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Proof on Main

702 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 (Central Business District)
502-217-6360
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Ranked #24 of 902 restaurants in Louisville
Price range: €23 - €23
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Central Business District
Cross street: 7th
Description: Inspired by the culinary traditions of Italy and the American South, and the menus focus on supporting the region’s sustainable farmers and producers. Housed in five historic buildings in downtown Louisville, Proof on Main is part of the award-winning 21c Museum Hotel. The dining room is one of the most striking public spaces in the city, with rotating installations of contemporary art by local and internationally-acclaimed artists alike.
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Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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61 reviews 61 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

In Louisville things return to normal pretty quickly after Derby Day, and on a very sunny Tuesday I thought it was the perfect day to try Proof on Main for lunch. After reading about the restaurant for months I wondered if it could really be as good as people say. I am here to say it is that good. Their... More

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See 6 more reviews by Bill L for Louisville
long island
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48 reviews 48 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The food here was good but very over priced. My friend paid $42 for two glasses of chardonnay. The octopus appetizer was good, but I would not have recognized it as octopus. The flavor was delicious, but cardboard may have tasted equally as good in the mix of wonderful spices it was grill in. We also ordered the warm ricotta... More

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See 7 more reviews by miapia for Louisville
New Albany, Indiana
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Food was good but I wasn't into the ambiance that the restaurant likes to exude. I thought they were a little slow with service but, once again, I'm not into their ambiance.

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See 4 more reviews by BaseballMom19 for Louisville
Aspen
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This is a true gem. I have eaten here several times and the food is both creative and features fresh local ingredients and cuisine exemplifying the Louisville area. The city is quite sophisticated with a mix of Midwestern and southern influences. The restaurant scene is incredibly vibrant. Proof is in the forefront of that creative spirit with use of local... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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81 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 65 cities Reviews in 65 cities
116 helpful votes 116 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We travelled to Louisville and Lexington expressly for the bourbon and food. Both cities rocked it on the bourbon side and both failed us on the food side. A "taste" of what was to come was Proof. Arrived late after a full day of travel and looked forward to our first Kentucky meal. We ordered some appetizers just before the... More

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See 3 more reviews by ChillyAlbertans for Louisville
Louisville, Ky.
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39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We had been wanting to go for quite some time now and were finally able to work a reservation into our schedule. We had a FABULOUS EXPERIENCE of inventive and elegant presentations of incredibly fresh food and drinks. The manager stopped by to speak with us, and see how things were, and we had a terrific conversation with her. She... More

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See 14 more reviews by sjy66 for Louisville
New York City, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I had to send a few dishes back due to the poor quality. My dining companions were happy, but I had a different experience.

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See 2 more reviews by Travel2030 for Louisville
New York City, New York
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17 reviews 17 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We stayed in the 21C Hotel and had heard so much hype about the restaurant Proof that I just had to go and try it for myself. I booked an early reservation at 6:15pm for two and we proceeded to the restaurant. We started with a meat plate for the table and it was tasty (3 salami). The waiter was... More

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See 4 more reviews by Gmoney2173 for Louisville
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Sorry to be vague, but I was disappointed. Maybe because I really did expect it to be excellent. Wine selection seemed more highly priced than the usual 3x markup. The dishes did not grab.

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See 2 more reviews by Sandford B for Louisville
Syracuse
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

This place is everything you have read about....fabulous food, wonderful art and it connected to a very trendy hotel. I opted for the non meat Grilled Cheese....fabulous...my lunch companions had the Fried Bolongna sandwich....interesting...and the BisonBurger...amazing...I cannot wait to visit Louisville again as well as Proof!!

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