A local favorite in downtown is Vincenzo's. Northern Italian in a lovely setting. Right across from Galt House is Jeff Ruby's . It's an upscale steakhouse with other good options and is very good. The Galt House has an upscale restaurant called Rivue which gets good reviews, but is pricey. I've not been. I love the restaurant in the eclectic 21C hotel, Proof on Main. Artemesia on Market Street is excellent. Down the way a bit is Melillo's, a family traditional style Italian place which is wonderful. I know a lot of people steer people to the Bristol, but I cannot stand the place. 2 of my worst dining experiences were there.

I agree with most of the recommendations from Linda. I have been to Rivue in the Galt House. It was very good but pricey. I'd suggest, at least, a glass of wine to enjoy the view and then head out somewhere else. I especially like Artemesia on Market Street - jazz some nights (but you will need a taxi to get there from the Galt House). I prefer the more casual Melillo's to Vincenzo's (ditto on the taxi).

And, if you want to get a bit out of downtown there are some great dining options on Baxter/Bardstown (Lilly's, Jack Fry's) and on Frankfort Ave. Both should be just a 15 minute taxi from the Galt House.

If you do a search on this forum for "restaurant", you'll get lots of information.