If you're looking for a spot that can satisfy everyone in your group, Drake's is always a solid go-to. The menu is huge. You've got everything from burgers and loaded fries to sushi rolls, which sounds like an odd combo but somehow works perfectly. The vibe is casual and upbeat, with TVs around for games and a lively crowd most nights. It's the kind of place where you can go with kids, meet friends for drinks, or just grab a quick dinner without feeling rushed. Food-wise, the burgers are consistently good juicy, flavorful, and actually cooked right. The sushi is surprisingly fresh for a non-traditional sushi spot, I love the surf and turf roll, me and my husband get it everytime, and it's a fun option if you want to mix things up. The appetizers are definitely worth it too, especially if you're sharing. read more

Wait service is always good here. Staff are attentive and quick. However the place is just not clean. Bathrooms are unkept with soap needing to be filled and trash cans emptied. We sat outside last night and there is litter all over the place. (See photos). We had to try 4 different tables to sit somewhere without trash and food on the ground at our feet. And the outside tables were sticky. Once we saw someone wiping down tables. Not often enough in my opinion. And food is not the best. Extremely salty and greasy. The Caesar salad was good but the patty melt lacked the flavor punch I expected. I only ate half of it. My husband said the same thing about his morning glory burger. Happy hour specials are decent but probably not good enough for us to come back for our regular Thursday happy hour meet up. read more

Drake's - Outdoor patio area - Burgers Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

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It was fine and I left fed and full. Service was a bit slow and getting refills was not a simple thing. But we needed dinner. It was close to our hotel and Drake's is a known entity so we went there. My sushi bowl thing was fine. My dining partner was pretty happy with his fish and chips, especially considering the ample portion size of the small order. Everything was just...fine. read more

Love the food and the people there. Don't love all the prices but its hard to find a restaurant around here worth the money and Drakes is definitely worth the money read more

This was our choice for a dinner luncheon. It's a popular place with a respectable amount of food choices. The Chicken Chop was my luncheon choice. The salad is plenty big enough to fill you at lunch. It comes in a bowl with greens,, roasted chicken, pepper jack cheese (my favorite), roasted sunflower seeds, chips and more. The only change I made was I wasn't crazy about mustard Dijon dressing, so I went with the poppyseed dressing. The poppyseed dressing was outstanding. To this luncheon off I had what was probably the best sweet tea I've ever had. There is seat available both inside and outside. The staff is fast and friendly. The restaurant is clean. PS. My colleague suggested i tried his fish. That was absolutely outstanding. It's one of those things you try and say to yourself, I wish I got that. read more

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I am extremely disappointed with the service I received from Steven on September 10. Throughout the meal, he failed to provide a small dish for my wasabi and soy sauce despite my request, and he repeatedly ignored me while actively assisting other tables whose orders had been placed after mine. The pattern of treatment was particularly concerning because I was visibly waiting for assistance while Steven continued attending to other guests. I found the conduct dismissive and deeply inappropriate for a hospitality professional. Given the circumstances surrounding my treatment, I consider this matter serious enough to constitute discriminatory treatment. I have already filed a complaint with the ADA regarding the incident, and I expect the matter to be appropriately reviewed. read more

I absolutely love this place, but it's a bit inconvenient for me. However, today reminded me how much I like it. They have a great variety of food choices and seem to do well with both bar and their Asian fusion choices. My friend and I ordered a variety of each. The atmosphere was very quiet at lunch, but I've never been in there when it was over the top. Our servers, while frazzled still did a great job and we had very little wait for anything we needed. NOTE: The tater tots are the best I've had anywhere. I intentionally choose these over fries! read more

Drake's - Dynamite Roll - Burgers Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

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Pleasantly surprised!! We came for early dinner on a really nice day when it was open to the outside. Everything was neat and clean. Has two bars. I liked the layout of the place. Has a nice fireplace for cold weather. We had the sunset roll to start and it was very good. The drinks were fine- just the way I like them. Everything we ordered was delicious. Our server was very good. read more

They have a great selection of foods to choose from. The service is very fast and professional. They seem to know all about the menu items. Everything I've tried here has been a taste treat. I really like the high tables. It's a great atmosphere to dine around. read more

Looks like a sports bar from the outside with its open doors so you can look right in but surprisingly we've been ordering sushi ! Last night was the third time here in three weeks, and each time we've ordered the same things. Historically I've ordered a burger or the salmon but for some reason.... Last night we had Bekks (Bekka) who was outstanding. We arrived shortly before 6 and shortly before the place was packed with people waiting to eat, but Bekks continuously checked on us and was super friendly and professional. We had steamed chicken dumplings ( you can get chicken, pork or beef, fried or steamed) with their accompanying "aqua sauce", which was on the spicy side this time. An order of a Boston roll ( basically standard salmon) and a rainbow roll completed our meal. Fish was fresh and both rolls were tasty. No drink for me last night, but I did have a Lake Day Spritz the other day which was very light and refreshing, and quickly enjoyed. Our last two servers were ok, not as attentive as Bekks, but the food has been consistent and prices average. read more

