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Billy's Hickory-Pit Bar-B-Q [CLOSED] ($$)
(105 ratings)

101 Cochran Rd Map It!
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 269-9593
  • Sampler Platter
    pork, beef, spare ribs & chicken
3.5 out of 5
105 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 1978; voted best BBQ in Lexington (ACE Weekly); funky, fun atmosphere
Bon-Ton Mini Mart [CLOSED] ($)
(12 ratings)

2036 Madison St Map It!
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 826-6643
  • Fried Chicken
    marinated overnight, dredged & deep-fried; spicy, salty & crunchy
5.0 out of 5
12 ratings
[CLOSED]
Cake Flour [CLOSED]See Cake Flour Video ($$)
(32 ratings)

2420 Lime Kiln Ln Map It!
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-0130
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Cake Walk"
  • Flourless Chocolate Cake
3.5 out of 5
32 ratings
[CLOSED]; moved from original airing location (909 E Market St, # 100)
Claudia Sanders Dinner House ($$)
(300 ratings)

3202 Shelbyville Rd Map It!
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5600
claudiasanders.com
  • Fried Chicken
    chicken is deep-fried in pressure fryer...which makes it juicier; looks good
3.5 out of 5
300 ratings
opened in 1968; stately colonial mansion where Claudia Sanders (Kentucky Fried Chicken Colonel Sanders' wife) started serving the original KFC chicken formula after Colonel Sanders sold his Kentucky Fried Chicken chain
Comfy Cow ($$)
(161 ratings)

1301 Herr Ln Map It!
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-4979
thecomfycow.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Louisville"
  • Comfy Cow Challenge
    challenge: 15 scoops of ice cream smoothered in whipped cream & piled w/ fruit & nut toppings (total of 7-lbs) in 1 hr; Joe Nikolai aka "Burrito Joe" (local native) lost
4.5 out of 5
161 ratings
opened in 2009; "fun, family friendly and funky" that includes a soda fountain, milk-bottle lampshades & the Comfy Cow mascot
County Club ($$)
(260 ratings)

555 Jefferson St Map It!
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 367-0263
countyclubrestaurant.com
  • Panna Cotta
    signature dessert; lemon butter flavored, topped w/ graham cracker crumble w/ side of blueberry compote
  • Pork Belly Watermelon
  • Smoked Fried Flank Sandwich
    smoked, dredged, deep-fried, topped w/ sauteed kale & gravy on a biscuit bun
4.0 out of 5
260 ratings
expanding the American tradition of smoking meats using hardwoods & low temperatures
Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge ($$)
(459 ratings)

1210 Manchester St Map It!
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 288-2176
crankandboom.com
  • Bourbon Ball Sundae
    bourbon & honey ice cream w/ chocolate fudge sauce & candied pecans
4.5 out of 5
459 ratings
started as a food cart in 2013; locally sourced, natural ice creams w/ eclectic ingredients & house made toppings; features craft beer & cocktails
Double Dogs ($$)
(257 ratings)

1780 Scottsville Rd Map It!
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 843-9357
www.doubledogs.biz
  • Bo's Dog Bowl Nachos
    nachos served in a dog bowl; white corn tortilla chips, homemade chili, Italian sausage, refried beans, Monterey Jack cheese, homemade Pepper Jack cheese sauce, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos & lime sour cream; looks good
4.0 out of 5
257 ratings
#65 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); dog-theme & dog-friendly
Dudley's on ShortSee Dudley's on Short Video ($$$)
(256 ratings)

259 W Short St Map It!
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-1010
dudleysonshort.com
  • Tournedos Maxwell
    petite filets, lump crab, potato puree, Bearnaise
4.0 out of 5
256 ratings
since 1981; located in former bank in historic Dudley's Square
Game ($$)
(454 ratings)

2295 Lexington Rd Map It!
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 618-1712
louisvillehammerheads.com
  • Scotch Egg
    hard-boiled egg, coated in bread crumbs & deep fried; served w/ pork belly
  • Venison Burger
    w/ blue cheese, jalapeno-sage aioli, pretzel bun; looks good
4.5 out of 5
454 ratings
contemporary gastropub/smokehouse serving exotic meats w/ lodge decor
GralehausSee Gralehaus Video ($$)
(455 ratings)

