Here Are 12 Tiny Neighborhood Restaurants In Kentucky Where Everyone Knows Your Name
The television show Cheers really showcased how great it can be to have a reliable neighborhood restaurant or watering hole. If you don’t feel like cooking dinner one night, or just want to get out of the house for a bit, neighborhood restaurants are like a home away from home. Plus you’ll most likely see someone you know, so you’ll have good company too. Here are 12 neighborhood restaurants in Kentucky where everyone knows your name.


Stop in at this quaint little restaurant for lunch. You'll feel like you're eating at an old-fashioned country lunch counter. They are on Kentucky's Beer Cheese Trail, so be sure to try some with an ice cold Ale 8. JK's is located at 4636 Old Boonesboro Road, Winchester, KY 40391.
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This German-inspired pub is a cozy place to have a pint and a housemade sausage. They also have a nice patio that you can enjoy in warmer weather. Wunderbar is located at 1132 Lee Street, Covington, KY 41011.

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The exterior may not look like much, but Davo's has great burgers and delicious homemade fries. Their meat is locally sourced, and offer other items besides just burgers, so there is something for everyone. Dave's is located at 3115 Campton Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.


The Come Back Inn is a small and casual Italian place in Louisville's Germantown neighborhood. Have a Peroni on draft while eating a big plate of spaghetti in their cozy dining room. The Come Back Inn is located at 909 Swan Street, Louisville, KY 40204.
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This family style restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, so it's a great option at any time of day. Come in and get home style Southern favorites like roast beef, country fried steak, and apple dumplings. Billy Ray's is located at 101 N. Front Street, Prestonsburg, KY 41653.


Another family style restaurant, you can get a ton of food here for pretty cheap. This place has a laid back atmosphere and daily specials that taste like your grandma made them. France's is located at 1315 Combs Road, Hazard, KY 41701.

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Shenanigans is located in the Deer Park area of the Highlands in Louisville. Most people who go here live in the neighborhood, which also includes Bellarmine University. This is a great place to go to have some chicken wings and watch sports. Shenanigans Irish Grille is located at 1611 Norris Place, Louisville, KY 40205.


Tolly Ho calls itself a Lexington Tradition. If you went to the University of Kentucky, chances are you found yourself at Tolly Ho at odd hours. They are open 24 hours and are best known for breakfast and burgers. Tolly Ho is located at 606 S. Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508.


This place is a local favorite, and it's not hard to see why. The atmosphere is very laid back and welcoming, and they serve the best down home cooking. Paula's Hot Biscuit is located at 311 W. Water Street, Hodgenville, KY 42748.
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This little mom and pop place has a full breakfast menu, as well as lunch and dinner menus that are full of Southern favorites. Jackson's Restaurant is located at 203 S. 3rd Street, Richmond, KY


This greasy spoon diner is the perfect place to go for a huge breakfast, but they also have barbecue options and delicious homemade pies. Judy's Castle is located at 1302 US-31 Bypass, Bowling Green, KY 42101.

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Enjoy typical Southern hospitality and country cooking in this diner that has become a Murray staple. Martha's is located at 1407 N. 12th Street, Murray, KY 42071.
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