MY favorite Friday night restaurant
Pat's Steakhouse is a Louisville institution and as part of the Derby tradition, I like to go here on Friday night after The Kentucky Oaks. The atmosphere is a blend of all the great things that make an institution. Its aged wood interior throughout multiple rooms give it great charm and the winner circle photos on their walls tells you the history of this great steakhouse. This place exudes history and even the waiters most likely have been there long enough to be family. Lively horse enthusiasts pack the bar and booths adding to a fantastic Derby weekend buzz. Now comes the food - the menu has multiple can't pass offerings including baby frog legs, pan fried oysters, fried chicken livers (my personal favorite) and their specialty - the whopping 32 oz. Porterhouse T-bone. I have had them all and attest to their excellence. Now, the crowd is basically in business casual although there is no real dress code but if you were dressed for the Oaks - you're good. Pat's does take reservations and here's a big tip - BRING CASH and soak up this 50 year old Louisville tradition because this 'must' experience steakhouse does not take credit cards!
