My three sisters and I drove 4 hours for dinner, not the tasting. Seated on time, attentive service, but the stars are the food and the host! We shared deviled eggs and grilled Caesar salad - this salad was deliciously AMAZING!!!!!!!! The espresso martini and Ruth Nader GINS-burg were fab!!! I devoured the roasted cauliflower with the mix of sweet spices, cashews and picked onions. The pork loin was tender and perfectly paired with polenta and peaches! But the pork shoulder, black eyed peas and greens with bacon fat cornbread I will dream about! Along with the fruit pavlova - delightful, sugary texture with fresh fruit and whipped cream. For the finale Chef Sarah visited with us for several minutes, posing for pictures and chatting like friends. This will be an annual event!!! read more

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We passed through Paducah on a road trip. Honestly, our expectations on food were pretty low with lots of chain restaurants right off the highway. We found Freight House on Yelp and drove a few minutes into town, and we are SO GLAD we did! The server, Kyle was very kind, genuine, and helpful with great suggestions. We ended up enjoying: the Brother, where art thou cocktail (or two. Hah!) the mushrooms a la Plancha (pretty sure this is a seasonal item) so flavorful!! Grilled Caesar salad - fantastic & satisfying! Braised pork shoulder - tasty, tender, perfectly seasoned and such a delicious combination with the sauce and sides! The only problem with this place is that it's about 2k miles from our home. read more

We drove in for the day from Nashville with Freight House being our main attraction and it didn't disappoint. From first glance it's inviting and charming in this historic space with an open kitchen and covered patio. Our server was polite and provided more information when we asked for recommendations and such. We decided to select several plates to share, so we started with the deviled eggs with bacon onion jam that we were told were always on the rotating menu just with different twists. We wouldn't normally order deviled eggs, but these were very worth it! The smoked yolk filling was a great texture and a generous helping and the bacon onion jam gave it just a hit of sweet and savory that put it over the top. Next, the Brussels sprouts napoleon was a seasonal starter that wound up being one of my husband's favorites. Puff pastry with hot honey drizzled on top, sprouts in the middle with citrus ricotta... and the dried cherries gave it a little something extra. Tasty though it didn't make my top dishes of the night. For entrees we shared the braised pork shoulder and shrimp & grits. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, the pimento cheese grits were so tasty and surprisingly not heavy with the brothy sauce, and the pieces of pork in the dish made it extra satisfying. The braised pork shoulder was the star of the show for me. The meat fall apart tender, perfectly paired with sides to make a fantastic plate. The greens had a little sweetness and acidity to balance out the richness of the pork, the sauce and fennel aioli brought everything together, and the bacon fat cornbread was a staple on the menu for good reason. For dessert we asked for Chef Sarah's recommendations and she selected the mocha chai sundae and strawberry shortcake. The sundae came with table side poured chai Carmel sauce which was a fantastic addition to the coffee ice cream, and I liked the crunchiness of the chocolate meringue paired with the ice cream and caramel. The strawberry shortcake was another favorite for me -- the olive oil cake was tasty and even better paired with the sweetness of the strawberries and the tanginess of the goat cheese fluff -- which I couldn't help but finish despite being incredibly full. My only complaint is not enough strawberries, but each component was fantastic and the whole thing was gone. read more

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I come to Paducah about one a month for work and I eat at Freight House almost every time. I haven't had something on the menu that I didn't thoroughly enjoy. They also have a great wine menu. If you dining with more than 2, be sure to make a reservation. read more

Freight House - Burrata with muffalata and sourdough - American Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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Really awesome restaurant - we were traveling with two kids but wanted a more elevated dinner as a treat. The whole staff was great with the kids and they have both a great kids menu as well as what I'd call a 2yo and Under charcuterie board. The kids loved it. For the adults, great cocktail and wine list, creative southern menu, and a pretty wide selection. Absolutely loved the PB&J ribs as well as the deviled eggs. Smoked bologna was tasty but the sauce was overly sweet, and the cornbread was texturally perfect but a little short on salt. The wife had the catfish and thought it was excellent. Overall, a fantastic option in Paducah - so good we stopped twice - once on the way to our destination and once on the way back! read more

