9 award-winning restaurants where you can celebrate National Red Wine Day in Louisville

Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal
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National Red Wine Day is Aug. 28, so let's raise a glass at these nine local restaurants offering some of the best pours around town because wine not? Plus, six of these Louisville restaurants were recently named some of the top wine restaurants in the world by Wine Spectator. Check out how these restaurants can help you celebrate the vino holiday.

Barn8 Restaurant & Bourbon Bar

Burrata at Barn8 Restaurant at Hermitage Farm.
Burrata at Barn8 Restaurant at Hermitage Farm.

WHAT: Barn8 serves a variety of signature red and white wines. Cocktails and an extensive list of rare whiskeys and aged bourbons from its small batch program are also offered, giving additional libation options for all non-wine lovers. Barn8 offers a seasonal menu crafted by executive chef Seth Kinder that highlights sustainable ingredients from the restaurant's on-site gardens, three-tier climate-controlled greenhouse and neighboring farms. A former dairy and horse barn, Barn8 features stalls repurposed to create individual dining spaces, an open chef’s kitchen, long communal farmhouse tables, and eclectic artwork selected by 21c Museum Hotel co-founders Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown.

WHERE: Hermitage Farm, 10500 W. Highway 42, Goshen, Kentucky

HOURS: Wednesday through Saturday from 5-10 p.m. and Sunday from 4-9 p.m.

MORE INFORMATION: To make reservations, call 502-889-1835 or visit HermitageFarm.com.

The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille's Kona-crusted New York strip.
The Capital Grille's Kona-crusted New York strip.

WHAT: The Capital Grille is an upscale steakhouse that includes a lounge and private and semi-private spaces for events. It received the 2023 Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence and is known for its world-class wine list with more than 350 wines from nearly every wine-growing region on Earth. It is also known for its classic cocktails with a twist, dry-aged in-house steaks and fresh seafood. Steaks are meticulously dry-aged on premises for 18 to 24 days to achieve incomparable flavor and texture, then each is hand-carved daily by the restaurant’s butcher. Steaks include New York strip steak, filet Mignon and ribeye.

WHERE: 7600 Shelbyville Road

HOURS: Open daily for dinner Sunday to Thursday 4-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 4-10 p.m. Lunch is available Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MORE INFORMATION: Reservations are recommended but not required. Call 502-653-4373 or visit thecapitalgrille.com.

Cuvée Wine Table

Inside Cuvee Wine Table.
Inside Cuvee Wine Table.

WHAT: Cuvee Wine Table is a wine bar and small plate restaurant with comfortable tables and a patio perfect for any wine fan. Named as one of the top wine restaurants in the world receiving the 2023 Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. The team at Cuvee is ready for the person with no wine knowledge who is curious to learn and try new wines as well as the experienced wine connoisseur. The eclectic wine program, lea by Master Sommelier Scott Harper, serves a huge wine selection including more than 50 wines available by the taste or glass. It also has several craft beers on tap and a full bar for cocktails. Open for dinner, for a quick bite or an elegant full table dining experience. The menu includes small plates with a variety of cured meats, local artisanal cheeses, flat breads and their Entrée Del Giorno, a special daily entree.

WHERE: 3598 Springhurst Blvd.

HOURS: Tuesday-Thursday, 4-9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4-10 p.m.

MORE INFORMATION: Call 502-242-5200 or visit cuveewinetable.com.

The House of Marigold

Brunch at House of Marigold in Louisville.
Brunch at House of Marigold in Louisville.

WHAT: The House of Marigold is the perfect place to brunch, with a selection of signature red and white wines to begin your National Red Wine Day celebrations. Owners Adrienne and Kristopher Cole have created an elevated experience with full-service breakfast and lunch menus, craft cocktails, and a robust coffee program. The space features massive windows, a hand-painted custom mural and a variety of seating options including an outdoor patio.

WHERE: 10310 Shelbyville Road

HOURS: Open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MORE INFORMATION: TheHouseofMarigold.com

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

Steak Collinsworth at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
Steak Collinsworth at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse

WHAT: This steakhouse has an award-winning wine list that Wine Spectator consistently ranks among the best in the country. Named as one of the top wine restaurants in the world in 2023, receiving Wine Spectator’s Best Award of Excellence and best steakhouse in Kentucky by Business Insider. It offers USDA Prime steaks, a raw bar and sushi. Try the Cowboy steak, a 22-ounce 70-day dry-aged bone-in ribeye cut, and a selection of Wagyu beef. Crown your steak with a selection of compound butters, sauces, or king crab. Add a side like creamy mashed potatoes or baked mac and cheese that the Food Network named one of its Most Magnificent Sides. Compliment your meal with Perl, a wine by Booker Vineyards, a Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse exclusive.