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Always great service here at Drakes. I used to live in the area and used to come here all the time so it's nice to visit again. All the people I once knew have come and gone. I had the 60 oz beer because for $7 a beer having 3 would have cost me $21. But going for the 60 oz for $16 only made more sense. My choice of appetizer was the chips with salsa, and cheese sauce on the side. For my entree I went with the blue burger. I love the amount of crumble blue cheese they give you and trust me it's a hefty burger. My girlfriend had the fried fish and she was not able to finish it all. So if you're looking for a nice meal with good service you need to stop in and give Drakes a chance. I have never been disappointed. read more

Drake's - Back of restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

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food always hits, drinks were good, and atmosphere/service is good! love drakes and the we will return. the club is amazing and when you dip it in the honey mustard its life changing. read more

Drake's - 2 Mini Cheeseburgers - Burgers Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

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Food is always good and service is great. One of our favorites. Exceptional sushi. Great beer.

So I've driven past this location which is in a strip mall in Florence. It simply says "Drake's" and I wondered what it was. I wasn't sure if it was a store, restaurant or something else entirely. It turns out it was a bar and grill so here we are. They have a really big menu of both bar food as well as sushi which I found unusual for a bar but also exciting. We started with some pretzels and cheese sauce as well as horseradish mustard. The pretzels were warm and delicious as was the cheese sauce. The mustard was 99% yellow mustard and 1% horseradish which was a little disappointing (I love a good horseradish mustard and this wasn't it). We also split some sushi including a crab rangoon roll which I especially loved. We liked the sushi so much that since this visit we actually had some Door Dashed to our house. For my main course I got a Fried Bologna Sandwich which came topped with swiss and mayo (also lettuce and tomato but I had it left off). An excellent version of this kind of sandwich as I would say only Monk's Kitchen does the fried bologna sandwich better of the one's I've had. The tater tots were good as well. The service was super good here and the restaurant looked really good (definitely bigger than you'd think judging by the outside.) I am super thrilled we checked out the place with the nondescript sign and we will be back many more times. read more

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The bar drinks were real good, my wife enjoyed the sushi but the steaks were terrible. I have had better like I really can't think of a time that I had a worse steak. The vibe was good and the service was okay but our server seemed annoyed when we didn't want drinks from the bar. read more

Been to Drake's several times before and it's typically where I stop for lunch when I'm in Florence. They have great smash burgers as well as other delicious items (I like the fish tacos). My go-to is the Juicy Lucy - two mini burgers with a garlic aioli. They say they're mini, but they're still very filling. I really like the sweet potato fries, but they're more known for their side of tots. They also have sushi, which may sound weird for a burger place, but it is genuinely good. If you're a sushi snob maybe not, but if you're a novice like me you'll really like it. They have a sushi chef specifically to make it. Atmosphere is very much sports bar. It always reminded me of an elevated Applebees. Sometimes it's self-seating, other times there will be a wait. Just depends on the time of day you're going. read more

Drake's - Blue burger - Burgers Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

My husband and I stopped by for lunch today. Such a pleasant experience! The service was wonderful. The managers were visible and making sure things were running smoothly! One stopped by our table to see how we were. I had the Crab Rangoon Roll and the Mini Cheeseburgers with tater tots. Everything was delicious. I do wish my tater tots were a bit warmer, but overall a great experience! read more

Drake's - Mini Cheeseburgers - Burgers Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

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We love to go to Drake's on our lunch break, but on this very day, we were sat and then nobody came around for 20 minutes, when I asked another server whose section we were sitting in. I'm not gonna lie. Our server was not the greatest. It took another 20 minutes for food to come out after we ordered so we had to shove it down our throats and get back to work. Probably not the place to go if you only get an hour. read more

Drake's - Burgers Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

Good eclectic menu. Clean, nice atmosphere for socializing. All of the food is good. Sushi is as good or better than most local Asian restaurants. The downside: They forced me to pay via cell phone with a QR code and then tacked on a service fee for paying that way. read more

My wife and I wanted something to snack on while drinks... Ordered a couple of juicy Lucy's, No Pickles (allergies) . Order came with pickles. Cant eat them so my wife took the order for her since the waitress offered to take it since it was going to the garbage. While we waited 20 minutes or so we snacked on the fries... my order came out without fries. Every time we go to Drakes there's something wrong, quality is going down hill read more

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I come here often. It is always excellent. Tried to get a couple new food items today and they didn't disappoint! Our server was very nice and she made sure we had refills without asking, our food didn't take a long time and the place was very clean. It wasn't crowded so we didn't have to wait! read more

