Anderson County, KY

Farmer's Wife/Broadway Dinner House

Location: 701 West Broadway Street
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky 40342
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Phone number: 502-859-5905
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Ballard County, KY

Bluegrass Restaurant

Location: Highway 60
La Center, Kentucky
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Specialties: Catfish
Comments: Best catfish in the area! homemade cream pies

Barren County, KY

Big Moose's Bbq & Smokehouse

Location: 525 West Main Street
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
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Phone number: 270-651-1913
Specialties: Bar-b-Que chicken, pork shoulder, shredded pork, & the HUGE Moose Burger
Comments: Casual place to grab a bite to eat and reasonably priced

Bath County, KY

Green's Restaurant

Location: Salt Lick, Kentucky
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Bell County, KY

J & L Cafe

Location: Village Green Shopping Center
Highway 25E
Middlesboro, Kentucky
Hours of Business: 6:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Phone number: 606-248-2854
Specialties: Fried Bologna Sandwiches, Peanut Butter Milkshakes, & Excellent Cheeseburgers
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La Esperanza Mexican Restaurant

Location: Highway 25E
Middlesboro, Kentucky
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Specialties: superb Mexican fare, including great flan
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Old City Cafe

Location: Main Street, Middlesboro, Kentucky
Hours of Business: 5:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Sundays - Closed
Phone number: 865-475-4438
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Chinatown Cafe

Location: Middlesboro, Kentucky
Hours of Business: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday; Friday 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Phone number: 606-248-1627
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Engle's Drive-In Restaurant

Location: Pineville, Kentucky
Hours of Business: 11:00 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Phone number: 606-337-6145
Specialties: Daily home-cooked lunch specials such as pinto beans, chicken dumplings, baked ham
Comments: Largest, Tastiest burgers in town
Hot fudge cake and banana splits

Midnight Market

Location: 601 West Winchester Avenue
Middlesboro, Kentucky 40965
Hours of Business: 5:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Phone number: 606-248-6950
Specialties: Biscuits just like Mama would make
Comments: Best breakfast in Middlesboro!

Boone County, KY

Mr. Herb's Restaurant

Location: 2011 Verona Mudlick Road
Verona, Kentucky 41092
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Phone number: 859-485-4470
Specialties: Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays fried fish dinners
Comments: They have the best fish dinners around.

Bourbon County, KY

Iron Rail Restaurant

Location: Between 10th Street and Winchester Road
Paris, Kentucky
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Phone number: 606-987-4422
Specialties: Lunch buffet for $5.30, homestyle cooking
Comments: Closed on Mondays.

Boyd County, KY

Crisp's Dairy Treat

Location: 1816 W Ike Patton Dr
Ashland, Kentucky 41102
Located at the intersection of US 60 and Summit Road
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Phone number: 606-928-8193
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Comments: They have wonderful hot dogs and yummy fried apple pies. In summer their tangerine swirl is a local favorite.

J&J Restaurant

Location: 5260 13th Street
Ashland, Kentucky 41102
Located at the intersection of US 60 and Raybourne Road
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Phone number: 606-325-3816
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Comments: They have excellent cornbread and beans and down home cooking.

Rocco's

Location: Ceredo-Kenova, West Virginia
Exit 1, turn North till you intersect a main highway then East for a couple of miles.
Hours of Business: Open for dinner only
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Specialties: Italian cuisine
Comments: OUTSTANDING Italian food in the middle of no-where. You can purchase their frozen stuffed Lasagna for carry out.

Bracken County, KY

Carbos Cafe

Location: Brooksville, KY
Hours of Business: 4:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Monday-Sunday
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Shepherd's Place

Location: 113 Locust Street, Brooksville, KY
Across from the county courthouse on KY 19
Hours of Business: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday; Friday & Saturday 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Phone number: 606-735-2091
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Comments: Reasonably priced and most definitely down home

Breckinridge County, KY

Green Valley Restaurant

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Hours of Business: Every night until 9:00 p.m.
Phone number: 270-547-5697
Specialties: Fridy night: All you can eat seafood buffet; daily specials; weekend breakfast buffet
Comments: We eat at this restaurant several times a week and it is good.

