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Derby Reservations - Still Open?

by RichardM » Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:49 pm

An acquaintance of mine posed the question about should they make reservations for a meal Derby Evening AFTER the race. I responded back she was too late, but, told her that the Porcelain Palace at 7th & Berry had a few seats left.

But, do you restauranteurs have reservations left and what times? It's 21 days, is it too late for her and guests?

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Re: Derby Reservations - Still Open?

by GaryF » Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:58 pm

Equus/Jack's Lounge has some reservations left for Saturday.
I will post a menu.
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Re: Derby Reservations - Still Open?

by Alexis Rich » Sun Apr 17, 2016 3:48 pm

As a former hostess at a now-defunct Louisville Original, I can tell you that at least 50% of our Derby night reservations cancelled. Also, our parties of 12-16 turned into parties of 6-8. People party way too hard on Derby day and then by dinnertime are either sick or passed out. People who did show up to reservations were drunk and often couldn't sit through a meal. It was nuts. Most people are spent by Derby night and want to go home and get out of their restrictive clothing. Sometimes folks hedge their bets and make reservations and various spots and then decide where to go that night. (This is obnoxious.) This practice leaves a lot of open tables too.

My advice? Call ahead around 6:00 and see if anyone has cancellations. They'll know by then and 6:00 is about an hour from when you'll be getting there anyway. Most restaurants are ready to bring their A-game on Derby night want to turn tables. They'll work with you.

That being said, this is NOT true for Oaks night (Friday). If you don't have a reservation by now, you're likely outta luck. Most people show up for those reservations (and even try to make their parties larger) and EVERYONE wants to go out to eat that night.
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Re: Derby Reservations - Still Open?

by Stephen D » Mon Apr 18, 2016 2:46 am

Alexis Rich wrote:As a former hostess at a now-defunct Louisville Original, I can tell you that at least 50% of our Derby night reservations cancelled. Also, our parties of 12-16 turned into parties of 6-8. People party way too hard on Derby day and then by dinnertime are either sick or passed out. People who did show up to reservations were drunk and often couldn't sit through a meal. It was nuts. Most people are spent by Derby night and want to go home and get out of their restrictive clothing. Sometimes folks hedge their bets and make reservations and various spots and then decide where to go that night. (This is obnoxious.) This practice leaves a lot of open tables too.

My advice? Call ahead around 6:00 and see if anyone has cancellations. They'll know by then and 6:00 is about an hour from when you'll be getting there anyway. Most restaurants are ready to bring their A-game on Derby night want to turn tables. They'll work with you.

That being said, this is NOT true for Oaks night (Friday). If you don't have a reservation by now, you're likely outta luck. Most people show up for those reservations (and even try to make their parties larger) and EVERYONE wants to go out to eat that night.


Agreed.

Thurby is pretty aggressive, as well.
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Re: Derby Reservations - Still Open?

by bob.durbin » Wed Apr 20, 2016 3:15 pm

Over the 9 still has openings for both Oaks and Derby. Come see us for Falls City beer, Old 502 wines, and a selection of craft cocktails. We're also offering a special Derby 3 course tasting menu that I will post Friday for anyone interested.
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Re: Derby Reservations - Still Open?

by Chad Coulter » Wed Apr 20, 2016 10:17 pm

LouVino has some Oaks reservations available at 9:15 and Derby at 8:30-9ish
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Re: Derby Reservations - Still Open?

by Isaac F » Sat Apr 23, 2016 8:22 pm

We still have a few spots open at La Chasse, and openings for our Tuesday and Wednesday of Derby Week "Tent Events". (502.822.3963.) Cheers!
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Re: Derby Reservations - Still Open?

by Madeline Peters » Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:10 am

I agree with the previous post. Thursday and Friday nights are crazy. Saturday is a whole other ballgame. We don't take reservations on Friday and Saturday nights but you can call and see how the restaurant is doing. We will probably be able to accommodate you on Saturday. I have no idea how Middletown Coals will perform derby weekend but St Matts is steady but not crazy.

Another thing to consider is the special menus that restaurants use to serve so many guests during that busy night. We don't do that..same menu, same price.
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Re: Derby Reservations - Still Open?

by Michaelle W » Thu Apr 28, 2016 1:09 pm

The North End Cafe, both locations still have some openings available, Thurby, Oaks and Derby Day. Call 502-896-8770 for Frankfort Ave. location and 502-690-4161 for Highlands.
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Re: Derby Reservations - Still Open?

by looi » Thu Apr 28, 2016 4:17 pm

Asiatique still has some openings for Oaks and Derby evening. We are only offering the four course pre fixe menu at $65.00(excl. beverages, tax and gratuity) and will need a credit card to hold the reservation.
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Re: Derby Reservations - Still Open?

by Isaac F » Wed May 04, 2016 7:28 pm

We are now full for Oaks, but have a few tables left for Thurby ( :) ), and Derby.
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Re: Derby Reservations - Still Open?

by Robin Garr » Wed May 04, 2016 8:41 pm

Isaac F wrote:We are now full for Oaks, but have a few tables left for Thurby ( :) ), and Derby.

La Chasse?
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Re: Derby Reservations - Still Open?

by Susanne Smith » Fri May 06, 2016 6:44 am

We are doing a killer Derby Breakfast/Brunch from 8:30 till 1pm. Closed Sat. night.

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