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    Jackson's Restaurant

    4.5 (234 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Open 6:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Rick H.

    What an amazing gem! Found this place on our way to Lexington and so glad we did! Super friendly staff, laid-back, and food was out of this world!

    Early bird with fried eggs, Jackson's Restaurant, Richmond
    Bruce K.

    Sunday morning breakfast options are limited around here and it was nice to be able to have something local instead of Waffle House or another big chain. Friendly service and good food cooked to order. I chose the "Early Birth Breakfast" that was advertised on the napkin holder and it wasn't ten minutes before it arrived. Two eggs, bacon, potatoes and a biscuit with gravy. Nice, solid, stogy food that kept me going for several hours. The restaurant was clean, the service was attentive and the hot bar looked great. Great to #EatLocal! [Review 20172 overall - 212 in Kentucky - 1148 of 2023.]

    Chicken and Dumplings made right!!!!

    If you're looking for home made chicken and dumplings, this is THE place. Best I have EVER tasted!!!! This is a little unassuming place but the food is EXCELLENT. The staff is just lovely and all of food was just delicious. This place is a must try for home cooking!!!!! Will definitely be back!

    Burnt pancakes that were served 20 minutes before the rest of our food.

    We arrived at 10:23 am and did not receive our food u til 11:35. Over an hour for a mediocre flavorless meal. The waitresses are super friendly and do a great job. The food not so great. The omelette had 0 seasoning on it and no cheese. The biscuits were straight out of a bulk box from Sam's Club and not hot. The pancakes have no flavor and served with fake butter. Think twice before dining here. This is my 3rd visit and all of the visits have been very sub par. It will be a long time before I return.

    Two kinds of catfish (the batter was better) the mashed potatoes were probably the best I've ever had!!!
    Deanna K.

    Such a great hidden gem! The food was fantastic. The service was truly wonderful. The staff is beyond friendly and welcoming.

    Turkey and gravy, mustard greens, mashed taters and gravy, dressing and bread.
    Lonnie Y.

    Great local place near the college. Random coincidence. Last year I stopped in town for the night and went to this restaurant. This trip I happened to stop in the same city and used Yelp to find a place to eat. Yep. The same one as last year. This restaurant has a menu to order from plus a hot table. At the table they had fried chicken, mustard greens, shredded turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, dressing (which I chose, minus the chicken) and several other dishes I can't remember. Also desserts. The portions were large and the flavors delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful. There are a few parking spots in front plus more in the rear. This is place a try. I'm sure you'll find something you like.

    Colonel burger with fries
    Paul S.

    Always an excellent meal whether you are ordering from their 'Meat and 3' hot bar which has different offerings each day, or ordering from their menu. Today, i had their Colonel Burger which is a 1/2 pound burger with 2 slices of hickory smoked bacon, homemade beer cheese, Swiss and American cheeses, topped with hand battered onion petals, dressed as you like (I have them run it through the garden) and crispy french fries. We also had their incredible giant Catfish sandwich on a hoagie bun (you can NEVER go wrong with this deliciousness) and seasoned french fries. Also try their home made potato chips! Plenty of dessert options including some of the best fried pies you will ever have. This is a local place where you never have a bad meal. Great breakfasts too!

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    3 years ago

    Excellent home style atmosphere, service and food. Great for breakfast and lunch. Will visit again.

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    Outstanding home style menu! Always a must on our go to list!. Fast friendly service and GREAT TEA!

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    Good breakfast. Tasty and fast. Friendly service. Excellent pricing. The Amish pies are freaking outstanding.

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    Very good home style cooking. You get on line a pick out what you want. Cold slaw is really good.

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    5 years ago

    Good down home country cooking at it's best. Clean place, good parking, kind of cramped seating but overall great

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    Eat here all the time. I love the homemade cooked meals this is the closest that you'll get.

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    Jackson's Restaurant has the best food anywhere around. Great employees and it's very clean. We love eating there

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    Just a place for home cooking in Madison County! Meet in three doesn't get much better than this, and the staff is friendly and helpful.

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