Louisville Foodie's Guide

Louisville Foodie's Guide

Louisville, Kentucky, is known for its bustling bourbon renaissance, iconic landmarks and celebrated culinary experiences, offering travelers a unique adventure. Here is a Louisville foodie's guide to ensure you visit the top places to eat. 

Best Restaurants in Louisville

The city is brimming with foodie experiences, so knowing where to start and eat in Louisville is crucial. Here are the top five restaurants you should visit on your next trip.

1. Pelicanos Mexican Kitchen

Situated in Jeffersonville, this quaint Mexican restaurant champions seafood with signature dishes like Torre De Mariscos — a tower of tasty scallops, octopus, shrimp, tilapia, red onion, cucumber and avocado drizzled in their signature sauce. Dine on traditional dishes like chorizo tacos and refried beans or a selection of burritos or quesadillas or try some of their showstoppers, like Executive Oysters with shrimp ceviche. 

2. District 6 Vietnamese Gastropub

Explore a modern-day twist to traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Situated in St. Matthews at the hip District 6, this Vietnamese eatery offers an array of share plates, noodles and curry bowls. Enjoy signature dishes like drunken beef, crispy whole-fried fish, baby back ribs or spectacular lunchtime combos.

3. Square Cut Pizza

You guessed it! This pizzeria is renowned for its pan pizza cut into squares. Located in Old Louisville, Square Cut Pizza is known for its charcuterie, signature dishes and Roman-style pizza. Feast on starters like ricotta polenta taragna or mains of clam pizza. Finish your culinary adventure at the adjoining Sugar Room for something sweet.

4. Tha Drippin’ Crab

Picture gourmet seafood with a Southern twist. Situated in Russel, Tha Drippin’ Crab, run by celebrity chef Darnell Ferguson offers everything from mouth-watering seafood lasagna and fried lobster tail to seafood pizza and garlic oysters. This eatery is also known for its signature sauces or drips, like the Louisville or Korean BBQ Drip.

5. La Bodeguita de Mima

Located in the trendy New Louisville (NULU) area, La Bodeguita de Mima celebrates traditional Cuban dishes. The restaurant features an extensive rum collection and cigar bar and transports customers to the 1950s bygone era. Feast on Arroz con Pollo a la Chorrera or traditional Cuban chicken with drunken rice or a selection of seafood dishes served with sweet plantains, yellow rice and a variety of other options. 

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