Restaurants in Ashland
Best Restaurants
Mexican • $
Italian • $
“I was very pleased with my service. Becca was very friendly and polite. Ty”
Hot Dogs • $
“have they closed down? I went by there a few times and they were closed”
Mexican • $
“The food was amazing and filling. The staff were sweet and efficient. My whole family fell in love with the food”
Mexican • $
“Las Lalis is by far the best Mexican food anywhere around. If you haven’t tried them yet, you need to.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Cafe • $
“The people that are running the place are so sweet and accomodating! The drinks were delicious! There are so many choices to choose from. The lady who took my order told me that if I didn’t like the drinks that I ordered she could remake something else I might would like instead as they are new and still trying to get the measurements right with the recipes but there was no need, they were so good! Highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed! 🫶🏼”
Mexican • $
“Great experience! Nice and clean! Staff very friendly and service was on point! Will definitely be back again! Love the salsa and chips ❤️”
Restaurants with Delivery
Mexican • $
“The food was amazing and filling. The staff were sweet and efficient. My whole family fell in love with the food”
Mexican • $
“Las Lalis is by far the best Mexican food anywhere around. If you haven’t tried them yet, you need to.”
Cafe • $
“The people that are running the place are so sweet and accomodating! The drinks were delicious! There are so many choices to choose from. The lady who took my order told me that if I didn’t like the drinks that I ordered she could remake something else I might would like instead as they are new and still trying to get the measurements right with the recipes but there was no need, they were so good! Highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed! 🫶🏼”
“Great experience! Nice and clean! Staff very friendly and service was on point! Will definitely be back again! Love the salsa and chips ❤️”
Buffet • $
“Crystal Moore is a wonderful person and a great cook,glad she is there”
Steak House • $$
“Very good sushi here and the fried rice looked amazing. I tried a variety of rolls and enjoyed them all. The Unagi was good. Very large pieces. Hot sake was on point. Very good Japanese fare for the area. The food is prepared Very well and the presentation is good. Staff was attentive and refilled water.if you live in the area add this place to your must go list. If you're passing through you can't go wrong with the sushi and rolls here.”
Barbecue • $
“110% recommend! Had my daughter's birthday dinner here and the food was great. A few small issues but were IMMEDIATELY resolved and so kind.”
Mexican • $
“My husband and I stopped in today for a quick bite and we were very impressed, the food was great and the staff was very welcoming and helpful since it was our first time visiting! We will definitely be back again soon!”
Pizza • $
“We avg 1 - 2 aweek either a Veg pizza or our fave Ital subs.. quality amt of toppings grt taste & very affordable price.. The others places just Dont or Cant be compared ! ☆☆☆☆☆ ?”
Chicken • $
“Incredible food! One of my favorite places in the area. Best chicken restaurant my husband and I have been to, hands down. Beats Raising Cane's by a landslide! Definitely going back!”
Buffet • $
“Crystal Moore is a wonderful person and a great cook,glad she is there”
Steak House • $$
“Very good sushi here and the fried rice looked amazing. I tried a variety of rolls and enjoyed them all. The Unagi was good. Very large pieces. Hot sake was on point. Very good Japanese fare for the area. The food is prepared Very well and the presentation is good. Staff was attentive and refilled water.if you live in the area add this place to your must go list. If you're passing through you can't go wrong with the sushi and rolls here.”
Barbecue • $
“110% recommend! Had my daughter's birthday dinner here and the food was great. A few small issues but were IMMEDIATELY resolved and so kind.”
Online Reservation Available
Steak House • $$
“Party of 8 this New Years evening! Our service was excellent! Luke was our waiter was awesome! Very attenative and pleasant ! Food was very good! We all enjoyed our visit!!”
Chinese • $
“Big portions! Little wait, tiny place really but the value is there. Don't be too shocked at the prices because you definitely get what you pay for! Loved the General Tso's, the food was so hot (temperature) that even after I got home with it I had to let it cool!”
Mexican • $
“My husband and I stopped in today for a quick bite and we were very impressed, the food was great and the staff was very welcoming and helpful since it was our first time visiting! We will definitely be back again soon!”
