After competing in a track and field meet at Murray State, I went to Yelp to try to find the most tasty, diverse, authentic, and satisfying food spot in town. The Willow Bistro immediately caught my eye, so I didn't think twice. The menu had American, Thai, Ethiopian, Mexican, and Mediterranean inspired dishes. There's something for everyone, and you truly can get a taste of the world here. I love an extensive and global menu. But beyond that, I love amazing food. The food at The Willow Bistro is amazing. Everything is made from scratch in the kitchen, which should come as no surprise once you dig in. Everything we had was homey, flavorful, and clearly made with love and intention. Pro tip: do not skip the fruit curry. What a smooth, unique, and flavorsome blend of sweet and savory. I loved everything that was on our table, but this dish was the most memorable. The service? Also phenomenal. Our server was so kind, patient, hospitable, knowledgeable, and empathetic. She was a gem. The setup is also charming, clean, cozy, and welcoming. Everything about The Willow Bistro deserves 5/5 stars. If I'm ever passing through Murray again, The Willow Bistro will be my first stop. read more

The Willow Bistro - Fruit curry with steak, thom kha soup, carnitas tacos, market plate with chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Murray, Kentucky

The service was very good. The menus had a nice variety of different kinds of foods to choose from. We had the gyros open faced and the Thai rice bowl with citrus flavors in a creamy sauce. Spring rolls were crisp and flavorful read more

Here for a band competition and love to eat local. This restaurant lived up to the local vibe. Guacamole was very good as was Naked burrito, gyro, desert medley, and strawberry shortcake. Everything was fresh and authentic. Best part is the kind people who work there. From STL and this is a good local restaurant anywhere but is very impressive for the small town of Murray. read more

The Willow Bistro - Desert medley and strawberry shortcake - Mediterranean Near Me - Murray, Kentucky

The restaurant is in an old house across from MSU campus. We ate upstairs in a room with a few tables. Service was fast and they asked about us frequently. The food was very good with international options unusual for the area. I had a lamb gyro that was perfect. My friend had the chicken salad sandwich from the Fall menu. Great experience. read more

The food is absolutely amazing, fresh and delicious. The service is excellent, friendly and helpful. Love the surroundings and outside terrace! read more

I found this charming little bistro in Murray KY and it did not disappoint. I wanted some ethnic food while in Kentucky and that can be tricky. This little gem did the trick. Wonderful parang with basmati rice and I had a lamb gyro which is the tastiest lamb gyro I have ever eaten. Both dishes were fabulous and so flavorful. Give it a try! read more

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Willow Bistro is a gem of a restaurant. Located on Murray State University campus. Such a variety of selections. Great service. read more

The Willow Bistro - A couple of my favorites. - Mediterranean Near Me - Murray, Kentucky

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I was going to say this place is good for Murray, but it's as good a meal as you'll find anywhere. The restaurant is located in an old house with a very interesting story. It's small inside but not crowded even when full. The feel is very earthy and reminded me of my west coast roots. All the food is made with fresh natural ingredients. I had the Turkey avacado panini with tomato soup on the side and their fresh squeezed lemonade to drink. The sandwich was excellent, soup was the best tomato soup I've ever tasted, and the lemonade was refreshing and perfect. I grabbed a banana peanut butter smoothie for the road and was extremely happy I found this place. I can't wait to go back. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

One of my must go see places in this area. The restaurant's food was fresh and perfection. 5 stars. The guacamole appetizer was the best ever! I wanted to try the green curry but opted for the lamb and Greek dish with basmati rice. It was nice to get away from everything and visit this dreamy restaurant. read more

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This is a locally owned legend in Murray and always consistently busy. The food is good and the staff are more than super friendly. The location looks like an old house and has different rooms and even an upstairs with a few tables in a couple rooms. This isn't my favorite choice, but the boss enjoys the menu and local food and several work colleagues love to eat here so there ya go. Good food, great staff, and a diverse menu. read more

