Service was a bit chaotic. The hostess was having to leave the front to seat people which created a line of people to wait to be seated. Multiple waitresses were serving the same tables. We were seated but never greeted until about 11 min later. By this time we were ready to order. We ordered the potato skins appetizer. They were hot and flavorful but we've never had them served with diced tomatoes before. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich, seafood platter, and the catfish dinner. Our food was served hot. The pulled pork was good but a bit dry. The fish was cooked well and large portions. The shrimp was really good. The hushpuppies were different but really good. The cole slaw was tasty. The loaded baked potato was hot but a bit bland. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. We sat on the patio, but they also offer indoor seating. Overall, we enjoyed this place and would return. read more

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3.5 stars. 5 stars for location and view. Lush historic backwater deep in colonial era Kentucky. Historic plaques on the road by the bridge. Nice service. Locals and those passing by... sit outside on a Spring afternoon. read more

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We have been here a few times. The food has been consistent. We love sitting on the deck, overlooking the river. On this visit, they were short staffed, according to our server. You really couldn't tell. Our drinks and food arrived in a timely manner. The fish and chips was delicious. The fish perfectly fried. I opted for sweet potato fries that were well seasoned and cooked like I like them. My mother ordered ribs. The portion was huge and she loved every bite. She still enjoyed the leftovers the following day. We will definitely be back! read more

The food was really delicious and the atmosphere is really nice, but the service was awful. We had to ask for our waitress twice first time for refills the second time for the check.. and then a couple actually got up and left because they were never waited on awful awful service read more

Hall's On the River - Hall's cheeseburger - Southern Near Me - Winchester, Kentucky

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Stopped in for the very first time. Around 11am on a Saturday. It was absolutely freezing inside the restaurant. Had to switch tables so we could sit in the sun. Another table had a heater box at their feet. My wife did like the beer cheese soup and the ultimate bloody mary was really good. The crap cakes were average and I won't order them again. Probably won't be eating there again. read more

Food, service and definitely ambiance. Wonderful experience. The waitress was very patient and courteous. The food was brought in a timely manner and delicious. read more

Man does the owner have an ego problem. Constantly running around minimizing staff. The food is good and the views are great but shitty ownership/management read more

The last two times we have been there the food was mediocre and the service was slow.

I've been here countless times over the years and I've yet to be disappointed in the food or the service. For special events or to impress someone, I almost always choose Hall's. I took my son there on May 28 for his 52nd birthday. We both had the incredible catfish dinner. Our waitress, Bella, took excellent care of us. The atmosphere and location--far from the city--only add to the overall experience. I've travelled the country, coast to coast, and have yet to find a better eating out experience. read more

We really enjoyed this meal. We have come here off and on over the last 25 years and not as much in the last 5 years but the last two times that we have come, we have really enjoyed it. I love the fried catfish dinner! The Shrimp and Grits are awesome too! The service is a bit lacking. They brought out the salad just a few minutes before all of the entrees and I believe there is no excuse for that. We really like the atmosphere and food is good. We started with the Beer Cheese Platter with Hot Pretzels and it was absolutely delicious. We will come back again soon. read more

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Food was excellent and the wait staff was outstanding! The ambiance and decor are unique to central Kentucky

Make sure you make the drive during the daylight as the roads are curvy but very pretty. Cute place tucked in by the river. We had shrimp and grits over fried green tomatoes and their bbq ribs. The drinks were good! Give them a try and check out their little video of how the flood waters came up to their building!! read more

We stopped on a whim because the last time we ate at Hall's was long before the flood of '21. The River House feel was not lost in the renovations. If you are looking to eat at a true Kentucky landmark, you won't be disappointed. The wait staff worked hard to make sure we were satisfied with our meals and in today's market, that means a lot to me. My fish and chips dinner was a nice change of pace for me. The fish was a dark golden color that tasted great. My wife had the catfish and it was better than my meal! The breading on her fish was perfect! Not too salty, a perfect light golden hue. I like my tartar sauce a little tangier than theirs but we had a great meal and great service. We will be back! read more

Hall's On the River - The Fish & Chips Dinner - Southern Near Me - Winchester, Kentucky

Food was delicious. We left absolutely full! We ordered Fish and Chips, Chicken Alfredo and an order of Crab Cakes for our entrees. For drinks we had the Georgia Peach alcoholic beverage and sweet tea. For dessert we got the brownie a la mode and cheesecake with Carmel sauce and one with caramel, chocolate and raspberry sauces. We also had appetizers of mozzarella sticks and fried green tomatoes. read more

