Wonderful dining in Bowling Green, KY. I just wish there was a location closer to where I live rather than only places I have to travel to visit family. Wait staff was good. Always been a great atmosphere to fine since the early 1980s. read more

always delighted at the consistently good high quality food. it's one of our all time favorite places to go. the signature fried mushroom appetizer with horseradish dip is wonderful. all of the burgers are great as are the sandwiches. wonderful fries. always pleased read more

Very good food on the high side but good! Most of the time service is very good and very kind and friendly and check on you several times read more

Need to add a delivery option for the ones that can't get out. I love the potato soup and would order a lot if you offered a way to get it delivered read more

Hot chicken fingers. That would be the entire review if there wasn't a character limit. Since there is, I'll just take this time to tell you how much it means to me that you're reading this, and that I love you and I hope you do too. read more

And then when you go if you want to go somewhere where the food is excellent the ambiance is exquisite and the service is great top-notch go to Raffertys right here in bowling Green Kentucky read more

The serve at Rafferty's was awesome do you ever get a chance to come to bowling Green you got to check out rafter excellent service excellent food Ben was my server read more

I love Rafferty's! Everything from the cozy environment, to the attentive servers, to the delicious array of food gets a 5 stars from me. If you go, you have to try their honey butter croissants! read more

Very good wait staff, a good selection of beers and the food is good too. English themed of course...

First time at this location and everything was excellent! The service from the host,waiter, and management was supremely inviting. The food was hot, fresh, and plentiful. The ambiance was welcoming, and the restroom was clean. I will definitely return to this Raffertys....great job folks... read more

Service was amazing! But food was horrible. ordered a ribeye and it had no flavor. Was order medium and the fat on the stake did not carmalize to add any flavor as it normally does. It tasted like I was eating a bland piece of raw meat With no spices added. Their salad dressing did not taste like Ranch just a creamy milk base and the lettuce had large end of the base in it not the fresh green part of the iceberg lettuce. The food quality of this restaurant has diminished greatly. The food is no longer worth their menu prices. It's truly disappointing to see a restaurant loose it's culinary skills. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone to spend their hard earned money until they correct their shortcomings. I hope they truly do because this once was a great place to eat! read more

We were passing through the area and decided to try this place. It was very busy and we decided to wait for a table which wasn't as long as we expected (worth the wait). Service was good and our server was very friendly and attentive. We had the Club Sandwich, Nacho Supreme, Pork Chops, and Filet. Everything was good and the portions were large. The salad that came with the entrees had a lot of fixings on them and came with a croissant which could have been a meal in itself. I understand why this place is so busy since it's good. If I'm back in the area, I would definitely go to this place again. read more

We have been here once before and it was a great experience--this evening not so much. "Sarah" was very loud, obnoxious, and inappropriate. She was disrespectful to me when discussing drink orders, and then was very inappropriate when talking to my husband. The Cajun Alfredo was also not edible. We likely will not be back. I appreciate the manager over hearing my concerns in the restroom and taking the time to address my concerns-but "Sarah" should not be employed at any public place. She should think about who signs the check before acting so inappropriate! I have never had such disrespect in a restaurant! read more

We stopped in for some lunch after googling "cool places to eat in Bowling Green." We started with the cheesy fries appetizer (sorry for the photo where we'd already devoured most of it) and it was absolutely delicious. It's definitely enough for an entree, or as an appetizer for four. The drinks were delicious and, since we always sit at the bar instead of a booth, the atmosphere was perfect. read more

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Nice clean restaurant, sort of a sports bar feel. Tori, our server/bartender was amazing! Super friendly, made some great suggestions. We went with prime rib which was delicious! read more

if I could give you a zero I WOULD!!!!!! Fuck you . I've been loyal here and in Knox!!!!!! You cannot get a steak right which I've overlooked 10x plus, but your MANAGER , JOHN did not care at all!! And I don't typically even complain but he came over and asked!! His response was PITIFUL . After all these years of being loyal, BYE!!!!!!!!! From me in bowling green and my family in Knoxville!!!! read more

Just stopped in for dinner, the parking lot was packed so we were afraid we'd have to wait. Well, not so, we were seated immediately, and five minutes later we have our food. Not that our order required any cooking, per se, my husband got the sunshine chicken salad, which comes with fresh fruit, and I got the chicken salad and potato soup. But still, it's absolutely ridiculous (as always, I might add). Our server, Jayden, was wonderful, he stopped by to check on us often. I can't say enough good things about this place. My apologies for the photo, I was starving so excuse the half-eaten croissant and soup. read more

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Sat at the bar. Not busy on a Wednesday afternoon. Pork Chops were very good. Would come back again.

