Best Casual Restaurants in New Albany

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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Louisville

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ClarksvilleDowntown LouisvilleEast Market St - NuLuElizabethFrankfort Ave - Crescent HillGermantown

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for craft beer

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All dining options

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

53 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Exchange Pub + Kitchen restaurant

1. The Exchange Pub + Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(1433)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • New Albany

Booked 37 times today

Housed in a historic Italianate-style building constructed in 1875, The Exchange Pub + Kitchen is owner Ian Hall’s take on a warm & casual neighborhood gastropub. Featuring a 15-seat bar, 120-seat dining room, 16-seat outdoor cafe, & two 50-seat private dining spaces, The Exchange Pub + Kitchen offers many different dining options. Rotating seasonal menus are the focus of The Exchange Pub + Kitchen. Locally sourced products & scratch ingredients are the emphasis of the kitchen. Guests will enjoy open kitchen views as the chefs showcase their culinary skills. American craft breweries highlight the bar program with 12 rotating draught selections and 12 by-the-bottle options. In addition, the bar staff creates cocktails from house-made syrups, bitters, and premium spirits. The wine portfolio focuses on smaller boutique wines, allowing guests to indulge in something new & exciting. The food & beverage menus rotate seasonally.

A photo of Outcast Fish & Oyster Bar restaurant

2. Outcast Fish & Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(291)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • New Albany

Booked 13 times today

Welcome to Outcast Fish + Oyster Bar, a must-visit dining destination located in the heart of downtown historic New Albany, Indiana! Our restaurant is known for its casual yet sophisticated atmosphere, where guests can relax and enjoy the freshest seafood and oysters in town. As you enter the restaurant, you'll immediately notice the elegant yet rustic decor, with exposed brick walls, wooden beams and soft lighting creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The Raw Bar adds to the excitement, as you watch our talented chefs prepare your meal with care and precision. Our menu features a wide selection of seafood dishes, from classic OC Shrimp Po'Boy to Octopus Escabeche, Hamachi Crudo and more. But our real specialty is oysters- we source the finest, freshest oysters from around the world and serve them raw or cooked to perfection, paired with expertly crafted cocktails or wine. Why not join us tonight? We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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3. La Bodeguita De Mima

4.9

Exceptional(4176)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cuban • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 140 times today

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.

A photo of Porch Kitchen & Bar restaurant

4. Porch Kitchen & Bar

4.5

Awesome(866)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown Louisville

Booked 30 times today

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

5. Walker's Exchange

3.5

Very Good(527)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 9 times today

After a long awaited return we are now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.We are the rich flavors of Louisville, warming souls through mouth watering delights - evident throughout our breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and invigorating tonics.Walker's Exchange is an American Brasserie serving all the substantials and delicacies of our fair city. Breakfast Buffet available from 7am-10:30am dailyLunch is available from 11am-2pmDinner is available from 5pm-9pmJockey Silks bourbon bar is available from 11am-Close dailyVisit Walker's Exchange on The Belvedere on the 2nd floor of the Galt House Hotel West Tower.

A photo of Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar restaurant

6. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar

4.5

Awesome(1554)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Downtown Louisville

Booked 34 times today

Nestled in Louisville's historic Whiskey Row, Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar masterfully blends traditional Southern fare with fresh seafood in a restored 1870s building. Now serving breakfast daily, start your morning with locally roasted coffee and Southern classics like Kentucky Derby Hot Browns. Our scratch kitchen serves Memphis-style BBQ, house-smoked meats, and fresh oysters, alongside Kentucky's largest bourbon collection—over 2,500 bourbon, rye, and whiskey expressions, including exclusive barrel-aged selections from local distillers. From baby back ribs to daily-sourced seafood, we offer a distinctive fusion of land and sea. The warm, exposed-brick atmosphere, with bourbon barrel accents, pays homage to Louisville's whiskey heritage. Steps from the KFC Yum! Center, Doc Crow's provides authentic Southern hospitality in Bourbon Country. Whether you're an early bird, bourbon enthusiast, or visiting food lover, our award-winning menu makes every meal memorable.

7. Byrdie's

4.4

Awesome(59)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 18 times today

Byrdie's is the latest culinary adventure from the dynamic husband-and-wife team, Chef Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo. Nestled inside the vibrant Hotel Genevieve in Louisville, Kentucky, Byrdie's celebrates the rich tapestry of French cuisine infused with the warmth and flavors of the American South.

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8. Nic & Normans - Louisville

4.0

Excellent(282)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Louisville

Booked 18 times today

As artists, we are passionate about creating special moments. Beyond the screen, we recognize that this often happens while enjoying a great meal in the company of family and friends. When the opportunity came to open a restaurant in Senoia, we knew it was a natural extension of our passion. We hope you capture a few of those special moments here. Thanks for joining us on this journey we call Nic & Norman’s.

9. J Graham's Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(1269)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 16 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 Sundays. Non-smoking. Parking: Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking by the Brown Hotel staff.

A photo of The Troll Pub Under the Bridge restaurant

10. The Troll Pub Under the Bridge

4.4

Awesome(1038)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 22 times today

The Troll Pub opened on October 19th 2011, underneath the 2nd Street Bridge in a 135 year old space directly next to the YUM Center on historic Whiskey Row. The Troll Pub is a subterranean retreat that features a Gastro-pub style menu with a wide selection of great tasting food items, craft beer, local artwork, and an overall atmosphere unique to Louisville. We are just blocks from the Louisville Convention Center and only steps away from many of the hottest attractions and hotels situated downtown. Just look for the Troll on the corner of 2nd and Washington, he will show you the way.

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From verified diners like you

M
Michael
Central Kentucky •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Quantities are excessive although food is tasty and well prepared.
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Walker's ExchangePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Louisville
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3.5
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BrianVIP
Cincinnati / Dayton •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service was great!! I had looked at the menus before we went and had my eye on the lump crab bucatini. When it arrived I couldn’t see any crab unless it was cut so small and the pasta wasn’t bucatini (my favorite pasta). It may have been fettuccini although it seemed wider than that. The pomodoro sauce was delicious but without the bucatini it wasn’t the same. Had they told me I may have e ordered something different.
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Outcast Fish & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• New Albany
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food, great place, a little loud in some of the rooms.
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La Bodeguita De MimaPrice: Moderate• Cuban• East Market St - NuLu
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4.9
K
Kenneth
Indiana •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Always get Fish and chips such a delicious meal . Great value
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The Exchange Pub + KitchenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• New Albany
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4.7
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Laura
Central Kentucky •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Feb 2025
The food and service was excellent! We enjoyed and will be back. Thank you!
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Porch Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Downtown Louisville
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4.5

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