You have to cone here at least once, for the the decor, the shops, the flower pot breas and the moonshine tasting. Come during the holidays for a truly magical experience. We had been here over the summer, and stopped by with our daughter to share the experience. Service is always good, and some of the food is great. It seemed like the 1 inch porkchop was not as good as the gigantic one I had last time, but I coykd be crazy. My husband woukd say I was crazy, so there is that. My daughter loved her fish. The mashed potatoes with white gravy were so good, I ate those first. Hubby asked for a garden salad with salmon. He got a spinach salad with salmon. Our server brought it out and offered to have it remade, but the salad looked wonderful and he really enjoyed it. Kudos to the chef for standing his ground haha. We were too full for dessert. Highly recommend, for the experience and the cute period clothing. Get reservations though! We have to wait over an hour on our first visit. We made reservations the 2nd time and we're seated within 10 minutes. read more

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Murica! During my approach I saw so many American flags all around the building and I loved it. I checked in and they gave me a buzzer so I walked around to kill some time. There's this whole lighted (think Christmas type lights) walkthrough area behind the restaurant with animals, a koi pond and stores (gift & liquor). This space is unlike most any restaurant that I've ever been to but it was neat. The food is what really got Patti her rating though. The flower pot bread was good, the spinach salad with the hot bacon dressing was better and that pork chop with the sauce completed an excellent meal. Then came desert, the peanut butter chess pie was phenomenal and of course I had to get it with ice cream and now I'm getting ready for bed from a food induced coma. read more

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Really neat place. We enjoyed walking around the grounds and seeing the gardens, Koi pond and the birds. We loved the mini golf course and the little shops. We didn't eat but will next time. All the people who worked there were really nice. This would be a great place to take kiddos for an afternoon as well. read more

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We come here a few times a year. Food and service are always great and the desserts are fantastic! The ambience is pretty neat with every room decorated differently. It's definitely worth the drive. read more

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Another great meal, but the novelty is beginning to wear off... Stopped in after a day of exploring the Shawnee National Forest, this time with my father and son. This time I got the bacon wrapped pork filet, with loaded baked potato and the homestyle fries. I was told ahead of time that the fries were "seasoned" so i was expecting something akin to seasoned fries, (albeit cubes) but these were honestly rather flavorless, and would have benefitted from al least another minute in the frier IMO. The loaded baked potato was fabulous as always, and the bacon wrapped pork filet too was tremendous, but underwhelming in size. My father had the famous 1 inch pork chop with a baked potato and the green beans with bacon. His chop was good but dry, and he didn't really care for the sauce/gravy but it was almost a requirement due to the porkchop being a bit dried out. The sides were good however. My son ordered the grilled chicken breast and he really liked it, as well as his Ceaser salad and baked potato. I too tried his chicken and i was honestly really good. I think I may try a chicken dish next time as well. Finally my other guest, and previous guest for all other Patti's visits, tried a chicken dish as well, "Dons Chicken" It looked incredible and he too was impressed with it. I think chicken is definitely on the menu for my next visit. For more information on my multiple visits here please see my previous reviews for more details. Bottom line... Patti's is a really, REALLY, great spot! Not only for the "homestyle" food, but all the other things on the campus. In my opinion it is ALWAYS worth the stop if your traveling through, but I could see how frequent visitors could begin to get burned out. If your reading this and trying to decide if you should go, my answer is a very enthusiastic YES! read more

Patty's Settlement Restaurant is one of those rare places where everything feels a little bit special. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a cozy, charming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The décor is whimsical yet inviting, and it perfectly sets the tone for the unforgettable meal that follows. The food? Absolutely outstanding. Every dish is crafted with care, bursting with flavor, and served with the kind of presentation that shows pride and heart. Whether it's their home-style classics or signature specialties, you can taste the freshness and attention to detail in every bite. The service is equally impressive. The staff is warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure your visit is perfect. They're quick with a smile, helpful with recommendations, and make you feel like a valued guest rather than just another table. Patty's Settlement Restaurant doesn't just serve a meal; it delivers an experience. It's the kind of place where memories are made--perfect for a special night out, a family gathering, or simply treating yourself to something wonderful. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out. Highly recommended! read more

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This place still has all the Christmas lights up and everything looks awesome!!!! We started with mozzarella sticks. My wife went with the 1 inch Pork chop with coleslaw and fries. While I went with the world famous 2 inch Pork-chop with a spinach salad and cup of chili (not my favorite). This is a Military friendly restaurant. Prices have gone up a little since last time we were here but this is an experience. read more

