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First floor - dining area - Beyond the Sun Restaurant, Louisville, KY

Beyond the Sun Restaurant

3.9
3.9
178 Reviews
$30 and under
Global, International
1023 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Elevate your dining experience at our two-tiered establishment. On the first floor, savor the diverse selection of steaks, pasta, and seafood. Ascend to the second-floor lounge bar, where a vibrant atmosphere awaits with a tempting array of bar food delights, including burgers, chicken wings, pizza, and more. Indulge in the best of both worlds, where culinary excellence meets casual comfort.

​For aficionados of fine spirits, our extensive bourbon and tequila selection is a true revelation. Sip on Kentucky's liquid gold, indulge in the smoky notes of tequila, or savor our special handcrafted cocktails that are a fusion of creativity and mixology expertise. Our bar is your gateway to an unrivaled spirits experience.

Not a fan of bourbon or tequila? No worries! We also offer an impressive selection of craft beers that cater to every beer lover's dream. Explore our carefully curated beer menu, featuring local and international brews, and discover your new favorite.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 178 people are saying

Beyond the Sun Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beyond the Sun Restaurant boasts a "great atmosphere" and "delicious drinks," with standout dishes like shrimp skewers and calamari. The decor is "very elegant and date worthy," and the staff receives praise for being "smiling happy servers." However, some guests note inconsistencies in service and food quality.

178 Reviews
  1. Anthony

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super fun place! Great food! Went for wife’s birthday service was great
    Beyond the Sun RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you! We’re so happy you chose us to celebrate your wife’s birthday. We’re glad you had a great time with the food and service. Hope to see you again soon! 🎉🍽️🎂

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  2. Patricia VIP

    Louisville487 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were all very impressed with Beyond the Sun, especially after not hearing of it before. There were 7 family members enjoying Easter together for lunch. We tried the Ferris wheel appetizer served in small baskets on a wheel that you could spin. Everything was fried: calamari, cheese, pickles, etc…& two different sauces with it. I had the caprese salad which was very big & filling & delicious, my husband had a huge burger that was good too…everyone had lots of food & enjoyed everything we ordered…Patricia was our wonderful waitress & did a fantastic job. We will definitely go back again!
    Beyond the Sun RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you and your family enjoyed the food and had a great time. Patricia will be so happy to hear your compliments. We can’t wait to welcome you back!

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  3. Jacob VIP

    Louisville2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    You’re paying for the atmosphere more than anything. Food was average at best.

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  4. Quannie

    Louisville1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance, service and drinks were great! The food…..not so much. The crab cakes were very fishy and tasted like they were bought months ago at a local grocery store, pre-made. Caesar salad dressing tasted odd. It wasn’t Caesar dressing, it almost tasted like an unseasoned ranch. The fried chicken was dry and tough, like they just refried it from the day before. The Greek salad, roasted chicken and the chicken sandwich were all good.
    Beyond the Sun RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the ambiance, service, and some of the food. We're truly sorry the other dishes didn't meet your expectations, and we'll use your comments to improve. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us.

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  5. Toresa VIP

    Louisville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant is beautiful and such a vibe but the entertainment did not fit the customer demographics. Maybe a jazz or violinist would be better fit. a folk guitarist on a Saturday with that style restaurant and food did not fit. I felt bad for the musician bc we were better off him not playing
    Beyond the Sun RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the ambiance and vibe. We’ll definitely take your suggestion into consideration regarding the entertainment for future events. Your input is valuable, and we appreciate you sharing it with us.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place but disappointed that people were smoking marijuana. The smell was not pleasant.
    Beyond the Sun RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the smoke. We strive to provide a comfortable atmosphere for everyone and will be looking into this. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have you back soon!

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  7. Jackie

    Louisville1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were greeted by a hostess that was very friendly but right away. I noticed the seating was a little too close for me so she accommodated us by allowing us to go upstairs and find better seating. We ordered drinks and food right away. Our drinks came out very pretty and tasted great however, 45 minutes later the waitress came to let us know that the party of 10 was taking priority and it was going to be a while longer, and if we would want to order drinks. I honestly wasn’t looking to just get wasted that night so we turned down her suggestion. I felt like they were putting their inability to plan for the night on us as the customer I felt like she should’ve offered us a plate of appetizers and an apology. However, their food eventually came, but unfortunately, it was only one of our entrées that was extremely over dried out chicken and a plate of pasta that was not edible. I was looking for a fine dining experience and I’ve never in my life been served entrée separately. This place just kept making mistake after mistake: I’ve been served better food in a cafeteria. We asked for our check for the drinks and left. Thank goodness O’Shea’s is across the street and they saved all night.
    Beyond the Sun RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience, and we sincerely apologize for the long wait and the issues with your food. This is certainly not the experience we want to provide. We’ll be addressing your feedback with our team to improve the service and food quality moving forward. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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  8. Alex

    Baltimore11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good but I feel like it was way overpriced. For the money the portion size should be bigger, but they are small. I wish them luck but I won’t be going back there again.
    Beyond the Sun RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the food, but we understand your concerns about the pricing and portion sizes. We’ll take your comments into consideration as we work to improve. We appreciate you sharing your experience.

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  9. NadineM

    Louisville2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Waited so long on our food , the veggie option was awful, couple of friends meals were already cold when they came…very disappointing
    Beyond the Sun RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    We’re really sorry to hear about the wait and the quality of the food. This isn’t the experience we want to provide, and we’ll work on improving both our service and food quality. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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  10. Leyna

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Un lugar magnífico para pasar en familia súper recomendable
    Beyond the Sun RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    ¡Gracias por tu recomendación! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste del lugar en familia. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo pronto! 😊🌟

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FAQs

Beyond the Sun Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 384-5426.

Beyond the Sun Restaurant is rated 3.9 stars by 178 OpenTable diners.

Beyond the Sun Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Central Kentucky
  4. Louisville
  5. Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Beyond the Sun Restaurant

1023 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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