If you don’t want to start 2025 in the kitchen, we don’t blame you. We’ve got you covered with a lengthy list of Louisville restaurants open on New Year’s Day. We recommend making reservations when possible to ensure your group has a spot come January 1!
Bravo Italian Kitchen
Neighborhood: St. Matthews
More Info + Holiday Hours: bravoitalian.com
Whether you’re in the mood for steak, seafood, or made-to-order pasta, Bravo Italian Kitchen has you covered on New Year’s Day. Try the popular Pasta Woozie, Lobster and Shrimp Fettuccine, or chargrilled filet mignon. Reservations are recommended.
The Brown Hotel
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: brownhotel.com
Ring in the new year at J. Graham’s Cafe or The Lobby Bar & Grill for fan favorites like the iconic Hot Brown Sandwich. Just be sure to make reservations early!
Buca di Beppo
City: Jeffersontown
More Info + Holiday Hours: dineatbuca.com
Buca di Beppo celebrates the hearty cooking of Southern Italy daily — and that includes New Year’s Day. Bring the whole family to share bountiful portions of classics like chicken parmesan, lasagna, and spaghetti with giant meatballs. Reservations are recommended.
Byrdie’s
Neighborhood: NuLu
More Info + Holiday Hours: byrdiesky.com
This new French bistro boasts a side of Southern charm — and it’s open on New Year’s Day. The menu highlights local ingredients from farmers and purveyors across Kentucky and the American South, plus a cocktail program with a special focus on bourbon.
Doc Crow’s Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: doccrows.com
Set in the heart of Whiskey Row, this dinner destination offers fresh smokehouse meats and raw bar options, including oysters delivered daily from coastal areas. Plus, the bar boasts more than 2,000 expressions of bourbon, whiskey, and rye. Reservations are encouraged.
Double Dragon
Neighborhood: Germantown
More Info + Holiday Hours: doubledragonky.com
Get the new year going at Double Dragon! The popular Chinese restaurant serves Asian fusion, traditional Chinese fare, tasty Szechuan-style dishes, and more. Its casual atmosphere makes it perfect for the whole family, and no reservations are required.
Double Dragon 9
City: Jeffersontown
More Info + Holiday Hours: doubledragonnine.com
Dine on authentic Chinese cuisine from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Double Dragon 9 serves everything from kung pao chicken and Szechuan shrimp to curry beef and chop suey pork. No reservations are required.
Emmy Squared
Neighborhood: NuLu
More Info + Holiday Hours: emmysquaredpizza.com
Made with fluffy middles and cheesy frico crusts, the square-shaped pies at this NuLu restaurant are available for lunch or dinner and come in a variety of flavors. Vegetarians will love the Angel Pie, made with ricotta, mushrooms, and “Truffleist” mushroom cream. Meat lovers can easily add pepperoni, sausage, bacon, chorizo, or even fried chicken to their pies. Reservations are suggested.
First Wok
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: firstwoklouisvilleky.com
Welcome the new year with authentic and delicious Chinese cuisine! The entire family is guaranteed to enjoy an Asian-infused holiday meal with tasty menu items like egg rolls, fried rice, lo mein, and more.
Four Pegs
Neighborhood: Germantown
More Info + Holiday Hours: fourpegs.net
Specializing in smoked meats, this Goss Avenue spot offers ribs, wraps, sandwiches, and more. Plus, New Year’s falls on “Wingsday,” when wings are all you can eat for $20. Reservations are available for lunch and dinner.
Guacamole Modern Mexican
Neighborhood: Phoenix Hill
More Info + Holiday Hours: guacamolemodernmexican.com
Like its colorful, Instagramable furniture, decor, and flower walls, Guacamole Modern Mexican’s menu options are bold. Expect a variety of tacos, salads, and more — all of which boast picture-worthy presentations.
