Bourbon on Main was a five star experience from start to finish! We stopped in for lunch on a weekday and they were quite busy, it's usually pretty quiet at downtown type places during the week. We figured out why they were so busy, they're amazing! Our server was the sweetest gal, handling everything herself from orders to bartending to serving and clearing tables, she never missed a beat. We're in bourbon country so of course ordered the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan, both were superb and came out quickly. We expected to wait just a bit for our meals but happily they came out quickly as well. Hubby's hot chicken sandwich was amazing with just the right amount of heat and condiments. I felt so lucky to get gluten free chicken tenders, I had very little expectations, I was just so happy to see them! They were phenomenal! If we're ever in the area again, we'll definitely be back and I highly recommend them to anybody looking for a 5 star stop in downtown Frankfort. read more

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This place is amazballs! Food, service and view made it a perfect stop between distillery tours. read more

Do not Google search the menu because it will take you to a Florida restaurant. Cool atmosphere and we chose to go upstairs rather than eating outside. We went here specifically for the wings and when we were told of the snafu we were disappointed, but highly thankful that our server recommended Goodwood right next door and that place was absolutely amazing. . read more

We ate there last Friday for lunch-party of 4. We waited almost 45minutes for our lunch to come out. Our fish/chips-the fish was completely overdone but the fries were amazing. WAY too many fries even for 2 people to share. Then we waited another 10minutes to get extra plates to split food. Then we waited another 15minutes for check and never got boxes for the leftovers that we asked for 30min prior. It was our first time there and we were underwhelmed. Nice outdoor seating on the river though. May try it again later when they have additional staff...I think the kitchen and waitstaff were a little short that day. read more

Food was absolutely amazing, the house burger was full of flavor and cooked to perfection! Our server Dynasty was extremely helpful, pleasant, and professional! I will definitely stop in here the next time we pass through! Hats off to the chef Maurice and staff! Thank you all for such a great experience! read more

First time there and made us feel like we were regulars. Dynasty was super friendly and had the best energy and gave the best vibe. Chefs kiss to Maurice in the kitchen...the best food we have had and just how we ordered it!!! read more

I really hate to leave bad reviews, but I find it hard to like this restaurant. I must admit, first and foremost, that we didn't eat there. When we got there, they took us upstairs to a table. I had looked at their website ahead of time and saw they had beer but only in cans and bottles because there was a flood earlier this year that demolished their draft system. It said they were trying to get it back...whatever that means. The flood occurred in April of this year. The restaurant looked very much intact and no damage. It seems unrealistic that it would take more than seven months to put a draft system back in a restaurant. But, I digress. I asked what beers they had, and they had six or less and nothing out of the ordinary...Coors and Miller were two of the beers they carry. We had a chance to look at the menu before our waitress came to tell us about their beers, and the choices were very sparse. After hearing the lack of beer selections, we apologized and left. We went across the way to The Brown Barrel and so glad we did. FYI, just in case you decide to try this restaurant, parking is a bit tricky. There is a public parking lot about two blocks away, and there is a sign in front of the restaurant stating parking is under the bridge. There wasn't anything unique about the inside of the restaurant. When you walk in, the bar is to the left, but it remains unused. I am assuming that is still due to the flood back in April. It looked a bit in disarray. read more

A group of three of us went to Bourbon on Main for dinner as we were staying in Frankfort for a few nights hitting some of the close distilleries on the Bourbon Trail. We were seated quite promptly as we did have a reservation and though not all tables were full, there seemed to be a few parties waiting outside. We expected that they were likely short staffed and it seemed to be the case as it took some time for any wait staff to get to us. The bourbon pours were quite overpriced in my opinion and given the relatively straight forward ambiance of a general restaurant, didn't seem to have a strong bourbon theme other than the name. We got general burgers/sandwiches for our meal and it was not great, but not terrible overall. Service was slow and very basic just taking the order and bringing it to us. What really made us feel great that in two different distilleries when asked where we ate - unprompted - two different individuals at Buffalo Trace and one at a smaller distillery I won't name as they have a small staff said to stay away from Bourbon on Main. While there aren't a ton of choices for restaurants in the Frankfort area, I think you may want to try a different location. While I also didn't rate it highly - eating at Goodwood next door had better ambiance and food - though still seemingly short staffed. read more

