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Was driving through and looking for a good burger spot. This place had great reviews. It's been a…read morecouple months since I've been there so I can't really remember the burger specifically, which to me means it wasn't memorial or anything great. But it also means it wasn't horrible. I do remember the onion rings being super oily. They should probably set them on paper towels or something to get some of the oil soaked up before serving them. I ate a few and they were good other than the amount of oil I could feel entering my veins. So I didn't finish those. Pricing was fair for the burgers. I thought it was strange tho that onion rings cost more than a cheeseburger. Makes me question the quality of the meat being used. I went inside to order cuz I didn't realize there was a drive through. The place was very clean. There was a woman in the lobby cleaning up while I was there. There wasn't really much for her to clean so she was doing a great job. The service was fast and friendly. All in all I was glad to have done but I don't think I'd be back.

Great spot for pizza and beer within close walking distance of the riverfront Holiday Inn. Service…read morewas quick and friendly. Also had a live band playing since it was Saturday evening.

Beer and pizza for our last stop in Kentucky before retiring for the night nearby. Paducah Beer…read moreWerks is a neat spot - it's the former Greyhound station and you can tell. The luggage lockers are still here, the large parking lot and massive overhangs for huge coach buses, the industrial rest rooms and the signage. There is some character and flavor going on here. Inside and outside seating, which was nice on a cool evening with fire pits going. We sat inside. Beers and pizza ordered, neither took very long. Super hot, super delicious and loaded up with cheese. The pizza was excellent and so was the service. After two beers and we'd polished off the pie, we were off. I enjoyed PBW and would definitely return when I'm passing through Paducah. [Review 281 of 2025 - 296 in Kentucky - 23844 overall]

We recently visited Paducah, Kentucky for the first time. We live in Louisville and would rather…read moreget out of town on Derby weekend, so this year it was Paducah. After doing some record shopping we asked "Where's a good place to go for lunch" and there was a unanimous "Parker's" from standers by. It was also, literally, about 3 blocks away. There's a menu board mounted behind the counter and they can hand you one so you don't have to squint your eyes to see all they have to offer. And this menu is ENORMOUS Parker's is a very cool throwback to the car hops of the 50s and early 60s. You can order outside on the speaker or go inside for the full-on experience. The inside is decorated with movie and music memorabilia and neon. Lots of neon. If you're eating inside you order at the counter, they give you a number, and you find a seat. The menu is hand-held/bar food. Burgers, hotdogs, onion rings, and fries, and a variety of sandwiches and a HUGE selection of sides. My wife had a mushroom and swiss burger, I had your basic cheese burger. Our sides were onion rings and fries. Our food was delivered hot, fresh, and accurate within ten minutes. My wife's burger/onion rings came on a basket shaped like a guitar. #AWESOME!! The food was tasty and delicious. I asked for tomato on my cheeseburger and they were able to add it, but was sliced probably 3/4 of an inch thick! It made the burger look a little lopsided, but it was still good. The staff was friendly and didn't look at me funny when I asked for a side of mayonnaise for my fries (yea I'm that guy). The dining room was authentically decorated, like I said, with vintage movie and music stuff down to the chrome chairs and the soda fountain seat with silver, twirly seats...even the floor tiles were like something you'd see in a movie from the 50s. Our first visit was a great experience and we had a lot of fun despite unrelenting rain. If we get to Paducah again, Parker's Drive In is definitely our lunch destination.

Really great drive-in! Ordered the fried chicken sandwich (but almost went for the burger) and it…read morewas really good! Super hot when it came out and I ordered the coleslaw to go with it. It was good! What a preferred the coleslaw slightly less sweet, but it was still really good. Everything was hot, service was great (and I'm pretty sure that girl was the only one running around with food, so awesome job! Really friendly and took care of her customers!) cute little drive-in with good food! 5 stars!

Walked in and the place looked dead. The host told me to check out the upstairs. There were several…read morepeople up there and I sat at the bar. Pretty nice draft list and a few locals, which I always try to go for. The bartender recommended a wing flavor for me and I had the grilled chicken wrap with a hot honey sauce. It was very good and I enjoyed the spiral fries. They have a Guinness printer too. Very cool.

On our way through KY we looked for a place to get good chicken and the reviews and pics were…read morepositive. Unfortunately we were disappointed. Russell took our carry out order over the phone. Pickup is on the 2nd floor of the bar. The decor is all wood. The bartender collected my order and cashed me out. At first, I was charged someone else's bill, I'm glad I was paying attention. He fixed it snd I tipped him for his service. Our food was pipin hot when we open the containers. The Buffalo Chicken sandwich looks good and so did the wings in honey stinging garlic. Only the Buffalo chicken was seasonless. There was no flavor to it at all. It was a nice size of chicken breast, crispy and had fresh lettuce & tomatoes but that was it. The Cajun fries were ok. The wings were cooked well but the flavor was more Thai flavor than honey & garlic. Truly a disappointment as we ate it on the road so no options or recourse to return the meal because I sure would have.

Nice casual bar and restaurant. The service was excellent she was very friendly and helpful. The…read morefood was excellent got a bacon cheeseburger with fries was cooked perfect the bacon was excellent everything was very good

Great place to stop when checking out Metropolis and the Superman stuff. My only complaint is that…read moreyou order food on one side of the room when you walk in and order at the counter, then find a seat and a waitress takes your order from the other side of the room and you have to pay twice. I don't mind ordering food at the counter and picking up the food when the number is called, but really a strange system. We were there for lunch and the food for our group was excellent. The Smashburgers looked wonderful and the feedback was they were as good as they looked. I had a fried cod sandwich, and it was just okay. I wished I had tried either the BBQ or the Smashburger options. Really liked the vibe of the place and would definitely stop again, just feel like they need to figure out the dual-ordering system to make it more user friendly. They offer peel-and-eat shrimp as a specialty and I hope to try that next time as well.

