Tried Jerry's recently -- overall, it was decent. My burger was actually really good, and the fries and chips were fine. The other sandwiches at our table were definitely the standout and everyone seemed to really enjoy theirs. Big win of the night: the chocolate cake at the end.... we all dug in and it was hands down the best part of the meal. One small note: I know it's a diner vibe, but the furniture/seating could really use some updating. It wasn't the most comfortable and took away from the experience a bit. Overall, a solid spot -- I'd come back, especially for the sandwiches and dessert. read more

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We were passing through and on a whim, stopped here. Southern hospitality at its finest. Excellent customer service from the minute we walked in. Had a BLT and my husband had a burger. Great diner food. Servers kept our drinks full and checked in frequently. Must try the pumpkin pie. Outstanding. Thanks!! read more

Jerry's Restaurant - Pumpkin Pie. - American Near Me - Paris, Kentucky

Friendly and attentive wait staff, food is on par for price. Nice little gem of a restaurant in this community. read more

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I stopped in for lunch around 1 on a Friday afternoon. The place was busy, but I got my order taken right away and got my meal in a timely manner. I had a J-boy plate with fries and slaw. For dessert I had to have the hot fudge cake. My server(Olivia) kept my drink full and was friendly. I am a little over an hour from Jerry's, and I will definitely be eating there again. read more

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Tucked away in the charming town of Paris, Kentucky, Jerry's Restaurant is the kind of place that reminds you why local diners are the heart of small-town America. After my recent visit, I'm convinced this unassuming establishment deserves far more recognition than it gets. From the moment you walk through the door, you're greeted with genuine Kentucky hospitality. The staff here doesn't just serve you--they welcome you like family. Our server was attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and clearly took pride in ensuring we had everything we needed. The menu strikes that perfect balance between classic American comfort food and variety. I opted for their country fried steak, and it was executed beautifully--a generous portion with a golden, crispy coating that gave way to tender meat beneath, all smothered in rich, peppery white gravy. The accompanying sides were equally impressive: creamy mashed potatoes that tasted homemade (because they were) and green beans cooked with just the right amount of seasoning. My dining companion chose the meatloaf special, which arrived as a thick, perfectly seasoned slice with a tangy-sweet glaze. It was comfort food at its finest--the kind of dish that tastes like someone's grandmother spent all afternoon perfecting the recipe. The portions are substantial without being overwhelming, and the prices are remarkably reasonable, especially given the quality. You're getting real, honest food made with care--no shortcuts, no pretense. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd hope for in a local restaurant: clean, comfortable, and unpretentious. The dining room has that warm, lived-in feel where regulars clearly know the staff by name, yet newcomers are made to feel just as welcome. Don't skip dessert. Their homemade pies rotate daily, and the coconut cream pie I tried was a revelation--sky-high meringue with a perfectly balanced filling that wasn't overly sweet. Jerry's Restaurant represents everything that's right about hometown dining. It's the kind of place where quality ingredients, skilled cooking, and genuine hospitality come together to create something special. The last of it's kind in Kentucky, Whether you're passing through Paris or you're a local, do yourself a favor and stop in. You'll leave satisfied, full, and already planning your next visit. read more

This is the last Jerry's restaurant and it is in Paris Kentucky. I had the cheese burger and onion rings. It was just like I remembered growing up and eating at the one in Corbin . The restaurant was pretty busy and that is always a good sign. I had the hot fudge cake for desert and it was delicious. The service was really good at the restaurant. read more

Jerry's Restaurant - The J boy and onion rings. - American Near Me - Paris, Kentucky

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Met me brother there the Friday before Thanksgiving. Great burger (bacon cheeseburger with beer cheese). Onion rings were too over cooked for me, but not horrible. The cole slaw was exactly as I remembered Jerry's cole slaw, which means it was excellent. We each had a chocolate shake for desert. Very scenic drive from Lexington with lots of horse farms, and great fall colors this time of year. If you have fond memories of eating at Jerry's, prepare for a trip down memory lane. It was everything I hoped it would be. Very nostalgic. A+++ read more