1001 Baxter Ave Map It!
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 454-7075
gralehaus.com
  • Fried Bologna Sandwich
    Haus bologna, aged cheddar, sunny egg, Crystal hot sauce, brioche bun; "that is straight-up legit-awesome!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Lamb & Grits
    lamb & pork merguez, Louismill grits, sunny egg, Ras el Hanout, cilantro
4.5 out of 5
455 ratings
est. 2014; "Bed & Beverage" housed inside an Original Highlands Victorian home built in 1905; Damaris Phillips (winner of Food Network Star-9th season) made guest appearance
Grind Burger Kitchen ($$)
(715 ratings)

829 E Market St Map It!
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 213-0277
www.grindburgerkitchen.co...
  • Cuban Sandwich
    Kentucky ham, pork belly, Swiss cheese, spicy pickles, garlic aioli on warm, pressed bread; looks good
  • Veggie Burger
    house made veggie burger blend of chickpeas, lentils, quinoa & seasonal vegetables, smoked tomato ketchup, lettuce, tomato, onion; looks good
4.0 out of 5
715 ratings
started as food truck in 2012 serving fresh ground, hand crafted, grass fed burgers...opened permanent location in 2014
Irish Rover ($$)
(373 ratings)

2319 Frankfort Ave Map It!
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 899-3544
www.theirishroverky.com
  • Cottage Pie
    home-made beef stew served in a bread bowl & topped w/ mashed potatoes & cheese; looks good
  • Lamb Stuffed Cabbage
    three cabbage rolls, stuffed w/ ground lamb & smoked cheddar, topped w/ a red wine reduction; served w/ champ; looks good
4.0 out of 5
373 ratings
first Irish pub in Louisville; place to meet family, friends or business associates in a 150-year-old building
J. Graham's Cafe ($$)
(231 ratings)

335 W Broadway Map It!
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 583-1234
www.brownhotel.com/j-grah...
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Louisville"
  • Hot Brown
    hot open-faced turkey sandwich served on Texas toast topped w/ Mornay sauce & bacon; "without question, one of my favorite comfort foods in the world"-Adam Richman; looks good
4.5 out of 5
231 ratings
where the Hot Brown was invented in 1926 (specifically for late-night ballroom dancers)
JJ McBrewster's [CLOSED]See JJ McBrewster's Video ($$)
(72 ratings)

3101 Clays Mill Rd Map It!
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 224-0040
  • BBQ Goat
    smoked for 16 hrs in hickory wood; try w/ "The Dip" (Daviess County Dip BBQ sauce)
  • Sloppy Turkey Sandwich
    turkey breast piled high on a Ciabatta bun w/ melon BBQ sauce (no melon in it though); looks good
3.5 out of 5
72 ratings
[CLOSED]; typical western Kentucky BBQ; offer 5 homemade BBQ sauces; restaurant named after the dog; Other Recipes: Salmon Candy
Lynn's Paradise Cafe [CLOSED] ($$)
(265 ratings)

984 Barret Ave Map It!
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 583-3447
  • French Toast
  • Paradise Hot Brown
    hot open-faced sandwich w/ home roasted turkey breast baked on sourdough bread, with Mornay sauce, bacon, tomato, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses...broiled w/ a flame torch (or maybe a broiler); "I've certainly not had a sandwich to beat that hot brown anywhere...not even in New York"-Alton Brown; looks good
  • Quadruple B French Toast
    homemade Buttermilk-Black-walnut bread topped w/ Blackberry sauce & Bourbon meringue that is blowtorched for added color and flavor
3.5 out of 5
265 ratings
[CLOSED]; #77 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); wackiest, campiest (fun!) décor that continually changes; opened in 1991; Other Recipes: Bourbon Ball French Toast | Kentucky Farmhouse Scramble
Malone's ($$$)
(313 ratings)

3347 Tates Creek Rd Map It!
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 335-6500
bluegrasshospitality.com/...
  • Twin Filets Oscar Style
    char-grilled local 21-day aged beef; served w/ Mornay cheese sauce, asparagus & Alaskan King crab meat
4.0 out of 5
313 ratings
named 1 of the Great Steak Houses of North America
Merrick Inn ($$$)
(218 ratings)