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We love the atmosphere, the people are so nice, food is great. I definitely recommend reservations, witch you can do yourself online. We always go christmas time for the decorations and dinner. We recommend this place and will go back soon. read more

The food and service was amazing we loved all the extra attractions and picture opportunities we had. The restaurant itself was a fantastic setting. We are going back tonight to try other dishes and dessert read more

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First thing to know is you pay a little extra for the experience and the ambiance. The service is great and the food is great. Christmas lights inside and out adds to the ambiance, makes great family memories. The food is generously portioned. My wife and I split a meal, she usually gets full on the bread and butter. Pork chops are their specialty and always are perfectly cooked. We make it an annual event , plan ahead , make reservations. Understand that later evenings is the most crowded due to people wanting a meal and a walk under the lights. read more

Patti's 1880's Settlement - Shared 2" pork chop with green beans and potatoes. Great value for 2 people. - American Near Me - Grand Rivers, Kentucky

We have been wanting to go by patties 1880s settlement for many years now we finally got the opportunity Drew about 2 1/2 hours to get there and it was Christmas time and we got to see all the wonderful sites and sounds and explore the area, which is why I'm giving this place four stars because the atmosphere of the walk with the Christmas decorations and the whole area was definitely a five. We had a great time walking around taking pictures and seeing everything. The food itself is Three at the most. I got a hot Brown. It was OK. It was overpriced. My wife got a grilled chicken and some veggies and a baked potato and it was just OK also. Got a huge piece of lemon meringue pie, but it was mostly just meringue. No lemon not really great taste atmosphere the restaurant itself was just OK. Service was decent enough but way over price for what we got but the dealbreaker for sure is the outdoors and see the actual settlement and walk around and take pictures. That would be a nice memory for sure and that's what would bring me back one day. read more

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What did I think of Patt's 1880's Settlement? A lot, actually. We showed up around 4 in the afternoon on a weekday, and somehow still had a short wait to be seated. Go figure. It wasn't a long wait, but when we went back there were several open tables so it just makes you think. Anyway... The decor is very... interesting. The wait staff wears the ugliest dresses I've ever seen, and the fellows wear overalls. I guess that's what fashion in the 1880s was? Nonetheless of their fashion choices, the service was amazing. My cup never went empty and the food was brough out promptly. The food, albeit expensive, was good. The bread in the flower pot was a cool touch, and the strawberry butter was amazing. Me and my wife both got steaks and were both cooked to perfection. The kids ordered chicken tenders with soup, and spaghetti with a loaded baked potato. The soup was eaten, the rest was nibbled on as it seemed like the knew we were going to order dessert. Well they were right. The dessert was good and every last drop was eaten. My only gripe about the whole place was the it seemed overlly expensive. Oh well, when in Rome, right? read more

The place was decorated beautifully for Christmas. We had a reservation for six o'clock we arrived a little early and they seated us early. The service was excellent. The food was delicious. I especially enjoyed the bread baked in a flower pot with some strawberries butter. I had the pork cutlet is was so tender you could cut it with a fork. We liked it so much we went back the next day for lunch and deserts. read more

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My friend brought me to this restaurant while I was visiting from out of state. We got to walk around outside and it was pretty with all the lights. It was nicely decorated inside and liked the themed rooms. I was torn between the pasta and another meal. I went with the chicken linguine and it was delicious! The server was sweet and said everything is made from scratch so that explains why it was so good. Excellent plate portion as well. The terracotta pot bread was served warm and with the strawberry butter it was divine! I also like when the salad is served on cold plates. Someone near us was celebrating an anniversary so the servers were singing and they sang so beautifully! read more

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To be honest the place was over priced for what you get. The staff was friendly the food good but nothing to write home about. The place itself was nice. Would I go back no. Not after having to pay a tourism's tax. Only liked 1 out of the 3 pies we ordered. Did I say the food was over priced for what you get! read more

From start to finish Patti's does not disappoint. I feel so much nostalgia when I visit, I grew up coming here when I lived in the area. Now that I don't live close it's always a special day when I am able to pay one of my favorite places a visit. I hardly ever stray from my usual starting with the flowerpot bread and lots of strawberry butter. For my entree I typically get the chicken Oscar, it's a fan favorite! For dessert we really struggle to decide between a mile high meringue pie or a boatsinker, usually landing on the boatsinker to get our fill of chocolate! I really love their new space that they rebuilt following the fire, it still has the cozy atmosphere. We walked off our meal by enjoying all of the shops and the grounds, it's such a beautiful place at all times of the year. read more

