According to most restaurant critics, the perfect American meal is served on a plate, which rests on a table with legs. Try some authentic American cuisine the way it was meant to be served with today's Groupon. For $7, you get $15 worth of classic American fare at Aspen Creek Restaurant, located on Bardstown Road.

Pregame with spinach artichoke dip (4.99) or a hearty helping of fried pickle chips, hand-breaded dills fried to a crisp and served with peppercorn ranch dressing or a Cajun horseradish dip ($3.99). Most of the thin-crust pizzas, salads, chicken, steaks, pastas, burgers, and sandwiches on Aspen's menu cost less than $10. Flavorful meaty dishes include a chili-rubbed pork tenderloin trio (three pork medallions wrapped in bacon and grilled and bathed in honey lime dressing, $9.99) and Hawaiian-style grilled chicken topped with a fresh grilled pineapple ($7.99). Aspen Creek's pan-seared salmon ($10.99) is hand cut, superbly seasoned, honey-glazed, and totally unable to travel upstream in search of superior gold prospecting.

Aspen Creek's rugged stone building is similar to the mountain lodge retreats popularized by vacationing movie stars. It's decorated with glossy wood, antique light fixtures, and a ski lift leading to a baseball stadium. Invite a vacationing friend to Aspen Creek to eat like a vacationing movie star, or buy today's Groupon as gifts for friends and treat them to the tastes of a vacationing movie star who dislikes vacationing far from home.

This Groupon is not valid toward alcohol.

Reviews

Eighty-seven percent of Urbanspooners like Aspen Creek:

• Great tasting food with tons of flavor. Great atmosphere for fine dining, but with an inexpensive price. The Sweet Potato Caserole is divine! – Joe's Eats
• Man. This place was impressive. Food was cheap, and not only were the portions generous, they were delicious too! – Adam and Allie
• Amazing food...VERY good prices. Brought to you by the folks at Texas roadhouse so you know it's good stuff! – Jon G