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# M Peppers – French Bistro Restaurant in Louisville, KY
M Peppers is a vibrant French bistro located at 1306 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY, offering a delightful culinary experience that combines classic French cuisine with a modern twist. Since its inception, M Peppers has quickly gained popularity for its inviting atmosphere, exceptional service, and a menu that caters to diverse palates, including vegetarian options. The restaurant is housed in a beautifully renovated space, previously a police station, which adds a unique charm to the dining experience. With a focus on community engagement and high-quality food, M Peppers has become a beloved spot for both locals and visitors, earning rave reviews for its dishes and ambiance.

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Visited yesterday, two meat eaters and a vegan. Great vibes, great decoration. Food to die for. The chef made a special meal for the vegan. Will definitely come back

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Magnifique! The bar was high - in no small part because I was dining with a French person - but Monsieur Peppers delivered on our recent inaugural visit. Looking to try a fun new place, I settled on M. Peppers after seeing some favorite French classics on an online menu. I was also eager to see how the old Highlands police station had been transformed into a French bistro. We arrived shortly before 8 PM on a recent evening. We hadn't made reservations, but there were high tops as well as cafe tables available in the bar area. We sprung for a cafe table and were promptly greeted by our server, who also let us know that late night happy hour was about to begin. We settled on an order of moules-frites, then an unaoked French Chardonnay for myself and an old fashioned for le monsieur. Service was friendly and prompt, and our server was knowledgeable about the menu as well as the wine list. As our food arrived, so did some friends who we didn't know were coming. But we had them pull up a chair and made our date night into a double. The moules-frites was one of the better iterations I've had stateside, with the flavors hitting the spot and the fries perfectly golden. My wine was also a perfect complement, would definitely recommend. I went lighter for my main course and opted for a Salade Niçoise with the tuna salad on the side. It was ::chef's kiss:: Perfectly balanced in its composition and with fresh ingredients, I could not have made a better choice. The ambiance, particularly in the bar area, is reminiscent of a Parisian bistro, with close tables and a pleasant din of bar noise as a backdrop to the evening. M. Peppers is destined to become one of our new favorite spots, and I hope that soon it is for you as well!

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So how did I get to three stars... The service was top notch from start to finish. We were on the patio and it started raining. They were there immediately to get us moved inside and out of the rain. The menu is compact, but has plenty from which to pick. We started with steak tartare ;(very good) and French onion fondue (okay). The fondue was okay, seemed a lot like soup with some melted cheese on top. For entrees we tried gnocchi (very dry), halibut (overwhelmed by the sauce) the Le Burget M Peppers (pretty good) and steak frites (cooked well, thin sauce). The deserts were really good! Chocolate was the best things we had. Perhaps your mileage will vary...

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You should get here now! I'm so happy I discovered this gem! I was blown away by the food my first visit! The ouefs mayonnaise are not devil or dressed eggs, but are perfection. The truffle mayo leaves you craving more of them. Since they have two burgers, I had to try the cheeseburger American. At first bite it became my favorite burger in Louisville. All the components work perfect together and I already want another one. Their fries are also a winner. So many places have messed up their fries and M Peppers is 11 out of 10. I can not wait to work my way though the menu. Happy eating!

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Was so excited to try this new French spot on a Friday night! We didn't make a reservation so my dad and I sat at a table by the bar which we were happy with. We loved the atmosphere inside - it was slightly loud but I think that's just because we were in the bar area. Our server was friendly and promptly came and took our orders and answered any questions that we had. The only issue with the service was that as time went on and the restaurant got busier, our server was running around inside and outside and kind of forgot to keep checking on our table. I'm sure that since the place is new they are still getting some of their footing, especially on a busy night. Now the food and drinks were absolutely outstanding!! I started off with a French 75 which was made perfectly. My dad had an old fashioned and said it's one of the best he's had. The escargot that we got as an appetizer was hot and garlicky just as I like it! We used up every drop of the mixture that went on top by dipping our bread in it. My dad got the burger for his main and told me it was phenomenal. My steak frites were delicious as well - the steak was extremely tender and salty and the sauce I chose on top (I think it was the au poivre) was the perfect pairing.

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First visit to M. Peppers. Was initially hesitant to go as a vegetarian. Told the husband we could maybe just get a drink and decide about food later. We went on a Thursday around 5:30pm. Bar had only 4 people seated so we were able to grab a spot easily (we prefer sitting at the bar). Place was nicely renovated by the prior restaurant owners, and it still looks very nice. Bartender was great (Colson, I think was his name). Attentive and knowledgeable. Made a delicious manhattan. Friendly. Appropriately social without being intrusive. I'd give him an A+. The bread was amazing! So very good. Love that there was a bar hook underneath for coat/purse/whatever. There was also a bar for feet (but I was too short for that). Luckily the bar stool had a foot bar. I read the other reviews that described the gnocchi as bland. I thought it was wonderful. The mushrooms were so good. We will be back. Of note, the television at the bar reportedly only shows horse racing, but it looked really nice with the gold frame (see picture).

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Fantastic addition to the Louisville food scene (and the Highlands in particular). French bistro-inspired setup. The bar area when you enter is energetic and is a great spot to stop for a drink, a bite, or both. The dining area is also a pleasant spot. Food and drinks are outstanding. I love that it's a smaller menu than you see a lot of places--there's plenty of variety on there for any taste, but it's not at all overwhelming, and everything is prepared perfectly. Rarely would I ever eat a cheeseburger with a fork, but the Le Burger M Peppers is a delightful exception--drenched in a delicious au poivre, trying to pick it up would not be the cleanest process! And the fries are incredible--perfectly crisp exterior followed by a pillowy interior. Steak frites are exceptional too, and absolutely get the French onion fondue and the fried cornichons! The fondue is French onion soup in fondue form, just incredibly tasty. And I'd never have thought to get fried cornichons, but I am glad I did--crunchy little pickles perfectly fried and tasty dipping sauce. Desserts and cocktails are excellent as well. Service is friendly and helpful. It was quite crowded the first time I visited, but the servers were still attentive, and we never waited long for a fresh drink or our meal. I look forward to making this a regular spot.

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Steak special was great. Atmosphere, service, and drinks top notch. Can't wait to go back!

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We had an awesome experience here! The food was fantastic and it has a great location with cool decor. We got the Escargot, the burger, and the steak frites. I recommend all of it but the burger really blew us away. The garlic aioli with the fries was great. We can't wait to come back. Service was a little slow but each server who helped us was pleasant and accommodating. They were also very busy as it was a Friday night at 7pm.

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Atmosphere, drinks, food, drinkware, service: 5 stars! M. Pepper's is a great new addition to Louisville dining! It is upscale without being pretentious (no one needs to know where each pickle or caper came from); also not $$$$ like the other French bistro in town. But it is refined in its food, drinks, service and even drinkware. I just love those very French green Duralex Picardie glasses! We've been here twice now. We loved our French 75 and Old Fashioned. The drinks are just what I like: classic, fortified without a long list of unrecognizable ingredients. The food menu is also simple, classic and well-executed. We loved the steak frites, salmon and roasted chicken. That side of peas is a must try! A bit of salty pork and velvety cheese (?) sauce elevates the humble peas. Service was friendly, attentive and well-timed. We were able to enjoy our meal at a French pace, not American rush style. We will definitely be back for more. I can see us relaxing at the bar at this French place.

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