This place is awful! The JBoy bun crumbled like a cracker it was so hard. The burger was barely warm and 2 measly strands of shredded lettuce. The onion rings were very very hard. The ham and cheese croissant has an uncooked runny egg on it. The croissant was ice cold. The strawberry pie has "whipped cream" on it. It's definitely pretty looking cool whip that runs the pie. The crust was dry and old. Do yourself a favor and get a burger in a gas station. This isn't not a good meal at all. The service was mediocre at best. We went forever with no silverware to eat coleslaw with. Waited 10 minutes for our check. Lousy food, lousy experience. I will not be back ever. read more

Jerry's Restaurant - Lousy strawberry pie. Dry nasty crust and cool whip thats made to look like whipped cream. - American Near Me - Paris, Kentucky

Had heard that this was the only surviving Jerry's in KY, so I had to visit. I had many a J-Boy when I was in HS and college, so I ordered 3 of them to go. They are similar to, but different than Big Boys. I remember when they were 55 cents, now they are $6.99 58 years later, which is about like everything else. They tasted great and carry-out service was fast and friendly. read more

I have been wanting to try Jerry's and dropped in here for a Burger and onion rings, both were very good, and the service was nice and friendly. It is your typical local restaurant, and really the last Jerry's left. The menu had a good selection of items, that I probably should have tried, but I really wanted a burger that day. read more

The food was disappointing. We had lunch there. My husband ordered the patty melt, which was horribly dry. I wanted the chef salad. We drove over 20 miles one way because I remembered how good their chef salads used to be. We asked that our appetizers come first but the chef salad came out first. But I found dirt in my lettuce as the server watched as I put those pieces of lettuce on my napkin. I was so very disappointed and I will not be going back. read more

Service was quick. Food is good. I usually get a fried chicken salad but decided to try this burger. read more

Jerry's Restaurant - Bacon Beer Cheese Burger - American Near Me - Paris, Kentucky

The smallest Jerrys I have been to. Very friendly restaurant. Good food. Great selection. Excellent service. Pretty good prices. A nice place to have a quiet sit down meal and meeting. read more

The buffilo chicken is so good and I love the service and w the best of the restaurants in Paris it

I just moved into town but I already have an old friend in Paris. Jerry's! Jerry's restaurant was a staple in my routine in my growing up years in other parts of Kentucky, but sadly they have all but disappeared. Imagine my joy when I arrived in Paris and discovered Jerry's is one of the busiest restaurants in town. I've eaten there at least a dozen times in the past month and I have enjoyed every visit. The food is just as good as I remembered it, the service is fast and friendly. There are several other restaurants in town and many fast food options, but Jerry's is on the top of my list in Paris, Kentucky! read more

A great find. Nice family owned restaurant with down home meals reasonably priced. We could tell it's where the locals go. Definitely will return when in the area. read more

I was here several months to a year ago. The food wasn't too appetizing which led us to even get a refund. There were flies too and the atmosphere was funky and deteriorating. Service was good though read more

Jerry's restaurant is the best restaurant in Kentucky Jim The Staff and the cleaness are the best!! read more

If you enjoy BLAND over cooked food that has no flavor, this is your go to place. Not worth the hype it got on our local tv news, as a go-to place. I was never disappointed as I was in this vintage place to eat. My omelet was so dry and overcooked, and the hashbrowns were mushy. It was awful. ugh. read more

Jerry's Restaurant - an omelet and toast - American Near Me - Paris, Kentucky

We are at Jerry's on a busy Friday evening, but we were seated quickly. The service was prompt and our food came out quickly. My wife and I both had their North Atlantic Cod which comes as 4 thick filets. The fish was flaky and very good and my onion rings were better than most places but a little on the greasy side. The broccoli "casserole" was just cheese and broccoli, no cracker topping. Hush puppies are good although small. It is an older, family ran place with comfortable seating, quaint decor and good food. read more

