Jean Farris Winery & Bistro

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   SusanH

   Louisville

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   We like going to Jean Farris for the food and the beautiful setting overlooking farm land. The food was very good but the wine just didn’t meet our expectations this time. The wait staff (except for Margaret, who was great) was dressed down and detracted from the whole experience. Maybe a ‘uniform’ of some sort would be appropriate. For a nice dining experience I expect more.

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   Nonickname

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 May 2022

   overall5food3service5ambience5

   Delightful place, helpful wait staff, like the Kentucky Chardonnay

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   Anonymous

   Charleston

   42 reviews

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   5.0

   42 reviews

   Dined on 14 May 2022

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   Always a great experience. Friendly service, good cocktails, nice wines, and tasty food. This is our “go-to” restaurant for a relaxing night out.

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   MeleeAndArch

   Louisville

   49 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   49 reviews

   Dined on 13 May 2022

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   We had friends visiting from out of town this past weekend. So, dinner was at Jean Farris Winery & Bistro. Our guests always love going and Friday evening was a perfect night. The fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese and house made pickles were a big hit. The filet was as good as ever and our guest ordered the salmon and stated that it was great. We also greatly enjoyed the pea hummus with vegetables and cheese board. The JF Cab Sav was our wine of choice with dinner and we had peach jalapeno margaritas (our current favorite) for cocktails beforehand. We will be back!

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   OpenTable Diner

   Louisville

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 May 2022

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   Mother’s Day fixed menu was disappointing at best! Overpriced ! Salad was a major disappointment. A blob of spinach on a plate with 1 strawberry with a small sprinkle of goat cheese — ridiculous. Really chicken and gravy on mashed potatoes, lamb on hard stale waffle, salmon with grits, and a dessert for a price of $55. Very disappointed!!

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   Cecil

   Louisville

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 May 2022

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   Lovely setting. Food quality and temperature was less than desired.

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   MelonieP

   Nashville

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 8 May 2022

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   We went for Mother’s Day and had the Pre Fix menu. All the food was amazing! It was also a beautiful day. The staff was great and very friendly. I would definitely go back!

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   ElizabethS

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 May 2022

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   Overall, the starter, entree and dessert were tasty, but our dining experience was disappointing for celebrating Mother's Day. Unfortunately, our server was not having a good day or was preoccupied. I asked for a variety of wine upon seating, but was not given what I had asked for. Server didn't check with us to see if we needed anything while dining on the entree, she had two other tables to help. For the price point, our family didn't feel like the serving size was a good value.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Louisville

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 May 2022

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   This menu was terrible. The salad was a few spinach leaves with a strawberry. The kid’s chicken was undercooked. There was no beef option on the menu. We spent almost $400 on 4 kids meals and 3 entrees. Everyone had water to drink and one cocktail was ordered. The portions were so tiny and everyone left still hungry. It was so disappointing for what we had to pay. We had no idea when we made this reservation that it was a prefixed menu. I went there thinking I was having a filet. Open Table needs to state that on the app. I found out that I could not leave after I saw the menu or I would be charged. Basically I had no choice when I got there.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 May 2022

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    We attended for Mother’s Day on a prefixed menu and food was cold sparse in amount and rather disgusting. None of the four of us ate our food as is was lukewarm at best a horrible experience and they were not even busy. We drove an hour and half to hopefully enjoy a wonderful meal - unfortunately not remotely the case.

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    LyndaC

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 May 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    Setting is beautiful, service was very good but soup and salmon both came out cold. Several people at our table and another table commented on that. Price was high for what you got. I would recommend it for the regular menu and not for the prix fix menu.

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    TaylorO

    South Korea

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    The food was very good and it was a great place to take friends from out of town. Dishes were a unique combination of flavors.

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    JackieW

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 May 2022

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    Always a wonderful experience. Atmosphere is lovely and staff make you feel welcome. The chef provides creative and innovative combinations of local food to delight the palate.

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    StephenT

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 May 2022

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    Graduation

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    MaryD

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

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    We were celebrating a special event and it felt like a special outing.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 May 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2

    Rude service & disgusting food.

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    AllyN

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 May 2022

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    A breath of fresh air and great personal service. Enjoyed studying the grape vines at close quarters by taking a stroll around the vineyard with 'elderberry beverage' in hand. Questions answered by staff who worked both on the land and in the bistro.

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    MeleeAndArch

    Louisville

    50 reviews

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    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 1 May 2022

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    It is hard to beat a Sunday evening at Jean Farris in May. We had a date night at our favorite spot. The ramen was back on the menu and it was wonderful. Kudos for the beef stroganoff and the fried green tomatoes also. If you haven't tried the house made crackers, they are delicious and we always order them. Other favorites are the peach jalapeno margarita and any of the Jean Farris reds. Summer is coming and we will be returning.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very nice atmosphere and great service by the staff.

