First Time at Derby
 

I apologize as I m sure this has been asked many times before...going to my first Derby. Looking for nice dining recommendations. Thanks for any thoughts.

having never been to Louisville, i dont have any knowledge of the food..

i bet you can find a kentucky fried chicken though.

try to google find the zip code of the track, then google the zip code and 'food'

Kasept has been there, perhaps he has data

there is a DERBY restaurant ..they used to advertise on TVG about 1000 times a day

I use trip advisor alot when trying to search out decent grub when I'm.out on the trail. Will get you top rated joins in proximity to where your at with lots of user reviews and info. What area are you staying?

What day are you arriving Max? Derby Night you will be lucky to get to a restaurant by 8:30. Bardstown Rd and St. Matthews on the east side of Louisville have a lot of dining options. I would suggest a brunch or lunch on Saturday.

I highly recommend Pat's Steak House. Fabulous food in a racing atmosphere and lots of horsemen are regulars. Bristol Café has a couple of locations and the food is reasonably-priced and terrific.

Jack Fry's & Pat's (as suggested above by Monarchos) for your steak/chop pleasure..

Here's some choices that are more known to locals.. Will add more as I think of them and when I get a chance.

Cottage Inn, as introduced by Chuck Simon, is a personal fave with the Wed/Sun all-you-can-eat fried chicken specials and every other Southern style plates you might like. Marty McGee slaughters the frog legs there with me annually.. Nice pies for desert, but I frequently head across the street to neighborhood institution Dairy Kastle.

Suburban Social Club Fish Fry is a gem in the shadow of the Downs that is the best kept secret in The Ville. Saturdays only for 'Green River style' fried fish by the pound or as a sandwich. It is the best fish fry I've ever had and I've had plenty around the country..

Frank's on Preston behind the Expo Center is a deli/meat shop that makes unbelievable soup, sandwiches, BBQ, platters, etc., for take out. Responsible for several inches on Chuck's waistline.

Vietnam Kitchen.. one of the best Vietnamese restaurants anywhere.

Galt House. Found some good reviews. Thanks.

Arriving on Thursday. Thanks!

Thanks Steve and everyone.

Thanks!