Susie & Tims Guidebook

Susie & Tim
Susie & Tims Guidebook

Food scene

Louisville is widely recognized for it's vibrant and varied independent restaurant scene. So many great ones, but these are our favorites!
This is THE restaurant we take every out of town visitor we have. Open for Breakfast and Brunch. Casual with great food and service. We have literally tried everything on the menu and love it all.
107 habitants recommandent
Con Huevos Restaurant
2339 Frankfort Ave
107 habitants recommandent
This is THE restaurant we take every out of town visitor we have. Open for Breakfast and Brunch. Casual with great food and service. We have literally tried everything on the menu and love it all.
This is our special occasions restaurant! Our birthdays and anniversary is always celebrated at Porcini. Great Italian food and a Louisville staple. Chef John Plymale has been here for over 25 years.
52 habitants recommandent
Porcini Restaurant
2730 Frankfort Ave
52 habitants recommandent
This is our special occasions restaurant! Our birthdays and anniversary is always celebrated at Porcini. Great Italian food and a Louisville staple. Chef John Plymale has been here for over 25 years.
One of our regular spots and so close!! Always friendly service and excellent Sushi. https://asahi.hrpos.heartland.us/menu
6 habitants recommandent
Asahi Restaurant
3701 Lexington Rd
6 habitants recommandent
One of our regular spots and so close!! Always friendly service and excellent Sushi. https://asahi.hrpos.heartland.us/menu
This is a very popular local spot with great food. The basement of an old house was re-purposed to create a cool vice. Go early if to avoid a wait. Tip- pay extra to have your hand-cut fries prepared in duck fat. you will thank us! http://louisvillehammerheads.com/
158 habitants recommandent
Hammerheads
921 Swan St
158 habitants recommandent
This is a very popular local spot with great food. The basement of an old house was re-purposed to create a cool vice. Go early if to avoid a wait. Tip- pay extra to have your hand-cut fries prepared in duck fat. you will thank us! http://louisvillehammerheads.com/
Located inside an old church, Noche has a cool ambiance to go alongside its wonderful food. Tip: try the Top shelf Margarita! https://www.nochemexicanbbq.com/
22 habitants recommandent
Noche Mexican BBQ
1838 Bardstown Rd
22 habitants recommandent
Located inside an old church, Noche has a cool ambiance to go alongside its wonderful food. Tip: try the Top shelf Margarita! https://www.nochemexicanbbq.com/
Casual dining with great space indoors and outdoors. TV's everywhere and live music several nights a week. Tip: Fish Tacos are the bomb, and the Nachos will feed the whole family (pork or beef - we like the pork!) https://blindsquirrelrestaurant.com/
10 habitants recommandent
Blind Squirrel
592 N English Station Rd
10 habitants recommandent
Casual dining with great space indoors and outdoors. TV's everywhere and live music several nights a week. Tip: Fish Tacos are the bomb, and the Nachos will feed the whole family (pork or beef - we like the pork!) https://blindsquirrelrestaurant.com/
Great spot for BBQ! Casual and fun. Tip: loaded tots!! It's an appetizer you can eat for a meal. : ) Located in a hip part of town-NULU. Fun area just to walk around with other bars and restaurants. http://www.feastbbq.com/
165 habitants recommandent
Feast BBQ
909 E Market St
165 habitants recommandent
Great spot for BBQ! Casual and fun. Tip: loaded tots!! It's an appetizer you can eat for a meal. : ) Located in a hip part of town-NULU. Fun area just to walk around with other bars and restaurants. http://www.feastbbq.com/
Locally owned authentic Taco spot. A wide variety of tacos and Tortas. Order at the counter and they will bring your food to you. Local tip: Tortas! https://www.el-taco-luchador.com/
141 habitants recommandent
Taco Luchador
938 Baxter Ave
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Locally owned authentic Taco spot. A wide variety of tacos and Tortas. Order at the counter and they will bring your food to you. Local tip: Tortas! https://www.el-taco-luchador.com/
Need something sweet? Graeter's may hit the spot. Local Tip- Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip! https://www.graeters.com/stores/retail-stores/louisville/stmatthews
32 habitants recommandent
Graeter's Ice Cream
2204 Bardstown Rd
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Need something sweet? Graeter's may hit the spot. Local Tip- Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip! https://www.graeters.com/stores/retail-stores/louisville/stmatthews
Looking for more traditional breakfast options, this is great choice!
16 habitants recommandent
Highland Morning St. Matthews
111 St Matthews Ave
16 habitants recommandent
Looking for more traditional breakfast options, this is great choice!