Pro tip make a reservation. We did not we waited an hour from 6 to 7. The bread was delicious. The service was very friendly. I've had a little snafu with our waitress, forgetting our appetizer which secretly I was glad because we ate way too much. She comped us a dessert to make up for it. I had the fried catfish and it was amazing and the hush puppies were large and delicious. The mashed potatoes were very different delicious they kind of tasted like smoked or steel meal. The ice cream was very creamy and thick, and the whipped cream was equally as thick and but more frosty of course we didn't like the strawberry butter we're not a sweets family we're a savory it's not that it's not good It's very good if that's what you're into. Catfish flies were huge and tender did not taste muddy at all. Good tartar sauce, homemade ranch. The tea was bad. Tasted a little fermented. So skip that. My daughter didn't like her green beans. She said they were too sweet. Again, we're not a sweet family that might be your jam. I'm thinking there's probably brown sugar in them and there was also bacon. read more

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An excellent restaurant. The decor, the servers, the whole ambiance, but the best is THE FOOD. I ordered the 2" pork chop with a baked potato and slaw. My wife had the 1" pork chop with apples and slaw. They brought out bread baked in a clay flower pot. The waitress directed us to twist the bread and out it pops. Hot, fresh and delicious. Unfortunately the meal was so filling we could not even look at the dessert menu. I most definitely am looking forward to a return. read more

Patti's 1880's Settlement - 2" Pork Chop, Baked Potato and slaw - American Near Me - Grand Rivers, Kentucky

Lord, have mercy!!!!!! Y'all when I tell you. This place is a gem. Get on the road and go now. They are known for their 2 inch pork chop. I'm not going to lie I was skeptical. I thought it would be under cooked and under seasoned. They made me a believer. Chefs kiss is abundantly deserved. Then they have the nerve to make homemade bread with strawberry butter. My mouth is watering just writing about it. I would live here if I could. I'm mad I didn't get to try the desserts because I was stuffed from dinner but the menu looked amazing. Atmosphere = 10, Service=10 and Food=10, read more

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We absolutely loved Patti's for our first excursion. The service, food, and ambiance was very nice especially for the holidays. We had the flower pot rolls (adorable.) The strawberry butter was quite good and I never eat that stuff. The soup of the day was stuffed pepper and it was so good my sons ate it too and asked to get some to go. I had the fried fish well cooked and honestly so firm almost tasted like chicken. Baby enjoyed the mashed potatoes. The hush puppies were just ok. The kids grilled cheese was ginormous and probably would have satisfied a grown man. My son thoroughly enjoyed the chicken tenders. My husband got the popular pork chop. It was excellent and came with a tasty side sauce. The baked potato was very loaded. The whole meal was a big treat. We chased it with the chess pie and vanilla ice cream. Be sure to ask for the ice cream on the side if you want it separate as ours was served on top of the pie. read more

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A party of 8 had dinner on a Wednesday evening. We had a 6pm reservation and were seated on time. The Christmas decorations throughout the resturant are phenomenal. The space is so unique, with numerous dinning areas including several private dinning rooms. Service was very good. My husband and I split the 2 inch pork chop dinner that came with 2 sides. We opted for the apple topping that was a $5 up charge but made the chop more enjoyable as it was kind of dry. We had the mashed potatoes that had too much pepper in them and the cole slaw that was ok. I added a spinach salad with hot bacon dressing that again was ok. The bread in a flower pot was good, especially with the strawberry butter. There was a $2 charge for splitting but they cut the chop in half and served us both a serving of mashed potatoes on our own plates. Atmosphere is top notch, service was good but the food was just OK. read more

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Took a friend to experience Patti's. They had the infamous 2" pork chop with baked potato and spinach salad. Very good introduction! I had Ella Mae's chicken with baked potato and a cup of tomato/red pepper soup. Fantastic! Enough to bring home for a 2nd meal. The service was fast and servers paid us plenty attention. The settlement is large and clean and reminds me a lot of the food court/ gift shop area that was part of Opryland in its beginning. If you've never been to Patti's, it's certainly worth making it a destination. read more

