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

US$4.50

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

US$15.00

"V" Style Oysters

12 dozen topped with colossal lump crab spinach and artichoke dip, baked

US$20.00

Sauteed Mussels

Tossed in chipotle-lime broth with diced tomatoes, cilantro and a grilled baguette

US$12.00

Grilled Portabella

Layered with goat cheese, avocado puree, tomato chutney, pickled red onion and zesty greens

US$10.00

Crispy Tender Baby Back Ribs

Tossed in a jalapeno-buttermilk dressing and BBQ sauce, topped with fried onion straws

US$11.00

Crispy Jumbo Gulf Oysters

Served with chipotle cocktail and spicy remoulade

US$13.00

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

US$11.00

Char-Grilled Octopus

Served with twice-fried fingerling potatoes, accompanied by bacon-artichoke vinaigrette and roasted garlic aioli

US$16.00

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

US$9.00

Baked Lump Crab Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Topped with Parmesan cheese and served with a grilled baguette

US$14.00

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

US$13.00

Fried Green Tomato and Bibb Lettuce

With goat cheese, crispy country ham and buttermilk dressing

US$10.00

Baby Greens

Tossed in chipotle vinaigrette and topped with charred tomatoes, heirloom carrots, cucumbers and fried onion straws

US$9.00

Grilled Marinated Romaine Hearts

Served with smoked bourbon mustard, herb-toasted brioche, shaved manchego cheese and a roasted garlic aioli

US$11.00

Granny Smith Apple Salad

With bleu cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, grapes and zesty greens tossed with pecan-vanilla bean vinaigrette

US$10.00

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

US$15.00

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

US$28.00

Smoked Chicken and Corn Chowder

Garnished with cornbread croutons

Soup of the Day

Salads & Soups

Enhance any Salad with

Crispy Fried Jumbo Oysters

US$7.00

Blackened / Grilled Chicken

US$7.00

Sauteed Shrimp Scampi

US$7.00

Maker's 46 Barrel Plank-Smoked Salmon

US$12.00

3 oz. Blackened Ahi Tuna (Seared Rare)

US$18.00

Maker's 46 Barrel Plank-Smoked Salmon

Served with balsamic-glazed fingerling potatoes, southern okra ratatouille and lemon-caper aioli

US$24.00

Seared Diver Scallops

Served over tasso ham cheddar grits, southern succotash and finished with a smoky corn butter sauce

US$39.00

Crispy Grouper Cheek Po'boy

Topped with a creamy toasted mustard seed slaw, remoulade sauce and house-made pickles Served with fries

US$16.00

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

US$18.00

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

US$39.00

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

US$26.00

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Served with butternut squash and goat cheese gratin, seasonal vegetables and a dried cherry, bourbon-sorghum glaze

US$24.00

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

US$21.00

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

US$33.00

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

US$15.00

8 oz. Grilled Certified Angus Beef Filet Mignon

Served over whipped potatoes and grilled asparagus, topped with lobster compound butter and natural reduction

US$42.00

Slow-Braised Beef Short Rib

With barbeque pan sauce, butter whipped potatoes and sauteed seasonal vegetables topped with fried onion straws

US$26.00

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

US$56.00

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

US$69.00

Seasonal Inspired Vegetables

Chef John's creation with balsamic-glazed fingerling potatoes

US$19.00

Sauteed Gulf Shrimp

Served over tasso ham and cheddar grits, southern succotash and finished with a smoky corn butter sauce

US$23.00

Fish & Chips

Tempura fried grouper cheeks, house-made French fries and creamy toasted mustard seed slaw served with spicy remoulade sauce

US$16.00

Entrees

Enhance any Entree with

Creamy Lump Crab Spinach & Artichoke Dip

US$7.00

Sauteed Shrimp Scampi

US$7.00

Seared Diver Scallops

US$9.00

Crispy Jumbo Oysters

US$7.00

Lump Crab Cake

US$7.00

3 oz. Blackened Ahi Tuna (Seared Rare)

US$18.00

Crispy Jumbo Oyster or Shrimp Po'boy

With spicy remoulade, chipotle cocktail, shredded lettuce and tomatoes

US$15.00

Reuben Sandwich

With house-made pastrami, Muenster, sauerkraut and River House dressing on rye bread

US$13.00

Blackened Ahi Tuna Po'boy

Seared rare with avocado puree, tomato, aioli and pickled red onion

US$18.00

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

US$16.00

Certified Angus Beef "V" Burger

Topped with melted house-made boursin cheese, onion straws and roasted garlic aioli served on a brioche bun

US$12.00

Maker's 46 Barrel Plank-Smoked Salmon Croquette

Served with creamy lump crab risotto, sauteed succotash and smoked shrimp vinaigrette

US$12.00

Po Boys & Sandwiches

A la Carte

Fried Mac & Cheese Cake

Tasso Ham and Cheddar Grits

Balsamic-Glazed Fingerling Potatoes

Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Gratin

Creamy Lump Crab Risotto

House-Made French Fries

Butter Whipped Potatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

Seasonal Vegetables

Grilled Asparagus

Crispy Parmesan Grit Cakes

Roasted Corn Succotash

Southern Okra Ratatouille