Good Food. Good Service. Friendly staff. Prices are fair. Plenty of space, nice seating. Overall I…read moreapprove.

While on a recent business trip to rural Kentucky, we discovered Brickhouse and ended up eating…read morehere twice. On the first occasion, we were a group of 9 and we ordered appetizers (including the beer cheese with pretzel bots which was super tasty!!) salads and mains. Everyone really enjoyed their meals along with our amazing server. Food quality was very good, like elevated bar food/gastro pub cuisine, with nice touches, such as the goat cheese salad with fried rounds of creamy goat cheese on a generous bed of fresh greens, served with cranberries and slivered almonds and a creamy raspberry dressing. One thing I was a little disappointed with was the brusselsprouts salad. This was recommended by friends and touted as a 'house favorite'. But the brusselsprouts were not fresh, and were overcooked - likely they were canned or frozen then cooked with the bacon and blue cheese. The bacon and blue cheese helped the overall flavor, but as someone who LOVES both the flavor and texture of fresh brusselsprouts fried/ caramelized, I had expected something different. On the second occasion, we ordered lunch to go for 12 people, mostly salads plus desserts. We had been advised to order between 10 am and 11 am the day we wanted take out, which we did, but apparently, so did a bunch of other large groups....so our order which was to be picked up at 11:30 am wasn't ready til 12:40 pm. Even so, food did not disappoint, and everything was nicely seasoned, cooked well and fresh. A couple more things of note: -- Several people ordered the sweet potato fries at dinner and for lunch, and everyone raved at how special they were, especially with the sugary/buttery dipping sauce. I am a little sad I missed out on them! -- During dinner, we were too full for dessert but decided to get it with lunch; I had the chocolate lava cake which was totally decadent; others ordered the lemon berry cake and salted caramel cheesecake - everyone raved the desserts were fantastic! Overall, when dining in, the decor of this historic-house-turned-restaurant is eclectic and inviting. The bar atmosphere, friendly and well versed staff, and great menu beckon you back for future meals. Definitely a special spot in Prestonsburg! And don't forget to get dessert!

Billy Ray's Restaurant in Prestonsburg is the kind of place that instantly reminds you why local,…read morefamily-owned restaurants still matter. From the moment you walk through the doors on North Front Street, you're greeted with genuine Appalachian hospitality--warm, unpretentious, and welcoming in the best possible way. The food is classic comfort done right. Portions are generous, flavors are bold, and everything tastes like it was made with care rather than rushed out of a kitchen. The home-style cooking is the real star here--savory meats, perfectly cooked sides, and that unmistakable "down-home" flavor that keeps locals coming back and first-timers planning their return before they've even paid the bill. Nothing feels overworked or trendy--just honest, satisfying food that hits the spot every time. The wait staff and service at Billy Ray's is consistently friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The staff treats you like a regular, even if it's your first visit, and that personal touch elevates the entire dining experience. You never feel rushed, and questions about the menu are met with enthusiasm and helpful recommendations. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, making it ideal for families, friends, or a casual lunch stop while passing through town. It's clean, well-kept, and full of local character--exactly what you want in a small-town restaurant. If you're in Prestonsburg and want a meal that's filling, flavorful, and genuinely satisfying, Billy Ray's Restaurant is a must-visit. This is Eastern Kentucky dining at its finest--simple, hearty, and done with heart . Just a shame we couldn't fit in any of the delicious cakes! Next time! Thanks for a wonderful Diner experience.

I liked the location the atmosphere but the food not so much. I cut my burger and it had a big lump…read morein it. Pass on this place.

In town for the weekend. The hotel recommended Pig in a poke. Let me tell you how pleasantly…read moresurprised I was. Really nice inside area, very friendly young staff. And the food was great. I couldn't decide what I wanted so I did a 2 meat platter. But I'm pretty sure you would be happy with all their food. The menu had many options. I highly recommend.

The food was delicious- I had BBQ chicken and baked potato! We also had the loaded cheese fries and…read moremy family loved them. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful too! We will definitely be back

Great home cooked food ... one of my favorites. Their fish is the best!!! Breakfast is delicious…read more.. I haven't had anything I didn't love.

