Bowling Green Dining Guide
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Steamer Southern Seafood Kitchen is located in downtown Bowling Green
College Heights Media
In Bowling Green,
we ’ re
geared for fun and food . Whether you want to take a spin in a Corvette, explore an underground river cave or be transported back in time at one of our historic sites, you’re going to have an experience in Bowling Green that will leave you wanting to come back for more. It’s our amazing restaurants that are now driving interest in Bowling Green, where we’re also geared for food. You’ve found yourself in a Southern yet progressive foodie town! Local restaurants are blooming and booming, with menus carrying creations of local chefs inspired by everything from regional cuisine to ethnic flavors. You’ll find casual options, fine dining and intimate, tucked-away spots. Suddenly, Bowling Green is attracting national attention for its food — and even its ice cream! Media outlets from USA Today to the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune have introduced their readers to our restaurants, raving about dishes, desserts and comfortable places to dine in style or have a quick bite. Now, this place has always been known as a town packed with restaurants – nearly every chain has an outlet here, and there has never been a shortage of just about any type of food you might crave. But it is the blossoming of locally-grown restaurants that has attracted the attention. This guide aims to be your comprehensive introduction to all the restaurant options Bowling Green offers, both home-grown and well-known. It includes all of the establishments recorded as open at the beginning of 2018 in Warren County while highlighting many favorite spots where Bowling Green locals love to eat. If you want food, from a terrific sandwich to a fine meal celebrating a special occasion, you’ll find it here — in Bowling Green, and in this guide. So, enjoy everything that our town has to offer, and eat local!
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Downtown/WKU Scottsville Road Northern Warren County Southern Warren County Lost River
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of K entucky F ood highlights regional favorites Just like there’s more to Bowling Green than Corvettes and caves, there is more to Kentucky’s food scene than just fried chicken and moonshine. The Kentucky Department of Tourism recognized that the Commonwealth’s wonderful culinary heritage — featuring everything from country cooking to fine dining — was just another ingredient of the state’s recipe to create a memorable tourism experience. The Year of Kentucky Food was launched in early 2018 so both visitors and residents alike could be exposed to and celebrate the flavors that make this state a destination for foodies. From regional meals to cooks and chefs, food is the main course for tourism in Kentucky.
Boyce General Store Listing on page 33
Some area restaurants are joining the BGKY Eats Route, inspired by the regional meal that the “Caves, Lakes & Corvettes” tourism region of the state developed with the Kentucky Department of Tourism. Participating eateries will present their spin on aspects of the regional meal, whether it’s the establishment’s popular pork tenderloin breakfast plate or its fabulous fruit cobbler. You’ll even find a restaurant creating a cocktail featuring apple cider. Local favorites highlighted are: And, of course, a couple of restaurants will offer a traditional pork chop or shoulder dinner.
BGKY Eats Route Appetizer
Local, farm-made cheeses
Side dish
Farm fresh veggies, such as fresh tomatoes, sweet corn or green beans
Entree
Pork shoulder and chops
Dessert
Fruit cobbler with local ice cream
Beverage Apple cider
These restaurants are taking inspiration from the regional meal and making it fit both their menu and Bowling Green. A list of participating restaurants is available at www.VisitBGKY.com or on the Convention & Visitors Bureau Visit Bowling Green app, which you can download from the App Store or Google Play. Both Bowling Green and the Commonwealth have culinary scenes to be proud of, and the Year of Kentucky Food is the perfect showcase for flavors that make Kentucky worth visiting. For more information about how the rest of Kentucky tantalizes the taste buds, visit www.BetterintheBluegrass.com.
Downtown/WKU Dining options for every palate abound in the center of Bowling Green, anchored by a quaint downtown, Western Kentucky University’s campus and the 31-W Bypass.
Fine Dining
440 Main Restaurant/ Micki’s on Main Bar & Grill
440 E. Main Ave. • 270-793-0450 • 440main.com
Fine Dining Celebrate the spirit of New Orleans overlooking Fountain Square Park. Bar & grill features light fare, outdoor patio and live music every weekend. Upscale dining room offers romantic ambience of the Deep South. Casual dress and reservations accepted. Open for dinner Mon. - Sat.; closed Sun.
Gerard’s 1907 Tavern
935 College St. • 270-904-8133 • gerards1907tavern.com
Fine Dining Located in the historic Gerard Building adjacent to Fountain Square Park, this American gourmet restaurant offers a casual yet refined space and simple but flavorful food experience. Enjoy craft beer and artisinal cocktails plus locally sourced produce and beef. Open for dinner Mon. - Sat.; open for lunch Mon. - Fri.; closed Sun.
