I walked into Driftwood Lounge expecting a full on dive bar experience, and they delivered. This is…read morenot the place to go if you are looking for mood lighting, artisanal coasters, or a bartender who calls you "sir" unironically. And honestly it works. The locals greeted me like I'd just come back from a long trip instead of walking in for the first time. Either they're incredibly friendly or they thought I needed supervision. Either way, solid welcome. Service was minimal in the best possible way. No hovering, life story, or unnecessary check-ins. Just quick, friendly, and efficient, like they understood I came to eat, not start a long term relationship. Now here's where things take a turn: the food has no business being this good. I ordered the Southside Supreme Pizza, and I'm still trying to figure out how a place that looks like it could host a darts league championship is casually putting out world class pizza. I've had pizza from all over the world and this place can hold its own. Thin, perfectly crispy crust, fresh ingredients, and enough cheese to make you question your priorities but not your choices. It's like the pizza didn't get the memo about where it was being served. So yeah, I give it 5 stars. Come for the dive bar charm, stay because the food quietly outperforms half of the "fancy" places that make you wait 45 minutes for a table and then serve you a disappointment on a wooden board. I'll definitely be back. Next time I might even try to look like I belong.

It was a little pricey, but I like the food I like the atmosphere and you can smoke out in the…read morepatio. I would come back.

The service provided by Amber at the bar and Gina in the restaurant was over the top! The food was…read moredelicious too. The ambiance is quiet and pleasant .

Our server Britney was amazing! She was on top of it when it comes to service and she makes a MEAN…read moresmoked old fashioned. 10/10 The food was great too. Definitely get the pretzel sticks.

Had dinner with a friend Monday evening. The hostess was friendly while I waited for my friend. We…read morewere sat in a booth and Samantha came quickly to get our beverage order. We ordered dinner and the food came pretty quickly and was everything we wanted, and more. That backyard BBQ burger never disappoints and the garlic mashed potatoes were a great side choice! My friend had the chicken salad with croissants and potato soup and thankfully the soup lived up to my recommendation to her. Haha. I knew it would! Samantha checked our drinks, offered dessert and provided the needed boxes to go. Great service with a smile. You should eat here.

We had dinner here l This last week, James our server did a…read morefine job. The specialty chicken salad my wife had was very good and my prime rib was to notch, cooked perfectly. The restaurant is well appointed and rustic.

235$ The most expensive bill I've ever had. Anywhere. In…read morethe entire u.s.a. Overpriced!! I typically am perfectly happy to pay whatever it takes to get a good meal and usually don't pay attention to the bill But this bill easily exceeded by 50% What you typically pay for a high-quality meal And while the meal was quite good, it wasn't a five star meal The service was five stars The salad was good The coconut clam appetizer was good My branzino was quite the small portion and lacked flavor Our salmon was overcooked to dry The best part was the service it was impeccable I rarely say this But I'll never go back it's just not worth it It's a 150$ meal. Not a 235$ meal. Other patrons voiced the only reason they were there was because it's the only place open on Monday.

Went for dinner, very cool atmosphere. Lights could be a little dimmer. Service was excellent…read more Food is where the price doesn't meet the road. Truffle fries; don't use crinkle cut, you're not Culver's. Seriously, you have to figure out how to make fresh cut fries Or get creative w/ another spud. Chilean Sea bass; you have to give us a bigger piece for $62, It shouldn't be 1" x 3" morsel. Again, do better, It should be twice as big. If you're worried about running out, oh well, at least match the size for the value. Salmon seemed fairly big enough for the $$. You're a good spot fr dinner, but have to do better. Hope you take to heart.

Very good food, the service was great and the staff friendly…read moreI would recommend Big Ed's to my friends and colleagues.

Very nice service. The Mac and cheese and hashbrown casserole needs to be changed asap. Dont use…read morecanned cheese for that it tasted yuck. Chicken was good. Salad bar was good. Hush puppies was good. Banana pudding was the only dessert we liked.

The food is really good. Service is always exceptional. It's non smoking now and the place has…read morereally been cleaned up. Live music on Saturday nights.

Beer and pizza for our last stop in Kentucky before retiring for the night nearby. Paducah Beer…read moreWerks is a neat spot - it's the former Greyhound station and you can tell. The luggage lockers are still here, the large parking lot and massive overhangs for huge coach buses, the industrial rest rooms and the signage. There is some character and flavor going on here. Inside and outside seating, which was nice on a cool evening with fire pits going. We sat inside. Beers and pizza ordered, neither took very long. Super hot, super delicious and loaded up with cheese. The pizza was excellent and so was the service. After two beers and we'd polished off the pie, we were off. I enjoyed PBW and would definitely return when I'm passing through Paducah. [Review 281 of 2025 - 296 in Kentucky - 23844 overall]

Great spot for pizza and beer within close walking distance of the riverfront Holiday Inn. Service…read morewas quick and friendly. Also had a live band playing since it was Saturday evening.