It had been decades since I ate here (for no particular reason other than working out of town for well over a decade), but after reading the menu online, Hubby and I decided to check it out together. The dining room is set up to accommodate parties of two or four, all the way to large groups, with places for individuals at the bar. Table service is provided and our server was friendly. Hubby chose the Hot Brown with a side salad and I went for the liver and onions with mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, and gravy on the side for the livers. Hubby tries the Hot Brown at a lot of restaurants and said it was good. The liver was tender and tasty with the onions and gravy on the side, and the mashed potatoes and green beans were a good accompaniment. The portions were satisfying and neither of us had room for dessert. We were pleased with the experience, and with more items on the menu to try, we will be back. read more

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This cozy little pub-style spot is everything you want from a local favorite -- warm atmosphere, great service, and classic comfort food done right. We tried the chili dogs and fries, the fish sandwich special (which came with fries and slaw), and the chicken tenders appetizer. Everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The fish sandwich was perfectly fried -- crisp on the outside, flaky and tender on the inside. Even the chicken tenders were standout. Portions were generous, prices were very reasonable, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. The staff was friendly, attentive, and seemed genuinely happy to be there. Bonus points for the fun UK basketball décor -- fans of the Cats will feel right at home. If you're in the mood for traditional fried food done well in a laid-back setting with excellent service, this place is absolutely worth a visit. We visit often! read more

Amazing food for an amazing price. Buddy the bartender was extremely nice! Would recommend 10/10 if you're passing through!

This is a casual local restaurant and bar. Drinks are good and reasonable priced. Service is friendly and someone you can talk too. We ordered burgers and tots. The burgers were cooked good and had good flavor. Crispy bacon on mine. The tots were hot and crispy. My brother had the catfish earlier in the week and it was good. Nice place for dinner or lunch. They have a good selection of food. Prices are very reasonable. read more

Office Pub & Deli - Bacon blue cheese burger with tots - American Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

An awesome little hole-in-the-wall! We ate here because we wanted to try some place new, and my friend had heard mention of this place. It's in a very out-of-the-way spot, and pretty nondescript from the street. If you didn't know this place was here, you'd miss it. Once you step inside, it's very much a very authentic little hole-in-the-wall bar, a little bit of a dive, that has some pretty nice food. My friend summed it up as "This looks like a place where everyone knows your name", referencing the old TV show Cheers. Cheers, if it was in Frankfort instead of Boston, and served food, is a reasonable way to describe the place. The drinks we got were strong, the food was pretty dang good (they've got amazingly good fried pickles), and the service was at least adequate. The crowd does tend to be a little old, my friend and me are in our 40's and we were clearly towards the younger end of the patrons there, but I figure that just means that despite being a tad rough it's not likely to be rowdy and it seems to have a very devoted customer base. We will be back, and I'm looking forward to it. read more

I had the special of the day, chicken and dumplings. I'm pretty picky about my chicken and dumplings and these met my expectations. Fried okra was perfectly cooked . We also had someone order the Reuben and he was very pleased. Stop in, let the bartender know you aren't from around here and take notes as she gives the lowdown on all the best places to stop. read more

After receiving a recommendations from local FRANKFORT resident. We gave this place a try. Felt like a cheers where everyone knew one another!. Love that vibe! Food was outstanding. I had catfish with grits and callard greens. Some of the best sides I have had on this visit to TN. Fish was not too shabby either. Highly recommend this place ! Especially for those traveling trying to find a local gem! read more

This place is a jewel! From the moment we entered to the time we left, it was a truly down home feeling. The waitress was super friendly and chatty, given this was my first time in Kentucky. They had the Kentucky Hot Brown on the menu, but said they serve after 5pm. As it was lunchtime, she said she'll talk tot the cook. Not only did he make it, and personally brought it to me, it was incredible. I went with the home made coleslaw instead of salad. Again, delicious. Complimented with the house sweet tea, and a shot of special Four Roses, this place is where I will definitely return! The owner stopped by just to check on things and was super nice. I think I heard he's had it for 42 years. The whole experience from the ambiance to the people to the food are worthy of 5 stars without a doubt. If you are near Frankfort, get to The Office! read more

Office Pub & Deli - Kentucky Hot Brown. - American Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

Great food and atmosphere! Great spot for watching basketball and football games! GO BIG BLUE!

