Posted in Kentucky
April 13, 2015
These 11 Unique Restaurants In Kentucky Will Give You An Unforgettable Dining Experience
Tired of grabbing boring pizza or sitting at the same bar and grill type place week after week to suit your dining needs? Experience some truly unique food items with awesome surroundings that will fix your hunger and expand your sense of adventure. Here are 11 that you should not miss.
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This Shelbyville place is all about tradition. After all, Kentucky is the state that put fried chicken on the map. Visit a restaurant that still remains true to its roots. It's southern charm and portions-a-plenty will keep you coming back.
An interesting Louisville downtown cafe, this place is about as Kentucky as it gets. All stereotypes welcome. And the tea is top-notch.
This place in Louisville was once a service station in the mid-1950's. It's now a renovated upscale restaurant with an impressive 25-foot slate waterwall.
Home of the original "Hot Brown" in Louisville, this place offers the best. It also was featured on the food TV show, "Throwdown with Bobby Flay." Not to mention the breathtaking classic decor.
This Italian pizzeria and restaurant is a Lexington favorite and a unique one at that. It harnesses lots of tradition like that of an old-style building appeal and gorgeous preserved stained glass. Bolognas is a former church (dating back to the late 18th century) and was revamped and is now a historical site. A must visit!
A Lexington & UK campus tradition since 1971. If the name alone doesn't pique your interest their famous "Tolly-Ho" burger, classic milk shake or cheddar tots will do the trick.
Chef, Edward Lee was a contender for Bravo's "Top Chef." This place in the heart of the 502, offers a contemporary approach to the southern table, as it's tagline states.
If you can get past the interesting and surprising artwork in this Louisville establishment's entrance, you can enjoy an array of cuisine as unique as its decor.
Their motto is, "Farm to Garage," and this East Market Louisville hotspot was once an automotive service garage.
If you can track down this delicious treat of a food truck down in the 502, then you're one lucky individual. Their custom blend of beef from local farms and incredible creations like the brie, bacon and habanero jelly as an option keeps the fans coming back. Vegan's unite as they have a delicious veggie burger to suite your needs too.
Also a museum in Corbin, come witness where that history-making secret recipe from Colonel Sander's himself started.
It doesn’t just have to be about food. The overall dining experience is a big part of what makes going out to eat so fun. What interesting dining places have you encountered in Kentucky?
