The Village Anchor

4.5

3115 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Due to the bulk of our available seating being outdoor, reservations are weather dependent. In the event of rain, we are unable to guarantee a spot on the covered patio or inside, as seating is limited. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Expect the unexpected | A village-focused European “roost” where a lively Parisian Bistro greets the more traditional English Pub. A must-do in LOU.
“This unique and ornate eatery marries southern comfort flavors and quirky decor, nodding to a lively historic ship experience.” - via OpenTable editorial, 2017
-Myra's Fried Chicken
-Kevin's Meatloaf Burger
-Mom's Banana Pudding
-Sweet Potato Fries with Bourbon Marshmallow dipping sauce

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 12, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

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Takeout

(502) 708-1850

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Southern, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 708-1850
Website
http://www.villageanchor.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jon Pauly
Catering
We cater office events too! If a memorable presentation is important to you, we're the right catering experts for you! Email: Laura.Hicks@bellenoble.com
Private party facilities
We offer a covered terrace with a large double-sided fireplace. As well as a full private events space next door to Village Anchor.
Private party contact
Christian Saylor- Assistant Manager: (502) 708-1850

Location
11507 Park Road, Louisville, KY 40223
Neighborhood
Anchorage
Cross street
Bellewood & Evergreen
Parking details
There are 5 parking lots in the surrounding area.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Wine Down Wednesday
Multiple dates available
Wed - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Celebrate Wine Down Wednesday at The Village Anchor, where you can get the whole bottle for only half the price with any food purchase, dine-in or carryout! Available all day, every Wednesday.

Popular dishes

Caesar Salad$8.00
Crisp chopped romaine, The Anchor's giant house-made brioche croutons, parmesan cheese, white anchovy, parmesan crisp, traditional Caesar dressing
Ahi Tuna Salad$19.00
Sesame seed encrusted pan-seared Pacific Ahi Tuna, spring mix, avocado, red onion, mango, ginger-cilantro vinaigrette
Fried Brussels Sprouts Salad$10.00
Fried Brussels sprouts, toasted macadamia nuts, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, sliced radish, dried cherries, over- easy fried egg, red wine-Dijon vinaigrette
Gorgonzola Wedge Salad$8.00
Baby Iceberg lettuce wedge, Gorgonzola Dolce spread, tomato jam, toasted almond, Candied Anchor Bacon, whole roasted garlic, buttermilk blue cheese dressing

Appetizers

Wyoming Elk & Beef Chili
Ground elk and beef, tomatoes, fresh herbs, garlic, onions, sour cream, cheddar cheese
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$10.00
Green Chili Wontons$11.00
Seven pepper jack and queso fresco cheese-filled wontons, green chilis, key lime-avocado aioli, sweet chili sauce
Sweet Potato Fries with Marshmallow Crème$8.00
Vanilla brown sugar-seasoned hand-cut sweet potatoes, Village Anchor bourbon-marshmallow crème and the Anchor's bourbon-cayenne dipping sauce
Fried Green Tomatoes$11.00
Five lightly fried cornmeal and panko-crusted green tomato slices. Served with key lime-avocado aioli, tomato-grilled corn salsa & queso fresco

Entrees

Pick-3 Lunch Special$15.00
1⁄2 of any sandwich or 1 fish taco. Your choice of chili or salad (includes house or Caesar—specialty salads available for upcharge), Side item
BLT&A$14.00
Thick-cut Candied Anchor Bacon, green leaf lettuce, tomato, avocado, chipotle aioli, toasted wheat berry bread
Kevin's Meatloaf Burger$17.00
Kevin's one-of-a-kind, savory meatloaf burger, sharp cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, Candied Anchor Bacon, chipotle aioli, dressed on a toasted pretzel bun
Hotter Brown$17.00
Anchor's award winning take on this Louisville classic. Pulled roasted chicken and TriBeCa Bakery French bread stuffing with onions, celery, cheddar-Parmesan Mornay sauce, slow-roasted grape tomatoes, Candied Anchor Bacon & Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Blackened Fish Tacos$16.00
Two grilled flour tortillas with blackened tilapia, Napa cabbage, avocado, queso fresco crumbles, poblano-lime crema: house-fried flour tortilla chips, fresh Pico de Gallo
Fried Egg & Pancetta Sandwich$15.00
Two fried eggs, fried pancetta, provolone cheese, roasted garlic aioli, thick-cut sourdough bread
Double-Stacked Reuben$15.00
Double stack of seared, lean, house-prepared corned beef, light jalapeño sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, thick-cut sourdough bread
Granola with Yogurt & Mixed Berries$9.00
House-made whole grain nut granola with low-fat vanilla yogurt and mixed berries
Protein Bowl$14.00
Wheatberry salad with cashews, currants, red onion, avocado, field greens, and goat cheese

