A delicious breakfast spot in the downtown area of Paducah. Their "hook" is the Western themed…read moredishes (everything is named after a figure from the Old West, such as Annie Oakley, Billy the Kid, etc). But my husband went with the Three Little Piggies (bacon, ham and sausage gravy in an omelet) with a side of bread pudding mini waffles (these were AMAZING, especially with the cinnamon butter), and I ordered a couple of sides (bacon, hash browns and corn nuggets) which were all tasty and not overly filling. Be mindful if sitting in the back room because the floor has some unusual slopes and cuts, so if you're sitting in a booth watch out when you step down. Would come here again for breakfast in Paducah!

This was so disappointing. The place does have a dining room, but I was seated in a narrow space…read morefacing a storage area. There's nothing warm and cozy about the room-- just signs with smarmy platitudes like "if you don't like my cooking, lower your standards." Har har har. I was in for breakfast and chose a meat/eggs/side combo. The side choices are four different kinds of potatoes. I chose hash brown casserole because the other three items were fried, but what I got seemed a lot like fried hashbrowns with cheese stirred in. The eggs and ham on my plate were coated in what seemed like fake yellow butter substitute. Eggs were not fully cooked; the whites were runny. in all, not a great experience.

We recently visited Paducah, Kentucky for the first time. We live in Louisville and would rather…read moreget out of town on Derby weekend, so this year it was Paducah. After doing some record shopping we asked "Where's a good place to go for lunch" and there was a unanimous "Parker's" from standers by. It was also, literally, about 3 blocks away. There's a menu board mounted behind the counter and they can hand you one so you don't have to squint your eyes to see all they have to offer. And this menu is ENORMOUS Parker's is a very cool throwback to the car hops of the 50s and early 60s. You can order outside on the speaker or go inside for the full-on experience. The inside is decorated with movie and music memorabilia and neon. Lots of neon. If you're eating inside you order at the counter, they give you a number, and you find a seat. The menu is hand-held/bar food. Burgers, hotdogs, onion rings, and fries, and a variety of sandwiches and a HUGE selection of sides. My wife had a mushroom and swiss burger, I had your basic cheese burger. Our sides were onion rings and fries. Our food was delivered hot, fresh, and accurate within ten minutes. My wife's burger/onion rings came on a basket shaped like a guitar. #AWESOME!! The food was tasty and delicious. I asked for tomato on my cheeseburger and they were able to add it, but was sliced probably 3/4 of an inch thick! It made the burger look a little lopsided, but it was still good. The staff was friendly and didn't look at me funny when I asked for a side of mayonnaise for my fries (yea I'm that guy). The dining room was authentically decorated, like I said, with vintage movie and music stuff down to the chrome chairs and the soda fountain seat with silver, twirly seats...even the floor tiles were like something you'd see in a movie from the 50s. Our first visit was a great experience and we had a lot of fun despite unrelenting rain. If we get to Paducah again, Parker's Drive In is definitely our lunch destination.

Really great drive-in! Ordered the fried chicken sandwich (but almost went for the burger) and it…read morewas really good! Super hot when it came out and I ordered the coleslaw to go with it. It was good! What a preferred the coleslaw slightly less sweet, but it was still really good. Everything was hot, service was great (and I'm pretty sure that girl was the only one running around with food, so awesome job! Really friendly and took care of her customers!) cute little drive-in with good food! 5 stars!

Walked in and the place looked dead. The host told me to check out the upstairs. There were several…read morepeople up there and I sat at the bar. Pretty nice draft list and a few locals, which I always try to go for. The bartender recommended a wing flavor for me and I had the grilled chicken wrap with a hot honey sauce. It was very good and I enjoyed the spiral fries. They have a Guinness printer too. Very cool.

On our way through KY we looked for a place to get good chicken and the reviews and pics were…read morepositive. Unfortunately we were disappointed. Russell took our carry out order over the phone. Pickup is on the 2nd floor of the bar. The decor is all wood. The bartender collected my order and cashed me out. At first, I was charged someone else's bill, I'm glad I was paying attention. He fixed it snd I tipped him for his service. Our food was pipin hot when we open the containers. The Buffalo Chicken sandwich looks good and so did the wings in honey stinging garlic. Only the Buffalo chicken was seasonless. There was no flavor to it at all. It was a nice size of chicken breast, crispy and had fresh lettuce & tomatoes but that was it. The Cajun fries were ok. The wings were cooked well but the flavor was more Thai flavor than honey & garlic. Truly a disappointment as we ate it on the road so no options or recourse to return the meal because I sure would have.