Pizza • $
“We avg 1 - 2 aweek either a Veg pizza or our fave Ital subs.. quality amt of toppings grt taste & very affordable price.. The others places just Dont or Cant be compared ! ☆☆☆☆☆ ?”
24 Hour Restaurants
Breakfast • $
“Hi there! We tried to leave a review on the website, but it kept rerouting to another location. This is for the Rt. 60 Ashland, KY location. Our daughter loves Waffle House and we make a point of it to go once a week. Kay has been our server each time we’ve visited and we wanted to say that she is a shining light. She is friendly and kind to us and other customers. She has made a point of it to leave a beautiful, encouraging note on our ticket each time & I’ve observed her taking a moment to write other customers a kind note as well. I’ve attached a picture of said note. There is so much tearing down & negativity around us, and I believe that we rise by lifting others. Kay is a special example of this & the world could use more people like her. I hope someone in management or corporate sees this & acknowledges her in the best way. Thank you for reading & have a wonderful day!”
Fast Food • $
“This morning I ordered the Big Breakfast.For the last few weeks,at various places and various door dash drivers,it's not been great.Im specifically calling out the person who made my breakfast this morning.It was beautiful!! It was so appreciated I am grateful.”
Chicken • $
“Incredible food! One of my favorite places in the area. Best chicken restaurant my husband and I have been to, hands down. Beats Raising Cane's by a landslide! Definitely going back!”
American • $
“May 8th, 2026 was our first visit, we had no idea what we were missing out on, this place is the perfect spot for whatever your situation, single, married couple night out or for the whole family, I strongly recommend Kel’s Tavern”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Got the Italian to compare against the nearby Jimmy John's, and it was FAR better. Even if JJ didn't screw up our order, I don't think it's likely they would've won. Bread and ingredients tasted much better.
Also picked up a Philly. Steak was very good, but if you order it be aware they don't include onions, you have to request them even though that's standard basically everywhere. That's on me for assuming, BUT, if they aren't including those things, they honestly should be loading up more meat and cheese. The ratio is sad otherwise.
Fries were not seasoned at all. No salt, or pepper, or anything which is a shame since otherwise they're decently cooked and we like the skin on fries.”
Takeout Restaurants
Bakery • $
“Cannot beat her lunch specials. my favorites are many, the various fudges, the pimento cheese spread, Chicken and dumplings rival my mother's. 😍”
Bakery • $
“Everything we got here was 100/10. They were super friendly and even told us we can make orders to be delivered to Columbus! I was so excited to find a good GF spot out here.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Got the Italian to compare against the nearby Jimmy John's, and it was FAR better. Even if JJ didn't screw up our order, I don't think it's likely they would've won. Bread and ingredients tasted much better.
Also picked up a Philly. Steak was very good, but if you order it be aware they don't include onions, you have to request them even though that's standard basically everywhere. That's on me for assuming, BUT, if they aren't including those things, they honestly should be loading up more meat and cheese. The ratio is sad otherwise.
Fries were not seasoned at all. No salt, or pepper, or anything which is a shame since otherwise they're decently cooked and we like the skin on fries.”
Bar & Grill • $
“I have had so many good things at Wings, but this sandwich is great!! It has a big chicken breast and the bacon and cheese make it 10/10! I”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Friends, my tummy was not having it today (nothing to do with the food). I had to go from the drive thru to the store 😂. The restroom was clean and they have the good toilet paper! Thanks for saving my life today Ashland Jimmy John’s! P.S. My sandwich was great too 😉.”
Italian • $
“Toscana soup has ZERO kale and the potatoes were sliced into gigantic entire slices the length of the potato instead of normal small pieces. The spaghetti didn’t have any sauce at all besides the small amounts attached to meatballs. They only gave us 3 packs of cheese for 4 meals and the salad was not as good as it normally is either with missing croutons. Service was excellent but food was not.”
Pizza • $
“Donatos first timer tonight AMAZING PIZZA!! We got a serious meat and a hot chicken & italian garlic breadsticks the ham was flakey and moist on the Serious Meat. NEVER had that on a pizza. PERFECT!!! And the Hot Chicken was probably the best pizza i have had in my life!! Ran over from Ironton and it was still perfect getting home. Thank you thank you Thank you!!”
