Since 1925, Mike Linnig’s has been located near Valley Station and the Ohio River Levee Trail, and what started out as a humble roadside vegetable stand soon became one of the most beloved Louisville restaurants for fresh, delicious seafood and classic Southern comfort foods. The property itself has experienced its fair share of floods, fires and wartime closures, but the Linnig family has always revived the restaurant as a beacon for the community.

The first that comes to mind is Mike Linnigs — a true Louisville staple for nearly 100 years. Gotta go with the onion rings and fried fish sandwich (one portion is easily enough for two people!). It’s located on the river as well as the Louisville Loop, which makes it bikeable/walkable for some folks. – Austin Render, co-founder of the Bourbon Country Burn. More:New restaurant plus (maybe?) short-term rentals ahead in Schnitzelburg

If you haven’t heard of Mike Linnig’s yet – just do yourself a favor and make it a point to head out to their riverside restaurant in the South end of Louisville. Voted the best seafood restaurant, best fish sandwich, and best onion rings by the Courier Journal Reader’s Poll and serving Louisville since 1925. They have some of the sweetest stories and employees who have worked there for over 40 years!

Mike Linnig's is celebrating its 100th season as a hub for delicious seafood and family gatherings. Originally established as a modest roadside stand in 1924, the restaurant has grown to a sprawling 20-acre venue along the Ohio River, capable of hosting up to 1,000 diners. The restaurant remains operated by the Linnig family and continues to be a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

Mike Linnig’s: For nearly 100 years, Louisville-area families have been heading out to Pleasure Ridge Park for the never-ending fish fry at Linning’s. The whitefish sandwich is the time-honored classic, but you can get catfish, tilapia and tons of other seafood options. Sit outside if the weather is nice, and wait to hear the enthusiastic loudspeaker shout-out when your order is ready.

Located in the South End off of Cane Run Road, Mike Linnig's has been a local favorite Louisville fish restaurant for decades. They serve fried fish, shrimp, oysters, frog legs, turtle soup, and onion rings. Many people especially enjoy dining at Mike Linnig's when it's nice outside because they have a huge outdoor dining area with beer for the adults and swing sets for the kids.

Mike Linnig’s 9308 Cane Road Louisville loves fried fish, and we especially love fried from Mike Linnig’s, which has been in operation in the city’s Southwest end since 1925. Here, you’ll find the battered white cod that Derby City is known for, as well as other fried delights like the restaurant’s famous homemade onion rings and hush puppies. Photo via facebook.com/mikelinnigs

Mike Linnig’s: For nearly 100 years, Louisville-area families have been heading out to Pleasure Ridge Park for its never-ending fish fry. The whitefish sandwich is the time-honored classic, but you can get catfish, tilapia and tons of other seafood options. Sit outside if the weather is nice, and wait to hear the enthusiastic loudspeaker shout-out when your order is ready.

Are you looking for generous portions of fried fish, shrimp, frog legs, pan-fried oysters, turtle soup, chicken and onion rings, then Mike Linnig’s Restaurant, is the perfect spot for you. Nestled in a shady grove, Mike Linnig’s Restaurant has been dishing up tasty fried fish and seafood at family prices for many years.

A long-standing Louisville establishment, Mike Linnig’s has been known for its seafood, views and local fanfare since 1925. Today’s outdoor dining options and award-winning fried seafood mainstays continue to keep Mike Linnig’s on the Louisville map three generations later. “Welcome, relax and enjoy your visit.

If you’ve lived in Louisville your whole life, you’ve likely heard of this hidden seasonal treasure. Mike Linnig’s has the best fish sandwich in the city, and has since 1925. This family-owned, family-friendly seafood joint off Cane Run Road sits on the banks of the Ohio and is always crowded.

Going to Mike Linnig’s is much more than just going out for a fish sandwich. It is an experience, plain and simple, and one that every Louisvillian should do. They have a huge patio to accompany their huge menu full of fried favorites.