What a cool dinning experience as advertised. About 30 folks were seated around the cooking area…read moreor at hightop tables behind the cooking area. We were very pleased to have been seated at the bar, I do not think it would have been as an immersive an experience if we had we been at a table where you could not see the chef as he prepared our 4 course meal. Upon arrival you are seated and given a cocktail menu (not included in the cost of the meal). My hubby had a very strong bourbon and water and I had a cream, liquor, vodka drink that was very tasty, similar to a White Russian. At around 6 pm chef Todd began by telling us his history and passion for cooking inspired by his grandmothers as he prepared our appetizers. I am a bit fuzzy on the details of the ingredients of all the dishes since I fell later that evening, broke my hip and shoulder and spent the next 6 days in the hospital but I'll do my best, keeping in mind all 4 courses were expectional. Appetizer was a baked pear with goat cheese and a crostini with cranberry goat cheese, walnuts and honey drizzle. Second course was a bean soup and corn bread. Main course was pot roast, carrots, potatoes and mushrooms. Mine was super tender and very flavorful. Mu husbands portion had a lot of fat but what he could eat was tasty. And for dessert he served bananas foster bread pudding. We were given a sample of the bread pudding upon arrival to whet our appetites and it sure did. The whole experience was first class; food, service, cocktails, interaction with the chef, owner and wait staff, atmosphere was just plain fun, entertaining and satisfying. We were there about 2 hours. Street parking, comfortable setting and a unique dinning experience. I highly recommend for a special occasion. They offer different menus, prepared by different chefs and other special events. Check the webpage for availability as they sell out and reservations are required, paid in advance.

My friend & I had the best night out at MESA enjoying the delicious food from Chef Joe Burner…read more If you haven't been to MESA you have to make reservations and go. I promise you it's a fantastic night out. It's a live dining show that is unlike anything I've ever experienced. Chef Joe Burner was so charismatic and his food was not only spectacular, but made with Love. Their classes fill up fast so make sure you sign up ASAP. We will most definitely come back. The menus change according to whatever the Chef wants to do. Enjoy the pics. It truly was one of the best meals I've ever had.

Looks can be deceiving and from the outside you might not think it's worth a try trust me, it is!…read moreThis was my first time trying the fat lamb and I'm sad I haven't been sooner. The food was insanely delicious and the ambiance was cozy and quaint. A little pricey but well worth it. A delicious and reliable pick to bring you your boss, celebrate a special event, show out of town guests, or impress your friends! We tried a lot of things--see pics! The menu changes with the season but if the pistachio tiramisu is on the menu, don't pass it up! We sat at the bar and service was top tier.

The sourdough focaccia and brussels sprouts were the standout dishes. Bread was fresh and went well…read morewith the butter while the brussels sprouts had a nice glaze and crunch. I was a bit disappointed by the lamb meatballs as it was a tad dry and flavor wise - it didn't stand out. The lamb lasagna was also a bit on the saltier side. Maybe I went on a bad day; if I come back, I should try something else. Server was attentive and repeatedly checked in on us and overall ambiance was nice.

The service is friendly, restaurant is clean, the food is very good, and the prices are very…read morereasonable. This is the best "Mexican" food I've had in KY and that's not to fault the owner... The areas residents don't seem to support authentic Mexican food for whatever reason.

If one happens to be traveling through Brownsville, Kentucky Mis Amigos is a place to seriously…read moreconsider visiting. As Mexican goes, it's difficult to do it horribly or exceptionally. Mis Amigos lies solidly on the exceptional end of the spectrum. Service: excellent. The owner was serving as host, and clearly cares about his staff, even driving them to and from work regularly if transportation is an issue. Our server was efficient, knowledgeable, and got every custom order completely correct. Food: chips and salsa - yes. I judge Mexican places on their salsa, and Mis Amigos sailed through with a beautiful specimen - just the right amounts of heat and acidity. The menu is huge - definitely sometimes for anyone, regardless of food preferences and whims. There were no vegan options that spoke to me, so I ordered a custom vegan quesadilla with beans rather than cheese, filled with grilled veggies, and topped with guacamole instead of sour cream. Yes yes yes. Pricing: reasonable, especially keeping in mind portion sizes (very generous). Mis Amigos - thank you for giving me another reason to travel through (and to) Brownsville.

