Proof on Main
With a sophisticated atmosphere, Proof highlights
local products in everything from the food to the
votive candles and art installments. The bison burger
and the pan-roasted octopus have garnered praise,
as have the signature cocktails. Executive chef
Levon Wallace continues the vision of Proof's original
chef, Michael Paley, who left for Cincinnati to open a
restaurant for the 21c hotel group. Breakfast/lunch/
dinner daily. Reservations highly recommended 702
W. Main St., 217-6360 proofonmain.com. VF. O. FB.
LN. $$$$.
Rivue
The attraction here is the view from a spectacular
perch on the 25th foor of the Galt House's West
Tower, courtesy of two revolving dining rooms that
provide a panorama of both sides of the Ohio River.
The dinner menu incorporates infuences from classic
American and European cuisines. Dinner Tues.-Sat.;
brunch Sun. Reservations recommended. 140 N.
Fourth St., 568-4239 rivue.com. VF. FB. $$$$.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
This deluxe national chain's perch atop the Kaden
Tower makes it a prime dinner destination. Enjoy tender signature steaks, Maine lobster, and an awardwinning wine list along with a view of the city. Dinner
daily. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business
casual. 6100 Dutchmans Lane, 479-0026 ruthschris.
com. CF. VF. O. FB. $$$$$.
Sway
A year-old restaurant in the Hyatt Regency on
Fourth Street, Sway stands for "Southern way" and
features Southern staples like fried green tomatoes
and chicken-fried steak. Try some of the local fare,
such as bourbon pecan French toast, or free-range
chicken with asparagus. We recommend the peach
sweet tea. Open daily. 311 S. Fourth St., 581-1234
FB. $$$.
Vincenzo's
Sicilian-born Gabriele brothers Vincenzo and Agostino present Italian cuisine in luxurious style. The extensive menu includes a variety of veal preparations,
a Caesar salad made tableside, a selection of pastas
and rich desserts. Lunch/dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner Sat.
Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual.
150 S. Fifth St., 580-1350 vincenzositalianrestaurant.
com. VF. O. FB. $$$$$.
Winston's Restaurant
at Sullivan University
www.highlandcleaners.com
Staffed by Sullivan University culinary students,
Winston's has an elegant dining room and ambitious
plates infused with the energy of the students. It also
serves the city's best and only "Not Brown" — a dish
of fried green tomatoes layered with shrimp, crab,
spinach and Mornay sauce. Lunch/dinner Fri.-Sat.;
brunch Sun. Reservations recommended. Dress:
Business casual. 3101 Bardstown Road, 456-0980
winstonsofouisville.com. VF. FB. $$$$$.
Z's Oyster Bar & Steakhouse
Tender, all-prime Midwestern steaks and delicious
oysters (shipped in from the West Coast) are the
namesakes and highlights of Z's, which has locations
downtown and in Hurstbourne. More than than 600
wine selections, and daily seafood specials are available, too. Lunch Mon.-Fri. at both locations; dinner
daily at the Hurstbourne location; dinner Mon.-Sat. at
the downtown location. Reservations recommended.
Dress: Business casual. 115 S. Fourth St., 855-8000;
101 Whittington Pkwy., 429-8000 zsoyster.com. FB.
$$$$$.
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