Sides

Asparagus
Fried Okra
Fried Brussels Sprouts
Rosemary Pub Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Coleslaw
Cottage Cheese

What 3,115 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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BruceW
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a 10:10!
EE
EricE
Cincinnati
40 reviews
vip
4.0
40 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
My wife and I went during a very busy time. Service was still prompt and food was very good.
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Larson02
Adelaide
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food3service2ambience2
They management left the front door open on a hot and humid day and the dining area was swarming with flies. It was too warm in the restaurant which does offer outside seating. Puzzling and a poor choice. I asked for a new glass of wine for my guest after a fly took a swim in her goblet which was half full. Not returning.
MH
MatthewH
Louisville
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always great and the service was perfect! Thanks for another great evening!
AT
AlisonT
Louisville
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Shout out to John!!! Thank you Shannon for the awesome chocolate martinis!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Service and food were excellent!
BB
BrianB
Louisville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience3
Village Anchor is always a good spot to have a nice diner. This was Friday night and they were absolutely overflowing with customers. We dined outside on the lower patio area. The tables were way too close together and people were practically on top of each other. It was very chaotic and the servers were struggling to find where food went, failing to refill drinks and check in on tables, etc. plus there were an insane amount of flies. One couple left because of all the flies buzzing around us. They had fans blowing everywhere, but it wasn’t enough. They did comp a couple drinks for us because of the chaos which was nice, but they need better organization and maybe a little better management.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food4service4ambience2
The hostess downstairs was not friendly at all. Never saw her smile the whole time we were there. The flies were terrible, the noise level was terrible. The food was good. Would have enjoyed it more if we had gotten it to go and eaten at home! Our waitress was Delaney and she was delightful!
MW
MikeW
Nashville
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food2service1ambience1
Felt rushed, had to ask for everything like utensils, salt&pepper etc. water refills… loud as heck seated in the basement bar area. 12-15 minutes passed after asking for salad dressing… won’t go back. Another area restaurant falling apart…
MB
MauriceB
Louisville
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food2service3ambience1
We were seated outside under cover, but the flies were horrible. Because the restaurant has more outdoor seating than indoor, it would be helpful for the restaurant to control the flies. There are several devices that can be used to control this issue. It was not a pleasant experience swatting flies from our food!
AT
AlisonT
Louisville
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love our weekly dinners at Village. Shannon!!! Awesome as always, make a rough week smoothy smooth!!!
KS
KevinS
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service, food, ambience was exceptional. I would recommend for personal or business occasions. Conveniently located, easy parking.
KL
KapaunerL
Seattle
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent. The service was splendid. We got multiple glasses of water just because it was warm without asking.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall1food3service2ambience1
Our reservation was for The Village Anchor and they seated us at the Sea Hag. This was our anniversary dinner and had I known that’s where we’d be sitting I would have gotten reservations elsewhere. We didn’t have our drink order taken for nearly 15 minutes. The sides were also delivered cold. Even when asking for warm sides they came back just luke warm. We were disappointed in the visit overall.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The seating downstairs with 2 tops in the middle of the restaurant felt very odd, but more importantly the food was very average. I don’t usually do bad reviews, but we were truly disappointed. We’ll try again as maybe it was just the food we ordered or the night we were there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice atmosphere and great service. Very good food
RA
RonA
DO NOT USE
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I enjoy eating at The Village Anchor most of the time .My wife ordered the leg of lamb special with pimento mashed potatoes,asparagus and peaches in a bourbon sauce. She and I agree it was very good (she let me taste it). I had the Fish and Chips . The fish was cooked perfectly and had a great taste but the hush puppies had little to no taste. The cold slaw was to vinegary for me and I could not finish my fries . The service was most excellent as always . I look forward to going back.
SS
StephanieS
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and cocktails were fantastic, the outdoor seating was very comfortable, the service was spot on! Great experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the food, service, and atmosphere. One of our favorite places to go. Well worth the hour drive.
DB
DBon
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top 5 on our favorite places to eat. Food is consistently awesome and atmosphere is fun.
AT
AlisonT
Louisville
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best day of the week at Village with Shannon!!! Thank you !
JB
JulieB
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ONE single complaint....The chairs on the patio are so, so heavy. They were very hard for some of the ladies to manage.
SL
StacieL
Cincinnati
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
I was looking so forward to a date night with my husband and friends. We were seated but took awhile to be acknowledged. Brought waters out took awhile to come back and get our order. Food arrived at the table however the waiter never asked us if we needed refills or how we liked the food. I had to literally get up and find someone to bring us water and that took awhile. I know that there is staff shortages everywhere however if you don’ t have the staff than maybe you should cut down on the number of tables you are serving . I hate to have to write a bad review but it is warranted.
CK
CarsonK
New York Area
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The village anchor never disappoints! Gracious service , great food, charming atmosphere!!! And we always get to see our horse show friends from the neighborhood!
CG
CraigG
Louisville
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience2
Food was exceptional! Service was as well! It was extremely hot outside, we had reservations and were seated inside. Too many tables crowded together - felt like we were on top of each other. Next time we go we will sit outside.
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zeus50
Hawaii
89 reviews
vip
5.0
89 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place with great service and desserts!
RT
RebeccaT
Tampa
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely as always
BC
BethC
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always!!! Service, good and atmosphere are AMAZING! Quick seating and incredible service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
This place has really regressed. It’s to the point where I won’t be back. Our server had 20 tables and was also the bartender. A bottle of Cakebread Chardonnay was $210. I didn’t get it because I’m not a dumb a—. But that’s a 5x mark up. I will never go back. Garbage.
j
jake
Louisville
50 reviews
vip
4.0
50 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Server did a great job, he had too many table to serve plus the bar
LC
LauraC
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The only thing I would change is we were seated very close to another table when there were other tables open.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Waiter never checked on us. Had empty glasses the entire meal. . No silverware. I had to go get my own. Dirty plates on the table until after we paid. Person who brought food dropped off and ran. We then had to go get silverware. We were done with meal when the server finally checked on us. Patio area was dirty. Second bad meal in a row.
K
Katlink
Louisville
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Only criticism is the Bartender could have been more friendly
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Ate outside, bar service and food was awesome. It was hot and fans had to be on but the roar made conversation difficult. Experience was great none the less.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
We requested an indoor se
a
aatherton
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious as always! The portions are always generous, the food is always hot and fresh and service is always prompt. Our favorite place!
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susanp
Louisville
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seated us right away Fried chicken excellent Banana pie and coffee excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
They were in a great location. Very friendly waiter. But had industrial fans going right next to table which killed the evening. Food was just okay meatloaf burger had good flavor but the pretzel bun was over toasted and dry. Fish and chips were excellent. Cole slaw was a bit bitter. Overall would go again…
SS
SheilaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The village anchor is an outstanding restaurant. We all had the salmon dinner and it was cooked perfectly. Very nice waiter. Initially noise was an issue because of noisy fan.
MS
MissyS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
This is one of our favorite places to go! We happened on 1/2 price bottles of wine Wednesday which was a surprise and they were prepared to cork it for us. The only issue was we’re sitting right next to the floor vent for the air conditioning. I didn’t ask to move but instead just put my bag of part of it so it didn’t blow directly on me. And I always bring a sweater!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Village Anchor using the Order Online button. The Village Anchor also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 708-1850.

