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

Boone Tavern

4.3
4.3
1638 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Organic, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–20:00 Sat, Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (859) 985-3700
  • Website
    http://www.boonetavernhotel.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    100 Main St N, Berea, KY 40403
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,638 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for brunch

  • Lexington

    Great for brunch

  • Lexington

    Great for scenic views

  • Lexington

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boone Tavern offers a "delightful, beautiful" dining experience with "delicious food" and "friendly, knowledgeable" staff. The historic venue is praised for its ambiance and "excellent breakfast choices." While some reviews note service inconsistencies, standout dishes include the scallops and spoonbread. Overall, it's a "wonderful dining experience" with "great value."

1,638 Reviews

  1. Larry

    Portland

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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.

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  2. David

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Highly recommended. I will be back.

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  3. Nelson

    Houston

    125 reviews

    5.0

    125 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent breakfast choices. Great service from Isiah

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  4. LindaR

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 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.

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  5. Nelson

    Houston

    125 reviews

    5.0

    125 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the scallops, very good. Service by Kit also excellent

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  6. kelly

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time and it did not disappoint!! The staff was so friendly and the food was amazing! Will definitely be returning!

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  7. Bryan

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was Excellent!!! Second time back and will be back again

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  8. John

    VIP

    Montana

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant for Valentines Day. Cocktails were very good, food was good. Lots of history. Student’s provided much if the staffing

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  9. Kenny

    Louisville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food but terrible service & I mean TERRIBLE! After hearing so many of my friends tell me I should experience Boone Tavern I decided to take my girlfriend here for our 1st Valentines Day together. I booked a reservation for 8PM and arrived promptly. At check in we were told it would about a 15-20 minute wait. No problem. After being seated another 10 or so minutes passed before we were greeted by our waitress, Carma where she told us about the specials, etc. Our first round of drinks took unusually long to receive but not a problem. We sat for quite a while with empty drinks and when Carma came back we were told our food should be out shortly as she asked if we'd like another round. Again, there was a very long wait. Not sure if she forgot to ring our food in or what happened.... Now the fun part, we both ordered the Filet, with asparagus, and scallop potatoes and the food was really good. However, apparently they ran out of asparagus and instead of asking us what we would like as a substitution they made the executive decision to give us green beans. My girlfriend was given a butter knife to cut her steak and when Carma came to check on us she asked for a steak knife. We ended up having to share a knife because she didn't come back until we'd finished asking if we'd like dessert. At this point I'm beyond frustrated. The table behind us had similar issues as I heard the waitress mentioned they'd credited their tab $50 whereas Carma offered us a free dessert. Our tab was $197 and I still generously tipped $50 in the spirit of good "Karma" although the service wasn't worth $5. I guess if you go and get someone who is average at their job it would be a good experience. For myself, I highly doubt I'll ever be back.

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  10. Edgar

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Boone Tavern Restaurant is one of our regular go-to dining experiences for all our Special Occasions! Always great staff and delicious food and professional service. Been going there every since we moved to Kentucky in 1978, it gets better and better!

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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 4.3 stars by 1638 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Boone Tavern

100 Main St N, Berea, KY 40403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    100 Main Street N.
  • Area
    Berea
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–20:00 Sat, Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Organic, Regional American (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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.boonetavernhotel.com/
  • Phone number
    (859) 985-3700
  • 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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