🇺🇸🍖 Unlock Louisville’s Real Must-Try Restaurant!

My first two trips to Louisville left me underwhelmed: 1️⃣ The Eagle – Fried chicken was overly salty and just okay 🍗😐 2️⃣ Claudia Sanders Dinner House – The OG KFC spot, but the buffet and original recipe chicken didn’t impress. My partner and I agreed: wouldn’t return. But third time’s the charm! We discovered Hammerheads – hidden in a residential area and absolutely worth the hunt! 🏆 📍 Location: Close to downtown but tucked away in a neighborhood 🏡 🎨 Vibe: Unmissable shark-themed exterior 🦈! The interior is cool and Instagram-worthy (but I forgot to take pics after eating… too busy devouring food! 😭) 🍽️ Atmosphere: Lively (thanks to the bar 🍻), but clean and spacious with indoor and outdoor seating. 👏 Service: Everyone was incredibly warm and energetic! ❤️ 🍴 What We Ordered: Mac & Cheese Balls: Crispy outside, gooey inside – a mac & cheese lover’s dream! 🧀🔥 Duck Sandwich: Smoky, slightly spicy, and tender – reminiscent of Buckee’s pork sandwich but better! 🦆😋 Elk Burger: Their signature – hearty and flavorful (but I’m not a burger person, so no full review here!) 🍔 Lamb Ribs: Fall-off-the-bone tender with a mild gaminess ! Paired perfectly with their black BBQ-ish sauce. 🐑🍖 Grippo Fries: 💥 MUST ORDER! Cooked in duck fat (+$3) – sweet, spicy, and wildly addictive! Tasted like Chinese fried chicken seasoning – crispy outside, fluffy inside. We finished the whole basket! 🍟✨ 💵 Price: Around $35 per person (with tax/tip). A sandwich alone ($20-ish) will fill you up! 📌 Address: 921 Swan St, Louisville, KY 40204 Don’t sleep on this hidden gem! 🤫🔥 #LouisvilleEats #KentuckyFood #HiddenGems #FoodieReview #Hammerheads #TravelKentucky