35+ Louisville Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day
Start 2025 on a delicious note β no kitchen prep or cleanup required! These 35+ Louisville restaurants are open on New Year's Day.
If you donβt want to start 2025 in the kitchen, we donβt blame you. Weβve got you covered with a lengthy list of Louisville restaurants open on New Yearβs Day. We recommend making reservations when possible to ensure your group has a spot come January 1!
Bravo Italian Kitchen
Neighborhood: St. Matthews
More Info + Holiday Hours:Β bravoitalian.com
Whether youβre in the mood for steak, seafood, or made-to-order pasta, Bravo Italian Kitchen has you covered on New Yearβs Day. Try the popular Pasta Woozie, Lobster and Shrimp Fettuccine, or chargrilled filet mignon. Reservations are recommended.
The Brown Hotel
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: brownhotel.com
Ring in the new year at J. Grahamβs Cafe or The Lobby Bar & Grill for fan favorites like the iconic Hot Brown Sandwich. Just be sure to make reservations early!
Buca di Beppo
City: Jeffersontown
More Info + Holiday Hours:Β dineatbuca.com
Buca di Beppo celebrates the hearty cooking of Southern Italy daily β and that includes New Yearβs Day. Bring the whole family to share bountiful portions of classics like chicken parmesan, lasagna, and spaghetti with giant meatballs. Reservations are recommended.
Byrdieβs
Neighborhood: NuLu
More Info + Holiday Hours: byrdiesky.com
This new French bistro boasts a side of Southern charm β and itβs open on New Yearβs Day. The menu highlights local ingredients from farmers and purveyors across Kentucky and the American South, plus a cocktail program with a special focus on bourbon.
Doc Crowβs Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: doccrows.com
Set in the heart of Whiskey Row, this dinner destination offers fresh smokehouse meats and raw bar options, including oysters delivered daily from coastal areas. Plus, the bar boasts more than 2,000 expressions of bourbon, whiskey, and rye. Reservations are encouraged.
Double Dragon
Neighborhood: Germantown
More Info + Holiday Hours:Β doubledragonky.com
Get the new year going at Double Dragon! The popular Chinese restaurant serves Asian fusion, traditional Chinese fare, tasty Szechuan-style dishes, and more. Its casual atmosphere makes it perfect for the whole family, and no reservations are required.
Double Dragon 9
City: Jeffersontown
More Info + Holiday Hours:Β doubledragonnine.comΒ
Dine on authentic Chinese cuisine from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Double Dragon 9 serves everything from kung pao chicken and Szechuan shrimp to curry beef and chop suey pork. No reservations are required.
Emmy Squared
Neighborhood: NuLu
More Info + Holiday Hours: emmysquaredpizza.com
Made with fluffy middles and cheesy frico crusts, the square-shaped pies at this NuLu restaurant are available for lunch or dinner and come in a variety of flavors. Vegetarians will love the Angel Pie, made with ricotta, mushrooms, and βTruffleistβ mushroom cream. Meat lovers can easily add pepperoni, sausage, bacon, chorizo, or even fried chicken to their pies. Reservations are suggested.
First Wok
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: firstwoklouisvilleky.com
Welcome the new year with authentic and delicious Chinese cuisine! The entire family is guaranteed to enjoy an Asian-infused holiday meal with tasty menu items like egg rolls, fried rice, lo mein, and more.
Four Pegs
Neighborhood: Germantown
More Info + Holiday Hours: fourpegs.netΒ
Specializing in smoked meats, this Goss Avenue spot offers ribs, wraps, sandwiches, and more. Plus, New Yearβs falls on βWingsday,β when wings are all you can eat for $20. Reservations are available for lunch and dinner.
Guacamole Modern Mexican
Neighborhood: Phoenix Hill
More Info + Holiday Hours: guacamolemodernmexican.com
Like its colorful, Instagramable furniture, decor, and flower walls, Guacamole Modern Mexicanβs menu options are bold. Expect a variety of tacos, salads, and more β all of which boast picture-worthy presentations.
High Stakes Rooftop Grill
City: Phoenix Hill
More Info + Holiday Hours: highstakesgrill.com
New Yearβs Day dinner will be served at High Stakes from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Set on the sixth floor of the Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu, it offers indoor dining as well as outdoor seating with views of the NuLu neighborhood and the city skyline. The menu features everything from charred watermelon salad and corn riblets to bourbon peppercorn-crusted New York strip steak and honey-glazed salmon.
