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Dining in Louisville
Louisville's 2,000+ restaurants blend Southern comfort food, bourbon culture, and innovative farm-to-table dining. Home of the Kentucky Derby, Louisville is famous for the Hot Brown sandwich, bourbon-infused dishes, burgoo stew, and Derby Pie.
The city sits on the Ohio River with a vibrant food scene in neighborhoods like NuLu (New Louisville), Highlands, and Germantown. As the birthplace of bourbon (95% of world's bourbon made in Kentucky), Louisville restaurants incorporate bourbon into everything from cocktails to desserts.
Popular Areas
Cuisine Highlights
Hot Brown sandwich, bourbon cuisine, Southern comfort food, burgoo, Derby Pie, fried chicken, country ham
Did You Know?
Louisville invented the Hot Brown sandwich at the Brown Hotel in 1926, and the city has more bourbon barrels aging in Kentucky than people living in the state.
💰 Average Price Range
USD $12-50 per person
⏰ Best Time to Dine
Derby week (first Saturday in May) for food events; fall for bourbon season
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Insider Dining Tips for Louisville
Hot Brown (open-faced turkey sandwich with Mornay sauce) is a must-try
Bourbon is incorporated into many dishes and cocktails
NuLu (East Market District) has the most concentrated food scene
Derby Pie is a chocolate walnut pie trademarked by Kern's Kitchen
Local Dining Customs & Etiquette
Tipping 18-20% expected. Southern hospitality means warm service. Bourbon appreciation valued. Casual to smart casual dress.
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