Levee Bourbon Lounge Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Levee Bourbon Lounge, a charming riverside haven in Louisville, KY, where culinary delights meet vibrant entertainment. This unique venue offers a diverse menu filled with high-end seafood and succulent steak options, alongside standout sides like griddle crispy mac and cheese and delightful brie appetizers, drizzled with a maple bourbon glaze. Patrons rave about the quality of dishes prepared with fresh ingredients, which hints at homemade care in every bite.
Beyond the excellent cuisine, the atmosphere is equally enticing; the outdoor covered patio provides stunning river views, making it a perfect spot for a romantic date or lively gathering. Guests frequently enjoy live music, creating an inviting and fun ambiance that enhances their dining experience. Whether you're savoring expertly crafted cocktails or dancing the night away, Levee Bourbon Lounge promises to be a memorable destination for food lovers and entertainment seekers alike.
Raw Bar
"V" Tower
Chilled 12 lb. lobster, King crab leg, colossal lump crab, Chesapeake and West Coast oysters, jumbo shrimp, peel & eat shrimp, and PEI mussels
River Tower
Chilled 12 lb. lobster, jumbo shrimp, Chesapeake oysters on the half shell, colossal lump crab, and PEI mussels
King Crab Legs
Steamed or chilled
Chilled Colossal Shrimp
Served with chipotle cocktail sauce
Peel & Eat Shrimp
Steamed or chilled
Half Pound Lobster
Steamed or chilled
Chesapeake Bay, VA
East Coast
Larger, smoother shells, higher salinity and mineral flavors
West Coast
Smaller, deeper, more jagged shells, tropical notes, brighter flavor and sweeter
Oysters on the Half Shell
Appetizers
Herb-Roasted, Garlic Butter Grilled Chesapeake Bay Oysters
12 dozen on the half shell with smoldering herbs
"V" Style Oysters
12 dozen topped with colossal lump crab spinach and artichoke dip, baked
Sauteed Mussels
Tossed in chipotle-lime broth with diced tomatoes, cilantro and a grilled baguette
Grilled Portabella
Layered with goat cheese, avocado puree, tomato chutney, pickled red onion and zesty greens
Crispy Tender Baby Back Ribs
Tossed in a jalapeno-buttermilk dressing and BBQ sauce, topped with fried onion straws
Crispy Jumbo Gulf Oysters
Served with chipotle cocktail and spicy remoulade
Colossal Lump Crab Tower
Over 1 lb. of 100% pure lump crab meat served with dijonnaise and warm balsamic butter dipping sauces
Crispy Phyllo-Encrusted Brie
Topped with a dried cherry, bourbon-sorghum glaze and toasted almonds
Char-Grilled Octopus
Served with twice-fried fingerling potatoes, accompanied by bacon-artichoke vinaigrette and roasted garlic aioli
House-Cured Local Charcuterie Board
Served with smoked bourbon mustard, seasonal pickled vegetables and lavash cracker
Artisan Cheese Board
Served with apricot mostarda, olive oil cured mushrooms and lavash cracker
Fried Brussels Sprouts and Country Ham
Tossed in a whole grain mustard vinaigrette and topped with shaved manchego cheese
Baked Lump Crab Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Topped with Parmesan cheese and served with a grilled baguette
Crispy Fried Avocado
Filled with gulf shrimp, bay scallops, and lump crab tossed in house-made aioli with lemon, capers and dill atop a bed of baby mixed greens
Fried Green Tomato and Bibb Lettuce
With goat cheese, crispy country ham and buttermilk dressing
Baby Greens
Tossed in chipotle vinaigrette and topped with charred tomatoes, heirloom carrots, cucumbers and fried onion straws
Grilled Marinated Romaine Hearts
Served with smoked bourbon mustard, herb-toasted brioche, shaved manchego cheese and a roasted garlic aioli
Granny Smith Apple Salad
With bleu cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, grapes and zesty greens tossed with pecan-vanilla bean vinaigrette
Chilled Seafood Salad
With octopus, gulf shrimp and PEI mussels served over fingerling potatoes and mixed greens with fresh squeezed lemon and extra virgin olive oil
Chilled 12 Lb Lobster Stuffed with Gulf Shrimp, Bay Scallops and Lump Crab in Housemade Aioli
With lemon, capers and dill served with baby greens and extra virgin olive oil