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I've been here with my girlfriend and some friends a couple times now. Drake's is normally SUPER packed especially on the weekends, but I've been lucky enough to sneak in at some non-peak times to really experience the place. The ambiance is chill - open air flow during the summer when they open the "garage doors" leading to the outdoors seating, nice branding and aesthetic on the inside, very inviting environment that is unique to the Florence area in my opinion. I've had their chicken quesadilla and their Crab Rangoon sushi role. The chicken quesadilla was pretty good - typical standard quesadilla that is on their menu as an appetizer but could easily be a meal for one person. You can never go wrong with the quesadilla. The crab rangoon role is a star of the show. This unique, warm sushi role is just a delight and something I occasionally randomly crave from time to time. If you're a fan of rangoons you'll definitely love this take on the classic dish. They have a full menu of other goodies and some great drink selections as well as specials they offer that are constantly being switched to new offerings. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for some bar type food or sushi! read more

Drake's - Crab Rangoon Roll with Sweet Potato Waffle Fries - Burgers Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

This place was hopping last night. The atmosphere was incredible and I didn't go to the back bar. I can only imagine it was better. I ordered at the bar to go. My bartender was spot on she was friendly and was on it. My food was good but I think I may have been missing something. The southern chicken sandwich was great and yes better than Chick-fil-A.. My Mac n Cheese side was missing the cheese. You can see in the photo. Maybe she thought I order just noodles not sure. The loaded fries would be better eaten in. I got a small side of ranch for a huge portion for tator tots. It was very dry. Tasty but dry. read more

Drake's - Souther Chicken and Mac n cheese - Burgers Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

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Decided to walk over from my hotel. It was a gorgeous night out, and they have a large patio. The server was Brittany, and she was great. She was super pleasant and kept checking on me even though I was dining solo. They have a decent local beer list as well as signature cocktails. Beet can be ordered in flights, 12 Oz, 16 Oz, or even towers to share with a table. Interesting concept of a menu from burgers to salads to sushi. I had the California Cobb salad, and it was tasty. read more

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Terrific choice for lunch this afternoon. Came in alone and sat at the bar for a good meal and Jordan, the bartender, was so pleasant! I ordered a patty melt with fries and lots of ice tea l, and it did not disappoint. That patty melt is consistently delicious! Service was friendly and efficient. Thanks Jordan for your great service! Solid five stars today! read more

We've eaten several times & love Drake's! We had dinner here on Wed 9/17/25. We had the chips n dips & split the all American burgers w/ tots & Cole slaw. Generous portions & delicious food! Our server was Amanda K & she was fantastic! read more

I had the mini fish sandwiches. I only ate 1 and would not recommend them. The background music piped in was too loud for conversations. Service was ok. Took forever to get checks and it did not seem crowded. It could be a staffing issue like a lot of restaurants. Will not go back. read more

Was super yummy! Got the drakes sauce on the side, and was good to dip in. I liked the seating, our server was friendly and everything came out good. Will go again! read more

Drake's - Mini Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

Visited this place because it was recommended from some friends. I tried the BBQ burger and it was pretty good. My service was great. Drakes is also a good place to watch sporting events as well read more

Drake's - BBQ burger - Burgers Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

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So I tried it.. While on a work trip in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area my stomach grew hungry for vittles. So I headed over to @drakescomeplay to see what we heard was amazing food. I can with a party if 6 and was excited we were able to seated quickly. The atmosphere does give me pub or diner bar. There were two sides from what I could see and both areas had a bar. The appetizer was demolished but we shared pretzels with beer cheese and a Buffalo chicken drop. I don't think I am fan of beer cheese so I'll give it a 5/10 but the dip definitely 8/10. I only wish I could have also tried the fried pickles. I hadn't had a burger in a while so I went for one. This BBQ Burger was layered with pepper Jack cheese, bacon, crispy onion straws, honey jalapeño bbq with fresh cut toppings. The smash burger are fresh griddled seared Pattie's were amazing. The burger itself was pretty big and I had to half it in order to eat. Yet, definitely a 10/10. For a side I opted for the tots that were golden and crunchy. Then jo slide specialty drink. Overall.. Rating: 9/10 Recommend: Would Definitely #TheTravoodie #BlackFoodie #YelpEats #BlackTraveler #TravelInfluencer #blacktravelblogger #blacktravelfeed #globaleats #cincinnatieats #FoodBlogger #TravelBlogget #kentuckyeats ** Like, Share, & Follow Me @thetravoodie on IG, FB & TikTok DM or Email for Collab #TheTravoodieLife read more

