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American Food

440 Main Restaurant / Micki's on Main Bar & Grill
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.

440 Main

Cambridge 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.

Cambridge Market

Catfish House
300 Cumberland Trace, I-65 exit 22 to light #15
(270) 745-7171
Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm, 4-9pm
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 fried or grilled, certified angus beef. Family owned and operated. So come on in and let our family serve your family!

Catfish House

Chaney'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.

Chaney's Dairy Barn

Culver'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!

Culver's

Mariah's
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.

Mariahs

Montana 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!

Montana Grille

Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar
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.

Rafferty's

Riley'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.

Riley's Bakery

Split Tree Barbecue
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.

Split Tree BBQ

International Cuisine

Anna's Greek Restaurant & Bar
535 Three Springs Road • (270) 846-2662
Open 7 days a week, Mon.-Thur. 5-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm, Sun. 11am-8pm
www.BGGreek.com

One of the most exciting fine dining restaurants, renowned for our Greek cuisine. Anna's menu has fresh made to order Italian Pastas, traditional Greek and German Dishes, and a very large vegetarian selection. Anna's is smoke free for your enjoyment of the food and time spent dining and entertaining your family. Our exquisite collection of wines will enliven your senses, and our gourmet entrees will satisfy the most demanding appetites. Come enjoy a Greek dining experience!

Wednesdays - Wine Night & Candlelit Dinners
Thursdays - Belly Dancing 6-8:30 pm

Anna's Greek Restaurant

Brickyard 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.

Brickyard Cafe

Mandolin
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.

Mandolin

PizzAroma
I-65 exit 22, 164 Iron Skillet Dr. (turn next to Culver's)
(270) 843-8686
Buffet Mon.-Fri. 11am-1:30pm
Dinner Sun.-Thur. 4-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 4-11pm

Spice up your day with homemade Italian dishes including create your own pizzas and calzones, pastas, hot sandwiches, wraps and much more. Dine in, pick up and delivery available.

Mandolin

Samurai Steak and Sushi
I-65, exit 22, 2718 Scottsville Rd.
(Scottsville Square Shopping Center)
(270) 782-5004
Lunch Sun.-Fri. 11am-2pm, Sat. 12-3pm, Dinner Mon.-Fr. 4:30-10pm, Sat.-Sun. 4-10pm

Savor authentic Japanese cuisine at Samurai! Sushi is prepared with the freshest ingredients, or delight in hibachi dishes featuring generous portions of steak, chicken and seafood cooked right in front of you. Enjoy the contemporary, tranquil atmosphere with a full bar and private dining available.

Samurai

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

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

Shogun of Japan

The Cellar Restaurant and Wine Bar
937 College Street
(270) 781-7891
Mon.-Thur. 5-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 5-10pm
Lunch at Vitrage Tue.-Fri. 11am-2pm
www.thecellarbg.com

Enjoy an intimate setting, extensive wine list and exquisite culinary delights that feature classic dishes with a modern flare and local flavor at The Cellar Restaurant and Wine Bar. Recognized by Bon Appetit Magazine as one of the Best Restaurants in America, the menu includes items such as steak, fresh seafood, and mouth watering desserts.

The Cellar

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

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

Verdi

Steakhouses

Wha Bah Steelhorse Ranch
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

Wha Bah

Sports Bar

Toot'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.

Toot's

Froggy's Pizza Pub
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!

Froggy's

Double Dogs Chow House
1780 Scottsville Road
(270) 843-9357
Open daily 11am
doubledogs.biz

If your dogs start barking after a long day, come relax at Double Dogs Chow House. Even if you’re not a dog lover, you’ll get a kick out of menu items like Sit, Heel & Peel Shrimp, Double Dog Dare You Hot Wings and Dalmation Pizza! With nachos served in a dog bowl, 3 styles of hot dogs and onion ‘collars,’ even kids will find something they like and have a tail-waggin’ good time!

Double Dogs

Historic Downtown

440 Main Restaurant / Micki's on Main Bar & Grill
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.

440 Main

Brickyard 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.

Brickyard Cafe

Froggy's Pizza Pub
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!

Froggy's

Mandolin
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.

Mandolin

Mariah's
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.

Mariahs

The Cellar Restaurant and Wine Bar
937 College Street
(270) 781-7891
Mon.-Thur. 5-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 5-10pm
Lunch at Vitrage Tue.-Fri. 11am-2pm
www.thecellarbg.com

Enjoy an intimate setting, extensive wine list and exquisite culinary delights that feature classic dishes with a modern flare and local flavor at The Cellar Restaurant and Wine Bar. Recognized by Bon Appetit Magazine as one of the Best Restaurants in America, the menu includes items such as steak, fresh seafood, and mouth watering desserts.

The Cellar

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

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

Verdi

   

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