We go out of our way every chance we get to eat at the freight house! Headed to Atlanta from Cincinnati and made the 4 hours detour out of our way on the way home to eat here! Sara and her team are beyond outstanding and we have never had anything but an excellent meal here the 10+ times we have eaten here. The menu is always different depending on what's locally available and the chef never disappoints with the creative dishes! Save room for one of each dessert and don't forget it's a bourbon bar as well! read more

Best meal I've ever had since becoming vegetarian! Longtime foodie (first 3-star Michelin experience in 1973 -- as an 18-year old backpacker walking into l'Auberge de l'Ill in Alsace). On a long grinding road trip from Minneapolis to Southeast Florida, about 30 miles away from Paducah, I fired up Yelp, found Freight House, and was lucky enough to snag a reservation online. Sublime, sublime food and cocktails, and really well-curated wine and beer cards. Unlike many reviewers here I'd never heard of the place (or its chef/founder). Who knew that deviled eggs could be ambrosial? I have no idea whether I'll ever be back -- I'm getting too old for marathon drives -- but I will if I'm near! Meanwhile, you kids enjoy! read more

Freight House - Good stuff -- and not a lot of it to be found in the States! - American Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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This place was #1 in Paducah and was close to the river and downtown area so I decided to give it a try. I started with a drink called a big fashion along with an app. of fish dip and crackers which was an interesting pate of fish with some sort of hot sauce on top with crackers that were like saltines with less salt. The fish had an interesting taste and after I mentioned to a colleague about the fish dip she said the restaurant uses Asian Carp on their menu. I cannot confirm that the fish dip was Asian Carp but I suspect that is the case. I ordered the highly recommend and favored braised pork shoulder with black eyed peas and collards with Truffle fries and cheese grits on the side. The pork shoulder was "fork tender" and went well with the black eyed peas and cheese grits. Needless to say I ordered plenty of food for my only meal of the day. It was a good meal. Thanks! read more

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Came here for dinner with coworkers and had a reservation. We ordered several appetizers, a main dish, and a dessert each. From my understanding, the menu offerings rotate a little and you may not always have the same options. I was also informed (by my table mates) that the owner is a renowned competitor and winner of chef shows. The dishes prove this. EVERYTHING was wonderfully plated and tasted so delicious that I would have no problem visiting any time I come through. I definitely want to try the chef's tasting plate at some point. Wide selection of bourbons as well, I just did not have any. Open concept dining area and very friendly waitstaff. You order appetizers and main dishes at the same time but it's brought out with good timing. If carrot cake is an option for dessert (and you like carrot cake), you HAVE to get it (pictured). EXCELLENT texture, flavor, and the cream cheese icing I could have just eaten by itself. Hands down the best carrot cake I've ever had. I thoroughly enjoyed my evening at Freight House!! read more

Freight House - Carrot cake - American Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Oh my goodness, we loved this restaurant! I'll admit we are foodies and we went because of seeing Chef Sara Bradley on Chopped and Top Chef. As soon as we walked in we recognized another celebrity chef having dinner. This may sound silly, but everything we had was outstanding. We shared two starters, the pecan pork ribs and a ricotta tart. He had risotto and I had shrimp and grits. We shared the English pea cake for dessert. As each item arrived at the table we exclaimed "Mmmm, taste this!" Service and ambiance were outstanding. We met Chef Sara and her mother. Other customers were friendly as well, asking what we were having as each item arrived at the table. The whole experience was warm and welcoming. We can't wait to return. read more

