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Monk's Road Boiler House, Louisville, KY

Monk's Road Boiler House

4.6
4.6
182 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
131 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-1365

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
At Monk's Road Boiler House, our mission is to provide an exceptional dining experience that seamlessly blends the rich heritage of bourbon with the finest culinary artistry. We are dedicated to offering exquisite prime steaks, fresh seafood, and homemade pastas, all crafted with the highest quality ingredients and innovative techniques. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence, authenticity, and hospitality, we aim to create memorable moments for our guests, celebrate the culture of bourbon, and positively impact our community.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Distillery, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ciro Pirozzi

What 182 people are saying

Monk's Road Boiler House 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monk's Road Boiler House, nestled in the heart of Whiskey Row, promises "amazing service" and "delicious food" with "unique flavors" that captivate guests. The "atmosphere is very nice," offering a speakeasy vibe. Signature dishes like the "best steak in Louisville" and "fabulous pork chops" make it a "must-stop" destination.

182 Reviews
  1. John VIP

    Greensboro6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here twice. Great experience both times. Will always stop in when in Louisville😎. Bourbons great too!!🥃
    Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review, John. We are so happy you enjoyed your experience enough to come back a second time. We try to give a great experience to everyone that visits and are thrilled we hit the mark with you. Your kind words and high praise mean so much to us. We hope to serve you again soon! Best wishes, The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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  2. Stacie VIP

    Louisville19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pork chop is fabulous as well as the house old fashion. The Speakeasy is so fun with incredible cocktails. A hidden gem you must see.
    Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you for the nice review, Stacie. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the pork chop and old fashioned during your visit. We appreciate when people let us know about their experience here with us. Your high praise means so much. We hope to serve you again soon! Best regards, The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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  3. Rob

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Wonderful location right in the heart of Whiskey Row. Excellent experience!
    Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you for the amazing review, Rob. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service during your visit. We try to give everyone an amazing experience and are so happy we hit the mark with you. Your kind words and high praise mean so much to us. We hope to serve you again soon! Best wishes, The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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  4. John VIP

    Nashville19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of six and all really enjoyed their selections. Specifically the scallops were outstanding. Great service-
    Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review, John. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service during your visit. We try to give everyone an amazing experience and are thrilled we hit the mark with you. Your kind words and high praise mean so much to us. We hope to serve you again soon! Best wishes, The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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  5. George

    Louisville4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rachel (I think) was our waiter. First, she did an outstanding job. Very professional and friendly, knew the menu very well, made excellent recommendations. I remember the original store that was here, and they have really changed the layout and well done at that. All wood so it's a little noisy but not bad. For a Monday night in Louisville KY there was a nice crowd. The layout of the menu and how they serve it is interesting so you can have a big meal or almost small plate like. We had the oysters were fantastic, expensive but very good. Tip - use the vinegar that comes with the oysters. My co-worker had small portion of the risotto with shrimp and added scallops. It looked amazing and she said it was wonderful - and she comes from NY on the water where they have fresh seafood. I had the Tuna - seared perfectly nice and red in the center and warm it was very good. Now it is expensive, and portions are what they probably should be, but the food is amazing the atmosphere is very nice and the wait staff was wonderful. I highly recommend this place.
    Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for the amazing review, George. We really appreciate hearing about your experience. It is important to us that we provide everyone with excellent food and service, so we are thrilled to learn we did that for you. Your high praise and kind words mean so much to us. We hope to serve you again soon! Best wishes, The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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  6. Diane VIP

    Louisville28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved this restaurant even though the parking is a pain. The service was great and so was the food and drinks. There was a large party that was really loud and the, only closed the door once for a couple of minutes. They were really loud so it wasn't a relaxing dinner. I think on a normal night when they don't have a loud party or they keep the door shut it would be fine.
    Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you for the review, Diane. While we are sorry to hear that the noise level was too high, we are happy you enjoyed the rest of your visit. We appreciate feedback like yours so we can continue to grow. We hope to serve you again soon! Best wishes, The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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  7. Kerestin

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had the best experience! Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and offered great suggestions. Our dinner was 12/10! We will be returning!
    Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Kerestin. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service during your visit. We try to give everyone an amazing experience and are thrilled we hit the mark with you. Your kind words and high praise mean so much to us. We hope to serve you again soon! Best wishes, The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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  8. Michael

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing. The weight staff was great all in all a 10 out of 10.
    Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you for the amazing review, Michael. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. It is so wonderful to hear you enjoyed the food and service during your visit. Your kind words mean so much to us. We hope to serve you again soon! Best wishes, The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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  9. Paula

    Louisville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great find. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening on every level. The food was five star. Excellent portion sizes. Great cocktails, superb service. We also enjoyed learning about the history of the restaurant. Mark, the manager was just delightful . We will return !
    Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Paula. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the food, cocktails, and service during your visit. We try to give everyone a great experience and are thrilled we could do that for you. Your high praise means so much to us. We hope to serve you again soon! Best regards, The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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  10. Conroy

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for a date to celebrate my wife’s birthday. The service was top-notch and food was excellent. We ordered two cocktails and a flight of bourbon, and then the sommelier brought us each a half pour of white and red wine to go with our steak and scallop entrees. And that was complimentary! This works good for a date spot, but I do think it’s even better if you’re in a group. It’s a great spot to go if you’re visiting Louisville distilleries, looking for a post-work cocktail or to duck in before a game/concert. Highly recommend!
    Monk's Road Boiler HouseResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Conroy. We are so happy you enjoyed the food and service during your visit. It is important to us to give everyone a great experience, so we are thrilled to do that for you. Your kind words and high praise mean so much to us. We hope to serve you again soon! Best wishes, The Team at Monk's Road Boiler House

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
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131 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-1365

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Louisville
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Distillery, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ciro Pirozzi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
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