Kentucky Historic Dining Guide

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The Kentucky Historic Dining Guide features locally-owned restaurants housed in buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places​.  ​​

Here, history isn’t just something you read about—it’s something you can taste. 

​This guide is a tribute to Kentucky’s enduring heritage. It leads you to restaurants across the Commonwealth where the architecture, atmosphere, and food all carry the legacy of generations. These are the places where time-honored recipes meet timeless settings—where each meal connects you to the stories of the past. 

​From historic downtown cafés and old roadside diners to grand hotel dining rooms and lovingly preserved taverns, each stop in this guide invites you to experience Kentucky’s rich cultural tapestry through its culinary traditions.  Whether you're a traveler seeking authentic local flavor or a Kentuckian rediscovering your roots, this guide is your invitation to explore the Commonwealth’s past—served fresh daily. 

• ​​View the Kentucky Historic Dining Guide on the Kentucky Tourism website
  

• Other ways to explore the Kentucky Historic Dining Guide:
  

• ​Apple Maps Guide
  

• Places.Travel​
  

• Would your restaurant like to be in the Kentucky Historic Dining Guide? Send your completed application to Jennifer Peachee-Harris​ 
  

•  Download the guidelines and Historic Dining Guide Application​.