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Lilly's

1147 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204-1301 (Highlands)
(502) 451-0447
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Ranked #63 of 1,009 restaurants in Louisville
Price range: S$25 - S$50
Cuisines: Seafood
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Highlands
Cross street: Patterson
Description: For a casual yet upscale dining experience, Lilly’s Bistro in the historic Highland Neighborhood exudes warmth and style. Fresh and seasonal ingredients inspire our New American Cuisine with an international flair from our local farmers. As a neighborhood bistro we encourage guests to enjoy a variety of small and large plates from our sustainable-farmed menu. Our award wining wine list is the perfect compliment to the food.
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Fairbanks, Alaska
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40 reviews 40 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We were in Louisville for the Derby and read all the great reviews (and my brother is a burbon nut) so we went to Lilly's after the races. We were delayed and they were very understanding and pushed back our reservations 30 minutes. In fact, we were about the only ones there when we arrived. The waitress promptly arrived, took... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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22 reviews 22 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Visiting Louisville for the Derby and heard rave reviews from local friends about Lilly's. The food and service were very good (although I thought the food at Varanese won by a nose). One dessert was outstanding. The other was just good. The ambiance was nice (this is where Lilly's beat Varanese, hands down). The bar is very small. It could... More

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Columbus, Indiana
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8 restaurant reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We dined here with a party of four all of us had a positive dining experience . Our server was amazing on of the best I've ever had. It was a great atmosphere and dining area. All of the food was Exceptional. One in our party said the filet was the best he ever had and he eats a lot... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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17 reviews 17 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Lilly's has been an award winning restaurant for years.....mainly because of its star owner and chef: Kathy Cary. Enjoyed another dinner there where the food was well prepared with mostly local ingredients. My tastes have changed, but Lilly's satisfies! The service is outstanding.......our server was very detail oriented.....when she failed to deliver the b & b our friend ordered, she... More

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Louisville
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31 reviews 31 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013 via mobile

Can not go wrong with Lily's - strong customer service, excellent specials, and continually great food. Have changed menu to be a little budge friendly (again I said a litte!)

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California
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36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

We went to this amazing place the night of the Kentucky Derby. Every course was to die for. The oyster chowder was amazing. The lamb was perfectly cooked and seasoned. They had a fabulous wine and bourbon list. It is rather expensive but I felt it the food was worthy of the prices. I dont remember every course because of... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

I was excited to have dinner at Lilly's because it is a Louisville Original. The prices were rather expensive for my taste, and as far as taste goes...I had duck and other than the food being salty, I was not impressed with the flavor at all. I did have a mushroom bisque soup that was very good. The patrons all... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

had high hopes for this restaurant - excellent reviews online, it appears. Food was okay, but nothing special - so would go back but not with so many other excellent options in Louisville

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See 3 more reviews by WineDoc53 for Louisville
Atlanta GA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2012

We were in Louisville for conference and I spent considerable amount of time researching restaurants. Picked Lilly's due to many favorable reviews. I must say that I was disappointed. The atmosphere was certainly lovely and the service fairly good, but I must say that my meal was less than extraordinary for the cost. I ordered the veal dish and it... More

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glasgow, KY
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2012

I ate at Lilly's last weekend and had a very good experience. I had a veal dish that was exceptional. The service was good. We also had Lilly's buttermilk ice cream. A friend who was eating with me said the ice cream was like her mother used to make and she was taken back in time. Go to Lilly's, it's... More

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