Amazing. Came here after buffalo trace and it was everything i wanted. great prices too

Chicken plate. So good. Everything. Quesadilla. Ribeye sammich. Meatballs. Yep. You be disappointed unless you're bas read more

Office Pub & Deli - Chicken plate. So good. Everything. - American Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

We love the service from John. The wait staff come and go but John is forever. The Office Pub and Deli is an eclectic hole in the wall bar that serves great food. They have a feeling of walking on to the old tv show, Cheers set. Everyone has a smile for you and most of the time, know your order. I love the Wildcat burger! Always cooked perfectly. They will always come out of the kitchen to make sure you like your food. My husband loves the club. It's huge and piled with meat. They have the best ripe tomatoes for your sandwiches. Fried pickle chips are always a fav as well. They have house made ranch. Great for fries, burgers, and pickles! read more

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This is a small bar restaurant where everyone is friendly and probably knows everyone who walks in. The bartender and servers are all so nice. We ate at the bar. The French dip and bbq burger were good. Tater tots good and crispy. We needed a place to eat while waiting for our distillery tour at Buffalo Trace. Not crowded and it seemed like the local hang outs which we love. Would come back! read more

I've lived in Franklin County for years and had yet to try this place until recently. Everything is delicious and the service has been great both times I've been here. The prices are very affordable. I'll for sure be back and recommend it to others. read more

Office Pub & Deli - Open faced roast beef, mashed potatoes, and fried apples. - American Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

Great food, friendly service. Clean. And great prices. Would come back again. Here on the bourbon trail, and stumbled upon this price. Great find!! read more

Stopped here during a recent stay in Frankfort. Not incredibly easy to find for out-of-towners- GPS was my savior. Cool atmosphere, turkey sandwich and fries were great for lunch. Huge menu with lots of variety. I could see it being a fun, chill hangout for downing some brews and watching sports. read more

We came on a family camping trip with our best friends to visit and acquire some of our favorite bourbons and found this gem of a pub. The most genuine owner, service, locals, food, pricing, the atmosphere was all above expectations. We came back for a second night in a row! If you want service with a smile and genuine conversation, this is definitely worth the visit. We will visit this pub every time we come back to Kentucky to visit our favorite distilleries. Give them a shot, you will not be disappointed. Jenny and the other staff were such a pleasure to visit - Hands down a memorable experience. read more

Great place to stop by and grab a good meal, catch up on local gossip, and enjoy a soothing drink! My wife and I have been going to the OPD for many years and have had good service and consistently good meals. The quality of the meals is good. The quantity of the meals is very good. And, the value of the meal is very reasonable. read more

I don't know why I haven't written a review about this place yet. My parents and I eat lunch here multiple times a week when I'm in town. The food is all homemade and everything you order is good. The servers are all attentive and do a great job. The place has a bar that's packed during the University of Kentucky basketball games. The restaurant hasn't been renovated since the 70s and has vintage UK memorabilia everywhere. When you visit this pub you feel more like you're going to eat at grandmas house than a restaurant. The only thing that would make this place better is if they did some modern decor updates and kept the food, servers and kitschy decorations. read more

This is the go to place in Kentucky for French Dip. It is amazing!!! I've been there several times and am so pleased with what ever we order Especially the French Dip. Bar is always good. Great cold beer. Friendly staff. Order comes out timely and reasonably quick. You can't go wrong here. read more

You can't go wrong ordering Big John's Dry Hot Wings....outstanding portion & size not to mention flavor.

