Now known as 50's on Main with Chicago twist Chicago dogs…read moreare awesome, Italian beef with sweets and provolone is fantastic! 50's decor and a wonderful staff....as close to Chicago as you can get food wise without leaving Ky. Looking forward to next visit

I like stopping here every few weeks when I'm in town for work. Their sandwiches and other foods…read moreare pretty good and they are right off the main road. Their are friendly too.

Great Service! Fresh Cooked In front of us and served quickly! Will be back and eat a grilled…read morechicken or chef salad!!!

Best burgers I've ever had!! Food is fantastic!! Blooming onion and fried pickles are also…read moredelicious! Severe is very fast and every one is super friendly!

The food was amazing! We got the Rooftop Dip (like a french dip) and a double burger. Both were…read morehealthy portions, tasted amazing and they even make their own bread. Check FB or the board for their daily special and dessert!

I have traveled far for an amazing burger! That's the review.. I'll add, the establishment was…read moretastefully designed and very clean. The staff were super nice and pleasant to talk to. Although only open from Thursday-Saturday, it is well worth the visit. While I got there super early on a Saturday, I had chose to sit on the patio out back. Excellent suggestion from the chef! As I ate my delicious double smash burger on a home made burger bun, I was entertained by the very cute pet Cat. Great environment and exceptionally great BURGER! Well worth the visit!

If you find yourself cruising through Burnside, Kentucky, you can't miss the bold claim standing…read moretall on the roadside: "World's Best Hot Dogs." While many places boast, the Goody Shack--a beloved seasonal icon for decades--actually delivers on the promise. The menu here is massive, ensuring there is truly something for everyone. Whether you are coming off the lake or just passing through, the portions are generous and the prices are incredibly fair. I can confidently say it's the best foot-long hot dog in the region. We ordered ours loaded with all the toppings; the beef was high-quality and packed with flavor--easily the best I've had in years. Execution is everything with diner food. The crinkle-cut fries hit that perfect golden ratio of crispy on the outside without being soggy. Even more impressive were the onion rings, which maintained their integrity and didn't pull out of the breading with the first bite. If hot dogs aren't your craving, they offer a deep roster of juicy hamburgers, chuckwagon sandwiches, and chicken options. From Cajun fries and hushpuppies to hamburger steaks and fried fish, the kitchen handles it all with ease. There is a reason the Goody Shack has remained a Burnside staple for generations. Stepping onto the property feels like walking into a 1960s sock hop. The staff is attentive and keeps things moving, even when the lakeside crowds gather. The place's laid-back vibe, relaxed mood, and unique character perfectly capture the vintage diner magic that is becoming more and more elusive. This is a "must-visit" location for your Spring 2026 Lake Cumberland itinerary since it is a seasonal gem. Whether you're a local or a tourist, the combination of massive portions, nostalgic flair, and those legendary chili dogs makes it a standout.

Definitely overly priced ordere two double burgers that I was told weren't that big and two fries…read morean an order of cheese sticks and I came to $33 absolutely insane..

Stopped for lunch. Server was great, food was excellent! We had the Local Yokal burger and pulled…read morepork sandwich - very very good. I normally eat only a few fries but these were too good. We'll be back

