I'm sure some people who live there will have more to offer, but I have 3 places that I hit every time I'm at KY lake:
1) Patti's - It's in Grand Rivers (just north of the north entrance to the LBL. Very touristy kind of place, but the food is excellent. It's not cheap, but you are getting something good. Definitely recommend the 2" thick pork chop. My buddy likes the steaks.
2) Catfish Kitchen - just outside Draffenville... Good fried catfish, hushpuppies and fries... I have never tried anything else there.
3) Willow Pond - 2 locations one in Aurora and the other right by the interstate in Calvert City. I love their hush puppies that are free with your meal... The catfish there is pretty good too. I also sometimes get the fried shrimp.
I don't have any places to avoid. I'm hoping someone mentions a really good local BBQ place. That is the thing we have never really found there.
Clint Cone
USA Bassin Green River Lake division director
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