You want Que, Tater Day or just Tuesday is a great day for Hutchen's BAR-B-Que. Best Turnip Greens since I was a teenager, hot sauce and vinegar a must. Try the Cornbread too. read more

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I can't review the food because I never got any. However, I can't recommend this place to anyone. On a weekday, 1:30 pm, not crowded at all, and no one came to take my order. I observed a nearby table of 3. Two people had already gotten their lunches, the 3rd person in the group had the misfortune of ordering a hamburger which she never got, at least not while I was there. The waitress had assured her she'd bring it out as soon as it was ready. After several minutes of me quietly waiting, more customers started coming in. The waitress shouted across the room, "I'll be over there to get all of y'all's orders as soon as I can!". At that time there were 3 or 4 tables including mine waiting for a menu and waiting to order. No one had even gotten menus. I eventually left without saying a word. Zero stars. read more

Absolutely incredible food and service. This place is a true hole-in-the-wall gem. Our waitress treated us like family from the moment we sat down. The seafood buffet was loaded--frog legs, crawdads, clams, catfish, and more--everything fresh, hot, and genuinely delicious. Couldn't ask for a better experience. read more

Amazing bbq corn bread out of this world nice place clean and delicious food the staff was very very friendly would highly recommend this place read more

My wife and I stopped in on a Tuesday around 1:30 pm and the place was packed. We found out that it was the second day they have been open since the tornado blew through town and closed them for a while. We had to wait for a couple of tables to clear out before we were able to sit down. I ordered the Hutchens's Famous Pulled Pork Sandwich with their pigtail fries. My wife ordered the Catfish dinner. The food took a while to come out but that was to be expected with how busy they were. My sandwich was good, but I wouldn't consider it "famous", it was OK. My wife really liked the Catfish, it was crispy and flavorful. We both like the taste of the pigtails. I would come back again and next time I would try something else. read more

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Very disappointed with the lunch buffet. The food was cold and dry. The service was lacking. Heard one of the employees use an expletive in front of the child we had with us. Will not be back. read more

Would have gave this place a five star, but when I checked out they didn't tell me that there was going to be an additional charge for using a credit card. If they would've told me that in advance I would've paid cash. Really pisses me off when they don't tell you they're going to charge you extra for using a credit card. This place doesn't look much like a barbecue place, it's more of a diner. Otherwise plays Sarah some pretty good food and has pretty good service. read more

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They have amazing breakfast and the service is always awesome. Have eaten here many times

I highly recommend this place. I missed my exit and turned into Benton to eat and I was really impressed with the hospitality of the staff and the quality of the food. Highly recommend it. Come one, come all... You won't regret it!! read more

Certainly not fancy but place is clean, food is tasty, service is quick, and prices are appropriate. What more could one ask for assuming you like southern country meals!! read more

Great food, good service, the only thing I could fault (the age of the building) has more to do with the fact the restaurant has outgrown its current building. The BBQ sandwich was outstanding with the vinegar coleslaw. The staff was friendly and always talking with you (regardless if they knew you). I was treat as though I ate there daily even though it was my first time. read more

Delicious and good service. Great fish. Clean restroom. Wait times for food were great as well

Delicious food. Great service. Reasonable prices. Sometimes parking can be an issue because they are always busy, but they do have drive thru read more

This is always a favorite on my trips to KY. I will go out of my way to get a chance to go here. Great food, good service and decent prices.

Hutch burger is the best burger anywhere. They also have really good bar b que. One of the best places in Benton to eat breakfast.

one of the best bar bq places around western kentucky.everything they make is mouth watering. great food highly recommend.

I love typing in "food near me" and finding new places-like a lot of other people. Really wanted to try a BBQ place in KY. This place had better reviews and pictures than the others. Probably the best BBQ I've had in a long time. Meat was super tender, sliding off the bone. My sides were baked beans and vinegar coleslaw. If it was closer, I'd probably eat here at least once a week! read more

Been around for years. Mom & pop restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and supper. Delicious biscuits and gravy, steaks, BBQ, fried bluegill, white beans, pigtail fries, peanut butter pie. Are just a few of our favorites. Highly recommended. read more

When I travel I try and find local gems to eat at. This is a real gem. I went in planning on BBQ, but ended up having fried Bluegill, white beans and huspuppies. Then I topped it off with pecan pie and ice cream. The meal was perfect and just what I like to find. Real local food served by a friendly helpful staff. If I am ever back this way I am going to stop again and try out the BBQ read more

BBQ, really real BBQ. Hutchins is an institution in Benton Kentucky. It has been mentioned in numerous movies about the south. Even though, some would argue that we're more Midwest. Every time I get down to this end of the state I make it a point to come in and reaffirm that Benton Kentucky has a lot more going for it than some would let on. Compared to other barbecue joints of similar size, this is a five. The meat is always perfectly seasoned. The smoke flavor neither overpowers nor is overpowered. The sauce, as always, is well beyond what one would expect in such a small venue. The side items are, unfortunately, right off the Sysco truck but, that is to be expected. The focus here is the meat. And they do focus on the meat. I'm taking a star for the lack of creativity with sides, however this does not indicate any slights on the main focus: meat. read more

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Always a good place to drop in for home cooking or a fast food meal from the drive thru. Never had anything bad!

