a reason they have reservations filled up every single day. What a dinner experience. Top to bottom. Service. Atmosphere. FOOD. Wow. Get a reservation even, if it’s a month out, ASAP. Cannot wait to go back and try more items.

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  9. Grant

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for lunch, sat at the bar. Had great service and they have a well adapted lunch menu. Fun to sit at the bar and see all the bourbon!

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  10. Starr

    VIP

    Louisville

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve had great experiences during every visit to North of Bourbon. Favourite dishes: pork boudin balls, catfish fingers and dirty rice.

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FAQs

North of Bourbon is rated 4.8 stars by 603 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for North of Bourbon

935 Goss Ave, Louisville, KY 40217-1268

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Germantown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Lawrence Weeks
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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