Boone Tavern Restaurant

Lots of history here and was excited to give this tavern a try. The building is just beautiful and I'm sure the hotel is really nice too. We were seated right away as they weren't super busy. However, service was very slow after that. We waited a very long time for our food and drinks. We had the pecan old fashioned which was really good, with a really nutty flavor. They also started us with spoon bread and butter. The bread was warm and moist. Very unique and delicious.Our dishes were chicken flakes in a birds nest and the filet with potatoes and asparagus. The chicken flakes had creamy potatoes and gravy and the green beans were crisp and everything was seasoned well. The filet was cooked properly with a nice gravy with crispy, delicious taters and fresh veggies. The meals were enough for leftovers and both dishes were great. The menu isn't huge, but there were enough options that we may come back again.

Beautiful restaurant in the college district. They start you with a cornbread soufflé hot out the oven with fresh butter. Delicious.For our lunch, I had the wilderness road burger, a combination of Wagyu beef, elk, bison & wild boar on a toasted rustic bun with cheddar and applewood bacon and crisp hot friesExcellent and very filling. We also tried the chicken salad sandwich and combination of white chicken, cranberries, raisins, almonds, we traded the croissant for toasted sourdough, and hot crispy fries Very fresh and very tastyThe service was excellent Since it's in a nice hotel, We had first class service and tablecloths even at lunch. Prices were very reasonable. We will Definitely go back whenever we're in the

This dining experience was truly a mixed bag of an evening! We arrived around 7:15 and were seated promptly. We had reservations which clearly weren't needed. We immediately ordered water and a round of drinks. Water was promptly served. We ordered some appetizers- onion soup - amazing and piping hot. Artichoke dip was warm and yummy. Stuffed mushrooms - ice cold. We enjoyed our appetizers but were still without any beverages that should have been served before the appetizers. 30 minutes after ordering our drinks we still didn't have them. The restaurant was very slow and there was nobody in the bar so we were confused as to what the problem was. The Lemon Drop was beyond sweet with no liquor mixed in the syrup. My mixed drink was also devoid of any alcohol. There is a very easy way to tell if your drink contains alcohol. If the ice in your drink doesn't melt, there's no alcohol. If you go to this restaurant, please do not order a mixed drink. Save your money and order a glass of wine or beer. Still trying to comprehend the $17 glass of Moscato...the entire bottle costs less. Moving on to dinner... I ordered the scallops which came with a risotto cake mixed with pea purée, mashed carrots and a delightful cucumber salad. So mad that I didn't take a picture because the plate was stunning and delicious! Two others in our party ordered steak which they both rated as average quality but flavorful. It was a little disconcerting that one of our steaks was an inch thick while the other steak was only half an inch thick. The thicker steak was also cut larger than the thin steak. Again, confused. Service was horribly slow on a slow night. Made me thankful that it was a slow night. All of the veggies we were served with our meals were wonderful. Tip to the prep team - the white, woody bottoms of the asparagus spears should be removed prior to cooking. They belong in the compost bin - not on a plate. Overall the food and portions were good. My meal was excellent. But the slow service, cold appetizer and fraudulent drinks that took 45 minutes to arrive left a lot to be desired in our minds. 3 meals, 3 appetizers and 3 drinks averaged around $100 per person. I understand the historic value of this restaurant but it's seriously needs an update. Very nice bathrooms. For my money, Honeysuckle is a much better option in Berea.

Drove down to Berea for the day. Walked into Boone Tavern and decided to have a light bite. The spoon bread was complimentary and came with orange butter. Deliciously light and airy. We were intrigued by the fried avocado. So melt in your mouth yummy with a spicy remoulade for dipping. We shared the ham and Gruyere sandwich which came with homemade chips. Amazing ham. I think it comes from the Berea College Farm. A lovely experience in this beautiful hotel. Don't miss a meal there.51

I have been here twice, once for a banquet another time for their thanksgiving buffet. Both times service was good, I enjoyed the banquet far more than I did the buffet as the food was underwhelming for the price. We did provide feedback to management and they were receptive and provided us a gift card so we can have another opportunity to try their food. That was very much appreciated.

Restaurant has updated their menu. Have a new chef and he appears to have great ideas. Never had a bad experience here. Definitely recommend if you're in the area. Great menu options! Always a nice ambiance and great service!

Boone Tavern BereaAbsolutely the best restaurant in Eastern Kentucky if not all of Kentucky.Our view: Individual experience, loyalty, quirks, ... all play a role in which is "best."In terms of steaks, we recommend; in terms of service we recommend; in terms of ambience we recommend. This is a five star dining experience from anticipation to execution.Boone Tavern Steak Five StarService Five StarAmbience Five StarWe like that the wait staff's training is consistent, and is monitored by management. The training program is excellent and all staffers are eager to please. Filet is 8 ounce and we highly recommend. Boone Tavern is good for "date night" and group dining.The ambience is bright, pleasant, and inviting. My filet is near perfect - wish they would offer ribeye; my wife is very pleased with Signature Chicken Flakes in a Birds Nest. Possibly the best French Onion Soup in KentuckyIt is difficult for us to work in dining here on our many trips south, and we are not opposed to destination dining.The tariff is appropriate for the fare.

The food was mediocre at best and left my fiancé and I feeling unwell after eating. I had a turkey and Swiss and a beef brisket sandwich for lunch. We were charged twice and I went to the cafe, which is where you must place to-go orders for some reason, and had to wait to talk to the barista because she was slammed and obviously stressed out. She was unsure how the POS system worked so she got the food manager Nick to talk to me. I again waited 5-10 minutes for him to come out. He couldn't find the charge and then said he didn't know how the POS system worked which was appalling as the food and beverage manager of a high end, for Berea, restaurant. He said he would call the company who owns the system and figure it out. I asked how long that would take and he said a few hours instead of just giving me cash or even a coupon while I waited on the charge to be taken off. More to come...3 weeks later and still no refund

The ambiance is great in this historic restaurant. The food was wonderful. The service was spot on. All staff are very intentive!

Lovely dining room. Linen tablecloths. Sweet servers. Spoon bread was delicious. Servings were big. I left with half hamburger.