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Freight House 330 S 3rd St, Paducah KY 42003 July 5, 2023 Wednesday - 6:20 PM for Dinner 3 Adults Atmosphere - 5 stars Food - 5 stars Service - 5 stars Background - Business trip to the area and told to go to Paducah for a better restaurant choices and Yelp and Goggle lead me here. Atmosphere - The name of the restaurant tells the story. The place looks great. Love the old brick walls. We ended up at one of the few high top tables, it was near the bar. I enjoyed watching the bartenders. Food Drink - I love trying new beers, today it is Cliff Jumper IPA by Country Boy Brewing . Dinner - I saw the Parisian Gnocchi and had to have it. I can not even put words to this gnocchi. This was the best gnocchi I have ever had. So stop what you are doing an make a reservation for the Fright House. Then order this meal after your server arrives. Service - I was a little concerned when we walk and talked with the hostess. She asked if we had reservations, nope. Not an issue on Wednesday but it was busy. Our waitress interesting. Highlight of the night, foodie geek out, we watched Sara Bradley working the kitchen. If you do not know Sara Bradley is the chef and proprietor. She was the runner up in the TV series Top Chef season 16 and 20. Then she moved to expeditor, and then I had the courage to walk up to her. She was very polite. She indicated she would visit our table after a bit. She did and she was curious about us, I do not think I got to ask a question about her. I even got my foodie celebrity selfie. It will be a Yelp profile pic. Future - I hope so!! It was great talking with Sara. read more

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We didn't eat anything that wasn't fabulous. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. We essentially ordered an unofficial tasting menu and were not disappointed. Please make a reservation. They were packed! It was fun seeing our fave Top Chef contestant running the joint. Huge parking lot. Casual yet refined atmosphere. Paducah needed a nice spot like this. read more

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Had a great visit to Freight House and will definitely return. We are Top Chef fans and we're very happily surprised to see Chef Sara so involved in the nightly operation and service. She and her family were present the entire duration of our visit. We arrived when they opened at 5 on a Thursday evening. The old brick building was bustling with happy customers and busy staff members. The kitchen is open and you can see the kitchen staff work. I had the shrimp and grits which was excellent and all in our party were very happy. Service, excellent, dining room, clean and modern, bathrooms, clean. Highly recommended. read more

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The food is always great! We have eaten here several times and always so good. If you're a bourbon fan you will love the large selection. Great ambiance and not too loud. read more

I had to update our quite dated review. We have since gone to Freight House many times over the years and always enjoy it. I appreciate that there's always a vegetarian dish on the menu and they are very accommodating to offer adjustments for me since becoming vegan. Last year there was a chilled pumpkin bisque that had such beautiful and subtle flavor, it is on my list of lifetime favorites. read more

The food was delicious. Get the fried grits and the catfish. The hot brown was great. Shrimp and grits are wonderful. We had the pea cake and the torte as well. Service was also great. My only complaint is it was SO HOT in the building with the tin roof and high ceilings. Dress light! read more

Freight House - Hot brown - American Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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Went here for dinner after a training program with a colleague. Got to say it was an awesome experience and the food was magnificent. The local cider was delicious and the appetizers very tasty. Mains were also fantastic and overall just right. Our server Celia, was fantastic and we really enjoyed our conversation with her.. if I'm back in Paducah, I will definitely be back for sure! read more

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Early fall chopped salad and stuffed butternut were both incredible!! Atmosphere is great

It was good but it wasn't great. The two best dishes were the burrata and the ribs. There were three ribs. Womp. The burrata came with more bread then toppings. We got three peach slivers and two small pieces of prosciutto. It made me sad. The sweet pea cake was dry. The eggs were all smush and needed more texture. The pork shoulder was decent. Drinks were top notch otherwise this would be a three star reviee. read more

Freight House - These ribs were delicious. Wish there were more - American Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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I'm not sure what the fuss is over this place. Our app and salad were fine. There was a 30+ minute lull between the salad and our entree. Once everything came out it was cold and overcooked. The shrimp and grits were runny and lacked flavor. The pork was dry, tough and tasteless. I will also add that the music was very explicit so definitely not somewhere to take younger children (as there were some there that evening). Maybe we were just there on a really bad night, but there was nothing about this place that would make me want to give it a second chance. read more

The food, service, and ambiance were all off the charts! The cocktails were fabulous! Highly highly recommend for an amazing experience!

