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Jack Fry's Main Dining Room - Jack Fry's, Louisville, KY

Jack Fry's

4.8
4.8
2644 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 452-9244
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Duncan Williams
  • Area
    Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
  • Cross Street
    Near the intersection of Bardstown Road, Baxter Avenue, and Highland Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street and parking lot parking
  • Entertainment
    LIVE JAZZ Monday through Saturday, 7 - 11 pm
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,644 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Food

  • Central Kentucky

    American

  • Louisville

    Best Overall

  • Louisville

    Best Food

  • Louisville

    Best Service

  • Louisville

    Best Value

  • Louisville

    Great for fine wines

  • Louisville

    Good for special occasions

  • Louisville

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jack Fry's offers a delightful blend of "phenomenal food and service," capturing Louisville's rich history with a charming old-world ambiance. Regulars rave about its "excellent food" and "friendly, professional staff," making it a must-visit for locals and newcomers alike. Perfect for special occasions, it consistently delivers an unforgettable dining experience.

2,644 Reviews
  1. Christen

    Louisville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food and service was great. However it was so incredibly loud I had to hurry to eat and rush out to avoid an anxiety attack from the level of noise. We were surrounded by tables of very loud groups. People were screaming. I couldn’t hear my friend across the table, and at one point she looked at me and said I can’t even hear myself think. We both felt so uncomfortable we ate as fast as we could and got out of there quickly. We both enjoyed our food, just bad atmosphere.

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  2. peter

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    THE place to take out-of-town guests, for special occasions, or just to enjoy the wonderful atmostphere that epitomizes Louisville cuisine and cocktails. Always great food and service.

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  3. Claude

    VIP

    Chicago

    116 reviews

    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The usual outstanding service from Vanessa! More characters not necessarily.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Anne

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch site for a post holiday meal of good cheer.

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  5. Jordan

    VIP

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always . Love the variation, and Of course cobbler

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  6. Fred

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    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a magical place. Elizabeth and I have been going there for almost 40 years and have NEVER had a disappointing evening. The experience is consistently wonderful: setting, food, service. Steve was our waiter last night and he was perfectly attentive, funny and informative. Going around the holidays adds an extra layer of enchantment. Can't recommend this place highly enough. Thanks for the memories, Jack!

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  7. Wayne

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We live in Vancouver, BC Canada and usually get too Louisville about twice a year and thus us our go to place for lunch or dinner.

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  8. Dan

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go to Jack Fry’s for an experience and they always deliver! The atmosphere, the service and the incredible food put a smile on your face! We’ve enjoyed it for 25 years. The best in Louisville.

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  9. Erin

    VIP

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is hard to live up to past perfection of my favorite food experience in Louisville. Breads , appetizers and salads were scrumptious. Cocktails were good. Last night food the chicken was dry and overcooked and the beef ribs were lacking in flavor-a favorite dish last year.

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  10. Linda

    VIP

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar and Ashley took great care of us and made our dining experience so lovely .

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FAQs

Jack Fry's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 452-9244.

Jack Fry's is rated 4.8 stars by 2644 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jack Fry's

1007 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204-1317

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Near the intersection of Bardstown Road, Baxter Avenue, and Highland Avenue
  • Area
    Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street and parking lot parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Duncan Williams
  • Entertainment
    LIVE JAZZ Monday through Saturday, 7 - 11 pm
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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