2018 dining guide

Bowling Green Dining Guide

LOCAL

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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Year

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.

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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

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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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