The pancakes are raw, the service with some waitresses is horrible, 6 months ago it was my favorite restaurant as well as many of my friends, but the kitchen changed and now it is not very good. read more

Service was a little slow and non-responsive today for lunch. But the J-Boy and Champ Sandwich with brown fries, Cole slaw and side salads are still classics that are great and never disappoint. "Hang in there" last ever Jerry's! You served me well when I was dating in the 70's and still today...... read more

My boyfriend and I visit Jerry's on a semi regular basis. It's a half hour drive for us but worth it in my opinion. When you enter be prepared to wear yourself. The menu is very reasonably priced and has lots of options including everything from salads to country fried steak. Two people can eat here for under $20 which is great if you're on a budget. The desserts are also all under $4.00 so you can indulge your sweet tooth as well. read more

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Love Jerry's get the J-boy and onion rings you can't go wrong. The chicken livers and mash potatos are also awesome.

Hit or miss. Sometimes great other times sucks. Wish they were more consistent... tables clean. But smells like Lysol :/

I grew up eating at a Jerry's a lot. . .then one day, they were all gone. Our local one turned into a Denny's, but it just wasn't the same, or as good, as the Jerry's. I'd had visiting the last Jerry's standing as one of my "one of these days" things for a long time, so I went there with a Groupon in hand looking to enjoy a visit back to a favorite of my childhood. I fondly remember beef tips and noodles being my favorite meal at my local Jerry's as a kid, but apparently they didn't have that on the menu, so instead I had the J-Boy with fries, figuring I'd have their most iconic meal for my sample of the place. I would have given it 3 stars as a solid, decent eatery much like Frisch's or Denny's, but what knocked the rating down was what happened towards the end of the meal. I needed to get up and use the restroom, and when I came back after only a couple of minutes I see the busboy clearing my table. My plate had my half-eaten meal and mostly-full soda right there being dumped in the bus tray. I tried politely telling him, as he was picking up my plate, that I had just gone to the restroom. The busboy ignores me as he dumps my food plate in his tray and when I reiterate that I wasn't done, he gets a confused look as he asks if I want a to-go drink. I try to explain to him that I wasn't done eating, I just went to the restroom for a couple of minutes. The busboy just shrugs and starts to ignore me and carry off his bussing tray with my now-discarded dinner, as my waitress starts to get very apologetic and says that the busboy does this all the time and if I want she can get me another burger and fries. I wasn't really willing to wait and was rather frustrated by the whole experience, so I declined. The manager came out to comp my meal, which was appreciated (and salvaged this from being a one-star review), but from what the waitress said this happens a lot, which indicates they really don't do much about the busboy tossing out people's dinners mid-meal other than comp the dinner. So, it would be 3 stars, but I'll have to knock it down to 2 for the bad service. A word of caution, don't leave your table unattended when eating there or the busboy will clear it before you can get back from the restroom. read more

Service was awful, food was mediocre, very crowded and packed tight, and finally they took 40 minutes for 3 chicken strips

I came here because I bought a groupon and Jerry's used to be in Nashville when I was Kid. I loved the shish-ka-bob back then and OH the Fudge Cake was too die for. Well, I was excited to see the groupon offer for Lexington. We went there for a weekend excursion. We had dinner on a Friday Evening. We got there early (5pm} and it was a good thing because we got a seat and then there was a line out the door. Evidently, Jerry's is still popular. Our meal was great, but I must say a little disappointed there was no shish-ka-bob. We split a fudge cake and they just weren't as big as I remember.....but hey I am bigger so it is probably just as well. Enjoyed the food and visiting your city. read more

This is a great locally owned restaurant that's been here forever. There's a reason why, good food, good service and good prices. I love this small town diner. read more

