Bailey's Family Restaurant

The fact that someone can manage to cook a 2lb burger patty and not dry it out is talent, but that's not even all there is to making this a great burger at Bailey's Family Restaurant. You can not use a typical bun on this Caveman Burger. It has to be one that can stand up to the weight and the juices of the condiments as well as the meat. Then you add the bacon & cheese...WOW! Many want to know how this stacks up to the best burgers in the state. Well you can't compare this to any other than maybe the one at Cotham's In The City in Little Rock. If they made this like many of my favs this thing would completely fall apart and be dang near impossible to eat w/o a fork, but you can actually pick this thing up and eat it if you wanted. So too compare would be an injustice to this work of art. It's in a class all its own. This burger is a work of art in the cook, the build, and the stability. I refuse to put this up against another. If you wanted to order a regular burger there and compare then go for it, but that's for a return visit for me. As you can see we tried some other things as well. Enjoyed the chicken fried steak & mashed potatoes. So if you aren't in the mood for the meat sweats then there are plenty of other great options to this wonderful place. From the moment you step in, the decor, the building, the layout, the location, the hospitality, the staff, the quality, and I could go on and on. LOVE THIS PLACE! Long story short, I had eaten at another place owned by this family in Melbourne and hadn't even realized the connection. I can say I was far more impressed w/this joint then the previous one. I have zero complaints about the other, but they have become very well rounded in Cave City. It makes me so proud of our small town communities when I can go to a place like this and it be packed w/locals. It takes a village and I will give props to that area for keeping this place hoping. They deserve the support. The staff has earned the support. Show them some love when you visit! Tip well and enjoy!

A welcome addition to the area and a great option for home-style cooking. They don't take reservations but easily set up a few tables to handle our party of nine. Everyone enjoyed their meals from chicken tenders for the kids to ribs and catfish for the adults.Can't say enough good things about this family owned and operated restaurant.

Sides including a small handful of French fries with your burger are an extra 3.49. Took an hour to get a hamburger and soup. Nothing but butter for your dry cornbread ( no honey). Food was "warm". Sides that I gave them the 3 stars because it full of flavor. Pictures in the wall were nice to look at. Wear a sweatshirt like the staff because it's chilly.

Food is excellent! Service is amazing. Atmosphere is down home and family friendly. I wish they had a bit more room. My husband is in a wheel chair and it gets a bit close. All in all it is a wonderful derful restaurant.