Bowling Green is a city that boasts numerous locally-owned restaurant options that are diverse in their offerings, prices and traditions. This article highlights the top 12 restaurants, based on client reviews and recommendations.
It also features the unique attributes of each restaurant that provides an enviable sample for the tourist, foodie or other interested parties to select from. This list ensures that every restaurant highlighted below is active and operational and appends their contact details in the event they need to reach out for reservations or clarifications.
440 Main Restaurant
$$$ | (270) 793-0450 | WEBSITE
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440 Main is a restaurant offering a unique and high-end dining experience, with two different restaurants (440 Main and Micki’s on Main) in one location. Each restaurant has its own separate menu and reservations are encouraged but not mandatory.
440 Main also has an interesting feature dubbed “Mary the Ghost”, which lives in a closet on their second floor and that patrons can visit and view.
They also offer live events in the evening and their opening hours are:
- Sun & Mon: Closed
- Tues – Thur: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Fri – Sat: 5:00 pm – 9:30pm
Anna’s Greek Restaurant
$$ | (270) 846-2662 | WEBSITE
Anna’s Greek Restaurant describes itself as an exciting fine dining restaurant that specializes in Mediterranean cuisines, such as Greek, Italian and Turkish meals.
The restaurant also holds various events dubbed specials, such as Family Night Tuesdays, Wine Tasting Wednesdays, and Live Entertainment Thursdays that cater to different groups that visit the restaurant.
The restaurant requires reservations for a table and for the VIP lounge. It also provides an option to buy a gift card online from their website.
The restaurant’s hours are:
- Sun & Mon : Closed
- Tues – Sat : 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Chuy’s
$ | (270) 796-2999 | WEBSITE
Chuy’s is part of a Tex-Mex chain of restaurants serving burritos and other Tex-Mex dishes. They specialize in a mainly Mexican-inspired menu and an online option is easily available on their website.
The restaurant is brightly colored with Elvis themes across all stores under this brand. The Chuy website also allows one to shop for Chuy merchandise such as t-shirts and hats as well as gift cards.
The restaurants’ working hours are :
- Sun – Thurs 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
- Fri & Sat 11: 00 am to 10:00 pm
Hickory & Oak
$$$ | (270) 715-9268 | WEBSITE
Hickory & Oak is a steakhouse boasting a 4.5 /5 rating on Google. One needs to make a reservation at least two hours prior. They feature the Chef’s Table, which is a private dining experience and whose reservation must be made two weeks in advance.
This provides a customer with the luxury of having a custom meal created just for them after interacting with the Chef on their preferences.
The restaurant’s operating hours are:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues to Thur: 4:00 pm -10:00 pm
- Fri and Sat: 4:00 pm -11:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Gerard’s 1907 Tavern
$$ | (270) 904-8133 | WEBSITE
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Gerard’s 1907 Tavern is rated 4.6 / 5 on Google and is located in the famous Gerard Building – adjacent to Fountain Square Park in Bowling Green, KY.
This is a perfect place for friends to meet up and share a meal within a relaxed yet classy ambience that offers delectable dishes and creatively brewed beer, crafted at the restaurant. The restaurant also has an online menu available on its website.
Gerald’s 1907 Tavern’s opening hours are:
Lunch
- Tue – Fri : 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dinner
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- Mon – Fri : 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Sunday : Closed
Juicy Seafood Bowling Green
$$ | (270) 904-4035 | WEBSITE
Juicy Seafood prides itself as a unique Cajun-style seafood restaurant in Bowling Green, KY. Its menu specializes in flavorful and interesting seafood options and they are rated at 4.4 / 5 on Google with over 497 reviews. They also provide the option to order online from their website.
Their opening hours are:
- Sun – Thur : 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Fri and Sat : 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Montana Grille
$$ | (270) 746-9746 | WEBSITE
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Montana Grille provides a homely log -cabin style restaurant that scores a 4.4 / 5 rating on Google. The restaurant specializes in grilled chicken and delicious cocktails. They have made provisions for an online menu and delivery options, which are accessible from their website.
The restaurant’s hours are:
- Mon -Thur: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Fri: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Sat: 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Sun: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Novo Dolce
$$ | (270) 904-3300 | WEBSITE
The Novo Dolce is a gastropub-style restaurant rated at 4.6 /5 on Google, that combines an interesting menu of pizza, pasta, seafood and sandwiches. They also include specially created coffee and ice cream. The restaurant also features online delivery and a downloadable menu available on its website.
Working hours are:
- Mon – Thur: 11:00am – 10:00 pm
- Fri – Sat: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
- (Saturday Brunch from 11:00 am to 03:00 pm)
- Sunday Closed
Shogun Bistro
$$ | (270) 846-2600 | WEBSITE
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Shogun Bistro is a Japanese eatery that offers steak, sushi and hibachi. One of the restaurant’s key features is that the chef prepares meals in front of diners in a memorable high-energy culinary show. They also have provisions for an online menu and orders that can be done from their website.
The operating hours are :
- Mon – Thurs: 11am – 2pm & 4pm – 9pm
- Friday & Saturday: 12pm – 10pm
- Sunday: 12pm-9pm
Smokey Bones Bowling Green
$$ | (270)782-1888 | WEBSITE
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The Smokey Bones Restaurant is part of a bar and grill chain of restaurants, whose menu specializes in smokehouse and barbecue dishes.
Reservations are required at Smokey Bones, and they encourage customers to call the restaurant to book a table. One can also make an order from their website. The restaurant also offers gift cards that can be purchased from their restaurant or online from their website.
The operating hours are:
- Mon-Sun 11:00 am – 2:00 am
The Bistro
$$ | (270) 781-9646 | WEBSITE
The Bistro is located in downtown Bowling Green, which is also close to the serene Fountain Square. Google rates this restaurant at 4.5 / 5. The Bistro offers alternatives for dining, such as the restaurant, bar and private meeting space.
Reservations are highly encouraged. This restaurant also provides catering for special occasions such as weddings, holidays, and parties.
The restaurant’s opening hours are :
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- Mon – CLOSED
- Tues – Sat 4.30pm – 9:00 pm
- Sun: 10.30 am – 2:00 pm
Rafferty’s Restaurant and Bar
$$ | (270) 842 0123 | WEBSITE
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Rafferty’s Restaurant and Bar is rated 4.4 /5 on Google and is part of a chain of burger and steak restaurants. They feature online services such as downloadable parties and regular menus, and an option to order out.
They also offer gift cards that can be purchased online from their website and these cards have a special feature that allows a customer to view the balance on the card.
Their opening hours are:
- Mon-Thurs 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Bar 9:00 am
- Fri & Sat 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Bar 10:00 pm
- Sun 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Summary
This list of the 12 best restaurants in Bowling Green is not exhaustive, but it provides a glimpse into what the city has to offer in terms of restaurants and bars. It offers a good mix of dining options, restaurants with diverse features, as well as different prices and menus to suit various preferences.
The restaurants are all currently active and can all be found on Google Map with their updated contacts to enable prospective customers to contact them easily. Their websites are also made available so they can provide further information that is narrowed down for each restaurant at a time.
Hayden has been a digital director for years. He has five years of experience editing and writing about food, restaurant, and recipe review content. At Birch Restaurant, he’s in charge of scouting, showing up unannounced in different restaurants, and writing a thorough food guide!
