LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LBF) — In the March 1 weekly edition, we take a look at area restaurants that are locally owned and the highest rated on Yelp.
Yelp identified businesses in the restaurant category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews in 2018. Yelp’s search results are based on an algorithm that is designed to provide the best responses based on a number of different factors, including review, ratings and number of reviews.
In the linked gallery, we provide you with the full list of 25 restaurants in photos. WARNING: This may make you hungry.
You'll notice in the slideshow that the Yelp rank of No. 21 is missing. Louisville Business First focused on locally owned restaurants. Panchitos Ice Cream & Taqueria at 2245 Bardstown Road is based in Lexington, and is ranked in Yelp's list of the 2018 best restaurants in Louisville.
You'll notice the dollar signs next to the price on the slides. Here's a rundown of the pricing description: $: Inexpensive; $$, moderate; $$$: pricey; $$$$: ultra high-end.
Five of the Best:
25. Feast BBQ at 909 E. Market Street
- Area of town: NuLu
- Yelp rank: 26
- Yelp rating: 4.5
- Price: $$
- Type of food served: Barbecue, American (traditional)
24. Shirley Mae's Cafe at 802 S. Clay Street
- Area of town: Smoketown
- Yelp rank: 25
- Yelp rating: 4.5
- Price: $
- Type of food served: Southern, soul food, beer bar
23. Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe at 2868 Frankfort Avenue
- Area of town: The Avenue, Crescent Hill
- Yelp rank: 24
- Yelp rating: 4.5
- Price: $$
- Type of food served: Bakeries, breakfast and brunch, cafes
22. Sidebar at 129 N. Second Street
- Area of town: Downtown, East Main
- Yelp rank: 23
- Yelp rating: 4.5
- Price: $$
- Type of food served: American (new), cocktail bars, burgers
21. Chik'n & Mi at 2319 Brownsboro Road
- Area of town: Clifton Heights
- Yelp rank: 22
- Yelp rating: 4.5
- Price: $$
- Type of food served: Chicken shop, ramen, bars
For the entire top 25, visit Louisville Business First's gallery on the best Louisville restaurants here.