I went to Patti's on a week day evening. The hostess made me feel like I needed a reservation but it was not crowded and I saw many empty tables. The wait was only a few minutes and I was taken to a table in the garden room. Shrimp skewer was picked for an appetizer. The rice is for show not eating. Dinner was the 1" porkchop, baked potato and asparagus. Dessert was boat sinker pie. Service was ok, food was ok, pie was pretty good. Overall I am generous in giving a 3 stars. Price for the meal with tip was $84. read more

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I was recommended this place specifically for their signature pork chop. I have to say that it was disappointing considering this is their signature item. You can tell the pork chop wasn't freshly made and it was reheated or tossed back on the grill. I am not sure if this is standard practice here or this was exception but it was very disappointing that it didn't taste fresh. If I do go back, definitely won't order this again. Service was good. read more

Patti's 1880's Settlement - 1" pork chop - American Near Me - Grand Rivers, Kentucky

This place is simply amazing. We had reservations for five o'clock but arrived early. No problem. We were seated right away. The hospitality at this restaurant is off the charts! The servers took care of all our special needs. The best part was that the food was top notch as well as the service. Of course we got the flower pot bread and strawberry butter. It was extraordinary. I had the catfish dinner and my wife had the shrimp pasta. Both were excellent. Starved myself all day so I could have some dessert and it was delicious too! Overall an excellent experience. read more

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We love stopping here for lunch when traveling to Tennessee. It's like stepping back in time. We love the "Country Store" and the nostalgic feeling you get when you're there. My husband loves the Pork Chop and gets it every time. With the entrees and all the sides that come with them a person should not leave hungry. I highly recommend eating here and just enjoy some nostalgia. read more

I finally made it to Patti's 1880's Establishment. If I had to describe it in one word it would be WOW!!!! Amazing experience from start to finish. The establishment is beautiful and welcoming. The staff is top notch. Everyone was so nice. Service was impeccable. Wes you rock!!!! I couldn't help but smile the moment I got out of the car. The smells coming from the restaurant are mouth watering. We walked around and saw the koi fish and the peacocks and stopped in all the little shops. For dinner we chose the Classic BLT and pepper soup that was served with homemade kettle chips and the most tasty hot mustard. I kept dipping my spoon in it. So delish!!! Karen ordered the Hot Brown which looked so good! We did save room for dessert which was Sawdust pie. I've always wanted to try it and it had great flavor. I want to go back in November when they have the Festival of Lights. I can only imagine how beautiful and festive it is!!!! read more

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We did not eat or stay in the hotel while visiting Patti's 1880's Settlement. We did do a little shopping & admired the yummy baked goods. The gift shop- bakery stocked everything from fresh baked bread, pies, nic-naks, clothing, & more than I can fit into this post. Store service was excellent & ambiance was warm & welcoming. read more

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The service is great! The staff is welcoming and they work well together. Our server was very nice, inviting and explained everything as it was our first time. The flower pot bread came with strawberry butter and it worked well with it! The spinach salad seems like it has an odd combination of mandarin oranges, almonds, carrots and green onions but the hot bacon dressing brings it all together. The original 2" pork chop didn't disappoint and the fries were nicely crispy. The sauce for the pork was a soy sauce and butter base. Not bad, but the also provided bbq sauce which was a little smoky and very sweet. The catfish was not my favorite. It was a hearty piece of catfish, but the breading lacked seasoning--It was very bland. I never use tartar sauce but it desperately needed it to add flavor. Hushpuppies were also a bit bland but crispy. I wouldn't recommend this meal. The side of seasonal pumpkin soup with apple and bacon was DELICIOUS. I wish this was a permanent menu item and it came in larger portions. It made up for the disappointing catfish. They have a bunch of homemade desserts that seems a bit overwhelming to pick from. We got the Peanut Butter Chess Sinker Pie that comes with coffee ice cream. I'd give the pie a 6.5/10 but the coffee ice cream an 8/10. Willing to try others though. We'll be back to try other menu items as well! The atmosphere was a small trip back in time and the seasonal decor was very detailed and fun. It seemed like each room had a theme. There was so much going on it's hard to catch everything by first glance. Cant wait to bring others next time. read more

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4.5 stars, which rounds up to a total of 5 stars. Patti's settlement has an aura in Western Kentucky that not many restaurants can live up to. The atmosphere is like going back in time. The service is top notch, 0 complaints there. The food is solid, many people choose the pork chop but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. A great experience from the moment you walk in the door. read more

Soooo expensive. Every time we go to Pattie's I say why. The food is good, the prices are crazy, though. My husband and I each had a fried chicken Salad, 1 baked potato w/ butter & sour cream, 2 waters and 2 slices of pie. It was $72 dollars. The salads were good, not great for a $20 salad. Service was really good. But nope, I'm not paying that kind of money again for such a simple meal. Also don't go by the menu prices on their own website, it's about a dollar difference read more

Food was good and service was excellent. I do feel it is a little overpriced, but the food is good.

