When you want to get away for a night or two, Kentucky is full of fabulous options. But a getaway with extraordinary restaurants on-site? That’s a horse of a different color. We’ve found one such unicorn in Bowling Green: the Kentucky Grand Hotel. Home to three exceptional restaurants, this Kentucky resort isn’t just an amazing place to stay, it’s also a total paradise for Bluegrass foodies!
In downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky, you’ll find a place of stature and prestige. The Kentucky Grand Hotel opened in 2016, but it exudes Old Hollywood glitz and glamour.
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The hotel only has eight suites, but they are all the height of decadence, ranging from 900 to 1,600 square feet and with high-end, lux amenities.
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Really, everything about the Kentucky Grand Hotel is, well, grand.
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The Derby Piano & Dessert Bar is a pure drama that’s straight out of the Roaring Twenties, offering guests a swanky place for a night out on the town.
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Order a bourbon and charcuterie board, and prepare for the most memorable cocktail hour ever!
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And yes, in case you were wondering, there is live music at the Derby Piano & Dessert Bar, which makes the experience all the more grand.
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The hotel’s namesake restaurant is one of the best in the state, boasting leveled-up Kentucky favorites like bourbon-glazed salmon, shrimp and grits, fried chicken, and succotash.
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Featuring perfectly crispy-yet-succulent chicken served with peppered white gravy, the fried chicken from Kentucky Grand Restaurant deserves a chef’s kiss!
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If you’re in the mood for something a bit fancier, the braised ribs or filet mignon will have you feeling like royalty.
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But for true VIP treatment, join the Kentucky Grand Club, a members-only parlor located on the fourth floor of the hotel.
Kentucky Grand Club
Featuring beautiful views and first-class dining, this is an experience for serious Bluegrass gourmands! Learn more about this swanky supper club here.
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Have you been to any of the restaurants at the Kentucky Grand Hotel before? It’s definitely a place that belongs on your Bluegrass State bucket list — for numerous reasons!
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For more bucket-list-worthy places to dine in Kentucky, check out this list.
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Address: Kentucky Grand Hotel, 635 College St, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA
