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    Rudys on the Square

    4.3 (49 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Loaded hash browns with bacon
    Loretta D.

    We were looking for a place for breakfast in Murray, KY, and we didn't really want to go to Cracker Barrel. Passed by this diner on the town square and decided to give it try. Wow! I know why they've been in business since 1936! It was a small, rather crowded and busy space, but we found a space at the counter next to the pickup window. The food was being turned out quickly, and I took a peek in the kitchen, only to see 5 people working as a well oiled machine. We ordered our food, and a local sat down next to us. Apparently he knew everyone behind the counter. It was a very small town feel with a vintage diner vibe. Our meals came and I think that was the first Western omelette I ever had that had more fillings than eggs. Everything was delicious, particularly the coffee. If you're in Murray you should check it out!

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    Terrence E.

    Amazing breakfast with delicious, salty country ham. Staff is friendly and incredibly efficient. Friday catfish fish-fry is the deal of the century. Go with what all the locals apparently already know and head to Rudy's.

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    5 months ago

    We eat there at least twice a week , never had a bad meal yet . Always greeted with a hello and a smile .

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    11 months ago

    Great little meat and three place! Try the chocolate meringue pie! Home town service in a cute little square!

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    3 years ago

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    2 years ago

    A good, old-fashioned meat and three. Not fast food, but worth the wait. Friendly servers food is really good too.

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    3 years ago

    This place is delicious, affordable and has a lot of character. Been there twice and really enjoyed it. Highly recommend

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    2 years ago

    Awesome breakfast like Mom, grandmothers, and aunts used to cook. Highly recommend if you want to a good "home cooked" breakfast!

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    4 years ago

    Always good food and friendly staff Rudy's has good home cooking. Best fried fish in town.

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    3 years ago

    Great country cooking! Great weight staff. A Murray tradition. Recently been remodeled with new floors and seating.

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    6 years ago

    They are very customer friendly. Fast service and with covid issue they are doing a wonderful job.

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    3 years ago

    Absolutely the best food in town, always a great to my daughter and I. We love the staff and Pam's cooking!

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    7 years ago

    I've eaten here several times. It's a great family restaurant and the best for local dining.

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    The Keg Restaurant

    The Keg Restaurant

    4.1(158 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    I'm in town for work and stopped by at the suggestion of a friend…read more It was fairly crowded when I arrived. The bar too was empty, so I sat there. The bartender was friendly and talkative. I ordered the Fried Alligator Tail. It comes with their homemade Remoulade and a Honey BBQ. It was fried perfect. Crispy on outside with tender meat on the inside. The Remoulade was great. I didn't care for the Honey BBQ. They have several TV's and they put the UK basketball game on for me at the bar TV. They have a decent beer selection and a full bar.

    We come to Murray to visit my wife's family and decided to try The Keg. It seems like they've got…read moresome Louisiana influence, which caught my attention since I'm from there. I didn't try those dishes this time, but I probably will next visit. We started with the cheese coins. The pepper jack was a great choice and definitely worth it. My wife got the fried gulf shrimp. The shrimp had a great crunch and were done well. The onion rings and fries felt like an afterthought though--the onion rings were pretty soggy. I had the Mac Lovin burger. Overall, it was good. The BBQ sauce was a highlight, just wish there was more of it. The burger itself was under-seasoned. The sweet corn nuggets were excellent and my favorite part of the plate. Overall, we had a good experience and I'd give it another shot.

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    Fried Alligator Tail with homemade Remoulade and Honey BBQ

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    The Willow Bistro - Yummy appetizer.

    The Willow Bistro

    4.8(56 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    After competing in a track and field meet at Murray State, I went to Yelp to try to find the most…read moretasty, diverse, authentic, and satisfying food spot in town. The Willow Bistro immediately caught my eye, so I didn't think twice. The menu had American, Thai, Ethiopian, Mexican, and Mediterranean inspired dishes. There's something for everyone, and you truly can get a taste of the world here. I love an extensive and global menu. But beyond that, I love amazing food. The food at The Willow Bistro is amazing. Everything is made from scratch in the kitchen, which should come as no surprise once you dig in. Everything we had was homey, flavorful, and clearly made with love and intention. Pro tip: do not skip the fruit curry. What a smooth, unique, and flavorsome blend of sweet and savory. I loved everything that was on our table, but this dish was the most memorable. The service? Also phenomenal. Our server was so kind, patient, hospitable, knowledgeable, and empathetic. She was a gem. The setup is also charming, clean, cozy, and welcoming. Everything about The Willow Bistro deserves 5/5 stars. If I'm ever passing through Murray again, The Willow Bistro will be my first stop.