Have you ever met someone that was famous and they let you down? I unfortunately have had a number of those situations in my life, but this time, it was different. Last week, my family and I had the opportunity to dine at the Freight House in Paducah, KY. For those not familiar, this is owned by Sara Bradley of Top Chef. My wife is a big fan. I am now too. Firstly, the food, OMG! But, more importantly, my daughter had an excellent vantage point and was super curious about the cooking line. We've been cooking a lot with her at home and Miss Sara noticed this, came over to our table and offered to show her the expediting line. My daughter then asks, "Can I see the back? I want to see where you make the cakes." This is where I became a huge fan. It's a dinner rush and she has stuff to do, but she took the time to show a young lady who is interested in what she does. She spent over 10 minutes, giving her a private tour of the back of the house, showed her where and how our entrees were being prepared, taste tested a few elements along the way and then even got to go back to the line. (Photo attached) Our daughter disclosed to Sara during her tour that "Mommy is a huge fan." Sara then took the time after our meal was completed to chat for another 10 minutes with us all about her experiences on Top Chef and her other travels. It's heartwarming how impactful this experience was to my daughter. Fast forward to this morning, "Daddy, I could own a restaurant and be a chef ‍ like her someday." To all of the folks looking to enact change. Be like Sara Bradley and be the change you want to see in the world. When someone wants to learn, lean in, offer to mentor them. You could just open their eyes into a whole new world of possibilities. Thanks to Sara Bradley for the wonderful meal, ambiance, conversation and memories. And thank you to being a wonderful ambassador of Kentucky! read more

Freight House - American Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Went on a Tuesday around 6:30. Service was attentive. We were seated outside on a screened in porch. The night's weather just added to the ambiance. Nice bespoke cocktails. Started with the deviled eggs. They were recommended by someone on Yelp and were very good. Had the Confit Mushrooms and Pork Loin. Wow. It was wonderful. Will definitely return. read more

Incredible dinner. We had carrot soup and loaded hashbrowns. For a starter had the deviled eggs. Everything was wonderful and we had excellent service. We were traveling and went out of our way to eat here and it was well worth the extra drive. read more

We have driven through Paducah for years and finally found Freight House. Wonder food and perfect setting. Bloody Mary Shrimp and Pickles were a great start, followed by shrimp and grits and braised pork. meeting Sara Bradley. We will definitely make this a stop in future trips to Missouri. read more

5 stars, that simple. I wouldn't call this place a "fancy" restaurant, but the food kind of resembles that. You walk in and there is a decent sized dining area with a bar and open kitchen. The service the whole night was great, which is rare these days. The best part though, was the food. I would recommend getting 2-3 appetizers for the table to share. You can't go wrong with any of the choices. The Caesar salad was probably the best salad I have ever had. No joke. The shrimp n grits were very good as well... Overall this is one of the better restaurants in Paducah. I will be back for sure. read more

The food is always top notch at Freight House. Our server didn't seem to be in a good mood this time but everyone was nice and accommodating as usual! read more

Freight House - Cottage Pie - American Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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Thought the food was great. Cocktails were very potent! Would definitely go back! Walking distance to cute little downtown area.

What an amazing meal! We started with smoked fish dip that was very tasty and shared an asparagus salad. One of the best salads we've ever had! Absolutely delicious with perfectly cooked asparagus and combo of sauce, textured and tastes. We both ordered the blackened catfish and it was superb served over lima beans with a bit of slaw. Don't miss going to this restaurant! read more

Wow! Who knew Paducah, KY, offered such wonderful fine dining. We found this place because of great Yelp reviews and they were not wrong. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. I had the crab cakes -- best I've ever had-- and my husband had the crawfish pot pie--also excellent. We feel as if we need to make weekly visits just to we can try everything on the menu. read more

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Oh my goodness! If you haven't tried the Freight House yet you must! We had a reservation and we got there our table was ready so we had no wait. That started our night off wonderfully! The appetizers that we had were amazing! We had fried grits and dates stuffed with chorizo. So, so, so good! We devoured them before I could even take a picture! Our waitress was so sweet and her recommendations were top notch! The overall look and feel of the restaurant was so nice! The building was apparently an old train station hence the name of "The Freight House". Next time we come to Paducah we will definitely make sure we have a reservation here again! read more

