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Monk's Road Boiler House, Louisville, KY

Monk's Road Boiler House

4.6
4.6
106 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
At Monk's Road Boiler House, our mission is to provide an exceptional dining experience that seamlessly blends the rich heritage of bourbon with the finest culinary artistry. We are dedicated to offering exquisite prime steaks, fresh seafood, and homemade pastas, all crafted with the highest quality ingredients and innovative techniques. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence, authenticity, and hospitality, we aim to create memorable moments for our guests, celebrate the culture of bourbon, and positively impact our community.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Distillery, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 230-6600
  • Website
    http://monksroadbh.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ciro Pirozzi

Menu

Appetizer

  • Oyster* USD 4.00

    Mignonette, House Cocktail Sauce

    • Shrimp Cocktail USD 8.00

      House Cocktail Sauce, Horseradish, Lemon

      • Tuna CrudoUSD 23.00

        Big Eye Tuna, Citrus Marinade, Cara Cara Supremes, Pistachio, Basil

        • MeatballsUSD 18.00

          Beef & Pork, Fennel, San Marzano Marinara

          • AranciniUSD 18.00

            Nduja & Mozzarella

            • Fried CalamariUSD 18.00

              Calabrian Chili, Lemon

              • CharcuterieUSD 34.00

                3 meats & 3 cheeses, Seasonal Pickled Vegetables

                Salad

                • CaesarUSD 15.00

                  Honey Gem, 63° Egg, Parm Crisp

                  • Boiler House Wedge USD 15.00

                    Baby Iceberg, Green Goddess, Pepperoncini, Dolce Gorganzola, Bacon Crumble

                    • Antipasto ChopUSD 16.00

                      Mixed Lettuces, Salami, Provolone, Pepperoncini, Chickpeas, Artichoke Hearts, Sundried Tomato, Italian Vinaigrette

                      Pasta

                      • Gnudi

                        Sweet Potato, Sausage, Brown Butter, Sage, Curly Kale, Toasted Pepitas

                        • 17
                        • 34

                      • Cavatelli

                        Semolina Pasta, Parmesan, Genovese Pesto & Pine Nut

                        • 16
                        • 32

                      • Pappardelle

                        Pork & Beef Ragu, Orange, Clove

                        • 20
                        • 36

                      • Agnolotti

                        Ricotta & Spinach, San Marzano Marinara, Local Greens, Pecorino

                        • 18
                        • 35

                      • Risotto

                        Red Shrimp, Calamari, Lobster, Lemon & Herbs

                        • 21
                        • 39

                      Entrée

                      • SalmonUSD 36.00

                        Faroe Island Salmon, Everything Spice, Fennel Celery Salad, Meyer Lemon

                        • ScallopUSD 42.00

                          Beets, Raw Root Vegetable Salad, Black Garlic Lentils, Sorrel

                          • Tuna USD 44.00

                            Seard Ahi Tuna, Au Poivre, Turmeric Horseradish Creme, Asparagus, Yukon Potatoes, Crispy Onions

                            • ChickenUSD 36.00

                              Joyce Farms Chicken Roulade, White Bread Stuffing, Sausage Gravy, Cranberry Glaze, Haricot Verts, Roasted Sweet Potato, Macadamia Nuts

                              • Picanha SteakUSD 42.00

                                10oz Steak, Whipped Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Chimichurri

                                • Pork Chop USD 38.00

                                  14oz Berkshire Chop, Riesling Braised Red Cabbage, Roasted Pear, Bourbon Glaze

                                  Steaks*

                                  • 8oz Petit Filet USD 55.00

                                    • 10oz Filet USD 62.00

                                      • 12oz USDA Prime NY Strip USD 58.00

                                        • 16oz USDA Prime Ribeye USD 72.00

                                          • 8oz Westholme Australian Wagyu Ribeye USD 88.00

                                            • 12oz Westholme Australian Wagyu Ribeye USD 112.00

                                              • 42oz USDA Prime Tomahawk USD 165.00

                                                Sides

                                                • Charred Broccolini USD 14.00

                                                  Calabrian Chili Gremolata

                                                  • Boiler House Baked Potato USD 16.00

                                                    Loaded Twice Baked Potato, Smoked Bacon, Aged Cheddar, Sour Cream Chive

                                                    • AsparagusUSD 14.00

                                                      Hollandaise, Parmigiano, Reggiano

                                                      • Whipped Potatoes USD 12.00

                                                        • add Truffle Butter USD 4.00

                                                      • Wild Mushroom USD 14.00

                                                        Marsala Wine, Garlic & Herbs

                                                        • Creamed Corn USD 14.00

                                                          Sweet Corn, Green Bell Peppers, Stracciatella, Basil

                                                          • Grilled CarrotsUSD 16.00

                                                            Carrot Puree, Apple, Labneh, Italian Dukka, Carrot Tops

                                                            • Macaroni & CheeseUSD 15.00

                                                              Campanelle, Mozzarella, Pecorino, Taleggio

                                                              • Lobster MacUSD 38.00

                                                                Enhancements

                                                                • HollandaiseUSD 4.00

                                                                  • House Steak Sauce USD 4.00

                                                                    • Chimichurri USD 4.00

                                                                      • Truffle Butter USD 4.00

                                                                        • Creamy Horseradish USD 4.00

                                                                          • Blue Cheese USD 4.00

                                                                            • Lobster Tail

                                                                              • Diver Scallops USD 15.00

                                                                                • Shaved Black Truffles

                                                                                  *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase Your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

