Burger Restaurants near Independence

“The last 3 times I have gone I have purchased the chicken tender meal. The first time the strips were a good size, second time the strips were little and this time littler than the last. I understand they are all different sizes ( have worked in restaurants) I don't understand why they don't mix a couple smaller with bigger ones. When you are paying $14.99 for the meal and they are that little it's not worth it. I like the restaurant and have tried many different things on the menu.“

“Wow, this place has it figured out. It’s late Sunday night and I missed dinner. I set out expecting the usual late night drive thru experience. (You know what I mean) When I pulled up, I was greeted by a vibrant screen displaying an AI operated menu. No delay, no bad attitude. Just prompt service. I was greeted at the pay and takeout window by pleasant and engaging people and had my food in an instant. What sorcery is this!?“

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“If you like a restaurant that has a kind owner, a friendly staff, and Yummy food, then Bard's is the spot for you! My favorite thing is their seasonal Lemonade drinks! Fresh made with real fruit. The blackberry is my go to!“

“I went to Herb and Thelma’s for the first time. It did not disappoint. Very tasty, juicy burgers. Delicious sauerkraut. Manhattan to rival any other Manhattan from an upscale bar. Everyone is friendly. Such a fun atmosphere. Be prepared to be surprised by the food and friendly atmosphere. Cash only.“

“I knew it would be a cool place when the door knobs were gas pumps. Everything was detailed down to the napkin rings. It lived up to its name for sure. The food was amazing! Our waitress Cozy, I can't say enough about her. She had the best personality, super sweet and when we had decided what we wanted she definitely told us about our choices, like how they are prepared, what they come with and if she had tried them herself. I will definitely be back.“

“Drake’s in Florence was a great find and an excellent place to grab a meal with my peers. We were in Kentucky for a business conference and stopped here before heading to the airport.

The first thing that stood out was the variety on the menu. They have everything from sushi to steak, burgers, and much more. Usually when a restaurant tries to offer that many different types of food, something suffers in quality. That definitely wasn’t the case here.

We had a group of about 16 people, and everyone ordered something different. Despite the size of our party and the variety of orders, the food came out surprisingly quickly. Everything was hot, fresh, and delicious across the board. I didn’t hear a single complaint from anyone in our group.

The service was just as impressive. Our server was attentive, stayed on top of everything we needed, and handled a large group extremely well without making the experience feel rushed or chaotic.

The restaurant itself had a cool atmosphere and was a great place to sit down, relax, and enjoy a meal together before heading to the airport.

Great food, plenty of variety, solid atmosphere, and excellent service. Based on our experience with a group of 16, Drake’s handled everything exceptionally well. I would absolutely come back the next time I’m in the Florence area.“

“Great food and service staff was awesome!! 🍔“

“Amazing service and home cooked meals. One of our favorite morning stops.“

“great food, we were pleasantly surprised“

“Great beer, great food, great staff, great location. There isn’t another place like this around, it is a bit pricey, but it’s worth it. I am a regular here and have been for years.

The Good - Great food, great beer, great bar, the staff are sweet hearts.

The Bad - None

This place is exceptional, its all you could ask for in a Pub, what more is there to say.“

“Good hamburgers & fries , ice cold pop“

“friendly people. Great food and ice cream.“

“I am never disappointed with the food or beverages or service.“

“1st time eating there. grilled chicken sandwich was delicious. my granddaughter loved the tablet they have on all the tables to play games while we waited. however we didn't wait long. service was incredibly quick“

“We love Spear Ridge. Great food, fair prices, excellent service. Everything we have tried there has been delicious. Their onion rings and French fries are the best in the area. Smash burgers, chicken salad, chicken are all amazing. Great atmosphere. We highly recommend.“

