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    Starnes Barbecue

    4.3 (91 reviews)
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    STARNES BARBECUE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    This is the inside of the best bbq!
    Buffy T.

    The absolute best bbq and the absolute best sauce! It's perfect!! I have been coming here for years and never got anything bad! Thanks to Starnes for being amazing!

    Simple and amazing beef sandwich on toast

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    11 years ago

    I have missed this place. Food was as I remebered it 35 years ago! Prices are close to the same. The decor is pretty much the same.

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    17 years ago

    I used to get Starnes in Paducah when living in Indiana. You can get the sauce at www.JPSauceHouse.com if you want it.

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    18 years ago

    Very unimpressive physically, but you'll be hard-pressed to find a better barbecue sandwich. (pulled pork). It's a local favorite!

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    Freight House

    Freight House

    4.3
    (367 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Amazing drinks, food, atmosphere and service. From Sara to the staff, everyone is watching and…read moremaking sure you have the best experience watching. It's absolutely amazing.

    Freight House in Paducah is worth the drive from Nashville (and if you are a fan of quilting, this…read morecity is for you). We showed up right at opening, five o'clock, and there was already a long line of people waiting to get in. Make a reservation. I'm glad we did. We had a party of four and was seated at a low top that had a view of the kitchen. Lively open space with an open kitchen you can see both the cook line and the prep area. The cornbread was the unexpected standout of the entire meal. Mildly sweet, savory, light and fluffy all the way through. I was not expecting a side dish to steal the show, but it did. We also ordered the double stuffed burrata, and the bread it came with deserves its own mention. Crisp, lightly toasted, with just a touch of char. It paired beautifully with the creamy burrata and the accompaniments on the plate. For my entree I went with the grilled Caesar salad and added shrimp. It ended up being the perfect call. The portion was generous, the shrimp addition made it feel like a real meal. The romaine had this excellent crisp char on it that added so much. The dressing was heavenly. One of the best Caesar dressings I have had in a while. My favorite parts of the night had nothing to do with what was on my plate. We got to watch chef Sara Bradley working the kitchen with her team during service, and it was clear why this place has the reputation it does. I'd love to come back and try the prix fixe tasting menu next time. Overall this was a great experience from start to finish. And a must stop or destination when driving through KY.

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