Hickory & Oak
705 State St., Opens Spring 2018 Fine Dining
Mariah’s
360 E. 8th Ave. • 270-846-0020 • mariahs.com
Fine Dining Providing quality meals to BG and its guests for over 30 years, Mariah’s is a family tradition. Signature items include slowcooked prime rib, homemade rolls with cinnamon butter, potato soup and galaxy ice cream pie. Banquet facility, carryout and delivery available. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Downtown/WKU
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Steamer Southern Seafood Kitchen 801 State St. • 270-STEAMER (783-2637) steamerseafoodbg.com
Fine Dining, Seafood Located just off Fountain Square, Steamer is every Southern food lover’s dream. If it’s pre-breaded, premade or predominately someone else’s, you won’t find it featured on the menu. Options for both seafood and non-seafood lovers, it’s always fresh, always fun! Open daily for lunch and dinner. Downtown/WKU
The Bistro
1129 College St. • 270-781-9646 • thebistrobg.com
Fine Dining A one-of-a-kind, metropolitan dining experience just two blocks from Fountain Square in the historic 1893 Fletcher House. Host to both first-rate service and meals. Classically European, comfortably American! Open for dinner Mon. - Sat.; open for lunch Mon. - Fri.; Open for brunch Sun.
The Derby
635 College St. Fine Dining, Bar
The Night Cap 927 College St.
Fine Dining, Steakhouse
Downtown/WKU
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Casual Dining
643 Sports Bar and Grill
360 E. 8th Ave. • 270-846-0020 643sportsbarandgrill.com
Downtown/WKU
Casual Dining, Bar Adjacent to the BG Ballpark, this modern sports bar offers a gourmet twist on typical bar food with smoked wings and brisket, barbecue nachos and specialty pizzas plus a selfserving beer wall and rotating craft beers. Carryout and delivery available plus live entertainment every Th. - Sat. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Balkan Café and Bar
746 Old Morgantown Road Casual Dining, Ethnic
Chili’s
268 Alumni Ave. Casual Dining
El Mazatlan
600 31-W Bypass
Casual Dining, Ethnic
El Rincon
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729 Chestnut St.
Casual Dining, Ethnic
Hilligan’s Grill and Bar 1265 College St.
Casual Dining, Bar
1423 31-W Bypass
Casual Dining, Ethnic
Los Primos Mexican Bar and Grill 306 Old Morgantown Road Casual Dining, Ethnic
Mellow Mushroom
1035 Chestnut St. • 270-393-1800 mellowmushroom.com/bowlinggreen
Casual Dining, Pizza An experience filled with colorful art, eclectic music and quality food including hand-tossed pizza, calzones, burgers, hoagies, salads and more. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options plus craft beer, outdoor seating and weekly live music. Locally owned and operated! Voted Best Place for Pizza by Daily News and College Heights Herald readers! Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Downtown/WKU
Ichiban Japanese Restaurant
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Novo Dolce Gastro Pub 651 31-W Bypass Casual Dining
Puerto Vallarta 1632 31-W Bypass
Casual Dining, Ethnic
San Juan Smokehouse Downtown/WKU
1026 Chestnut St.
Casual Dining, Ethnic
Thai Thai
712 Chestnut St.
Casual Dining, Ethnic
White Squirrel Brewery 871 Broadway
Casual Dining Bowling Green’s first craft brewery is also the perfect spot for delicious pub grub and live music. Featuring three year-round brews, several seasonal ales, guest taps, and a menu to go nuts for! Open for dinner Tues. - Sat.; Open Sun. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. with brunch menu available until 2 p.m.
Family Style
Cambridge Market & Café
830 Fairview Ave. • 270-782-9366 cambridgemarketandcafe.com
Family Style, Comfort Food Bowling Green’s most distinctive delicatessen is “where the locals eat!” Voted Best Deli and Best Caterer by Daily News readers. House made, daily specials like chicken salad, white bean chowder and decadent desserts use quality, local ingredients. Catering and banquet facilities available. Open for lunch and dinner Mon. - Fri. Open Sat. for lunch.
Fifth Street Diner 430 Center St.
Family Style, Comfort Food
Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet 600 31-W Bypass
Family Style, Ethnic
Judy’s Castle
1302 31-W Bypass
Family Style, Comfort Food
Larry’s Pizza
600 31-W Bypass Family Style, Pizza
Lunch Box Café 824 Center St.
