Came on the recommendation from a friend (04/25/2026), I'd heard mixed reviews so I was curious…read moreabout this place. I'll give them 4.75 stars, but they did fantastic so I'll round up for this place. First, we walk in the door and Zack walked past and complimented the boss on her snazzy shirt and a few other staff were friendly too so the vibe was nice to start off. We were then led to our table to discover Zack is our server for the night. Another compliment on the bosses glasses, okay she did look great - Thanks Zack! Drinks come out super fast and we get our food ordered. Zack was great helping with Alpha Gal and later following up with the kitchen staff that they had in fact not put butter on my fish - another win. I ordered the red fish special (I think) with a baked potato and the boss got the Harris Platter. Zack recommended blackened and was so right, delicious! I tried her fired catfish and that was delicious too, but would have dipped it in hot sauce, but the cocktail sauce was so yummy with a nice horseradish bite - delicious and maybe better than hot sauce (slander I know). That 0.25 off - well the hushpuppies were kinda gross and bland. This is the south so quality hushpuppies are a must. Ask for Zack, you will not be dissapointed.

My friend and I were in Paducah shopping and decided to have dinner at Stricklands. It was a…read morebeautiful afternoon so we sat outside. The waitress was very kind and helpful. We ordered drinks. I ordered a double Basil Hayden sour and my friend Tanqueray and tonic. We had shrimp, crab cakes, mahi and Ahi. All were delicious. Half way through the meal we ordered another drink. When the check came my 2 drinks were $56. $28 each. I understand that a double is 2ce the price as a single but in a place where 95% of the menu items are $20ish or less and the restaurant is NOT high end one would not expect to pay this much for a drink. If you are going to charge above average prices they should be disclosed. No prices are on the menu.

I gave it a five start but could have been a four. The food was great it was hot and had a lot of…read moreit. They also give you a few sauces to choose from. The service was a little slow after ordering but it could have been a new server she looked a little nervous.

We were able to get a table for 4 right away. The food was delicious, and very affordable. Family…read morefriendly as well. If we ever make it back to Kentucky, we'll stop by again.

Authentic, fabulous local Thai food. Have not had anything bad here. Great service and staff…read more The cream cheese wontons are some of the best I've ever had. Please keep going to this favorite find!!

Good meal. Exceptional service. The place itself is small with limited seating but we sat down…read moreright away. There was only 1 server that I saw and she did an amazing job. I am not a big Thai food fan, but I thought it was solid...and not too spicy either. A good local restaurant in the city of Paducah worth supporting.

235$ The most expensive bill I've ever had. Anywhere. In…read morethe entire u.s.a. Overpriced!! I typically am perfectly happy to pay whatever it takes to get a good meal and usually don't pay attention to the bill But this bill easily exceeded by 50% What you typically pay for a high-quality meal And while the meal was quite good, it wasn't a five star meal The service was five stars The salad was good The coconut clam appetizer was good My branzino was quite the small portion and lacked flavor Our salmon was overcooked to dry The best part was the service it was impeccable I rarely say this But I'll never go back it's just not worth it It's a 150$ meal. Not a 235$ meal. Other patrons voiced the only reason they were there was because it's the only place open on Monday.

Went for dinner, very cool atmosphere. Lights could be a little dimmer. Service was excellent…read more Food is where the price doesn't meet the road. Truffle fries; don't use crinkle cut, you're not Culver's. Seriously, you have to figure out how to make fresh cut fries Or get creative w/ another spud. Chilean Sea bass; you have to give us a bigger piece for $62, It shouldn't be 1" x 3" morsel. Again, do better, It should be twice as big. If you're worried about running out, oh well, at least match the size for the value. Salmon seemed fairly big enough for the $$. You're a good spot fr dinner, but have to do better. Hope you take to heart.

If you like southern style food, this is the place! Fried chicken, fried catfish, greens, mashed…read morepotatoes with gravy, and so much more! Service was fantastic! Deserts were great! I was there at the height of the lunch rush and even with a crowd like that the place was clean! I had a great meal with great atmosphere and excellent service! What more could anyone ask for?!

We were greeted so warmly!!!!!!! The service was outstanding!!!!! The food (all the food!!!!) was…read morespectacular!!!!!!!!

Broussards is a big, friendly place with a broad menu full of tempting dishes. We loved the relaxed…read morepace and the food. The Caesar salad was well dressed with fresh shaved cheese and spicy croutons. The shrimp etouffee over buttered noodles was creamy and delicious. Everything was good, would definitely eat there again. The outdoor space looks perfect for a summer evening.

Walked around town and was very happy to stumble into this place…read more Service was outstanding, owner came out and talked with us. She asked if we ordered cornbread and we hadn't so she personally brought us a slice straight out of the oven. We ordered several things so we could try them. Shrimp étouffée was outstanding. Gumbo was outstanding, jambalaya was good but a tad sweet for my taste. Red beans and rice with some hot sauce . The owner told us to top the cornbread with some of the gumbo, she was so right. Place was busy for a Sunday afternoon and interior was very inviting. Great job and we'll be back next time we're in the area.