Smoked Chicken and Corn Chowder
Garnished with cornbread croutons
Soup of the Day
Salads & Soups
Enhance any Salad with
Crispy Fried Jumbo Oysters
Blackened / Grilled Chicken
Sauteed Shrimp Scampi
Maker's 46 Barrel Plank-Smoked Salmon
3 oz. Blackened Ahi Tuna (Seared Rare)
Maker's 46 Barrel Plank-Smoked Salmon
Served with balsamic-glazed fingerling potatoes, southern okra ratatouille and lemon-caper aioli
Seared Diver Scallops
Served over tasso ham cheddar grits, southern succotash and finished with a smoky corn butter sauce
Crispy Grouper Cheek Po'boy
Topped with a creamy toasted mustard seed slaw, remoulade sauce and house-made pickles Served with fries
Blackened Hawaiian Ahi Tuna
Seared rare topped with tomato and ginger chutney served over crispy parmesan grit cake and bok choy
Chilled Seafood Salad Po'boy
With gulf shrimp, bay scallops and lump crab tossed in house-made aioli with lemon, capers and dill Served with fries
Choice of Seafood Platter
Prepared tempura fried, grilled or blackened. Grouper cheeks, diver scallops and jumbo shrimp served with twicefried fingerling potatoes, creamy toasted mustard seed slaw and spicy remoulade sauce
Crispy Grouper Cheeks and Gulf Shrimp
Served over creamy lump crab and chive risotto, baby bok choy and seasonal vegetables finished with a spicy, smoked shrimp vinaigrette
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Served with butternut squash and goat cheese gratin, seasonal vegetables and a dried cherry, bourbon-sorghum glaze
Crispy Chicken
Served with fried fingerling potatoes and grilled asparagus, layered and baked with avocado puree, Muenster cheese and tomatoes, garnished with cilantro pumpkin seed pesto and chili balsamic reduction
12 oz. Grilled Certified Angus Beef NY Strip Steak
Topped with smoked bacon, caramelized onion jam and natural reduction, served with fried mac & cheese cake and seasonal vegetables
Certified Angus Beef "V" Burger
Topped with melted house-made boursin cheese, onion straws and roasted garlic aioli served on a brioche bun Served with fries
8 oz. Grilled Certified Angus Beef Filet Mignon
Served over whipped potatoes and grilled asparagus, topped with lobster compound butter and natural reduction
Slow-Braised Beef Short Rib
With barbeque pan sauce, butter whipped potatoes and sauteed seasonal vegetables topped with fried onion straws
Jumbo Shrimp & Diver Scallop Cavatappi Pasta
Tossed in green chile cream sauce with sauteed succotash, shredded parmesan and pea tendrils
Twin-Lobster Tails
Two 5 oz. tails broiled and topped with herb butter, served with butter whipped potatoes, sauteed seasonal vegetables and drawn butter
JV-Seafood Trio
Chef's creation of two diver scallops, 5oz. lobster tail and 3oz. of blacked ahi tuna topped with tomato and ginger chutney, served over creamy lump crab with chive risotto and grilled asparagus
Seasonal Inspired Vegetables
Chef John's creation with balsamic-glazed fingerling potatoes
Sauteed Gulf Shrimp
Served over tasso ham and cheddar grits, southern succotash and finished with a smoky corn butter sauce
Fish & Chips
Tempura fried grouper cheeks, house-made French fries and creamy toasted mustard seed slaw served with spicy remoulade sauce
Entrees
Enhance any Entree with
Creamy Lump Crab Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Sauteed Shrimp Scampi
Seared Diver Scallops
Crispy Jumbo Oysters
Lump Crab Cake
3 oz. Blackened Ahi Tuna (Seared Rare)
Crispy Jumbo Oyster or Shrimp Po'boy
With spicy remoulade, chipotle cocktail, shredded lettuce and tomatoes
Reuben Sandwich
With house-made pastrami, Muenster, sauerkraut and River House dressing on rye bread
Blackened Ahi Tuna Po'boy
Seared rare with avocado puree, tomato, aioli and pickled red onion
Chilled Seafood Salad Po'boy
With gulf shrimp, bay scallops and lump crab tossed in house-made aioli with lemon, capers and dill, shredded lettuce and tomatoes
Certified Angus Beef "V" Burger
Topped with melted house-made boursin cheese, onion straws and roasted garlic aioli served on a brioche bun
Maker's 46 Barrel Plank-Smoked Salmon Croquette
Served with creamy lump crab risotto, sauteed succotash and smoked shrimp vinaigrette