Welcome to Proof on Main
Proof on Main offers a winning combination of inventive yet accessible food and
beverage paired with warm, professional service to downtown Louisville, KY. Housed
in five historic buildings, Proof on Main is part of the new 21c Museum Hotel. Opened
in March 2006 and developed by Louisville philanthropists and art collectors, Laura
Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, Proof was honored to be named as one of “Best New Restaurants
2006,” by Esquire.
What People Are Saying
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"The menu is eclectic, a melting-pot blend of Mediterranean influences with Kentucky and regional flavors, making good use of local produce."
- Robin Gar › view the article |
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"There’s no complex like this in the country."
- Bob Krummert › view the article |
Accolades
 | 2007 Davey Awards-Silver Award Winner
October 2007 The 21c Museum Hotel Web sites, designed by BrainSpark Media, are awarded a Silver Davey Award by the International Academy of the Visual Arts. The Davey Awards honor the finest creative work from the best small firms, agencies and companies worldwide. |
What People Are Saying
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"... airy, inviting and unmistakably urban – and in my opinion, creates a feel of an entirely different Louisville."
- Stephen Hacker › view the article |
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"The dining room is one of the most striking public spaces in the city, with a mix of contemporary and traditional elements that manages to be assertive without being abrasive."
- Marty Rosen, 4 star review › view the article |
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"Designed by architect Deborah Berke, the modern brick-and-white interiors feature museum-caliber contemporary art."
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"Chef Michael Paley serves food every bit as colorful and bold as the design ..."
- John Mariani, Best New Restaurants 2006 › view the article |
What People Are Saying
"The food is innovative, creative, fun and best of all, delicious and moderately priced."
- Carla Sue Broecker, The Voice Tribune
What People Are Saying
"... now we will add Proof to the list of restaurants we want to revisit – it was worth the 100-mile trip and a lot easier and cheaper than going to New York for the weekend."
- Terrie Benjamin, Cincinnati Art Museum
Proof on Main gift cards now available!
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