If you ever ate at a Jerry's in the 20th century, this place with take you back. The Italian style spaghetti was exactly like it was in the 1980s, when I first tried it as a child. They updated the dining area and added a few items of their own but it's still the great Jerry's experience that I remember as a child. I very highly recommend this place. The food, service, atmosphere and value are all fantastic. read more

While visiting the Ark, we come in with a group of about 20. Some being children ranging from 1 to 11 yrs old. Even with an overwhelming large group and the place already busy, the staff accommodated us all and with a very pleasant attitude. Now on to the food which come out in a very reasonable time was awesome. Temperature, taste, and perfect amount. Thank you Jerry's for a pleasant meal, extremely welcoming attitude, and great service at very reasonable prices. Now if you have any room the chocolate fudge cake is a must to try!! read more

Great diner menu and experience, is a place that you can always count on to have good food. Had the cod fish, it's was great. This place is outdated but very friendly. read more

This store is not at all conveniently located for me; it's about a twenty mile drive from my front door and I never have any other reason to go to Paris, KY. Still, whenever I am eligible to purchase a Groupon, I'll buy as many as possible and bring my family, too. Groupon notwithstanding, I'm pretty sure they still make a tidy profit off our visit each time. Why such devotion? I LOVE their cole slaw!! I know, right? Twenty miles for cole slaw!! Not sure I can make that make perfect sense. I like the rest of their menu, but this affection for Jerrico brand cole slaw dates from my youth in the 1960's and, no, I don't believe it's exactly the same recipe as 40-50 years ago, but it's still pretty darn good. So, five stars for the cole slaw, and three for location. read more

Mediocre at best. Just cook some frozen prepared stuff at home. Just as good and much cheaper. The burgers did look good though.

Stopped in to get a carryout order for my family since I did not feel like cookie that day! It was worth it. I got a great deal on their Groupon so I used it for my purchase that night. We had a variety from burgers to fish and shrimp (which was on special that night). Everthing was hot and fresh and was enjoyed with no disappointments in any way. Can't wait to eat there again, hope to dine in next time! read more

It looks like it used to be a Shoney's years ago, but I'm not sure. The decor is 1960's but not necessarily intentional. It's an old town favorite with a menu full of homemade meals. They have the meat and 2 or 3 vegetables specials each day. Most of the salad dressings are homemade so don't expect French dressing to taste like the normal French. It tasted like ketchup. I had to send it back and ask which dressing tasted "normal". Other than that the meat and vegetables were good with a price take of about $10. Don't expect to be slam full when you leave. I did not see a buffet there. Looked like everything was ordered from the menu. I was passing through this town and asked for a good place to eat and this was recommended. I would go there again. It was clean and the service was satisfactory. read more

I tried them out for the first time tonight. I gave them a 2 because the server was friendly. I was under the impression this was a home cooking style of restaurant. I ordered a country fried chicken that was way too small for the 10$ they charge, the gravy was from powder. My side's were broccoli casserole, which was pretty much steamed broccoli and what I'm think was some type of cheese wiz or canned cheese product, and "buttery" potatoes, which were obviously canned potatoes. I didnt even try them. Really disappointed. read more

Old time family restaurant since 1961. Saltiest pork tenderloin I ever had and corn pudding was overcooked. Onion rings were really good and coleslaw pretty decent. Cornbread was tasty and service very good. Ambience just too bright. Couldn't give anything better than three stars because I just couldn't eat the pork. read more

this is the oldest and one of fewer restaurant of Jerry's around in USA. I grew up in Paris, KY and their food always good. I will try to drop in when I come to visit in KY. Don't expect an upgrade or fancy food. This is traditional restaurant since 1961. Their food is always good and service is still great! Enjoy this while it last...who knows this may be the last standing restaurant of Jerry's of Paris, KY. If you have a problem with the food, please let them know! They are willing to help! =) read more

they have the best sweet tea in Paris, I go there to get that & the staff is friendly, & the food is great! I recommend people to go here!