There are many attractions in Louisville, Kentucky. The Kentucky Derby Museum offers two floors of racing artifacts. The Filson Historical Society has Kentucky’s largest collection of antibellum portraits. Fraser International History Museum has two world class collections of armor, arms and war artifacts from Briton. Historic Locust Grove is a 1790 Georgian mansion. Attractions also include: Louisville Zoo, Thomas Edison House, Louisville Science Center, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Muhammad Ali Center, The Speed Art Museum, Riverside and much more.
The horse racing season starts at the end of April and runs through early July. There is more horse racing between October and November. The Kentucky Derby, held at Churchill Downs, attracts enthusiastic race fans from all over the globe. The famous Derby is held on the first weekend in May. The hotels and restaurants in Louisville have hosted the rich and famous from all over the world, who visit to attend the famous races.
Visitors to Louisville Kentucky will find excellent choices in fine dining restaurants. Some of the restaurants occasionally feature piano music to enhance the fine dining atmosphere. Following are some of the top rated restaurants in Louisville.
The Oakroom
The Seelbach Hilton Louisville
500 Fourth Street
Louisville, KY
502-585-3200
The Oakroom is the only AAA Five Diamond restaurant in Kentucky and is a great Louisville tradition. The restaurant has received award sand accolades from AAA, DiRona, Wine Spectator, Food and Wine Magazine, Southern Living, Gourmet Magazine, Nation;s Restaurant News and Sante Magazine. the Oakroom calls their food classic ethnic cuisine. The cuisine, with a modern interpretation, in infused with Mediterranean, Asian and European influences. There is s sample spring menu on their website (seelbachhilton.com), which lists the following examples of entrees: Sizzling Rice Crusted Red Snapper, Pan Roasted South Pacific Black Cod, Trifecta of Lame, Tasting of Magyu Beef, Roasted Breast of Duck and Grilled Loin of Berkshire Pork. The fine menu offers tantalizing appetizers and middle courses as well. Chef Todd Richard’s used the finest of naturally raised or grown local ingredients. The Oakroom has four wine cellars with more that 1,400 bottles of wine. There are 33 wines by the glass. The Oakroom is also known for it’s distinguished Bourbon Bar. Patrons can choose from 40 different Kentucky bourbons. The dining area was once the gentlemen’s billiard hall. AAA Five Diamond.
The English Grill
The Brown Hotel
Louisville, KY
502-583-1234
The English Grill has been honored repeatedly as one of Louisville’s best restaurants. The extensive diner menu includes entrees such as Loin of Lamb, Hawaiian Snapper with Wild Rick, Angus Beef, Bison Strip with Grilled Asparagus, Pork Tenderloin and more. The Chef’s Five Course Prixe Fixe dinner includes Appetizer, Salad, Intermezzo, entree and Dessert which is paired with wine. The wine list includes 240 selections. The English Grill is a smoke free, cell phone free environment. AAA Four Diamond.
Park Place on Main
401 East Main Street
Louisville, KY
502-515-0172
Unique style of fusion cuisine, described as “global cuisine. Che Shariat was born in Iran and studied cooking in Germany, Switzerland and in the American Southwest. The chef likes to combine Middle Eastern ingredients with classic cooing techniques, according to their website (diningonmain). The dinner menu features entrees such as Duck Breast, Pork Tenderloin, Rock Lobster Tail, Lamb Rack, Salmon, Strip Steak and Beef Filet. The bar offers a “Spirits List” which has 250 spirits, including 40 different bourbons. AAA Four Diamond.
Z’s Oyster Bar and Steakhouse
101 Whittington Parkway
Louisville, KY
502-429-8000
Z’s Oyster Bar and Steakhouse specializes in Prime Midwestern aged beef that is hand cut to order. They also feature seafood that is purchased from the source and flown in from Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest. The wine list has over 600 selections and has been recognized by Wine Spectator. The restaurant has a warm, clubby atmosphere. AAA Four Diamond.
Information subject to change. Please call the restaurants directly for further information and to make reservations.
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