We left Buffalo Trace distillery looking for a delicious burger. Benson's was perfect. They made…read moremine with Swiss, onions and bacon. Glorious! The other one had jalapeño, onion and mushrooms. Not a bite left. Nice and warm sitting by the river. Great service. Super nice people

Stopped in for casual dinner on a Friday night. Plenty of seating with patio tables and umbrellas…read moreas well as awning covering. Everyone raves about their burgers but we tried the fish sandwich and chicken sandwich as recommended by our server. Vast beer selection. Our server was top notch. Everything was reasonably priced. Bathroom was very clean for a restroom at a marina. Check their Facebook page for music events.

Big shout out to The Brown Barrel! Great food and ambience, this was the perfect location for a…read morerecent Bridal Shower. The Brown Barrel was super accommodating; letting us set up early with decorations. The staff was very attentive. Our server MJ was exceptional and took care of our every need. I highly recommend the Brown Barrel in all regards.

service and food was amazing. MJ our server was the best. he knew we were in a hurry and took our…read moreorder ASAP! great service!!!!! Highly recommend!

Food was absolutely amazing, the house burger was full of flavor and cooked to perfection! Our…read moreserver Dynasty was extremely helpful, pleasant, and professional! I will definitely stop in here the next time we pass through! Hats off to the chef Maurice and staff! Thank you all for such a great experience!

First time there and made us feel like we were regulars. Dynasty was super friendly and had the…read morebest energy and gave the best vibe. Chefs kiss to Maurice in the kitchen...the best food we have had and just how we ordered it!!!

Definitely a locals hangout in a good way Excellent home…read morecooked food Friendly staff and and friendly patrons

We went to The Cliffside Diner because it's billed as The Best Cheeseburger in Frankfort, the diner…read morehas been there since the 40's so it's a local landmark. My wife and I were pretty excited about a new experience and a fun lunch. The place was disappointing to say the least. The servers weren't really friendly or outgoing. The value was severely lacking- a reported 5 ounce burger (looked small) and literally about 10 crinkle cut fries, a 12 ounce drink served in styrofoam and a vanilla malt to go costs us about $50. I tried to say thank you to the server on my way out but she was busy having a loud conversation with another employee and didn't notice me. There is outdoor seating on picnic tables. The menu has a variety of sandwiches like cod fish and a fried bologna plate. But most of the menu was different burgers with cute names. The web said they served breakfast all day, there was no breakfast menu on the table and we didn't ask. All in all I'm glad I went to satisfy my curiosity but I would not seriously recommend this place to people visiting Frankfort. You would get a better deal and probably service at Hardee's.

Great food and great beer! Awesome location overlooking the river. Great outdoor and indoor seating…read moreoptions.

We started with a beer for me and dirt martini for the wife. I really just wanted a bud light…read moredraft, but it all craft beers done in house. I'm sure that's a feature and not a flaw of beer lovers. I got what they recommended and found it to be fine. The martini was not dirty enough for my wife, but I guess that is a subjective thing. For the meal I went with the NY Strip for $26 and she got shrimp and grits for $20. I found the steak to be over cooked and under seasoned. My wife, however, LOVED the ship and grits. She orders this dish a lot at different places and thought this was one of the best she has had. The service was good. The food arrived super quickly. The vibe is casual all the way. If you are a craft beer lover this place should be on your short list. Everyone else is a maybe. I was going to give 3 stars but my loved her dish so much I gave them a 4 star rating.

We got the Friday fish fry. It was great some of the best I have ever had. We will definitely be…read moreback and I will tell others.

Excellent pork belly Excellent brisket…read more Excellent cole slaw Excellent corn Excellent desert Fast Came from California just for this food

What a great find after a long day on the Bourbon Trail (I mean someone has to do it)…read more We had a great server who enthusiastically gave a tour of their menu. I had the meatloaf and it was awesome. My lady had the shrimp and grits. We sat on the porch. It's just down the road from Woodford Distillery.