The Village Anchor is rated 4.5 stars by 3115 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 12, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(502) 708-1850

Other options

Order online

11507 Park Road, Louisville, KY 40223

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Bellewood & Evergreen
Neighborhood
Anchorage
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Southern, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There are 5 parking lots in the surrounding area.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jon Pauly
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.villageanchor.com/
Phone number
(502) 708-1850
Catering
We cater office events too! If a memorable presentation is important to you, we're the right catering experts for you! Email: Laura.Hicks@bellenoble.com
Private party facilities
We offer a covered terrace with a large double-sided fireplace. As well as a full private events space next door to Village Anchor.
Private party contact
Christian Saylor- Assistant Manager: (502) 708-1850

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The Village Anchor

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79 Louisville Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Wine Down Wednesday

Shrimp and Grits

Fried Brussels Sprouts Salad

Pork Chop

Salads

Caesar Salad$8.00

Ahi Tuna Salad$19.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts Salad$10.00

Gorgonzola Wedge Salad$8.00

Appetizers

Wyoming Elk & Beef Chili

Green Chili Wontons$11.00

Sweet Potato Fries with Marshmallow Crème$8.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$11.00

Entrees

Pick-3 Lunch Special$15.00

BLT&A$14.00

Kevin's Meatloaf Burger$17.00

Hotter Brown$17.00

Blackened Fish Tacos$16.00

Fried Egg & Pancetta Sandwich$15.00

Double-Stacked Reuben$15.00

Granola with Yogurt & Mixed Berries$9.00

Protein Bowl$14.00

Sides

Asparagus

Fried Okra

Fried Brussels Sprouts

Rosemary Pub Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Coleslaw

Cottage Cheese

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