45 Best American Restaurants in Bowling Green

“This is my absolute favorite place in Bowling Green .. My gang and I are regulars here, and they have the sweetest crew in the world .. ❤️“

“Culver's always delivers. Its been awhile since I've been near one and I forgot how perfect their sweet tea is made! I am very particular in that regard. Staff was excellent and the food was fast, hot, and exactly as I ordered it. If you've never been, I highly recommend you ruin yourself for the fast food market. 10/10“

“The food was delicious and filling, we had to get to-go box for leftovers.“

“The food was incredible. The staff were friendly. The portions were very generous. The owner even came out to say Happy Anniversary to me and my wife.“

“Grear Place and Great food, was amazing. Wife loved this restaurant. Will definitely be back next time in Bowling Green Ky.“

“One of the best burgers I’ve had in KY and great French fries! Good atmosphere too.“

“excellent food and our server Ashley was amazing!“

“Wow!! Great food and service. I had never had a chicken salad melt and it may have changed my life 😊 my husband had the blackberry grilled cheese and he loved it. We both had the blueberry lemonade and even it was phenomenal. Perfect sweet potato fries. The young lady that served us was very polite and friendly.“

“love the fact it's an old house, we sat down and service was great and fast. Best burger I've had in a long time, got the bistro burger. little bummed there's no kid menu but we made it work. my Fiance got the Henry Bain burger and she loved it as well. We got the back berry cobbler and it was good too. Definitely eat here again. 10/10“

“231 bar is one of those places where you see it and think, this could be terrible or the one if the best places in town. It's the later. Stop in on a Fri or weekend night and get some of the smoked ribs, you'll be glad you did. The burgers are also cooked and seasoned fantastically. The fries look strange but they are strangely some of the best fries we have ever had. Crisp on the out side, soft in the middle, light seasoning... They are like sliced up JoJos and fried to perfection. The wings are absolutely fantastic, the bourbon glaze? Forget about it. The staff are warm and welcoming and fun, it's where the locals go and it's where you should be as well.“

“Great, great, great food! I had the steak and eggs and the husband had Teresa’s breakfast! Absolutely wonderful service and food!!!“

“The food here was the best food we have eaten in a long time. The breakfast is flame. No capping. Please try it out if you are hungry for a good breakfast.. Jamie was pretty cool.“

“Our band King Kool played at the Spillway last night and I cannot say enough about the fantastic staff! Good food, great vibes, nice people and a real professional set up! Thank you all so much!“

“their food is always superb and freshly prepared. I will always support this place 🫶“

“Had Gerard’s for the first time on Wednesday and will definitely be back! Our waitress was so kind and prompt, the food was delicious, and the owner was incredibly nice. We had excellent service, a great lunch, and a tour of the new bar area. Best restaurant experience we’ve had in years!“

“Not far off interstates- WORTH THE DETOUR! Pull over for some delicious, well cooked, tasty food. Good portions. Definitely the “BANG FOR YOUR BUCK “ budget friendly pricing. Good service. Homestyle goodness. The catfish is DIVINE. The veggies are full of flavor.“

“You can do pick-up or dine-in. We have gotten burgers, pizza & salad. All are cooked/made exactly as specified in the menu or as requested. The ingredients were fresh & hot. Our food was ready in no time & at a great price. The food tasted so good! We always love to support local. We will definitely be back & would highly recommend dining here.“

“I sometimes eat here at the cafe in the morning for breakfast. It is an awesome buffet in the morning and always great food. Staff is always warm and friendly. I would recommend this to anyone either staying at the hotel, or just wanting to enjoy a great breakfast buffet. Just remember when the hotel is full to realize there will be a wait, but most other times you can get set pretty easily. So, for sure check this place out!“

“Just gotta say the staff makes the experience, friendly out going and quick to serve. Had breakfast twice at this location and the service was consistently good!“

“We enjoyed the steaks, sampled several sides and deserts. Everything was delicious!!! My favorite was the bread with the cheese and honey, I could have made a meal out of it alone. The beer cheese and the pimento, country ham wontons were delicious as well. Several Broadbent products were incorporated into the selections. All of those were outstanding. Great Experience! Loved our waitress and beautiful atmosphere!“

“Great service and great food!“

“We dined at The Bistro Thursday 12-2-2022. We sat at the bar which we found to be warm and cozy . Our server was Kelan . Kelan was our bartender, waiter, and food advisor. Kelan was spot on with his recommendations . We found the wedge and Caesar salads to be delicious. The chicken piccata was superb as was black grouper. The dessert, chocolate Bailey’s mousse cake was mouth watering! Kelan’s service, efficiency , and friendliness were a delight to experience . Thanks to Kelan! Dick and Sue“

“Nice, clean hotel. Beds were comfortable.
Quiet, soft-close doors including the exterior door which is nice.
The refrigerator does have a freezer compartment - YAY!

Few things to note:
This hotel does not offer complimentary bottled water - they sell you smart water so bring your own if you don’t want to pay the astronomical mark up.

Water pressure is terrible.