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We were seated. The restaurant wasn't busy. 20 minutes later, we were still not attended. Not even our drink order had been taken. After deciding to chase someone down, I was still treated as invisible, my presence unacknowledged until I demanded attention. After our wait, the food arrived cold and completely unsatisfactory. I will never be a customer again and would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

My wife and I stopped in for some food on Sunday evening about 6pm. Although there were numerous vacant tables available, we were told by the hostess there would be a 20 minute wait due to lack of staff. We decided to wait at the bar & have a beer. It took over 15 minutes to even get a beer from Morgan, the bartender/server. After waiting over 30 minutes we paid for our drinks & left. Been there many times over the years, but this was the worst experience. Why even open if you don't have an adequate staff? To top it off our "bartender" overcharged us by $11.25 and now no one answers their phone. Very sad for a historic place to offer such poor service. read more

My wife and I stayed at the Fort Boonsboro State Park for 12 days. There's not a lot in the meeting area, but we found this place to be fairly good. We had the same waitress and bartender on two of our four visits. The staff as a whole were very friendly and polite. The food was pretty good as well. The fried green tomatoes were yummy! I really enjoyed the beer cheese soup. The most spectacular dish was the banana pepper brined chicken wings. They were had a tempura batter as well. So yummy! They do have Wi-Fi, which makes it a bonus. We thought the decor was spot on for the area. Also thought the water level indicator of previous floodings was amazing! You won't go wrong if you come here. read more

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They are going to have a $60 buffet with there main offerings prepped the way you would prep a banquet, sliced put in a pan and then in a hot box. What the heck is up with restaurants serving subpar food in a buffet and then put a luxurious price on it? I know why they do it this way but put a reasonable price on it, at a 60 dollar price point there should be a carving station for both ham and turkey. This is the same place that charges you 12 bucks for 5 small potato skins so I'm not terribly shocked. read more

This was a great find and the food was totally awesome and lip smacking good. I would loved totry other things on menu but was traveling threw. Enjoyed the outdoor patio read more

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Yes, yes yes. I say this due to being able to make reservations, a family at five left everything they ordered and everything is price reasonably and they have a good drink menu. You can go the back way in your jeep or motorcycle and it's a beautiful drive and it's OK if you look a little rough when you go in. But you can also look nice and eat there too. Perfect choice for any family meal and it is one of our favorites to keep going back read more

my partner took me here over the summer for the first time! we ate outside (on the river lol) service was good. It was a beautiful drive to the restaurant. mountain roads, surrounded by nature. my partner said it was one of the best burgers he's had! read more

Fine dining in a relaxed setting either inside or out on one of the several decks which feels like you're up in a treehouse. We visited here on a Sunday and their weekend brunch menu is fabulous!! They are famous for their beer cheese and they incorporate it into their brunch signature dishes! The service is wonderful (most of the staff attend college nearby, so be sure to tip them well!). The ambiance is peaceful. I highly recommend sitting out back on the deck overlooking the creek. The beer cheese platter is a must!! Add the soft pretzel too! You can even buy some beer cheese to take home! read more

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me in with a group of professionals from out of town to get an authentic taste of Kentucky. Made reservations. The building dmelled like it had flooded. The group tried to order from the menu but they didnt even have half of the offerings. The food was terrible. They even ran out of tea! What southern restaurant runs out of tea? Didnt have even hald of the desserts we requested. The restaurant was empty other than o​ur group. The manager was worthless. read more

We went here twice while camping nearby with mixed results. The first time was fantastic. Great service from Kesha and food was great, we had the fish and Chips and the crab cakes. Both were amazing. Second time was rubbish. We made the mistake of sitting in the bar area, of which the server looking after the bar served us when she remembered! We tried something different the New York strip and the shrimp and grits. Steak was run of the mill, shrimp and grits was a mushy mess, would not recommend. Overall, I would say don't sit in the bar area for food and get the crab cakes they are excellent. read more

Fresh catfish and fried banana peppers... Heaven in every bite worth the drive if you can find it

This is a popular local favorite with charming decor. The menu features catfish, burgers, and salads. Wait staff is personable and efficient. Highly recommend. read more

Amazing food and service. The atmosphere is so relaxing. We sat on the patio overlooking the creek. read more