It was just OK for me. The bar area seems pretty cool. Bartenders were welcoming upon entering the restaurant. We ate on the outdoor patio overlooking the river. The view wasn't spectacular. The water tasted funny to me. My husband said it was fine so not sure what that was about. The service was a bit slow but our waitress was really a sweet young lady. However the burger was solid and the fries were PERFECT! read more

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I know they had flooding in the basement but that was not the issue. We wanted a vintage bourbon style restraint experience. We were seated at what looked like old McDonald tabled with no view. Two tables of 10 that came in after us were served before us, are and left. We sat for 1hr 15 min before our food was out. Just hamburger and chicken strips. Nothing to write home about. They said there was a computer problem but the two tables of ten got there food. read more

Lovely place in downtown Frankfort. Seating upstairs, lots of brick and wood. Burgers, chicken, a few other things on the menu. Mine was tasty. Bourbon list was extensive as you'd expect, server had some nice recommendations. Many, many "regular" choices, and a page full of more rare things. Prices were right. Limited on-street parking - I found space at the Depot, half-block away. Definitely worth a visit read more

Ghost wait list used to frequent here but called ahead to be put on the waitlist and showed up 50 min later after being quoted and hour and they said it didn't exist and were quite rude about it. Go elsewhere these folks are assholes. read more

Bourbon On Main - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

Stopped at this place to have dinner. Husband ordered a burger and fries. I asked the waitress would she get the burger or the fish and chips. She said right away the fish. Said it was the top selling thing on the menu. Our dinner came and what I got was chips (fries) with a side of fish. Fries covered the whole plate and one little piece of Very over cooked fish. And the fries were too. And, not too hot, just Luke warm. So, I tried eating it and absolutely no flavor. See, that tends to happen when you over cook fries or fish. But, if I had gone with the burger, it wouldn't have been much better. Husband said the burger was tasteless. And he didn't eat his fries. CUZ THRY WERE OVER COOKED! I do not recommend this place at all. The waitress was more concerned about cleaning the tables than taking our order. Too bad. We were very disappointed. read more

Rachael is a consummate professional and an excellent hostess / bartender and waitress. We rolled in on a Sunday with a party of 10 and she deftly handled our party with grace, efficiency and charm that left our bellies full and smiles on our faces when we said our fair well to BOM. The OFC burger was perfectly prepared and well executed with a brioche bun and American cheese. The side of fries was moderately seasoned with seasoned salt and pepper that just paired so well with the burger(s). Our glasses were never empty, the ladies said the Prosecco was delightful and requests for additional condiments was rapidly executed. Also, do not miss their rear deck / patio for a terrific view of the river and smoke outdoor seating. Just a terrific experience on my second time through KY and looking forward to next time! read more

Bourbon On Main - View from the front entrance. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

We never saw a waitress until probably 10 mins after we were seated. Then, we got our entree before any of our drinks (coke zero and an old fashioned from the bar) and we never did receive the appetizer we ordered. The food was good. The atmosphere was nice, cute little place. Service just wasn't great. Food came out in less than a half hour, we just didn't get our drinks until way later and never got the app. read more

Bourbon On Main - OFC burger - no bun(mid rare) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

Great service and delicious burger and deviled eggs. Dessert was decadent (chocolate chip bread pudding). Tasty cocktails, all on a beautiful deck outdoors. read more

We popped in on our way to Castle and Key for a bourbon tasting and Tour. The service was super nice and friendly. Gave good suggestions. We had the pretzel with cheese and some fries and dips as an appetizer both very good. I chose the fish sandwich with a side salad. both were very good. It took us a while to get our entrées as the restaurant got very busy, but we were still on time for our reservation. Their burgers looked delicious and huge. read more

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Had a late lunch there last week while touring Buffalo Trace. Very nice back patio area and staff were very nice. Wife a chicken sandwich which she enjoyed. I had the special which was a club with pork belly. Enjoyed it. We did not have cocktails so cannot comment. read more

The food was so good that we went back a second time! The drinks were also in point! They were busy and short staffed. The wait was long, but once seated, the service was good. read more

Bourbon On Main - Their house speciality burger!! Incredible! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

Great local place in downtown Frankfort. We were looking for a light lunch after a bourbon tour. The place has a main level and upstairs. We got the buffalo chicken dip that was a special that day and we also got chicken tenders and fries. The food was great. They have a nice selection of cocktails and bourbons. We had the BOM Old Fashioned which was excellent. Service was attentive and fast. We love supporting local when we travel and will be back. read more