Family Style, Comfort Food
Downtown/WKU
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Rockin Rick’s BBQ
306 Old Morgantown Road Family Style, Barbecue
Sweet Temptations 600 31-W Bypass
Family Style, Delicatessen, Desserts
The Bike Rack Bistro Downtown/WKU
855 Broadway Ave.
Family Style, Comfort Food
Third’s Barbecue Fish & Wings 200 College St.
Family Style, Barbecue
Fast Casual
Azzip Pizza
651 31-W Bypass Fast Casual, Pizza
China Express
600 31-W Bypass Fast Casual, Ethnic
Donato’s
861 Fairview Ave. Fast Casual, Pizza
Hideout
1306 Center St. Fast Casual, Bar
Local Taco
430 31-W Bypass
Fast Casual, Ethnic
Panda
330 31-W Bypass
Fast Casual, Ethnic
Que Buenos Fresh Mexican 1633 31-W Bypass Fast Casual, Ethnic
Roam Sandwich Company
422 1/2 E. Main Ave. • 270-904-3489 • roamsandwich.com Fast Casual, Delicatessen Head down the walkway off Fountain Square to discover this travel-themed café offering high quality hot and cold sandwiches like the Cuban and hot brown plus soups, sides and sweets. Beer, patio dining and live entertainment also available. Open for lunch Monday-Friday; open for dinner Friday and Saturday.
Shogun Express
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830 Fairview Ave. Fast Casual, Ethnic
SoKY Marketplace 636 Center St.
Spencer’s Coffee 915 College St.
Fast Casual, Coffeehouse
Starbucks
360 E. 8th Ave.
Fast Casual, Coffeehouse
Starbucks
350 31-W Bypass (Inside Kroger) Fast Casual, Coffeehouse
Thai Express
1511 31-W Bypass
Fast Casual, Ethnic
Downtown/WKU
Fast Casual, Farmers Market Open year-round on Sat. mornings and select Th. afternoons.
Fast Food
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Arby’s
904 31-W Bypass Fast Food
Captain D’s
1626 31-W Bypass
Fast Food, Seafood Downtown/WKU
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill 629 31-W Bypass
Fast Food, Dessert
Jimmy John’s
900 Fairview Ave.
Fast Food, Delicatessen
KFC
1201 31-W Bypass Fast Food
La Placita
830 Old Morgantown Road Fast Food, Ethnic
Long John Silver’s 1414 31-W Bypass
Fast Food, Seafood
McDonald’s
612 31-W Bypass Fast Food
Penn Station East Coast Subs 651 31-W Bypass Fast Food
Rally’s
640 31-W Bypass Fast Food
Subway
955 Fields Drive
Fast Food, Delicatessen
Subway
650 31-W Bypass
Fast Food, Delicatessen
Subway
410 Park Row
Fast Food, Delicatessen
Taco Bell
1162 31-W Bypass Fast Food
Riley’s Bakery Listing on page 15
Wendy’s
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624 31-W Bypass Fast Food
WKU Restaurant Group 1906 College Heights Blvd. Fast Food
Zaxby’s
Fast Food
Carry-out
Chickadee’s
1200 Smallhouse Road
Carry-out, Comfort Food
Domino’s
650 31-W Bypass Carry-out, Pizza
Little Caesar’s 430 31-W Bypass Carry-out, Pizza
Papa John’s Pizza 390 31-W Bypass Carry-out, Pizza
Pizza Hut
1200 Smallhouse Road Carry-out, Pizza
Riley’s Bakery
819 31-W Bypass • 270-842-7636 Riley’s Bakery on Facebook
Carry-out, Dessert Serving Bowling Green for over 70 years with made-fromscratch sweets like brownies, cream horns, Hungarian coffee cake and tea cookies. Enjoy old-fashioned sandwiches on butter bread with chicken, tuna, ham and egg salad, olive nut cream cheese or pimento cheese. Open Mon. - Fri. 6:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 6:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Drinks
Boba Lounge
312 Old Morgantown Road Coffeehouse, Ethnic
Dublin’s Irish Pub 904 State St.
Bar, Frequented by Food Trucks
Downtown/WKU
1801 31-W Bypass
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Rocky’s
332 E. Main St.
Bar, Frequented by Food Trucks
The A-Frame
1229 Center St. • 270-991-5113 facebook.com/theaframebg Downtown/WKU
Craft Beer Bar, Frequented by Food Trucks BG’s newest arts and entertainment venue offering live music most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights with other special events in between. Craft beer, games, local art and working screen-printing shop on site. Visit online for hours.
Three Brothers 330 E. Main Ave.