                                                                                    Last updated: 26 November 2024

                                                                                    What 106 people are saying

                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                    4.6
                                                                                    4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                    • 4.6Food
                                                                                    • 4.6Service
                                                                                    • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                    • 4.2Value

                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                    Loved For

                                                                                    • Central Kentucky

                                                                                      Good for special occasions

                                                                                    • Louisville

                                                                                      Good for special occasions

                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                    Monk's Road Boiler House offers an "amazing dining experience" with "exceptional service" and "delicious food." The beautifully renovated space adds to the elegant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "best steaks in town," flavorful dishes, and creative cocktails. Despite occasional noise, the overall vibe is lively and inviting. "Highly recommended!"

                                                                                    106 Reviews

                                                                                    1. Johnnie

                                                                                      Washington DC

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      First time visiting this place and I am pleased we picked it out for our dinner. Servers are knowledgeable and polite, food was amzing
                                                                                      Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                      Thank you so much for the kind review Johnnie. We are so thrilled you chose to dine with us and that you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon. -The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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                                                                                    2. Mark

                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                      San Francisco

                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Nice food all around apps, salad and steak Fun atmosphere
                                                                                      Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                      Thank you so much for the wonderful review Mark, we greatly appreciate it. We hope you will return soon and dine with us again. -The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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                                                                                    3. Kim

                                                                                      Cleveland

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                                      The calamari had bits of metal bristle from the basket it was cooked in. iThe filet was overcooked to the point of being inedible. It was the worst dining experience I've ever had.
                                                                                      Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                      Kim, I am so very sorry for the experience you had last night, that is not at all the standard we hold ourselves to. I sincerely apologize and hope you can forgive us for not delivering the experience we should. -Sincerely Charlie Cronin General Manager

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                                                                                    4. Lisa

                                                                                      Louisville

                                                                                      10 reviews

                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                      10 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      The location and vibe of Monk’s is top tier; however, the food is subpar. My husband and I ordered filets that were tough, mac and cheese that had no flavor, cavatelli pasta that was overdone and asparagus. The ambiance was dark and moody and perfect for a bourbon-themed bar/restaurant, but to get me to come back, the food needs to improve.
                                                                                      Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                      Hi Lisa, I'm terribly sorry to hear that our food missed the mark during your visit. I appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention so that we may continue to improve by tasting and sampling every dish before it goes to a guest. I hope you will come back and give us another opportunity in the future. Sincerely, Charlie Cronin General Manager

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                                                                                    5. Julie

                                                                                      Louisville

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      This was my 4th time to Monk Road and it was once again top notch. Without a doubt, the best restaurant in Louisville. Beautiful decor, great atmosphere and outstanding food.
                                                                                      Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                      Thank you so much for your continued support Julie. We always love it when you dine with us. We can't wait to see you again. -The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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                                                                                    6. Brian

                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                      Columbus

                                                                                      39 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      39 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 12 December 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      What a phenomenal meal! This was our 2nd trip, and it was just as amazing as the first meal! Aly is the best server, and Chef Ciro is on a roll with his attention to detail and flavors. Loved the oysters, hanger steak, risotto and pork! We will be back soon.
                                                                                      Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded on 14 December 2024
                                                                                      Wow, thank you so much Brian. We are thrilled to have you as a regular and look forward to seeing you again soon. -The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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                                                                                    7. Jason

                                                                                      Louisville

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 11 December 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Best steak in Louisville! Pasta was great too. Will be back soon.
                                                                                      Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded on 12 December 2024
                                                                                      Thank you so much for the wonderful review Jason. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. -The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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                                                                                    8. shelly

                                                                                      SW Indiana

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 10 December 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Food was good but the service was impeccable!!!! Highly recommend
                                                                                      Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded on 11 December 2024
                                                                                      Thank you so much for the review Shelly. We are thrilled you enjoyed your visit before the show. We hope to see you again soon. -The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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                                                                                    9. Robin

                                                                                      Louisville

                                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                      Portions were very small There was no bread offered The “ shareable “ sides very small for the price. But food was very good.
                                                                                      Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded on 10 December 2024
                                                                                      Hi Robin, I'm sorry your experience was not what we strive for and that somehow we forgot your bread service. I hope you will give us another opportunity in the future. Charlie Cronin General Manager

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                                                                                    10. Leslie

                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                      Cleveland

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Great food and good ambiance. We brought our 11 year old picky eater and the chef came out to the table to help accommodate her and made a special petit filet. Food was fabulous. Will definitely be back.
                                                                                      Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded on 10 December 2024
                                                                                      Thank you so much for the wonderful review Leslie. We are thrilled chef could come out and make sure your 11 year old got exactly what they wanted. We truly hope that we will see you all again soon. -The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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                                                                                    Monk's Road Boiler House is rated 4.6 stars by 106 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                    7:00 pm
                                                                                    Booked 19 times today
                                                                                    Google Map for Monk's Road Boiler House

                                                                                    131 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-1365

                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                    • Area
                                                                                      Downtown Louisville
                                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                                      Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                      $50 and over
                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                      Steakhouse, Distillery, Cocktail Bar
                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                      Casual Dining
                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                      Business Casual
                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                      None
                                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                                                      Ciro Pirozzi
                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
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