The aesthetics & name may be quirky but the food & service is anything but…read more My wife & I were driving through Paducah back home to Nashville & looking online for a quick stop for a salad or sandwich. Not wanting to hit a chain or fast food and after finding some good reviews of the food on here we made the 7 minute detour off the interstate to Loopy Larry's. It's a small but brightly decorated place with a fee tables & countertop seating against the walls there are also a few tables outside. Walk up to the counter & the menu is on the wall behind it. Any specials are on counter where you place your order. I had initially came here wanting a salad but when I saw the special was a Cuban I deviated that direction. Wife got the half salad half sandwich special. Cuban was heavy & delicious. Loaded with all kinds of meaty and saucy goodness. Definitely not what I can here for but soooo good. My wife had a half chick bahn mi & a half chefs salad. I tried both & they were also very good. You get your moneys worth here & the staff were all very nice & helpful. Not sure I'll be coming through anytime in the future but if I do I hope they are there still.

Solid place to grab a quick bite. I like thinner sliced turkey but that's just my preference. The…read morepimento cheese was great on my turkey sandwich. And it was pretty cheap too. Great place to stop on our road trip through the Midwest.

We love Artisan Kitchen! The pimento cheese is so good! It's a staple in Paducah. Everyone is…read morefriendly!

All the items from the lunch menu were delicious. The baked goods looked tasty, but after lunch, we…read morecouldn't eat another bite. Unfortunately, the waitress chewed gum and left it in a corner of her mouth that made it visible (it was bright lime green) when she took our order. We were confronted with so many great options, we weren't ready when she first came to take our order. She took 30 minutes to come back. It took another 40 minutes to get lunch and another 30 to get our check, while other parties can and ate and left. Happy that we weren't in a hurry!

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. I'm in…read morelove. My heart Melts when I eat here. ( pass through once a year ) It's the highlight of my culinary year The flavors are earthy simple and complex. All at the same time. Spices never overpower the intended mouth music. I wish I could dine here regularly.

I'm finally having a chance to review our visits to Freight House back in November!…read more My husband and I took a little trip to Paducah, and the main reason we chose this location for our vacation was Sara Bradley's restaurant Freight House. We both are fans of "Top Chef" and since her restaurant is within reasonable distance of home, we planned a trip around it. In fact, we made reservations for two nights in a row, to take in as much of the menu as possible! Between the two different days, we tried a number of appetizers, entrees and desserts. If I were to do this again the same way, I would do one day of apps and dessert and one day of entrees, just to spread things out a bit. What we ate: - Fall pickles: I enjoyed this, with the bit of chili heat, especially the cauliflower - Stuffed Mushrooms: I love mushrooms, and these blended creamy, sweet and hot with a filling of cream cheese, berry BBQ sauce and smoked jalapeno - Pistachio and herb chevre cheeseball: a fresh cheese enhanced by nutty and Herby notes - Smoked bologna: my husband's choice; very meaty and there was a lot of it - Spicy beer cheese spread: a very Midwestern feeling appetizer with tasty veggies and crackers Entrees: -Shrimp and grits: my choice: comforting southern food with lots of flavor - Duck fried rice: his choice: rich rice offset by more delicate vegetables - Sticky ribs: my choice: the pumpkin spice and coffee liqueur glaze worked well for a cozy, wintry meal - Braised pork shoulder: his choice; served with beans and cornbread, this was another hearty, comforting meal with a Southern twist. Desserts: - Winter creme brulee: this was my favorite, flavored with mulling spices, orange and pomegranate We also enjoyed a seasonal sorbet and the fall spice cake. We had the same server both nights, Elizabeth, who was good at making recommendations, and also staggering the small plates on our small table so we wouldn't be overloaded. Chef Sara was in house the second night, bringing dishes to tables. The setting is relaxed, not overly loud, with moody lighting. Overall, we would certainly return to Freight House!