Ambiance is wonderful. Located on the banks of the Kentucky River. Both indoor and outdoor dining options. The interior looks like it would be super cozy in the winter with several fireplaces. The wait was somewhat long but they were short staffed the night we were there. My food was just ok but my husband's smoked chicken was amazing. Folks rave about the catfish. I ordered the Hot Brown which was super small and had very little meat in it. Add to that list the extremely high price and that's a NO from me. Drinks were excellent. Service was also slow due to staffing shortage. Staff was very warm and friendly. Not a place go if you are in a hurry. read more

Food is always delicious. The food and appetizer selections are also great. Nice atmosphere for an enjoyable dining experience. Service is excellent and the staff are very cordial and welcoming. read more

Bought Halls Beer Cheese taste gritty and is not Jean Bells recipe Don't waste your money buy something else read more

Such a good place if you want an outside meal when the weather is nice! Service was okay, just a little slow but the food was yummy! read more

Hall's On the River - Beer cheese nachos - Southern Near Me - Winchester, Kentucky

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Food was pretty good. I got the hot brown. Only complaint was that it was drenched in sauce. Scenery from the deck was nice. The inside of the restaurant smelled like sewer. read more

My family got three entrees, Fish and chips , Alfredo and the Hamburger. All three out of 1-10 were maybe a 4. The waitress forgot part of our appetizers. Brought them later, but never returned to refill. The service was the main issue took 40 minutes after eating to get a check. Do not order the fish and chips they were slimy and this is the next day, and I'm still half ill from it. Just a bad dining experience all the way around. The only reason it gets 2 stars is because the outside dinning was nice, even if it's during the cicada invasion. I will not be back, and it's pretty expensive. (The beer cheese was amazing) read more

This place is a must if you are looking for GREAT food, GREAT ambiance, HISTORY. CRAB CAKES here are phenomenal. I love the fish and chips, too. Services are generous. Drinks are good. Servers are friendly and we always end up having lots of laughs with friends AND servers. Do NOT miss this central Kentucky landmark. read more

My friends and I had dinner at Halls. The deck was lovely over looking the river. The food and service were outstanding. I had the catfish platter with sweet potato fries and slaw. The fish was tender and battered with a light hand. The sweet potato fries were excellent. We also ordered green tomatoes, another delicious treat. Can not recommend Halls any higher. read more

I'm a fan because of its history and location. You cannot beat sitting out on the deck on a cool summer day - which we did - and watching people kayaking on the river below. It is perfection. The beer cheese is well famous. Apparently, it's the best you can find in Kentucky. I'm a relative newbie to such things, so I cannot compare it to other beer cheeses out there. My experience is limited to this one: Hall's beer cheese comes in a to-go container with all the nutrition facts on the label. It reminded me very much of the cheese you would get as a kid, the kind with crackers and the little red plastic stick. We had the spicy cheese, and it was tasty. Not too spicy, even for this wimp. My main meal was "meh." Pulled pork with greens. The BBQ sauce was pretty one-note, overly sweet. The greens didn't do much for me (I prefer Gus's). Next time, I hope to have the half chicken (which was sold out). I would go back, but not for the food so much as for the atmosphere. read more

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The food the service and the ambiance were all amazing! Stop in and give them a chance to overwhelm you!

Went for impromptu lunch. Really wanted breakfast, so I'll have to go back again. Lovely relaxing views. Great service. Really appreciated that the waitress was super honest about everyone of her choices on the menu and why she had specific Preferences. This helped me decide what to choose; because I wanted to try several things! Food was tasty. My only knock (if that) was that it was a little pricey. But then again, portions were huge! So take it with a grain of salt. I will be back again for breakfast b/c I really want those beignets, and I did enjoy sitting on the deck. read more

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Great food, great environment! Considering how many times Halls on the river has been flooded up to the roof they have done a great job keeping the restaurant open and the great food coming out with good service!' With indoor and outdoor patio seating there isn't any way you could go wrong!! read more

Showed up at Halls on the river expecting good service food ambience price any of it. We got none of it the first red flag should've been market price for prime rib which you can get over down at the outback for 30 bucks this place charge 40 bucks for a very, tasteless piece of meat that was fatty had no meat asked for mashed potatoes. Got a scoop of something cold dry looking like perhaps it came out of a box the waitress we asked her for an in cut. She just blew right past that question. The meat was not cooked the way we wanted it. I wanted mine rare Hertz well done they were all the same place a favor. Don't go off the road 20 miles out of your way to get down to Boonsboro very disappointed. read more