My wife and I went here on a random Friday night. The food itself was quite good. At $200.00 for two people, I felt the food was a good value. However, the owner/manager (?) and hostess chewed on one of the waiters the whole night. I'm not sure what he did wrong, but they rode him for the two plus hours. The hostess cussed him out in front of the entire restaurant, telling him to stay on the other side of the restaurant. The owner/manager yelled at him from across the restaurant. For two hours, my wife and I had to listen to this poor man be berated. He never responded, just kept doing his job. It didn't matter what he did, the owner/manager was all over him. I cannot imagine working in that type of environment. It's a real shame because the food is quite good, but we can't support a business that treats their staff this way. As an employer myself, I know that there's a time and place for civilized and professional coaching of an employee. Cussing them out in front of a room full of customers is inappropriate. How they treated that employee ruined the evening for us.

I almost gave 4 stars because tge food was excellent but the service was really really slow. The owner is of an amazing and wonderful man.

Wonderful art deco atmosphere that brings you back in time. Excellent food; it helps if you can read a bit of French, the the menu is American with a few French dishes. Good wine selection. Great service, but do not expect fast service. It is more in the European tradition of leisurely dining.

Our only disappointment was that we didn't find out about this place sooner. The food, service and atmosphere were 10s across the board. I must say it was quite impressive to see the owner there working greeting each table and giving them proper attention and makings sure everything was perfect. We will be back!! We enjoyed the French Onion Soup 2 ebtres and 2 desserts. All I can say was it was amazing.

Recommended for blind dates, family with children, acquaintances that admire planes. This venue is located perfectly for patio dining where patrons can enjoy the take off and landing of various aircraft. Children are kept amused while waiting for dinner. If conversation lags there is often an aircraft to discuss. The waitstaff is friendly, the food arrived cooked as requested, the drinks kept topped off, and there were plenty of aircraft to discuss. Not recommended for those with anaphylaxis food allergies. Very interesting venue to visit. Children highly enjoyed the aircraft.

Are you kidding! This place is amazing. I would have had more photos but I ate the soup and crab cake too quickly. The food is amazing. Specials and regular menu items are always wonderful. Great ambiance. Great service. Very French and laid back. We’ve been coming here for years and plan on coming back for many more!

French dining at its finest. The BEST french restaurant in Louisville, better yet, in all of KY. Everything was super flavorful and the wait staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere is perfectly romantic and the decor is equally amazing.

Really awesome spot, you get to watch the airplanes at Bowman Field from the back patio, while enjoying dinner. And good drinks, good and service.

Super cool place tucked away at Bowman Field. Was seated on the back patio and able to watch small planes and helicopters take off. Food was great as well! Worth the stop for a special occasion.

Such a great environment. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was unlike any other. The wait staff was very friendly. If you enjoy good food and airplanes, this is the place to go. It was pretty busy so the servers didn’t come back to the table as often as I’d like, but it was still an amazing experience. Will definitely be returning frequently to enjoy my evenings.

Expectations were high, as it turns out much, much too high. Our experience was so mediocre that I suspect most of these reviews are fake. I liked the ambience , no complaints about wait staff, but food was incredibly disappointing. This was not fine dining. They should be arrested for calling what they served me a crab cake, but I'm sure the box they took it out of said "crab" somewhere towards the end of the ingredient list. The mushroom risotto was bland and crunchy, is that a French thing? My wife's pork chop was "interesting" and it was served with mac and cheese. Seriously, mac and cheese at a supposedly high end french restaurant. And I prefer my food be delicious rather than interesting, but at least she could eat her dinner. If you fall for the hype, like we did , order very carefully. I doubt you'll be back for a second chance.