    The service was very good. The menus had a nice variety of different kinds of foods to choose from…read more We had the gyros open faced and the Thai rice bowl with citrus flavors in a creamy sauce. Spring rolls were crisp and flavorful

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    The Willow Bistro - Desert medley and strawberry shortcake

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    The Willow Bistro - A couple of my favorites.

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    A couple of my favorites.

    Brass Lantern

    Brass Lantern

    3.5(25 reviews)
    14.4 mi
    $$

    This is an amazing restaurant. My boyfriend and I were the only ones dining in the restaurant when…read morewe got there which made us a little nervous about it. We stuck it out and got great service, I can't remember our waitresses name but it was 7/5 at about 7:30. She was very nice and friendly. We ordered the mushroom burger and one of the pork dishes to pair with a bottle of wine. The food and wine were delicious! The burger and the pork came out cooked perfectly! The steak fries that came with the burger were different because they were literally a potato cut into four pieces, seasoned and cooked perfectly though! This was a very nice restaurant and it would be perfect for a date night as they do serve excellent food. The bill was about $52 but it was well worth the money. I'm sure that it is busier on the weekends but I hope it picks up at all times because it was amazing and deserves to do well. If we have time, we will definitely stop here again while on this trip!

    On Memorial Day Weekend we called for a reservation and the lady on the phone said that they may…read moreclose early due to business being slow, but if we were there before 8:PM they would happily serve us. Making it in the door just before 8:PM to be seated was most likely not a good idea, we took our chances and were seated in the main dinning room, a lovely place. We placed our appetizer order while looking over the menu. Due to the fact that my sweetheart has an allergy to Gluten and most of the appetizers were fried we chose the Seared Scallops, now as not to waste time and knowing they wanted to close early we made our dinner choices, the 14oz Sirloin cooked Medium and the Seared Ahi Tuna with the the marinade on the side as these marinade usually have soy sauce in them and most soy sauces have gluten. Now our appetizer came to the table Fried Scallops ? We looked at the plate and looked at each other, then we asked to see the menu again, we were sure that we ordered the Seared Scallops, the owner came over and asked if there was a problem and we asked about the Scallops and told her about my Sweetie's gluten allergy, she stated that you can have the scallops Seared or Fried, she never offered to take them back and prepare them seared as we were sure that we ordered or to prepare something else for us. Now comes the dinner, my Steak was cooked perfectly medium, but, the Ahi Tuna was over cooked. Needless to say my sweetheart did not have a good dinner or experience at the Brass Lantern however, we will give them another chance as we all know that anyone can have a bad day and it was not all bad, their place is a charming spot just off of the lake. I did read on their website that the owners moved to Kentucky to open this restaurant, the husband has many years of experience in restaurant management and the wife has a bookeeping background, this must have been the bookeeper we encountered as her hospitality and customer service was not her strong suit.

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    Petite Filet with sugar snap peas

    Creative Cookin

    Creative Cookin

    4.5(2 reviews)
    24.3 mi

    Always so amazing. I have tried almost all of their usual menu items. This months burger of the…read moremonth was outstanding. Me and my family love a food truck that offers different specialty menu items each month. Always a different variety of items to try. We can't wait for spring to see what new dessert items they will bring back for 2025. Come to Calvert City as much as possible, we love the Big Red Truck.

    The first time I had the food, it was nothing short of amazing. I was able to order in their online…read moremenu at my jobsite, and by the time I got there, it was ready to go. The next time, not so much. They changed the menu to their "winter" menu, siting food costs in the winter. They no longer had melted cheese or chili for fries. They also put shredded cheese on the burger. It just changes the taste and texture. I'll likely skip them until they update the menu on the spring. I think the inconsistency is unfortunate. I pay $15 for a burger, fries and a tip. I think that adding regular cheese and offering the traditional items all of the time would be more beneficial. Had I tried it the first time, with the winter menu, I wouldn't order again. Since they come to my job site once a week, looks like I will be bringing my lunch until they update the menu again. I would also recommend that with the keto option (no bun) they allow you to skip the fries or just have a small side salad or something. It would be nice for those of us who prefer to eat keto during the week.

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