Bar, Frequented by Food Trucks
Tidball’s
522 Morris Alley
Bar, Frequented by Food Trucks
Top of the Hill Nutrition 900 Fairview Ave. Health Drinks
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Zest! Juice for Life
Health Drinks Cold-pressed fruits and vegetables made into delicious, handcrafted juices plus vegan grab and go lunch options. Working with local farmers to use the freshest ingredients in each bottle, never pasteurized for optimum nutrition. Visit the downtown shop on weekdays or find them at the Community Farmers Market on Saturdays. Open Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Dessert
Baskin Robbins
1705 31-W Bypass Dessert
Cake BG
600 31-W Bypass Dessert
Great American Donut Shop 901 31-W Bypass
Dessert, Breakfast
Mary Jane’s Chocolates
825 College St. • 270-904-2408 facebook.com/maryjaneschocolates
Dessert Locally owned and operated, Mary Jane’s features chocolates made from 100% sustainably grown cocoa beans in a vintage candy shop setting. Frozen bananas, truffles, themed-chocolates like Cave Critters & Fountain Squares, meltaways and much more. “Cave to the Crave!” Open Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Raw
432 E. Main Ave. • 270-244-6655
Dessert Raw offers a cookie dough experience that will have you reminiscing on sneaking tasty morsels from your mother’s kitchen. Flavors ranging from snickerdoodle to Oreo, cake batter and more pair perfectly with ice cream for a special occasion or an everyday treat. Open daily 1 – 9 p.m.
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Downtown/WKU
326 E. Main Ave. • 270-777-5414 • zestjuiceforlife.com
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Scottsville Road
Scottsville Road Right off Interstate 65 at exit 22, Scottsville Road is teeming with restaurants and shops, including the Greenwood Mall, as well as numerous hotels and the Sloan Convention Center.
Fine Dining
Montana Grille
1740 Scottsville Road • 270-746-9746 • montanagrille.com Fine Dining Relax and enjoy good food in this beautifully structured log building featuring a warm, open atmosphere with great food and service. Entrees include Kentucky bourbon tenderloin filet, Lost River pan-fried trout, fire-roasted rotisserie chicken and more. Open daily for dinner; Open Sun. for lunch and dinner.
Casual Dining
Beijing Tokyo
2945 Scottsville Road Casual Dining, Ethnic
Buffalo Wild Wings
1760 Scottsville Road Moving to 2625 Scottsville Road late 2018 Casual Dining
Chuy’s Tex Mex
3260 Ken Bale Blvd. Casual Dining
Double Dogs
1780 Scottsville Road • 270-843-9357 • doubledogs.biz
Casual Dining, Bar Head to Double Dogs where you’ll get a kick out of menu items like Pickled Paw Prints, Double Dogs hot wings, specialty pizzas and more! Even kids will find something they like and have a tailwaggin’ good time! Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Doug’s Motor City Bar and Grill 191 Cumberland Trace Road Casual Dining, Comfort Food
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant 4700 Scottsville Road
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Casual Dining, Ethnic
El Mazatlan
300 Cumberland Trace Road Casual Dining, Ethnic
1689 Campbell Lane Casual Dining, Ethnic
Hartland Cafe at Holiday Inn University Plaza 1021 Wilkinson Trace Casual Dining
Ichiban Japanese Restaurant 1971 Cave Mill Road Casual Dining, Ethnic
India Oven
1755 Scottsville Road Casual Dining, Ethnic
Kyoto Diner
2800 Scottsville Road Casual Dining, Ethnic
Logan’s Roadhouse
2920 Scottsville Road • 270-846-2771 logansroadhouse.com
Casual Dining, Steakhouse Rooted in American tradition, Logan’s Roadhouse serves up hand-cut, steaks, hearty burgers and signature cocktails. The laid-back, “come as you are” atmosphere offers a welcome rest for the hardworking. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Longhorn Steakhouse 2635 Scottsville Road
Casual Dining, Steakhouse
Los Mariachis
2945 Scottsville Road Casual Dining, Ethnic
Mister B’s
1945 Scottsville Road Casual Dining, Pizza
O’Charley’s
2717 Scottsville Road
Casual Dining, Comfort Food
Scottsville Road
Garcia’s Grill
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Olive Garden
3220 Scottsville Road Casual Dining
Osaka Sushi Train
2425 Scottsville Road Casual Dining, Ethnic
Outback Steakhouse 3260 Scottsville Road Scottsville Road
Casual Dining, Steakhouse
Pizza Hut
2631 Scottsville Road
Rafferty’s Listing on this page
Casual Dining, Pizza
Pub by Novo
2425 Scottsville Road • 270-715-6686 • pubbynovo.com
Casual Dining Not your average sports bar. Enjoy elegant bar food, craft beers and signature cocktails in an industrial ambiance. Big screen TVs, a game room, large patio seating and attentive service complete this unique experience. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Puerto Vallarta
2800 Scottsville Road Casual Dining, Ethnic
Rafferty’s
1939 Scottsville Road • 270-842-0123 • raffertys.com
Casual Dining, Comfort Food A Bowling Green original featuring great food, affordable prices and a fun, casual atmosphere. Specialties include hickory smoked barbecue ribs and chicken, choice cuts of steak and prime rib, unique salads and soups plus burgers and sandwiches. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Red Lobster
2525 Scottsville Road Fine Dining, Seafood
Roosters BG
247 Three Springs Road • 270-780-9464 roosterswings.com
Casual Dining A sports bar-style family restaurant that fuses a mouthwatering variety of sauces with a fun, casual atmosphere. Menu features great appetizers, sandwiches and subs, pizzas, chicken fingers, and traditional and boneless wings. Special seasonal events include cruise-ins and corn hole. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Ruby Tuesday
2925 Scottsville Road Casual Dining
Ryan’s Family Steakhouse 1920 Mel Browning St.