“My wife and I stopped by Zola Pub & Grill last Saturday—Derby Day—for a bite to eat. It wasn't crowded, just a few regulars at the bar, making it a nice, quiet spot to enjoy good food and good company. We started with the Cajun Cheese Fries (ordered without jalapeños or green onions and sour cream on the side), and they were delightful—served hot and fresh. Unlike some places, the cajun seasoning actually covered the fries rather than just being sprinkled on top, and the cheese was melted to perfection. We also split 10 medium wings which were hot and hit the mark, and my wife, who is a big fan of Caesar salads, absolutely loved theirs. To wash it all down, I stuck with Mich Ultras while my wife had the Country Boy Ciders; they were running a special that night for $3 a can, which made for a very reasonable bill. The staff were friendly, helpful, and professional, and since the bartender mentioned they are known for their burgers, we’ll definitely be heading back to give those a try. If you're looking for a casual spot with good food and fair prices, this is a solid bet.“

“I have discovered that the Dairy Queen in Latonia/Covington has lower prices than the Dairy Queen Highland Pike in Ft. Wright near Walmart. I believe it is because the one in Latonia is privately owned. I paid about 2 dollars more at Dairy Queen on Highland Pike for a milkshake than I do at my local location on Decoursey Ave across the street from Latonia Liquors and this location has a bench or picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy your ice cream without taking it in your vehicle. Yes, they do have a drive thru also... if you're in a rush or have somewhere else to be. The associates are generally quick to get you in and out of the drive thru. Just be extra cautious when exiting the lot because it's a busy road and there are pedestrians crossing often and waiting in line at the walk up window.
The associates are friendly as well!“

“Service was good and good food“

“Great food!!!!! Great Service!!!!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“One of the staff thought it'd be 'funny' to try and steal my purse. I was watching the band play and he tried to take my purse from me. He only stopped pulling on my purse when my friend and I yelled at him. He tried to play it off as a joke. I didnt get his name. We left after the incident. This place is not safe for women when staff are behaving like this.“

“Very good cod dinner with onion rings, steamed broccoli, bean soup, and Salad bar was very delicious. Highly Recommend.“

“I am totally addicted to Cattleman’s , from steaks to boom boom shrimp, I have never had anything from there that I didn’t love- and to top off the fantastic food, they have fantastic people! Love me some steak, Kim, Kayla & Abbie Joe!! #theBest“

“Nice employees, great food,close to expressway,for quick stop.“

“had fun here but would have more fun with karaoke. would strongly recommend a karaoke night to go with the food n drinks“

“Decent burgers, decent fries, and very affordable — the three best things a university campus restaurant can have! That’s why this place always has long queues — it’s the best one :) You can grab a cheeseburger combo for $7.50, and fries cost just $2.50, which is very affordable for students!“

“This Culver’s is good. I do recommend it. However, tonight when we went through the line, we sat for about 10-15 minutes before getting to place our order then waited an additional 15 at the window for our order. John, who is a teenager— was the only employee taking orders and apparently making those orders as well. He was friendly at the window to us and didn’t appear to be in a bad mood. There were other employees working with him, yet it appeared he was getting zero help from them. We could hear from the drive through window that there were female employees laughing and carrying on in the background. It’s clear that they were not helping with the drive through one bit. Keep in mind, the dining area was completely empty… I really feel bad for John, he was quite literally working alone and the drive through was pretty busy. Whoever else was “working” with him should be written up.“

“Outstanding“

“This is regarding the location inside Turfway Park Racing and Gaming in Florence Kentucky.. Husband and I wanted to come out and watch the band that was there this past Saturday night. Apparently they have a new table service 'rule' in effect. if I understand it correctly, in order to sit at a table and watch the band which doesn't start until 9:30 or later, you MUST order $50 worth of food and or drinks. After the 2 hours that you are there, if you want to stay longer, they will charge you an additional $50. Who are they to tell people how much they must spend on food and drinks? We stood outside of the railing actually in the casino and watched the band for the 1st set.. We saw a couple sitting at a small round table in front of us only order two alcoholic beverages the whole time they were there.. so you are telling me that you expect two people to sit at your table and if they are not ordering food, you expect them to spend $50 on alcohol in order to sit at the table? Unless I am misunderstanding,,, needless to say, we will never ever step foot inside of this restaurant to eat or drink.“

