The best restaurants in Paducah
22 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Flamingo Row
RestaurantsWhen the week needs a little sunshine, Flamingo Row brings the island vibes with stuffed breads, big salads, juicy burgers, and breezy…
Flamingo Row
RestaurantsPizza By The Pound
RestaurantsWhether you're grabbing a midweek pie or corralling the crew for a major cheese situation, Pizza By The Pound has been slinging Paducah…
Pizza By The Pound
RestaurantsBranch Out
RestaurantsWhen you want something that actually hits, Branch Out turns out globally inspired, 100% vegan and gluten-free comfort food that feels like…
Branch Out
RestaurantsKitchens Cafe
RestaurantsKitchens Cafe channels Lower Town’s PSAD vibe into rotating, themed menus that riff on regional comfort food with an eclectic kick. Chef…
Kitchens Cafe
RestaurantsOver/Under
RestaurantsOver/Under is downtown Paducah’s locally owned sports bar where 30 TVs keep the games rolling while you crush burgers, tacos, or wings and…
Over/Under
RestaurantsChina Buffet
RestaurantsChina Buffet brings a mix of Asian, Chinese, and noodle favorites so you can build a plate that actually matches your mood. Great for…
China Buffet
RestaurantsHokkaido Grill and Sushi
RestaurantsWhen you're craving clean, classic Japanese flavors without the fuss, Hokkaido Grill and Sushi delivers with roll sushi, silky salmon, and…
Hokkaido Grill and Sushi
RestaurantsPizza Inn
RestaurantsPizzeria & buffet chain offering several crust options, plus pastas & more.
Pizza Inn
RestaurantsBambinos in Lone Oak
RestaurantsWhether your crew is split between saucy wings, loaded subs, or a classic pie, Bambinos in Lone Oak keeps it simple and tasty with pizzas,…
Bambinos in Lone Oak
RestaurantsJasmine Paducah Thai and Sushi
RestaurantsWhen pad Thai cravings hit at the same time as a sushi mood, Jasmine Paducah Thai and Sushi nails both, from wok-fired noodles like Pad…
Jasmine Paducah Thai and Sushi
RestaurantsBob's Drive-In Restaurant
RestaurantsBob's Drive-In Restaurant has been a Paducah staple since 1972, serving straightforward, no-fuss burgers and comfort food that nails the…
Bob's Drive-In Restaurant
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom
RestaurantsSkip the what’s for dinner debate and get creative pies, munchies, calzones, and even burgers from Mellow Mushroom, built on delicious…
Mellow Mushroom
RestaurantsJ. Bella's Pizzeria
RestaurantsWhen you want maximum flavor with zero drama, J. Bella's Pizzeria serves up handmade thin crust, fresh ingredients, and specialty pies like…
J. Bella's Pizzeria
RestaurantsGill's Island Oasis
RestaurantsFrom teriyaki chicken Seattle style and Huli Huli BBQ to kalua pork, Spam musubi, and yakisoba, Gill's Island Oasis brings a legit Hawaiian…
Gill's Island Oasis
RestaurantsFreight House
RestaurantsFreight House is Paducah’s go-to for elevated Southern and Midwestern cooking, the kind that feels familiar but lands way above the usual.…
Freight House
RestaurantsStella's
RestaurantsStella's is the spot when you want creative comfort food that still feels like Paducah, from fish and chips and a serious Wagyu burger to a…
Stella's
RestaurantsApplebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFull-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsCynthia's Ristorante
RestaurantsFrom housemade breads, pastas, and desserts to a weekly changing menu with nightly specials like Prince Edward Island mussels, New Zealand…
Cynthia's Ristorante
RestaurantsPizza Ranch
RestaurantsBuffet chain offering pizza, fried chicken & classic American sides in an Old West-themed setting.
Pizza Ranch
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsFazoli's
RestaurantsFast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.
Fazoli's
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