Kentucky’s beloved horse country has a lot to offer both locals and visitors. Simply driving down the fence-lined streets is a favorite pastime in the Bluegrass State, as well as touring a historic farm and of course tracking down a local restaurant for a memorable meal. Tucked away in Midway, Kentucky, Holly Hill Inn is a lovely fine dining eatery that is the perfect combination of a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and outstanding food. When you enjoy a divine meal at Holly Hill Inn, you’ll experience the best that horse country has to offer.

Owned by acclaimed Kentucky Chef, Ouita Michel, Holly Hill Inn has been called "A gem of a restaurant" by the NY Times.
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The historic property has been a working restaurant since 1979, but it actually dates back to the early 1800s. In 2001, Holly Hill Inn took over as the ultimate fine dining experience in horse country.
The interior of the restaurant is warm, inviting, and perfectly comfortable.
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You may be given a menu with fancy descriptions, but the atmosphere here is very relaxed and friendly. They aim to create a memorable dining experience for you, and the ambiance of the beautifully decorated space definitely aids in those efforts.

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But the perfectly created menu is really what shines at Holly Hill Inn.
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Dinner is served Wednesday - Saturday with reservations beginning at 5:30pm. The menu is fresh, seasonal, and created based on the local ingredients that are lovingly used to prepare each dish.
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Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 2pm and reservations are also suggested. The Eggs Benedict is a favorite, but anything from the menu will more than satisfy your midday cravings.
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And dessert is absolutely divine, as well. Enjoy sweet creations by the Midway Bakery, which also change with the seasons.
The drive to Holly Hill Inn and then the time you'll spend both inside and outside the restaurant make this dining destination even more special.
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On a nice summer evening, you can enjoy your meal on the porch, overlooking horse country. And in the winter, you can cozy up inside with a divine meal that you won't soon forget.

Holly Hill Inn almost seems too lovely to be real, but thankfully it is real and right in Kentucky’s backyard. Have you dined at this historic location? Any other restaurants we should check out? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!

Holly Hill Inn is located at 426 N. Winter St., Midway, Kentucky 40347. For more information, visit their website here.

And for more on the charming town of Midway, check out our previous article here.

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