Craft Breweries

Louisville is the proud home to several quality craft brew houses. These are some of our favorites.
In the NULU area, this is a hip little craft brewery. Friendly staff and good quality local brews. Local Tip: no food, but you can walk next door and grab some BBQ to go at Feast and bring it in to eat. https://www.akashabrewing.com/
18 habitants recommandent
Akasha Brewery Company
909 E Market St
18 habitants recommandent
In the NULU area, this is a hip little craft brewery. Friendly staff and good quality local brews. Local Tip: no food, but you can walk next door and grab some BBQ to go at Feast and bring it in to eat. https://www.akashabrewing.com/
Good brews and always rotating varieties. Local Tip: No food, but walk across the lot to Sushi-to-go and bring it in. Odd name but good sushi! http://www.holsopplebrewing.com/
Holsopple Brewing
8023 Catherine Ln
Good brews and always rotating varieties. Local Tip: No food, but walk across the lot to Sushi-to-go and bring it in. Odd name but good sushi! http://www.holsopplebrewing.com/
Award-winning local brewery with lots of choices. Indoor and outdoor seating. a nice view of downtown to boot! https://gravelybrewing.com/
107 habitants recommandent
Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter Ave
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Award-winning local brewery with lots of choices. Indoor and outdoor seating. a nice view of downtown to boot! https://gravelybrewing.com/
Another fine local brewery located in downtown Louisville. Local Tip: Bourbon Barrel Stout https://www.goodwood.beer/
35 habitants recommandent
Goodwood Brewing
636 E Main St
35 habitants recommandent
Another fine local brewery located in downtown Louisville. Local Tip: Bourbon Barrel Stout https://www.goodwood.beer/
Another brewery in the downtown area. Unlike most, AGB has a full smokehouse menu. Local Tip- AGB is connected to Louisville Slugger Field so if it is game night for the Triple A Louisville Bats, expect a crowd.
71 habitants recommandent
Against the Grain Brewery and Smokehouse
401 E Main St
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Another brewery in the downtown area. Unlike most, AGB has a full smokehouse menu. Local Tip- AGB is connected to Louisville Slugger Field so if it is game night for the Triple A Louisville Bats, expect a crowd.

