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Proof on Main

702 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 (Central Business District)
502-217-6360
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Ranked #23 of 1,089 restaurants in Louisville
Price range: $31 - $31
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Central Business District
Cross street: 7th
Description: Inspired by the culinary traditions of Italy and the American South, and the menus focus on supporting the region’s sustainable farmers and producers. Housed in five historic buildings in downtown Louisville, Proof on Main is part of the award-winning 21c Museum Hotel. The dining room is one of the most striking public spaces in the city, with rotating installations of contemporary art by local and internationally-acclaimed artists alike.
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Muncie, Indiana
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

The swordfish was delectable and cooked to my specifications. The bourbon cocktail with the lemon twist and blackberry garnish was a perfect way to start. Dessert was the selection of gelato and sorbet. I thought the chocolate cherry was the best, but friends disagreed whether popcorn or rhubarb were better. They were all good. Service is smooth, and the server... More

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Newark, Delaware
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

This is a bit pricey, but very well done restaurant in the hotel 21c. A very different menu but everything was prepared nicely and presented well. The service staff was great. Not inexpensive, but a good choice. We had both dinner and breakfast at Proof as we were staying in the hotel.

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

A fun place to go to with a group of friends. Wander around the museum first and then head to the restaurant.we were with a large group and service was a bit slow. Food was good, interesting and eclectic. Bone Marrow appetizer was excellent. Someone in our party ordered a steak which was not up to par, they took it... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

It is located in a museum hotel and you should definitely take the time to walk around before or after you meal. The art is cool and the bathrooms are well-designed as well. Love the large bourbon selection. The porkchop here was amazing. The portion was extremely generous and the sweet peas, sweet pea vines and pea puree were all... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

I visited Proof recently for a business lunch. Courteous service, excellent food (Chef Wallace is hitting on all cylinders), perfect portions for lunch, and we were in and out in under an hour.

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DeLand, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

In town for a meeting and had the luxury to meet up with my colleague. Brunch was nice, but dinner was great and the staff fun, friendly, and knowledge. The vegetarian options were unique and delightful. I loved the warm ricotta! My colleague loved the bones plate and scallops. The wine: 2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Kennedy was also nice.... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This is a fun, lively bar. Very groovy inside with all the modern art. The bartenders are great, as are the cocktails!

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Cleveland, Ohio
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16 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

We ate here after getting back from Paris, France. Proof compared very well to some of the best places we ate at overseas and was far better than many!

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Woodstock, Vermont
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

We were staying at the hotel and thought we had to eat here. Was it good yes....was it fantastic...no, but our expectations were high.. The starter we shared of charred squid was exceptional. Full of flavour and taste. We then followed this with a bison tartar, which I was disappointed with. It was not bad, but simply the meat lacked... More

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Louisville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

We enjoyed pre-dinner drinks at the bar and a great meal. Although the menu changes, we found many of our favorites listed. The calamari appetizer was very good and the bison burger did not disappoint. The melon cotton candy that comes with the bill is wonderful.

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