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We stopped here between our bourbon tours. They were quick and friendly! We let our waiter know we had another stop and he did a great job of being prompt and getting all orders. We have no issues with our orders and the food was delicious! There's a beautiful outside patio which was lovely. The decor and history was fun too! read more

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My husband and I were so grateful to find this gem! What a great selection of bourbons, prices were great, food was awesome! What a burger!!! Service was definitely TOP NOTCH! Ema and Gavin took such good care of us at the table but also hooked us up by giving us great information on bourbon and tours! The bartender helped us with decision making and bottle purchases! Even though we got there soon before they closed.... They were patient and welcoming! It's a definite must on the bourbon trail! read more

Bourbon On Main - He had the BOM Flight and their special Manhattan! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

If you've ever wondered what it's like to be completely ignored in a restaurant, Bourbon on Main has you covered. We sat for a solid 27 minutes before a server appeared -- long enough to memorize the menu, question our life choices, and consider bussing our own table. When the food finally arrived, it was ice cold -- the kind of cold that suggests it had been sitting beside the bar while someone debated whether to actually deliver it. Maybe they don't believe in heat lamps. Maybe they've never heard of them. Either way, I've had warmer leftovers out of my fridge. As for flavor? None. Zero. Nada. It's almost impressive how thoroughly they managed to remove any trace of taste. To their credit, the one poor server running the whole place deserves a medal -- but no amount of sympathy can make up for food this bad and service this slow. If you enjoy long waits, cold food, and culinary disappointment, Bourbon on Main will exceed your expectations. Otherwise, you're better off at the gas station down the road. read more

Easy to find and welcomed as soon as I walked in for lunch. I was shown to the back deck to a table overlooking the Kentucky River. It is a gorgeous view! It was hot outside. The ceiling fans helped a little, but kinda wished there was indoor dining. I had the lunch special pork belly, lettuce, tomato (BLT) with fries. It was so good and the fries were too. I had their BOM old fashioned and it was nicely crafted too. It got pretty busy at lunch so I had to find my waitress to pay my check and get back to my conference. She was polite and not a big deal. Easy check out. Will return! read more

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If you're looking for a place to go for a one hour lunch spot look elsewhere. 45 minutes to get my food.

They must be having some staffing issues because the wait and service took way too long. Even just walking into the restaurant, it took almost 10 minutes to be acknowledged. That should have been the first sign for things to come. It took another 45 minutes to be seated because the bartender was the busser as well and could only get to clean tables the chances he got between making drink orders. We were there after their lunch rush. The menu is very small and they can't make any customization from what's exactly listed on there so there was nothing my son could eat because he's very picky. I don't understand how this place gets such good reviews. There are no redeeming qualities here. The fish and chips was super greasy and over fried. If we hadn't waited an hour and half to actually eat I would have sent it back but at that point I was just ready to be done. Very poorly run causing an awful experience when in town visiting and wanting to enjoy our vacation. read more

Bourbon On Main - Fish and chips only thing good was the tartar sauce - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

A group of 8 us went in at noon on a Thursday, and they were kind enough to get us in without a reservation! We were glad they did. It's an old building with a cool vibe. The food was very good and the service was excellent. 3 of us got the Mahi sandwich - a good piece of fish and wonderful tartar sauce and salad topping it. The macaroni salad was also great; a light amount of dressing in that. A couple of the people in our group got the Bologna sandwich special. It was a very thick piece of meat with an egg on top. A few got salads, and they were full of dark greens and great toppings. Definitely a great place to try! read more

This place is a gem. The atmosphere, food, and service was great and beyond. Our waiter was very attentive, professional, and friendly. She ensured we had a great experience and follow up us often during the meal. I opted to have Indian Butter Chicken. The dish was season to perfection and very flavorful. The portion size was more than enough. I highly recommend this dish. My coworker had the chicken BLT and loaded fries. She also enjoyed them. However, she really like (my dish) Indian Butter Chicken. If you ever in the area please check them out read more

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Bri took good care of us and showed us southern hospitality! Great views and beverages! Thank you!

