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Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville Reviews List
Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Fourth Street Live! is home to the first ever Maker's Mark Bourbon House and Lounge. Upon entering guests are greeted by custom art-glass created especially for Maker's Mark Bourbon House and Lounge.
The 57' long wood topped bar is outlined in marble and back lit with soft white lightning. Maker's Mark Bourbon House and Lounge houses over 70 Kentucky distilled bourbons.
Our ambiance and culinary expertise combined offers you the ultimate dining experience. It's the personal touches and attention to detail that will make your Maker's Mark evening one to remember.
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47 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 47 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(18)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(14)
- romantic(12)
- hot spot(10)
- fit for foodies(9)
- vibrant bar scene(9)
- good for groups(7)
Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville Reviews List
Review 1 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went for Mithers Day and was disappointed. The King Crab Legs were not king very misleading. The rest of the food was ok. Would not go back"
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 2 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Eating along 4th street was fun. Good people watching while you drink and eat."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 3 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Markers mark hit the mark!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"By far the most perfectly cooked filet that I have had in my life! Presentation was excellent w both veggies and potato sticks. We were impressed. Can you do it again. .?"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had lunch at Makers Mark today and really expected more based on the overall rating it has here on open table. There is no question that the decor is great and I can imagine that at night it is a great stop as part of the 4th street area, but to have it rated in excess of 4 stars overall is outright disrespectful to other great restaurants in louisville rated at that level. The food we had was fair "local bar" food at best."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2007
Special Features: late-night find, hot spot
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Review 5 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were very pleased with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were very pleased with our overall experience. At first, it was very noisy. The bar cleared out a little and the rest of our experience was awesome. The food was excellent and came to our table in a timely manner. Our server was fantastic! He made great suggestions on meals. I wanted a frozen drink but the bar doesn't make frozen drinks. I tried a mixed drink. The next time I ordered a drink, the bar was out of mint. Our server offered me a free drink on the house because they didn't have a couple of things that I wanted. I was super impressed!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
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Review 6 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not as high quality as I expected
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The goat cheese appetizer is yummy. The one food item I would highly recommend. Our entrees were ho hum and boring
Spareribs: just okay. Something I could duplicate at home. Bbq sauce too sweet. Not impressed.
Pork loin needed a sauce and was tough. Potatoes were undercooked. Just not impressive food. I maybe had too high of expectations but
Was very let down and will not dine there again. Im a foodie and truly enjoy trying new things and am
Saddened that this place was not great
Server was excellent though. And the wine pour was generous."
Spareribs: just okay. Something I could duplicate at home. Bbq sauce too sweet. Not impressed.
Pork loin needed a sauce and was tough. Potatoes were undercooked. Just not impressive food. I maybe had too high of expectations but
Was very let down and will not dine there again. Im a foodie and truly enjoy trying new things and am
Saddened that this place was not great
Server was excellent though. And the wine pour was generous."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 7 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
For the price it was not great.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For the price it was not great."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
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Review 8 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I was very familiar with Maker's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I was very familiar with Maker's Mark as a previous Linen Supplier with Universal but never had the opportunity to dine there. My wife and I have eaten at many of the participating 502 restaurants in the past and she wanted to try Maker's. The food was excellent. It was a very good evening. Thanks."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
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Review 9 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Tyrone and Terry out on the town
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First time going prior to a concert downtown. Love the modern design and the seemingly endless bar. The taste of the food was a little of a surprise as I did not expect this from a "Whiskey Inspired Bar/ Restaurant". I had Shrimp and Grits which were excellent. My wife had a Filet, which was also excellent. Great and personable service. Will have to come back many times. Ambiance made us feel young again."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
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Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Wonderful steaks and many great bourbon drink options on the menu too! This is one of our favorite places to eat when we are in town visiting from Cincinnati! The ambiance is beautiful and perfect for celebrations or a nice dinner out."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food over priced.... service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food over priced.... service slow... not impressed... loud all around"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
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Review 12 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Very Disappointed
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Big lover of Marker's Mark Bourbon, so when I saw this place on the 502 restaurant week, we picked it as one of our places to visit. The atmosphere was nice and the service was okay (nothing outstanding but decent). We got our food and the plating was beautiful. Then we tasted it. I had the hen and my date had the smoked salmon. The hen was smoked to the point it was unchewable. I thought I just had a bad piece, so I tried the other. It was just as bad. I sent it back and ordered the petit filet. Again, the plating was beautiful, but the food was just okay. Her salmon was okay, but for a dinner of $70 I wish we had passed. Overall, while the place looks nice, the plating is beautiful, the food preparation just isn't."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
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Review 13 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We traveled over 3 hours and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We traveled over 3 hours and were looking forward to a romantic dinner. Our server was excellent and the food was outstanding. I had the grilled salmon and my partner had the ribeye special. our appetizer was perfect. we had the goat cheese skillet. The seating was poor and uncomfortable. We were at a two top, I was on a bench/couch and my partner was across from me in a chair. The next table was so close that we didn't feel we could speak without being overheard, as we couldn't help but overhear everything the next couple said. We were too far away from each other so that we couldn't lean back to relax and hear each other speak. It was so cold that I had to keep my coat on at all times. I will not be visiting this restaurant again."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 14 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
we really enjoyed our valentines
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"we really enjoyed our valentines dinner. will be back with friends"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not worth the money or effort.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They sat us at a table for two, which sound romantic, but it wasn't. I sat on the inside which had an adjoined bench; I was uncomfortably close to two strangers, one on each side of me. My husband sat on the outside of the table, in a plush lounge chair that forced him to sit further away from the table. We were unable to hear one another talk without having to yell across the divide. I heard more of our neighbor's conversations than I did of our own.
The food was also unmemorable. I won't say that it wasn't good, it was fine, but not good enough to do again. My husband order his steak medium-well - it was bloody. My chicken saltimboca was so salty that I couldn't finish it. We opted for desert and after-dinner drink elsewhere."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Rushed!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good, but waitress rushed us from the time we sat down."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
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Review 17 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My wife and I were there for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I were there for Valentines Day. Everything was fine except seating. We were practically sharing a table with complete strangers. Way to close together for a nice romantic evening."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 18 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
the food and service was great.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the food and service was great."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 19 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Bad Service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was terrible. It took over an hour to get our food. The couple next to us were sat and ordered after us and were finished eating before we were even served our meal. Our waitress never apologized to us just kept telling us the number of tickets ahead of us."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
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Review 20 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Subdued lighting - cozy setting.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Subdued lighting - cozy setting. Very prompt and friendly service. Good selection of beer,wines and spirits. Lots of choice in the menu and the food had lovely presentation and was served very hot. A very pleasant experience and we would go again if in Louisville again."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 21 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went here for a birthday Dinner.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went here for a birthday Dinner. Arrived early and hung out at the bar before being seated. The bar was cool and the bartender was really friendly and helpful, but wasn't pushy at all. Once we were seated, our waitress was really informative and cool. She quickly recognized that it was an intimate dinner and wasn't overbearing at all. She suggested great wines and an awesome dessert. Both of us got the filet for dinner and were amazed by the flavor and how perfectly it was cooked. Everything about the meal was perfect and we would definitely go back."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 22 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The ambiance of Maker's Mark
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The ambiance of Maker's Mark was delightful- it felt very warm and inviting. Service was great and the food came out in a timely manner. However, the food was not up to par for the prices we paid. My filet was overdone and the Maker's glaze completely overtook the steak. The mashed potatoes tasted worse than instant. I would have much rather stayed in Cincinnati and dined at one of Jeff Ruby's places for that amount of money. I at least know that I'm getting what I pay for."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic
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Review 23 for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Brunch at Fourth Street Live!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I was happy to be able to find Noah's Mill,
my preferred Bourbon to drink... One of the
best salmon sandwiches I've had in a long
time."
my preferred Bourbon to drink... One of the
best salmon sandwiches I've had in a long
time."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge-Louisville
Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate