Winkler's Stockyard Restaurant

My good buddy Grizz came down wanting to get a burger. So we headed down to Winkler's Stockyard Restaurant. Winkler's is a family-style restaurant offering daily plate lunch specials and off-the-grill favorites. They are located right beside the Bluegrass Stockyards in Richmond, KY. We both ordered the Double Bacon Cheeseburger, encouraged by the owner; I ordered fries while Grizz ordered the onion rings. The fries are thick-cut crinkle fries out of a bag and we agreed they could've used another few seconds to crisp them up and a bit of salt. The burger came with mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickle on two-quarter pound patties that were juicy and cooked well with some decent seasoning. The American cheese made for a gooey, salty bite. The veggies were fresh, as was the soft bun. The bacon was chewy, but we agreed that two pieces would have been better. The burger was good-sized, with the right amount of condiments and veggies. The burger-to-bun ratio was pretty good. Grizz's onion rings came out of a bag, but they were fried perfectly, with crispy breading, and the onions are thick enough to stand up to the bite and not pull out of the breading. The breading has a slight sweetness as well. As a side note, Jax, Grizz's son, said his chicken strips were great. Winkler's is open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. They offer fountain or bottled drinks and have homemade desserts every day. The staff and owner are amiable and helpful. It is a small place, so there could be a wait. The Fat Man says that Winkler's Stockyard Restaurant is Fat Man Approved with 2 chins.

Weird little spot...seems to serve mostly the workers from the neighboring stockyard. BUT the food was great and the service was friendly. My only complaint was the smell from the cows, and they really can't help that.

The best home cooking in the area! Family owned and incredibly friendly, anything you order will be fresh, and just like your grandma made. Burgers are some of the best you'll find anywhere.

Small town hospitality and home style cooking. You can't go wrong. Definitely my new EKU breakfast spot.

Great service and affordable prices. Nice home cooking place across from the Richmond Stockyards. Really enjoyed chatting with the locals, and the owner Priscilla was super friendly.

Good food and very nice people that work there. I like that they have specials everyday.

Off the beaten path! They're so friendly and nice with great service! Home cooking with great prices!! Highly recommend if you want an adventure or local place!

On a family vacation looking for home cooked food. Worth the extra 5minutes off the expressway. Awesome food and service.