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American Food

440 Main Restaurant / Micki's on Main Bar & Grill440 Main
Open for lunch, dinner and cocktails. Closed Sundays.
440 E. Main Avenue
(270) 793-0450
www.440main.com

Bowling Green's premier restaurant conveniently located just minutes away in our historic downtown district, overlooking charming Fountain Square Park. Relax in the inviting ambiance of a historic building that compliments the rich heritage of the Deep South. Featuring hand-carved steaks, fresh seafood, New Orleans cuisine and an award winning wine list. Great food affordably priced. Reservations suggested.


Cambridge MarketCambridge Market & Cafe
Mon.-Fri. 10am-8pm, Sat. 10am-3pm
830 Fairview Avenue
(270) 782-9366
www.CambridgeMarketAndCafe.com

Bowling Green’s most distinctive delicatessen. Gourmet specials & desserts daily. Enjoy our specialties: Homemade chicken salad, pimento cheese & desserts. Voted by BG Daily News readers: Best Deli & Best Caterer. Catering for any event. Banquet facilities available.


Catfish HouseCatfish House
300 Cumberland Trace, I-65 exit 22 to light #15
(270) 745-7171
Mon.-Fri. 11am-9pm,
Sat. 11am-9pm, Sun. 11am-8pm
ilovecatfish.com

Experience the best catfish around! Large portions of southern, home-cooked dishes served family-style will leave you satisfied. Try our flaky, farm-raised, grain-fed catfish, hand-breaded fresh seafood and chicken or grilled, certified angus beef. Family owned and operated. So come on in and let our family serve your family!


Chaney's Dairy BarnChaney's Dairy Barn
Open Monday-Saturday 11am-8pm, Sunday 12:30-5:30pm. Extended hours and walk-up window in the summer.
9191 Nashville Road
(270) 843-5567 • www.chaneysdairybarn.com
Chaney's
Open Monday-Saturday 12pm-8pm
830 Fairview Avenue • (270) 842-6020

Rolling farmlands, Jersey cows and premium homemade ice cream are only the beginning at Chaney's. Settle in for lunch or dinner daily and enjoy homemade soup, sandwiches and desserts. Choose from a wide selection of Kentucky made products in our gift shop. Catering, parties, farm tours available - call ahead for meeting space, concession trailer and tour appointments. Enjoy our outdoor pavilion and take a swing in our batting cage.


Chick-Fil-AChick-Fil-A
Monday-Saturday 6:30am-10pm Breakfast until 10:30am. Closed Sundays.
1766 Campbell Lane • I-65 exit 22, US 231 North, left at light #7
(270) 782-6807
www.chick-fil-a.com

Enjoy premium, boneless chicken breast sandwiches, nuggets, salads and breakfast entrees at the Best Quick Service Restaurant as voted by Bowling Green residents. Lo-fat, Lo-carb menu options. Indoor play area. Catering and box meals available.


Country Mill RestaurantCountry Mill
600 US 31W ByPass
(270) 781-7988
Mon.-Thur. 6am-3pm, Fri.-Sat. 6am-9pm, Sun. 8am-4pm

Country-style buffet featuring home-cooked vegetables, fish, chicken, pastry bar, ice cream & more! Friday night crab legs; all-you-can-eat steak & seafood Saturdays after 4pm. Kids under 10 eat free Mon.-Thur.


Culver'sCulver's Restaurant
4903 Scottsville Road
culvers.com
(270) 901-0221
Open 10:30am-10pm daily

Menu includes ButterBurgers, sandwiches, fresh fried chicken, salads & delicious desserts made with our famous frozen custard! Stop by or check our website for today’s custard flavor!


Mariah'sMariahs
Open daily at 11am
801 State Street
(270) 842-6878
www.mariahs.com

Mariah's is located downtown in Bowling Green's oldest brick house and is on the National Register of Historic Homes. Casual dining and great food and beverages for over 25 years. Mariah's serves specialty salads, hand-cut steaks and seafood, delicious pasta dishes and many unique items prepared in our wood-fired brick oven. All major credit cards welcome.


Montana GrilleMontana Grille
Join us for dinner daily starting at 4pm. Open Sundays for lunch and dinner.
1740 Scottsville Road
(270) 746-9746
montanagrille.com

Relax and enjoy good food in this beautifully structured log building featuring a warm, open atmosphere with great food and service. Entrees include Bourbon Tenderloin Filet, Pacific Northwest Salmon, Fire Roasted Rotisserie Chicken and more!


Rafferty's Restaurant & BarRafferty's
Open daily at 11am
1939 Scottsville Road
(270) 842-0123
www.raffertys.com

At Rafferty's, you'll find the best in Bowling Green - great food, memorable service, affordable prices and a fun, relaxed atmosphere to enjoy it all in. Specialties include hickory smoked barbecue ribs and chicken, choice cuts of steak and prime rib, unique salads and soups, plus burgers and sandwiches.


Riley's BakeryRiley's Bakery
Monday-Friday 6:45am-5:30pm, Saturday 6:45am-2:30pm
819 US 31W ByPass
(270) 842-7636

Riley’s Bakery, a full line bakery that has served Bowling Green well for over 60 years with their made from scratch products. Their most popular items include brownies, cream horns, Hungarian coffee cake and the children’s favorite - tea cookies. They also make delicious sandwiches just like your mother used to, only using their delicious butter bread. Fillings to choose from include chicken, tuna, ham and egg salad; olive nut cream cheese and pimento cheese.