Casual Dining, Comfort Food
Samurai Steak & Sushi 2718 Scottsville Road
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Casual Dining, Ethnic
Shin Yuki
151 Iron Skillet Court Casual Dining, Ethnic
Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill Casual Dining, Barbecue
The Garden Grille & Bar at Hilton Garden Inn 1020 Wilkinson Trace Casual Dining
Tsunami
1689 Campbell Lane Casual Dining, Ethnic
Family Style
Bob Evans
145 Three Springs Road
Family Style, Comfort Food
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 1960 Mel Browning St.
Family Style, Comfort Food
IHOP
3240 Scottsville Road Family Style, Breakfast
Jumbo Buffet
1555 Campbell Lane Family Style, Ethnic
Nine20Live
164 Iron Skillet Court Family Style, Barbecue
Waffle House
1979 Mel Browning St. Family Style, Breakfast
Waffle House
150 Three Springs Road Family Style, Breakfast
Fast Casual
Blaze Pizza
2825 Scottsville Road Fast Casual, Pizza
Chipotle Mexican Grill 3040 Scottsville Road Fast Casual, Ethnic
Scottsville Road
2450 Scottsville Road
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Corner Bakery Café
1951 Scottsville Road • 270-796-8100 cornerbakerycafe.com
Fast Casual Creating food to fit every lifestyle, using only the freshest ingredients and breads right from the oven. Step inside to hear the sizzle of a real panini grill and the chopping of fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables. More than 100 Corner Combos under 600 calories. Open daily at 6 a.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Scottsville Road
Five Guys
1689 Campbell Lane
Fast Casual, Comfort Food
Geno’s Italian Deli 1751 Scottsville Road
Fast Casual, Delicatessen
Griff’s Deli
1640 Scottsville Road
Fast Casual, Delicatessen
Moe’s Southwest Grill 2020 Scottsville Road Fast Casual, Ethnic
Panera Bread
1770 Campbell Lane
Fast Casual, Delicatessen
Pho BC Vietnamese Restaurant 1660 Scottsville Road Fast Casual, Ethnic
Qdoba Mexican Grill 1971 Cave Mill Road Fast Casual, Ethnic
Saladworks
2300 Gary Farms Blvd. • 270-599-1160 • saladworks.com
Fast Casual, Delicatessen Offering a “fanatically fresh” menu of America’s best salads with signature dressing, proprietary soups, wraps and paninis. All salads are made-to-order, chopped on location and assembled right in front of each guest. Open daily for lunch and dinner; Lunch delivery Mon. - Fri.
