Nestled in Louisville's historic Whiskey Row, Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar masterfully blends traditional Southern fare with fresh seafood in a restored 1870s building. Now serving breakfast daily, start your morning with locally roasted coffee and Southern classics like Kentucky Derby Hot Browns. Our scratch kitchen serves Memphis-style BBQ, house-smoked meats, and fresh oysters, alongside Kentucky's largest bourbon collection—over 2,500 bourbon, rye, and whiskey expressions, including exclusive barrel-aged selections from local distillers. From baby back ribs to daily-sourced seafood, we offer a distinctive fusion of land and sea. The warm, exposed-brick atmosphere, with bourbon barrel accents, pays homage to Louisville's whiskey heritage. Steps from the KFC Yum! Center, Doc Crow's provides authentic Southern hospitality in Bourbon Country. Whether you're an early bird, bourbon enthusiast, or visiting food lover, our award-winning menu makes every meal memorable.
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Dine-inAvailable
DeliveryAvailable
TakeoutAvailable
Accepts reservationsAvailable
Requires reservationsNot available
Cash onlyNot available
Curbside pickupAvailable
Drive-throughNot available
BreakfastAvailable
LunchAvailable
DinnerAvailable
VegetarianAvailable
[Free/Paid] wi-fiNot available
RestroomAvailable
Welcomes familiesAvailable
Kid friendlyAvailable
Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable
Wheelchair accessible restroomAvailable
Wheelchair accessible seatingAvailable
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Certified by Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse and Raw Bar • Apr 12, 2026
Certified by Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse and Raw Bar • Apr 12, 2026
Monday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Reviews
4.3
5,087 reviews
5 stars
3,055
4 stars
1,126
3 stars
451
2 stars
219
1 star
236
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Adam Grisé
5 days ago
5.0
Great food, great experience! The Oysters Rockefeller was an amazing starter - highly recommend. The beef brisket was also amazing! This was a great restaurant for my family as my daughter has celiac disease and needed gluten free options - the menu offered several options and the waitress was very accommodating. Would eat here again!
The smoked old fashioned was also amazing!
MD
My Life- DIY
5 days ago
4.0
Not alot to eat if your gluten-free. I would have had the oysters too, but at $5.99/ oyster and no break for 6 or 12, just price per each.... I took a pass. Prices are high, but the food is delicious! The devil eggs are amazing! As well as peel and eat shrimp.
OO
OGDAYWALK3R
Apr 3, 2026
5.0
Very helpful staff. Beautiful old building, but quite dark at night. As a visually impaired person it was near impossible to read the menu.
Fortunately, the staff were more than happy to explain it to me.
Good drinks, great food, okay bbq sauce and the best smoked sausage I've ever had!
The bourbon sauce with the chicken is a perfect pairing. They were out of ribs that night, but the pulled pork and brisket were both worth while.
If I had one issue, it's that they only gave us one bbq sauce, if there's more I can't confirm, but the one we were given didn't seem to know what it wanted to be. While most bbq sauces lean into bases of ketchup, mustard or vinegar this one seemed to try and bridge the gap between all of them.
But, honestly, the sauce didn't matter. Aside from the chicken and its perfectly paired sauce. Everything else was more than edible on its own merits.
Definitely recommend to anyone that loves smoked meats. You won't be upset that you gave it a shot.
TT
Topcatjack
Apr 3, 2026
4.0
First our server was great. She was running her tail off and still made sure we were taken care of. My brisket was a little dry but the flavor was outstanding. The herbed butter that comes with the dinner was my favorite. You guys could market that on its own. Highly recommend stopping here to anyone who enjoys life on what smoked side. Looking forward to coming back.
BO
BRYAN OWENS
Mar 25, 2026
3.0
Start with the only good thing we had!
Shrimp and grits was better than most!!
Now the bad! Everything else(sadly)!
Had the Smokehouse Sampler and my least favorite thing(sausage link) just happened to be the best thing on there and thats not saying much! The Brisket tasted like my father in laws overcooked beef roast! The pulled pork tasted like bland fat grease! The chicken (roasted and fried) was tasteless! Fried OKRA......HOW DO YOU MESS UP FRIED OKRA... Well you start with slimy okra!! Our server suck as well...and I called it...she didn't ask how it was or I'd have told her this exactly!!!
Dont get your hopes up for this one!!
Doc Crow's accepts American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa.
Can I make reservations at Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse and Raw Bar?
Yes, Doc Crow's accepts reservations, which you can make online via OpenTable.
What nearby attractions can I visit around Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse and Raw Bar?
Nearby attractions include the KFC Yum! Center for events, and the Urban Bourbon Trail, a landmark and historical park showcasing Louisville's bourbon heritage.
Are there other dining options near Doc Crow's in the Historic Whiskey Row area?
Yes, nearby dining includes Osheas On Main (bar and American cuisine), El Barrio Tequila & Whiskey Bar (Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar), and Merle's Whiskey Kitchen (Southern and American cuisine with cocktails).
How can the nearby Old Forester Distillery enhance my visit to Doc Crow's?
After enjoying your meal at Doc Crow's, you can visit the Old Forester Distillery nearby to explore Louisville's whiskey culture, since Doc Crow's is located in the historic Whiskey Row and offers Kentucky's largest bourbon collection.
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