+ Wild Eggs (Breakfast) Tis wildly (ex- cuse the pun) popular breakfast and lunch spot is an ode to the egg. Te dining room features egg art and even egg-shaped salt and pepper shakers. Te creatively titled offerings include "Violet You're Turning Violet" blueberry pancakes and "Crispy Hippie Crunch" granola waffles. Break- fast/lunch daily. 3985 Dutchmans Lane, 893-8005; 1311 Herr Lane, 618-2866; 153 English Station Road, 618-3449 crackinwildeggs.com. $$.
FINE DINING (STEAK)
Eddie Merlot's Famous for its prime aged beef and extensive wine list, this upscale chain makes a great setting for drinks or appetizers after work. Eddie Merlot's location at Fourth and Muhammad Ali makes it a great place to enjoy dinner on weekends while watching patrons of neighboring Fourth Street Live! gear up for the night. Dinner nightly. Reserva- tions recommended. Dress: Business ca- sual. 455 S. Fourth St. Ste. 102, 584-3266 eddiemerlots.com. $$$$$.
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Te concept of the traditional New York steakhouse meets Las Vegas glamour with offerings that include dry-aged in-house lamb, lobster and sushi. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Res- ervations highly recommended. Dress: Business casual. 325 W. Main St., 584- 0102 jeffruby.com. $$$$$.
Morton's, The Steakhouse Tis luxuri- ous Windy City steakhouse chain is fa- mous for big steaks, jumbo seafood, and its fine wine list. Nameplates on lockers holding private wine collections read like a who's who in Louisville. Dinner daily. Reservations recommended. Dress: Busi- ness casual. 626 W. Main St., 584-0421 mortons.com. $$$$$.
Ruth's Chris Steak House Tis deluxe national chain's perch atop the Kaden Tower makes it a prime dinner desti- nation. Enjoy tender signature steaks, Maine lobster, and an award-winning wine list along with the view of the city. Dinner daily. Reservations recommend- ed. Dress: Business casual. 6100 Dutch-
mans Lane, 479-0026 ruthschris.com. $$$$$.
Z's Oyster Bar & Steakhouse Ten- der, all-prime Midwestern steaks and delicious oysters are the namesakes and highlights of this restaurant. Te wine list offers more than 600 selections, and daily seafood specials are available as well. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily. Reserva- tions recommended. Dress: Business ca- sual. 101 Whittington Pkwy., 429-8000 zsoyster.com. $$$$$.
www.ypal.org
The definitive guide to eating well in Louisville.
Publishing September 2012
For advertising information, call 625-0100 or email advertising@loumag.com
7.12 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE [93]