Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Louisville

"My wife and I are in town for a concert, and I surprised her by bringing her here for the first time the night before, and it blew all my expectations out of the water. From the moment we stepped in, the atmosphere took over, and it was a wonderful time. We were a little early for our reservation, but it only took a few minutes to get seated. Chad and Garrett took care of us the whole evening, and they were wonderful as well. Very prompt, courteous, and very friendly. Didn't hang around too much, but still got us taken care of in a timely manner. As for the food, almost everything was the best I've ever had. We had the complimentary bread, the spicy yellowtail roll, the crab cake, and the scallops to start. We aren't the biggest fans of sourdough, but we still enjoyed the bread. The sushi and crab cake were absolutely delightful, but the scallops honestly stole the show for us. A little sad it only came with 2, but they were still sizeable, and the way they melted in the mouth was unlike anything I've ever experienced. Darkhorse MVP of the whole meal, in our opinion. For the main course, we got the strip steak and the bourbon filet and shrimp with asparagus, fries, and mac and cheese on the side. The steaks were cooked to absolute perfection with an excellent crust and an exquisite center. The asparagus was the biggest I've seen and very flavorful. The fries were solid, but nothing too special about them. The only somewhat letdown was the mac and cheese. The wife loved it, but something about the texture rubbed me the wrong way, but it was still good. Might've just not been for me. We capped the night with the vanilla and the cookies and cream housemade ice cream, and wow. The vanilla was still very good, but the cookies and cream was the best we've ever had, and I'm fairly confident nothing will ever come close to it in the future. Overall, this place is fairly pricey, but it's expected going into it, and it is at least 100% worth it. Everything about it was incredible, and I would recommend it as much as humanly possible. If you get the chance, please go experience Jeff Ruby's Louisville. I know I might sound like a paid actor, and believe me, I wish I was, but this place is legit and a truly wonderful experience"

"I didnt even hesitate at all when asked to rate the food, service, and atmosphere 1-5 starts. Each one immediately rated a 5 because it is well deserved. On a busy Friday night, prime time 7pm, they didn't skip a beat. Got both seafood and steak, and both were perfectly plated and totally delicious. The atmosphere made you forget where you were as soon as you opened the door, so cool. It was loud but in an almost pleasant way, with live music coming from the piano bar, and people laughing, talking, and enjoying themselves. Our waitress Hannah was fantastic on explaining the menu and answering questions with a genuine smile and a real care to make sure we had a good experience. My old fashioned with angel envy was very good as well too. Everything was fresh and hot, or cold if it was supposed to be. Ended it all with the best cappuccino I have ever had. It was the ideal dinner. Right at 2 hours in 15 minutes, I never felt like I was ready to leave. Highly recommend, and it has easily become my new favorite in Louisville, Mortons was the previous favorite I will add pics of what we got"

"The dinner was truly exceptional. The waiters exhibited an impressive level of knowledge regarding every aspect of the dishes and beverage menus. Their dedication to providing an outstanding experience was evident, as they went the extra mile to ensure our satisfaction. The decor was absolutely stunning, leaving a lasting impression. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed with a captivating family photo of the Rubys. I am eagerly anticipating my return for a celebratory birthday dinner."

"Our night with Loreal as our dinner host was amazing! She made the night with her great attitude and attention to detail. The food was excellent and I didn’t try anything I didn’t like. French onion soup (my fav) did not disappoint. My steak was absolutely perfect and I left way more full than I intended but it was well worth it!"

"Fantastic! If you are looking to have a special dining experience, I would recommend it. The service is very professional and really aim to give the best dining experience possible. The food is absolutely fantastic cooked and seasoned expertly. The drinks and dessert are very delicious. The live music really makes for a good time!"