Brown Hotel Lobby Bar & Grill

Take a step back in time with dinner at the Lobby! I had the Louisville Lip (bourbon, honey, lemon juice) and it hit the spot. Friend tried the signature Hot Brown and also enjoyed it. For dessert, I had the crème brûlée which was not too sweet. Wonderful ambiance with piano playing in the background. Service was attentive as well.

We had an amazing dinner here this past Sunday night! The piano man was great and provided a wonderful atmosphere for the meal. He played classic rock, grunge, and current pop songs on the piano. The crab cake and beet salad appetizers were excellent. I had the filet mignon for dinner and it was tender, flavorful, and perfect. The birthday dessert was great too. Highly recommend this place!

If you’re simply looking for a place to eat, the Brown Hotel Lobby Bar and Grill is probably not the place for you. Not today. Instead, if you are looking for a dining experience, then by all means, the Brown is the place to go. For obvious reasons, the Hot Brown is all the rave in most of the reviews of the Lobby Bar and Grill. But…I’m here to tell you that today, the Braised Beef Short Rib put one over on the famous Hot Brown! The rib, sans the bone, fat, and cartilage that comes with all ribs, is falling apart tender sitting atop a serving of cheesy grits and Swiss chard. I have no idea how the chef managed to keep the rib standing upright. Everything was paired perfectly with the beef. The white cheddar grits, tender mushrooms, Swiss chard, and the candied heirloom carrots all came together in an explosion of flavors held together and orchestrated beautifully by a fantastic red wine pan jus. The dish could not be improved upon – ever! Justin, the Chef de Cuisine, although presented with a full house of customers, upon my request, took time to leave the kitchen and visit with us to discuss the preparation methods of the beef rib and other dishes and to also invite us to the 100 year celebration coming up later this year. A wonderful meal, a wonderful experience; one that we will be eager to relive in the future.

Magical experience, submerses you back in time. The hotel is celebrating their 100th Anniversary and it’s obvious how they’ve managed to stay in business that long. The Lobby Bar & Grill has made relevant updates while maintaining the history. Make sure you arrive while they’re still serving. Enjoyed “The Hot Brown”, The Derby pie, A Kentucky Mille and an Old Fashion

Staff was wonderful, attentive but still allowed me space. When they realized I was an out of town guest, alone they offered to take some photos for me to capture my “experience” . Checked two things off my bucket food list: The Hot Brown and a Mint Julep. Both were exceptional. If you’re in the area you must stop!

Very good food. The Hot Brown was deliciois and certainly fits the bill for a true comfort food. The scallops were also very good. Had a relatively nice selection of bourbon at prices thst were at least not the highest in the area. If you have the time stopping in to experience the real Hot Brown will not dissapoint. Staff was also very friendly and quick.