Japanese • $
“The food is ALWAYS delicious! I have never had bad food from here! Try the dumplings and the hibachi chicken with rice!!”
Steak House • $$
“Visited the outback today we was in the Ashland area shopping & it was my birthday. The steaks was absolutely delicious & made exactly the way we ordered MW. We ordered a salad & bake potato for sides, very large salad and fresh & Potatoes was great! Our waiter went out of his way to see everything was great. Gave me a big Carrot cake & gift card for blooming onion to honor my birthday. Highly recommended! we will be back again!”
Fast Food • $
“They have awesome food & ice cream etc. I love the footlong hotdog, fries, BBQ sandwiches, & the milkshakes. Crisp's always have the best.”
Pizza • $
“First of all this is the best Giovanni's in Kentucky.... hands down..
I ordered from here quite frequently and I've always been happy..
Beat staff owner is awesome”
Coffee & Tea • $
“We stopped in for breakfast before church and thankfully we were able to go in! Too many choices to make at the drive thru. The staff was so friendly and courteous. Definitely our new Sunday breakfast stop over and above the old routine next door.”
Bar & Grill • $
“I have had so many good things at Wings, but this sandwich is great!! It has a big chicken breast and the bacon and cheese make it 10/10! I”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Friends, my tummy was not having it today (nothing to do with the food). I had to go from the drive thru to the store 😂. The restroom was clean and they have the good toilet paper! Thanks for saving my life today Ashland Jimmy John’s! P.S. My sandwich was great too 😉.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Hot Dogs • $
“have they closed down? I went by there a few times and they were closed”
Bakery • $
“Mom celebrated her 98th birthday today with 22 family members and a 12" double layer cake from Tipton's. The cake was decorated just like I requested and tasted great too.”
Coffee Shops • $
“I go every single day! 🤪 Mexi oat shaken espresso with vanilla cold foam is my go to it is by far the best drink to me and I hope it never goes away 🙏🏼🫠 my sons go too is the candied peppermint muddy!”
Chicken • $
“Granted it's a small place inside of a gas station but the food is good and the service is awesome if you find yourself in Ashland,ky find 29th street look for Clarks pump-n-shop in my opinion that's the best one it's always clean and has the best and kindest people working.
Kid-friendliness: They are very kid friendly I've seen them help kids find what they need their store runs smooth as butter”
Hot Dogs • $
“I finally tried Sam’s Hot Dog Stand for the first time, and I can’t believe I waited this long to check out such a regional staple. (Fun fact: Sam’s originally started just next door in Huntington.) I kept it simple with spicy sauce, mustard, and cheese. That spicy sauce really surprised me! It’s got a legit kick and a lot of flavor, not just heat. I also tried the bratwurst with kraut, spicy sauce, and jalapeños. The brat was juicy and the toppings worked really well together. The value stood out, too: 8 dogs total, including the brat, for $19. Everyone is full and happy. I was surprised to hear some people thought Sam’s was closed or didn’t know it was there. That’s a shame, because the service was fast and genuinely friendly, and this place deserves to be in regular rotation. They’re also on DoorDash. 📍 3510 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY”
Steak House • $$
“Excellent food, service and so friendly, tonight we had the pleasure of meeting the Manager Chris who was such a interesting man and a wonderful reflection of the way he runs this establishment, by the way his staff interact with their clients, our server was Sonya, what a beautiful person she was, so caring and full of suggestions, lucky she had a little more time to spend talking to us as we ate later, and it wasn’t to busy. We love that we found longhorn steak house it’s the best, and Sonya has been the best server we have had in the USA, we are from Australia and we would her to come visit us in Australia.”
Seafood • $
“Great food, clean restaurant, and the friendliest employees! The menu was so large and the prices were unbeatable. Will definitely be back! 10/10!”
Bar & Grill • $
“Chicken faiita wrap was very tasty. Served with sour cream and salsa. Order of home made chips. Husband had Ruben and tater tots. Food hot fresh and devious. Place was cold server turned fan off and it was comfortable. Only one server needed a little help. Took pay at table. Will visit again”
Cheesesteaks • $
“Everyone’s always so nice and moves as fast as possible. Everything is always clean and the food tastes amazing. Never had any complaints, been coming here for over a decade”
Ice Cream Shop • $$
“My daughter just loves to paint and eat ice cream all in the same spot! Highly recommend!”
