18 Best American Restaurants in Bardstown

“A great trip with our party of six. Don't hesitate to enjoy the great service, food and atmosphere this organization gives you. Our server Cami was professional, attending and pleasant in her handling of our meal service. Accolades to the entire staff for this train ride.“

“First time in this town. I parked right in front of the enterance. Sat down at the counter. Ordered the special of the day, roast beef. Enjoyed the buttery green beans. Loved the antique chandler. The twins running the place were on top of everything. Great service. It was difficult to not get a slice of pie that was staring at me on the counter. They had several flavors and making the choice was the problem.“

“A must try! Bardstown KY💖“

“Great service Christmas Eve!!!“

“Stopped in the other day before a tour at HH. Might have been the best breakfast I ever had. Chicken fried steak was incredible….and those biscuits were fresh and fluffy. If I lived close I might eat there every day. Very friendly and welcoming staff, great atmosphere and decor. I would say its a “must-stop” for anyone visiting the area!“

“A menu with much breakfast and lunch/dinner variety from which to choose. We were there for breakfast. I got the Golden Waffle meal with scrambled eggs, bacon and waffle. Everything was cooked/prepared perfectly. Our waitress was very nice. A place where we will dine again.“

“This distillery was founded in 2016 as a fully-formed concept -- to make good bourbon, obviously, but function as a Napa Valley-style tour destination, along with a high-end restaurant onsite. They have really succeeded on all fronts. The bourbons are good and the tour is fun and informative. You start in a tasting room, where you sample four products, with careful commentary so you understand the differences, then you walk to the distillery, with a headset allowing you to hear your guide clearly. You get to taste the product at the clear-alcohol moonshine phase, then go into one of the non-climate-controlled warehouses, to taste a full-proof bourbon straight from the barrel. And like all good tours, you end up in the gift shop.
From there our little party went to lunch at the restaurant. I was ready for a glass of wine by then, perfectly paired to a beautifully cooked and very tasty catfish dish. The restaurant is well-lit with high-ceilings and low noise levels.
We then summoned the Bardstown Taxi Company, sitting at the outdoor bar while we waited -- indicating this is would be nice place for an evening drink -- to return to our hotel to rest.“

“Willett was our absolute favorite tour that we went on during our trip to Bardstown. Our guide was so personable and knowledgeable, and I especially loved that they space out the tastings rather than doing them all at once. This really helped prevent flavor fatigue and kept the tour engaging. Booking a reservation at the bar is an absolute must. The egg salad sandwich was phenomenal, and my husband said the pan con tomate was the best he's ever had. Highly recommend ordering and Artichoke Hold at the bar as well.“

“I had a great experience at The Grill at Maywood! The atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was excellent. Sarah, our server, was absolutely wonderful—friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. I ordered the chicken wrap, and it was delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“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.“

“I ate there this weekend, the meatloaf and banana pudding was amazing. Great service as well. We will definitely be back.“

“I tried this place before but my first time at this particular location. I did not like this place the last time I tried it which had been a couple of years ago. I thought i would give it a second chance . Glad I did the wings was great had the atomic with ghost pepper ranch. It was absolutely awesome. Had the sampler for app the onion rings was good pickles was ok and the mozzarella sticks was ok. The girl that served us was not the best In The world. She was friendly. But a little slow on the drinks and was kinda short on A couple of questions we asked. But she was very nice. The visit was good. I would definitely go back.“

“Come back every year and never disappoints! We’d love to see your pickle chips back on the menu though!!! They are the best we’ve had! Love the sour beer flights!“

“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!“

“Just left there…….with our to go food. I went inside and looked at the place, very clean even at the condiments table and drink dispenser. Very pleased with that, and our food was good. The young girl was very pleasant and neat in appearance 👍 I will go back.“

“The Old Talbott Tavern is the world's oldest Bourbon Bar & apparently has recieved numerous accolades & awards over many years & with it being built in the late 1700's it has had many notable guests such as Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln, Jesse James & others so that in itself is worth a stop for any history buff.

Once we entered we absolutely loved the old time charm with the really thick stone walls & heavy timber ceilings yet cozy at the same time.

We ended up ordering the Shrimp & Grits as well as the Pulled Pork Platter. Everything was served in short order & was excellent.

The service was good & the prices were fair. My only complaint about the restaurant was that it was an overly loud atmosphere which made it a little difficult to hear the servers & your dinner mate but I guess they can't do much about that.

Overall it was a fantastic experience & we will most certainly return next time we find ourselves in beautiful Bardstown Kentucky.“

“Do yourself a favor and ask for Calista! She is an amazing server, and my kids absolutely love her!“

“we went on the training days. very good food and the servers were friendly“