The ribs are AMAZING and the service is great. Charlottes the best waitress you could ever ask for.

The food is great, The staff is extremely nice. It makes you feel like you're at home and welcomed

When your driving the back roads of Southwest Kentucky and you see a neon pig you have got to pull over and check it out! Good old school BBQ. Very clean tables. Great waitress's. Yes they call you"Hon" and that makes me feel good. I had the BBQ pork sandwich and my wife had the BBQ turkey. Both excellent. They may look pedestrian but the meat on both was outstanding. Good but not overpowering smoke, great flavor and very tender. They know what they're doing here. Lots of menu options, more that could be sampled at one lunch sitting. The place was full of locals who all had to get back to work by 12:30 If you don't like the sit down experience use the drive through. Check it out. It's worth the stop. read more

Hutchen's Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Benton, Kentucky

I LOVE this place! My husband was born and raised here and every time we visit we make multiple trips to Hutchens! The food is always hot and delicious and the service is with a smile. They're consistently great! read more

What a great little hometown diner option! I had the veggie plate with white beans, cornbread, friend okra and breaded squash. My dad had the ribs and I tried one of those, it was incredible! The food was delicious and piping hot. Rita, our server, was the epitome of southern charm! Check this place out!!! read more

Growing up here, Hutchen's BBQ has ruined me for other barbecue. I now live 1,000 mikes away but always come back to Hutchen's when I'm around. I even get vacuum-packed care packages from time to time. They have limited hours now, but if you're anywhere in western KY, they're definitely worth a visit. read more

Hutchen's Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Benton, Kentucky

I thought it was closed. Looks a little wore out but we all know the dives are usually the best. Super friendly people here. The inside is much cleaner than the outside. I ordered the special meatloaf and it was fantastic! Fried green tomatoes were the best I've had. But I'm from the North West so .... what do I really know about fried green tomatoes. I'd be happy to stop in here again and I recommend you do, too. read more

Some of the best bbq in the county. It's been around FOREVER and always has great service. If you ever go in to eat, you'll notice they always have a group of regulars in. Stop by if you're hankering for a pulled pork sandwich! read more

There really isn't much variety in Benton, have maybe a dozen restaurants & half have exactly same menu. This used to be one of mainstays in town as it was relatively cheap for decent simple food but quality was never way up there to begin with but when new owners took over quality went way down while seriously raising prices. Used to get 2 decent sized meals for $13-15 but since new owners it's gone up to $18-20 that's pretty high for mediocre bbq & bison burgers. Plus nearly $3 for criminally weak tea & RC soda are you serious?! You should probably pass but if you live in Benton you probably won't. read more

Good food, even when busy the service was fast and friendly. I will eat the spicy pulled pork sandwich again. The sides were good and I recommend the beans. read more

Hutchen's is one of my favorite restaurants to go to in Benton. The BBQ and service are good, and the prices are fair. The wait for the food usually isn't very long, even during lunch time. I will continue going to Hutchen's because it's one of the best places to eat in town. read more

My favorite barbecue in the area, along with Starnes. Sweet sauce. Lots of other good stuff too. Home cooking. Plus anyplace you can get a real cherry rc has to be good right? read more

The pulled pork dinner plate was flavorful , and with three sides and cornbread, was plenty of food. The fried catfish, 2 large filets, came with three sides and hush puppies, as well. Overall, I would say that Hutchen's offered good food, reasonable prices, generous portions and a pleasant atmosphere. read more

I'm going to say this is my #1 restaurant in Marshall County. As amazing as the food is, the service was better. I can't say enough good things about my experience. Sweet tea, bluegill, baked potato, salad, banana split pie...all was delicious! New owner is as nice as they come and stayed out front the whole time, but stayed out of the way at the same time. Can't wait to go back and try some more!! read more

You should like the warm natured atmosphere and interesting choice of menu items that you can't find just anywhere. Over the years most of my best friends of either gender love to hang out at this restaurant, and, it keeps them out of trouble, while it's at it! I would definitely recommend trying this restaurant for great bar-b-que, Ky. Lake catfish and other comforting food. This is many times somewhat of a tourist area in the summer and Hutchens can give tourists a taste of Ky. farmers and fishermen while not being stale or outdated. This restaurant is most well known for its bar-b-qued pork shoulder that you should be able to get by the pound for picnics or by the shoulder or half shoulder, it is a very popular picnic item here. read more

This is the best country cooking fare to be had in this area. Great vegetable selection, catfish, daily specials and BBQ. Everything is prepared in the traditional manner, and the portions are huge. Prices are low, and the service is fast and friendly. The atmosphere is dated and worn, but that is the norm in this region to be candid. read more

Hutchen's is fabulous! Not only is their bar-b-que the best in the area, but they have a very diverse menu and everything is great!