“I eat in this lovely place a lot! This is my favorite spot to have a bite. I visit this spot many times. The meals are just great, the staff members are professional and the payment is fair. I enjoy being in this restaurant over a rich meal.“

“Wow soooo good! I had the seafood platter! It was sooo good!!! Loved all of it. That asparagus was to die for!!!! Yummy!!! 5*****“

“I've I've been going to this place for a long time. The manager Michael had a big order I was impatient because I had to wait a moment. I think Michael is an upstanding manager6 his demeanor was professional and he kept his calm and stayed cool. I give him an AA Plus. And I love my Whopper plan with iced coffee.“

“Always great except that I don't like hot dogs. So I get chili cheese sandwiches but they are never made right! Cheese Chili More cheese“

“always hot always fast n yummy come see us“

“12-09-19 picked up Lunch through the drive thru around 12:30p to 12:45p. I received excellent friendly service from both windows. I also wanted to give special thanks to whoever put together my special request Keto style Double today, it seems you really put care into making my hamburger perfect. It’s nice when services and food prep exceed expectations. Thank you!“

“Who knew this was the best Wendy’s ever? We came in on a busy Friday night, waited an appropriate amount of time for a fresh burger, and were blown away. Why can’t every Wendy’s be this good? This was the best Wendy’s burger I have ever had. 10/10. Keep it up.“

“Extremely friendly and fast service. I ordered two double cheeseburger combo and two chicken sliders.

The chicken sliders were cooked fresh and were absolutely fantastic.

The double burgers were built from singles on a precooked bunch sitting on the grill and were obviously a little old. One of the burgers had a stale top...

This was my first ever experience with a White Castle, to be fair they weren't busy at all at the time... I assumed it would be similar to Krystal burgers that I've eaten before... honestly overall about the same caliber of restaurant.“

“I ordered in April the chocolate dirt pie blizzard it had gummy worms when I said no. I got it again later that month and my chocolate chip cookie dough bites are missing and the gummy worms are still there. it's july 31st and I try to order again same thing, and I got a vanilla Oreo blizzard and they refuse to credit me so I can get my order made properly“

“We used Jeanna Nichole Garmany and Barleycorn's Select Catering for my wife's retirement party (75 guests). Her and her team did a terrific job! Food and service were both top shelf. Will definitely use again.“

“Good hot, clean , comfortable location. Highly recommend“

“Everything at White Castle for their Valentine's Day special was good. It's kind of a neat experience. Only thing we noticed is they could've used a little bit more help took a while to get the food but other than that everything was good. “

“I have never had a bad experience at this Wendy's. This should be the training center for Wendy's in the Kenton county area in my opinion. The Mon-Friday AM breakfast crew is just phenomenal. I have been going here for years and this place has it down with the food, service and correcting anything and using the Wendy's app. This is the place to go for Breakfast and Lunch in the fast food industry. High five to them! Thank you so much for making my mornings so bright.
Andrew Costigan“

“Simple and typical dairy Queen restaurant. The food is well prepared and up to expectations. Hubby and I had two chili cheese dogs and they were large and filling. We also ordered two blizzards and they were well made and stuffed with ingredients. Staff was friendly and service was prompt. Typical fast food tables and booths. Nothing fancy. Refrigerator section had lots of ice cream cakes available to choose from.“

“This is the Wendy's to compare all other Wendy's to. The gold standard. It is always fresh they season the food the cheese is actually melted. Seriously if every Wendy's was like this one it would be the number one restaurant in America.“

“1st time here. The catfish was great, not greasy. Friendly service.. won't be disappointed.“

“Phenomenal food and service“

“Had the sweetest thing happen ... Went to the union Wendy's on 42 on my lunch break , forgot my wallet in Henry's bag at school ( nothing new ) .. Realized it when I went to pay and apologized to lady and told her to cancel order .. She said no hold on one second and the manager came over and said lunch was on him !! So nice of them and wonderful feeling lto know there are still genuine good people around!!!“