An amazing establishment! I went with a small Group of…read moreladies and we had the best time. Such a nice atmosphere-- felt comfortable with a slight hint of fancy at the same time. Waiter was so knowledgeable of the menu and cuisine, giving recommendations and tips. A nice glass of wine paired with a plata of steak, rice, and beans-- couldn't be that. Everything one menu looked incredible. I will 100% be back.

Yum! The guacamole and plantains were a delicious start. I also very much enjoyed the empanada…read moretrio, which was a unique experience compared to other restaurant empanadas. The table of sauces offered a nice compliment. The cons of the meal was my mojito (and that I wanted a frozen daiquiri but they could only offer it on the rocks). While it tasted nice, the glass was more ice than drink and not worth the price tag. The metal chairs are not comfortable for all guests. The restaurant is quite loud. You will be yelling across the table at each other. I would never come here with a large group because conversation would be impossible. The restaurant takes reservations on Open Table but threatens a charge of $20 pp if you cancel. Based on the crowd waiting for tables, there's no reason this policy should be in place. It was a turn off that almost caused us to pick another spot. Thankfully I took a chance to call and book a table without the request for my credit card. Parking is also tricky in this area. Their parking lot is almost nonexistent! Other spaces are reserved for other buildings. Be careful not to be towed.

I would 110% drive here from Louisville just to eat this food. This food was fabulous…read more This restaurant was beautiful inside and had history all in it. The staff were incredibly friendly, very welcoming, and the food was to die for!! Will definitely be back!

We tried out their new menu tonight and it was so good. They brought back two of our favorites,…read moresteak frites and blackened salmon. Great drinks and ambience too. One of our go to places for a great meal. The servers are attentive and knowledgeable about the specials and dishes.

Every time I make my way here, I wonder why I don't get there more often. Outstanding atmosphere,…read morewhether you're there for a business meal, date night, dinner with friends, or just grabbing a drink or dinner at the bar. It's classy but still relaxed, vibrant but you can still have your quiet space. Food and drinks are top notch. No weak points on the menu, really. Can't say that about a lot of places, but even the "weaker" options I've had get that rating only when compared to other options have been ordered at the table (as in, "this is amazing, but what you ordered is even better somehow")...so, I don't know, share! Service is always A++! Friendly, helpful, fun...you always feel welcome!

We enjoyed the August dinner and a movie (Birdcage) with paired wine courses from start to finish…read more Each course is packed with flavor, but my favorite this time was the dessert course of flan (and I don't even particularly like flan usually!!!). This was creamy, delectable, and just a perfect finale for such a special dinner. Service is seamless and unobtrusive. This entire production operates like a dream machine. The room decor and table scape lends itself to the movie theme and dinner and drink, so just makes for a very fun experience. We always eagerly anticipate these events and hope the dynamic force (Kathryn) will return when able to bring her talent to future productions. Wishing her all the best and feeling sorry for ourselves in the meantime! Here's to hoping for an encore ....

This restaurant is tucked in off the street but worth checking out if you are in the area and…read morelooking to unwind and enjoy a meal. While it's a decent size it wasn't packed at the time we went and there was only one server. However, the server was great and attentive to everyone. The food was decent and not a bad price.

All the people at El Caporal are very friendly. The food taste great and very reasonable prices…read more The food is actually always very consistent and reliable. I would call it comfort Mexican food. All the servers are wonderful, especially Maria. All the recent changes are making it a much more vibrant atmosphere as well.

Completely free to visit! There is a large parking lot at the Memorial Hall and also some parking…read morecloser to the living history farm. The Memorial Hall is a good place to start with a short educational video, some small exhibits, and the gift shop. The Memorial Visitor Center closes from 12-1 pm for lunch, so plan accordingly if you need to use the nice clean bathrooms or fill your water bottle. The park includes a pioneer cemetery, a living history farm, a memorial to the Lincoln family cabin, and some short trails. When we visited (late May) on a weekday morning, there were no historical interpreters at the living history farm, and the buildings were all locked. I'm not sure when the living history farm is functional, but it looks like it would be fun. I highly recommend the Trail of Twelve Stones, which leads you through the peaceful woods along a path which houses 12 stones from significant locations in Lincoln's life.

