15 Best American Restaurants near Hardin

“1st off...our server (Mariah) was great! She was attentive but not intrusive. 5 stars! My wife and I had the catfish (Blackened for her and fried for me), loaded baked potato, and mayo slaw. The slaw was epic. We truly enjoyed it. The fried fish was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The blackened fish unfortunately was very dry and way under seasoned. The worst part of the meal was the baked potato. The potato was room temp at best and the cheese was not melted at all. Overall a 3 star experience.“

“My wife and I decided to sample the food here after a day spent at the Homeplace. Honestly, we weren't expecting more than edible food at tolerable prices. Turns out we set our sights far too low. We both ordered the 6 oz. rib-eye, Pittsburgh style and couldn't have been more delighted. They were fantastic, as were the staff. Everyone was incredibly helpful and friendly. My wife is a restaurant manager, and for the first time ever she asked that a separate gratuity be brought straight to the chef. Aurora Landing Restaurant isn't just OK food with a view. This is destination dining. Great people, terrific food and a fabulous view.“

“We had a group of 15 and they accommodated us very quickly and got us seated. Everyone in the group thought the food was delicious (I had the fish and it was perfect!)! Highly recommend!“

“This location is an award-winning fast food restaurant in Murray. Without question the best service of any restaurant anywhere on the planet. I don’t know how the manager chooses his people, but they’re all friendly and efficient. The butter burgers are stellar.“

“If you’re within 50 miles of Benton, Kentucky heck, even 100 do yourself a favor and get to this little slice of heaven: a small, family-owned diner that completely stole my heart and appetite. I stumbled upon it by chance and ended up eating there four days in a row. Not once did I repeat a meal, and not once was I anything less than blown away. Every dish was a knockout, but two things deserve their own spotlight: the hush puppies and the smoked meatloaf. The hush puppies are crispy, golden bites of joy perfectly seasoned, not greasy, and made with love you can taste. But the smoked meatloaf? That’s in a league of its own. It’s got that perfect smoky flavor, tender as a brisket, I’d drive the full 50 miles just for that. And just when I thought it couldn’t get better, Billy walks out with dessert. I’m convinced he’s got magic in those hands because his desserts aren’t just the best in the county, they’re the best in Kentucky. Homemade pies, cakes. each one better than the last. If you go and don’t save room for dessert, you’re doing it wrong. What really made this place special, though, was the people. The staff treated me like family from the moment I walked in. They remembered my name, asked about my day, and made me feel like I was more than just a customer, I was a guest at their table. The warmth and hospitality here is something you don’t find often, and it’s genuine. So here’s the deal: if you’re anywhere near Benton, make the trip. This diner isn’t just a place to eat it’s an experience, a memory. I’ll be back every chance I get.“

“good delicious food and friendly staff/service :)“

“Excellent food and service!“

“The bbq sandwich is wonderful!“

“Friendly staff and excellent food and atmosphere!!!“

“good delicious food and friendly staff/service :)“

“We just ate here for the first time and it was AWESOME! Such a nice atmosphere with Christian music and the food was GREAT! The owners were the sweetest and honestly anyone that’s ever left a negative review should get jail time! The sweetest folks ever are running this place and the food is made with love! 10/10“

“My family just ate here after a rainy Murray football game. The restaurant looks nice inside and the food was great! Great value with great service. We will be back for sure! Highly recommended.“

“Me and a friend went to lunch for his birthday we got the fried chicken plate it was cold we sent it back and they sent out the same pieces of chicken still cold we know it was the same because I had pulled it open to show them and that's the same piece I got back“

“Me and my friend eat at Waffle House at least once a week, and we absolutely love it! The workers there are so sweet and funny, they always make us feel welcome. The food is always super filling and delicious. We especially love going during the 11pm to 3am shift—it’s the best vibe! Waffle House is definitely our go-to spot.“

“Have only had it once in the year I've lived here. It was good, but the only little complaint is that it was a bit to greasy and there was a bit to much breading on the fish. Other than that, I enjoyed it. Fries were great, coleslaw was delicious, and hush puppies were great. Didn't really taste all that amazing after eating the rest the next day, but that's how most fish and sea food is, gotta eat right out the water or freshly cooked. Just a little tip... let the fish sit in the fry basket for a minute or so and drain the oil and grease off and go a bit lighter on the breading so it actually sticks to the fish. Great job though!“