Louisville’s Highlands neighborhood is one of the city’s most beloved areas for visitors and locals.…
Seasonally Inspired, Globally Influenced Cuisine
Serving Louisville’s Highlands
Modern Kitchen & Bar
An industrial-chic bistro where New American small plates meet imaginative craft cocktails. We craft every dish and drink with passion, blending local Kentucky ingredients with global inspiration.
2110 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY
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Culinary experiences that define the Highlands
Discover the heart behind our culinary experience.
“The Fat Lamb has unquestionable staying power… serving up an upscale spin on comfort food classics.”
Lindsey McClave – Special to the Courier Journal
MEET
Chef Dallas McGarity
Born in South Carolina, Dallas McGarity transforms local ingredients into stories on a plate. His cooking bridges tradition and innovation, creating dishes that speak of place and passion.
Winner of The Food Network’s ‘Chopped’
Chef Dallas is also known for winning Food Network’s “Chopped” in Season 37, Episode 9 (“Chicken Challenge”), where his skill and creativity in three chicken-themed rounds brought national attention to The Fat Lamb.
His success on Chopped amplified his reputation not just in Louisville but nationwide, leading to further media features, television appearances, and culinary events that showcase the energy and passion he brings to his restaurant and the broader culinary community.
Flavors in motion
Elevated Cuisine,
Rooted in Louisville Hospitality
Urban creativity meets comfort
An industrial-chic space that feels both sophisticated and welcoming.
Southern hospitality reimagined
Genuine warmth blended with modern dining elegance.
Chef driven, community focused
A kitchen that celebrates local producers and passionate food craft.
TESTIMONIALS
Guest Impressions
Amazing place to dine! We were visiting from out of town and arrive at opening. We didn’t have a reservation but were seated right away. The staff was so friendly and our waitress made some great recommendations. The appetizer was soooo delicious and for entrees the lamb chop and burger were both incredibly good. For dessert we ordered the cannoli which ended up being 3 large cannolis, the value for the dessert was amazing lol. Would love to come back next time I’m in town! If you’re on the fence, you can’t go wrong visiting!
This place is beautiful and the food is amazing! Our server was really great and i enjoyed watching the chefs prepare the dishes. Cant wait to go back.
“The food was dynamite, like the “stop in your shoes when you take a bite” type food. It was unreal. We travel a lot from Pittsburgh, PA and are always looking for that local gem. This is it. You will not regret it. For reference, we got fried artichoke hearts for a starter and the lamb chops and braised short ribs for our meal. Just, WOW! It was unbelievably fantastic.”
Fantastic restaurant with creative cuisine with Mediterranean flair. Enjoyed the “gecko” cocktail, the famous lamb ribs highly recommended. Feta cheese appetizer, Brussels sprouts and scallops are awesome. Leave room for dessert.
In town for Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Tremendous atmosphere a lot of energy great ambience. Service and restaurant were on point. Well taken care of personal attention by the chef. This is were very flavorful great composition.
“We had such a great experience at The Fat Lamb! The service was awesome! They are super friendly and explain the story and menu very well! We travel a ton and always search for eclectic top restaurants, this was by far a top favorite. We tried the whipped feta, Greek salad, and the double smash burger, and all of it was amazing. The feta was so creamy and flavorful, the salad was really fresh, and that burger… wow! The atmosphere was relaxed but still had a nice energy to it, which made it the perfect spot for dinner.”
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