Abraham Lincoln is great and almost universally identified as the greatest president ever. I've…read morebeen to his birth site in Kentucky, His tomb, Presidential Library and home in Illinois and his memorial and place of death in Washington DC. This was basically my last spot in my pilgrimage to all things Lincoln. This was probably the least interesting of all the sites that I listed above, The visitor's center has a small gift shop, the usual National Park rangers to give you maps and knowledge and a theatre to watch a little film about the Honest One himself. From there you walk up to the Pioneer Cemetery where there is a memorial for Abe's mother Nancy who is buried somewhere near that spot. She died of milk sickness all because a cow ate a snakeroot plant! Thank God for modern medicine! Anyway from there you walk up to replica of the cabin they would have lived in and an active farm that looks as it would have when Lincoln was there. The last spot is a spring that the Lincoln's would have carried water from. All in all it was a mile walk each way. You can drive closer to some of these spots as well if you lack feet. All in all I'm glad the place exists but it's not a must do spot for the casual history buff.

I'm so impressed by this restaurant that it's my first recommendation to my friends and family that…read moreare coming to visit me.

We really enjoyed this place. It was absolutely packed when we got there, so obviously it's a…read morepretty popular spot in Bowling Green. Even with how busy they were, the service was surprisingly fast. I honestly couldn't believe how quickly our food came out. The pub burger was fantastic, but the sweet potato fries were the real surprise. They might be some of the best sweet potato fries I've ever had. Good food, great service, and a fun, busy atmosphere. We'd definitely come back!

This is a huge and full-featured park. Hiking, caving, over a large turf is lots of fun. This…read moresurrounds one of the world's largest cave systems. Most cave tours will involve steps and fairly steep climbing; know your limits. The tours vary and it's best to book them online if you can; they can sell out on the day of the tour. Shorter tours are cool, but longer tours are generally better. Remember there are no facilities underground. There are hundreds of miles of caves over a 50mi radius, but you'll only go on cave tours that are realistically accessible by ambulatory healthy people. There is a Visitor Center with adjacent lodge, Starbucks, and cafe. Prices are somewhat reasonable. Park staff are really helpful in our experience. We recommend going early. Their gift shop items are expensive; tourist gifts might be cheaper in other areas.

I wish I just day tripped it and did not spend money to stay the night. I was travelling solo and…read morethis was my last stop before heading back to Maryland. I was arriving from St. Louis. I booked one of the historic cottages to stay the night and planned on hanging out in the bar on site. When I first arrived my cottage wasn't ready to check in yet and I still had a couple hours until my tour. I went to the restaurant and sat at the bar. I was informed that they did not have a bartender but the servers were rotating serving the guests at the bar. I was promptly greeted by the waitress but ultimately moved to a table because the chairs are not tall enough for the height of the bar. It would have been extremely awkward and uncomfortable to eat up there. I had a salad and sweet potato fries and two IPA beers. Everything was delicious and the service was great. I went on the Historic Cave tour which was great. I wish I remembered the rangers name who gave the tour because he was amazing and hilarious! After the tour we (another solo traveler and I) planned to go to the bar and grab a drink before she hit the road for her next stop. Upon arrival to the restaurant, the bar was open but the host (who admitted he was new and did not know what he was doing) refused to let us sit there. He said there was no bartender. I told him earlier they allowed people to sit there and the servers helped. He said they only had 3 servers so he handed us a buzzer to wait for a table. The restaurant had half of its tables open. She decided she didn't want to wait so she left. I was then frustrated because I did not want to sit at a table alone again so I ordered food to go and ate in my cabin. There is no service in the cabins because you are in the middle of nowhere. As a solo female traveler I rely on meeting people at restaurants by sitting at the bar. This on site restaurant clearly was not staffed well enough to accommodate their guests in the middle of the summer when everyone is travelling. The other stores that served coffee and ice cream were closed by the time I finished my 3:30 tour. The prices in the gift shop were extremely high and I refused to pay for a magnet that was $12.00. I ended up going to bed super early and hit the road at 3 am because there was nothing else to do. For these reasons and more, I would have preferred to come for my tour and left to stay somewhere else.