I went to the restaurant for my birthday. I wanted to try the hot brown from its inventors. I have to say that it was made from the best turkey. I believe that is what made it a standout along with the toast it sat upon. The toast was crunchy and not soggy like most people’s knockoffs.
I was given a great chocolate dessert also.
Can't say enough good things about the food and atmosphere of the hotel and it's dining! The breakfast buffet has a wide selection, and everything I tried was delicious. And of course the famous original Hot Brown is not to be missed! However, be prepared to spend heavily for the experience as the quality and decor don't come cheap! But it's well worth the money to try it at least once!
PRO TIP: order the petite Hot Brown, not the full size. There's such a thing as too much of a good thing, and the 'petite' might still be more than you can handle!
We were seated right away... early in fact, which was awesome. We shared a hot brown, which was more than enough for two people. It was an okay dish. Once I saw the breakfast buffet, I wish I would've eaten that instead. I saw that had red velvet Waffles that looked divine. We might have to come back!
Many people might find the buffet to be a bit pricey but I found it to be well worth the price. The quality of food was great. Service was equally good. Will not hesitate to stop again when in Louisville.
It’s not often you get to stay and eat at such a historic place. But if you’re going to Louisville, you definitely have to, at least, eat the original Hot Brown at the Brown hotel. Everything was perfect here, Professional people making amazing food and serving it up top-notch. Next time I’m in Louisville I’ll definitely be going back for more!
The food was phenomenal. The presentation of the area is gorgeous. The prices were reasonable. It is very much "come as you are". I was dressed in a hoodie and jeans and treated like a celebrity. Angela was our waitress and was lovely. After our meal we were greeted by Mrs. Sue W. She gave us some background on the hotel and gave us a private tour. Showed us some very beautiful parts of the building. Definitely my favorite trip I've taken in a long time.
My favorite brunch/breakfast spot or at least in top 2-3 for Louisville! First, this is at the first floor of The Brown Hotel and they are famous for having the best hot browns in Louisville (maybe in USA). Our friend was the only one to order it at our table and he was not disappointed! Additionally, the restaurant has a brunch/breakfast buffet. The buffet was amazing, they had beef, salmon, bacon, sausage, salad, rolls, multiple sweets (pastries, cakes, etc.), fruit cups, smoothies, and a make an omelet station manned by an employee. The buffet was a little expensive (around 30 dollars) however for the food you get its worth ever penny! Also, it was one of our party members birthday and they brought out some type of chocolate cake that was lit on fire with the alcohol placed on top (video below). I'm not sure if they rotate what is on the buffet but I would still recommend a visit!
The hot brown was delicious as was the Kentucky derby pie. Our server was very nice.
Came in to try their HOT 🔥 BROWN and it did not disappoint!!! Service was friendly & food was great. Our server Robyn was fantastic. She took the time to recommend plate sizes since we came in with children and it was our first time at the restaurant. We appreciated that! Our bus girl was also very accomodating. Love them BOTH! Totally Recommend this place! 👍👍
Shared a full hot brown and derby pie amongst three, it was very filling. The hot brown was very cheesy and heavy, and there a huge chunk of turkey that was a bit too dry. We loved the derby pie, there were a lot of nuts. The atmosphere was great, and the servers were extremely kind.
Dustin Keith Scarbrough
+5
We initially came strictly for breakfast. We were wanting something tasty and this place did not disappoint. My wife typically never finishes her plate of food, and she did this morning.
My brother and I were discussing reviews on places and how neat this place was just from the eatery stand point.
Our waitress, Angie was very well spoken, friendly, and quick to respond with answers to our questions. The service for food was very quick as well. She gave us some of the history of the hotel and some other insight on it as well. We were very pleased with the experience there. Angie had some good stories there. She seems like she's been there a long time and enjoys her job there. When we go back, we want her again as our waitress.
Towards the end as we were about to leave(or so we thought), we met Ms. Sue Walker. I believe she was the general manager of the hotel. She was very well spoken as well. We started talking, and told her how wmy bother and I often do reviews of places we eat at since we travel a lot.. We were extremely happy when she offered to give us a tour of the hotel, giving us details, back stories and history of the place, everything from Mr. Brown Himself, to the actual hotel building. She is a very knowledgeable person. We enjoyed her tour of the hotel. We could tell she has been there a while as well.
I can't wait to go back and grab some better photos of the place with my camera.
When you have a crew that enjoys their jobs, it makes a place run really well. Overall we had an amazing experience and time.
We are locals to the area, so we will make sure to send friends and family over this way when they come in town. Thanks for the amazing service!
Three happy customers here!
J Graham Café offers the best brunch in Louisville by far. The pastries are delicate and the biscuits and gravy are the best you will have anywhere. My recommendation is to enjoy with a mimosa if time permits. A reservation would be preferable on the weekend although we were seated straight away without one. Excellent food!
2nd time there for Sunday brunch. Beautiful and delicious spread for brunch; very elegant. We were celebrating my mother's birthday, and they surprised her with singing and a special preparation of derby pie that she thoroughly enjoyed. Beautiful time, excellent meal!
Without a doubt a beautiful restaurant in an amazing older hotel . You can see the work out into to keep it looking amazing. Nobody builds buildings like this anymore .
They only had the breakfast buffet or hot browns available for breakfast. I went with the hot brown . It was exceptional. Not cheap 26 bucks for breakfast dish is kind of crazy but it was good.
The breakfast buffet was ok . Again overpriced in my opinion .
The hype doesn't match the prices in my opinion. Not sure I would return here
We love J. Graham's weekend buffet! Kat took good care of us. Megan was a standout, too. Great braised short ribs, yum. A few rowdy wedding guests for a Sunday morning, but when they cleared out it was all good.
The Hot Brown ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The Hot Brown is what people usually come for, but there are many interesting items on the menu worth exploring!
Brunch is available Saturday and Sunday. Recently, the TROUT was excellent 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
The Hot Brown is ALWAYS available, regular or small size!
The hot brown is a must try especially at the historic Brown Hotel! I've got the petite hot brown and derby pie all for just under $30. Derby pie is sweet and the petite brown is interesting to say the least. Tip: make sure the hot brown cools off a little bit or you might burn yourself from the cheese. That said, service is amazing! Kat, my server, was a joy to have and ensured everything was done properly.
Yes, this is the place to get Hot Brown, but even better is the breakfast/brunch buffet. The staff there are wonderful, especially our server Kat. Definitely a must try when visiting Louisville. We will be coming back for breakfast our next time in town.
The service is impeccable. From hostess to server, the folks I interacted with were warm and friendly. They balance speed with true attentiveness, and I felt genuinely valued while dining here.
I had the Hot Brown, which was a fine sandwich, presented beautifully
I took my husband back here last weekend and discovered that on the weekends it is buffet only and you cannot order off the menu. Just a note for anyone planning a visit.
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