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    Boonedocks Tusk & Tavern

    3.5 (54 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    BOONEDOCKS TUSK & TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Gloria Z.

    It's named for Boone County, and it's out in the boondocks. Well off the beaten path but 100% worth the detour. This place is so country, and oozing with Kentucky hospitality. There's plenty of seating and good country music surrounding you. Plenty of high tops in the big bar room and there's a second dining area set off with low tables. We sat at the bar and were served by Candida who alerted us that it was $9 burger day - all burgers plus a side for $9 instead of $11 or $12. My husband had the Boonedocks Burger with side of broccoli. Burger was fresh, big and tasty and he was so pleased they cooked the broccoli nice and soft as he likes it. The sliders were the most generously sized ones I've ever seen. Pretzel bites were the bomb. There's chalk boards all around with specials info, featured items, clever commentary and some artwork. Behind the bar the board informs you of the WiFi password and the name of the bartender on duty. Brilliant! The bar has purse hooks. So convenient! Atmosphere, comfort, food, service, staff, all was top notch. If we pass this way again would return for sure.

    Beef salad to go with

    Food was just ok. My husband got the chili burger and didn't really care for the chili, almost like it was old. The bar is spacious or you can sit outside on the patio. If I come back it'll be to drink at least the beer is cold. I got the beef salad to go bc we were already to go by the time I got the food. It was good but it didn't look very pleasant. Overall I can't recommend this place unless you are complacent with room temperature bar food. If you don't mind that then this is your hole.

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    8 months ago

    What a great place! Off the beaten path. Great food, great service. We had wings, the sweet chili sauce was amazing!

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    11 months ago

    I came on Saturday and they had a band and the speakers where loud but the food was great

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    1 year ago

    We had great night at Boonedocks. Listen to good music alive, had great food. People are very nice also.

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    3 years ago

    Horrible service. We sat at the bar & the three gals behind the bar went out of their way to ignore us. Wouldn't even make eye contact.

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    3 years ago

    1st time eating here, great food and service. I had the chicken wrap, husband had the fish, would definitely come back.

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    We came during a busy time, but I think service could have been just a little better! The food was good!

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    6 years ago

    Sign on the door says open at 9 on Sunday's. It's 1020. Someone must have slept in this morning??

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    Food could be better but it's bar food. Beer and atmosphere is good . If your looking to hang out and have a few it's a nice place.

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