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Proof On Main

Contemporary Southern dining where museum-worthy art meets locally sourced flavor

AmericanDate night
Proof On Main

What to know

Proof On Main opened as an ambitious fusion of hospitality, art and regional cuisine, bringing a museum's sensibility to the restaurant table. Housed within the 21c Museum Hotel, the space intentionally blurs lines between gallery and dining room so every visit feels curated. By spotlighting Kentucky and Southern producers through elevated preparations, the restaurant has become a platform for local foodways while offering visitors a distinctly modern Louisville experience.

Current menu

Menu highlights at Proof On Main

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Amuse Bouche / Aperitivo$7

Herb arancini with Parmesan crema and chive; aperitivo choice of Boulevardier, Gin Martini, or House Cucumber Vodka Martini

Local Sourcing & Bourbon

Ohio River Valley Seasonal Dish

Local-bounty focused dish tied to Proof on Main’s Ohio River Valley sourcing emphasis.

Bourbon, Lemon, Honey, Chai

Bourbon drink/dessert-style flavor combination from Proof menu material.

Chef’s Whim Dessert

Rotating dessert from the Proof on Main menu family.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Bar-bites chicken sandwich option.

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Heirloom Tomato Toast$17

Buttermilk ricotta and chive

Fried Green Tomatoes$18

Avocado crema, dill and sumac

Steamed Mussels$21

Smoked tomato, toum and grilled bread

Charred Octopus$22

Bagna cauda, lime and toast

Charcuterie & Cheese$35

Rotating selections, apple butter, pickles, Creole mustard and crostini

Appetizers

Little Gem Salad$10

Pecorino Toscano, green goddess, fennel and breadcrumbs

Heirloom Melon Salad$17

Whipped burrata, speck and pistachio

Tuna Tartare$21

Fermented watermelon and Thai basil

Beef Carpaccio$22

Horseradish and watercress

Entrees

Proof Bison Burger$23

Smoked Gouda, garlic aioli and bacon jam

Zucchini Risotto$32

Marcona almonds and mint

Spaghetti alla Norma$33

Ricotta salata and basil

Paccheri all’Arrabiata$35

Calabrian chile sausage and buttermilk ricotta

Grilled Half Chicken$38

Whipped feta, cucumber and lime

Grilled Rainbow Trout$40

Sauce vierge, labneh and chickpeas

Sides

House Focaccia$10

Cultured butter and fennel pollen

Blistered Shishitos$12

Preserved lemon crema and bottarga

Hearth Roasted Squash$12

Pecorino Romano and sunflower

Charred Corn$13

Madras curry and tarragon

See all 26 menu items →

Source: Official menu ↗

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