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. I'm in…read morelove. My heart Melts when I eat here. ( pass through once a year ) It's the highlight of my culinary year The flavors are earthy simple and complex. All at the same time. Spices never overpower the intended mouth music. I wish I could dine here regularly.

I'm finally having a chance to review our visits to Freight House back in November!…read more My husband and I took a little trip to Paducah, and the main reason we chose this location for our vacation was Sara Bradley's restaurant Freight House. We both are fans of "Top Chef" and since her restaurant is within reasonable distance of home, we planned a trip around it. In fact, we made reservations for two nights in a row, to take in as much of the menu as possible! Between the two different days, we tried a number of appetizers, entrees and desserts. If I were to do this again the same way, I would do one day of apps and dessert and one day of entrees, just to spread things out a bit. What we ate: - Fall pickles: I enjoyed this, with the bit of chili heat, especially the cauliflower - Stuffed Mushrooms: I love mushrooms, and these blended creamy, sweet and hot with a filling of cream cheese, berry BBQ sauce and smoked jalapeno - Pistachio and herb chevre cheeseball: a fresh cheese enhanced by nutty and Herby notes - Smoked bologna: my husband's choice; very meaty and there was a lot of it - Spicy beer cheese spread: a very Midwestern feeling appetizer with tasty veggies and crackers Entrees: -Shrimp and grits: my choice: comforting southern food with lots of flavor - Duck fried rice: his choice: rich rice offset by more delicate vegetables - Sticky ribs: my choice: the pumpkin spice and coffee liqueur glaze worked well for a cozy, wintry meal - Braised pork shoulder: his choice; served with beans and cornbread, this was another hearty, comforting meal with a Southern twist. Desserts: - Winter creme brulee: this was my favorite, flavored with mulling spices, orange and pomegranate We also enjoyed a seasonal sorbet and the fall spice cake. We had the same server both nights, Elizabeth, who was good at making recommendations, and also staggering the small plates on our small table so we wouldn't be overloaded. Chef Sara was in house the second night, bringing dishes to tables. The setting is relaxed, not overly loud, with moody lighting. Overall, we would certainly return to Freight House!

Great place between Kansas City and Nashville I love the…read morebaseball steak with blue cheese topping and the apple crisp dessert Great attentive service

I visited Rafferty's in Paducah, KY and ordered my steak medium well, but it came out bloody. When…read moreI told the manager, he did offer to make a new one, but then questioned me by asking if I was sure it was bloody, which came off as dismissive. Instead of a simple apology, I was met with attitude, and he walked off. Overall, very disappointing customer service Rafferty's really needs to work on their so-called 40-year-old ranch recipe. Honestly, an off-brand cheap ranch tastes better than what was served. If this recipe has been around that long, it definitely needs an update.

Just Hamburgers: Just okay…read more.. My cousin and I dropped by Just Hamburgers for a late lunch, lured in by the name and the promise of--well, hamburgers. Naturally, we expected a lineup of mouthwatering burger options. Plot twist: the menu was as barebones as it gets. Think "hamburgers or hot dogs" with little to no personality. No signature sauces, no quirky creations--just vibes and buns. I stepped up to order and was immediately thrown into a conversation about my shirt. (Fashion critique wasn't on the menu, but sure.) I asked about the burger size, and was told--deadpan--they're "flat." Well, that clears that up. Eventually, I was informed that a double is "about the size of a quarter pounder." Cool, I guess? I ordered a burger with mayo and chili, to which the guy replied, "That's odd, but okay." Look, either make it the way I like it or lock the doors, buddy--because this wasn't shaping up to be a five-star first impression. When my food was handed over in a paper bag with zero inquiry about dine-in or takeout, we just sat down at a dirty table and unwrapped our meal. What awaited me was the burger equivalent of déjà vu--basically a McDonald's cheeseburger in witness protection. To be fair, the food was fresh and hot. But the flavor? Aggressively average. We even debated swinging by a drive-thru afterward just to feel something again. That said, I'll give them this: it was oddly refreshing to see they serve real all-beef franks. A small win in a sea of "meh." Bottom line: If I'm nearby and need a snack, I might circle back. But I won't be making a pilgrimage for this one. Just Hamburgers lives up to its name--emphasis on just.

The only thing good was the shakes. The burgers were small and too expensive. My onion ring were…read moreburnt and my wives were raw. My grilled ham sandwich was on a soggy bun. I could only eat the meat. I hope I never have the misfortune of eating there again.

Food is good. No complaints. Taste of their ice cream is great. However, when Culvers first opened…read moreyears ago in Paducah and Murray, I had already had their ice cream elsewhere. And at that time, the ice cream was great! A couple years ago that changed. I always ordered the waffle cone, but the ice cream was melting down the cone. First few times it happened, I was annoyed. Decided not to go through the drive through and go inside. Same problem. And it was both thr Murray and Paducah locations. The ice cream is NOT frozen enough. I started sending it back if it was dripping down the sides, but it didn't change anything. So I quit going to Culvers. A year goes by and I tried again. Same problem. Ice cream dripping down the side of the cone. Sent it back. No change. So, I won't be going back anytime soon. Why their ice cream is so runny and melted, when it wasn't always like that, I will never know. And it is a shame because the taste is top notch. Flavors are fantastic. But I want ICE cream, ice cream that doesn't run down the cone, or puddle in the bowl. If Dairy Queen can serve soft serve that does not melt, so should Culvers.

Place was new, clean and busy. Custom service could not be…read morebetter. Their burger is ok, not terrific. Price is good.

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!