This little spot came highly recommended, so I made it a priority to check it out tonight. Even…read morethough it wasn't busy tonight, I could imagine it being a hot spot during peak bourbon touring season. My recommendation, make reservations. Since this was my first time here, I sat at the bar and asked the severer to recommend what I should try first. She ranted about the pickle brine chicken sandwich that's drizzled with hot honey. It has a side of veggies and coleslaw. I am so glad I took her recommendation because this was delicious. I also tried the chocolate bread pudding but to be honest this wasn't good at all. It tasted more bitter than sweet. I didn't even finish it. I'd pass on it. This was my big disappointment for the night. However, I didn't let the bad bread pudding ruin the night, because everything else was so good. I think this is a perfect spot to grab a bite while enjoying a bourbon trail tour.

It had been decades since I ate here (for no particular reason other than working out of town for…read morewell over a decade), but after reading the menu online, Hubby and I decided to check it out together. The dining room is set up to accommodate parties of two or four, all the way to large groups, with places for individuals at the bar. Table service is provided and our server was friendly. Hubby chose the Hot Brown with a side salad and I went for the liver and onions with mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, and gravy on the side for the livers. Hubby tries the Hot Brown at a lot of restaurants and said it was good. The liver was tender and tasty with the onions and gravy on the side, and the mashed potatoes and green beans were a good accompaniment. The portions were satisfying and neither of us had room for dessert. We were pleased with the experience, and with more items on the menu to try, we will be back.

Amazing food for an amazing price. Buddy the bartender was extremely nice! Would recommend 10/10…read moreif you're passing through!

Limewater is a family-owned and -operated bistro and bar in Frankfort, Kentucky. We went here for…read morelunch while on a bourbon tour and the food, ambiance, and service were all exceptional. The name 'Limewater' is an ode to the Kentucky River as well as the limestone-rich soil that makes the Bluegrass Region so green. Limewater is located in the historic Glen Willis house, which sits on the banks of the Kentucky River. The brick home was built in 1815 and the building itself is stunningly beautiful. Coming from California, where you often don't see brick buildings or really anything that it preserved to last, it was a stunning sight to see! This restaurant is also in an amazing location if you are doing a bourbon tour in the area as it is extremely close to both Buffalo Trace Distillery and J Mattingly Distillery. We ate here for lunch, although this would be an amazing place for dinner as well. We love how this place was designed and decorated, which created such a beautiful setting to have lunch in. The restaurant is owned and operated by husband and wife team, chef Axl and Isabelle Wheeler. I love that this is a locally owned restaurant and not a chain restaurant because I think that is one of the many things that makes this place so special! Everything our group had, they loved. I had the Caprese Panini with mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic reduction, housemade ciabatta. It was absolutely delicious and the food was so fresh and flavorful. Two of the group had the 1815 {their version of an old fashioned} with brown butter-washed four roses bourbon, marmalade simple, angostura bitters, cherry and shared that it was delicious! If you are in the Frankfort area, this is definitely a place that you have to check out! Highly recommend and look forward to coming back next time I am in the area!

What a great find! Stopped for lunch after tasting at Buffalo Trace (almost next door) and sat on…read morethe back porch with our dog overlooking the river. Service and food were awesome, had the pork schnitzel with spaetzle and red cabbage, delicious! Wife had a Mediterranean platter with roasted red pepper, fresh pita, Greek salad and some of the best falafels ever. Highly recommend for more interesting dishes, great service and views.

You want a Great Steak, Cattlemen Steakhouse is the Real Deal!…read moreI sat at the bar because the place was packed and I'll tell you, Ms Regan, the bartender extraordinaire is also an excellent waitress, she kept my beverage full and served me one of the finest filet mignon I've ever eaten, cooked medium and to perfection. Thank You Regan and thank you Cattlemen Steakhouse for excellent service and an unforgettable meal. I'll be back!

Wait time: no wait on a Friday at lunchtime Atmosphere:…read morecountry music playing, western theme Service: server was friendly and attentive Food: I ordered the salad bar which is always fresh. I also ordered a grilled chicken topper but I was finished with my salad before it came out Price: $$ Cleanliness: 8/10