Much like Steven Tyler sang on the single that was released the year I was born (I just now discoverd this!), I am back in the saddle, again! Recently, my family went on a, er, fateful camping trip. Fateful is perhaps a strong term. But much like Back in the Saddle isn't Aerosmith's best song, this wasn't my favorite camping trip. Oh, far from it! But this isn't a review about camping venues. It's a review about a restaurant. Why? Because when the rain comes in and dampens your family's weekend plans, quite literally, it's time for Plan B! I wasn't familiar with the area, but something drew us to Ky's American Bistro and, honestly, they kind of saved the day! Ky's is a locally owned establishment that specializes in down-home cooking and classic American fare. They advertise an unlimited salad bar, which I think is great. The unlimited salad bar seems to be vanishing from our culture (R.I.P. Ruby Tuesday!), and while I am not the biggest fan of the all-you-can-eat buffet (don't judge my lunch choice below!), I AM a fan of a salad bar that giveth abundantly. Beyond the salad bar, they create "handcrafted" burgers, tenderloins and hand-cut streaks. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon, and they had a hot bar you could add to the unlimited salad bar. Yes, it was technically a buffet, but I am going with "hot bar" because its my review, and I can. Joking aside, it was a solid Sunday meal. The hot bar had fried chicken, mashed potatoes, mac 'n cheese and green beans. Basically, the perfect Sunday comfort meal after a less-than-stellar camping trip. My son ordered the bone-in wings and they looked great, nice and meaty. My girls loved the "jello fluff" off the salad bar. I am a sucker for a salad bar that includes more than just salad, even if its simply something for my kids to enjoy. They also include a soup with the salad bar because, of course! It was a cheesy cauliflower, and my oldest daughter was skeptical. But she loved it and downed a bowl quickly. The decor is rustic, yet comforting: knickknacks on the wall, but it never felt like they were going full Cracker Barrel. My youngest daughter loved the "Farm to Table" sign with the greenery hanging down. She was already interested in decorating her bedroom in a similar fashion, so she was very impressed. And let me tell you, that's saying something for her! Lol. My only drawback was that it was nearing the end for the hours of the hot bar, yet more people had just been sat who stated they wanted to order the salad and hot bar. The kitchen brought out some fresh chicken, but said that was all that would be served. It was a little early, I felt, since a large family had just ordered, but it all worked out. There was enough food, and I understand a business wanting to save on food waste. I saw a review that mentioned instant mashed potatoes. All due respect, but that reviewed is crazy. These potatoes were THICC. No "k" needed! They were served with a delicious chicken gravy. The food was exactly what you would want for a down-home comfort meal. Whether you are surviving the bad weather or just looking for a great meal, Ky's has you covered. read more

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We stopped in here when we were in town vintage shopping. They were busy and we had to wait for a table. There is not much room for waiting. We were seated and it was not too long before the waitress came to the table and took our drink order. I ordered the breaded tenderloin and onion rings, my daughter had the tenderloin and fries, and my grandson had a hamburger and fries. I was not a big fan of the tenderloin, too thin for my liking, but my daughter liked it. The grandson was happy with his burger and fries. They were pretty busy the entire time we were in there but our waitress did a pretty good job of keeping up. She did check on us during our meal. I would likely go again if I were back in town. I would just order something different. read more

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We were recommended Ky's by a co-worker of my fiancé. We made the trip out to new castle from Muncie, and right away when we walked in we thought the place was decorated absolutely adorable. We were seated right away, and the waitress was super kind to explain the menu to us since it was our first time, and gave us the hot bar/salad bar run down. I ordered the Parmesan chicken with a baked potato and seasoned green beans and it was very good. My fiancé got the hot bat which was bbq for the night. I tried a few bites of stuff from his plate and the pulled pork was absolutely amazing. I wasn't disappointed with anything we tried. Maybe added a little salt and pepper to some things as per my preference but overall it was great. We were obsessed with the burger flight appetizer! They were probably the highlight of dinner from how good they tasted and how creative they were. The bathrooms were tidy, well decorated and overall very nice. Overall were very happy, will most likely try to have a date night there again, and plan to contact them to discuss the possibility of catering out wedding. read more

Ky's American Bistro - The burger flight appetizer with the Goober, the Bistro, and the classic bacon. - American Near Me - New Castle, Indiana

They have an amazing salad bar AND a different daily hot bar! Also a full menu ranging from hamburgers, chicken, handbreaded tenderloins to shrimp and the best steaks in town! The building itself is very unique. They've decorated the interior to share some of the history of New Castle and lots of special touches. It has the original hard wood floors and even the original brick walls! The servers are spot on! They don't let your drinks get empty and they know what service means! read more

Best Food in town. All you can eat salad bar and always something fun on the hot bar as well. The service is always great and the atmosphere is so nice. New castle needed this. The owners have outdone themselves. read more

Ky's American Bistro - Current menu. Note that there is a dinner menu that does not begin until 4 - American Near Me - New Castle, Indiana

My neighbors got carry out from Ky's Kreations and brought me a wrap. Wow! Fresh soft shredded chicken breast and plenty of lettuce and cheese. I CANNOT say enough about the home made ranch. I could have lived on this alone- delicious thick flavor and consistency. Give them a try for lunch or grab take out boxes for dinner! Awesome healthy choice versus fast food. read more

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Everyone was welcoming, and our waitress was great, she did a good job. We went on a Sunday and had the salad bar and hot bar and it was really really good. The decor in the restaurant is really cute. We will go back. read more

Best wings in town! We had the Honey Siracha wings and were pleasantly surprised, being huge wing connoisseurs. They were so meaty, the temperature was perfect, they came out quickly, and the seasoning was on-point. read more

Ky's American Bistro - Honey Siracha Wings - American Near Me - New Castle, Indiana

I have been lucky enough to eat at Ky's a few times since they have opened. It is one of the best restaurants in our town at the moment. We took our friends here for a double date and making reservations is definitely helpful on their busy days but not necessary. The staff are very accommodating and super nice. The seating the spacious and give me that means a lot. Now let me tell you about the food! I got the shaved ribeye sandwich and when I tell you I ate everybody of that sandwich and the mac and cheese that came with it I had no shame I ate every single bite. It is toasted on a brioche bun with this Hollandaise sauce that they put a little twist on and made it out of this world. Now are you ready for the best part? They have a salad bar that you can add to your meal. And it is top notch toppings and base products. I love a good salad bar when I go out to eat I like to make my own salad and this just did it for me. Our guests loved it and I may have splurged a few weeks later and ordered the same sandwich for lunch and had it doordashed to me. If you are in town and you want to try an amazing meal for an actually decent price it is right there on broad Street as you're coming into town I highly recommend you stop in give it a try and leave a review for the next person it is really something to experience. read more

First time there, and it was wonderful! The service was great, and the food was even better! read more

Ky's American Bistro - Menu - American Near Me - New Castle, Indiana

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Ky's is a very homey place in downtown New Castle. I had the shaved ribeye think cheesesteak and fries and the salad bar and my wife had the pork tenderloin and salad bar. Everything was good and fresh. Bottomless iced tea was delicious. Service was excellent. The place was very clean. Bathrooms were also very tidy. We really enjoyed it and we'll be back. read more