IHOP
City: Clarksville
More Info + Holiday Hours:Β ihop.com
Hop over the bridge for a holiday breakfast, lunch, or dinner. While youβre there, try the new fully loaded French toast, which is available in three flavor options: The Great Circle of Cinnamon, Secret Cookie Butter, and Berryβd Treasure. For those whoβd rather dine at home, the Holiday French Toast Family Feast IHOP βN Go includes four servings each of thick nβ fluffy French toast, scrambled eggs, and golden hash browns, plus a choice of eight hickory-smoked bacon strips or pork sausage links, plus four seasonal toppings.
Joeβs Crab Shack
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: joescrabshack.com
Enjoy a view of the Ohio River and a New Yearβs meal of fried shrimp, fish, steam pots, and more. Guests can also place an order for takeout or request delivery. Reservations are available.
Joy Luck
Neighborhood: Highlands + East Louisville
More Info + Holiday Hours:Β thejoyluck.com
Guests can get cozy at Joy Luck, with an Asian-fusion menu that offers everything from wonton soup and Szechuan shrimp to pork dumplings and bourbon chicken. Donβt forget to check out the selection of craft cocktails, too.
La Bodeguita De Mima
Neighborhood: NuLu
More Info + Holiday Hours: labodeguitademima.comΒ
Dine out on New Yearβs Day at this popular Cuban restaurant and rum bar. The food served inside the bright yellow, two-story building is just as festive as the interior and includes Cuban favorites like pollo asado, a mojo-marinated, half-roasted chicken topped with mojo onions and served with gravy, rice, black beans, and sweet plantains. Reservations are highly recommended.
Le Moo
Neighborhood: Irish Hill
More Info + Holiday Hours: lemoorestaurant.com
Start your year with a variety of sweet and savory brunch options at Le Moo, including everything from steak and eggs to a skillet-fried PB&J. There are a variety of mimosas and fresh juices to choose from, too. Reservations are suggested.
LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Douglass Hills
More Info + Holiday Hours: louvino.com
Celebrate 2025 with LouVino brunch classics like corned beef and hash pancake tacos, biscuits and sausage gravy, brie-stuffed French toast, and more. Reservations are suggested.
Monkβs Road Boiler House
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: monksroadbh.com
A new addition to Louisvilleβs restaurant scene, Monkβs Road Boiler House is offering hearty American classics with New York-Italian influences. Options include a variety of steaks, pasta, and seafood, plus a drink menu full of Monkβs Road bourbons and gins.
Moonsong Bar + CafΓ©
Neighborhood: Phoenix Hill
More Info + Holiday Hours: moonsongcafe.com
Located on the ground floor of the Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu, Moonsong Bar + CafΓ© is serving sweet and savory treats from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. on New Yearβs Day. Then, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., the cafΓ© transforms into a bar serving various spirit-forward and spirit-free cocktails, as well as bites like blackened salmon tacos, a fried chicken sandwich, and an Impossible burger.
Morning Fork and Fork & Barrel
Neighborhood: Clifton
More Info + Holiday Hours: morningforklouisville.com
Popular brunch spot Morning Fork is known for its themed meals, and the one on New Yearβs Day is no different. Throw on your favorite jammies for the New Yearβs pajama brunch featuring red velvet pancakes, cinnamon rolls, liΓ¨ge waffles, and more. After lunch, the space transforms into Fork & Barrel, which is also open on January 1. Reservations are recommended.
Mortonβs The Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: mortons.com
Itβs business as usual at Mortonβs, where you can look forward to the regular menu from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on New Yearβs Day. Enjoy a classic Mortonβs dining experience and choose from the extensive wine list as you dine on prime-aged beef, succulent seafood, signature steakhouse sides, and decadent desserts.
Neighborhood Services
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours:Β omnihotels.com
Located on the first floor of the Omni Louisville, Neighborhood Services Bar + Restaurant features chef Nick Badovinusβ signature, self-described fare: βhonest food & drink in the American tradition.β Reservations are suggested.