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    EdMi

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2022

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    This was the first visit for us and it was amazing. Service was stop on. Food was top shelf. The ambiance was so comfortable that we almost forgot we were in a restaurant.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We always have a great time when we go to Jean Farris! The atmosphere is like no other… You really feel like you’re on vacation and having dinner at a winery is romantic. We enjoyed the dinner and got to meet the chef so it was a personalized experience. The weather was perfect. We sat outside under the tent and the open flame fire pits were on so it kept us at its perfect temperature. Our waitress was very cheerful and Jean came out to greet us to make sure we were being well served. What more could you ask! We actually got to talk to some other people that were there and had a great time chitchatting. All in all it was an enchanted evening.

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    MeleeAndArch

    Louisville

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 24 April 2022

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    Sunday was a beautiful evening to dine at Jean Farris. We had requested to have outdoor seating and were accommodated by being under the tent on the patio. Jean Farris wine was discounted by the glass until 6:00, so we all had a very good glass of Cab Sav. The new chef is doing a fabulous job. The pork was wonderful, the filet amazing and the vegan mushroom risotto was also very good. We will be returning - especially now that the weather has gotten warmer.

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    Abby

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 April 2022

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    The charcuterie board was amazing and paired great with all the drinks. Service was quick and the winery was overall beautiful and relaxing. Would recommend!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    Food was great. The service was very slow. I think they weren’t prepared for the keeneland crowd. We still enjoyed ourselves and weren’t in a hurry but had we been paying a babysitter, we might have been a little frustrated with the 3hr dinner.

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    SallyRober

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 April 2022

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    We had a festive Easter dinner with a pre fixe menu. Everything was delicious! The farm to table meal was healthy and tasty and everyone at our table ordered something different and left thinking that they had ordered the best selection! Thank you for making Easter for the family easy for the cook! Me! We had a great meal and a great time!

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    JessicaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 April 2022

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    I thought the Easter Dinner was a very nice meal for the price and everything we had was delicious.

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    SusanF

    Louisville

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 17 April 2022

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    Easter for two.

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    Jashow

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 April 2022

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    Everything was delicious and the service was great. We had the butcher board and pork entree . Both excellent. The salad tasted straight from the garden so good. Peanut butter pie is to die for. Also recommend the cab franc if you like dry cabs. Will definitely be back soon!

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    PamB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2022

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    Wonderful food and great service. Will definitely be back.

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    AbigailSH

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2022

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    The food is very high quality and they have some unique recipes that work really well. If you have any restricted eaters, have them review the menu first, though, lots of meat and dairy. Most of the wines in the flights we had were ones I would order a glass of, but if you only enjoy mature, complex reds, I'd recommend going with a bourbon flight or cocktail. The service was a bit slow but pleasant, competent and knowledgeable. We were in the glass enclosed patio area, if it had been the dinner rush it definitely would have been moderately noisy. This is casual fine dining - we were at a metal patio table and cute but still metal patio chairs. I did not see a lot of the main dining room; you might be able to dress in cocktail attire without feeling too out of place, but it isn't the intended vibe.

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    Refo

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 April 2022

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    We tried almost all the entrees and all were delicious. Top favorites were the chicken and salmon. The staff was very accommodating and friendly! Truly a lovely evening.

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    MeleeAndArch

    Louisville

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 10 April 2022

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    Sunday was date night. It was the first spring evening that it was warm enough to sit on the patio under the tent. We have missed that. The margaritas were very tasty, the wine wonderful and the food did not disappoint. We are really liking the fried green tomatoes, pea hummus, and any of the beef dishes that have been tried. WE always look forward to our Jean Farris Winery & Bistro visits.

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    GatorScott

    Naples

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 10 April 2022

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    Ambiance and service were great! Food was better than average. Not huge fan of wine although not terrible.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 April 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Service was very slow getting drinks and taking orders. Drinks were amazing and food was great. The beef stroganoff was gritty with the meat and needed more seasoning. Pork loin was outstanding and sweet potato purée was delicious. Charcuterie board spot on!!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 April 2022

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    Great place good food good people!

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    MarkN

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 April 2022

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    Had a very good wine sampler along with cheese and meat tray. Excellent service from Margaret. She took good care of everyone. Will be back for entrees again soon. Bought one bottle of a very tasty sweet red.

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    EmilyV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 April 2022

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    So glad to have found this hidden gem! I ordered the hummus with a JF salad, and my boyfriend ordered the charcuterie board. WOW! I have never had something so simple taste so incredibly amazing!! Or thought of eating candied pecan with a glass of riesling before (it’s was a beautiful combination). The staff is so incredibly helpful, kind, and genuine. We will 100% be coming here anytime we are in town, and would highly recommend anyone coming this direction to stop by.

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    MeleeAndArch

    Louisville

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 2 April 2022

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    We recently had dinner at Jean Farris. The new chef has been trying some new things, and the jalapeño infused tequila in the “peach jalapeño margarita” was fabulous. We also really liked the pea hummus and the filet was especially well prepared and tasty. Our favorite dining spot and especially nice with spring finally here.

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    DaunK

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 April 2022

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    Our server was very friendly and attentive. The food and drinks were excellent. We were able to relax and enjoy a leisurely dinner.

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    Barbara

    Chicago

    217 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    217 reviews

    Dined on 1 April 2022

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    Great service. Good food. Nice wines.

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