Stopped here for lunch a couple weeks ago. Nothing exciting but we received prompt service and…read moreokay food. Burger was very good, fish sandwich was adequate. Prices were value priced and appreciated during these trying times. Very convenient location. We would stop another time.

Ate there with family and got the steak and shrimp. It was a very good meal at a good price. My…read morenephew got the fish and he said it was very good. My son got the chicken Philly and said it was the best one he had eaten. Love the decor and the waitress did a good job.

The staff is friendly BUT if you are just passing through keep going. The ribs not good at all…read more So disappointing!

Large chocolate milkshake very good service was slow other than that it was worth waiting for, I…read morehave noticed that they cut back on the amount of chocolate put in the chocolate milkshakes. It's hard to tell if they're vanilla or chocolate. But either way vanilla or chocolate is good

McDonald's used to be a place that you could take your kids to eat now you got rude workers and…read moreyour order is never right.

While Wilma's got some poor reviews and that's usually enough to deter me, it's in the "Eating Your…read moreWay Across Kentucky" book so I had to check it out anyway. We visited the day before Thanksgiving and Wilma was busy filling pie orders. For $8-$9, you can get a whole home-made pie! You do have to give Wilma 24-hours notice to get one of her pies, but you can't make a pie that cheap!! We stopped in for breakfast and were the only people in the dining room. The restaurant is basically in a house so the "dining room" is a few tables spread around. Ours was right next to the kitchen and it's a regular home kitchen not a restaurant grade outfit. Most of the food is prepared in the basement and sent upstairs via a dumbwaiter. We got the Pork Tenderloin Breakfast Platter. Be sure to ask for the homemade strawberry freezer jam for your biscuit. It was a ton of food and was only $5.75! Wilma's isn't super fancy and but the food is reasonable priced and the place definitely has character so it's worth a stop.

I am going to make a bold statement here and I will stand by it - we had THE BEST BACON EVER at…read moreWilma's. We were passing through Paintsville - touring around Eastern KY soaking up local flare and flavor, avoiding chain restaurants for sure - when we cam to Wilma's for breakfast. It is small, small crowded, dated and perfect. We asked for menus instantly outing ourselves as strangers. Our waitress, Haley Jo, was the sweetest thing ever. We also outed ourselves as cityfolk when my dad asked for hot tea instead of coffee. Haley Jo offered to heat up some sweet tea they had made, she admitted she had never made hot tea before. We loved her. Anyway, on to the bacon. BEST EVER. done. The whole bill for four people full breakfasts and beverages (my dad had a rib eye & eggs meal!) was exactly $20. Wilma has been cooking for 50 years, and she is a pro. Loved it! After our breakfast we checked a couple antique shops in town, you won't meet nicer people. A note of caution, Wilma's is not the cleanest or most well organized place I have ever eaten, but be nice - remember where you are and what you came for. Cut Wilma some slack - she has been doing this for 50 years!

I ordered a spicy chicken sandwich and it was so DELICIOUS!! 10 outta 10 recommend. I enjoyed every…read morebite of the sandwich!!!

Man at the window was rude, immediately told us they were CLOSING and nothing else in a very curt…read moremanner. Arrived at 8:57, and they refused to take our order. Do they close at 9 or is that just a suggestion? Won't be coming back to this location.

Always great food and service! We go here when we can't decide what to eat! They offer American and…read moreMexican so something for everyone!

We went there for the first time on a whim. We weren't very hungry so we just shared some different…read moreappetizers. Everything we had was wonderful, especially the "Rattlers." Also, I believe the best salsa I have ever had. We will be back!

First time to ever not order a steak here. Won't make that mistake again! My barbecue chicken…read moresandwich had no taste and offered a squishy texture as the chicken was served too wet and all of it was placed in a "to go " box, which steamed everything. The French fries were steamed and soft--horrible texture. My rolls were doughy. I had to ask for ketchup. I'll take this stuff home and finish preparing it myself.

The wait time is really really long to get called to get a seat. I don't recommend this place,…read moreespecially if you have young kids or elderly that can't wait that long.