Irby's Porch Swing Restaurant

Location: 14033 Falls of Rough Road
Falls of Rough, KY 40119
Across from the Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Hours of Business: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Phone number: 270-257-8041
Specialties: Homemade fudge
Comments: Large portions, friendly folks, inexpensive

Calloway County, KY

Rudy's

Location: 104 S 5th St
Murray, Kentucky 42071
Hours of Business: Phone number: (270) 753-1632
Specialties: Brains and scrambled eggs
Comments: Rudy's is iconic among the locals. It's "the place" for breakfast if you're looking for the uncensored western Kentucky experience. It's small, to say the least, so you definitely be rubbing shoulders with some of the locals. It's also a good place to buy the local newspaper since there's a machine next to the entrance.

Sammon's Bakery

Location: 974 Chestnut Street
Murray, Kentucky 42071
Hours of Business: Phone number: 270-753-5434
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Comments: They have the most awesome donuts, pastries and cheeseburgers (on homemade buns) of life

Pagliai's Pizza

Location: 970 Chestnue Street
Murray, Kentucky 42071
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Phone number: 270-753-2975
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Comments: We loved Pagliai's Pizza on the Court Square (they had Hawaiian Pizza 20 years ago)

Carter County, KY

Melini Cucina Italian Eatery

Location: 110 Robert Avenue
Corner of Robert Avenue & Mary Avenue (US 60)
Grayson, Kentucky
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Phone number: 606-475-1521
Specialties: Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week. Ham Calzone, Spinach, & Veggie Calzones, Melini Stromboli, and Baked Lasagna
Comments: The food was tasty and hot. The calzone was thin crusted and full of cheese. The staff was very attentive. Very affordable!

Casey County, KY

Bread of Life Cafe

Location: 5369 S. 127 Liberty, Kentucky 42539
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Phone number: 606-787-6110
Fax number: 606-787-0043
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Comments: It is run by the Amish and the proceeds goes to the Galilean Childrens Home. It has wonderful fresh baked bread, pies and other country cooking. Prices are very reasonable.

Christian County, KY

Ferrell's Snappy Service

Location: 1001 S. Main St.
Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240
Hours of Business: Only closed on Sundays; otherwise, open 24 hours a day
Phone number: 270-886-1445
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Comments: Greasy hamburgers and fries! Yummy!

Clark County, KY

Cantukee Diner

Location: off exit 94 from Hwy 64, across from ALE8 bottling company
12 Carol Road
Winchester, Kentucky 40391
Phone number: 859-744-7377
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Clay County, KY

Courthouse Inn

Location: 18 Manchester Square Shopping Center
Manchester, Kentucky 40962
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Phone number: 606-598-0998
Specialties: Buffet
Comments: Good southern cooking and friendly people.

Clinton County, KY

Hilltop General Store and Restaurant

Location: located on Hwy 90 in Clinton Co. just north of Albany, KY
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Comments: It has great home country cooking.

Cumberland County, KY

Corner Pool & Lunch, Inc.

Location: 500 Court House Square
Burkesville, Kentucky 42717
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Phone number: 270-864-5977
Specialties: Biscuits and chocolate gravy
Comments: It has very reasonably priced lunch specials. There is no pool table however.

Daviess County, KY

Bernie's Diner

Location: 550 South Main Street
Beaver Dam, Kentucky 42320
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Phone number: 270-274-4129
Specialties: Banquet facilities, daily specials, private parties, carry out, buffet, and menu
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Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn

Location: Parrish Street
Owensboro, Kentucky
Hours of Business: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday
Phone number: 502-684-8143
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Comments: Unbeatable all you can eat lunch or dinner buffet

Estill County, KY

Cedar Village Restaurant

Location: 1100 Richmond Road
Irvine, KY 40336
Hours of Business: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Phone number: 606-723-7777
Web site: www.ratrun.com/eating_southern_style.htm
Specialties: Chicken, catfish, roast beef, hush puppies, cornbread
Comments: Buffet or menu; cheap meals...lots of food

