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Traditional Chicken Flakes in a Birds Nest - Boone Tavern, Berea, KY

Boone Tavern

4.4
4.4
1642 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
100 Main St N, Berea, KY 40403

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Fine dining has brought Boone Tavern much of its international acclaim. Whether you prefer traditional or creative southern cuisine, you will find palate pleasing fare in Boone Tavern’s Dining Room. The Duncan Hines Excellence in Hospitality Award was presented to Boone Tavern in 2003. The prestigious award is named for restaurant critic Duncan Hines. The Kentucky Tourism Council states, “Boone Tavern has been a hallmark in the hospitality business for nearly a century. After all these years, it continues to be a favorite destination.”
Lunch offerings let you choose from a variety of salads, unique sandwiches and hot entrées. Evening meals offer an array of delightful appetizers, salads, classic entrées and desserts. Historical favorites like “Chicken Flakes in a Bird’s Nest” and “spoonbread” are fixtures in the restaurant. Sunday Brunch is another tradition. Dining room attire is tastefully casual.
reservations are required for groups and evening meals.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Organic, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Robert Atkins
  • Private party facilities
    Boone Tavern offers private dining, meeting, and wedding receptions space for groups from 5 to 150 guests. Boone Tavern frequently hosts conferences, small meetings, weddings, dinner shows and much more. Enjoy local cuisine during your event all prepared in house by our executive chef.
  • Neighborhood
    Berea
  • Cross street
    100 Main Street N.
  • Parking details
    Boone Tavern has a complimentary self parking lot at the back entrance of the hotel. Boone Tavern also offers spaces for handicap guests parking as well as reserved spaces for Eco Friendly vehicles.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,642 people are saying

Boone Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Good for special occasions

  • Lexington

    Great for brunch

  • Lexington

    Romantic

  • Lexington

    Great for scenic views

  • Lexington

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boone Tavern, nestled in a charming Kentucky setting, offers "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Enjoy a delightful mix of classic Southern dishes like "Chicken Flakes" and spoon bread. While service can occasionally be slow, staff such as Jered, Amy, and Carma are often praised for their attentiveness.

1,642 Reviews
  1. Tom

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The spoon bread was wonderful. The black bean veggie burger was very good. And the burgoo is a new favorite!! We topped off lunch with the bourbon cake and it was light and scrumptious!
    Boone TavernResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed our famous Spoonbread, black bean veggie burger, and burgoo. It’s wonderful that the bourbon cake was a hit too! We’re thrilled that everything was to your liking and hope to welcome you back soon to enjoy more of our delicious offerings!

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  2. Sunday VIP

    Montana55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was EXCELLENT! From the front desk person to the waiter!!! Incredibly cordial employees all around! The food was some of the best I’ve ever had! Highly suggest this ‘tavern’!
    Boone TavernResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience from start to finish, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our team. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to the front desk staff and your waiter—they’ll be so happy to hear how much their friendliness made a difference in your stay! We’re also thrilled that you enjoyed the food. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience!

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  3. John

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of 9 found our table fully set and just waiting for us. Our waitress, Amy was very professional, friendly and attentive to our needs. We all enjoyed a wonderful meal and were not rushed in any way. An excellent experience where we shared a good meal, lively conversation in a relaxed setting.
    Boone TavernResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that your group enjoyed a wonderful meal in a relaxed setting. Amy will be thrilled to hear your compliments about her professionalism and attentiveness. It’s always our goal to create an enjoyable and memorable experience for our guests, and we’re so happy we achieved that for you. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  4. Anita

    Coastal Georgia6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Boone Tavern for lunch, which the website says occurs weekly. We asked for brunch menus. After roughly 10 minutes, we were told they were looking for the brunch menus. Another 15 minutes passed. We pulled up the menu on our phones. Service is SLOW. Our server, Jerred, however, was phenomenal! He was incredibly knowledgeable and efficient! The food was excellent, and portions were very large; no one went away hungry! We would definitely go again. Be aware you need to block out a good chunk of time if you visit, definitely don’t go if you’re in a hurry.
    Boone TavernResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your detailed feedback, Anita. We’re glad to hear that Jerred provided phenomenal service and that you enjoyed the food and portions. We apologize for the delay in receiving the brunch menus and understand how important timely service is. We appreciate your patience and will work to improve the efficiency of our service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable meal!

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  5. Jesse VIP

    E. Tennessee36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful birthday meal for my wife. Location was a perfect meeting place for family who we don’t luce near to meet. Liz took excellent care of us.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered Quesadillas w no peppers Meal arrived loaded w red & grn peppers
    Boone TavernResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback! We sincerely apologize for the mix-up with your meal and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We’ll be sure to address this with our team to ensure better accuracy in the future. On a positive note, we’re delighted to hear that our hostess and Ms. Brewer provided excellent service! We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon!

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  7. Larry

    Portland4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Not as good as it once was will not be going out of my way to book another reservation anytime soon.
    Boone TavernResponded 3 days ago
    Larry, we’re sorry to hear that your recent experience didn’t meet your expectations. We truly value your past visits and would love the opportunity to make things right in the future. If there’s anything specific we can improve, please feel free to share—we’re always looking to enhance our guest experience. Safe travels!

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  8. David

    Louisville9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Highly recommended. I will be back.
    Boone TavernResponded 3 days ago
    David, thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and truly appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Nelson VIP

    Houston128 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent breakfast choices. Great service from Isiah
    Boone TavernResponded 3 days ago
    Nelson, we're so glad you enjoyed our breakfast options and received great service from Isiah! We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. Hope to see you again soon!

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  10. LindaR

    St. Louis3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This Sunday evening was not crowded, but it took an over long time for food to arrive. One meal tasted as if it had waited under a heat lamp while the other cooked. Diver scallops were small, and cut in half to make a tiny food presentation. Smash burger was totally dried out and tough. Fries were great. This is a charming venue and we must’ve just hit an off night.
    Boone TavernResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear that your meal didn’t meet expectations, especially given the care we put into our dishes. While we’re glad you enjoyed the fries and our charming atmosphere, we truly regret the delays and inconsistencies you encountered. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll be sure to review it with our team to ensure we’re providing the best possible dining experience. We hope you’ll give us another chance to impress you in the future!

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FAQs

Boone Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 985-3700.

Boone Tavern is rated 4.4 stars by 1642 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Boone Tavern

100 Main St N, Berea, KY 40403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    100 Main Street N.
  • Neighborhood
    Berea
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Organic, Southern
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Boone Tavern has a complimentary self parking lot at the back entrance of the hotel. Boone Tavern also offers spaces for handicap guests parking as well as reserved spaces for Eco Friendly vehicles.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Robert Atkins
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Boone Tavern offers private dining, meeting, and wedding receptions space for groups from 5 to 150 guests. Boone Tavern frequently hosts conferences, small meetings, weddings, dinner shows and much more. Enjoy local cuisine during your event all prepared in house by our executive chef.
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