Kentucky diners have already lost several deeply personal local favorites in 2026. Three additional closures have now taken away a Dutch-inspired steakhouse, a family deli and a longtime downtown Louisville gathering place.
Lisse Steakhuis in Covington
Lisse Steakhuis closed in early July after 10 years in Covington.
The restaurant brought an unusual Dutch influence to the city’s dining scene. Its menu combined quality steaks, locally grown vegetables, seafood and international wines inside a historic MainStrasse Village building.
Lisse became a popular destination for anniversaries, birthdays and other occasions that called for something more memorable than an ordinary chain steakhouse…