Great experience. . Beautiful place, exceptional food and service. Highly recommend the stop. First time and definitely will be back. . Thank you read more

Food was excellent! Our server, Hailey, was super friendly and attentive. The historic home adds to the dining experience. We really enjoyed it! read more

Back Home Restaurant - The vegetable plate was very good, especially the fried green tomatoes with homemade dipping sauce and the biscuit. - Comfort Food Near Me - Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Cute place but that's where the positives end. The lady seating guests was not happy to be there. We waited over an hour for food that clearly was not made from scratch. No acknowledgement that we had waited over an hour for the food. Ordered country fried steak., neither the steak nor the gravy were home made. Country fried steak was freezer to oven and both the mashed potatoes and gravy were from a package. The orders were wrong and we were charged for something we didn't receive. It's been a long time since I've walked out of a restaurant wishing I'd gone somewhere...any where else. What a shame because we really wanted to like it. read more

We decided to check out Back Home Restaurant and we weren't disappointed. It has a cozy atmosphere and the waitress was very pleasant. I decided to try the XL Toaster Cheeseburger while my wife tried the fish tacos. They were both fantastic! If you get the XL you had better brought you appetite because it is huge. The fries were also very good. I highly recommend giving it a try especially if you like fish tacos. I don't know another place in Elizabethtown that serves them but let me know if there is. Happy eating! read more

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Fun space, good home style cooking. Fried green tomatoes on a burger: good idea, well executed. The hash brown casserole is pure comfort food decadence. Friendly spot, definitely check it out if you're in the area read more

Back Home Restaurant - Fried Green Tomato Burger - Comfort Food Near Me - Elizabethtown, Kentucky

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What a cute place to eat lunch, relax, and shop! We loved the atmosphere inside and outside. The staff was very warm and welcoming. The food was wonderful. To top it off we were able to do a little shopping after lunch, not before as we didn't have to wait to be seated. Loved this place! read more

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I couldn't decide between 2 or 3 stars so it's a 2.5 for me. Sadly did not have the dining experience I was hoping for while in Etown. This restaurant had positive reviews and looked so cozy from the outside. First thing I noticed was how sticky our table was after being seated. I ordered the chicken, with hash-brown casserole and coleslaw and my partner ordered the burger with fries. The piece of chicken was small and lacked flavor, the hash brown casserole and coleslaw were okay. The burger patty was dry and tasted low quality. The french fries were the best part of the meal. We didn't bother with dessert at this point. read more

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Highly recommend their yummy home-style meals! Their homemade bourbon chocolate ball with one pecan on top is nom-nom! Excellent and courteous service all-around. read more

Food compared to price is responsible, but being severed cold sides and store bought burger patties is not. If you're going to charge $17 for a burger and not season it, at least make it from ground burger. The only thing that was in house made was our appetizers and fries. Your server was just like your food 0 character, 0 care, and 0 taste. The only person who genuinely looked like they liked their job was your hostess. With a name like Back Home restaurant, you'd think it would be some good home cooked meals but not literally going back home and eating the back of the freezer. read more

Back Home Restaurant - Store bought frozen burger patty. - Comfort Food Near Me - Elizabethtown, Kentucky

I had a great experience here at back home restaurant we were seated very quickly. The waitress was super nice. The establishment had down home country field to it. It was great. My food was excellent. I got fried chicken with gravy mashed potatoes and it was all very tasty. I definitely recommend it and I would be back. read more

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Food was okay, kids chicken tenders seemed to be generic big box store frozen brand. Another thing that stunk was kids meal cost 2 a piece to swap the side and wasn't told of the upcharge. Next time I think we'll try somewhere else for "home cooked" meals. read more

4 stars for what it is - charming southern fare! First time trying hot brown, and they delivered! read more

Back Home Restaurant - Fried green tomatoes - Comfort Food Near Me - Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Honestly, this place was disappointing. Our server maybe checked on us once, and it took us over an hour to get our food. The food was mediocre, and the best part were the fries. I got the honey chicken tenders with Mac N Cheese, and my boyfriend got the XL toaster burger. The tenders were good, but the Mac n cheese was flavorless. read more

Friendly service with a cozy atmosphere. Food was tasty but a bit pricey for lunch (which I know is the norm anymore). The convenience and comfort food brings us back every time. read more

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Delicious Home Cooking and Wonderful Servers. Food here is really good and reasonably priced. I recommend the fish tacos, the pinto beans, the cod, and any of the sides. It's a homey atmosphere and the restaurant has a boutique attached to it that sells candles, chocolates, home decor, and women's clothing. This is a great place for lunch. read more

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Oh my gosh- we came here for the first time on a Thursday afternoon for a late lunch and loved the experience. You park in a small gravel lot, cross over a bridge and feel the warmth before ever stepping into the large house turned restaurant. And.... there is boutique shopping inside- both upstairs and in the waiting areas so be sure to go up and check it out!!! I had the most delicious fish tacos - the slaw mixture was melt in your mouth yummy and each of the 2 tacos came with a long hearty piece of fried fish. Heavenly! And our wonderful server brought us drink refills which I always love. It's a house- so tables and booths are set up throughout all the rooms . It's quaint and delicious. Ladies room is a one seater so plan ahead for a line! We will definitely come back here! It's worth a traveler's time to get off the expressway and support this home cooking restaurant! read more