Shogun Express
4665 Scottsville Road Fast Casual, Ethnic
Starbucks
2808 Scottsville Road
Fast Casual, Coffeehouse
Starbucks
1680 Campbell Lane (Inside Barnes & Noble) Fast Casual, Coffeehouse
Scottsville Road
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Steak N Shake
1680 Scottsville Road
Fast Casual, Comfort Food
Tropical Smoothie Café 1971 Cave Mill Road
Fast Casual, Delicatessen
Whitt’s Barbecue 1723 Campbell Lane Scottsville Road
Fast Casual, Barbecue
Inside Greenwood Mall 2625 Scottsville Road
Auntie Anne’s
Fast Food, Snacks
Chuck E. Cheese Family Style, Pizza
Lotus Expression Fast Food, Ethnic
Sam’s Gyros
Fast Food, Ethnic
Sbarro
Fast Food, Pizza
Subway
Fast Food, Delicatessen
Suki Hana
Fast Food, Ethnic
Tandoori King Fast Food, Ethnic
The Cookie Store Fast Food, Dessert
The Smoothie & Pretzel Company Fast Food, Snacks
Fast Food
Arby’s
2932 Scottsville Road Fast Food
Bojangles
133 Three Springs Road Fast Food, Comfort Food
Burger King
3020 Scottsville Road Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
1766 Campbell Lane Fast Food
Culver’s
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4903 Scottsville Road Fast Food
Fazoli’s
2915 Scottsville Road Fast Food, Italian
Firehouse Subs
2300 Gary Farms Blvd. Scottsville Road
Fast Food, Delicatessen
Freddy’s
2940 Scottsville Road Fast Food
Hardee’s
127 Cumberland Trace Road Fast Food
Jersey Mike’s Subs 1713 Scottsville Road
Fast Food, Delicatessen
Jimmy John’s
1689 Campbell Lane
Fast Food, Delicatessen
KFC
2626 Scottsville Road Fast Food
Krystal
2704 Scottsville Road Fast Food
McDonald’s
1616 Campbell Lane Fast Food
McDonald’s
3080 Scottsville Road Fast Food
Penn Station East Coast Subs 2508 Scottsville Road Fast Food
Sonic Drive-In
2375 Gary Farms Blvd. Fast Food
Sonic Drive-In
4825 Scottsville Road Fast Food
Subway
2738 Scottsville Road
Fast Food, Delicatessen
Saladworks Listing on page 24
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Subway
5499 Scottsville Road Fast Food, Delicatessen
Taco Bell
2628 Scottsville Road Fast Food
Wendy’s Scottsville Road
2638 Scottsville Road Fast Food
White Castle
3179 Scottsville Road Fast Food
Zaxby’s
100 Cherry Farm Lane Fast Food
Zaxby’s
1651 Campbell Lane Fast Food
Carry-out
Domino’s
3901 Scottsville Road Carry-out, Pizza
Jets Pizza
1625 Campbell Lane Carry-out, Pizza
Jimmy D’s Barbecue 5496 Scottsville Road Carry-out, Barbecue
Papa Murphy’s
2945 Scottsville Road Carry-out, Pizza
Dessert
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream 2712 Scottsville Road Dessert
Pellican’s SnoBalls 5844 Scottsville Road Dessert
Popworks
1640 Scottsville Road Dessert
Stakz Yogurt
1945 Scottsville Road Dessert
Drinks
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Crossroads Bar & Grill at The Ramada 4767 Scottsville Road Bar
Cue Time
Bar BG’s largest pool hall is women-owned and features 16 pool tables, free karaoke every Friday night, live bands with no cover on alternating Saturdays, a large food menu and daily drink specials. Lively atmosphere for those 21 and up with lots of TVs and outdoor patio. Open Mon. - Fri. 1 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat. 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun. 2 - 10 p.m.
Dolphie’s Lounge
4646 Scottsville Road
Scottsville Road
532 Three Springs Road • 270-782-3740
Bar
Johnetta’s Pub
327 Greenwood Lane Bar
Fresh Milk over 55 toppings Premium ingredients 1945 SCOTTSVILLE ROAD, BOWLING green, KY • 270-282-2410
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Northern Warren County
Northern Warren County Old meets new in northern Warren County, stretching from the antique markets of Smiths Grove to the National Corvette Museum along Interstate 65 down to exit 26.
Casual Dining
El Mazatlan
3521 Dahlia Court
Casual Dining, Ethnic
Puerto Vallarta 140 River Place
Casual Dining, Ethnic
Sol Azteca Mexican Restaurant 149 S. Main St., Smiths Grove Casual Dining, Ethnic
Spillway Bar and Grill 2195 Old Louisville Road Casual Dining, Bar
Family Style
Best Way Pizza
618 S. Main St., Smiths Grove Family Style, Pizza
Coffee & Eggs
2549 Mount Victor Lane Family Style, Breakfast
Corvette CafĂŠ at National Corvette Museum 350 Corvette Drive
Family Style, Comfort Food
Flavor Isle
103 S. Main St., Smiths Grove Family Style, Comfort Food,
Jackson’s Orchard and Nursery
Family Style, Concessions Celebrate 50 years of harvests while enjoying mouthwatering fruits and vegetables, honey and in-season specialties at this farm market. Annual events, including peach, apple and pumpkin festivals. July - October concessions include fried pies, freshlymade apple cider slushes and KY Proud barbecue. Peaches picked daily (closed Sunday) July - August. Playground. Products mailed nationwide. Open Mon. - Sat. mid-April through Aug.; every day Sept. - Oct.
