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    Kentucky Hillbilly BBQ

    4.7 (25 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Sandwiches, Salad
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    KENTUCKY HILLBILLY BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    William M.

    We saw a bunch of trucks as we passed by about 1135 on our way from CO to GA and figured it was worth a shot...glad we did! Brisket (tender, juicy, smokey) was my overall favorite, followed by the Grilled/Smoke Chicken (outstanding infused skin), and finally the Pork (almost a wild hog flavor to it). The sauce was excellent on its own but didn't hold up as well as I expected against the Brisket and Pork intensity - I doubled the amount on the Sandwiches to compensate. It paired very well with the Chicken. We'll stop again if/when we're in town...Rejoice!

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    Travis C.

    I think this BBQ is just a notch above average. I ate the pulled pork butt. It's very moist. There's an uneven flavor I experienced when eating this dish. I ate a few bites before a flavor explosion happened. Once you get a mouthful of that flavor though, OMG. I'm no expert on how to make pulled pork, but somehow in the process there's a need for a little more attention to detail. I can say that those small bites that seem unseasoned are very tasty when you add their unique BBQ sauce. It's a bit tangy like they've added a hot sauce to it. I enjoyed the pork more though once I knew which bites needed the sauce & which ones were power packed with flavor alone. The coleslaw was middle of the road. I liked it enough to eat all of it. I'm just saying that it's not a reason to do backflips. It has a very simple and clean slaw flavor that you might have grown up with. It's crisp and fresh too. I didn't think it was some throw together from yesterday. My favorite was the potato salad. Now this stuff may or may not be an in house recipe because I have tasted one similar to this somewhere else, but I loved this part of my meal. The potato salad has that thick rich flavor and a nice clean lingering flavor that stays with you for a moment as if to tease you saying; you know you want more! There's only outdoor seating so if you can't handle a fly or ten then you can sit in your climate controlled vehicle or take it home. I sat out on the patio with my dog and we both worked at keeping the flys away. There's a fan blowing on the patio to keep you cool in this summer heat and a view of nice green trees just across the street. I'd say give it a try. Everyone has there own taste buds and opinions. Write it down and let other people know this family business is here.

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    Stopped in after our visit to Wickliffe Mounds State Park, (which is very cool for only $6), to grab some food for the road. Fantastic BBQ with mouthwatering side dishes. We had turkey sandwiches and brisket, with the best baked beans I've ever had and some darn fine potato salad. We always try to get something we've never had, when the opportunity arises. This time it was the BBQ bologna sandwich. I don't even like bologna and haven't eaten it in 20 years, but this sandwich was magical in it's simplicity. I don't know how they got bologna to taste like that but, it was a foodie's dream. Don't miss it! Great place with friendly service and excellent, hot food!

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    7 years ago

    Fresh made, fresh smoked BBQ. Definitely worth the stop along the road. Recommend the slaw pulled pork sandwich.

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    We love having an awesome place to eat here locally! Everything on the menu is great! BBQ nachos are fabulous!

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    The smokey brisket sandwich, and the potato salad were simply amazing! This is the real deal!

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    You talk about gooood food and awesome service and its truck friendly. So stop in and grab some of the best bbq around

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    Starnes Barbecue

    Starnes Barbecue

    4.3(91 reviews)
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    We visited Paducah for the Quilt Show, and my wife, a quilter, expressed a desire for barbecue…read more Following a recommendation from a local merchant, we went to Starnes BBQ. The restaurant was quite busy. We secured a table and ordered two sandwiches, an order of coleslaw, and shared an iced tea. My wife is particular about sauces; we both tasted a small amount, and found the sauce to be excessively hot, with the consistency of watered-down hot sauce and lacking in traditional barbecue flavor. While the locals seemed to enjoy it, we did not find it to our liking. Having sampled barbecue in various regions, from California to the Carolinas, we found this to be the worst sauce we've encountered. We did not use the sauce on our sandwiches. The meat was adequately cooked but lacked flavor. The coleslaw was very good, as was the iced tea. The service was excellent. The restaurant is quite small, as evidenced by the previous photos. If you are seeking authentic Southern barbecue, Starnes BBQ falls short of expectations.

    I've been coming here for over 50 years and it's absolutely the best BBQ you will find anywhere…read more The building hasn't changed a bit. Still just a counter with stools around it But the staff is always super friendly and the food is simple but top notch If you go at lunch expect a line possibly out the door but they move quick The only thing that's changed is they no longer have RC Cola in the glass bottles but I know that's a thing of the past If your in Paducah don't pass this up it's right across from Noble Park

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