Taste the best of Ashland through the kitchens that call our city home.Our locally owned restaurants serve meals inspired by tradition, creativity, and genuine care. Every plate comes with a sense of place, and every visit feels like reconnecting with old friends.

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Because life's better with tacos and margaritas

Sonaros Mexican grill

Sawstone River Room offers a lively mix of craft beers, cocktails, flavorful bar bites, and live music, creating an atmosphere that’s fun, relaxed, and easy to enjoy.

Sawstone river room

Fat Patty’s serves up crave worthy comfort food with an attitude, which is really just our fancy way of saying we have great burgers with great prices in a great atmosphere.

Fat Patty's

These locally loved restaurants represent the best of Ashland’s dining culture.These established restaurants have earned their reputation through consistently great food, standout service, and menus that keep people coming back. They’re the perfect introduction to what makes Ashland’s dining scene uniquely its own.

Local favorites

A flavor packed menu  crafted with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. There’s something for every craving.

Kels tavern

Aa cozy, welcoming atmosphere where you can indulge in everything from breakfast, hearty sandwiches to creamy pastas, crisp salads, and freshly baked goods.

m&J Rolling cafe

Featuring classic Italian favorites, prime steaks, and Kentucky bourbon. Now open inside the Delta Ashland Downtown Hotel.

Tuscan Prime

Visit for some good old fashioned home cooking in a family atmosphere! 

uncle paul & missy's 

Mexican style seafood, fully packed burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, spiced arroz con pollo with authentic Mexican spices, and much more.


Tres Hermanos

Casual Italian restaurant with a huge menu of Italian eats including chicken alfredo, breadsticks, and calzones

Bella fonte

Casual pub with beer, cocktails and pub fare, as well as live music and games.

jerk riley's irish pub

Founded by Pastry Chef, Mikal Clark, featuring fresh bread, scratch made dishes, locally sourced produce, eggs, and meat. 

The Mill AKY

A welcoming eatery that offers a cozy atmosphere along with a great little play area for children. Enjoy coffee, tea, sweet treats and lunch options.

sweet carolines

Enjoy couture wedding and birthday cakes, pastries, cupcakes, and much more. Stop in and satisfy your sweet tooth!

Sweet Peace

Drive-thru espresso, coffee, tea, smoothies, Bright® Energy drinks & Good Eats WITH A BEAN ON TOP®!

The human bean

For something a little sweeter, Ashland’s cafés and dessert shops deliver plenty of charm. Enjoy specialty coffee, fresh pastries, and homemade treats. These local establishments are ideal for a slow morning, an afternoon break, or an after dinner sweet. 

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Kentucky Music Trail

camp Landing

Port of ashland

historic walking tour

paramount art center

black history museum

Explore the sights, flavors, and experiences that make Ashland unforgettable. These local highlights offer a glimpse into the creativity, charm, and community spirit that define our city.

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