Keen’s Diner
1567 Old Louisville Road
Family Style, Comfort Food
Miss Betty’s Diner
104 S. Main St., Smiths Grove Family Style, Comfort Food
Northern Warren County
1280 Slim Island Road off KY 185 • 270-781-5303 jacksonsorchard.com
Red’s River Place Grill 160 River Place
Family Style, Comfort Food
Roxie’s Cottage
105 Old Porter Pike
Family Style, Breakfast
Smokey Pig Barbecue 2520 Louisville Road
Family Style, Barbecue
Stockyard Café
4350 Louisville Road
Family Style, Comfort Food
Teresa’s
509 Gordon Ave.
Family Style, Comfort Food
Fast Food
Burger King
6840 Louisville Road Fast Food
Hardee’s
241 Brenner St. Fast Food
Hardee’s
592 Interstate Drive Fast Food
McDonald’s
603 Hennessey Way Fast Food
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McDonald’s
625 Main St., Smiths Grove Fast Food
Schlotzsky’s
619 S. Main St., Smiths Grove Fast Food, Delicatessen Northern Warren County
Sonic Drive-In
3394 Louisville Road Fast Food
Subway
624 S. Main St., Smiths Grove Fast Food, Delicatessen
Subway
3521 Louisville Road
Fast Food, Delicatessen
Subway
2560 Mount Victor Lane Fast Food, Delicatessen
Wendy’s
543 Duntov Way Fast Food
Wendy’s
575 N. Main St., Smiths Grove Fast Food
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches 553 Duntov Way
Fast Food, Delicatessen
Drinks
Ron & Faye’s Place 819 Church St. Bar
The Pit Stop
3315 Louisville Road Bar
Gerard’s 1907 Tavern Listing on page 5
Southern Warren County A short drive from the well-trodden city, southern Warren County offers family-friendly adventures ripe for exploration, with attractions such as Chaney’s Dairy Barn, Boyce General Store or WKU’s Agricultural Expo Center.
Family Style
Boyce General Store
10551 Woodburn Allen Springs Road, Hwy 240 270-842-1900 • burgerandpies.com
Family Style, Comfort Food Named one of “The South’s Most Charming General Stores” by Southern Living! Travel 10 miles outside the city limits past tobacco farms and fields of bluegrass to experience simpler times, great home cooking, and sweets from the Pie Queen of Bowling Green. Find the same honest, rustic simplicity that has been the keystone of the operation since 1869. Open Tues.-Sat. at 7am, closing hours vary. Special events on select Fri. & Sat. nights.
Chaney’s Dairy Barn
9191 Nashville Road • 270-843-5567 chaneysdairybarn.com
Family Style, Dessert Savor homemade soups, sandwiches and premium homemade ice cream for lunch or dinner daily. Enjoy self-guided tours featuring the new robotic milking system. Gift shop with Kentucky-made products. Outdoor pavilion, playground and jumping pillow. Birthday parties available. Ice Cream and a Moovie plus other seasonal events. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Hours are seasonal and subject to change.
Southern Warren County
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Drake Country Store 7455 Plano Road
Family Style, Comfort Food
Kuntry Kafe
7493 Russellville Road
Family Style, Comfort Food Southern Warren County
Rich Pond Market and Deli 8233 Nashville Road
Family Style, Comfort Food
Rockn B Horse Carriage Farm
765 Richpond Rockfield Road • 606-309-3407 rocknbhorsecarriage.com
Family Style, Comfort Food Enjoy old-style farm activities, historical horse-drawn carriage rides and White Percheron horses on this second generation farm. Mammaw’s Kitchen restaurant, barn dining, handcrafted and restored gifts, weekend fall farm festivals, cowboy suppers May - Oct., Christmas horse-drawn farm rides through 100k+ lights. Open Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Split Tree BBQ
115 Wilson Road, Alvaton Family Style, Barbecue
Casual Dining
Betty’s Bar
2508 Russellville Road Casual Dining, Bar
Cabrera’s Bar & Grill 2225 Russellville Road Casual Dining, Ethnic
Fast Food
Subway
8381 Nashville Road
Fast Food, Delicatessen
Subway
7604 Russellville Road Fast Food, Delicatessen
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Nature and history bridge the divide between the Natcher Parkway and WKU’s campus in the Lost River region, home to Lost River Cave and the Knicely Conference Center.
