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Traditional Chicken Flakes in a Birds Nest - Boone Tavern, Berea, KY

Boone Tavern

4.2
4.2
1613 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Fine dining has brought Boone Tavern much of its international acclaim. Whether you prefer traditional or creative southern cuisine, you will find palate pleasing fare in Boone Tavern’s Dining Room. The Duncan Hines Excellence in Hospitality Award was presented to Boone Tavern in 2003. The prestigious award is named for restaurant critic Duncan Hines. The Kentucky Tourism Council states, “Boone Tavern has been a hallmark in the hospitality business for nearly a century. After all these years, it continues to be a favorite destination.”
Lunch offerings let you choose from a variety of salads, unique sandwiches and hot entrées. Evening meals offer an array of delightful appetizers, salads, classic entrées and desserts. Historical favorites like “Chicken Flakes in a Bird’s Nest” and “spoonbread” are fixtures in the restaurant. Sunday Brunch is another tradition. Dining room attire is tastefully casual.
reservations are required for groups and evening meals.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Organic, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 985-3700
  • Website
    http://www.boonetavernhotel.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Robert Atkins
  • Private party facilities
    Boone Tavern offers private dining, meeting, and wedding receptions space for groups from 5 to 150 guests. Boone Tavern frequently hosts conferences, small meetings, weddings, dinner shows and much more. Enjoy local cuisine during your event all prepared in house by our executive chef.
  • Location
    100 Main St N, Berea, KY 40403
  • Neighbourhood
    Berea
  • Cross Street
    100 Main Street N.
  • Parking details
    Boone Tavern has a complimentary self parking lot at the back entrance of the hotel. Boone Tavern also offers spaces for handicap guests parking as well as reserved spaces for Eco Friendly vehicles.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,613 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Healthy

  • Lexington

    Great for brunch

  • Lexington

    Healthy

  • Lexington

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boone Tavern offers a charming dining experience with "great food" and "excellent service." Located in a historic hotel, it features Kentucky-inspired dishes like the renowned Kentucky Hot Brown and spoon bread. While some found service slow, many praised the "friendly and attentive" staff. Ideal for special occasions and enjoying a touch of local history.

1,613 Reviews

  1. Natalie

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The lobby and dining room are elegant. The server was very friendly, but inexperienced. He didn't offer specials, didn't clear the table between courses, and forgot drinks. All food was a little disappointing and some tasted microwaved. Salad dressings are lovely, Wilderness Road burger was ok

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  2. Debbi

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely dinner!! The food was fabulous and the service was great!

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    VIP

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and the staff are amazing. We’ll be back soon.

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  4. Carol

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All staff were super friendly and helpful. We can't wait to return. Enjoyed everything.

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  5. Kammy

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening with good food and beautiful holiday decor.

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  6. Ashley

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic. She was very friendly and the food was amazing.

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  7. Dr . Craig

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this historic Kentucky place to eat. Usually bring visitors to Kentucky here. This place never disappoints.

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  8. Jennye

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Food was wonderful. Loved the setting and all the Christmas decorations.

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  9. Mary

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Charming atmosphere, but both food & service was poor. Wonderful spoon bread. Salmon was overcooked. Vegetarian dish was mostly carbs topped with a very small amount of vegetables, looking like a heavy garnish. Server was consistently slow at checking on us, including not checking on us for 10-15 minutes after serving the entrees despite an uncrowded dining room. Second time we have felt this did not meet the expectations for what we assume is one of the finer dining locations in town.

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  10. Tim

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Boone Tavern’s Thanksgiving dinner was perfect in every way. All the food was exceptional, dining ambiance perfect for our family/extended family, great service. Each dish was amazing, and as a buffet, everybody (kids and grownups alike) was stuffed and satisfied.

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FAQs

Boone Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 985-3700.

Boone Tavern is rated 4.2 stars by 1613 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Boone Tavern

100 Main St N, Berea, KY 40403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    100 Main Street N.
  • Neighbourhood
    Berea
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Organic, Regional American (Southern)
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Boone Tavern has a complimentary self parking lot at the back entrance of the hotel. Boone Tavern also offers spaces for handicap guests parking as well as reserved spaces for Eco Friendly vehicles.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Robert Atkins
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.boonetavernhotel.com/
  • Phone number
    (859) 985-3700
  • Private party facilities
    Boone Tavern offers private dining, meeting, and wedding receptions space for groups from 5 to 150 guests. Boone Tavern frequently hosts conferences, small meetings, weddings, dinner shows and much more. Enjoy local cuisine during your event all prepared in house by our executive chef.

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