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Family went there hoping for a great meal. The place is really cute but the food is below average. Hamburger patties are frozen low quality meat and the chicken fried chicken tastes like a banquet dinner. Very disappointed. read more

Awesome vibe with great food and service. The burgers were great, Fried chicken was good, sides were homemade. Excellent place to come and sit for a great meal. They have outside seating for summer and it has a cute little bridge to the parking area. The upstairs has a cute boutique to shop at while you wait for your food. This place is worth the extra time to find. read more

Fried Green Tomatoes. Some of THE best I have ever had! I love the old house that houses this adorable restaurant. The decor is pretty adorable too! The food is great and the service is excellent. I will say it again FRIED GREEN TOMATOES. Just try them. They also have great Fried Pickles too! For dinner my favorite is the Honey Chicken Mac and Cheese. Delicious! read more

This was a great experience with excellent service, great food in a wonderful environment and prices. The hot brown, country fried steak and beans and cornbread were all great. Next time you get an opportunity stop by and check it out. They also have gifts and clothing as part of their gift shop. read more

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THIS place is sooo good !! It looks waaaaaay smaller on the outside but then you step inside and they have big back rooms. While we were visiting, we had this place twice, we loved it so much. I got the Country Hot Brown, which before Kentucky, I've never had this open sandwich. OMG DROOOOOL !! I loved it better than the regular Hot Brown I've been having around town. The waitress did say Becareful ! Skillet is extremely hot. It was. SMH, I got burned when my thumb accidentally touched it. Ouch ! Now I have a little remembrance scar from Kentucky. lol My kids got the honey chicken both times we went and my husband got their meatloaf and man, we didn't even hear him all dinner. He was munching away, no talking. lol Overall, a must come and eat place ! read more

Fantastic comfort food. We had the fried green tomatoes, tenders over Mac n cheese, and open faced roast beef and everything was delicious. Only issue, is they may need some extra help as we had to wait an additional 10 minutes for someone to come cash us out. read more

This a regular favoriye for us. Never disappoints. I had the hot brown and broccoli casserole. My husband had the special. Both wonderful meals. read more

Back Home Restaurant - Comfort Food Near Me - Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Where to start? This little gem of a restaurant served me the best meal I'd had in Etown in years! I had the open faced roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and brown gravy. The potato's were homemade style and the beef was so tender you could cut it with a fork. One of my friends had the chicken fried steak and she insisted I try it. Definitely the best I've ever had! With cream gravy and mashed potatoes it was a real treat. My other friend had fried green tomatoes and an order of soup beans and cornbread that she said reminded her of her mother's kitchen. Oh and for the first time I remember from any restaurant it had a 100% from the health department! This place is not to be missed! I want go back! NOW! read more

The food was incredible. Everything exceeded our expectations. When you think of southern hospitality, that is exactly the place I think of. The staff was very friendly and polite. Definitely one of my favorites. read more

Food is top notch and the service is phenomenal. I had pintos and cornbread and thoroughly enjoyed them. Hubby had the country fried steak with brown gravy. I initially called it sacrilege to ask for brown gravy, but after tasting it, I'm a convert! It's the best I've ever tasted. We ordered a peanut butter pie to go and I'm already drooling looking at in togo box. read more

Ate here twice and both times the food has been cold, not flavorful and not what I anticipated. The waitresses were sweet, friendly and great! I do love the ambiance, for the down-home feel and look. read more

In town for meetings, looking for something local and found this gem. Great selection of food and our server Morgan was amazing. The ambiance is unique and warm with small dining areas which adds to the experience. I will definitely return and highly recommend you check them out. read more

This was a welcome stop, friendly staff and patrons. Service was fast, food was amazing, fresh home cooked goodness. We had meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, pintos and corned bread, fried green tomatoes All was excellent!! The establishment was as cute as could be. Cozy inside, lots of cute decor also had patio dining. Prices were reasonable servings were large. We will make this a stop when passing through near meal time. read more

I took my mom here as her first restaurant experience in Etown and she loved it. This restaurant offers a cozy comfort atmosphere as if you were eating at a favorite loved one's home for a beloved family recipe. The pinto beans are amazing. The portion sizes are just like your grandma would give you who hadn't seen you in a while. You will definitely have some to take home to enjoy again. The hot brown is top tier and the peach cobbler will leave you in a state of bless and happiness! Highly recommend that! The service is amazing and our waitress was so sweet! 11/10! read more

I really enjoyed this restaurant! The food was good, everything we ordered was cooked perfectly, with the exception of the carrots I ordered. They were syrupy sweet, and I'm from the South. I really enjoyed browsing the store. There's a bit of everything and I wanted about half of it. This is a lovely restaurant/store. Sort of a small Cracker Barrel!! read more

