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The Stave, Frankfort, KY

The Stave

4.5
4.5
226 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
5711 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY 40383

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
We are NO LONGER accepting online reservations through Opentable. Please visit our Facebook page to book an online reservation! You may also always feel free to call us directly.

A Kentucky Bourbon Trail Restaurant and bourbon bar on the bank of Glenn's Creek, featuring elevated Kentucky-inspired cuisine, a full bar with specialty cocktails, and a beautiful covered patio. Ideally located (within a 4 mile span) between Woodford Reserve Distillery, Glenn's Creek Distillery and the newly opened Castle & Key Distillery on McCracken Pike! Enjoy a beautiful Kentucky day at the Stave!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Contemporary Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon, Tue 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jon Sanning
  • Catering
    The Stave Caters! Please call the restaurant at 859-879-0101 to ask about our Bourbon Pairing or Gin Pairing menus!
  • Private party facilities
    The Stave is available for private events! Bourbon Pairing and Gin Pairing dinners are our specialty! Please call the restaurant at 859-879-0101 for reservation rates.
  • Neighborhood
    Versailles
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 226 people are saying

The Stave reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

226 Reviews
  1. ToddB VIP

    Detroit29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my third time visiting The Stave. The food is simply outstanding and the service was great. While out doing the bourbon trail make this your dinner stop!

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  2. JuliaP

    Louisville21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, server and host were super sweet, and we thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon at The Stave! Can’t wait to go back again.

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  3. StevenS VIP

    Louisville75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good place to have brunch.

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  4. allenh VIP

    Orlando53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    good food, good service, bit pricey but overall nice.

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  5. DonnaG VIP

    Louisville41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second visit and it’s was excellent on all accounts!!

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  6. KatieS

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! The food was great and very filling. Wanted something on the lunch menu and they accommodated with no questions asked.

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  7. AnitaB

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Stave is real culinary gem in Woodford County. Ably managed with wonderful food, we were last there on February 15. The place was packed and yet, we noticed that an unsuspecting couple who had driven from Winchester without a reservation were accommodated. We did not feel rushed in the least. The cocktails are well-crafted and the food is adventurous but local which we love. If I have a negative, it would be that I wish the wine selection was more robust but it is all good. Big thumbs up all around.

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  8. Unhappycustomer

    Louisville1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My husband and I went for Valentine’s Day. We were sat in a covered porch when it was 40 degrees outside. We had reservations we had put in a day in advance. When we sat down, we had requested to the waiter if we could sit down that we were getting cold. He told us “I don’t know, I would have to ask the general manager.” He then said he would turn on the heaters for us. My husband ordered a veil t-bone for $23 and it had about 2 oz of meat on it. We have never been there before but the whole experience was terrible. We won’t be back.

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  9. 1basque

    Louisville26 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had no table for our reservation. Sat at bar for awhile watching the bartender reading drink recipes trying to make a Manhattan. Finally seated but waited over thirty minutes for someone to take our order. Finally put some cash on the table for the drinks and walked out. So can’t report on the food!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, wonderful people! Super cute atmosphere

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FAQs

The Stave offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 879-0101.

The Stave is rated 4.5 stars by 226 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Stave

5711 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY 40383

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Versailles
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon, Tue 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Contemporary Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jon Sanning
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    The Stave Caters! Please call the restaurant at 859-879-0101 to ask about our Bourbon Pairing or Gin Pairing menus!
  • Private party facilities
    The Stave is available for private events! Bourbon Pairing and Gin Pairing dinners are our specialty! Please call the restaurant at 859-879-0101 for reservation rates.
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