The room is dark. Low light with the bedside lamps. The desk lighting that surrounds the tv gives adequate light but no direct light for the desk. The room is very dark without the desk lights on.“

“Great environment and food!“

“We went tonight for husband's birthday. We had a great dinner. Everything was delicious. Our waitress was Cassandra. She was great! If we needed ANYTHING she got it in a timely manner. She had several tables but she was on top of her game!“

“Best Waffle House I’ve ever been to! I was pleasantly surprised with our experience. The food was cooked exactly to order. The most impressive part was that the service was better than what I’ve had in years at any restaurant. Every seat was full and the waitress was so attentive she made us feel like the only ones there.“

“The food was good but our server is what made the experience top notch. She was all over everything! She's a keeper! Sarah with the cute black hair and amazing smile. Keep up the excellent service.“

“We love this place.It's one of the best in bowling green! Food is delicious and consistent, quiet enough to have a visit with whoever you're with, servers are wonderful!
Of all the cheddars in USA, this is officially 3rd from the top!“

“We had a great experience at this Waffle House, waitresses and cook were super friendly, and when the power went out in the entire area due to the snowstorm, they still treated us exceptionally. When we left, they made sure we had to go coffees.“

“I love this Cracker Barrel so much the food is always amazing the two carry out girls Jewell and Brittany are the best !!!!! My order is always correct I highly recommend this store ! This is the bowling green Kentucky location“

“Sarah and Kendra are absolutely amazing bartenders and know just how we like our drinks! So welcoming and friendly! Just love seeing there sweet faces! And if y’all want a GREAT DJ you have to come out and see DJ DIZZY! by far one of the best DJ’s. Very friendly, plays a great variety of music and always had a good following! Come out and see my people!“

“Absolutely Killer!!! Got The Mango Habenero & Dry Rub Nashville Hot Chicken Wings The All
American Burger Chicken Tenders For Both Kids to split!! Fried Pickles & Fried Mushrooms For appetizers EVERYTHING was absolutely Top Shelf!!
Service was impeccable!!! A Very Rare Trait!!
You can watch football all day on 9000 screens lol“

“Me and my husband came in starving and Liz, the bartender, recommended the mini-cheeseburgers ($8.00 Special). Came with all the fixin's and fries. We've never had a better burger -seasoned well, juicy and hot! Highlight of our trip from south Al to east NY“

“We haven’t been to Overtime in a long time, but we had Peyton during our most recent visit. She was an amazing server. She kept our drinks filled, food arrived in a timely manner and our orders were correct, and she checked in several times throughout our visit. Food was excellent and met our expectations. All of this and she was working on her birthday!! We will be back!“

“Bar tender is a barrel of laughs and the food is great!“

“Been picking up door dash orders from various locations and finally trying it. This is about the best chicken tenders I've had. Ranch is good too. My order was hot, fast, and yummy!“

“We really enjoy eating here! Food is so flavorful ( the Birria is my favorite) and the staff are so kind/fun! Prices are also very reasonable.“

“I ate here with my wife and 3 kids. The service was on it! Our drinks stayed full,the food was served hot(our steaks were AMAZING),the staff was attentive and kept our kids entertained! We will definitely be back again and again. Thank you.“

“Excellent dining experience! We have been patrons of Shogun since they first came to BG! Thank you Ronnie for all of your hard work and customer service!“

“The food here is always good. It isn't too expensive and the customer service that was provided when I visited was great as well. The food is cooked within a reasonable amount of time and as I stated before, it is always good. I would highly recommend this place if you like good food and you are on a budget.“

“The food was s fresh, the person taking the order and at the window was patient and so polite. Even after driving 10 min my fish and shrimp were crispy.

Bonus for you if you have coupons, bc add one can make the meals pricey really quick.“

“Old style diner feel, look. No more table service for years. The kiosks are there to place the order yourself and pay. The strange button for TIP was confusing! Were they going to TIP me!?
I placed the order , I paid the bill. I even had to go to the counter to retrieve my own order! So, TIP ... sorry, I did not see where it came into play. The food however felt fresh, was hot and tasty.“

“We had a wonderful dining experience here and can't recommend it enough. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome and at ease. The menu offered plenty of appealing options, and everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations without ever rushing us. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxed, perfect for a leisurely meal. Portions were generous and prices were fair for the quality. By the end of the night we were full, happy, and already planning our return. A genuinely excellent restaurant that gets all the details right.“

“Sat at the table in an empty restaurant at 1:45 pm. waited almost 15 minutes before someone came to get our drink order. Coffee served and was told 1 waitress for the entire restaurant all morning. Was also told there was no manager. This person was not a server. She took our order. Waitress came out and said no English muffins for the Benedict. I said to make it a biscuit instead on the side. 27 minutes since we placed our order. If the food isn't here in 3 minutes, we are leaving. She had 45 seconds to spare. Not happy. the best part was the hash browns. Nice and crispy. The eggs Benedict was sorry. No English muffins. Asked for biscuit on the side. Nope. egg, spinach, pesto tomatoes, etc., right on top. the Hollandaise sauce was watery, thin, but tasted pretty good. Discovered the manager was walking out the door when our order was put in. The cook also decided to quit at that same time, so the manager had to come back in and cook our order. Guess that's why the Hollandaise sauce quality failed. Oh, well. We lost over an hour on the road for all this drama. Again, oh, we'll. we'll be home sometime tomorrow, and we never have to go there again.“

“However: a door dash or other delivery person shouldn't have to get in the regular customer line to pick up an order. I stood to the side for several minutes, phone and order bag in hand/visible, waiting for someone to acknowledge me. I know they were busy and I didn't want to holler out or wave my phone at somebody or stick it in their face as I've heard some dashers do. But there was someone running out orders, whom I'd hoped would see that I was waiting for such. We are on time limits and can get contract violations even if we "tell" the app that the place is busy. I finally gave up and got in the line which by then had dwindled down.“