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Wish I remembered the bar tenders name she was very nice. I went here to place a to go order in Christmas Eve and everyone was extremely nice and polite even working on Christmas Eve. We sat at the bar drank a beer while waiting in our food and it was quick. My only complaint was the pretzel cheese being cold and down right not good. Even warmed up something was messed up about it. Beer cheese or not it was gross. The pretzels are good though. The burger was also good my only complaint was it seemed to be too cooked. Still tasty and the fries crispy. read more

Drake's - Jalapeño burger with fries - Burgers Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

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INCONSISTENT!! I ended up going here twice in one day but had different experiences. For lunch I had the Drake's Patty Melt with chicken and BLT Salad. The server was attentive throughout the experience. The Patty Melt was delicious! The buttery bread and horseradish-parmesan mayo really made that sandwich. Being walking distance from the hotel I went back for dinner. This time the server forgot about me after bringing my water. I went to the bathroom and everything was cleared off my table. I then had to wait awhile again for the server to notice and remake my drinks. I ordered the BBQ burger with chicken and Broccoli. The burger was missing toppings so had to wait for the server again. The chicken burger was good. I ended up coming back again a couple days later and had the first server again and had a similar experience to the first. Overall, the place is inconsistent but the food is pretty good. read more

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Drakes has something for everyone! The location is great, nice restrooms, easy parking and outdoor seating. The staff is so friendly and the food is always fantastic. The ambiance is great. read more

Drake's - Drinks - Burgers Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

Most definitely go! The food, the drinks, the space, service was as good as it gets. A versatile item of food on their menu, they even have sushi appetizers on point. Definitely will satisfy all hunger needs from beef, poultry, fish, comfort food. As good as it gets!!! Grade: A read more

OUTSTANDING!! As a couple who was traveling and wanting to watch our hometown team, we were greeted warmly and sat right in front of the tvs, bar staff turned the channel with ZERO complaint or eye rolling. And.... Who would have thought- sushi at a sports bar?!?!? We ordered juicy Lucy minis, the crab Rangoon roll and the yum yum roll. Everything was delicious!!! The burgers were juicy (like their name) and the fries were perfection. I've never had anything like the crab Rangoon roll- it was amazing!!! The yum yum roll was yummy (see what I did there?). Turns out, we liked Drakes so much, we went back the next day. Mini fish sandwiches, crab Rangoon roll (again) and the surf and turf roll. All were perfect (and I don't use that word loosely ). Service both days was stellar- friendly, fun and attentive. Mike and Erica were fantastic!!!!!! Lots of other things on the menu. Sadly we have to go home before they open tomorrow or we'd be back!! read more

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Went there Friday at 5:30 the four of us all got something different and were all impressed with portions and taste of the food. Our server Lindsey made us feel like old friends. She gave us good wine suggestions which we asked for and she was very welcoming. Service was good and quick there were several tv areas if that interests you. Prices were good and we had a nice evening and will be back. read more

Still one of my favorite places to go for sushi even if it's a bar! I had my kids with me and we were able to find something that we all liked. I forgot how much I LOVE the tater tots and sliders! We got there right when they opened and by the time we went to leave the place was packed! Definitely a popular spot to eat and drink. The service was good, everyone was accommodating, and no issues with having to send anything back to the kitchen. My kids really liked the high bench bar style seating and they felt like grown ups. Overall, still one of my favorite places to stop in at and worth the deep fried Crab Rangoon sushi roll if you've never had it! read more

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Drakes is another one of our favorite local restaurants! We typically go for dinner when we're craving a little Filet and sushi in a casual setting. 6 or 8 Oz. Filet with California Roll is one of their specialties. I'm also a fan of their sweet potato waffle cut fries, and my husband is a huge fan of their tots! We love to sit at the bar for our meals. They have had good specialty drinks, and overall it's a nice solid bar. We've taken family there, and they loved it as well. Love the atmosphere - casual and fun - not too loud, not too quiet! There are two big bars inside the restaurant, and the entire front of the restaurant opens up into a nice outdoor patio seating area . The food is always good, and the service is always friendly. Give them a try when you want a good meal without the "fancy"! read more

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This place is pretty cool. Our server was great. But the star of the show was the blue moon roll! It was absolutely amazing! And my wife's burger was really good as well! Will 100 percent be back! read more

Drake's - Blue moon roll - Burgers Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

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Steak and Sushi? i was not expecting much when we visited but I was happily surprised! I had chili and grilled cheese real good my mates had steak and sushi and enjoyed it very much. All our food was good and service was not bad. Venue is very casual with stool and raised bench seats. Most of the atmosphere is focused on the bar but it wasn't rowdy or anything. We enjoyed our visit than and returned recently still solid food and comfortable surroundings. Had fish and fries and the Juicy Lucie sliders. Really filling meal. read more

Drake's - Juicy Lucy sliders so good! - Burgers Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

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