Pizza • $
“Great service and Alyssa is great to work with! We had about 30 people from Blazer’s class of 1984 and service was superb! They even decorated the tables with “welcome class of 1984”.”
Pizza • $
“Great salad bar and Drake makes the best Bavarian crème pizza dessert ever!!! Thanks again Drake for always fixing me a fresh Bavarian crème pizza!!”
Italian • $
“Toscana soup has ZERO kale and the potatoes were sliced into gigantic entire slices the length of the potato instead of normal small pieces. The spaghetti didn’t have any sauce at all besides the small amounts attached to meatballs. They only gave us 3 packs of cheese for 4 meals and the salad was not as good as it normally is either with missing croutons. Service was excellent but food was not.”
Pizza • $
“Donatos first timer tonight AMAZING PIZZA!! We got a serious meat and a hot chicken & italian garlic breadsticks the ham was flakey and moist on the Serious Meat. NEVER had that on a pizza. PERFECT!!! And the Hot Chicken was probably the best pizza i have had in my life!! Ran over from Ironton and it was still perfect getting home. Thank you thank you Thank you!!”
Cheap Eats
Bakery • $
“Nice employees, kept very clean and orderly, not busy at all, good for getting a couple of items, pretty affordable, and easy to find things in.
Update: Selection of Wonder Brownie Doughnuts and frosted honey buns are yumtastic, and Dave's Killer Bread raisin bagels are really delicious. I'm surprised that there is no ice cream, frozen desserts, or custards. Still, in terms of items to choose from, the assortment is fine for the size, and it is a satisfactory experience to visit this sweet little bakery.”
Pizza • $
“We love coming to the Ashland Giovanni’s! Everybody is so nice and the food is wonderful!!! The workers are awesome!!”
Cafe • $
“My mom ate the Tuscan chicken salad and I had the chicken salad croissant while visiting my grandma. Delicious.... finished with some chocolate fudge.”
Bakery • $
“I had an absolutely incredible experience thanks to Hanna! She is so kind and helpful and went out of her way to provide the best service possible! So glad such a talented individual was able to help me create the perfect cookie cake for my best friend!”
Mexican • $
“good food, fast service, pleasant atmosphere. the men's restroom reeks of urine though. that aside, great place to eat”
Pizza • $
“This place has been going down hill for a long time. Both in quality and affordability. Thankfully Kaylie customer service was impeccable and saved this location a customer.”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Got my mom a 70th birthday cake! They did a fantastic job and mom loved it!”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Extremely clean and well organized , food looked Fresh and well stocked which I almost never expect at nearly close somewhere . Shellie was happy , smiling and attentive and took great care of me . My sandwiches looked so good I wanted to post pictures it was food art ! Great job Shellie !”
Cafe • $
“Well done, Panera! Always fast, friendly service, great food, and a spotless environment! Thanks to your wonderful management and staff🥰”
Coffee Shops • $
“Great service! They remembered my name after 1 visit. 💯%”
Hamburger • $
“The quality of our local steak and shakes have significantly improved along with the staff. Much cleaner, tastes better, and even seems more filling than it used to. On top of that the new company policies like banning microwaves, beef tallow for their fried goods, and grass fed beef for the burgers. It went downhill a while ago but I can definitely say it has done a complete 360 and has honestly been one of our families favorite quick fast food locations now. Definitely better than McDonald's.”
Fast Food • $
“I'm surprised the ratings aren't higher for this Dairy Queen. It's actually very good. I visited on June 4, 2023 and once before that. I can't complain, I got a three piece chicken tender meal with a fudge sundae for $7. I was surprised to be served gravy with the tenders so I asked for barbecue dipping sauce. The first time I asked for an extra one and was charged $.75 which wasn't bad for the size of the sauce. I don't eat gravy but I did try it and it was actually good. I don't think I've ever had white gravy(it was sausage gravy I think, that's what it tasted like. Overall, I was pleased. I didn't like the sprite, it was watery and didn't taste real good so I went back in and got some ice in my Bubba container.”