Casual Dining
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen 701 Campbell Lane
Casual Dining, Comfort Food
El Mazatlan
2435 Nashville Road Casual Dining, Ethnic
Home Café and Marketplace
2440 Nashville Road • 270-846-1272 • homecafebg.com
Casual Dining Bowling Green’s premier location for farm to table cuisine. Chef-couple Chelsey and Joshua Poling specialize in modern southern cuisine in a casual café atmosphere. The menu changes seasonally and specials change daily! Open for lunch and dinner Tues. - Fri. Open for breakfast and lunch Sat. and Sun.
Kyoto Gardens
760 Campbell Lane Casual Dining, Ethnic
Lost River Pizza Co.
2440 Nashville Road • 270-746-0255 • lostriver.pizza
Casual Dining, Pizza An independent, upscale pizza restaurant and craft bar featuring award-winning pizza and 30 beers on tap. Relax in this sports and family atmosphere. Live music most Friday and Saturday nights, sports broadcasts permitting. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Manpuku Japanese Steakhouse 2323 Nashville Road Casual Dining, Ethnic
Overtime Sports Bar and Grill 773 Bakersfield Way Casual Dining, Bar
Pizza Hut
2450 Nashville Road Casual Dining, Pizza
Puerto Vallarta 741 Campbell Lane
Casual Dining, Ethnic
Lost River
Lost River
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Shogun Bistro
761 Campbell Lane
Casual Dining, Ethnic
Tacos Mi Jalisco 760 Campbell Lane Casual Dining, Ethnic
Family Style
Albany’s
801 Campbell Lane Lost River
Family Style, Steakhouse
Brindee’s
2001 Russellville Road
Family Style, Comfort Food
Cici’s Pizza
760 Campbell Lane Family Style, Pizza
Con Con’s
1924 Russellville Road
Family Style, Comfort Food
Waffle House
1868 Russellville Road Family Style, Breakfast
Wild Eggs
804 Campbell Lane • 270-599-1649 • wildeggs.com
Family Style, Breakfast Offering a fresh, contemporary approach to traditional breakfast, brunch and lunch with items such as apple bourbon crepes, chorizo biscuits and gravy and a half pound Reuben sandwich. Winner of USA Today’s Best Hot Brown in KY! Patio seating, catering and carryout options available. Open daily for breakfast and lunch.
Fast Casual
Buckhead Café
760 Campbell Lane
Fast Casual, Comfort Food
Community Farmers Market 2319 Nashville Road
Fast Casual, Farmers Market Open year-round on Sat. mornings and Tues. afternoons.
Great Wall
2710 Nashville Road Fast Casual, Ethnic
Mancino’s
2710 Nashville Road Fast Casual
Sam’s Gyro
741 Campbell Lane Fast Casual, Ethnic
Starbucks
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710 Campbell Lane
Fast Casual, Coffeehouse
Taste of Europe
2355 Nashville Road Fast Casual, Ethnic
Fast Food
Arby’s
1818 Russellville Road Lost River
Fast Food
Burger King
731 Campbell Lane Fast Food
Cookout
730 Campbell Lane Fast Food
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill 2430 Nashville Road Fast Food, Dessert
Dunkin’ Donuts
2435 Nashville Road
Fast Food, Coffeehouse
Hardee’s
2370 Russellville Road Fast Food
Jimmy John’s
1916 Russellville Road
Fast Food, Delicatessen
McDonald’s
1201 Morgantown Road Fast Food
McDonald’s
1925 Russellville Road Fast Food
McDonald’s
2420 Nashville Road Fast Food
Que Pasa Tacos
2440 Nashville Road Fast Food, Ethnic
Rally’s
1901 Russellville Road Fast Food
Sonic Drive-In
2144 Russellville Road Fast Food
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Sonic Drive-In
3106 Nashville Road Fast Food
Subway
1355 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. Fast Food, Delicatessen
Taco Bell
2460 Nashville Road Fast Food Lost River
Taco Bell
1802 Russellville Road Fast Food
Wendy’s
2648 Russellville Road Fast Food
Wing Stop
2435 Nashville Road Fast Food
Carry-out
Domino’s
2201 Stonehenge Ave. Carry-out, Pizza
Little Caesar’s
801 Campbell Lane Carry-out, Pizza
Marco’s Pizza 1870 Westen St. Carry-out, Pizza
Papa John’s Pizza
1922 Russellville Road Carry-out, Pizza
Dessert
Best Donuts
314 Morgantown Road Dessert
Krispy Kreme
798 Campbell Lane Dessert
Drinks
Olympic
166 St. Charles St. Bar
Smoothie King
2435 Nashville Road Health Drinks
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