As always the atmosphere (ambiance) was perfect. The service was excellent and the wood fired meal was moist and tasty. Rafferty's is one of the few restaurants who can prepare a steak/pork chop and serve it moist and hot. read more

We stopped by for lunch after a doctor's appointment. Never been here before so they recommended their Fish & Chips since it was the Friday special and the Prime Rib Sandwich. The menu says after 4pm but this Rafferty's has it available all day. Their fries are delicious and perfectly seasoned! Hubby had the Prime Rib Sandwich and I had their Homemade Chicken Salad Croissant. Both were great! The croissants were a bit flaky but nice and fresh and tasty. Our server Kole was the best! We will be back! read more

Foods were very good but unreasonably priced in comparison to other restaurants. This is the reason for 3 stars given. For the prices listed the meals needs improvement by provided something to go with the meals ordered, Not priced separately The meals do not come with rolls or salad, etc. The server was good, friendly and polite. read more

The wait staff and management were very attentive. The food was very good with nice size portions.

Best food in Bowling Green! Never disappointed! The curbside service is top notch and the attendant is always accommodating to the customer needs. Price is reasonable for the amount of your portion. read more

My daughter attends WKU and we were looking for a place to grad a late dinner. Rafferty's closes at midnight, but looked as if it was getting ready to close. Our waitress was great. She was friendly and very helpful. I ordered the nacho supreme. It was great. My son ordered bbq chicken. I did not like it. He was not sure if it was the chicken or the bbq sauce that didn't taste well. The waitress was very nice and made suggestions on other items. The best part of the was their honey butter crescent rolls. Overall, the restaurant was nice, but it did have an odor when we walked in. read more

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This restaurant appears to stay busy but we sat in the bar area reducing our wait time. Waits suck but it screams "this is the place to eat!" Our server was great! Friendly and accurate with our order. The food was perfect. read more

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The original. Always lots of energy and great food. Excellent wait staff and a nice ambiance. Can be a bit costly but the quality is always worth it. Favorites are prime rib and the All-American hamburger... both go well with a giant-sized, loaded baked potato. The salads are a good option too. read more

Excellent service by Nadia. Good food. Good sense of humor. The King Family P.S. We believe in dinosaurs read more

I have worked in the food industry, and I never complain about the service unless is absolutely necessary. I placed an online order for a grilled chicken breast, a single chicken breast to top my salad from home. I was asked on the phone what side I wanted. Granted, I could have questions why a side was being added, but once asked soup sounded like a cheap side item to add. I was charged $21 for single chicken breast and small cup of soup. When I called to confirm this price was correct, I was greeted by a rude and patronizing manager who informed me that he wasn't sure what the issue was because the items on my receipt were charged correctly. He believed that $21 is appropriate for a grilled breast and 8oz cup of soup. It is important to note that when I ordered, the server did not inform me that I would be charged for an entire meal, with an added charge for a soup that I didn't mention until prompted to! They never told me the price of my ticket until I saw the receipt at pick up, which prompted me to speak to a manager. I understand prices are prices. They are not set by the manager. However, I do not understand how a manager who intends to be successful and good at their job is rude to a loyal customer who eats there on a weekly basis. This post is not asking for them to change their prices. This post is to 1. Encourage better phone etiquette of their servers 2. Speak with compassion when dealing with a customer who is only confused 3. Spread awareness for anyone who is looking for a single grilled chicken breast, to simply go to chic fil a. read more

Pros: Friendly staff. Nice sized portions. Esp the cut of the prime rib. Amble parking. Nice ambiance - esp. outside patio and inside fireside. Crisp cold salad - well dressed. Well baked on the potato. Cons: Blandly seasoned prime rib. Had to beg two times for salt and pepper and was still not provided enough. Tried way to hard a sell on the sweet potato pie. Had to wait to pay the bill longer than the wait for our food. Prime rib was not served hot. It was tepid at best. This was our second time here. Sadly, equally unimpressive. If we come back it will be to try the bar menu and cocktails for happy hour only. read more

Cozy, with good service. My wife and I were just passing through Bowling Green on our way home from Florida so we just were spending the night and grabbing a few drinks. We sat at the bar and had an appetizer and enjoyed the atmosphere. The gentleman next to me had ordered the prime rib and it looked pretty darn good. We had already eaten so we weren't looking for that much food. Prices were reasonable. read more