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We ordered takeout tonight because we are traveling through town with our dog and needed to eat in our hotel room. Ordered two meals: the catfish and the crab cakes. The food was absolutely amazing! The crab cakes are the best we have ever eaten! Not heavily breaded. Not greasy or fried. Not dry. They are served with a delicious red sauce and French fries/ seasoned Frits . Yummy! Definitely award winning crab cakes! The catfish was also delicious. Light and fluffy. Not deep fried or heavily breaded. The two corn bread pieces are very small, bite size. The white bean sauce was very tasty. Perfect match for the fish! Our only disappointed was the carry out containers and utensils. Very thin, tiny napkins. The plastic ware was flimsy and cheap. The paper boxes that the food came in were lined with aluminum foil. Difficult to eat out of without tearing the foil. Also not warm. (Thus the 4 star rating) Wish we could have dined in. Attractive, modern, facility with rustic touches. Pleasant staff. Pl read more

We had an incredible meal and every single member of the staff was polite, professional, and great at their job. We were blown away by how delicious and creative the food was. We were so thrilled to have the opportunity to eat there while we were in town. read more

We made reservations for a Saturday night, and we were sat right away. The ambiance and service were great. We started with drinks which were amazing Drinks: - Sara's dirty deed (4.5/5): pickle juice vodka drink so was expecting it to be salty, but it really wasn't! It had a sweet kick which was really yummy. Plus the olive garnishes - Ruth bader gin-sberg (4/5): great flavor, not too sour Food: - Pork rinds (4.5/5): love these. Not too greasy, perfect crunch. The salted caramel aioli tasted like chick-fil-a sauce which I love - Burger w truffle oil parm fries (3.5/5): the sauerkraut and jam were a bit too sweet for me, but still pretty good. The fries were yummy and crispy how I like it - Pork shoulder (4/5): super tender and flavorful. Greens were yummy. Cornbread was cooked perfectly read more

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Great food and great service. Drove a long way to get there and it did not disappoint! Amazing service - we got seated even though we got to the restaurant about 30 minutes earlier than our reservation. The food and drinks did not miss. I got the pork loin and the polenta was to die for. The maple chess pie was just fantastic too! Can't wait to come back. read more

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Food was good. For the price, I was not super impressed. The portions were small and my steak was under-cooked. You would think for $62, you would at least get the correct cook on your steak. Service was good, and the place was neat. read more

Located in Paducah KY, The Freight House offers a fine dining experience with a nice old railroad ambiance located in and around the restaurant. The bar offers the very best bourbon selections and the menu has several traditional and non traditional items. I enjoyed the meatloaf with crispy potatoes and my friend really enjoyed the shrimp and grits which we are told is a local favorite. The customer service was excellent on this night at every touch point. We also enjoyed the atmosphere and the ability to sit inside, or in a screened in area or outside. I highly recommend The Freight House when you are looking to take the dining experience up a notch. After your meal I suggest you take a walk along the river and observe the flood wall murals and older locomotives. read more

Freight House - The Bar at the Freight House-Enjoy a shot of Pappy Van Winkle! - American Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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Our favorite restaurant! The food is always amazing and cooked to perfection. We've never had bad service - the wait staff is always attentive. I love the atmosphere too - it's relaxed but nice. Highly recommend going hungry and getting the deviled eggs! The chef's tasting meal is always so so good, and we can't recommend the Out with the Old Fashioned enough! read more

Off the charts amazing. Craft creative and unique cocktails. Fresh made pork rinds which we dipped in the pepperoni dip appetizer!! The pot roast lasagna was enough to share for my boys and the roasted pork shoulder was fall off the bone delicious. But in my opinion the best was the duck gumbo. Medium rare meat cooked to perfection in a lovely dark roux. A side of the truffle fries topped it all off. The ambience was perfect the service stellar and the whole thing is worth going out of your way for!! read more

Freight House - The full spread. Duck gumbo. Pork shoulder. Lasagna. Truffle fries and the Oh brother where art thou craft bourbon and noir cocktail. - American Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

I was really excited to see that a top chef from Bravo was here!!! Great service but I wasn't excited about my menu selection. Grits with hot sauce???? Nah... No Thanks. However the skins were warm and tasty as an appetizer. We also had a flatbread starter that was pretty tasty as well. One person in my party said the Caesar Salad was the best ever. So I'm giving 3 stars because I loved the excellent customer service although my food selection was disappointing. I'll try something different next time! read more

Freight House - Shrimp & Grits (with hot sauce?) - American Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky