Naive Kitchen + Bar

Name: Naive Kitchen + Bar
Address: 1001 E Washington St, Louisville, KY, United States, 40206
Telephone: (502) 749-7856
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

24 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

1001 E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40206

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Charming

FRESH, LOCAL, INSPIRED FARE
Escape to the warmth and passion of Latin-inspired cuisine at Naive. Our vibrant dishes are a fiesta for your senses, bursting with bold flavors, zesty spices, and the freshest ingredients. Experience Mexico, Cuba, Peru, and other culinary creations in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon, Thu, Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 749-7856
Website
https://eatnaive.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Richter

Location
1001 E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40206
Neighborhood
Butchertown
Cross street
Corner of Wenzel and East Washington
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Happy Hour 🍻
Multiple dates available
Unwind, sip, and savor at Naïve Kitchen + Bar with our Happy Hour—a perfect blend of handcrafted drinks and flavorful small plates in the heart of Louisville. 🍷 Drink Specials – House Red, White, Bubbles, House Marg & House Draft 🍽 Small Plate Specials – Delicious, seasonally inspired bites perfect for sharing (or not!) Whether you're winding down after work or starting the evening early, join us for great flavors, laid-back vibes, and good company from 3 to 5 PM.

Pambazo Sandwich $16.00
Chorizo Rojo, Potato, Slaw, Black Beans, Salsa Verde
Double Smash Burger $16.00
Two Smash Patties, Aji Burger Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Cheese
Chicken Torta $16.00
Grilled Chicken, Oaxacan Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Peruvian Green Sauce, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Chile Relleno Sandwich$16.00
Stuffed with Oaxacan Cheese, Black Bean and Corn Salsa, Topped with Guajillo Salsa, Avocado Creme and Topped with Lettuce

Rice Bowl or Salad

Rice Bowl or Salad $12.00
Choice of Rice or Mixed Green Base with Yams, Texas Caviar, Pickled Onions, Mole, Salsa Verde
- Chicken Tinga $4.00
- Grilled Verlasso Salmon $6.00
- Hangar Steak $8.00
- Pork $4.00

Appetizers + Shareables

Chili Spiced Nut/Pepita Mix $5.00
Empanada (single)$5.00
Chicken Tinga. Served with Peruvian Green Sauce
Blistered Peppers $6.00
Tossed in White Mole
Tuna Ceviche Tacos $18.00
Tuna, Citrus, Mango Salsa, Avocado
Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates $5.00
With Fresno Chili Jam

What 24 people are saying

Naive Kitchen + Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Great for brunch
Central Kentucky
Good for groups
Central Kentucky
Healthy
Central Kentucky
Neighborhood gem
Louisville
Great for brunch
Louisville
Good for groups
Louisville
Healthy
Louisville
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Naive Kitchen + Bar delights with "amazing" Latin-inspired dishes and "incredible" cocktails. Guests rave about the "wonderful" ambiance and attentive service. Highlights include the taco ceviche, empanadas, and Nutella flan. With a revamped menu and a cozy atmosphere, it's a "fantastic" spot for happy hour, brunch, or a memorable dinner.

24 Reviews

A
Anna
Louisville7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the new Naive! We split the Hanger Steak, Ceviche Tacos, and Esquites! All were INCREDIBLE! Will definitely be back!
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Stevonte
Louisville1 review
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Salt levels were good in the food. Servers were amazing!
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Amie
Louisville2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing meal and great portion sizes. I had the Tuna Ceviche and Steak, both were delicious! I'm so stoked I had booked. Thanks for the great food.
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Sarah
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This a great spot for Happy Hour. The food was delicious as well as the drinks. The staff were also attentive.
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Denise
Louisville6 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
While the service was excellent, the overall impression of the food would not compel us to return. The best dish we had was the garlic shrimp appetizer.
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Carlyn
Louisville2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVED the revamped Naive. Sat outdoors and watched the sunset. Great service, incredible cocktails, and delicious food. Will go back soon. A+ experience!
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Josh
Louisville4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Solid food. Good drinks. Nice atmosphere before LouCity game. Seemed a tad understaffed. Overall great experience
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William VIP
Louisville2 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was good however the service was not so good. We ordered our food, which was 3 different items, they brought us 2 and we finished. We had to ask about the third item it was about 15 minutes later it showed up. Never ask us for any refills, we had to ask and took them another 15 minutes to bring. I asked for the check and they finally gave it to us 10 minutes later. Service was not very good at all.
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Catherine
Louisville6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Avocado Margarita is highly recommended because it was really good, sweet and spicy. Also the Pineapple Passionfruit Sour is the best too. I highly suggest to try Chicken empanadas and their green sauce. It is good too.
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Amber
Atlanta19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and cocktails were delicious! We were in town for a conference and decided to try based on gluten free reviews. Worth it!
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FAQs

Naive Kitchen + Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 749-7856.

Naive Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

1001 E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40206

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Wenzel and East Washington
Neighborhood
Butchertown
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon, Thu, Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Richter
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://eatnaive.com/
Phone number
(502) 749-7856

Naive Kitchen + Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Happy Hour 🍻

Menu

Sandwiches + Burgers

Pambazo Sandwich $16.00

Double Smash Burger $16.00

Chicken Torta $16.00

Chile Relleno Sandwich$16.00

Rice Bowl or Salad

Rice Bowl or Salad $12.00

Appetizers + Shareables

Chili Spiced Nut/Pepita Mix $5.00

Empanada (single)$5.00

Blistered Peppers $6.00

Tuna Ceviche Tacos $18.00

Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates $5.00

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Naive Kitchen + Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Naive Kitchen + Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information