High Stakes Rooftop Grill
City: Phoenix Hill
More Info + Holiday Hours: highstakesgrill.com
New Year’s Day dinner will be served at High Stakes from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Set on the sixth floor of the Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu, it offers indoor dining as well as outdoor seating with views of the NuLu neighborhood and the city skyline. The menu features everything from charred watermelon salad and corn riblets to bourbon peppercorn-crusted New York strip steak and honey-glazed salmon.
IHOP
City: Clarksville
More Info + Holiday Hours: ihop.com
Hop over the bridge for a holiday breakfast, lunch, or dinner. While you’re there, try the new fully loaded French toast, which is available in three flavor options: The Great Circle of Cinnamon, Secret Cookie Butter, and Berry’d Treasure. For those who’d rather dine at home, the Holiday French Toast Family Feast IHOP ‘N Go includes four servings each of thick n’ fluffy French toast, scrambled eggs, and golden hash browns, plus a choice of eight hickory-smoked bacon strips or pork sausage links, plus four seasonal toppings.
Joe’s Crab Shack
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: joescrabshack.com
Enjoy a view of the Ohio River and a New Year’s meal of fried shrimp, fish, steam pots, and more. Guests can also place an order for takeout or request delivery. Reservations are available.
Joy Luck
Neighborhood: Highlands + East Louisville
More Info + Holiday Hours: thejoyluck.com
Guests can get cozy at Joy Luck, with an Asian-fusion menu that offers everything from wonton soup and Szechuan shrimp to pork dumplings and bourbon chicken. Don’t forget to check out the selection of craft cocktails, too.
La Bodeguita De Mima
Neighborhood: NuLu
More Info + Holiday Hours: labodeguitademima.com
Dine out on New Year’s Day at this popular Cuban restaurant and rum bar. The food served inside the bright yellow, two-story building is just as festive as the interior and includes Cuban favorites like pollo asado, a mojo-marinated, half-roasted chicken topped with mojo onions and served with gravy, rice, black beans, and sweet plantains. Reservations are highly recommended.
Le Moo
Neighborhood: Irish Hill
More Info + Holiday Hours: lemoorestaurant.com
Start your year with a variety of sweet and savory brunch options at Le Moo, including everything from steak and eggs to a skillet-fried PB&J. There are a variety of mimosas and fresh juices to choose from, too. Reservations are suggested.
LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Douglass Hills
More Info + Holiday Hours: louvino.com
Celebrate 2025 with LouVino brunch classics like corned beef and hash pancake tacos, biscuits and sausage gravy, brie-stuffed French toast, and more. Reservations are suggested.
Monk’s Road Boiler House
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: monksroadbh.com
A new addition to Louisville’s restaurant scene, Monk’s Road Boiler House is offering hearty American classics with New York-Italian influences. Options include a variety of steaks, pasta, and seafood, plus a drink menu full of Monk’s Road bourbons and gins.
Moonsong Bar + Café
Neighborhood: Phoenix Hill
More Info + Holiday Hours: moonsongcafe.com
Located on the ground floor of the Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu, Moonsong Bar + Café is serving sweet and savory treats from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Then, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., the café transforms into a bar serving various spirit-forward and spirit-free cocktails, as well as bites like blackened salmon tacos, a fried chicken sandwich, and an Impossible burger.
Morning Fork and Fork & Barrel
Neighborhood: Clifton
More Info + Holiday Hours: morningforklouisville.com
Popular brunch spot Morning Fork is known for its themed meals, and the one on New Year’s Day is no different. Throw on your favorite jammies for the New Year’s pajama brunch featuring red velvet pancakes, cinnamon rolls, liège waffles, and more. After lunch, the space transforms into Fork & Barrel, which is also open on January 1. Reservations are recommended.
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: mortons.com
It’s business as usual at Morton’s, where you can look forward to the regular menu from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Enjoy a classic Morton’s dining experience and choose from the extensive wine list as you dine on prime-aged beef, succulent seafood, signature steakhouse sides, and decadent desserts.
Neighborhood Services
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: omnihotels.com
Located on the first floor of the Omni Louisville, Neighborhood Services Bar + Restaurant features chef Nick Badovinus’ signature, self-described fare: “honest food & drink in the American tradition.” Reservations are suggested.
Noche Mexican BBQ
Neighborhood: Deer Park
More Info + Holiday Hours: nochemexicanbbq.com
Start 2025 with a Mexican barbecue brunch at Noche, including bottomless mimosas. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged.
Oriental House
Neighborhood: St. Matthews
More Info + Holiday Hours: orientalhouseky.com
This Louisville staple is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The dining room is open during regular hours on New Year’s Day, and guests are welcome to pop in or order online for carryout as well.
Porch Kitchen & Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: porchlouisville.com
Set at the bottom of the Louisville Marriott Downtown, Porch offers an array of breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner options with a modern, Southern flare. Reservations are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but walk-ins are welcome, too.
Proof on Main
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: proofonmain.com
Enjoy your first meal of the year amid a plethora of artwork at Proof on Main, which is open all day on January 1. If you decide to pop by for dinner, start with the charred octopus with bagna cauda, lime, and toast — a staple since day one — and the Kentucky Stack Cake, a decadent dessert made with lemon buttercream, almond, and buttermilk whip.
Red Lobster
Neighborhoods: Multiple
More Info + Holiday Hours: redlobster.com
For seafood, pasta, or steaks, Red Lobster locations in St. Matthews, Clarksville, and Downtown Louisville will be open on New Year’s Day. You can order meals to go, too — choose from a couple of pre-set feasts or build your own. Each offers four servings of mains, sides, and biscuits.
Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: repeallouisville.com
Head to Whiskey Row’s only oak-fired steakhouse anytime on New Year’s Day, as the restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu showcases a variety of steaks, seafood, and side dishes, plus more than 200 spirits and specialty cocktails.
Sapporo Grill & Sushi
Neighborhood: Deer Park
More Info + Holiday Hours: sapporolouisville.com
Join the folks at Sapporo Grill & Sushi this January 1 in a relaxed atmosphere that showcases the traditions of pristine quality fish and family-style Japanese fare. Reservations are recommended.
The Silver Dollar
Neighborhood: Clifton
More Info: whiskeybythedrink.com
Head to The Silver Dollar for brunch, lunch, dinner, or drinks, as the Louisville staple is open all day on January 1. Try something from the seasonal cocktail menu, which features fun drinks with wintery ingredients like chamomile and apple cider.
Steak & Bourbon
Neighborhood: Downtown & East Louisville
More Info + Holiday Hours: steak-bourbon.com
Both Steak & Bourbon locations will be serving up New Year’s Day dinner, featuring a variety of steaks, burgers, and fresh sides that fans have come to know and love. Reservations are recommended.
Swizzle Dinner & Drinks
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: swizzle25.com
Enjoy a New Year’s Day dinner with a side of sweeping city views. The Swizzle menu features prime steaks, sustainable seafood, local produce, and unique cocktails. For a fun take on a classic cocktail, try the 1910 Old Fashioned, made with 1910 Old Forester whiskey and served in a box filled with smoke; it’s an homage to the fire that took hold of the Old Forester distillery in 1910. Reservations are recommended.
The Village Anchor
Neighborhood: Anchorage
More Info + Holiday Hours: villageanchor.com
This cozy village bistro boasts a Southern-inspired menu with one-of-a-kind options for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Fan favorites include the green chili wontons, red velvet pancakes, and the ahi tuna salad. Reservations are suggested.
Waffle House
Neighborhoods: Multiple
More Info + Holiday Hours: wafflehouse.com
Waffle House is known for serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day — and that doesn’t change on New Year’s Day. Everything from waffles and burgers to hash brown bowls and steak dinners will be available for dine-in or carryout.
Walker’s Exchange
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: walkerslouisville.com
Walker’s Exchange is open all day on January 1. For breakfast, enjoy made-to-order waffles and omelets. Snag Southern favorites like fried green tomatoes or shrimp and grits for lunch and dinner.
Happy 2025!
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