We visited Paducah for the Quilt Show, and my wife, a quilter, expressed a desire for barbecue…read more Following a recommendation from a local merchant, we went to Starnes BBQ. The restaurant was quite busy. We secured a table and ordered two sandwiches, an order of coleslaw, and shared an iced tea. My wife is particular about sauces; we both tasted a small amount, and found the sauce to be excessively hot, with the consistency of watered-down hot sauce and lacking in traditional barbecue flavor. While the locals seemed to enjoy it, we did not find it to our liking. Having sampled barbecue in various regions, from California to the Carolinas, we found this to be the worst sauce we've encountered. We did not use the sauce on our sandwiches. The meat was adequately cooked but lacked flavor. The coleslaw was very good, as was the iced tea. The service was excellent. The restaurant is quite small, as evidenced by the previous photos. If you are seeking authentic Southern barbecue, Starnes BBQ falls short of expectations.

Strand is a 75 year family owned real BARBECUE restaurant in Paducah. Lots of carry out and counter…read moreseating with on table for 4. We live in Dallas and whenever we go back home to NKY/Greater Cincy we almost always drive thru Paducah for a BBQ sandwich

Food: delicious, every item, every sauce Service: super…read morefriendly Ambiance: it was pretty chilly, bring a sweater if you need to

Wow, what a difference a few days makes. I decided to give Bandanas another try but this time I…read moreordered online and got the ribs instead of the brisket & burnt ends. The ordering process was simple, the girls behind the counter were on it as I was greeted immediately and my order was ready when I got there. She made sure I had utensils, sauce and some wet naps. To be honest I didn't really even have to have the sauce for the ribs because they were so good they didn't need sauce. I used the sauce to dip my bread. The up charge on the Mac & Cheese is worth it and the fries were still good by the time I got them home.

Great Grub and service, this is where the locals eat. We're…read morehaving a full country breakfast this morning. Just like granny used to make. If you're ever in the neighborhood, we suggest you try TLC BBQ.

Great breakfast place! Breakfast buffet on weekends I think! Lunch buffet was just put out when I…read morewas there and looked really good!

Person on the register was friendly. I ordered 2 lbs. of ham. What I received was 2 lbs. of mostly…read morefat and ends. The bill was $35.95 w/tax. Needless to say we will not eat here again. We have always been big Starnes barbecue fans but they are closed on Mondays. Next time we will wait to eat barbecue. Backwoods...Never again!!

Best barbecue I've had in my life! The service was amazing. I really liked the decor.read more

Delicious dinner in Paducah! Everything was excellent from start to finish. We began with wine and…read morea beer, then shared the smoked fish dip and smoked Caesar salad. For our entrée, we shared the pork shoulder, and it was absolutely delicious. The fennel aioli was such a great touch, and the combination of pork, peas, and greens made for the perfect Southern bite. We enjoyed it so much I wish we could go back tonight! We took a slice of lemon chess pie to go, and it was every bit as delicious as the rest of the meal. Kyle was our server and was fantastic--very knowledgeable and helpful with our selections. The restaurant was busy with a fun, lively atmosphere, but not so loud that we couldn't easily talk and enjoy our dinner. Definitely one of our favorite meals in Paducah!

Freight House in Paducah is worth the drive from Nashville (and if you are a fan of quilting, this…read morecity is for you). We showed up right at opening, five o'clock, and there was already a long line of people waiting to get in. Make a reservation. I'm glad we did. We had a party of four and was seated at a low top that had a view of the kitchen. Lively open space with an open kitchen you can see both the cook line and the prep area. The cornbread was the unexpected standout of the entire meal. Mildly sweet, savory, light and fluffy all the way through. I was not expecting a side dish to steal the show, but it did. We also ordered the double stuffed burrata, and the bread it came with deserves its own mention. Crisp, lightly toasted, with just a touch of char. It paired beautifully with the creamy burrata and the accompaniments on the plate. For my entree I went with the grilled Caesar salad and added shrimp. It ended up being the perfect call. The portion was generous, the shrimp addition made it feel like a real meal. The romaine had this excellent crisp char on it that added so much. The dressing was heavenly. One of the best Caesar dressings I have had in a while. My favorite parts of the night had nothing to do with what was on my plate. We got to watch chef Sara Bradley working the kitchen with her team during service, and it was clear why this place has the reputation it does. I'd love to come back and try the prix fixe tasting menu next time. Overall this was a great experience from start to finish. And a must stop or destination when driving through KY.

I think Eugene: Owner of Happy's Chili parlor, is a…read more Smart businessman, the food and Service is impeccable

Absolutely delicious food! The husband and I ordered brisket, potato salad and greens. Mr. Eugene…read moreeven gave us Italian cream cake on the house. Good food and a generous owner!!

Family owned and operated for more than 50 yrs (?). BEST chili dog in Paducah. I need to go more…read moreoften and have never had anything bad here. Great service-dine in or they will bring to your car. Support locally owned!!! Cash only ;)

I worked here when I was a teenager, 35 years ago or so. Since then I've moved away and traveled…read morethe world and it is still one of the first places I go when I get back here. The service is quick and friendly. The most refreshing thing is the menu and food are still exactly as I remember it from back then except the prices have been adjusted for inflation. I will continue to visit this place until I die or they close whichever comes first. Tip those kids well, they work their ass off.

Food used to be great no matter what you ordered but since Max retired it's gone steadily down…read morehill! Rarely stop any more!

Sweet little local place, great service & a unique menu. The order was perfectly made! If you…read morehaven't been, please step back in time and check this little gem out.

Coming from California passing through this was recommended to me by a local…read more This breakfast sandwich was by far one of the best sandwiches I've had in a very long time Delicious not greasy I was beyond full I would definitely call this a hole in the wall But one of the best ones I've been to in quite a while Fabulous service I couldn't have asked for more

Stopped off here after a visit to the Superman museum (naturally). Had the smoked ham sandwich and…read moreit was awesome! Onion rings were pretty tasty as well. Highly recommend this place -- if you like bar-b-q. If you don't like bar-b-q... bummer.

Local, good tasting food, and a friendly staff - what's not to like. I've been twice, both with my…read moredude. Burger w fries the first time and the chicken blt w fries the second. Both times the food came out reasonably quickly and tasted good. Fries were hot both times. The place is clean. The bathroom was clean, but older and in a strange location. The staff were all super friendly and best of all the gal that rang me up clicked past the tip screen, I'm just not a fan of tipping at fast food places and just hate that screen. I did leave cash in the tip jar anyways as the folks were great. We will definitely be back when we are in Paducah again.

Looking for a great hometown burger and I found it!…read more The burger had everything you would want - hot off the grill fresh onions, lettuce, mustard, ketchup and it was huge! Crispy tots as well! What a great hometown spot!