Everything about the appearance of this place, from the menu font to the neon sign, was a '90s…read morenostalgia trip in the best way possible. We had lunch here and chose a few items from their huge menu. I got the "tiki torches" (coconut chicken fingers that came with "lizard sauce" [a bbq sauce?] and tangerine honey); neither of the sauces really did it for me (maybe a honey mustard would have been better than just straight honey), but the chicken was good. I also got a side of their pasta salad since I love Hawaiian Mac salad and this was a tasty version. My husband ordered the Shark Attack Cheeze Fries, covered with molten cheese and bacon and served with "beach sauce" (the sauces could use better descriptors, honestly). A full order was HUGE so he had leftovers. The setting was very fun with a beachy vibe (obviously!) and we had a friendly, efficient server. For a bite of the beach in Paducah, check out Flamingo Row!

We waited an hour to be seated while we watched nearly everyone else be seated and were the only…read moreones left waiting. After being extremely patient, we finally asked the hosts when we would get our table. We were told, "we texted you 30 minutes ago." I showed them my phone, no text. What's worse is they made no effort to see if we were still waiting. Which left us wondering if they'd even notice us if we were still waiting by closing time. This was irresponsible by a host staff that either didn't care or was oblivious to their customers' needs.

Catfish was the best I have ever had. Very fresh and delicious. Will definitely be back when I come…read morethrough Paducah!

Catfish was not crispy. Okra was not quite done and my mac & cheese was watery so I give it three…read morestars. Service was very good sweet tea was OK.

Service provided from the moment we walked into Stella's. I enjoy a good Bourbon. Dever, the…read moremanager, was very knowledgeableand took the time to give me great advice as to which choices would suit my taste. He was right on. Aaron our waiter was fabulous. He has learned the trade as a professional. engaging, informative, entertaining and very attentive. Both men adapted to support me, as I have a hearing deficit. Speaking directly, articulating clearly and never missed a beat throughout our entire meal. Anyone one who tries Stella's will not be disappointed. Lauragv

There are nights when offering a critique feels unpleasantly simple. Diners risk little more than…read morethe cost of a meal and the disappointment of an evening gone sideways. Still, it's never enjoyable to recount an experience that falls short at every turn--especially when the failures were preventable. My visit to Stella's, regrettably, was exactly that. From the start, it was clear that the staff lacked even a foundational understanding of Celiac disease. Questions about gluten safety were met with visible uncertainty and no real assurance that the kitchen could confidently prepare a safe meal. That uncertainty became reality when my entrée -- a steak and baked potato -- arrived with gluten on the plate. Not near it. Not questionable cross-contact. On the plate. Naturally, it had to be sent back. This misstep kicked off a cascade of delays that stretched my wait time to nearly an hour, even though we were among the very first guests seated at 5:00 p.m. Meanwhile, my dining companion's meal arrived correctly and on time. I insisted they eat, because by the time my corrected meal showed up, theirs would have gone stone cold if they had waited out of courtesy. The absurdity didn't stop there. The to‑go order I placed after we were seated--intended for someone else--was finished before my actual in‑house entrée ever arrived. Even the wine I ordered to accompany the steak made its way to the table long after the pairing was relevant, arriving more like a begrudging afterthought than part of a well-paced dining experience. When the final bill reached $250, it underscored the frustration even more. At that price point, diners are not paying for mediocrity. They are paying for competence, safety, professionalism, and a level of service that respects their time and their dietary needs. It is not unreasonable to expect top‑notch service when the tab climbs that high. And this incident is not isolated. Increasingly, restaurants in Paducah that position themselves as "quality dining" are missing the mark on training, pacing, and basic hospitality. Yet, as a community, we lack a consistent or constructive way to hold establishments accountable or to encourage them to maintain standards worthy of the prices they charge. If we hope to preserve both the integrity of our dining scene and the value of our wallets, we need better mechanisms for clear, honest critique -- and for restaurants to listen. Stella's, on this visit, offered little more than disappointment and a glaring reminder that good intentions are no substitute for proper training, coordination, and care.

Stopped in around 2pm for lunch and got seated right away. I've heard this place gets really busy…read morein the evenings and especially on weekends, so lunch was a great time to go. Very casual, comfortable atmosphere with a welcoming vibe from the moment we walked in. The host was genuinely warm and friendly, and the staff overall was excellent. The food was phenomenal and definitely lived up to the hype. The place looks small but looks are deceiving. There are three dining rooms and a banquet area upstairs. My partner and I ate the steak sandwich with fries. The sandwich was loaded with chunks of steak cooked to order and the fries were hand cut and crispy. Looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu!

First time trying Doe's Eat Place. Was in Paducah, KY to visit and stopped by for some lunch…read more We've never tried this restaurant even though we have one about 20 minutes from home. Great service, chili was very good and steak was tasty Very relaxed environment. Will definitely have to try the one closer to home!