Byrdie's

My wife and I went to Byrdie’s for Valentine’s Day, and it was absolutely worth it. From start to finish, everything about our experience was incredible. First, a heads-up, you’ll want to make a reservation, and it’s a good idea to get there a little early to find parking. Once inside, the atmosphere was great, and the service was top-notch. The staff was attentive without being overbearing, making the night feel even more special. The food? Incredible. I got the scallops, steak frites, and a chocolate dessert (the name escapes me), and I can confidently say it was the best steak I’ve ever had. My wife had the house salad, steak frites, and a dessert that I also can’t remember the name of but she loved it. We don’t go to places this nice very often, but we wanted to do something special for Valentine’s, and Byrdie’s did not disappoint. If you’re looking for a great dining experience, this is the place. We’ll definitely be back.

Highly recommend this unique dining experience! Great menu and fantastic cocktails with a relaxing ambiance in the middle of Nulu. The short rib was one of the better and more unique dishes I’ve had in Louisville.

Small menu but the food was great. Excellent service and the atmosphere was welcoming and unique. Music was French and American 70's in the background. We will be coming back.

Have to be honest. We wanted to love it, but this place is all flash and no substance. Excellent service, presentation, and vibes, but unless you only plan to post your food pics on Insta and not eat it, you're better off spending your money elsewhere. No soul, mediocre flavor. Every course was either drastically over seasoned or under seasoned. High dollar core ingredients like scallops, escargot, and short rib are squandered on under-realized dishes that look pretty but taste like diner food. Give those components to Red Hog, Repeal, Fat Lamb, Jack Fry's, etc., and they'll give you so much more for your money. Louisville is far too excellent a food town to waste $400 on uninspired cuisine that aspires to be technically savvy continental European fare melded with farm-to-table soul food, yet manages to achieve the virtues of neither. And the prices are more than just your typical NULU surcharge.

We went to Byrdie’s for their prix fixe dinner on Valentine’s Day and it was amazing! The service was incredible and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back.

Wow, what an incredible experience! A friend recommended this spot while I was in town for a work trip, which ended up doubling as a belated birthday dinner—and I’m so glad they did. I was seated right away, and Caitlin wasted no time getting us started with drinks and walking us through the menu. The food was phenomenal from start to finish—everything from the appetizers to the main course was spot on, and the banana cream puffs were the perfect ending. I only wish I lived closer because I’d be here all the time. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the non-alcoholic cocktails are a must-try.

Byrdie’s is a standout addition to Louisville’s food scene. The staff’s hospitality stood out, creating a warm yet polished experience. The food here added depth to the city’s dining landscape. Each dish felt deliberate, with flavors that were precise and well-balanced, paired with thoughtful presentation. Byrdie’s brings a level of refinement that elevates French cuisine in Louisville, making it a must-try. Highlights of the night included their foie gras torchon, which was decadently smooth with pear, and the short rib pitivier, paired with beets, and wrapped in warm, flaky pastry. I’m already looking forward to returning and exploring more of their menu!

Amazing food. From appetizers and salads through desserts, it was extraordinary.

We had reservations for Valentine's week and this was the perfect spot! Everything we ate was a burst of flavor. We tried the Byrdie salad, soup de jour, steak frites, and pithvier. I can't wait to go back and try the French onion soup and chicken entree. The Genevieve hotel is a cool spot full of textures and interesting art. This restaurant is a great addition to the hotel!

My wife and I went to Byrdie's for Valentine's Day, and it was absolutely worth it. From start to finish, everything about our experience was incredible. First, a heads-up, you'll want to make a reservation, and it's a good idea to get there a little early to find parking. Once inside, the atmosphere was great, and the service was top-notch. The staff was attentive without being overbearing, making the night feel even more special. The food? Incredible. I got the scallops, steak frites, and a chocolate dessert (the name escapes me), and I can confidently say it was the best steak I've ever had. My wife had the house salad, steak frites, and a dessert that I also can't remember the name of but she loved it. We don't go to places this nice very often, but we wanted to do something special for Valentine's, and Byrdie's did not disappoint. If you're looking for a great dining experience, this is the place. We'll definitely be back.