Noche Mexican BBQ
Neighborhood: Deer Park
More Info + Holiday Hours: nochemexicanbbq.com
Start 2025 with a Mexican barbecue brunch at Noche, including bottomless mimosas. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged.
Oriental House
Neighborhood: St. Matthews
More Info + Holiday Hours:Β orientalhouseky.comΒ
This Louisville staple is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The dining room is open during regular hours on New Yearβs Day, and guests are welcome to pop in or order online for carryout as well.
Porch Kitchen & Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: porchlouisville.com
Set at the bottom of the Louisville Marriott Downtown, Porch offers an array of breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner options with a modern, Southern flare. Reservations are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but walk-ins are welcome, too.
Proof on Main
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: proofonmain.com
Enjoy your first meal of the year amid a plethora of artwork at Proof on Main, which is open all day on January 1. If you decide to pop by for dinner, start with the charred octopus with bagna cauda, lime, and toast β a staple since day one β and the Kentucky Stack Cake, a decadent dessert made with lemon buttercream, almond, and buttermilk whip.
Red Lobster
Neighborhoods: Multiple
More Info + Holiday Hours:Β redlobster.com
For seafood, pasta, or steaks, Red Lobster locations in St. Matthews, Clarksville, and Downtown Louisville will be open on New Yearβs Day. You can order meals to go, too β choose from a couple of pre-set feasts or build your own. Each offers four servings of mains, sides, and biscuits.
Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: repeallouisville.com
Head to Whiskey Rowβs only oak-fired steakhouse anytime on New Yearβs Day, as the restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu showcases a variety of steaks, seafood, and side dishes, plus more than 200 spirits and specialty cocktails.
Sapporo Grill & Sushi
Neighborhood: Deer Park
More Info + Holiday Hours: sapporolouisville.com
Join the folks at Sapporo Grill & Sushi this January 1 in a relaxed atmosphere that showcases the traditions of pristine quality fish and family-style Japanese fare. Reservations are recommended.
The Silver Dollar
Neighborhood:Β Clifton
More Info:Β whiskeybythedrink.comΒ
Head to The Silver Dollar for brunch, lunch, dinner, or drinks, as the Louisville staple is open all day on January 1. Try something from the seasonal cocktail menu, which features fun drinks with wintery ingredients like chamomile and apple cider.
Steak & Bourbon
Neighborhood: Downtown & East Louisville
More Info + Holiday Hours: steak-bourbon.com
Both Steak & Bourbon locations will be serving up New Yearβs Day dinner, featuring a variety of steaks, burgers, and fresh sides that fans have come to know and love. Reservations are recommended.
Swizzle Dinner & Drinks
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours: swizzle25.com
Enjoy a New Yearβs Day dinner with a side of sweeping city views. The Swizzle menu features prime steaks, sustainable seafood, local produce, and unique cocktails. For a fun take on a classic cocktail, try the 1910 Old Fashioned, made with 1910 Old Forester whiskey and served in a box filled with smoke; itβs an homage to the fire that took hold of the Old Forester distillery in 1910. Reservations are recommended.
The Village Anchor
Neighborhood: Anchorage
More Info + Holiday Hours: villageanchor.com
This cozy village bistro boasts a Southern-inspired menu with one-of-a-kind options for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Fan favorites include the green chili wontons, red velvet pancakes, and the ahi tuna salad. Reservations are suggested.
Waffle House
Neighborhoods: Multiple
More Info + Holiday Hours:Β wafflehouse.com
Waffle House is known for serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day β and that doesnβt change on New Yearβs Day. Everything from waffles and burgers to hash brown bowls and steak dinners will be available for dine-in or carryout.
Walkerβs Exchange
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info + Holiday Hours:Β walkerslouisville.com
Walkerβs Exchange is open all day on January 1. For breakfast, enjoy made-to-order waffles and omelets. Snag Southern favorites like fried green tomatoes or shrimp and grits for lunch and dinner.
Happy 2025!
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Lennie Omalza
Originally from Hawaii, Lennie Omalza is a Louisville-based freelance writer of over 18 years. Lennie is a yoga-loving foodie who travels as often as she can and enjoys writing about food, homes, and weddings. You can find more of Lennie's work at Eater, Hawaii Home & Remodeling, and The Louisville Courier-Journal.