Description: Bowling Green's premier restaurant. Conveniently located just minutes in BG's historic downtown overlooking charming Fountain Square Park. Relax in the inviting ambiance of a historic building that compliments the rich heritage of the Deep South. Featuring hand-carved steaks, fresh seafood, New Orleans cuisine and an award-wining wine list.
Cuisine: American Bistro
Specialties: Hand-carved steak
Years in Operation: 8
Days/Hours: Monday - Saturday 5 pm - 10 pm; Monday - Friday 11 am Lunch
Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas, 4th of July
Featured in Publications: Daily News, Good Housekeeping, Southern Living, Lexington-Herald Leader, Prep Magazine
Seating Capacity: 200

Brickyard Cafe
Contact: Robert Stupar & Jake Sim
1026 Chestnut St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-6431
email: katie@visitbgky.com

Description: Escape the ordinary and prepare for an evening of romatic charm and exquisite Mediterranean and Italian cuisine of an Old World Getaway. Serve a choice of fresh seafood, pasta, hand-carved steaks, homemade bread and desserts. Enjoy ala fresco dining on our patio with great wine list, house martinis and cocktails.
Cuisine: Mediterranean & Italian
Specialties: Seafood and pastas
Years in Operation: 7
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 11am-4pm Lunch; Monday-Thursday 5-9 pm Dinner; Friday/Saturday 5-10 pm Dinner
Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day
Featured in Publications: Prep Magazine, Kipplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, Nashville Scene
Seating Capacity: 60

Cambridge Market
Contact: Mike Hughes
830 Fairview
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-9366
email: katie@visitbgky.com

Description: BG's most distinctive delicatessen. Gourmet specials and desserts daily. Voted by BG's Daily News readers Best Deli and Best Caterer
Cuisine: Deli
Specialties: Soups, sandwiches, daily hot specials, desserts, chicken salad
Years in Operation: 10
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day
Featured in Publications: Prep Magazine, Local publications
Seating Capacity: 125

Chaney's Dairy Barn
Contact: Carl & Debra Chaney
9191 Nashville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-5567
www.chaneysdairybarn.com
email: katie@visitbgky.com

Description: Rolling farmland, Jersey cows and premium homemade ice cream are only the beginning at Chaney's. Settle in for lunch or dinner daily and enjoy homemade soup, sandwiches and desserts. Choose from a wide selection of Kentucky-made products in the gift shop. Catering, parties, farm tours available.
Cuisine: Ice cream, soup, sandwiches, desserts
Specialties: Ice Cream
Years in Operation: 3
Days/Hours: Monday - Saturday 11 am - 8 pm, Sunday 12:30 - 5:30 pm; extended hours in Summer
Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas
Featured in Publications: Group Tour Magazine; Packaged Travel Insider
Seating Capacity: 100

Mandolin
Contact: Nermin Kusmic
712 Chestnut Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 901-0875
email: katie@visitbgky.com

Description: Looking for fine Italian dining in an elegant atmosphere? The Mandolin Restaurant offers seafood, pastas, steaks and delicious fresh baked Italian bread. Try the specialty crespella bundles or choose from some of the changing daily specialties. The interior has been handcrafted with exquisite decorative art to give guests an enjoyable and relaxing feeling.
Cuisine: Italian
Specialties: Crespella Bundles and Crespella Rolls
Years in Operation: 3
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 11 am - 9 pm; Saturday 5 - 9 pm
Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, 4th of July
Featured in Publications: Prep Magazine
Seating Capacity: 62 + additional outside seating

Mariah's
Contact: Rick Kelley, Jody Fleming
801 State Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-6878
www.mariahs.com
email: katie@visitbgky.com

Description: Located downtown in BG's oldest brick house and is on the National Register of Historic Homes. Casual dining and great food and beverages for over 25 years. Serves specialty salads, hand-cut steaks and seafood, delicious pasta dishes and many unique items prepared in our wood-fired brick ovens.
Cuisine: American
Specialties: Chicken Salad and Prime Rib
Years in Operation: Over 25
Days/Hours: Daily 11 am - 10 pm
Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, Labor Day
Featured in Publications: Prep Magazine, Kentucky Living
Seating Capacity: Banquet up to 100; 225 Dining Room

Riley's Bakery
Contact: Dan Riley
819 U.S. 31W Bypass
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7636
email: katie@visitbgky.com

Description: A full line bakery that has served BG for over 60 years with their made from scratch products. Their most popular items include brownies, cream horns, Hungarian coffee cake and tea cookies. They also make delicious sandwiches with fillings including chicken, tuna, ham and egg salad; cream cheese and pimento cheese.
Cuisine: Pastries, sandwiches and baked goods
Specialties: Cream Horns and Coffee Cake
Years in Operation: 60+
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 6:45 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday 6:45 am - 2:30 pm
Closures: All major holidays
Featured in Publications:
Seating Capacity: Pick up only