This is my fiancé and I’s first time in Louisville and we were very excited to try Le Relais after seeing all the reviews. The place was old fashioned, but very classy which I loved and the drinks were some of the best we’ve had in a while. The food also was remarkably good overall - but the experience was marred by the terrible service. I’m a chef so I’m not usually one to get picky about service, but this service at a fine dining restaurant was unforgivable. First we were served the end pieces of a cold log of bread - which is, whatever - but when we wanted more it took two direct requests to have anyone bring us any. This is despite the fact that I saw servers coming out multiple times with fresh bread. Then when our entrees arrived we received a potato gratin that was completely undercooked. The potatoes were crunchy and dry instead of tender. When our server asked about our food we told her that everything tasted great except that the potatoes were undercooked. She proceeded to say nothing and do nothing. There was not so much as an apology or an offer of a different side dish. We aren’t the kind of people to make a big deal about these kinds of things but the potatoes were inedible. We ended up not eating them and we again told the staff when they came to take our plates what was wrong with the potatoes. Still no one said or did anything. In the meantime, the manager or maybe the owner was sitting at a table near us eating his own meal when he started to reprimand our server for talking too much and not waiting on her guests. We could hear everything he said and it was just odd for it to be so public. Overall it created such an uncomfortable environment for us - as if we weren’t wanted there - that we decided to skip dessert and get it somewhere else. We paid full price for everything despite not eating half of one of our entrees. I feel bad for giving the restaurant two stars as the food and drink were amazing (minus the undercooked potatoes) but the service for a fine dining restaurant - or any restaurant for that matter - was unforgivable. It definitely is consistent with other reviews we have read. It’s just terrible to feel ignored and uncared for at a restaurant like this. I normally never write negative reviews but I sincerely do not want other people’s experience to be ruined like ours was.

We took our friend here for her birthday dinner and it was fantastic! The charcuterie board, crab cake, and escargot starters were all superb. I got the lamb entree and it did not disappoint! But the highlight for me was the souffle they had on the specials list, I was absolutely blown away!!! This is a great restaurant for any occasion, but the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion for sure.

Came here for an anniversary dinner. We sat outside on the patio to watch the planes take off. Our server, Amy, was attentive and helpful. The cocktails were fine, but their wine selection is extensive and impressive. We started off with the crab cake and enjoyed it thoroughly. We recommend th starter to anyone dining there. We shared the chevre salad and enjoyed as a little palate cleanser and veggie break. We ended up splitting the scallops, which blew us away with the cohesive flavors of the ratatouille, the risotto, and the scallops. Everything was divine and delicious. We can't wait to come back and try more.

This is probably the worst dining experience of my life. My fiancé and I went here to celebrate a Valentine's Day 2023. I waited four months to write this review so that I would have a clear mind and wouldn't just review out of frustration. First, our reservation time was not honored, and we were made to wait in a tiny stairway for a table to open. It took about 10-15 minutes. We ordered an appetizer and while we were waiting another couple was seated at a table in front of us, about 20 minutes into being seated. (yep, 20 minutes and we had just ordered an appetizer.) 25 minutes or so later, OUR Stuffed Onion appetizer was presented to this couple even though they just ordered it less than 5 minutes before that. They were audibly shocked at how quick it was. Meanwhile, we were still waiting on ours. Probably 15 minutes later ours came out, which I am positive was supposed to be theirs. Oh well-- things happen. People make mistakes. Then before we were even done with the VERY underwhelming onion (especially for like $20!), the table in front of us got their entrees-- which looked to be the same that we ordered. I was appalled. Our server never came around to ask how things were or if we needed anything. She seemed much too concerned with the regulars that had filled the restaurant. When the entrees finally arrived, my meal was so salty I couldn't eat more than a few bites. The table in front of us ate their dessert and left while we had basically just received our entrees. Our waitress never came to ask how the food was-- just showed up at our table 30 minutes later and took his empty plate and my completely full plate and said that dessert would be out soon. She didn't seem to care that she took my entire meal back with her and didn't ask any questions. I was just so ready to leave at this point and we had already been there for WELL over an hour. I decided it wasn't worth my time to complain. Unfortunately, we couldn't leave because we had ordered a souffle for dessert prior, when we ordered our entrees. It took probably another 20-30 minutes to come out after our plates were taken. It was not sweet AT ALL. The texture was unlike any other souffle I've ever had, and we barely ate any of it. She finally brought the check; we handed over $130 cash with no tip and left. We have never not tipped. Even for poor service we typically tip at least 15% but there was NOTHING from this experience that deserved any additional money. We were one of the last patrons in the restaurant. Our meal took almost two full hours to conclude. I will never return. I've never been treated like this especially in a "Fine Dining" establishment.