Came in from out of town and looking for good food. Wife is a vegetarian. Close to 40 bucks after tip (to go) for TINY portions. We got literally the TINIEST salad I have ever seen. Like EMBARRASSINGLY tiny salad ($13.00) for a salad the size of a side salad you would get at any other restaurant as a SMALL appetizer. THANK GOD we added falafel but we are still starving after bringing this home. Ordered a panini and added chicken (thank god) because it was also tiny and a joke served with a generic bag of ruffles. Ordered a side of raw vegetable which consisted of half a tomato, maybe 6 baby carrots and a couple slices of some generic grocery store pre-cut cucumber. Maybe this is fancy food for the area or something. I don't know. But I got it home for my wife and I and I literally could hate eaten both meals and still would be hungry. I'm 180 lbs and not a huge eater. This was ridiculous. I called to ask about it and talked to the owner (who SHOCKINGLY made the food) and she predictably said they measure it blah blah blah and rudely hung up on me. Bottom line... good restaurants give you what you pay for, and shitty ones try to skimp on the portions and kill you on price. This is a SHITTY restaurant posing as something trendy and interesting. BIG THUMBS DOWN! I'm starving!! read more

Cute little Bistro next to Murray State Collage. They have a good variety on the menu. We had lamb gyros and I also had the lamb soup. Both were delicious. Also they feature specials that change. If you are in the Murray area, please give them a try, you'll be glad you did. read more

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Great atmosphere. Laid back with friendly service. Food was all very fresh. The guacamole was made to order and tasted amazing. One our faves when visiting MSU. read more

The vegan Alfredo tonight was very good. The steed mushrooms added to this comment as I switched from my usual Beef Nachos when they are one of the specials. We had a vegan chocolate chip cookie and took a couple pieces of Brianna's banana with chocolate chips bread which was also excellent for a late snack. This city is so lucky to have a restaurant of this quality. read more

So, we moved here from Ca (don't hate) and the biggest disappointment is the lack of REAL food and people who care about offering nutrient dense options. Very grateful for the love that WB serves on every plate. Local, organic fresh options that are not fried, fried, fried are like a breath of fresh air! We Willow. read more

Unique atmosphere, friendly service and delicious food. Great experience! Definitely a small town gem.

I've been going here for four years and since the first time I ate here, it's been my favorite restaurant. It's a small sit down place to eat and has good service. I've tried many dishes and they're all amazing. I just can't get past the market plate. It's my favorite dish. The chicken is really nice and the rice is wonderful. It typically comes with tomatoes, but I'm allergic so no tomatoes. I highly recommend. read more

The Willow Bistro - The market plate with chicken and apricot chutney - Mediterranean Near Me - Murray, Kentucky

The menu was a bit eclectic. We chose the restaurant because we had meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans in our party and wanted options for everyone. The wait staff was fantastic and they took us upstairs to a private room. The food was solid, but definitely not gourmet. It's casual and fun for a group. read more

This place is fantastic! I am from out of town and have ana allergies to multiple foods. I found soup and salad that was absolutely divine! The Greek salad and Tomato soup w/rice was so freakin' good! I would have to Guly recommend this place to eat. read more

A cute home conversion with a surprisingly diverse menu - Thai, Greek, Mexican, American. The lamb gyro was delicious, and they offered extra tzatzki before I could ask for it. All of the staff were friendly and nice. I'd definitely go back if I were in the area again. read more

We love Willow & go as much as possible. It's such a cozy home environment, and the servers are the best. They make us feel like family, always remembering us personally & remembering our favorite dishes. We highly recommend the Indian on Thursdays, the thai food always, and the desserts always. Can't wait to go back soon. This is a must visit place in Murray. read more

Peg and I thought that tonight's special meal was the best we have had in over 25 years here in Murray. All of the 5 courses were delicious, adjusted for our specific spice needs, served without a rush or having to wait, followed up to get our comments, with background music and a quiet setting. We are the first couple to reserve a spot back for Valentines Day on a Tuesday in 2022. Of course we will be returning weekly as well between now and then for their fine daily dining preparations. Peg said I forgot to mention the Thai flavored soup with chicken and mushrooms that was the fifth item. read more

The Willow Bistro - Tiramisu - Mediterranean Near Me - Murray, Kentucky

This restaurant is a hidden gem in Murray! The food is fun, fresh, and delicious. Never disappointed at Willow Bistro!

