Hammerheads

Hammerheads is a gastropub Germantown Louisville located in United States.

9 / 10
225
ratings
Address

921 Swan St Louisville , KY 40204 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 92


Keywords:

french fries burgers mac & cheese bacon brownie pork belly ribs casual meats chicken & waffles sandwiches trendy grits great value cheese grits corn cakes sweet potatoes crowded garlic dinner basement
Lindsay Lloyd

Everything is amazing. Stop what you're doing right now and go to Hammerheads. Pork Belly Tacos , Elk Burger , Baby Back Ribs . It's so good. I'm not sure why there is any seating available.

Heather

Tried the elk burger and fries . Soo delicious! Had to wait a few minutes during a rush but did not take long at all. Great service!

Eater

Diners were walking into this former walkout basement for chicken and waffles before that dish was cool. And three of our industry experts listed it as one of their top standbys. [Eater 18 Member]

Eater

Diners were walking into this former walkout basement for chicken and waffles before that dish was cool (again). And three of our industry experts listed it as one of their top standbys of 2012.

Jeffrey Lamorena

My first experience while going to hammerheads was why it was under a house. But don’t let the appearance fool you because you’ll be met with a room full of friendly , customer oriented sharks. A must!

Morgan B

They turned a simple BLT into a PBLT (pork belly with sun-dried tomato aioli ) and it's oh-so-good! Must also try the truffle fries & mac n cheese balls. You can't go wrong with their menu!!

Jeremy Limones

Bring three friends and be ready to eat some of the best Bar-B-Q you have had in a long time. Must have their fries and the ribs . Be prepared to wait in line on the weekends (but worth the wait)

Heidi Lockman

Wow - took a little time finding the place but it was worth it. The food was fantastic - if you like duck you need to go! Very small, get there early! the service was great! Highly recommend!

Stacia Bross

Literally in a basement . Awesome laid back atmosphere w lots of unique choices. Kesteel Rouge cheery beer , Mac and cheese balls , bleu cheese venison burger , lamb ribs , and duck fat fries - awesome!

Kevin McCanna

Not exactly the area of town I'd want to live, but this subterranean restaurant is amazing. I had a venison burger w bleu cheese and pork belly baked beans ! So good. And delicious beers too. Must try!

Alejandra Marin

A neighborhood gem !! Very crowded on Friday evening; we waited for 1.5 hrs BUT food was totally worth it. Angus burger & garlic fries : 10 Mushroom appetizer : 11! They run out of dishes on busy nights.

Phil

Tried the truffle fries in duck fat ... Not delicious. They were actually kind of nasty. I did try my friends garlic & herb fries and they were delicious. Had the beef brisket ... 1word "amazing"

Nash Myers

We were in Louisville for a week and this was by far the best place we ate at. The elk burger , duck tacos , and ribs are all a must have.

LV B

Food was good. The portion sizes were pretty hefty for what we ordered so that's a plus. We ordered smoked wings , fried mushrooms , roasted duck sandwiches , Elk Burger , and Catfish sandwich .

Michelle Buice

I had the Elk burger & Mac and Cheese Balls ; delish ????. However, none of the specialty drinks they gave on IG were available.

Kyle Nichols

Duck fat fries are amazing. But do not eat here without getting the fried Mac and cheese balls ! We will be back just for those soon!

louisville.com

"Step down into this tiny below-the-street spot and you'll feel like you're discovering a secret. Menu includes comfort foods like crispy macaroni and cheese balls, house smoked pork and duck tacos ."

Rachel Clark

Very solid beer list . The mac and cheese bites are v good, and the Garcia burger was EXCELLENT.

Josh A

Fatty salty and delicious. The lamb ribs were awesome. Great dive atmosphere with higher end fare.

Brad Gray

I had the chorizo and grippo fries . Grippo fries ....what?! So tasty! I was also satisfied....didn't have to eat for the rest of the night when I ate there.

Jason Yovanoff

Obligatory barbecue . A total dive, great for late-night dinner . Deep fried macaroni and cheese balls were the best surprise on the menu.

Katy Miller

Grippo's fries ...seriously amazing. Pork tacos are tender and delicious, with grilled tortillas - get in mah belly!! Can't wait to go back!

Amy W

You have to get the ribs and garlic fries . The mac and cheese is amazing also. The brisket is fabulous as well , but I fell on love with the ribs . Mmmmmm

Mary Margaret Sparks

The soft shell crab sandwich and truffle fries are my go to meal. You often have to wait but the food is totally worth it!

Justin Toon

Looks like a dive, but the cuisine is exquisite and the beer list is always great. Purveyor of smoked meats and other delicacies, I recommend the lamb ribs .

Stephen Lee

It gets kind of crowded as it's in a basement , but the food is original and consistently delicious.

Graylyn Roose

Try the elk burger and truffle fries . Then order an interesting brew to complete the meal.

Kate

Worth the wait: macaroni & cheese balls, duck tacos & fries with truffle oil fried in duck fat

Zak Hill

Nice beer list . I can strongly recommend the chorizo burger !

Lauren Sketch

The Mac N Cheese balls are huge and delicious to the last bite.

Amanda Duncan

Get the garlic herb fries ! No need to fry them in duck fat . They are perfect as is.

Adam Ashley

Great place!! Highly recommend.

Jason Barnett

The pulled pork tacos are still an incredible choice, unlike that tattoo you got on spring break.

Greg Wortham

Ok if this isn't the best restaurant in Louisville (other than KingFish ). Than show me a better one. In-fin-believable food. Plenty good beer too

Brett Jeffreys

Chicken and waffles . Chicken and waffles . Chicken and waffles . Chicken and waffles .

Jason Barnett

Truffle fries in duck fat are bucket list material. Any of the tacos are delish, too.

Zach Ingersoll

Best fried chicken and waffles (sweet potato ) ever!

Isabelle Gottschalk

Expect to wait by the food is beyond amazing!!!! You can not miss out on the fried mushroom appetizer !

Jason Barnett

Ask the bar to recommend a beer . Good advice from people that know what they're talking about.

Nam Luu

Elk burger and truffle fries . Get it!! Fries are enough for 3 ppl.

Cindy Janness

Worth the wait. Must die for food.

Lauren Hurst

Seriously get the venison burger with pepper jack ! Best burger I've ever had.

Greg Reynolds

The duck sliders are great. They typically sell out.

Stephanie

Vegetarian : tvp sloppy joe , truffle fries & grit corn cake is amazing! Yuuuummm!

David M

I don't think there is a dish here that could be rated below amazing.

Justin Steele

Elk burger topped with Brie and pork belly is awesome!

LouisvilleGPO

Try the Veggie Burger And Grippo Fries - one of the best veggie burgers I've ever had.

Ashley Moore

Food is fabulous! Expect a wait. All of party has to be present to be seated.

Tracy Slone

The brisket sandwich is fantastic. I get it every time.

Mister K

Ribs and fries made me sweat like a son of a gun. Muy caliente. That's Spanish for hot as shit.

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