Food Scene-Pizza

Of course pizza warrants it's own category! These are some of our favorites. Most are close by and local. Enjoy!
4 or 8 Square Pizza is our favorite with Garlic Butter Crust!
6 habitants recommandent
Jet's Pizza
235 Blankenbaker Pkwy
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4 or 8 Square Pizza is our favorite with Garlic Butter Crust!
Another place you can walk to. Indoor and outdoor seating. Coal fired artisan pizza with good beer and wine selection. One of our regular pizza spots.
20 habitants recommandent
Coals Artisan Pizza
3724 Frankfort Ave
20 habitants recommandent
Another place you can walk to. Indoor and outdoor seating. Coal fired artisan pizza with good beer and wine selection. One of our regular pizza spots.
Close by and they make a quality pizza. Pub atmosphere with full service and nice beverage selection. Carry out and delivery also available.
25 habitants recommandent
DiOrio's Pizza & Pub
919 Baxter Ave
25 habitants recommandent
Close by and they make a quality pizza. Pub atmosphere with full service and nice beverage selection. Carry out and delivery also available.
Close by. Neapolitan Pizza from a 900 degree wood oven. Housed in an historic 1860 brick building.
28 habitants recommandent
Pizza LUPO
1540 Frankfort Ave
28 habitants recommandent
Close by. Neapolitan Pizza from a 900 degree wood oven. Housed in an historic 1860 brick building.
10-15 minutes away in the Germantown neighborhood is this great pizza joint housed in an old VFW post. New York style pizza, calzones, subs, salads and craft beers. Also some nice pubs close by in the Germantown area.
155 habitants recommandent
The Post
1045 Goss Ave
155 habitants recommandent
10-15 minutes away in the Germantown neighborhood is this great pizza joint housed in an old VFW post. New York style pizza, calzones, subs, salads and craft beers. Also some nice pubs close by in the Germantown area.
Located in the highlands, (and other areas) This is one of the oldest local pizza joints in the 'ville. Deep dish is exceptional. The downtown location is near whiskey row.
54 habitants recommandent
Impellizzeri's Pizza
1381 Bardstown Rd
54 habitants recommandent
Located in the highlands, (and other areas) This is one of the oldest local pizza joints in the 'ville. Deep dish is exceptional. The downtown location is near whiskey row.
40 regional craft beers on tab makes this a terrific place to go! We love the variety and most often get flights!
11 habitants recommandent
Parlour on Frankfort
2636 Frankfort Ave
11 habitants recommandent
40 regional craft beers on tab makes this a terrific place to go! We love the variety and most often get flights!

So you wanna go for a walk? -Restaurants

These are restaurants within 3/4 of a mile that you can easily walk to. Enjoy a longer walk? let us know, there are many more at the 1 mile or so mark.
.4 miles/10 min walk from our place Really good BBQ close by. Indoor and outdoor seating. several draft beer choices. Local Tip: Smoked Salmon, yum! http://fabdsmokehouse.com/
33 habitants recommandent
FABD Smokehouse
3204 Frankfort Ave
33 habitants recommandent
.4 miles/10 min walk from our place Really good BBQ close by. Indoor and outdoor seating. several draft beer choices. Local Tip: Smoked Salmon, yum! http://fabdsmokehouse.com/
.2 miles/ 3 minute walk from our place Nashville Hot Chicken Local Tip: Try the Crispy thin Parmesan garlic fries & Kale Crunch Salad https://joellas.com/
28 habitants recommandent
Joella's Hot Chicken St. Matthews
3400 Frankfort Ave
28 habitants recommandent
.2 miles/ 3 minute walk from our place Nashville Hot Chicken Local Tip: Try the Crispy thin Parmesan garlic fries & Kale Crunch Salad https://joellas.com/
.5 miles / 8 minute walk from our place Locally owned casual seafood spot. Hand-breaded Cod and more. Local Tip- try the rolled oysters, a local favorite
Fishery
3624 Lexington Rd
.5 miles / 8 minute walk from our place Locally owned casual seafood spot. Hand-breaded Cod and more. Local Tip- try the rolled oysters, a local favorite
A wonderful International Food Market. It has a deli counter with sandwiches, Pannini's, soups and more. There is also a variety of prepared entrees you can microwave. Fresh foccacia and other breads too! https://www.lotsapastalouisville.com/
21 habitants recommandent
Lotsa Pasta
3717 Lexington Rd
21 habitants recommandent
A wonderful International Food Market. It has a deli counter with sandwiches, Pannini's, soups and more. There is also a variety of prepared entrees you can microwave. Fresh foccacia and other breads too! https://www.lotsapastalouisville.com/
So many good things to try! - Pies, Cakes, Ice cream and more. Upside down cupcakes are a great choice. Tim's favorite is the Chocolate with caramel icing, yum!
13 habitants recommandent
Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen
3737 Lexington Rd
13 habitants recommandent
So many good things to try! - Pies, Cakes, Ice cream and more. Upside down cupcakes are a great choice. Tim's favorite is the Chocolate with caramel icing, yum!