Real wood-smoked barbecue as evidenced by the smoker and woodpile out back, and of course by the…read moreflavor. The pulled pork in my Sweet Carolina BBQ sandwich had the look and taste of long, slow cooking. Lots of color on the "bark", with a balanced mix of coarse chopped pieces and thinner shreds. I thought it slightly dry and maybe not as much smoke flavor as I'd like, but that could be the pitmaster's preference. Any dryness was fixed by adding some of the 4 available house-made sauces. I tried all and decided on the spicy barbecue. My meal arrived quickly, no more than 5 minutes at most. The sandwich comes with 1 side. I chose the potato salad, which was very good: mustardy and tangy with the potatoes "al dente." Two sizes were available, regular and large. I thought the regular was sufficient and a good deal at $11.50 with the side. The coleslaw was very small as usual, but, as it was intended to be put into the sandwich for the Sweet Carolina, was sufficient, and good. The menu also has burgers, ribs, wings, and some interesting sounding combination sandwiches. Like Fried Bologna BLT. And brisket. Wish I could have tried that. My only complaint is the menu is very sandwich-oriented. No way to order a plate: a meat and 2 sides, and maybe a slice of cornbread (actually hoe cakes here instead). Larger combo are available, like the Smoky B Sampler with ribs, 2 additional meats, garlic toast, and a side (just 1). Way too much for one person, and with just 1 side, not ideal for sharing either. Many interesting appetizers and small bites, including corn nuggets, fried pickles and green tomatoes, cheese curds with marinara. The inside was clean, a generic modern building. Outside tables were not set up - was it just too hot to sit outdoors? The floor could use some fixing up: it looked like they had scraped off carpeting and left the glue. Strange. Lots of TVs tuned to various sports, the sound turned off. Music playing at a medium level which I enjoyed. Very hard rock. How hard? 9.5 on the Mohs scale. And then all of a sudden it changed to Taylor Swift. That was jarring but ok. I like her too. Clientele at this midday hour seemed to be mostly working men on lunch break. I think I was the only one without blue jeans and a baseball cap. When I got up to pay at the counter my waitress reminded me that my drink (Coke) comes with a free refill in a go cup. I didn't really want more but she encouraged me so I was going to get ice water. I pressed the wrong button on the machine and got lemonade instead. Oh well, that's fine too.

Old fashion carhop restaurant. The waitress was spot on, quick to the car, smiling and the food was…read moregreat

Anytime I receive an order from the hamburger Hut, it's consistently exceptional. The food is…read moreremarkably delicious and you leave wanting more.

great drive in restraunt , really great people and really great food and services. cant find…read moreanother one like it , love there food and milk shakes . fantastic...

This place is one of Kentucky's most beloved little local diners. This place has been serving…read moresimple, old-school comfort food for generations. You can walk inside to a small counter with just a handful of tables, where everything feels warm, familiar, and unchanged. The regulars swear by the juicy double cheeseburgers, big footlong chili dogs, and some of the best coleslaw you'll find anywhere. They have a good line of milkshakes either, especially the butterscotch shake. The place fills up fast, and most of the customers there we saw did not even need a menu because they already know what they want. That is not the case for us, as we were just paying thru the area. But this is the kind of diner where the food tastes the same as it did years ago, time seems to slow down, and you're treated like family the second you show up. We both went with the Double Cheese burger with all the topping expect the chili one. The onions on these burgers were an outstanding. I could have ate a whole cup of them by their self. My wife had a large onion rings for her side, while I opted for the large curl fries. My wife noted that the onion ring were breaded correctly and the onion did not slide out of the breading when you bite in to them, the curly fries were also firm and just the right amount of crispness. The service is attentive and makes you feel like you are a regular, and expressed a fine example of true southern hospitality. This place is good choice for a solid quick and traditional meal with a very laid back environment that is very welcoming. If you are in the area we highly recommend that you give this place a try.

We had two hours to kill while our dogs were getting groomed right down the street. We were…read morepolitely greeted as we sat down. The waitress stated "EVERYTHING IS HOMEMADE!" That sounded great to us. We ordered their Biscuits and Country Gravy with extra crispy Hash Browns and a Jalapeño Cheese Burger with Onion Rings. Buyer beware. The biscuits were buried in a brown gravy and my hash browns were put directly on top on the gravy. First, the hash browns are not homemade. The hash browns are frozen patty heated up. The country gravy is a brown gravy loaded with flour. The gravy was very gritty. For homemade, the biscuits were flat, not very big at all. The Jalapeño burger was good, the onion rings were a bit overcooked. I think I got 5 onion rings with my burger at 50 cents a ring. I expected a bit more for homemade. The rings tasted like they were once frozen. They were not homemade from scratch. I will say, the waitress' and the owner were extremely gracious and understanding about our plight. They comped us the biscuits and gravy. Very kind. No one should sell you on "everything is homemade" here unless it's a fact. For that reason, we will not return for another meal.

Great local restaurant! The food was delicious, the portions were perfect, and the staff is super…read morefriendly. We will definitely be back!