Ryan's BuffetRyan's Grill, Buffet & Bakery
1920 Mel Browning Street • I-65 exit 22, light #15
(270) 843-1439
Mon.-Thur. & Sun. 10:45am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 10:30am-10pm, Breakfast Sat. & Sun. 7-10:45am
www. ryans.com

South Central Kentucky’s biggest and best steakhouse and buffet. We now offer an all you can imagine breakfast buffet with omelet stations. Nightly specials: Catfish (Tues.), Bar-B-Que (Thurs.) with Ribs, Grilled or Fried Pork Chops and Pulled BBQ, All You Care to Eat Steak. Steak after 4pm 7 days a week.


Split Tree BarbecueSplit Tree BBQ
115 Wilson Rd • I-65 exit 22, 4.5 miles south on US 231. On the left corner of Scottsville & Wilson Roads, Alvaton
(270) 842-2268
Mon.-Sat. 10am-9pm, Sun. 11am-9pm; Jan.-Apr.
Winter Hours Sun.-Thurs. Closed at 8pm.

Enjoy the best slow smoked barbecue anywhere around! Menu includes sandwiches, chicken, ribs and barbecue by the pound.


International Cuisine

Anna's Greek Restaurant & Bar
535 Three Springs Road • (270) 846-2662
Open 7 days a week, 11am - 10pm
www.BGGreek.com

 
Brickyard CafeBrickyard Cafe
1026 Chestnut Street
(270) 843-6431
Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11am-4pm
Dinner Mon.-Thur. 5-9pm, Sat. 5-10pm
brickyardcafe.us

Escape the ordinary and prepare for an evening of romantic charm and exquisite Mediterranean & Italian cuisine of an Old World Getaway. We serve a choice of fresh seafood, pasta, hand carved steaks, homemade bread and desserts. Enjoy a la fresco dining on our patio with a great wine list, house martinis and cocktails. We also offer banquet and catering service. Also visit Brickyard Cafe in historic downtown Franklin. (270) 586-9080.


MandolinMandolin
712 Chestnut Street • (270) 901-0875
Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm, Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5-9pm

Looking for fine Italian dining in an elegant atmosphere? The Mandolin Restaurant offers seafood, pastas, steaks and delicious, fresh baked Italian bread. Our specialty, Crespella Bundles and Crespella Rolls are sure to please everyone’s taste or you can choose from some of our changing daily specials. The interior has been completely handcrafted with exquisite decorative art to give our guests an enjoyable and relaxing feeling.


SakuraSakura Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar
1945 Scottsville Rd., Thoroughbred Square
(270) 781-1818
Mon.-Thur. 11am-2:30pm, 4:30-9:30pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-2:30pm, 4:30-10pm, Sun. 12-9pm

Experience a corner of Japan where dishes are prepared fresh by our expert chefs using only the finest steak, chicken & seafood. Tranquil atmosphere, authentic cuisine. Savor our sushi, teriyaki or tempura dishes.


Shogun of JapanShogun of Japan
1713 Scottsville Road
(270) 846-2600
Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm, 4:30-close; Sat 12pm-close; Sun 11am-close

Be entertained as your meal is being prepared tableside by our master chefs. Steak, Seafood & Sushi Bar.


VerdiVerdi
410 E. Main Street
(270) 781-9817
verdibg.com
Mon.-Thur. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm

A quiet getaway for dining and old family recipes is what you’ll find at Verdi. Located on Fountain Square, you can find a mixture of dishes with Bosnian, Greek & German accents. The European cuisine includes bratwurst, hand-carved steak, fresh seafood, pizza, organic salads and much more! If made-from-scratch, old world flavor is what you seek, look no further!


Steakhouses

Wha Bah Steelhorse RanchWha Bah
2361 Russellville Road
(270) 782-6400
Lunch at 11am, Dinner at 5pm
Happy Hour 3-6pm
whabah.com

At WhaBah Steelhorse Ranch, you can be the cook! Choose your entree & prepare it on our huge indoor grill. Grill your Texas toast over the coals and munch while you show off your “grill-master” skills! Pick your entree from our finest selection of steak, chops or fresh seafood. Full service bar with cold domestic and import beers on tap! Dine outdoors on our 1000 sq. ft. patio! Motorcycle friendly with lots of parking!

Weekly Events:
Mondays 5-9pm - Cruise-In with Classic Cars
Tuesdays 7-9pm - Corn Hole Tournaments
Wednesdays 5-10pm - Bike Night
Thursdays 5pm until close - Nashville Songwriters' Night


Sports Bar

Motor City Bar and GrillMotor City
Open daily 11am til midnight or later, 7 days a week
191 Cumberland Trace • 1/2 block from I-65 exit 22
(270) 846-1125

That’s right! Motor City, Bowling Green’s best place to enjoy wings, ribs and the best catfish in town, just ask anyone! Want to watch your favorite sporting event? We’ve got you covered with over 15 TVs for your viewing pleasure.


Toot'sToot's Restaurant "Good Food & Fun"
Open daily 11am. Open til midnight on Friday & Saturday, 11pm rest of week
2500 Scottsville Road
(270) 843-2335
www.toots.com

12 years of the most unusual dining experience you will find anywhere. Oldies music, video games for kids and 16 TVs for sports combine with a great menu which includes baby back ribs, jumbo chicken wings, fresh seafood, catfish and large salads. Check out website for kids coupons and special events.


Froggy's Pizza PubFroggy's
1265 College Street
(270) 796-9494
Open 7 days a week, 11-2am
bgnightclubs.com

Enjoy pizza and your favorite brew while watching all the best sports action on our large, high-dfinition TVs. Live music, karoke, 12 beers on tap and best of all... no cover. Come check us out because it’s always hoppin’ at Froggys!


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