Food Downtown Louisville & Waterfront
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
A place to eat in Downtown Louisville & Waterfront, a splurge ($$$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Big, clubby steakhouse on Main Street near the Yum! Center, a long-standing choice for a dressed-up dinner.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Downtown Louisville & Waterfront, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 outdoor spot. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Belle of Louisville and Evan Williams Bourbon Experience.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- $$$$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Downtown Louisville & Waterfront. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Belle of Louisville
The 1914 steam sternwheeler and its fleet sail from the downtown wharf; the Mary M. Miller runs a late New Year's cruise.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Whiskey Row artisanal distillery with tours and tastings.
Drinks · Louisville · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Muhammad Ali Center
Museum on Ali's life, boxing career and activism.
Sight · Louisville · 0.3 mi straight-line - 4NYE Live! at Fourth Street Live!
Free 21-and-up New Year's Eve party under the Fourth Street Live! roof, ending with a Times Square-style ball drop.
Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line - 5Proof on Main
Restaurant and bourbon bar inside 21c Museum Hotel on Whiskey Row, with contemporary art on the walls.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6Old Seelbach Bar
Classic bar in the Seelbach Hilton; order the house Seelbach cocktail.
Drinks · Louisville · 0.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse is a stop on our Louisville New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in Downtown Louisville & Waterfront
Another curated place to eat in Downtown Louisville & Waterfront. See the full Downtown Louisville & Waterfront guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Louisville
Our climate figures for Downtown Louisville & Waterfront come from nearby Louisville. Average daily highs in Louisville run from 39°F in January to 87°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Louisville from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Louisville weather by month (covers Downtown Louisville & Waterfront).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 38.25679, -85.75561
- Destination
- Downtown Louisville & Waterfront, Kentucky
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse: quick answers
How much time do you need at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse?
Plan on about 2 hours at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse?
Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Reserve weeks ahead for Dec 31 and ask for an early table before the ball drop.
Which TripsCircle routes include Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse?
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse appears on Louisville New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Louisville & Waterfront.
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Lists & regions
Also in Downtown Louisville & Waterfront
- Kentucky Kingdom New Year's Eve Fireworks Activity
- Big Four Bridge Outdoors
- The Seelbach Hilton Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.