18 Best American Restaurants in Bardstown

“We spent three days in Louisville/Bardstown and The Bar at Willet was the best place of the whole trip. This is in no small part to our excellent bartender Luciano. We split a few different items on the menu but definitely get the egg salad sandwich. They have a few different fancy food items but they are all approachable and tasty. On top of the great bourbon flight recommendations, Luciano was incredibly knowledgeable in regards to spirits in general, and made what our group agreed was the best Manhattan any of us has ever had.

Definitely book ahead - they were turning people away at the door.“

“My mother, my daughter and I attended the Princess Tea Party event and it was amazing. The atmosphere was full of laughter, excitement and shyness from the audience as everyone met those in character as prince and princesses. Before the train ride, there were multiple stations to entertain kids of all ages including a crown decoration station, a face painting station, a photo op station, the gift shop that had many princess accessories options and the bar that had themed alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for purchase.

The train ride was smooth as we rode through country and city. The tables were decorated like a tea party should with cups ready for tea and water. A 3 course meal was served: a charcuterie board and a lunch all before a dessert tower of treats to eat before getting off the train. During the whole train ride, there were 4 different princesses that greeted each of the attendees, posing for photos and having a personalized conversation with each person. It was truly magical. I foresee us going again soon.

My only regret was that the lunch special was not as exciting as I was hoping it was going to be, but the experience we had with the lovely staff and the princesses helped compensate the lack of flavor in the food, which was none of the workers’ fault. (I had to put into consideration that the train ride itself was maybe an hour and a half maximum so crazy fancy meals were not going to be expected.)

Will recommend for others! We hope to try the Polar Express train experience soon.

Parking: We got there early enough to get close parking, but the whole parking lot wasn’t large to where you would be walking a long time to the door. Parking seemed a little close together, but if you’re considerate about space, you won’t hit other cars getting out.

Kid-friendliness: There is a gift shop available for all kids to look at souvenirs while adults look for souvenirs too. The staff were courteous, friendly and helpful.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp for you to gain access to the train depot building where there is hardwood floor inside.“

“Never been to Bardstown before, but suggested to eat here for lunch at one of the shops. I'm so glad we did! The inside is cozy with cute decor and a beautiful emarld couch at the table near the door. The service was fast and the food was out quickly. We ate the lunch special, and it was delicious! We did have to ask for a refill on our drinks, but I was impressed with small town Cafe. We will most certainly be back for more. ?“

“Tonight my future in-laws took my fiancé and I to dinner at Toogie’s before we get married tomorrow. Food was 10/10! Drinks were amazing! Staff was so caring and attentive! They truly made our night special. Thanks so much! We will be back for sure 💕“

“Catfish and coastal sampler cannot be beat! it makes Friday a very special day to enjoy Cracker Barrel!“

“Have went to Bardstown numerous times today we stopped and ate at Mammys had one of the best Bourbon burgers I've ever had sweet bourbon sauce the chips it came with were terrific my wife had the Kentucky hot brown and said it was great definitely eat there again Matt and Alicia Schuckert“

“Huddle House in Bardstown is a cozy diner that feels like home. The all-day breakfast and hearty burgers are delicious and super affordable. The staff is friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at ease. If you’re looking for a satisfying meal in a casual setting, this place is definitely worth checking out!“

“I came with friends for the barrel mixing experience, and we had some food and drinks. Start to finish it was a phenomenal experience.

While waiting for our experience time, we got snacks and drinks in the main room. There were no tables but we were able to sit near the lovely fireplace. I got the poutine which was excellent, as well as a delicious Manhatten.

The barrel mixing experience itself was amazing. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Bardstown distillery's history. The experience took place in their bourbon museum room which has an incredible collection of bottles that rivals the mixing experience itself.

The mixing activity was a lot of fun. We duplicates one of bardstowns own blends from constituent single barrel whiskeys, and then got to experiment with our own. It was a fun environment and everyone had a great time.

I'd come back and do the same experience with others, or happily do the distillery tour as well. This is a must-stop!“

“Great smash burger and very fast service! New potatoes are to die for! All bartenders and wait staff are exceedingly friendly!“

“The food is Amazing ‼️I would Recommend this club and restaurant to all my friends and family ‼️“

“Delicious pork chop dinner. Cool decor. very clean restaurant/ clean bathrooms. But the secret sauce here is our server, April. She was so pleasant and helpful in taking our order. Good people skills are priceless. Thanks April for showing up and making our dinner more enjoyable!“

“Amazing food! Spoony is one of the best guys in the world. His hospitality towards his guest is unparalleled. And don’t even get me started about the fried chicken! The “Colonel” over at “the old spinning bucket” has been put on notice! Thanks again, my friend & see ya’ soon.“

“Came here to eat today I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries and it came out fantastic everything came quick and didn't wait long at all and the food is delicious plus my server Emily was fantastic constantly checked to see how I was doing was very polite she kept my drink full and always kept a smile she really made me feel welcome so I recommend this place and I recommend Emily as your server she and the food are fantastic!!!!“

“The food and bread are amazing. I know people say restaurants have great food and all, but let me put it this way…after a few bites, my non-social media husband asked me “how do I post a review on Yelp?” We will definitely be back.“

“This is, without a doubt, my favorite Captain D's. The food is hot and delicious, and the portions are generous. The staff is very friendly, and the restaurant is kept clean (unlike others I've visited). Although I live in Louisville, I'll drive to Bardstown any day for the best! Highly recommended!“

“We are traveling from Milwaukee to Savannah and stopped over in Bardstown for a day. We enjoyed a wonderful evening and meal here. Bethany was an amazing server. The cocktails from the oldest bourbon bar in town were excellent. Our favorite parts of the meal were the cheddar biscuits and the yummy fried green tomatoes!“

“One of the best steakhouses I've ever been to. My ribeye was cooked perfectly, but the atmosphere and the service was impeccable. I'm traveling without my family right now, so I just sat at the bar, but hands down it was the best bartender and best service that I've had in a long time. I wish we had places like this in Indiana.“

“Our meal came out, and the southwest egg rolls were undercooked. Our server took them back right away and had new ones made for us. Then, the floor supervisor came to our table and apologized and adjusted our bill for us. Everyone was super nice. I would definitely go back.“