Fleming County, KY

Mama's Kitchen

Location: Highway 11 on the Bypass
P.O. Box 427
Flemingsburg, Kentucky 41041
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Phone number: 606-849-9911
Email: mary@mamaskitchen.cc
Specialties: Catering, Daily Specials, Delivery Service, Home Cooked Meals, Private Dining, Hot Buffet, and Salad Bar
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Floyd County, KY

Holiday Inn

Location: Prestonsburg, Kentucky
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Phone number: 606-886-0001
Specialties: Daily specials.
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Franklin County, KY

Cliffside Restaurant

Location: Lawrenceburg Road
Frankfort, Kentucky
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Phone number: 502-223-3173
Specialties: Roastbeef on bread w/ mashed potatos slaw and gravy. Also coneys, malts, and shakes.
Comments: Still has the counter with the same mounted bar stools that were there when I was a kid.

Jim's Seafood

Location: 950 Wilkinson Blvd
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
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Phone number: 502-223-7448
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Comments: River rolls by as you enjoy excellent seafood meal.

Scotty's Pink Pig

Location: East Main Street
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
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Comments: hickory smoked, Pit Bar-B-Q and the best homemade chess, pecan, bourbon nut, and choc. pecan pies

Casa Fiesta

Location: Louisville Road
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
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Comments: best homemade Salsa, Fajita's, Ques. and Mexican Pork Chops

La Chiquita Mexican Grocery

Location: 35 Grandview Dr.
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
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Phone number: (502) 695-1520
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Comments: Great Authentic Mexican Food. Good lunch buffet. Not for Gringos!

Thai Smile

Location: 1193 Century Plaza
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
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Phone number: (502) 227-9934
Specialties: Spicy Thai food
Comments: Once I discovered this place it became the only oriental restaurant I will go to

Garrard County, KY

Bill's Restaurant

Location: Bryantsville, KY
Mile or 2 north of Camp Dick Robinson on US 27
Hours of Business: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; Friday & Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Phone number: 859-548-2014
Specialties: Lunch specials and great catfish!
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Grant County, KY

Dry Ridge Iron Skillet

Location: 317 Second Street
Corydon, Kentucky
Hours of Business: Thursday-Saturday, open til 8 p.m.
Phone number: 533-6121
Specialties: Old Fashioned Cooking
Comments: Barbeque is very good

Graves County, KY

Hill's Bar-B-Que

Location: 1002 Cuba Road
Mayfield, Kentucky
Hours of Business: Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Phone number: 270-247-9121
Fax number: 270-247-9127
Email: greghill@apex.net
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Comments: Catering services available

Wilma's Kountry Kitchen

Location: 113 No. 12 St.
Mayfield, Kentucky 42066
Hours of Business: Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday 5 a.m.-2 p.m.
Phone number: 270-247-9153
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Comments: BIG CHEAP breakfast!

Hardin County, KY

The Depot

Location: 201 E. Main Street
Glendale, Kentucky 42740
Hours of Business: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday; Closed on Sundays
Phone number: 270-369-6000
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Mark's Feed Store

Location: 1704 N Dixie Hwy
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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Phone number: 270-763-6611
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Comments: Atmosphere and food are great.

Stone Hearth Restaurant

Location: 1001 N Mulberry St
Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701
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Phone number: 270-765-4898
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Comments: Well managed, good food, comfortable atmosphere.

Harrison County, KY

Biancke's Restaurant

Location: 102 South Main Street
Cynthiana, Kentucky
Hours of Business: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Phone number: 859-234-3443
Web site: www.bianckes.com
Specialties: Home-style meals
Comments: The food is good, but the homeade pies are outstanding

Henderson County, KY

Mr. B's Pizza & Wings

Location: 316 N Green St
Henderson, Kentucky 42420
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Phone number: 270-826-9999
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Comments: Best pizza with thin crust and sausage...best fried mushrooms.

Ralph's Hickory Pit

Location: US 60 West
739 N Green St
Henderson, Kentucky 42420
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Phone number: 270-826-5656
Specialties: Tuesday you get free homemade ice cream and a free homemade cookie
Comments: Excellent breakfast, good lunch. Very dependable.

Thomason's Barbeque

Location: 701 Atkinson's Street
Henderson, Kentucky 42420
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Phone number: 270-826-0654
Specialties: Barbeque
Comments: Famous in Henderson, Kentucky for their BBQ beans.

