Discover Delicious Local Restaurants In A Small Mountain Town In Kentucky
Andrea Limke
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You’d expect to find a wide range of local restaurants in the bigger cities in Kentucky, but you may not think to have several choices in a small town. True, some small towns offer only one or two local eateries, but then you have a mountain town like Prestonsburg that has more than enough choices for many memorable meals. There are many places that can be considered the best restaurants in Prestonsburg and we’ve featured a few of them below. Check out this list of the best places to eat in Prestonsburg, KY, and keep this town in mind the next time you’re looking for a small-town day trip with beautiful scenery and plenty of delicious food.
1. First up: a local favorite known for its lively atmosphere and wide variety of food: The Brickhouse.
See more on The BrickhouseFacebook page. This is one of the best Prestonsburg, KY restaurants.
2. For any meal of the day, head to Billy Ray's.
See more of the food and fun on Billy Ray's Facebook page.
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3. If you're in a hurry, then a stop at Dairy Cheer Prestonsburg is a must.
4. Finally, if you think it should be #TacoTuesday every day of the week, head to Made to Crave!
It’s pretty remarkable that a list of the best places to eat in Prestonsburg, KY is longer than just a local diner and a McDonald’s, like many other towns. Visit the area for the views, trails, and natural beauty, and come with an empty stomach so you can sample some of the best restaurants in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Have you spent time in this mountain town or are you from here? What other restaurants should we add to the list? Let us know in the comments!
And for more on things to do around Prestonsburg, be sure to check out Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, where you can also dine locally and even spend the night at one of the vacation rentals in the area.
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If you thought the selection of local restaurants in Prestonburg, Kentucky, was impressive, wait until you check out the myriad restaurants in Paducah, Kentucky:
- The Freight House is one of the newest restaurants in Paducah, and it's caused quite a stir. This restaurant is owned and operated by Bluegrass chef (and “Top Chef Kentucky” runner up) Sara Bradley. At The Freight House, you’ll dine on down-home Kentucky cuisine that’s truly inspired, and the entire experience will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about our state’s fare.
- Cynthia's Ristorante is another long-time favorite, dishing up Californian-influenced Italian fare made with farm-fresh ingredients served amid walls of local art. The food is fresh and locally grown, and really highlights the bounty of the Bluegrass.
- If it's comfort fare you're craving, you'll find it in Paducah. Parker's Drive-In is a perennial Paducah favorite that's also one of the coolest themed eateries in the state. This retro diner dishes up a mean burger and fries... and an epic Thanksgiving platter, too!
- Flamingo Row is as unabashedly flamboyant as its name suggests. Paducah's Flamingo Row is a Caribbean-inspired eatery that's all fun and flair... and delicious summery eats all year round.
- And rounding out the list of must-visit Paducah restaurants is one of the best: Starnes Bar-B-Q. This turquoise building might not look like much from the outside, but Starnes is world-famous for their legendary, finger-lickin' barbecue.
Of course, if you're into bodacious barbecue, you must head to Owensboro, AKA the Bar-B-Q Capital of the World. Some small-town standouts in Owensboro, Kentucky, include:
- Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn. The mutton, pork, beef, chicken, and ham are tender, juicy, and have the perfect smoky, spicy, tangy flavor that Kentuckians love. The pit masters of Moonlite travel across the U.S., promoting their own special Bluegrass barbecue.
- Old Hickory Bar-B-Q is another member of Bluegrass BBQ royalty that you'll find in Owensboro. Hailed as the "world's best barbecue," Old Hickory Bar-B-Q certainly lives up to this bold claim.
- Ole South Barbeque is an unassuming little spot from the outside, but inside? Barbecue greatness awaits!
What are your favorite food towns in Kentucky?