Naive Kitchen + Bar

The food was excellent and I left feeling satisfied and not overly full. The plates are on the smaller side (on purpose) to make sharing easy. The portions were perfect. The atmosphere and the service were very enjoyable. The menu changes seasonally, which I appreciate. The bathroom looked cool and it was clean. They nailed the aesthetic and vibe. 10/10 would absolutely go again.

This restaurant was one of the best dining experiences I've enjoyed. The Zen inspired outdoor patio set the mood for a wonderful relaxing date night. The service we received from Sophie was top tier. She was the perfect combination of helpful and attentive and friendly. Can't say enough about how much she added to the evening. And then there's the food! Absolutely the best meal I've had in Louisville this year! And probably the healthiest options you'll find anywhere. We started with the mushroom sliders (one with a garlic toasted GF bun) and WOW! Loaded with so much flavor. I ordered the chicken yakitori with a side of General Tso's cauliflower. The chicken was tender and savory. The cauliflower had some sweetness to it and was absolutely mouth watering. My date had the Tuscan Kale Salad with salmon. He was equally impressed. We both indulged in some of the crafted cocktail offerings. Between the two of us we had the following: Berry Funky Collins, Butchertown Southside and Beet Margaritas. I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite, but probably would say the gin Butchertown Southside was the most refreshing. We almost never get dessert but since we were on a roll, ordered the Chia Parsnip Cake. It's GF and like everything else at Naive was delicious! I was over the moon with this experience. Thanks Naive for making the drive from Etown worth it. I will be back!

Hands down the best food I’ve had in a long time! I have been in the allergy friendly foodie world for about a decade. I’m thankful that restaurants like Naive make yummy, memorable meals accessible minus the gluten, dairy, etc. I had a couple of the small and large plates, as well as the olive cake and every part of my meal was 110% above expectations. The crispy cauliflower and the chicken were top notch - I would dare anytime to try to find a better fried chicken that doesn’t have regular flour - never seen it done! Thank you Naive for a wonderful meal! I’d never been to Louisville before, but I’m definitely coming back to Naive if I return again in the future.

This place never disappoints. 20/10 every time. We’ve opted for one of their tasting menus the last 2 times and we’ll likely continue to do so. The chef clearly has a knack for food combinations. Our first dish tonight contained mushrooms, bleu cheese, and kale- all of which we do not care for- and it was phenomenal. Their cocktails are amazing as well. The menu changes seasonally so make sure to stop in at least once a quarter to check out the new options.

This place was so amazing, we came for dinner 2 nights in a row. The staff say it’s “vegetable forward,” which is a perfect way to describe it. It’s not super busy on a week night, which is great. We ordered as much as we could between the two nights, but the best thing, hands down, was the General Tso’s cauliflower. I’m going to have to figure out how to make that back home. Also, the fried mushroom slider has a unique combination of textures and tastes that was like heaven in your mouth. We had both the salmon and the bass - both were incredible. Whenever we come back to Louisville, we will definitely be back here.

What an awesome experience! Went here for Burger Week to try their Not Your Typical Burger made with grass fed beef, yuzu koshu aioli, basil relish, and mozzarella, and fries. Taste was excellent! The service by Kate was great as she was very friendly and outgoing. Also loved the decorative, modern and laid back feel of the place.

Great place to grab a brunch or lunch. The ambiance is very open and relaxed, and the waitress was helpful and friendly. The breakfast burrito was excellent, and while I got normal eggs, they have many vegan and gluten-free options to choose from as well. Nice menu and overall enjoyed my experience here.

Brunch here is super refreshing. The food is tasty and the atmosphere is fun! The roasted apple waffles are just sweet enough with the pepitas for a crunch! The QR code menu was easily accessible with descriptions.

Fantastic place. Food was great had the breakfast burrito. Eggs were so light and fluffy. Loved the mix of flavors they had. Timing on the food could improve. Some of the food came out warm while others you could tell thry sat for a bit. Other than that is was all great.

We so loved our visit to naive. There were 3 adults and 2 children. Our food was absolutely delicious and was served very quickly. The staff were courteous and attentive. And the atmosphere was excellent. We will definitely be back.

This place is truly a gem. The food is exactly what Louisville has been missing! So very thankful and happy to have this beautiful restaurant in my hometown. Fresh, clean, farm to table food that is consistently delicious! The menu is dietary friendly with tons of GF/V options that taste amazing. The food comes super quick and the drinks are delicious too!

The decor is lovely, the service is quick and friendly, portions are good size so sharing is totally a thing. They will even portion it in half for you. Their spicy items are "spicy" so if you don't like it hit don't choose that. Good selection of bourbons and whiskeys, excellent coffee bar and interesting cocktails. Highly recommend. I even got a complimentary dark chocolate cookie for my birthday!

Food was excellent!! I’m celiac, so it’s a HUGE bonus to have the menu labeled specifically for gluten free items. Love the atmosphere here, very inviting. Our server Bryan took great care of us! Will definitely come back again.

I just had my lunch, I ordered arugula salad with salmon. My husband had lamb burger. As an appetizer coliflower. The food was excellent and very delicious. The service kind, warm and price good. Mask is required. Sitting outside. I highly recommend this place!!

Absolutely divine! I loved the vegan friendly menu, I loved the staff, and I loved the decor. Matched my vibes perfectly 💕 The place has a chill atmosphere that mixes brunch, night life, and the perfect bookworm's corner.

I had the Mimosa flight with the pecan pancake and sunny side up eggs which were delicious. My friends enjoyed their food too. The back patio was lovely.

Naive is such a unique gem in Louisville! Love the plant forward healthy and locally sourced ingredients in a cafe style setting like this and always blown away by the creative menu that changes seasonally. My current favorites are the Tuscan kale salad (add side of salmon) with everything seasoning and the Japanese sweet potato. My 4 year old son who doesn’t usually like sweet potatoes LOVES this dish! The lamb burger with sweet potato fries is also a favorite and can’t be missed.

Great atmosphere and staff. The vegan queso is a must! We both had vegan meals and left stuffed!
Update: Tuscan kale salad is yummy! The general TSO cauliflower is crispy, but not bready. Sweet potato fries are great! Oh and the brownie!!!

Cute place, very nice patio and delicious healthy food, just watch out -the picnic benches may be wet! Got the greens bowl, General tso’s cauliflower, and golden latte, all was delicious especially the cauli.

This is such a beautiful and casual dining experience. The outside patio is beautiful. We enjoyed Father Of the Bride on a gorgeous night while eating dessert. The staff, (Emma) was truly a delight.
I highly recommend.