Things To Do

So many great distilleries along the Bourbon Trail, many of which are right here in Louisville or close by. Check them out! https://kybourbontrail.com/
Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour
So many great distilleries along the Bourbon Trail, many of which are right here in Louisville or close by. Check them out! https://kybourbontrail.com/
The most historic race track in the world is right here. So much to see at this interactive museum. www.derbymuseum.org
180 habitants recommandent
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central Avenue
180 habitants recommandent
The most historic race track in the world is right here. So much to see at this interactive museum. www.derbymuseum.org
Home to the "fastest two minutes in sports" Check out the history. Local Tip- Live horse racing takes place only during the Spring and Fall meets.
544 habitants recommandent
Churchill Downs
700 Central Ave
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Home to the "fastest two minutes in sports" Check out the history. Local Tip- Live horse racing takes place only during the Spring and Fall meets.
Louisville's "Greatest" is honored in this wonderful interactive museum. https://alicenter.org/
279 habitants recommandent
Centre Muhammad Ali
144 N 6th St
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Louisville's "Greatest" is honored in this wonderful interactive museum. https://alicenter.org/
The home of the famous "Louisville Slugger". fun visit for adults and kids alike. Take home your own personalized Louisville slugger! https://www.sluggermuseum.com/
441 habitants recommandent
Musée et usine Louisville Slugger
800 W Main St
441 habitants recommandent
The home of the famous "Louisville Slugger". fun visit for adults and kids alike. Take home your own personalized Louisville slugger! https://www.sluggermuseum.com/
Louisville is well known for it's many wonderful local parks. Cherokee park is within a mile of our place. Drive, run, bike, walk, explore!
383 habitants recommandent
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill Rd
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Louisville is well known for it's many wonderful local parks. Cherokee park is within a mile of our place. Drive, run, bike, walk, explore!
Home to the AAA Louisville Bats- farm team to the Cincinnati Reds. Located in downtown Louisville, this is a nationally recognized ball park. Play ball! https://www.milb.com/louisville
106 habitants recommandent
Louisville Slugger Field
401 E Main St
106 habitants recommandent
Home to the AAA Louisville Bats- farm team to the Cincinnati Reds. Located in downtown Louisville, this is a nationally recognized ball park. Play ball! https://www.milb.com/louisville
Located downtown, Big Four is a Walking/Cycling Bridge that spans the Ohio River. Roughly a mile to the Indiana side. There is green space on either side of the bridge with some restaurants and coffee shops on the Indiana side. The Louisville side features bike and scooter rentals and sometimes food trucks and the like. It is a fun walk!
214 habitants recommandent
Pont des Quatre Grands
1101 River Rd
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Located downtown, Big Four is a Walking/Cycling Bridge that spans the Ohio River. Roughly a mile to the Indiana side. There is green space on either side of the bridge with some restaurants and coffee shops on the Indiana side. The Louisville side features bike and scooter rentals and sometimes food trucks and the like. It is a fun walk!
Cool spot in the "hip" NULU area of town. Furniture and accessories all crafted by local artisans.
24 habitants recommandent
Red Tree Furniture
701 E Market St
24 habitants recommandent
Cool spot in the "hip" NULU area of town. Furniture and accessories all crafted by local artisans.
Here’s where you’ll find a collection of unique and modern furniture, clothing, accessories and more. From decorative metal switchplates and fleur de lis housewares, to bedding, drapery and kitchen tables, get that one-of-a-kind item you just can’t live without! Located in Butchertown right next to NULU
32 habitants recommandent
Work the Metal
1201 Story Ave
32 habitants recommandent
Here’s where you’ll find a collection of unique and modern furniture, clothing, accessories and more. From decorative metal switchplates and fleur de lis housewares, to bedding, drapery and kitchen tables, get that one-of-a-kind item you just can’t live without! Located in Butchertown right next to NULU
Want to check out a distillery and do a tasting with out having to leave town, this is a great option! Reservations suggested
171 habitants recommandent
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main St
171 habitants recommandent
Want to check out a distillery and do a tasting with out having to leave town, this is a great option! Reservations suggested
Another distillery option in downtown Louisville
88 habitants recommandent
Old Forester Distilling
119 W Main St
88 habitants recommandent
Another distillery option in downtown Louisville