1074 Merrick Dr Map It!
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 269-5417
www.themerrickinn.com
  • Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin
    sautéed tenderloin, bourbon apple chutney & maple chipotle butter; served w/ sides of corn pudding & smoked gouda & bacon mac 'n' cheese; "that's good eatin' right there!" -Jason Smith
4.0 out of 5
218 ratings
classic Southern fare in a historic building; operating for 40+ years
Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQSee Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ Video ($$)
(881 ratings)

102 Bauer Ave Map It!
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 938-6262
mommasbbq.com
  • Beef Ribs
    rated the 2nd Best Beef Ribs in the country by the book "The Top 100 BBQ Restaurants in America"; looks good
  • Smoked Wings
    signature dish; called the Best in America by the book "The Top 100 BBQ Restaurants in America," they were called the Best in Kentucky by Twitter users and voted the Best in Louisville by LEO Magazine Readers; looks good
4.5 out of 5
881 ratings
named after owner's mother who made a huge batch of her mustard & pickles, can them in Ball Jars affixed w/ a small red bow, & deliver them as gifts to friends; Other Recipes: Cole Slaw | Dry Rub
Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn ($$)
(287 ratings)

2840 W Parrish Ave Map It!
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-8143
www.moonlite.com
  • Mutton
    adult sheep smoked over hickory; Trivia: lamb is sheep less than 1 yr old...mutton is aged 1-5 yrs.
  • Burgoo
    thick stew w/ mutton, beef & chicken
4.0 out of 5
287 ratings
#68 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 1963; started as a 30-seat restaurant, now a full-blown 350-seat establishment w/ processing plant & catering dept serving 10,000-lbs of mutton each week
Mussel and Burger Bar ($$)
(1179 ratings)

9200 Taylorsville Rd Map It!
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 384-4834
www.mussel-burger-bar.com
  • Argentinian Burger
    burger w/ provaletta (thick cut provolone cheese), caramelized onions, chorizo
  • Bacon Cinna-Bomb
    cinnabon w/ bacon bits inside cinnamon filling topped w/ pineapple-rum ice cream; "maybe my favorite dessert of all time" -Michael Symon
4.5 out of 5
1179 ratings
neighborhood bar and grill w/ a "chef's attitude"
One Nineteen West Main ($$)
(227 ratings)

119 W Main St Map It!
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-1246
www.onenineteenwestmain.c...
  • Kentucky Bacon Pie
    caramel filling w/ pralines, chocolate chips & diced bacon on a scratch-made pretzel crust w/ a mocha whipped cream topping
4.0 out of 5
227 ratings
est. 2011; American & new-Southern cuisine, serving well-known ingredients w/ unique twists
Parkette Drive-In [CLOSED]See Parkette Drive-In Video ($)
(206 ratings)

1230 E New Circle Rd Map It!
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 254-8723
  • Poor-Boy Double Burger
    #5 in Triple D's "Top 10 Burgers" (voted by viewers); top seller; 2-burger patty cheeseburger
  • Chilie-Dog
  • Fried-Chicken
    fried in pork lard
3.5 out of 5
206 ratings
[CLOSED]; recommended by fans
Rick's White Light Diner [CLOSED] ($$)
(164 ratings)

114 Bridge St Map It!
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 696-9104
  • Oyster Po' Boy
    complemented w/ chipotle pepper sauce on homemade bread; looks good
  • Rick's Famous Crawfish Pie
    like chicken pot pie, but crawfish
4.0 out of 5
164 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 1943; diminutive diner w/ eight-stool counter & three tables; walls -- and even the ceiling -- are covered w/ pictures, slogans & political stickers; served only breakfast & lunch; Other Recipes: French Bread
Saul Good Restaurant ($$)
(174 ratings)

3801 Mall Rd Map It!
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 273-4663
saulgoodpub.com
  • Bananas Foster Waffle
    bananas, brown sugar & butter, sauteed w/ banana liqueur then served over a Belgian waffle w/ vanilla ice cream & white chocolate; "so warm & so decadent" -Jason Smith
4.0 out of 5
174 ratings
est. 2008; chef-driven menu w/ hearty meat dishes, seafood specialties, burgers, pizza, dessert, global drink menu & more
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