Steak House • $$
“Party of 8 this New Years evening! Our service was excellent! Luke was our waiter was awesome! Very attenative and pleasant ! Food was very good! We all enjoyed our visit!!”
Japanese • $
“The food is ALWAYS delicious! I have never had bad food from here! Try the dumplings and the hibachi chicken with rice!!”
Steak House • $$
“Visited the outback today we was in the Ashland area shopping & it was my birthday. The steaks was absolutely delicious & made exactly the way we ordered MW. We ordered a salad & bake potato for sides, very large salad and fresh & Potatoes was great! Our waiter went out of his way to see everything was great. Gave me a big Carrot cake & gift card for blooming onion to honor my birthday. Highly recommended! we will be back again!”
Sandwich Shop • $
“This is one the best subway locations in the Tri-State!! The food is always fresh, delicious and the service is always a 10/10!! The girls are some of the friendliest people!”
Fast Food • $
“They have awesome food & ice cream etc. I love the footlong hotdog, fries, BBQ sandwiches, & the milkshakes. Crisp's always have the best.”
Latest Reviews
Chicken • $
“I came into kfc on 12-29-2022 and the cashier at the counter was very friendly and she took my order and made it quick and she asked me if I needed anything else and i was glad that she made sure I had everything i needed. The name on the receipt was Jessica. So I just wanted to let the boss of the Russell kfc store know that she was a great cashier and she was friendly and very helpful.”
Pizza Delivery • $
“Stopped in to pick up pizza for my house full of children on a whim. We got TERRIFIC customer service with smiling faces from Dustin and Rebecca. They both had gone above and beyond to make sure they suggested the best deals for the best prices. I can't dote on those two enough. Every single time I've been to that particular store, those specific employees are always willing to help with kindness, and humor along the journey. The pizzas were perfect for my picky eaters. I'd choose this particular pizza place over any others just for the experience and customer service these two throw in for free. Thank you DUSTIN AND REBECCA!”
Steak House • $$
“Party of 8 this New Years evening! Our service was excellent! Luke was our waiter was awesome! Very attenative and pleasant ! Food was very good! We all enjoyed our visit!!”
Steak House • $$
“Visited the outback today we was in the Ashland area shopping & it was my birthday. The steaks was absolutely delicious & made exactly the way we ordered MW. We ordered a salad & bake potato for sides, very large salad and fresh & Potatoes was great! Our waiter went out of his way to see everything was great. Gave me a big Carrot cake & gift card for blooming onion to honor my birthday. Highly recommended! we will be back again!”
Pizza • $
“Since the New GM took over you can tell the difference in the food and service. its top level!”
Pizza • $
“We avg 1 - 2 aweek either a Veg pizza or our fave Ital subs.. quality amt of toppings grt taste & very affordable price.. The others places just Dont or Cant be compared ! ☆☆☆☆☆ ?”
“Great experience! Nice and clean! Staff very friendly and service was on point! Will definitely be back again! Love the salsa and chips ❤️”
Vegetarian • $
“Love this place I have breakfast here many many times I love the staff especially Emily she cares about my granddaughter I’ll be back”
Bakery • $
“Mom celebrated her 98th birthday today with 22 family members and a 12" double layer cake from Tipton's. The cake was decorated just like I requested and tasted great too.”
Bar & Grill • $
“I have had so many good things at Wings, but this sandwich is great!! It has a big chicken breast and the bacon and cheese make it 10/10! I”
Pizza Delivery • $
“Y'all are amazing my saving grace when a busy day don't stop amazing job y'all thank you”
Most Popular Restaurants
Comfort Food • $
“Coleslaw, broccoli, corn, shrimp, and monte cristo were all good. Ribeye cooked as ordered but husband said it was so chewy. I took a bite, the more you chewed the bigger it got. Service was good and atmosphere was. Restrooms were clean.”
Buffet • $
“You know I was in the mood for some inexpensive Chinese buffet while we were in town looking around at the mall. And this location has everything you'd want.
They have clean nice tables. A gigantic expansive selection of seafood, Chinese Japanese, some Thai dishes. They also have some Western food, desserts, and soups.
Out of all the buffets that we've had on our trip in this area, this one's got to be the more inexpensive.