Food was good had some unusual dishes I never would have thought about, a throw back to the 1800's service was great

Food was fine - pricey for what it is but the servings are good size. My husband said the pork chop didn't have much flavor. It seemed like everything was also an upcharge on the menu and when paying. Not sure we'll go back if we're in that area, but it was a neat experience. read more

The atmosphere was just beautiful. Old time dining. The service was good but not amazing. With that being said, I ask the waitress,"do we pick 2 sides with our meal ? She said yes . So we both pick 2 sides . When we got the bill we realized that they were à la carte . Not that we are cheap in any way . We just don't eat that much food . In light of the sides being a la carte we would have just ordered 1 each . They should be required to inform their guest that the sides a a la carte . The food was good but definitely not the best I have had . And definitely not worth the cost . read more

A touristy spot along a lake in Kentucky with a variety of shops and activities to do. We spent the late morning-early afternoon here before going over to Pattis restaurant for our reservation. It is recommended to make reservations for the restaurant in advance as this place can get busy. All of your party needs to be present before you are seated at the restaurant, one of our family members was in the bathroom and they were ready to skip us and go to the next party. Upon being seated, your server will ask you if you are celebrating anything today. In the large dining room, several parties were celebrating a birthday or anniversary which the waitresses all sang to that party. They have a very large menu. They're known for their potted bread - soft, freshly baked breads served in terracotta plant pots with strawberry butter, it was very enjoyable. A few of us in our party ordered the grilled chicken sandwich. My chicken was on the chewier side, so I did not finish the meal. It was served with house made potato chips which I got with a side of ranch and ate a good amount of those. The fried pickles to my surprise was enjoyable as I am not a pickle lover. The servers were pleasant. The dining room was crowded with many tables read more

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Today we visited Patti's 1880's settlement. Since we arrived shortly after opening on a weekday, we only had a wait of about five minutes before we were shown our table. The restaurant is decorated so beautifully and we enjoyed seeing the many decorations. Each room has a different theme, and we were seated in the Gazebo room which was decorated with flowers and umbrellas on the ceiling. So much to see! To start our meal we had the cheese sticks, and they were large and tasty, served with warm marinara sauce. Next we were served house salads with house made thousand island (so good!) and Patti's famous flower pot bread. The bread was served with some strawberry butter that we really enjoyed. We couldn't visit without trying the famous pork chops! My husband ordered the famous two inch pork chop, and I went with the one inch chop. Both came with their house sauce and we weren't disappointed! I had to visit the gift shop before we left to pick up some of their seasoning and sauce so I can recreate this great meal at home. The desserts looked fantastic, but we didn't try those. For those who want to take dessert home, pies and candy are also available for purchase in the gift shop. I must also be sure to say that our server was very friendly and attentive throughout our visit, and we had everything we needed during our meal. I'm so glad we had an opportunity to visit Patti's 1880's Settlement, and I hope to return again soon. read more

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Food is Mid, Service is less than mid... Asked for Ranch dressing 3 times & never got it. Our Group of 7 was disappointed. Nice atmosphere just not good enough food or service for the price. They stay busy though... read more

Patti's 1880's Settlement - 2" Pork chop - American Near Me - Grand Rivers, Kentucky

A touristy place with giant pork chops. Not sure what the fuss is about. A $40 pork chop. Come on now. Food is just not that great. Service is good. Decor is why you come here. Think upscale Cracker Barrel. When check comes you might have buyers remorse. Better to save your pennies and drive 1 1/2 hours down the road to Nashville. Many choices there with better food. read more

We love Patti's! The food is great, service amazing, and atmosphere 10/10. I do hate having to put my card on file for a reservation, but understand. read more

Patti's 1880's Settlement - Lobby - American Near Me - Grand Rivers, Kentucky