This was a great restaurant in Frankfurt, KY. We sat on the patio with a view of the Kentucky River. The service was friendly and prompt. The food was delicious. I would recommend it if you're in the area. read more

We are here visiting from California and came through this small town and decided to try this place and I'm glad we did. Customer service was amazing, everyone was welcoming and attentive. Food was fresh and tasted delicious, especially the mahi grilled sandwhich! Definitely check this place out. read more

Food was solid I have the chicken sandwhich and I would order again for sure. Service was great and very attentive. They just got hit by a huge flood so there wasn't draft beers at the time but normally I assume they would. Ambiance is nice and old style building on a Main Street vibe in the river. read more

Absolutely the best service and food in Frankfurt! Clerance is a class act. Unbelievable personality and person. Tried the special fried bologna and wow..... it was the bomb! Added a fried egg and it was amazing!!!! Burgers are also very special. Lots of bourbon choices too. Can't wait to make a return trip to the capital of Ky. read more

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Walked in on a Wednesday afternoon and we were able to get a table immediately. The back deck is covered and the view is beautiful. The vibe is casual and fun. Staff was great! The bourbon list was extensive. Everything we had was delicious. There's a little heat in the burger but not anything extreme. The deviled eggs with the pork belly were wonderful, not overly mayo or mustardy. Just fantastic. Would definitely come back and highly recommend if you're looking for something delicious in the middle of bourbon tours. read more

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Small menu. Caesar salad was decent. The chicken with the salad looked pretty good-seasoned. Drinks were pretty average. Service was generally mediocre. Took a bit of work and patience to get refills. Not a lot of choices right in this area, but was hoping for better. Nobody was overly thrilled by their meals, but nobody was completely disappointed either. read more

Had to visit Frankfurt for some paperwork and stopped in this restaurant for lunch. The lobby was small and cute. Had 2 small tables and some lounge chairs by the bar. It seemed as though there was only one server working that day and she was extremely busy so service was slow. But she was friendly and accurate. I would say this place isn't handicapped accessible because she wanted to seat us upstairs but we had our infant stroller and didn't want the hassle of toting it up the narrow staircase. But she did just end up waiting on us downstairs. Dad got a blueberry margarita that was phenomenal. I had their moscato which was great. We got the buffalo chicken dip for a starter which was absolutely delicious! Not too spicy. Perfect share size for the two of us. Dad ordered the fish and chips for his entree. It was one huge piece of fish and some tasty fries and tartar sauce. His dish was tastier than my featured item, butter chicken (tiki Marsala style) while the presentation was nice for the chicken, plenty of protein, the flavor was just lacking. The sauce was super runny as opposed to the traditional thick India style. I had to add more salt than I'd like to admit to enjoy the dish and ended up finish my man's fish and chips and leaving my soupy dish right there. I would come back and try something new here for sure. read more

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This place came recommended from our Buffalo Trace tour guide, and it was easy to understand why once we were there. Great hospitality from the bartender who we later learned was the owner. We enjoyed having a drink outside on the deck overlooking the river. We came back a second time and found the same great service. read more

Food choices good. Interesting specials. Nice ambiance. Prices fair. Service great. Had the big bologna sandwich special, which was large and tasty. They customized a burger and put it on there salad which was also delicious. This is about read more

Everything about BOM was disappointing. Food. Absolutely nothing of the savory dishes was tasty. We ordered burgers, hot chicken, chicken strips appetizers and salads. The chicken was very gristly and lacked flavor. The burgers were subpar. The beer cheese was plain weird. The only reason to elevate to a 2 star is the bread pudding was tasty and their aren't many options for food in the area. Service. On main server was no good and was blaming anything that went wrong in the person she was training. In reality, the person she was training was very friendly and is the only one who came back to check on us. Atmosphere. There was none. If you are in the area for Bourbon tastings keep driving to Bardstown or Lexington for a good place to eat. read more

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We really don't like giving bad reviews, but after reading so many good reviews we wondered if we had stepped into the same restaurant. The place was pretty dirty, the carpet leading upstairs to the main restaurant was filthy. We were given utensils in bags and no napkins or water. Had to ask for both. The cocktails were overly sweet and came several minutes after we had started eating the appetizers. The deviled eggs were good though. The mains arrived and we can only ask how can you mess up a salad, but apparently you can. It was under seasoned, the cheese was not what was promised, and the mandarins were canned. The chicken was dry and tasteless. Fries were meh. We had to ask for our second drink order as it did not show up. I hope that if you decide to visit Bourbon on Main, yours will be a five-star experience because ours was not. We will not be back. read more