A great place to get healthy food in Murray Kentucky. The taziki was very authentic and the gyro meat was seasoned well.

Love the staff but the food exceeds all expectations. Bree's specials are always a treat and their tomato basil soup is the only one I have ever liked. It's fantastic. Love their desserts. I'd like to say especially the___ but I can't choose just one. They are all good !! If you are into spicy try Thursdays tekka Marsala. You may be on fire but you would be disappointed. Unless they run out!!! read more

Willow Bistro is wonderful! The food is really yummy, the people are super friendly, and there'a a great ambiance. There's indoor and outdoor seating. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to stop and eat in Murray! read more

This was my first visit to Willow Bistro and I was not disappointed!! I had the green curry and it was so delicious. I will definitely be back! read more

The Willow Bistro - Green Curry - Mediterranean Near Me - Murray, Kentucky

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Great food, service and ambiance. The food is always fresh, flavorful and delicious! I highly recommend.

We made a last minute reservation for 10 on a Saturday evening and the staff was very accommodating. The food was excellent. I look forward to visiting Murray again so I can enjoy more of the menu items. read more

wonderful service, wonderful food, vibes were immaculate, highly recommend also super accommodating and everything is made to order!

For lunch we sat on the porch and greatly enjoyed a couple of lamb gyro plates and a falafel appetizer. Wow, it was delicious!

Ladies and gentlemen, this place is a true gem of West Kentucky food. Even today, I skipped a convenient meal with some students in order to wait and eat some of their curry. I have been a few times, but I've only had the Massaman Curry with chicken. I suppose I should try something else...but I can't. It's a bit on the expensive side, but this is one of my favorite meals. Creamy, peanut-y, and consistent. The service is good and the setting is interesting. It's actually set-up inside an old home right along the edge of MSU's campus. You can clearly see the living room, the stairs, the kitchen, etc. It's not particularly interesting, but you can just get your curry to go. read more

Top notch food & service! Staff were outstanding! We try something different each visit and always leave impressed! This is a place you can feel great about supporting local business too!! read more

This place is great! One of the hidden gems of Murray, KY. The food is amazing and is rivaled only by their tremendous customer service. Try the Chicken Tikka Masala.....you won't be disappointed! read more

Um yes please! The guacamole at this place is killer! The falafel is made differently than I'm used to but that is not a bad thing. Overly greasy falafel is frustrating. This was not, it was more steamed, and I believed flash fried to get it to stay together. It was lovely. The pesto rice was delicious and the side of black beans was great. My son loved his pita pizza and my husband loved his good though I can't remember what he got. And the peanut butter pie was devoured by the boys as soon as it got to the table so I'm gueSsing it was amazing as well. The bathrooms and the whole place were nice and clean and I love that the menus were under the glass on the table. Makes things cleaner. The customer service was fantastic. Friendly and helpful with any and all questions. I also noticed some days they have vegan desserts, sadly that day they did not, but that's understandable. If I still lived in murray I think I would be back weekly. This place is great. Thanks Guys! Keep it up! read more

Really tasty meals. Many veggie & healthy options. We've have visited here several times & never disappointing. Servers are great, helpful & hard working. read more

My favorite restaurant in Murray by far! They have only fresh foods, and all sorts of fresh tea/juices/smoothies. It is the taste of a restaurant in a big city in the middle of Murray. The staff is also so kind and sweet! I love this place so much!! read more

The Willow Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Murray, Kentucky

I loved this place! Such a diverse menu with something for everyone. I got a shrimp curry that really was fabulous! Wonderful service and a cheerful ambience. read more

The Willow Bistro - Shrimp Curry! Delicious! - Mediterranean Near Me - Murray, Kentucky

This is a very nice intimate place to eat in Murray. Located in an old house it is quaint and quiet. Menu is somewhat limited to middle eastern cuisine and other ethnic foods. House wine was nice. Gyros are very good as is hummus appetizer. read more

Love it. Great selection, consistent quality. Nice wait staff. Have eaten here for many years.