Saffron's Persian Restaurant
When Louisville locals want a taste of something different, they head to Saffron's for authentic Persian cuisine. The restaurant is located four blocks from Louisville Slugger Field, and offers a warm and inviting venue with a hint of Old World elegance. The Louisville Courier-Journal awarded Saffron's four stars for "the way the staff balances warm enthusiasm and professionalism" and "the unfailing reliability with which the kitchen executes the menu of regional Persian dishes."
The meal starts with a Persian sabzi of fresh herbs, radishes, walnuts and cucumbers with house-made pita bread that pairs well with the Saffrontini made from gin infused with saffron oil. Teetotalers can select Persian coffee or ask the waitstaff to demonstrate the fine art of serving tea Persian style.
Main dishes include seafood and lamb specialties as well as kabobs, stews and house specialties. Popular dishes include whole rack of grilled New Zealand lamb (Sheeshleek), stew of chicken, mushrooms, peas and lime juice flavored with saffron and onion (Khoresh Gaarch), and meatballs of ground beef and rice seasoned with tarragon, leek, parsley and onion, stuffed with dates and feta cheese and served in a tomato-turmeric sauce (Koofteh-Tabrizi). Reservations are suggested.
Saffron's Persian Restaurant
131 W. Market St.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-584-7800
saffronsrestaurant.com
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
Jeff Ruby's brings a touch of Manhattan to Louisville. Styled after the venerable steakhouses of New York, Jeff Ruby's sophisticated interior has a modern touch. Round banquettes allow diners a more intimate dining experience, while strategically placed neon and modern pendant lighting lend a hip and trendy feel. The large lounge area offers counter, table and banquette seating with a circular bar serving as the focal point.
Patrons can nosh on selections from the sushi or raw bar while enjoying a pre-dinner cocktail. The menu is simple yet comprehensive, with an assortment of appetizers, soups, salads, steak toppings and sides as well as prime steaks aged on the premises and seafood specialties. Popular dishes include the porterhouse steak topped with Gorgonzola butter, butter-poached cold-water lobster tail and filet mignon topped with crab meat, asparagus and Bearnaise sauce. Reservations are strongly recommended. Jeff Ruby's is located six blocks west of Louisville Slugger Field.
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
325 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-584-0102
jeffruby.com
Browning's Restaurant and Brewery
Walk out of Louisville Slugger Field's south entrance, turn left and you've arrived at Browning's Restaurant and Brewery. Its three-story brewery uses grains and hops from England, Germany and the Pacific Northwest to create microbrews designed to complement the dishes served in the restaurant. With a baseball motif, spacious dining room and lively atmosphere, Browning's draws in crowds even in baseball's off-season.
The menu features a selection of appetizers, salads, soups, sides and sandwiches as well as seafood, poultry, beef and pasta entrees. Customer favorites include the traditional Kentucky Hot Brown, grilled Atlantic salmon with a sweet teriyaki glaze and Browning's house specialty, the bison burger. A children's menu is available.
Browning's Restaurant and Brewery
401 E. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-515-0174
browningsbrewery.com
