When a restaurant sticks around for more than 50 years, you know it’s doing something right. Many of the favorite restaurants in Kentucky have been pleasing guests for decades and have managed to maintain that nostalgic charm. One of these classics can be found in Lexington at Parkette Drive In in Kentucky. Not only does it still offer that drive in experience, but it also serves up tasty fried chicken and other classics like burgers and ice cream sundaes. Head back to the 1950s and jive on down to the famous Parkette Drive In in Kentucky.

Dating back to 1951, Parkette Drive In has been a Lexington staple for decades.
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As one of few local drive ins left in the state, Parkette provides all sorts of nostalgia, as well as delicious food that you can enjoy in the drive in or inside the restaurant.
Parkette Drive In has undergone some restoration and renovation over the years, but it is still a true step back in time.
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It now offers a larger dine in space, so if you don't want to eat in your car, you can still experience this classic diner.
You'll love the retro vibe and atmopshere of Parkette, whether you dine inside or out.
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On the inside you'll find 1950s-era decor, as well as a more modern space in the dine-in garage. This is a fun to spot to eat, especially on a nice day when the doors are all wide open.

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Parkette Drive In serves up all the diner favorites on its delicious menu.
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As a Kentucky diner, you'll be happy to find fried chicken on the menu. Enjoy it with fries, tots, or onion rings and see if you agree with those who call this the best fried chicken in Kentucky.
The other star of the menu is the burger.
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There are several options of beef patties, piled with a wide array of toppings. The Poor Boy Burger is probably the most classic choice, but we also love the Hot Brown Burger and the Bopper Bourbon BBQ Burger, shown above.
Anything on the menu is tasty and you can find all of the comfort food favorites.
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Go with a few friends and split a variety of options, or better yet, just visit a few times and try something different with each stop.
And every drive in has to have scrumptious desserts, and Parkette delivers.
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From pie to sundaes to shakes, you'll find it all on the sweet section of the menu. Order the Colossal Car Crash, shown above, and wrap up your meal in the sweetest way possible.

As one of many restaurants in the Bluegrass State that has received national attention, Parkette Drive In in Kentucky is definitely worth a visit. Jive on down to Lexington and this iconic eatery for a memorable meal and a step back in time. Is Parkette Drive In your favorite classic drive in in Kentucky? What other nostalgic restaurants in Kentucky do you love? Let us know in the comments!

For more information on Parkette Drive in, including hours and menus, visit its website and follow along on Facebook.

And for another classic, favorite restaurant in Kentucky, check out this drive in located in the western part of our state.

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Parkette Drive-In, East New Circle Road, Lexington, KY, USA