We had an amazing dinner here this past Sunday night! The piano man was great and provided a wonderful atmosphere for the meal. He played classic rock, grunge, and current pop songs on the piano. The crab cake and beet salad appetizers were excellent. I had the filet mignon for dinner and it was tender, flavorful, and perfect. The birthday dessert was great too. Highly recommend this place!
Magical experience, submerses you back in time. The hotel is celebrating their 100th Anniversary and it’s obvious how they’ve managed to stay in business that long. The Lobby Bar & Grill has made relevant updates while maintaining the history. Make sure you arrive while they’re still serving. Enjoyed “The Hot Brown”, The Derby pie, A Kentucky Mille and an Old Fashion
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If you’re simply looking for a place to eat, the Brown Hotel Lobby Bar and Grill is probably not the place for you. Not today. Instead, if you are looking for a dining experience, then by all means, the Brown is the place to go. For obvious reasons, the Hot Brown is all the rave in most of the reviews of the Lobby Bar and Grill. But…I’m here to tell you that today, the Braised Beef Short Rib put one over on the famous Hot Brown! The rib, sans the bone, fat, and cartilage that comes with all ribs, is falling apart tender sitting atop a serving of cheesy grits and Swiss chard. I have no idea how the chef managed to keep the rib standing upright. Everything was paired perfectly with the beef. The white cheddar grits, tender mushrooms, Swiss chard, and the candied heirloom carrots all came together in an explosion of flavors held together and orchestrated beautifully by a fantastic red wine pan jus. The dish could not be improved upon – ever! Justin, the Chef de Cuisine, although presented with a full house of customers, upon my request, took time to leave the kitchen and visit with us to discuss the preparation methods of the beef rib and other dishes and to also invite us to the 100 year celebration coming up later this year.
A wonderful meal, a wonderful experience; one that we will be eager to relive in the future.
Take a step back in time with dinner at the Lobby! I had the Louisville Lip (bourbon, honey, lemon juice) and it hit the spot. Friend tried the signature Hot Brown and also enjoyed it. For dessert, I had the crème brûlée which was not too sweet. Wonderful ambiance with piano playing in the background. Service was attentive as well.
Staff was wonderful, attentive but still allowed me space. When they realized I was an out of town guest, alone they offered to take some photos for me to capture my “experience” . Checked two things off my bucket food list: The Hot Brown and a Mint Julep. Both were exceptional. If you’re in the area you must stop!
Had a chance to visit Louisville and enjoyed all the history it had to offer. Including visiting the historic hotel that created the Hot Brown. Totally glad we went to the Brown Hotel - what a history it has on its own. The hotel is beautiful and the Hot Brown is not to be missed. Food was excellent and the perfect ambience in the beautiful lobby. We were even lucky enough to hear a few songs from the live entertainment. The staff was really nice - while the interactions were short it was memorable - Yessy our server was awesome and security was nice and provided us a few laughs. Keep up the great job!
The derby pie was amazing here. It came out warm and went perfectly with the ice cream and berries. The hot brown was pretty good, and I'd definitely get the smaller portion because the regular size is so much food. The fries were also crispy and seasoned. The mint julep was pretty good, and the service was amazing.
Over the years, we have had the pleasure of dining at many amazing restaurants. The Lobby Bar and Grill provides a luxury setting and a menu of delicious, gourmet delectables. We enjoyed our dinner immensely and look forward to coming again one day. Give them a try. You will not be disappointed.
The Durby Pie was very sweet and more than enough to split between two people.
Great atmosphere with a live piano player
Even though they have a very limited menu on Sundays, they were super accommodating, offered me a yellow tomato bisque (which was not on the menu) and we took the famous hot Brown! It is so worth it! Delicious! 1/we really appreciated the accommodation since we were out of town 2/service was impeccable 3/they went out of their way to make it a great evening for us! What more can you ask for! It is a beautifully decorated place, on the second floor of the hotel. Rich, classy and memorable! You deserve a treat at the Lobby bar! 5 stars!
A special night out to enjoy. Service was impressive, friendly and knowledgeable. Food was soooo delicious. Festive atmosphere, with a pianist playing softly.
Very good food. The Hot Brown was deliciois and certainly fits the bill for a true comfort food. The scallops were also very good. Had a relatively nice selection of bourbon at prices thst were at least not the highest in the area. If you have the time stopping in to experience the real Hot Brown will not dissapoint. Staff was also very friendly and quick.
Came here for the famous hot brown and derby pie and it did not disappoint . Beautiful atmosphere and excellent service. Top knotch cocktails as well. 10/10 recommend.
I visited on 8/10/22. Really neat historic hotel, restaurant, and lobby bar. I ate in the lobby bar. Seat yourself, does have table service. I got the petite Hot Brown, it was so good and a perfect size, the big one would have been too much. I also took a piece of Derby pie home with me. It was excellent. I would highly recommend stopping in for at least a drink and some food.
Such a great experience. Wonderful atmosphere & our waiter was absolutely lovely! The hot brown is a MUST, as well as the Derby Pie. Perfect bookends to a Kentucky meal.
The brussel sprouts were also some of the best I’ve ever had.
The Lobby Bar is a great experience. James is a master barkeeper and a great conversationalist. The selection of Bourbon, Rye, and other spirits is so abundant it's overwhelming. That's where James's knowledge is invaluable. I was able to taste some hard-to-finds as a result. Anybody who enjoys well-made and tasty food, a great selection of spirits, and the wonderfully friendly service should visit the Lobby Bar at the historic Brown Hotel.
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