Opening day for 102nd season is Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Welcome to Mike Linnig's

Celebrating 100+ Years of Family Seafood Tradition in Louisville, Kentucky

Mike Linnig's has been serving the best seafood in Louisville since 1925!

Are you looking for generous portions of fried fish, shrimp, frog legs, pan-fried oysters, turtle soup, chicken and onion rings?

We were voted best seafood restaurant, best fish sandwich & best onion rings!

By COURIER-JOURNAL readers’ poll.

Since 1925

Mike Linnig’s

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Looking for the perfect
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Look no further than Mike Linnig’s Famous Seafood Restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky! Whether you’re planning a party, reunion, or rehearsal dinner, our spacious rooms can accommodate groups of 20 or more. Our delicious seafood menu is sure to delight your guests, and we offer special prices and menus tailored for school field trips. Make your event unforgettable at Mike Linnig’s, where great food and great memories come together!

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Excellent

Mike Linnig's4.4

Based on 8377 reviews

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John Michael Mattingly

1 day ago

Frog legs are the best I’ve ever had in my entire life!

Marie Wilson

2 days ago

There's only one thing I would suggest and that is to have better way of getting in and out, other than that the long wait was well worth it😁

Diana Jones

2 days ago

Food, service and the band, the Checkmates, were great!!

David Daniel

4 days ago

Absolutely love this place!

Sabine Beard

4 days ago

Great place we'll definitely come back.

Scott

1 week ago

Louisville landmark

Debbie Brock

2 weeks ago

Great atmosphere, great food!

Cynthia Coffey

2 weeks ago

Delicious as always

Rochelle Beckham

2 weeks ago

Always enjoy my meal. Good Service. Always a good experience. We keep going back 😁.

Larry Keys

2 weeks ago

Prices seem high but one fish platter. Could feed two people easy! It's a South end Tradition. Not much left out that way!

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