Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Louisville

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October 1, 2025
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Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Louisville

The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.

"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."

Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.

Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.

Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Louisville using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.

Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!

#29. Redlands Grill by J. Alexander's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (210 reviews)
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#28. Con Huevos!

- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
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#27. Marketplace Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (233 reviews)
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#26. Mesh Louisville

- Rating: 4.1/5 (198 reviews)
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#25. Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
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#24. Charr'd Bourbon Kitchen and Lounge

- Rating: 4.4/5 (173 reviews)
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#23. LouVino Highlands

- Rating: 4.4/5 (129 reviews)
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#22. Sway Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (216 reviews)
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#21. Martini Italian Bistro

- Rating: 4.1/5 (281 reviews)
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#20. Le Moo

- Rating: 4.1/5 (354 reviews)
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#19. Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern

- Rating: 4.2/5 (277 reviews)
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#18. gralehaus

- Rating: 4.6/5 (98 reviews)
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#17. Wild Eggs

- Rating: 4.6/5 (127 reviews)
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#16. Highland Morning

- Rating: 4.4/5 (184 reviews)
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#15. The Café

- Rating: 4.4/5 (361 reviews)
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#14. River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (402 reviews)
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#13. The Silver Dollar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (358 reviews)
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#12. Irish Rover The

- Rating: 4.4/5 (284 reviews)
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#11. Biscuit Belly

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
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#10. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.6/5 (148 reviews)
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#9. Doc Crow's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (2137 reviews)
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#8. Wild Eggs

- Rating: 4.4/5 (447 reviews)
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#7. Ramsi's Cafe On The World

- Rating: 4.3/5 (570 reviews)
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#6. Proof on Main

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1367 reviews)
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#5. Wild Eggs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (828 reviews)
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#4. Mussel & Burger Bar Downtown

- Rating: 4.6/5 (778 reviews)
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#3. Wild Eggs

- Rating: 4.6/5 (568 reviews)
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#2. Havana Rumba & Tapas Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (270 reviews)
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#1. J. Graham's Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (825 reviews)
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