We've been watching this place on Facebook and decided to give it a try today. We were so glad we…read moredid! Great atmosphere, great service, HUGE servings and awesome tastes! We had the country fried chicken with mashed potatoes and turnip geeens. The turnip greens were so good and my wife said the chicken was very good. I had the fried pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes and okra. All of it was delicious! For dessert we had blueberry lemon cake and coconut cake. Pictures do not to them justice. They were so huge the lid barely closed on the to go box. It was like 1/4 of a cake. We left there stuffed with four to go boxes for two people! Highly recommend!

The food is as fun to look at as it is tasty. Such a treat for the eyes. When entering the…read morerestaurant, your first glimpse is of the dessert case. Lots of huge pieces of cake. However, you might want the cake to go because the meals are very generous portions and very filling. Our waitress was attentive and helpful with the various menu items. They all sound great, so it was really hard to choose. There were 5 in our party, we were quickly seated on a brisk rainy Thursday for lunch. I hear they are usually very crowded. All were really pleased with our food. I thought the hush puppy and the white beans were too salty, but flavor on everything else was great. The coleslaw was fresh and tangy. Check out the pictures.

What an absolute delight!…read more We walked in on a Saturday night without reservations & were immediately sat. They were so cool about it. Before I talk about the food let me tell you about the ambiance. Classy, clean, cool - am I in NYC or Murray, KY?! And the music selection surprised me at every turn. Nick Drake? Yes, please! For starters, it was happy hour & wine was $7 a glass. The cab was delicious. A perfect selection, poured fresh table-side. The starter kale salad with fresh fennel bulb was a testament to the goodness of God's creation. I crave that salad daily. House-made pasta - need I say more? The chicken in my mushroom pasta dish was house-roasted, you could taste it! And the mushrooms were so fresh and fragrant- the way mushrooms should be eaten. The red/sauce sausage pasta my daughter got was just the right amount of spicy. The next day I mixed our two pasta leftovers together & that was a real treat! For dessert we had the flourless chocolate torte which was the perfect ending to the perfect meal. I'm already planning my next meal when I visit Murray next weekend! Oh, also! They used Oneida Michelangelo silverware - the fancy stuff my parents used at home growing up. So that was special

Excellent food and great service. We loved the Caesar Salad! Alfredo with fresh Turkey Tail and…read moreOyster mushrooms atop Chicken...Amazingly tasty.

Tonight was a catfish kind of night. Perfectly cooked catfish, huge baked sweet potatoes, and all…read morethe "fixins" (white beans, slaw, hush puppies). Forgot to get a picture before we ate, but did get the take home pic... which was enough food for another meal. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. A quiet peaceful atmosphere made for easy conversation.

Had lunch today, in Paris TN, with their food truck!!! So…read morevery AMAZING!! * HH (hungry hubby) had the 2 piece fish meal! It went so fast I couldn't get a picture (HH might have and I will add later). ** I had a Farmhouse BLT! Farmhouse had fried green tomatoes!! Never had a BLT like that... It was YUMMY! The green tomatoes were so good that I ordered more! Can't wait to visit the restaurant! Though we live on the east side of TN I'm sure we will make a special trip there! Looking forward to it!

Excellent service and food. Came for my birthday. First time visiting and will definitely be back…read moreand recommend.

This restaurant is a joy to visit. The staff, the valet, the bartender are all excellent. A truly…read morewonderful experience. They make celebrating a special occasion extra special. The food is so delicious. I absolutely love the warmth of the decor and seating. If you're looking for a special unique experience you really need to visit this restaurant.

5 of us went for lunch this week at the Willow Tree. The menu is so varied it was really tough to…read moremake a decision and stick with it. I had the Open Face Gyro Plate with chicken. It was a great choice. The chicken was tender and juicy, the yellow rice very good, and the fresh onions and tomato were great. The Tzatziki was perfect for drizzling over the plate. I also tasted of a friends Lemon Chicken and Rice soup. It was heavenly and now I'm on a mission to replicate it at home. Love eating here!

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.

A national treasure for decades. Now offering no smoking inside which keeps the dry cleaning bills…read moredown. Cheese balls are a must.

Delicious fried food and wonderful atmosphere. Good country food! Go for the bucket of beer and…read moreshare with new friends!

THE BEST!!!! Señor Guillermo is not only a master in his craft of food but also his drinks. Being…read morefrom Southern California, I'm very picky with Mexican food. Comida Mexicana. Not only does Carmelita's give the flavor but when asked they give the spice! In my 18 months of living here, Carmelita's is not only my go to but the place I tell everyone to go to. Thank you Guillermo for a wonderful time this afternoon but also being consistent in your quality and service. Lastly, if you like spice and tequila, do NOT hesitate on asking for his spicy margarita! Just beware, the big size is basically the size of a fishbowl, lol, and I absolutely love it!

I love this place. Guerrmo is awesome and he makes the best top shelf margaritas. I have never been…read moredisappointed with the food always fantastic.

While visiting some family at Kentucky Lake we went to The Pond for dinner. It is such a wonderful…read morelittle restaurant. As someone who grew up in a rural community outside a small town, I have a deep love and appreciation for restaurants like The Pond! The staff was amazing and friendly! We had 7 of us in our party. We were seated very quickly. We were tended to with care. When looking at the menu, I was surprised (in a very good way) at the prices. The amount of food you get for the price beats any place I've eaten in the city, for sure! I ordered the fried shrimp dinner which comes with the fried shrimp, a choice of a baked potato, fries? Or potato wedges. It also comes with slaw, white beans, and hush puppies. I chose to go with a loaded baked potato. The shrimp I got was AMAZING! It wasn't the dinky little shrimps you get at big chain restaurants. These were big plump shrimps. That loaded baked potato was also delicious! I'm pretty sure I inhaled it. I'm a sucker for a good slaw and I could have eaten a large bowl of it. I'm not one who particularly likes white beans or hush puppies, so I didn't try those. I got flu after the slaw, potato, and just half of my shrimp. I was a bit disappointed because I didn't get to try their desserts. I am looking forward to visiting The Pond again on my next visit!

Can you say Catfish? We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon with a small party of 30. We had called…read moreahead and they had a seating area all prepared for us. Our server was a Super Server drinks were out quickly and all Of our orders were taken, it wasn't 5 minutes before we had hush puppies, beans and coleslaw. Our meals followed shortly after that. I had the all you can eat catfish dinner and my daughter had the clam strip dinner. All if the food was well seasoned and was served piping hot and crispy. It was amazing that our group of 30 was served and finished within 45 minutes. Great service, great food, would highly recommend.

The Prime Rib is always good The service is good and friendly it is a place to go on special…read moreoccasions

Very good food! The service is wonderful. Ambience is changing for the better every time I come in.read more

Great little lake restaurant. My son and I stayed at the motel at Buchanan and ate there several…read moretimes. The breakfast and dinner entrees were both very good. Staff was very friendly and the prices are very reasonable.

Good food fast. Friendly folks. Great place to get a quick bite to eat before or after a day of…read morefishing on KYL.