Bistro 301

STAY AWAY!!! I was stuck overnight in Louisville and was looking on Yelp for a place to go for dinner. The front desk recommended this place and it got good reviews on Yelp so i decided to give it a try. I arrived early about 4:30. I sat a the bar because i was by myself. I did not even give an opportunity to try the food because the staff was totally out of control. I watch Bar Rescue and the staff reminded me of one of their bad episodes. The staff was doing shots like they wanted to get as drunk as possible before their shift started. The bartender served me a beer but never gave me any opportunity to order food. They were all talking about being on some show called Rehab and that they would be more than qualified to be on the show. It was shocking to me that any manager would let this go on right in front of customers. I will never go here again because I would have no reason to give them another shot. If the owners are reading this take my advice and fire your whole staff because they are stealing from you and they truly don't give a crap.

Good grub! We both had the hanger steak and substituted the fries with a little less caloric roasted brussels sprouts. The meat was tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.

The staff was very attentive, and it was a really nice lunch experience!

Lunch or Dinner, this place delivers.  It's quick service, nothing overly solicitous.  There are several vegetarian and healthy options and I've been back more than once in the last 2 years with a consistently good experience.

Offers some local fare and sources locally when they can which I so appreciate!  

I enjoy the white bean dip (large enough to split!) and the Asian Chop salad is wonderful!  Very satisfying.

Just had an oustanding visit today - 2/21/13
Asked the server during 12:30 lunch rush about the chinese slaw and whether it was vegan, containing any dairy at all.  She assured me, no and she was right.  What was impressive was that I ordered the portobello sandwich without the cheese and when she delivered the food, she announced she'd had them leave off the aioli since it had a cream base.  I hadn't noticed it was part of the sandwich and would have sent it back if not for her attention to detail.  Well done!  Sandwich was a little dry after I messed with it so much but she brought me the same chili sauce that was on the slaw and I ate every bite. :)

Very sad that the asian salad is no longer on the lunch menu but I tried the fried pickles, jalepenos, and artichokes instead.  YUM!!!