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As the name suggests, this is a comfort food place wrapped around a country furnishings gift shop. Always manned by the friendliest help you will find in this family run business. Don't expect anything complicated on the menu. It's all pretty basic American. I wanted to get the burger until I was told that they cook all the burgers well done. So I opted for three fried pieces of chicken breast on white macaroni with garlic toast. Joan had the fried green tomatoes and white chicken chili. I'm knocking a star because of not being able to get the burger medium, and another one for just lack of imagination on the menu. Example how about chicken thighs or chicken on the bone? read more

Back Home Restaurant - Honey Chicken Mac n' Cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Super cute place and walking in the door, you *think* you are going to get a great meal here. Unless you like all of your food coming straight from the can or package, you will be mistaken. My military son was even less impressed stating that it was the WORST meatloaf he has ever eaten! That's saying a lot as he is a very diplomatic person. My hubby made the joke that it was like an MRE and he said that the meatloaf would give a MRE a bad name. I'm so sad that we dropped $75 on an appetizer and our meals. Talk about a mark-up!!! Lort! I would never recommend this place and I wouldn't go back. Setvice was fine. Food was terrible. So sad to say this but man, what a disappointment!! read more

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We were on our way back to Texas from Ohio & always look for a unique place to eat. We're so happy that we found this restaurant! Delicious food & prompt service in a friendly, homey atmosphere! My husband had the country fried steak & I had the chicken fried chicken. Our sides were mashed potatoes, green beans, broccoli casserole, & baked potato salad. We both chose cornbread over a biscuit. Yummy! Highly recommend this for a great meal where you feel welcomed! read more

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Looking for home cooking without the work? This is your place! Delicious food and a nice atmosphere!

Local home style place. Stopped in for dinner while on the road. Started with a small salad and it was pretty good. I had the chicken tenders over the mac n cheese and it was pretty good. I thought the chicken tenders were maybe a tad over breaded and I liked the mac better. But it hit the spot. read more

This is a really cute spot with good food, and it especially stands out among Etown restaurants. We went here at 11 for lunch, right when it opened, and we had a nice meal and were very well attended. We ordered the fried green tomatoes to start. They came with a spiced mayo that was very addictive. I ordered the fried green tomato BLT (can you tell I like fried green tomatoes?) and my boyfriend ordered the country fried steak. I subbed out the Lays chips it came with for broccoli casserole side. My boyfriend also got broccoli casserole for the side as well as mac and cheese. I could've eaten a bucket of that mac and cheese. Everything was really simple and tasty. I was really hungry and was hoping that the BLFGT would be a little heartier, but it was still really yummy. My boyfriend also ordered coffee and he was surprised by how smooth it was. Overall really good experience here, in a really cute and local restaurant. Would definitely recommend here in Etown! read more

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Driving through Elizabethtown, we stopped for supper. Loved the atmosphere. Morgan was our wonderful waitress. The food was great. Enjoyed our evening there. read more

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To start, the plates we got were broken (cracked). The food was not worth the price, (45$ for the two of us, 2 small pieces of meatloaf, 2 sides of beans and 2 sides of mashed potatoes) The meatloaf was DRY and came cold, both the green and pinto beans were not seasoned at all. We thought this place would be a nice home cooking, country kitchen type of place; Where mom and pop would enjoy going but it seems to be just another place trying to draw people in with the name "Back Home". Would not recommend. The service was okay, the waiter seemed rushed and all over the place which seemed odd because there was only 4 people eating that included the two of us. read more

Great little dinner spot if you're craving some down home cooking. When we arrive for dinner shortly after 5 o'clock, there was only about 2 to 3 cars in the parking lot. We were warmly greeted inside by a friendly lady who showed us to our table. Our server greeted us shortly after and took our drink order, and helped answer some questions about the menu since it was our first time. I ordered Poppy's meatloaf, with mashed potatoes and a white gravy, and their white mac & cheese. Everything arrived in order, and was very delicious. The meatloaf was excellent and topped with a ketchup glaze crust, accompanied with pillowy mashed potatoes, and a creamy white gravy. The macaroni and cheese was good, however, it could use a little bit more seasoning. I found it to be a little on the blander side. Portion size was excellent for the price. I couldn't complete my entire meal and packaged it up for tomorrow's lunch. When we finished our meal, we perused around the front lobby which offers unique gifts, and home accents for purchase. At the checkout counter there are glass pedestals with sweet delicacies including bourbon, balls, and peanut butter balls. We snagged a couple of those for the car ride home. On our way out, we noticed the restaurant was very busy. The parking lot was completely full of cars, and others were circling the block looking for an empty spot. Parking can be challenging because the lot is extremely small. Get there early for the best spot because it does fill up fast. Overall, this is a great little hidden gem in the beautiful downtown of Elizabethtown. We will definitely be back again! read more

Back Home Restaurant - Poppy's Meatloaf, Mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - Elizabethtown, Kentucky