We were traveling I 24 and wanted something local instead of another chain restaurant. Parker's was…read moreexactly what we were looking for. I ordered the Double Bacon Cheeseburger, and it was enormous. The bacon was cooked perfectly, crispy without being overdone, and there was plenty of it. The toppings were fresh, the cheese was generous, and the burger was so big I couldn't finish it all. I wanted to, but it simply won the battle. One of the things that makes Parker's unique is the atmosphere. The walls are covered with horse racing memorabilia and photos. The owner is involved in horse racing, and the racing theme gives the restaurant a personality all its own. And don't leave without trying the ice cream. We had the soft serve, and it was absolutely delightful. It was the perfect finish to a great meal. This is the kind of classic American drive in that is becoming harder to find. Freshly prepared food, generous portions, local character, and a memorable experience. If you're passing through Paducah, Parker's is well worth getting off the interstate for. We'll definitely be back.

We recently visited Paducah, Kentucky for the first time. We live in Louisville and would rather…read moreget out of town on Derby weekend, so this year it was Paducah. After doing some record shopping we asked "Where's a good place to go for lunch" and there was a unanimous "Parker's" from standers by. It was also, literally, about 3 blocks away. There's a menu board mounted behind the counter and they can hand you one so you don't have to squint your eyes to see all they have to offer. And this menu is ENORMOUS Parker's is a very cool throwback to the car hops of the 50s and early 60s. You can order outside on the speaker or go inside for the full-on experience. The inside is decorated with movie and music memorabilia and neon. Lots of neon. If you're eating inside you order at the counter, they give you a number, and you find a seat. The menu is hand-held/bar food. Burgers, hotdogs, onion rings, and fries, and a variety of sandwiches and a HUGE selection of sides. My wife had a mushroom and swiss burger, I had your basic cheese burger. Our sides were onion rings and fries. Our food was delivered hot, fresh, and accurate within ten minutes. My wife's burger/onion rings came on a basket shaped like a guitar. #AWESOME!! The food was tasty and delicious. I asked for tomato on my cheeseburger and they were able to add it, but was sliced probably 3/4 of an inch thick! It made the burger look a little lopsided, but it was still good. The staff was friendly and didn't look at me funny when I asked for a side of mayonnaise for my fries (yea I'm that guy). The dining room was authentically decorated, like I said, with vintage movie and music stuff down to the chrome chairs and the soda fountain seat with silver, twirly seats...even the floor tiles were like something you'd see in a movie from the 50s. Our first visit was a great experience and we had a lot of fun despite unrelenting rain. If we get to Paducah again, Parker's Drive In is definitely our lunch destination.

Local, good tasting food, and a friendly staff - what's not to like. I've been twice, both with my…read moredude. Burger w fries the first time and the chicken blt w fries the second. Both times the food came out reasonably quickly and tasted good. Fries were hot both times. The place is clean. The bathroom was clean, but older and in a strange location. The staff were all super friendly and best of all the gal that rang me up clicked past the tip screen, I'm just not a fan of tipping at fast food places and just hate that screen. I did leave cash in the tip jar anyways as the folks were great. We will definitely be back when we are in Paducah again.

Looking for a great hometown burger and I found it!…read more The burger had everything you would want - hot off the grill fresh onions, lettuce, mustard, ketchup and it was huge! Crispy tots as well! What a great hometown spot!

-consistently good fiesta burger! i will always eat this when i visit this area! Recommend to…read moreanyone who may want a chili cheese burger!! Instead of a side of fries, i usually order another small fiesta burger!

I just bought a foot long chili dog. It was 2 regular hotdogs with a meat sauce with a small…read moreamount of chili flavor. It was not good! I also bought fried mushrooms and they were not as good as I thought they could be. The chocolate milkshake saved the day!! They definitely have the best ice cream and milkshakes!

Family owned and operated for more than 50 yrs (?). BEST chili dog in Paducah. I need to go more…read moreoften and have never had anything bad here. Great service-dine in or they will bring to your car. Support locally owned!!! Cash only ;)

I worked here when I was a teenager, 35 years ago or so. Since then I've moved away and traveled…read morethe world and it is still one of the first places I go when I get back here. The service is quick and friendly. The most refreshing thing is the menu and food are still exactly as I remember it from back then except the prices have been adjusted for inflation. I will continue to visit this place until I die or they close whichever comes first. Tip those kids well, they work their ass off.

Husband and I just popped in on our way to the lake, and we are so happy we did. Tiny little hidden…read moregem, what it lacked in decor it made up for with terrific, on point and kind service coupled with tasty BBQ. The menu is small but mighty. We shared the brisket plate, coleslaw, baked beans, and potato salad. Everything was cooked well and full of flavor, reminded me of home. The girl working the front was super friendly and helpful, chef was also sweet and offered to refill my drink as we left. For the price point, absolutely cannot be beat. We will be back

Friendly service. Reasonable prices. Ordered a pulled pork sandwich, side of baked beans and a…read moresweet tea. Very generous with pork on sandwich and the beans were tasty. Simple BBQ joint decor. Highly recommend.

This small roadside restaurant is a must try! It's rooted in simplicity and reminds me of a…read moredifferent era. The menu is listed on an old menu board and is comprised of burgers, fried foods and shakes. We stopped for dessert. We ordered three desserts for a whooping $12 bucks. The portion sizes were unbelievable. We will be back! I can't wait to try a burger soon. Please note, they only accept cash or check.

Great food! Definitely a must stop. Cash only so be sure to have some on hand. We had burgers,…read moreshakes and chili dogs.

The burger and fries were amazing and the wait wasn't too long. The staff were all absolutely greatread more

Food was ok, a bit overpriced. Service was very…read moredisappointing they were rude when telling us how it works and how to order food & drink.

I think Eugene: Owner of Happy's Chili parlor, is a…read more Smart businessman, the food and Service is impeccable

Absolutely delicious food! The husband and I ordered brisket, potato salad and greens. Mr. Eugene…read moreeven gave us Italian cream cake on the house. Good food and a generous owner!!