We regularly travel between Ohio and Alabama and happened onto this place. Now we plan stopping…read morethere every trip. I'm a bit fan of their catfish or chicken liver dinners.

This a locally owned restaurant perched on a hillside just off I-75 . Friendly service and great…read morefood. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Portions are large and they never let your glass get empty. I recommend the rattlesnake bites, burgers and the hillbilly tacos. Their breakfast is also great!

It is clear that this place takes great pride in preparing food that is well above the ordinary and…read moremade from scratch. We received great service and the owner/cook personally came out to check that everything was good. Although it is a bit out of the way, you will enjoy the drive and will be glad you went. We certainly will be back.

What a very pleasant surprise while working in Somerset, KY this past week. I was checking Yelp for…read moreplaces to eat for breakfast and I came across The Whippoorwill Diner. My coworker and I were greeted by Charles the owner. He asked how we heard about the diner, I told him some friends told me about it. I told Charles I wasn't picked and I eat whatever he recommended for breakfast. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are huge! You will not leave hungry. The dining area is small but very welcoming and the chairs are very comfortable. Next time your in the area put this on your to eat list. Support local small businesses!!!! You won't regret it! BOOM!!!!

I have travelled in for breakfast a few times now and when listen when I say this place is a…read morediamond in the rough! Blink and you might miss it but if you're lucky enough to stop in you will leave full of delicious home cooked food! And with a smile on your face from the great service and environment. Our recent stop was for pancakes before school and some time to study vocabulary words...not a bad combo for a kid if you ask me. My only draw back is that parking is tight during certain times of the day, but if the lot is full it's because people know how delicious this place is!! Did I mention everything is farm to table and you can even purchase some local meats here during certain seasons.

6/25/26 This is now my 3rd time coming here and every time I…read morehave the best experience. The food is absolutely delicious and the staff is amazing. So friendly, kind and accommodating. I love the Christian community and the southern culture this restaurant brings. The ambiance is very causal yet welcoming and homely. If I didn't get weight, I would eat here everyday. The food is just so dang delicious! On this visit I had the chicken fried steak with white sauce, mashed potatoes, and green beans. I also got a side of their very hefty peanut butter cake. Definitely get yourself a piece if you're here's they are phenomenal! Everything is so good, you can't go wrong getting anything off their menu. I love their concept and what they bring to the community. Wish more restaurants were this way. Thank you so much for being so amazing and serving up delicious food!

Great breakfast! If you're in Frankfort KY, and want a really tasty diner breakfast, this is the…read moreplace. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our food. I had the Roylins Big Breakfast. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the ham steak, biscuit, and potatoes were all spot on. Your only concern is getting a table. It's small but popular, and well worth the wait. We took German chocolate cake slices to go.

I have eaten at some of the finest restaurants in the US. This is not one of them. But it does earn…read more5 stars. You know why? Because it absolutely delivers on what it promises ~ a solid breakfast at a fair price cooked and served by kind people. We happened to be served by Melisa herself, on Veteran's Day. The small bar had an assortment of older men eating by themselves. You could tell they appreciated being doted on by the kind Melisa. We ordered some standard breakfasts along with coffee. Nothing gourmet. Nothing fancy. But tasty, served hot and comforting in late 2025 in America. I appreciate such an honest experience more than my words can convey.

My friend ordered a cheese omelette but he wanted veggies in it as well. When it came I noted how…read moreHUGE it was. The flavor matched the size. I ordered the sausage and two eggs; the sausage was delicious, not over-cooked as one finds often; the eggs were also HUGE -- I wondered if they were from a duck or ostrich. The service was excellent, prompt, friendly. It's a small diner but the atmosphere is that of a family restaurant. On top of all that, the prices were excellent. Highly recommend!

This was the best breakfast we've had in a long time. Everything was incredibly flavorful, and the…read morefood came out as it was ready, so every dish was hot, fresh, and delicious. The prices were very inexpensive and the service was great. Highly recommend!

The service is always good and the food is always hot and delicious. My only problem is having to…read moredecide between all the great choices. Breakfast is served all day and there's always great food on the buffet or you can order from the menu. If you like comfort food, this is the place to go!

I've heard it said before that if you want home cookin', then eat at home. I normally subscribe to…read morethis belief. It's one reason I don't go out for breakfast ~ I can make a pretty good breakfast at home. No use paying someone to do something I can do. So, going into Jackson's restaurant, a mom and pop restaurant specializing in home cooked style food, I had my doubts. Walking up to what resembled a school cafeteria lunch line only furthered my doubts. And, seeing the sheer number of different options sitting out behind the glass window only furthered my suspicions. Look, I was wrong. The food here is really good. The service is super friendly and helpful. I was so overwhelmed by all the choices I just told the lady behind the glass counter to pick me something. She obliged with a kindness that made me think she knew me somehow. She chose the chicken and dumplings, beef stew, apples, and two different types of corn bread. Now, I thought initially, and she even admitted, that the chicken and dumplings/beef stew mix was a little unorthodox, but that they were both so good I had to try them. Both were fantastic. The apples were awesome. I liked both types of corn bread. When I got up to leave, she called me over to the counter and said that since it was my first time there, I'd get a free dessert. You all, I was too full to even try. The food here is both tasty and filling. I was in Richmond for a conference at Eastern Kentucky University. So it was really convenient to stop by. But I'd say that even if you're remotely close, it's worth a visit. Don't, as I did, judge a book by its cover.

Excellent lunch. You think -"it was just a burger" but I'm telling you- it was more than good! And…read moreI highly recommend the onion rings. My husband's fries were good too and he said the cole slaw was delicious. As others have said- Don't let the appearance put you off. Food and service wins!!!

The place is old and the ladies are full of life. The building is older but semi…read moreKept up.

Been looking forward to trying this iconic place for quite a while. Came from Lex with my…read moregranddaughter to take my daughter out to lunch. (She works one day a week at the Family Services building.) Got there around 12:30. Only one booth open! Counter full. Wanted to try the Hot Brown, but wasn't hungry enough to tackle it, so I got a fried bologna sandwich instead. Service took a while, but that is to be expected. No problem. I would recommend the Cliffside Diner to anyone who digs a retro vibe with a cool selection of home cooking!

Definitely a locals hangout in a good way Excellent home…read morecooked food Friendly staff and and friendly patrons

Felt like family and food was perfect. Was a hidden gem out 476 past the goose, would recommend…read more10/10

Best burgers in town fast and friendly service. I would definitely recommend this restaurantread more

My first time there was Friday night and I had the fish it was great. The wife had the steak it was…read moreperfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection will definitely be back!!!

We've eaten here many times under Pete's ownership. He deserves a good retirement…read more The food is typical comfort food, but so much more. Service is great, as always, and I hope the new owners are able to keep everything that we loved about Pete's.