First time here. Came to celebrate our 35th anniversary. Very underwhelmed, waitress was kind and helpful but seemed to be having problems with the kitchen. Slow to get food, one of our salads came out much later than the other, ordered espresso and dessert, espresso showed up promptly but dessert never did because of some issue in the kitchen. Final tab with tip was over $200.00 for the two of us, I expected much more.

Place was nice, cozy and classy. Food presentation great. Cast iron steak cooked to perfection ..the fries crisp but greasy and green beans tasteless..ratatouille was great. The sea bass was great all around. The Cream Brule was just ok..the profiteroles was good. Overall place was good . Server was great.

Le Relais (or the Relay) name dates back to what essentially was an early name for a place to stop and change out your horses, get a snack, take a nap, and head back out. So it makes sense it is in an airport terminal. However, I suspect unlike ‘le Relais’ from long ago, this is an up-scale high-end French restaurant. My wife and I make reservations for a Friday night and got what I suspect is one of last times for the night (7:15p). We arrived about 5 minutes early and were immediately greeted when we walked in the front door. There is no ‘lobby’, I suspect to maximize table count, you are in the dining area as soon as you step in. The place was very busy. The greeter seated us immediately and our experience began… Unlike other recent reviewers, we were immediately served by our bus boy with water and then moments later, our waiter, Jered, greeted us and brought menus. We ordered drinks and then with my indecision, a couple of visits later from Jered, we ordered. French onion soup, half-caesar salad and scallops for me, caesar and filet for her. Soup was border line on temperature, luke-warm, but the soup that engorged the crustini was still hot. I suspect that is a sign it sat a bit too long before they brought to me but it was hot in the kitchen, flavor was decent, nothing earth shattering. I would suggest skipping the french onion soup. Salads were good, lots of flavor, partly from anchovies which were in tiny pieces so you would hardly know they were there, but they bring the flavor. The scallops were amazing. Maybe the best I have ever had. The sides (broccolini mix and risotto) they were paired with were so-so, the raspberry reduced sauce was pretty bland and no real detectible raspberry notes from my palet. I think that sauce failed to elevate the dish as it was needed. The filet had a wine-reduction glaze which I think (I stole a bite from my wife) took away from the flavor of the filet some and I also think it was slightly over-cooked, but good none the less. Sides on that plate (potatoes and asparagus were solid wins). We did order the soufflé dessert and the tiramisu. If you like warm sweet creme things, you will love the soufflé (which I did). The tiramisu was light but full of flavor and just wonderful really. Then, my cappuccino arrived and the pairing with the tiramisu was like another level of experience all by itself. Skip the coffee, get the cappuccino, it was $2 more and you can thank me later. All in all the experience was very good. The staff was great, the food was very good. I just think for $200 (after tip) for two people it just didn’t meet the bar for me. Just not enough wow factor for the price. Maybe other dishes are their best. Better filets can definitely be had at other local establishments. The scallops and desserts and cappuccino were by far the big wins for me. I gave 5 stars, but they would be a 4.5 based on the wow factor to price ratio. We will go back someday, as it definitely is a unique place and worth a visit.