Ambiance: in the newly opened Hotel Genevieve lobby, on the smallish side but new and nice decoration (as of Feb 2025, 2 months after their opening). On Market St, NuLu. Difficult street parking Service: we had a great waitress. However they still don't have the gift card service set up yet. Reservation system is also a bit clunky. Food: supposedly French Southern fusion. But I would say more French than Southern. Overall it wasn't bad but I have had better. A few examples: French onion soup: when they say burnt onion it was REALLY burnt. As a fan of regular French onion soup, this was inedible. Plus the broth was too salty. Escargot appetizer: in classic herb butter. Very fresh and Scallop appetizer: not bad, but again nothing too special. Had mashed potatoes underneath. Too salty. Small scallop for the ~$25 price tag per scallop. Entree salads: fresh and crisp ingredients. On the small side for an entree salad, OK as a side or can be shared among two people (which is what we did). Nothing mind blowing. Roasted (aged) duck: delicious! Whole duck which was cut up and mostly deboned. Well cooked, apparently they cooked different parts differently , like the legs are confit, but the breasts were roasted etc. the orange sauce was delicate and slightly sweet, complemented the duck well. Can be comfortably shared among 2 people if this is the only entree you are getting. For $110 the price is steep, but appropriate for NuLu. Cote de boeuf: basically pan cooked bone-in ribeyes. Pretty good for this style. Perfectly medium rare like we asked. Nice ratio of fat/meat. $140 for 2 people. Overall I would come back for the escargot and the duck if I am in the mood for French food and be willing to pay $100+ per person. However this is not a Michelin level place (which we were told the chef came from a Chicago Michelin restaurant).

This is the cutest little restaurant! They are so personal I felt like they really cared about our experience. We were celebrating a bachelorette party and they brought us complementary champagne and dessert. It was so sweet. I also loved the little journals they put the check in. Writing a note to the chef and the next guests. The food was incredible. The flavors were so balanced and delicious. I will be back!

Ooh la la! I've been to Paris before and this was very close to the French food I had there. My coworkers and I all split escargot and the deviled eggs were so good. I ordered the steak frites and felt it was sufficient enough for one person lol even they said 2 ppl can share lol. And we split all the desserts. And yuzu dessert (definitely try!), apple dessert, and the chocolate dessert was amazing. I also got the sour drink which was very good but it hit me a little (I'm a lightweight lol). Highly recommend for the food and vibes!

The Tournedos Rossini here is the best meal I've had in Louisville. I also tried the Agnolotti which I wasn't crazy about but that might just be because I was comparing to the tournedos.

Underwhelming . All the raving reviews and chef accolades set my expectations up for an amazing anniversary dinner. It was fine. The food, service and ambiance were fine, I guess. We got a card signed by staff. Cute. The tiny table with teeny dried flower arrangements was ok. I did not see a place to hang my cloak. It's about the food, though. Both my appetizer and main course were extremely salty ?! Otherwise delicious, but I expected a lot more from a nearly $200 dinner for two people. Two appetizers, entrees, and desserts, and one mint Julep, plus tip and parking ..! We paid $24 to park in their lot for two hours! I suppose one does not go to such an establishment unless prepared to spend freely. It's okay, sometimes, for a life-changing experience.

Relatively new. They aspire to be a seasonal French tradition restaurant. We were greeted warmly and sat immediately. The decor hasn't changed much from the previous owners but subtle touches. The menu was few choices but everything sounded good. We started with Champagne and Foie Gras both of which were nicely done! Then I moved on to a true French onion soup, it was fantastic. We switched to glasses of a Bordeaux Cab blend which went well with our main course that we shared of Cote de Boeuf (Prime Rib) it was huge! The two of us shared it and still took home half. Very tender and nicely done. Sorry no picture we were drinking! It came with what the called potatoes Anna but it was more Grattan. It was okay, just not what we were expecting! We got dessert of an Apple tart that was done very nicely with a puff pastry crust. And yes we got Armagnac with it. They have a good selection of those! Feeling sated and maybe a little tipsy we called it a night......but we'll be back to try other dishes!

One of the best dining experiences in Louisville! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was impeccable. The entire staff was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Absolutely loved everything we tried from the deviled egg appetizer to the yuzu tart for dessert. Highly recommend the wagyu tenderloin. The atmosphere was inviting but still elegant. A gem in NuLu...Can't wait to go back!

My wife and I decided to try Byrdie's last night and it wasn't a great experience. Although the food and aesthetic was good, the experience was poor. 1. We asked for a small taster of two wines that were offered by the glass because we had intended on ordering a bottle of the one we preferred. However, we were told the restaurant didn't offer this option which is atypical at a restaurant of this caliber. 2. We were told we had to order everything at the same time so the kitchen could course the meal for us. We do not like doing that because we don't know how big each course will be and like to take our time. We arrived at 7pm and all four things we ordered were delivered to our table at the same time by 715. We had our bill by 730 and left the restaurant by 740. An experience like this should last a minimum of 1.5 hours unless patrons explicitly request a fast service. Two of our courses were basically cold by the time we ended up eating them.