Henry County, KY

Our Best

Location: 5728 Smithfield Road
Smithfield, Kentucky 40068
Hours of Business: Closed Mondays; Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Phone number: 502-845-7682
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Jackson County, KY

Merlene's

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Jefferson County, KY

Lynn's Paradise Cafe

Location: 984 Barret Avenue
Louisville, Kentucky 40204
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Phone number: 502-583-3447
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Comments: They have good food; biscuits are wonderful!

Mike Linnig's

Location: Just a couple of miles from the Greenwood Boat Ramp on Ohio River
9308 Cane Run Road
Louisville, Kentucky 40258
Hours of Business: Closed Mondays; Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Phone number: 502-937-9888
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Comments: Best fish sandwiches, onion rings, and cold drinks in KY

Pepper Shaker Chilli & Bar-B-Que

Location: 4912 Preston Highway
Louisville, Kentucky 40213
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Phone number: 502-964-3011
Specialties: Excellent chilli
Comments: They win the chilli cook off every year!

Sue's Touch of Country

Location:2605 Rockford Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40216
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Phone number: 502-449-4086
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Johnson County, KY

Wilma's

Location: downtown Paintsville
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Comments: They have great stuffed peppers!

Kenton County, KY

Greyhound Tavern

Location: 2500 Dixie Highway
Covington, Kentucky 41017
Hours of Business: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for brunch 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. regular menu
Phone number: 859-331-3767
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Comments: Family dining

Mike Fink's Restaurant

Location: 100 Greenup St
Covington, Kentucky 41011
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Phone number: 859-261-4212
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Comments: This is a floating restaurant on the Ohio River

Knox County, KY

Traveller's Inn

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Barbourville, Kentucky
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Laurel County, KY

London Deli & Subs

Location: 3948 Old Whitley Road
London, Kentucky 40744
Hours of Business: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone number: 606-864-0530
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Comments: Their hot/cold subs will leave you speechless! They also serve salads and burgers

Lee County, KY

Koop's General Store

Location: 8731 Highway 11 N
Zoe, Kentucky 41397
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Phone number: 606-464-9906
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Comments: It has ham, turkey, roast beef sandwiches with HUGE helpings of meat for a GREAT price.

Purple Cow

Location: 146 Main Street
Beattyville, Kentucky
Hours of Business: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; Saturday & Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Phone number: 606-464-9222
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Comments: Just plain ole good home cooking!

Letcher County, KY

Courthouse Cafe

Location: 127 Main St.
Whitesburg, KY 41858
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Phone number: 606-633-5859
Specialties: Daily specials
Comments: They are located in the original home of the Appalshop Center. Good home cooking with a touch of gourmet - a bit unusual for eastern KY. While you wait for your meal, you can browse in the adjacent applachian store

Pine Mountain Grill

Location: 45 Highway 119 South
Pine Mountain Junction
Whitesburg, Kentucky 41858
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Phone number: 606-633-1183
Specialties: Southern cooking
Comments: Banquet rooms are available upon request.

Lincoln County, KY

Kentucky Depot Restaurant

Location: Stanford, Kentucky
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Phone number: 606-365-8040
Specialties: Daily hot lunch specials
Comments: Great country cooking with lunch specials that include sirloin tips served with green peppers and onions, baked ham, fried chicken, grilled pork chop. Great food and not too expensive.

Livingston County, KY

Knoth's Bar-B-Que

Location: 728 US 62
Grand Rivers, Kentucky 42045
Hours of Business: Open for lunch and dinner.
Phone number: 270-362-8580
Specialties: Pork and beef bar-b-que.
Comments: Has one of the most unusual sauces in Kentucky. Pork is excellent! You can purchase a whole shoulder to take home with you.

Patti's 1880's Settlement

Location: 1793 J H Obryan Ave
Grand Rivers, Kentucky
Hours of Business: Open year-round 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Phone number: 270-362-8844
Email: pattis@apex.net
Web site: www.pattis-settlement.com
Specialties: pork chops & meringue pie
Comments: A varied menu with specials. Desserts will cure any sweet tooth!