We visited this restaurant 23 years ago and had amazing memories. Yesterday we decided to have dinner here in honor of my birthday. And it was terrible. On the entire plate there were three thin rings of calamari, the rest was a fried dry substance. The husband was brought an appetizer , which consisted of three pieces of burned bread, several tiny pieces of good cheese and three half slices of salami. My main dish consisted of a bloody, wet piece of paper towel instead of a premium filet of beef. The asparagus was completely inedible. Seems like it’s been lying on a hot stove all evening and no longer has any taste or color. The same goes for mashed potatoes: its absolutely inedible! Oh, the Only 4 pieces of lamb ribs were edible and tasty. We just lost $178 and left completely hungry. The administrator, seeing we are not expecting after they brought us the appetizers, never show up again. almost all the food were lest on our plates. Oh! - I almost forgot: yes! I ate two pieces of warmed bread with two pieces of white mass that had nothing to do with a butter. I refused dessert in favor of my husband We left the restaurant hungry. But this is not the main thing: the main thing is that the reputation of the restaurant was destroyed. We won’t go ourselves and won’t recommend it to anyone. I only now understood why everyone to whom we recommended this restaurant was not delighted with it!

I was so excited about this place as it was our anniversary dinner and we'd heard good reviews. The wait staff was friendly, but the establishment was pretty dark and dated. The calamari (with sweet chili and garlic aioli) was excellent and very light. Everything else though... was completely flavorless. It was so bland and unseasoned. Skipped dessert because of it. Definitely not worth the price.

First time visiting this place and it was absolutely delightful. Our server was excellent and knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. Since this was for a birthday, we fully indulged. I am hesitant to order calamari as it is so rarely done well, but it is one of my husband's favorite appetizers. The calamari here was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. For our main dishes, we had scallops and the pork chop. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the mushroom risotto was a lovely accompaniment. The pork chop is possibly the best pork chop I've ever had, and my only disappointment with that ratatouille is that there wasn't more. The scallops is a slightly smaller dish so I shared my enormous pork chop with my husband, so keep that in mind when ordering. We finished the meal with the chocolate mousse and creme brulee. Both were very well done, but very straightforward. I've had as good versions elsewhere. The next time I would like to try the souffle. The cost is quite high and thus will be relegated to special events, but I would not be disappointed if I were taken here.

One of our favorite places to celebrate life events or just enjoy a lovely evening. Excellent staff, the vibe is just like in France, no rush, enjoy the food, great conversations, excellent cocktails. Everything on the menu is so tasty and delivered with good humor and class. Best French food in Louisville and the care that the owner shows makes this place top notch.

My partner Mark and myself had the pleasure of dinner at Le Relais last night. We were celebrating an anniversary. We opted to sit outside and watched the small planes fly in and out of Bowman field while leisurely enjoying a couple very well-crafted cocktails. A charcuterie board followed drinks and we had the opportunity to chat for a minute with Amy, our server, one of the smiling faces of the restaurant. She was an absolute delight and we felt welcomed and well taken-care of. Our steaks were beautifully cooked and when we had a small emergency at home Amy was able to expedite the entrees and facilitate a smooth and quick exit. Overall we would rate this restaurant higher than five stars, the service, ambiance and food quality went above and beyond expectations. Bravo to the ENTIRE staff from the host to the server and from the assistant server to the bartender. Well done and we will be back and also send guests staying at our B&B to enjoy this wonderful experience!

Just a wonderful dining experience everytime I go. Their food is fantastic, the service is excellent and the atmosphere intimate and inviting. Nice for a romantic date or a get-together with friends. Love this place!

I am only reviewing the staff at this restaurant. My friend was hit by a car while running near this restaurant tonight. The car drove off and my friend was able to make it to this restaurant and was bawling, asking for help and for someone to call her parents. THEY SENT HER AWAY AND TOLD HER TO GO ACROSS THE STREET AND ASK BEARNOS FOR HELP. Guess the atmosphere can’t handle a fellow, hurting human in need. These people make me sick and should be fired. Never, ever taking my family here.