Went there on the 2nd night of opening. Byrdi's is located on the ground floor of Hotel Genevieve in NULU. Made a reservation on Open Table. Really nice service and excellent food. We shared three dishes. Started with the delicious Scallop St. Jacques. We each got a scallop nestled in a shell full of perfectly seasoned mashed potatoes. Then we had the Byrdi's House Salad, which had granola sprinkled in it. The dressing was tangy and so good all together. Lastly we had the Steak Frites. It was ok (hubby liked it better than me). The fries were stiff and not great. Will come back in a month or so to see how the restaurant evolves and hopefully adds some ambiance and more wine selections.

-Foie Gras was good but for us we felt it needed a firmer bread. The soft roll with a soft spread on it texturally wasn't my favorite. Would have preferred a traditional baguette, a rye, or grilled toast. -Scallops St. Jacques were delicious, well cooked, and rich. A perfect starter bite for two. Presentation on them was beautiful. -We had the Tournedos Rossini and Steak Frites for entrees. The meat quality was fantastic and cooked perfectly. The au poivre sauce on the steak frites was a little looser and not as peppery as I've had in the past but still good. The downside was that the aoili served with the frites was sweet with citrus notes. It really clashed with the steak and I couldn't bring myself to take more than a bite or two. I avoided the aoili and used the au poivre sauce on the steak to dip my frites in. Cippolini onions accompanying the steak added a nice shot of flavor. -One glaring omission on the menu for us was a general lack of vegetables. A handful of onions or a shaved celery garnish doesn't really represent a bounty of veggies. Maybe there are side dishes that aren't listed on the menu, we should have asked but we didn't. We would have loved some side dish options of vegetables to accompany the entrees and round out the meal. -Service was very friendly and attentive. All good things to say about the staff we interacted with.

Except for the noise this place was sensational. Wonderful scallops and escargot. Beautiful and bountiful lynoise salad, very good steak frites and Amish chicken. The frites may have been the best I have ever had. ( and I lived in Paris) Outstanding service and very reasonable for four with four drinks and great empathetic and genuine service. I was very very pleased.

Amazing new place! Best place in Louisville with delicious food and gracious service!

Incredible food and service! We started out with the duck of the orange cocktail which was a delicious spin on an old fashioned. The scallops were in mashed potatoes and incredible. I had the 48 hour baked short rib which was rich and delicious - I will say it is a very beet forward dish so only order if you like beets. My husband had the steak which was cooked to perfection. We loved the yuzu and the chocolate dessert. The service was excellent. Very informative waiter and they wiped up your station between each course. Absolutely would come again!!

The service was really good, attentive but not intrusive. The space is bright and a little loud acoustically. Food was good overall, but some variation. The chicken, soups, and deviled eggs were excellent. The short ribs and salads had flaws which will hopefully improve with time. We will definitely go back.

We ate at this restaurant last weekend. We are excited they invested in Louisville, especially NuLu. We want them to be really successful. When we arrived, we were seated at a cocktail table in the bar. The barstools were not very comfortable for a relaxing dinner because the back only comes up about 10 inches. We moved to a booth type table. We ordered a Pinot Grigio and a Sauvignon Blanc and they did not have either which surprised me. So, I had a glass of champagne which was good and really cold.. as it should be. There were no sides on the menu. You couldn't order broccoli or asparagus or a baked potato, absolutely nothing. We ordered french fries even though they weren't on the menu as a side. Since it's a French restaurant, we expected some really good French bread. We never mind paying for bread. Everyone charges for bread. They said they didn't have any bread to offer even if you were willing to pay. My salmon was good and my friends beef Wellington type entree was OK. The pastry was fabulous. The meat was a little too different for her taste. The next day I got on their website and clicked on "contact us" to fill out a form, to give them some feedback. I didn't want to fill out a form for the public to see. Unfortunately, the form just went into a black hole. I just tried to submit it again this morning and the same thing happened. You don't get a thank you for contacting us or we will get back with you soon, nothing.... the form just goes blank after you press submit. I know they have a sister Restaurant in Chicago and it has a Michelin star and I think it's the same chef overseeing both restaurants. We want them to be successful, but so far I wasn't impressed. The service was good though. Gabby, our waitress, was very nice. The hostess was fine. And the woman who was there helping out from the Chicago restaurant was lovely. We will give this place another try in a month or so. We love the Genevieve hotel and the rooftop bar. The hotel shop on the first floor and their speakeasy is over the top fun. It's a perfect location for a really good restaurant.