What a great little restaurant. It's got a more extensive menu than Waffle House, and honestly, the…read morefact that you can get French fries here is a definite improvement over Waffle House's "hash browns only!" Reagan was a wonderful waitress. The cook is a character. The food was hot and plentiful. If you're looking for a no-frills breakfast or sandwich, this is a place to go in Paducah. And, it's not gonna cost you very much either. Amazing prices. The locals know about it so you're going to see them here.

Stopped by to try this place out before we made the last leg of our trip home and was surprised to…read moresee that the place appeared to be abandoned No cars in the lot and no tables in the restaurant. Assuming it's permanently closed.

Great place between Kansas City and Nashville I love the…read morebaseball steak with blue cheese topping and the apple crisp dessert Great attentive service

I visited Rafferty's in Paducah, KY and ordered my steak medium well, but it came out bloody. When…read moreI told the manager, he did offer to make a new one, but then questioned me by asking if I was sure it was bloody, which came off as dismissive. Instead of a simple apology, I was met with attitude, and he walked off. Overall, very disappointing customer service Rafferty's really needs to work on their so-called 40-year-old ranch recipe. Honestly, an off-brand cheap ranch tastes better than what was served. If this recipe has been around that long, it definitely needs an update.

The burger and fries were amazing and the wait wasn't too long. The staff were all absolutely greatread more

Nice casual bar and restaurant. The service was excellent she was very friendly and helpful. The…read morefood was excellent got a bacon cheeseburger with fries was cooked perfect the bacon was excellent everything was very good

Service provided from the moment we walked into Stella's. I enjoy a good Bourbon. Dever, the…read moremanager, was very knowledgeableand took the time to give me great advice as to which choices would suit my taste. He was right on. Aaron our waiter was fabulous. He has learned the trade as a professional. engaging, informative, entertaining and very attentive. Both men adapted to support me, as I have a hearing deficit. Speaking directly, articulating clearly and never missed a beat throughout our entire meal. Anyone one who tries Stella's will not be disappointed. Lauragv

There are nights when offering a critique feels unpleasantly simple. Diners risk little more than…read morethe cost of a meal and the disappointment of an evening gone sideways. Still, it's never enjoyable to recount an experience that falls short at every turn--especially when the failures were preventable. My visit to Stella's, regrettably, was exactly that. From the start, it was clear that the staff lacked even a foundational understanding of Celiac disease. Questions about gluten safety were met with visible uncertainty and no real assurance that the kitchen could confidently prepare a safe meal. That uncertainty became reality when my entrée -- a steak and baked potato -- arrived with gluten on the plate. Not near it. Not questionable cross-contact. On the plate. Naturally, it had to be sent back. This misstep kicked off a cascade of delays that stretched my wait time to nearly an hour, even though we were among the very first guests seated at 5:00 p.m. Meanwhile, my dining companion's meal arrived correctly and on time. I insisted they eat, because by the time my corrected meal showed up, theirs would have gone stone cold if they had waited out of courtesy. The absurdity didn't stop there. The to‑go order I placed after we were seated--intended for someone else--was finished before my actual in‑house entrée ever arrived. Even the wine I ordered to accompany the steak made its way to the table long after the pairing was relevant, arriving more like a begrudging afterthought than part of a well-paced dining experience. When the final bill reached $250, it underscored the frustration even more. At that price point, diners are not paying for mediocrity. They are paying for competence, safety, professionalism, and a level of service that respects their time and their dietary needs. It is not unreasonable to expect top‑notch service when the tab climbs that high. And this incident is not isolated. Increasingly, restaurants in Paducah that position themselves as "quality dining" are missing the mark on training, pacing, and basic hospitality. Yet, as a community, we lack a consistent or constructive way to hold establishments accountable or to encourage them to maintain standards worthy of the prices they charge. If we hope to preserve both the integrity of our dining scene and the value of our wallets, we need better mechanisms for clear, honest critique -- and for restaurants to listen. Stella's, on this visit, offered little more than disappointment and a glaring reminder that good intentions are no substitute for proper training, coordination, and care.