They also have one of those bathrooms. That's clearly seen some battles. Yet at the same time they do a great job of keeping it clean.”
American • $
“I love this location, but I have to say today was by FAR my best experience to date! Our waiter was Oscar, and when I tell you that beautiful person deserves a raise or promotion I mean it with my whole heart! He made our child feel at ease ordering for the first time EVER! He was so friendly and his general vibe was perfect. I will be back, and ask for his section every single time!! Thank you Oscar, im so glad to have met you today!”
Fast Food • $
“This morning I ordered the Big Breakfast.For the last few weeks,at various places and various door dash drivers,it's not been great.Im specifically calling out the person who made my breakfast this morning.It was beautiful!! It was so appreciated I am grateful.”
Hamburger • $
“The quality of our local steak and shakes have significantly improved along with the staff. Much cleaner, tastes better, and even seems more filling than it used to. On top of that the new company policies like banning microwaves, beef tallow for their fried goods, and grass fed beef for the burgers. It went downhill a while ago but I can definitely say it has done a complete 360 and has honestly been one of our families favorite quick fast food locations now. Definitely better than McDonald's.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Great service! They remembered my name after 1 visit. 💯%”
Japanese • $$
“Had a great time. Food was great and chef. Was great 😊”
Pizza • $
“We love coming to the Ashland Giovanni’s! Everybody is so nice and the food is wonderful!!! The workers are awesome!!”
Burgers • $
“I don't have an issue with BK. Nor do I want to see anyone disciplined, but trained. The lid on my hot coffee wasn't on well this morning, resulting in me getting it dumped all in my lap as I received it at the drive-thru window. Now, that happens. I'm not even upset about that. Those lids can be tricky. But the worker clearly sees what's happened. I'm desperately reaching the cup back to her begging for napkins to help get this hot coffee off of me. But she goes ahead and starts taking a full order from a car behind me while looking right at me.... I even asked her at one point, "You're more concerned about taking an order?" Still no help. She continued to take the order and stand there. Once she finally finished with the order she did walk over to get napkins. I'm just requesting, PLEASE BK, train your workers to prioritize. Noone wants to be sitting at a pickup window where you're unable to open their door & get out to get hot coffee off of you. A little customer service in a situation like that is more than appreciated.”
New Restaurants
American • $
“May 8th, 2026 was our first visit, we had no idea what we were missing out on, this place is the perfect spot for whatever your situation, single, married couple night out or for the whole family, I strongly recommend Kel’s Tavern”
Bakery
“I have loved everything I have gotten from this bakery. They made a custom cake for my mother’s 80th birthday and it was absolutely perfect. They also have amazing specialty cookies.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“What’s not to love about Penn Station? It’s such a great spot. We popped in recently and had a great experience! The space is nice and roomy, the staff is super friendly, and the food is consistently top-notch. And, of course, the cookies are a must-try. Definitely stop by if you get the chance!”
Southern • $
“Great food, nice atmosphere, one of the few places open on Sunday evening in Ashland where you can get food. Quick service we both did wings and a soup. I had the chili and 10 wings with split with dry coating and wet coating. Both were very tasty and the wings were cooked right! Would I eat here again? Yes. Maybe try something else as the menu is very good. We walked there so I don't know about parking for sure but I think there is a lot that is available.”
Italian • $$
“Two meals. Chicken Alfredo was good. Friend got Filet with garlic mashed potatoes... They were cold. Took entirely too long to be served asparagus in place of potatoes. However, Emma made it right by offering free dessert. Took a long time to get dessert too! Just be sure to have plenty of time to spend here.”
Chicken • $
“This is our second time eating there. The first time we went early in the day and the chicken was great. This time we went about 9 which is a hour before they close and the chicken was so juicy, fries were great, the bread was fresh. Everything was so good! We definitely will be back for a 3rd time;)”
Bakery
“amazing food, the workers were really sweet. whoever was working this morning was the sweetest girl ever. i seen her working hard to make fresh pretzels and i've seen her doing it before. the pretzels stay fresh, they're made throughout the day. i loved the pepperoni bites, they were perfect.”
“Great food, excellent service! Can’t get any better!”