The best bar b que grilled chicken sandwich in town. No one else comes close. It is a very popular restaurant. The surroundings are nice but the open floor plan makes it one of the noisiest restaurants in town. read more

Great food and super great potato soup one of the best restaurant in Bowling Green. customer service is very good. read more

On a business trip and wanted a nice place to take some of the people I work with out to a nice dinner while at a conference here in Bowling Green. Rafferty's was suggested and off we went. Nice environment, the typical warm and cozy steak and chop house. Only negative of the night was the front door greeting, rather bland with no smile. She then proceeded to sit us right next to a table of ladies when there was plenty of room for separation for both groups. The menu had a great selection without overwhelming you; two of us had pork chops and they other a sirloin. There was a fresh fish of the day, chicken and other choices for almost every taste; the ribs next door looked great. (I guess there is an advantage of sitting close). Salad and a side came with all entrees and a great honey butter roll with the salad, glad there was only one. Chops were very good, moist, seasoned and grilled to perfection. Fresh salad had lots of extras standard like bacon, cheese and more; could have been a meal in it's own. My garlic mash potatoes were average and the fries looked common and were not a hit. Our steak guy had a baked sweet potato with house cinnamon butter that was devoured, made my mouth water from across the table. Server was very attentive and everyone helped each other, outside of the hostess the level of service is above average for this type of place. I enjoyed Rafferty's and will return the next time I am in town to try those ribs... read more

This place is a pleasure to go. The ambience of the interior, with dark wood is lovely, but the place can become over lively and crowded. Certainly so, as the food and settings, are especially good. This year, as last year, our meal was memorable. Although, I did not care for this year's, rough and gruff waiter, who kept colliding with my chair. His brutish manner, was offset by a very sweet server. That lovely lady's, Sweetness, would Always be remembered... Just as this place, would be remembered, for near perfect dining, when in Bowling Green...So yes, we would return..Hence, the reason for four stars ! read more

Came here May 14th, 2022 with a friend while visiting the area and had Tessa as a server. Regarding the food, it was DELICIOUS, All of it! My friend got a prime rib dinner (ordered the open face sandwich, but this mistake was fine). I ordered a bbq bacon chicken sandwich. The salad was the best part of the meal though; best salad I've probably ever had hands down. The hot bacon dressing was amazing and I got honey mustard as well. Super good. Our server was Tessa and she was such a sweet southern bell. We asked questions about the area and she took the time to politely respond and give advice, even though she might've been a little busy. If so, oops sorry! Lol but it was much appreciated. Food came SUPERRRRR quickly, yet was still hot and delicious. No complaints; Tessa was quick to deliver and bring back things we needed. Will definitely come back and ask for her when I (hopefully) move to the area this summer! read more

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Raffertys is a pretty good chain restaurant but I did find the inside of this one to be darker than I was used to. It could use some windows and lights for sure. The food was good and the waiters were nice. My sweet potato was a bit burned and over cooked. read more

I went to Rafferty's for dinner to celebrate an occasion. I ordered the ribeye, medium. When my salad came out it had no dressing. By the time a server or food runner came by, it was to bring out the steak so I just had them take the salad away. I cut into the steak and immediately see the center of it is grayish pink. Not red. A good runner brought me a refill and I told her it was over cooked and that I ordered it medium. She admitted it was definitely over cooked and sent it back to the kitchen. About 12 minutes later the server brought out another steak. She tells me that she had them cook it medium rare because the kitchen said the last one was medium and had a red center. I cut into it and it's nearly rare. I told her just take it off our bill because I wasn't paying for something if it can't be cooked correctly. The server said she'd have a manager come out and talk to us. After 10 minutes the server brought the check. She removed the ribeye but no manager ever came out. Instead of a $26 ribeye I settled for a $17 Five Guys burger and fries. read more

Stopped here for lunch on our way thru town. The ambiance was relaxing and quiet. We waited about 10 minutes to get seated. The waitress took our order and then asked if we wanted bread while we waited, to which we replied "is it complimentary?" And she said "no." Well, ok, why offer if we want something if it's not complimentary or even care to mention it? The food was just ok. We had the nachos, cheeseburger and chicken fingers. It wasn't anything special. Probably won't go back. read more

Horrible for large groups front staff rude waited an hour to be called in that our table ready to be told oh wait never mind you need to wait twice very unorganized read more

We eat here once a year when we are traveling. They never disappoint. Excellent food and excellent service. Last night, Tori went above and beyond with her service and with a big smile. read more

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