Best Historic Restaurants in Elizabeth

12 restaurants available nearby

1. Proof on Main

4.6

Exceptional(3768)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 21 times today

The ingredients in our menus reflect the region’s sustainable farmers and producers with a soulful and honest approach showcasing the bounty of the Ohio River Valley. Housed in five historic buildings in downtown Louisville, Proof on Main is part of 21c Museum Hotels, the award-winning boutique hotel and restaurant group. The dining room is one of the most striking public spaces in the city, with rotating, contemporary art exhibitions by local and internationally-acclaimed artists alike.

2. The Last Refuge

4.5

Awesome(74)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Louisville

Booked 22 times today

Join us at The Last Refuge for a first look into Kentucky's High Church of Bourbon. Enjoy a sneak peek of our beautiful craft cocktails, featuring Bob Dylan's Heaven's Door Bourbon, accompanied with small plates and shareable pizzas. View our one-of-a-kind event space, located in a historic church adorned with original stained-glass windows and ornate woodwork from 1880. Cool off on our shaded patio and sip on a cocktail while listening to live music. Don't forget to follow us on social media @lastrefugeky to get the latest updates on our Grand Opening and launch of our incredible bourbon bar, featuring an 800-bottle whiskey portfolio! The Last Refuge is a 21+ establishment, persons under the age of 21 will not be admitted.

3. Porcini

4.8

Exceptional(2855)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 43 times today

Established in 1992, Porcini is an independent, award-winning restaurant located in the Historic Crescent Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. We specialize in Northern Italian cuisine, excellent service, and offer an extensive selection of fine wines, bourbons, and signature cocktails. Over the last 30 years, we have been privileged to be a part of so many great memories here in our dining room, bar, private dining room, and patio. * For Parties of 8 or more, please contact the restaurant at (502) 894-8686 to make a reservation.

4. Hop Atomica

4.6

Exceptional(28)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Germantown

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Hop Atomica, Louisville's only brewery, distillery, & restaurant. Our hand-tossed, wood-fired, made to order pizzas, are simply incredible. Most similar to a Neapolitan Style, we proudly provide the best pizza around. Oh yea, the smoked wings are mind-blowing, too. Our 20+ craft beers, made on site, are high quality and poured ice-cold. Prefer spirits? Hop Atomica has an amazing craft cocktail program featuring over two dozen classics, a handful of seasonal libations, 30+ bourbons & whiskey's, house-made gins, rums, vodka, and 100% Blue Agave Spirit. Is wine more your speed? Hop Atomica carefully curated a highly intentional wine program with over 40 wines from around the world. Hop Atomica is nestled perfectly at the intersection of the historic Schnitzelburg, Germantown & Paristown, Meriwether-Fort Hill, and Shelby Park neighborhoods, just off Goss Avenue, only a five-minute drive from downtown Louisville. We can't wait to see you!

A photo of Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel restaurant

5. Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1115)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 14 times today

Come enjoy the historic lobby of The Brown Hotel in our Lobby Bar and Grill. Contemporary cuisine meets historic opulence at The Brown Hotel’s spectacularly beautiful, and classic lobby setting. A popular spot for the next generation of Louisville merrymakers, this glamorous, gilded space balances its history with modern touches and sophisticated tastes. Our menu includes a mix of classic and contemporary dishes, but our signature Hot Brown is rated as Kentucky's most popular dish. Enjoy our Hot Brown, and other signature items with a classic Old Fashion. Our bar features well-crafted cocktails and an highly rated bourbon menu. Finish your experience with Louisville's original dessert, the Derby pie. Reservations are for the Lobby Bar and Grill.

A photo of The Exchange Pub + Kitchen restaurant

6. The Exchange Pub + Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(1412)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • New Albany

Booked 31 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.

7. Bourbons Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1678)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 15 times today

Located on Frankfort Avenue restaurant row in the historic Clifton neighborhood, we offer more than 130 bourbons, as well as a selection of antique expression whiskies that you won’t find anywhere else.Bourbons features upscale dining in an elegant but casual atmosphere and a bourbon-inspired seasonal menu graced by southern inspired cuisine.Chef - Jereme McFarlandSous Chef - Samuel VarjuSoul Chef Justin Shewell Event Coordinator- Margot’ McMillen

8. Varanese

4.7

Exceptional(4639)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 29 times today

Varanese settled in Louisville because of its successful independent dining scene, and he believes that the people of Louisville will appreciate fresh ingredients, prepared with a creative flair and a culturally diverse menu. Varanese’s eclectic menu boasts an array of options from stuffed grape leaves, and fried green tomato salad, to new signature entrées: the seared boneless pork chop, and caramelized orange salmon. Finish with a fried banana accompanied by a house-made oatmeal cookie dough ice cream dessert. This New American style restaurant will comfortably seat 150 guests between its bar, dining room and four seasons patio. The four seasons patio of Varanese is an addition to the building, which has a dramatic 20-foot slate water wall. The space is enclosed by a serpentine of glass doors, which retract to offer an outdoor dining experience. Varanese is located at 2106 Frankfort Ave. in the Historic Clifton neighborhood

A photo of The Troll Pub Under the Bridge restaurant

9. The Troll Pub Under the Bridge

4.2

Awesome(1022)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 12 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.

10. Le Relais

4.8

Exceptional(1877)

Price: Expensive

• French • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 19 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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DonnaVIP
Central Kentucky •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food and drinks were excellent!! The pretzel and bier cheese was so tasty. We tried 2 pizzas. We had the Fig&Pig and the Pepperoni. Both were excellent and we loved the thin, crispy crust. We will definitely visit again!
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Hop AtomicaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Germantown
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4.6
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DanVIP
Central Kentucky •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We enjoyed everything about our visit to The Exchange to celebrate my son’s birthday. Great food, great atmosphere, great service!
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The Exchange Pub + KitchenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• New Albany
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4.8
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BobVIP
Los Angeles •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Jan 2025
Great restaurant, snapper with lobster beurre blanc was out of the world. Service exceptional as always.
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PorciniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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4.8
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Mark
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
We opted to try Proof On Main to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary during our annual visit to Louisville. Routinely, we had our anniversary dinner at Swizzle. However, when we were unsuccessfully at securing a reservation at Swizzle, our search for an alternate led us to Proof on Main-we are glad we did! Not only were we able to get a last minute reservation on X-mas eve, but it wasn't packed, adding to the intimate ambience we were hoping to experience. Our waiter, was not only knowledgeable, but he was verry attentive and detailed with his recommendations; which were spot-on. I cannot remember the last time I savored every bit of my meal.
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Proof on MainPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Louisville
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4.6
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LindaVIP
Central Kentucky •13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
Beautiful building, friendly staff and good food. When I was there, the music was too loud to have a conversation.
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The Last RefugePrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• West Louisville
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4.5

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Proof on Main

2. The Last Refuge

3. Porcini

4. Hop Atomica

5. Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

6. The Exchange Pub + Kitchen

7. Bourbons Bistro

8. Varanese

9. The Troll Pub Under the Bridge

10. Le Relais

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