There's not a lot to choose for food in Frankfort so we happened on this place. Feels more like a bar than a lunch spot, but there was a steady rotation of people coming in to eat. I had the club sandwich, and it looked like something I could make at home, which is fine. This place isn't claiming to be fancy pants. It worked. There is a full bar too if you want to drink. read more

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It's been a year since I've ate here but it was always amazing and service is good. Great little place to grab a bite to eat. Friendly service too! read more

Great local place to go hang out at with your friends and family. They have a wide selection of beer and alcohol. The food there is also great and they have great deals. The pub can be busy for basketball/football games but the services is always quick! read more

This place has become one of my regular places for lunch in Frankfort, not quite a once a week type of thing but definitely a few times a month. The OPD has a wide selection of food for lunch and dinner. It has your typical bar appetizers: chicken fingers, fried cheese, fried banana peppers, potato skins, etc. They offer up a variety of burgers, salads, sandwiches, and a few hot entrees for lunch. A lot more hot entrees are offered on the dinner menu. If it isn't to busy at lunch sometimes you can get something that is normally offered for dinner at lunchtime. They also have different daily specials. It has a separate room for larger groups but you need to call ahead to reserve it. I dock a star because sometimes the service has taken a little long to get food out and it can get pretty cramped if the place is really busy at lunch. The food is consistently good. read more

Great pub that gets you in and out pretty quickly despite the lunch rush. The burger was great as were the fries. Staff was friendly and service was good as well. read more

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We love the pub! Food is always good and the service is great! Very good menu to choose from.

The service was great And the food was amazing. Would recommend. The service was fast and the food was even better then the service. This place is a great place to eat with your family or friends. 5 star well deserved. read more

The food is good. I've never gotten anything I didn't like. However the service is not good. The last couple of times we went, we were basically ignored. No refills. People who came in well after us got their food first. I think they were regulars. Decent food but take your chances with the service. read more

Reminds me of a diner. Food is good, but not great. Looks better on the inside than on the outside. A local restaurant frequented by locals.

This is a blast from the past. Inexpensive food/drinks and the staff are all very professional. Bring your buddies and just sit back and relax at the bar. This place has never disappointed me. They also have great lunch specials also. read more

Just moved into the area and was looking for a pleasant spot to have a beer and conversation and since this is in my new neighborhood, I thought I would give it a try!!! Keep in mind the place closes at 10pm except for weekend, I was here on a Thursday, stopped in after 9 and was greeted with blank stares from the smokers as I walked inside. No one welcomed me or gave me any direction as to where I could sit so I took a seat at the bar. The selection of beers is not existent (no Sam Adams) so I settled on something other than Budwater. The bar seemed to tilt in my direction and I think my grandmother had better countertops in her kitchen back in '82. As I played with my phone and drank a second beer, the bartender asked me to settle up so he could leave by 10. It will be quite some time before I go back...maybe never. read more

It is what it is, which is a frozen burger and fries for $6.50. They have some good toppings, such as beer cheese or mushrooms to choose from. it wasn't bad, and at that price for lunch I can't complain too much. It seems to be a local favorite. read more

I have been going to the Office Pub &Deli for 30 years. John always treats you right. Best burgers and steaks in town. John shops local and all food is fresh. Great place. I love his roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy! Yum!!! read more

Good and greasy comfort food. I love the open faced roast beef sandwich and the catfish dinner. However, they don't always have all the advertised items. Other favorites are burgers, Buddy's BBQ, and the fried clams. Nothing fancy, but always satisfying! read more

I came in here for lunch while I was in town for a certification class. The atmosphere is very casual and low key. I got a tasty burger loaded with fresh ingredients and it only cost about 5 bucks. Excellent value, much better than a fast food place. I would recommend checking this place out. read more

Great place for lunch! Had the bleu burger with bacon and horseradish bleu cheese. Service was fantastic, and did not wait long at all for my food. Go by if you are heading to Buffalo Trace Distillery. read more

Service slow today. But food is good. People are friendly. Nice and clean. Easy place to get to. Normally they are pretty quick. Just a little busy i guess. read more

The food was ok the cheese fries are great but add your bill before you go to pay because the cashier cant add won't be going back was expecting a better meal especially if they are going to overcharge. read more

Slow service due to party in back room a bad night but good food despite service December 11, 2015