WHERE: 235 W. Main St.

HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5-11 p.m.; Sunday, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

MORE INFORMATION: Call 502-584-0102 or visit jeffruby.com/louisville.

Morton's The Steakhouse

Morton’s the Steakhouse is offering a Steak & Lobster special for Mother's Day on Sunday, May 12.
Morton’s the Steakhouse is offering a Steak & Lobster special for Mother's Day on Sunday, May 12.

WHAT: Morton’s was named one of the top wine restaurants in the world, receiving the 2023 Wine Spectactor’s Award of Excellence. It offers award-winning wines, classic hand-crafted cocktails, imported and local craft brews and chef-selected menu options. Morton’s menu includes USDA prime aged steaks in various cuts, fresh seafood and produce, appetizers and decadent desserts. Other menu items include the butcher cut that features, various steak upgrades, chef selection meals, and signature sides like lobster mac and cheese, or smoked gouda and bacon au gratin potatoes.

WHERE: 626 W. Main St.

HOURS: Sunday-Thursday, 5-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5-10 p.m.

MORE INFORMATION: Reservations are not required but are recommended. Visit mortons.com

Porcini

Wine selection at Porcini restaurant in Louisville.
Wine selection at Porcini restaurant in Louisville.

WHAT: Porcini has been serving Northern Italian fare and fine wine for 30 years. With an emphasis on small production vineyards featuring Italian and Old-World wines, Porcini’s sommeliers have curated a thoughtful wine list that pairs well with its seafood-centric menu crafted by executive chef John Plymale. In addition to signature dishes like Veal Scallopini and Shrimp Linguine, chef Plymale is focused on incorporating the freshest ingredients from area farmers. Porcini also has an extensive selection of bourbons and craft cocktails.

WHERE: 2730 Frankfort Ave.

HOURS: Monday from 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30-10 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 5:30-11 p.m.

MORE INFORMATION: Call 502-894-8686 or visit porcini502.com.

Repeal Oak-Fired Steakhouse

WHAT: Repeal is Whiskey Row’s only oak-fired steakhouse, using a wood-fired grill stoked daily with reclaimed American Oak bourbon barrels. Named as one of the top wine restaurants in the world, receiving the 2023 Wine Spectactor’s Best Award of Excellence. It has an extensive award-winning wine list where wine is served by the glass, bottle, or half bottle. The menu showcases an array of oak-fired steaks and seafood to enjoy with creative side dishes, all paired well with Repeal's extensive collection of spirits and specialty cocktails.

WHERE: 101 W. Main St., Unit 101

HOURS: Open for breakfast, Monday-Friday, 6:30-10:30 a.m. Lunch, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner, Sunday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5-11 p.m. Weekend brunch, Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

MORE INFORMATION: 502-716-7372; repeallouisville.com.

Swizzle Dinner & Drinks

Swizzle, a new restaurant at The Galt House Hotel, is scheduled to open. The white wine rack at Swizzle. July 30, 2020
Swizzle, a new restaurant at The Galt House Hotel, is scheduled to open. The white wine rack at Swizzle. July 30, 2020

WHAT: Swizzle is a retro-style supper club for the modern diner on the 25th floor of the Galt House Hotel that features a dining room that slowly revolves as you eat all surrounded by the best river and city views in Louisville. It offers an award-winning wine list for red or wine drinkers, twin revolving floors, an open-concept kitchen, and an expansive bar. Named as one of the top wine restaurants in the world, receiving the 2023 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Swizzle serves up prime steaks, sustainable seafood, local produce, and cocktails, all surrounded by the best river and city views in Louisville.

WHERE: 140 N. 4th St.; 25th Floor of The Galt House Hotel

HOURS: Open for dinner Monday-Saturday, 4:30-11 p.m.

MORE INFORMATION: swizzle25.com.

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Reach Features news clerk Gege Reed at greed@courier-journal.com.

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