We stopped in for dinner at Home Town Roots and had an amazing experience from start to finish. We began with drinks at the bar — the gin and tonic was perfectly balanced, and the wine selection was absolutely spectacular.
For dinner, we tried the salmon patties with loaded mashed potatoes, and I honestly didn’t know that combination could taste that good. The salmon patties were phenomenal — tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. We also had the fried catfish served with balsamic-glazed Brussels sprouts and French fries, and I can confidently say the catfish was as good as any I’ve had throughout the South.
The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, with everyone in great spirits. A special shout-out to Jax and Austin behind the bar — they were attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better.
This is a gem for our community — a place I’d absolutely recommend to anyone looking for excellent food, great service, and a comfortable, hometown vibe. Ok
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina Cossitt
Waited 40 mins for the food everything was cold. And for it to cost as much as it does the food definitely shouldn't of been cold !!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Nachos
Yele Chunzi
The food is great! Love the fried chicken, brussel sprouts, shrimps and grits. Our host Victoria is super friendly, gives us best recommendations and really passionate about helping us. Thank you 🤍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Vicky Courtney
Great place to eat! Lots of food with great prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David hammers
Were there Friday night. Dinner was Excellent, wait was Minimal. Regina was our Waitress. She was Absolutely 💯 Perfect!!! Spot on for refills and Was Very Friendly & couldn’t ask for Any Better .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg Shera
Amazing high end southern food. Great prices! Well worth a trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dennis Griffeth
After a six hour drive from Atlanta, this place really hit the spot! Can't recommend enough if you're in the area, and worth the trip if you're not! The cornbread at the table is to die for and the pimento cheese fritters are amazing! Be sure to try the southern steak bowl too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gerald Rightmyer
Great cornbread and tasty meatloaf!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Travis Smith
I love this place!! Been eating here since they first opened several years back!! Love the owner and his mother's hospitality! Especially when i order the delicious steak they have! And the drink menu of bourbon is AMAZING! One of the greatest spots in Henderson KY!! Highly Recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eddie Goebel
One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. We had the pleasure of having Travis as our server and I have literally never had better service in my life. The love and care he put into his job was second to none. I could go on, but I think you just need to experience the this place for yourself- ask for Travis!
The food was absolutely delicious. I had the Cod fish with fries... the cornbread is the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jalapeno Cornbread, House Salad, Pulled Pork
Susie Newton
We had a delectable meal at Hometown Roots last night! I had the shrimp civeche with their homemade chips. The shrimp dish was so refreshing and I loved the herbs added to it. Our server was the BEST! He was a jolly guy with a beaming personality and kept our drinks filled, and attended to our every need! I wish I had asked him his name. (We told him about a different restaurant and the bad experience we had there)
My husband and I took the key lime dessert home. It was a very special dessert! I’ve never had any key lime dessert that was this great! The attention to detail on the dessert was impressive. Even the mint leaf had edible gold on it. Simply amazing!! Hometown Roots, you have it all!!
We stopped in for dinner at Home Town Roots and had an amazing experience from start to finish. We began with drinks at the bar — the gin and tonic was perfectly balanced, and the wine selection was absolutely spectacular.
For dinner, we tried the salmon patties with loaded mashed potatoes, and I honestly didn’t know that combination could taste that good. The salmon patties were phenomenal — tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. We also had the fried catfish served with balsamic-glazed Brussels sprouts and French fries, and I can confidently say the catfish was as good as any I’ve had throughout the South.
The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, with everyone in great spirits. A special shout-out to Jax and Austin behind the bar — they were attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better.
This is a gem for our community — a place I’d absolutely recommend to anyone looking for excellent food, great service, and a comfortable, hometown vibe. Ok
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waited 40 mins for the food everything was cold. And for it to cost as much as it does the food definitely shouldn't of been cold !!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Nachos
The food is great! Love the fried chicken, brussel sprouts, shrimps and grits. Our host Victoria is super friendly, gives us best recommendations and really passionate about helping us. Thank you 🤍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great place to eat! Lots of food with great prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Were there Friday night.
Dinner was Excellent, wait was Minimal.
Regina was our Waitress. She was Absolutely 💯 Perfect!!! Spot on for refills and Was Very Friendly & couldn’t ask for Any Better .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing high end southern food. Great prices! Well worth a trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After a six hour drive from Atlanta, this place really hit the spot! Can't recommend enough if you're in the area, and worth the trip if you're not! The cornbread at the table is to die for and the pimento cheese fritters are amazing! Be sure to try the southern steak bowl too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great cornbread and tasty meatloaf!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I love this place!! Been eating here since they first opened several years back!! Love the owner and his mother's hospitality! Especially when i order the delicious steak they have! And the drink menu of bourbon is AMAZING! One of the greatest spots in Henderson KY!! Highly Recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. We had the pleasure of having Travis as our server and I have literally never had better service in my life. The love and care he put into his job was second to none. I could go on, but I think you just need to experience the this place for yourself- ask for Travis!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The food was absolutely delicious. I had the Cod fish with fries... the cornbread is the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jalapeno Cornbread, House Salad, Pulled Pork
We had a delectable meal at Hometown Roots last night! I had the shrimp civeche with their homemade chips. The shrimp dish was so refreshing and I loved the herbs added to it. Our server was the BEST! He was a jolly guy with a beaming personality and kept our drinks filled, and attended to our every need! I wish I had asked him his name. (We told him about a different restaurant and the bad experience we had there)
My husband and I took the key lime dessert home. It was a very special dessert! I’ve never had any key lime dessert that was this great! The attention to detail on the dessert was impressive. Even the mint leaf had edible gold on it. Simply amazing!! Hometown Roots, you have it all!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jalapeno Cornbread, Shrimp and Grits, Brussels Sprouts, Roots Bowl
Great place for dinner. We always wish we could try more than one entray.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jalapeno Cornbread, Brussels Sprouts
Everything was wonderful and we had the best waitress Allison Moore. She was very attentive and kind
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Farm to table fresh type food. Never a bad experience, and their banana pudding is amazing!
Wheelchair accessibility: Several handicap spots.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Pudding, Buffalo Mac and Cheese
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