Burger Restaurants near Independence

“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!?“

“love this PLACE 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜“

“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.“

“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 arrived at my hotel in Florence late night on Saturday (around 10:30pm) and Drakes was the one of very few non-chain restaurants open that was still serving food but its concept of Burgers and Sushi is very unique to my experience and that's what stood out to me and made me go there. Their Surf N Turf and Crab Rangoon Rolls were excellent as was their Buffalo Chicken Dip appetizer and their Spring Squeeze Cocktail. Definitely going to go back and try their one of their burgers next time I'm in the area“

“Good hamburgers & fries , ice cold pop“

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

“They have a great menu with reasonable prices. I like the cheeseburger and fries with churchy chicken wings. Check em out.“

“When I went into this restaurant they gave me lollipops to choose from and they handed my mom something like in a box. It was a mystery and then when we opened it it was cheesesteak and it was Oreo cheesecake. So that was yummy. And I had the hot dog and it was fine. I also had fries which were pretty good. They had this cool display of license plates from other states. and their drinks were really good. I had Pepsi which was nice and the tables were clean so that was good. That's why I recommend you eat here.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“great food, we were pleasantly surprised“

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

“friendly people. Great food and ice cream.“

“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.“

“Stopped in for a bite to eat after picking up family from the airport. It was a gorgeous day so we sat outside. They were a little busy so we enjoyed the company and beautiful weather. Waitress waited on us, we ordered our drinks and it took a bit to get them but the bar was backed up. The Old Fashioneds were worth the wait. We ordered the Belhaven Beer Cheese with pretzels to start and they were outstanding. Cheese was warm and the pretzels were some of the best we've had (forgot to take the picture until they were almost gone, thats how good they were). Had the Cotswold (grilled chicken Swiss, bacon and pesto mayo) with chips and it was very good. The chicken was cooked just right, juicy, and the pesto mayo topped it off. Also had a Reuben with chips and it was also good (we prefer ours a little more toasted but overall it was good). We enjoyed the environment and the beautiful weather on a Saturday afternoon. There are a lot of shops to visit so you can easily make an afternoon having lunch at The Pub and shopping. Perfect area for grabbing lunch and then walking it off shopping. Love this area!!“

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

“I ordered take out on 2/11/25 & in the process of ordering two dinners I had an issue with my credit card that had me worried, but after speaking with the Mgr (Billy ) I nolonger was in that mindset, Billy fixed the problem and my dinners was stomach happy, will certainly return again. Great customer service and the dinners was a match 👌thank you Billy & staff ! see u soon Darlene Miller.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Service was good and good food“

“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“

“JUSTIN the MANAGER is a FINE GENTLEMEN. He was very PERSONAL and PROFESSIONAL. If I could I would GIFT the WHOLE TEAM all 10's or HIGHER if available. I had told Justin my family and me think this Wendy's Richwood RD. is the BEST ONE in Northern Kentucky.
WHERE'S THE BEEF? JOKING..
THANK YOU,
Steve Howard“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Outstanding“

“Great service and delicious soft serve ice cream with friendly staff.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Good hot food and friendly kids atmosphere“

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

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

“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“

“Good place to be when your appetite drives you crazy. The environment is fair, crumbs were all over the floor. They were quick though, and the employees were really nice! The noise varies on the day you go there, don't recommend weekends, autistic people may get overwhelmed. 🫨 Parking is a 50-50, but you can still get in either way. Very fine prices, though I'm not a fan of 7.89$ chicken strips. Ice cream is pure SIGNATURE for the actual dairy queens as its served frrrrrezingg! Over“

“My first time being at this location. I went through the drive thru. My food was hot and correct. The red haired lady at the window was so sweet and kind. She made sure I had all my sauces. They were very busy, but still made sure I was taken care of.“

“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“

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

“Phenomenal food and service“

“Edit: My previous review was a negative one due to the service I received from a young teenage girl and the fact that it was around 8:30 p.m. and I think they were just trying to close for the evening and weren't interested in waiting on customers, but I have come to realize that's more of a teenager issue than an issue with this particular dairy Queen. I have since returned for another visit and found the staff to be incredibly helpful, kind, and courteous. I try to give people the benefit of the doubt and have removed my previous review and replaced it with what I feel like is a more factual and up-to-date review.“

“always hot always fast n yummy come see us“