Best Lunch Restaurants in Kentucky

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1. Connors Steak & Seafood - Louisville

4.7

Exceptional(1736)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Middletown

Booked 45 times today

Connors Steak & Seafood specializes in fresh seafood and premium aged steaks, as well as gourmet salads, pastas and more! Enjoy a memorable evening with friends and family in our well-appointed dining rooms, or stop by for the lunch you and your associates deserve. Our friendly service and flavorful fare will keep you coming back for more.

2. Le Relais

4.8

Exceptional(1839)

Price: Expensive

• French • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 18 times today

Please call 502-451-9020 for groups of 6 or more. Reservations preferred. Situated in the historic airport terminal of Bowman Field, Le Relais offers a fine dining experience like no other in Louisville. Here you’ll find exquisite French cuisine, prepared with only the finest, freshest ingredients, combined with relaxed, first-class service and an intimate, 1940s art-deco interior reminiscent of the café from the movie “Casablanca”.We are also open every last Friday of the month for Lunch from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please visit open table to make your reservation.

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3. The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails

4.4

Awesome(88)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 23 times today

A unique dining experience with Southern flare located just minutes from Downtown Louisville, NULU, and The Highlands. Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy comfort food classics, huge sandwiches, signature salads, an extensive bourbon and wine list, scratch-made entrées, fresh baked goods, and much more. Voted LEO Weekly Readers' Choice #1 Lunch Spot.

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4. 211 Clover Lane Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1168)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • St Matthews

Booked 13 times today

211 Clover Lane is an intimate, hidden gem in the heart of St. Matthews. Using the finest ingredients from local purveyors and fish from both coasts. The menu changes weekly and the wine selections are all boutique. French country decor and beautifully presented dishes are found at 211 Clover Lane.

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5. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7

Exceptional(7355)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown Louisville

Booked 26 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!

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6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Louisville

4.4

Awesome(3333)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • St Matthews

Booked 44 times today

Ruth Chris Steak House in Louisville, KY serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. Whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested. Private dining and offsite catering may also be arranged. We ask Guests to support our family-friendly atmosphere by not wearing:Clothing with offensive graphics or language.Exposed undergarments, cut-off shorts and tank tops.We ask all Guests to remove hats when entering. (Please note - hats and team support jerseys (tank tops) are welcome in our bar and patio areas.

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7. Brasserie Provence

4.7

Exceptional(2465)

Price: Expensive

• French • Middletown

Booked 9 times today

Award-winning Brasserie Provence is a local family-owned and operated restaurant offering casual, upscale dining and traditional French cuisine with a South-of-France flair. A large selection of Provençal and classical French dishes expertly prepared by Chef Patrick Gosden and his staff offer something for everyone at an affordable price. Enjoy Southern French wine by the glass, signature cocktails, French, Belgian and local Kentucky beer, and select bottles of wine from Provence and the Pacific Northwest. Ample seating is available in the brasserie-style bar, the warm and inviting dining room, and the seasonal outdoor patio. Parties of six to twelve can be seated at the generously-sized Chef's Table, parties or meetings of up to 40 are accommodated in the Private Dining Room, and the entire restaurant is available for events of up to 200 people. Free parking is available in our spacious lot. Join us Mon-Fri for Lunch and Mon-Sat for Dinner to experience a taste of Provence!

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8. Osteria Italian Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(2202)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Westport Rd - Lyndon

Booked 15 times today

Seafood with Italian Influences by our Executive Chef Seth Butkus! Expect fresh seafood, house-made pastas, an extensive wine list, outdoor seating, and a lively atmosphere! We have two Private Dining Rooms available and we are located in the Westport Village Shopping Center in Louisville, Ky. Our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm including 1/2 Price Glasses of Wine and Discounted Small Bites.

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9. Steak & Bourbon - Westport Village

4.8

Exceptional(3278)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Westport Rd - Lyndon

Booked 64 times today

Welcome to Steak & Bourbon, OLE Hospitality Group's Steakhouse! We want every guest to feel like our family that's why we strive to make every experience personal, hospitable, and exceptional.Our mission is to provide every guest with an unparalleled experience, amazing food, and luxury service at an affordable price. Dress runs from elegant to business to business casual. We even welcome jeans, tennis shoes and shorts. Bring your friends and enjoy select wines, premium bourbons, and amazing steaks. Relax in a vibrant, friendly atmosphere, and experience the most professional staff in Louisville.

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10. The Capital Grille - Louisville

4.8

Exceptional(840)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Westport Rd - Lyndon

Booked 46 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Joycevip
Central Kentucky •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everyone at the table seem to enjoy their food. We were there for breakfast. I had the Starta which was delicious.
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The Café Southern Kitchen & CocktailsPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Louisville
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4.4
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Erikvip
Central Kentucky •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent lunch date and wonder value for the food we ate. The vibe and everything was on point. Glad I went
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Connors Steak & Seafood - LouisvillePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Middletown
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4.7
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Jennifer
Central Kentucky •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our first time eating at Le Relais. It was our anniversary dinner. We enjoyed the entire experience. The cocktails were fantastic, the starters, dinner, and dessert were all top quality. The setting was cozy and comfortable. We have already made return reservations. I highly recommend.
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Le RelaisPrice: Expensive• French• Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
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4.8
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Angela
Central Kentucky •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. All four of us has something different, and each was delicious. We also shared 4 different apps, and 5 desserts. Service was spot on, not hovering but always available. There was a slight hiccup with the heat, things happen, and they did a great job of managing it. Looking forward to our return.
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211 Clover Lane RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• St Matthews
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4.8
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Amanda
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 Nov 2024
This was TRULY the best experience at a restaurant that our group has ever had. Our waiter, Daniel, was an absolute star. He was fantastic- attentive but not pushy, kind, excellent at his job, and just all around the best. The food was unbelievable. We had a variety of seafood, steak, and drinks and it was ALL incredible. Kudos to the chef on all fronts. You also can’t beat the views of the Ohio River! Gorgeous ambiance- sit on the deck if you can! All around 5 stars!!
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River House Restaurant & Raw BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Louisville
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4.7

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58 restaurants available nearby

1. Connors Steak & Seafood - Louisville

2. Le Relais

3. The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails

4. 211 Clover Lane Restaurant

5. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Louisville

7. Brasserie Provence

8. Osteria Italian Seafood

9. Steak & Bourbon - Westport Village

10. The Capital Grille - Louisville

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