Harbor Lights Restaurant

We had a little trouble finding this place as it's tucked in the back of the Village and downstairs. Once we did find it, we were seated pretty quickly. There were only a couple other tables so it was quiet and relaxing. The view over the lake is really pretty, especially watching the birds and albino squirrels running around. We both had mugs of warm and tasty coffee. We also both ordered the traditional breakfast. His was with eggs over easy, delicious sage sausage and wheat toast. I had scrambled eggs, the sugar cured ham ( a nice thick piece), and a biscuit with sausage pepper gravy. The house potatoes were crispy on the outside, the fed and fluffy on the inside. He also ordered orange juice that came in a pint glass and tasted freshly squeezed. Our waitress was working solo and did a great job. If we are ever back this way, we would definitely stay in one of the rooms and dine here again

This was actually a really good restaurant. I was on business and usually with buffets, at hotels especially, they tend to give low quality food. The food served here no matter breakfast, lunch, or dinner was great for the 2 days (spread across 1 full day and two half days I was in the area) was pretty good. When I had arrived, the lunch was a choice of turkey, ham, or roast beef cold cut sandwiches, plain potato chips (Ruffles or Lay's brand), a cookie, a bag of toppings (tomato, lettuce and pickle), and a fruit (banana or apple). I liked the idea of having the toppings separate as this could have made each of the choices of sandwiches soggy. The soft drinks, water, and iced tea (sweet and unsweet) were provided in a side room. This went on for like the two other days I had lunch.The first dinner had three stations arranged if one walked in on the left and seating on the right. The first night there was a salad bar with three dressings (including Italian and Ranch), toppings (shredded cheese, cucumbers, etc.) and a pot of chili. Then there was a station for mashed potatoes and gravy, mac and cheese, steamed vegetables (carrots, beans, etc.), rolls, and corn bread. Then there was a station with hushpuppies and breaded fish (which was really good- reminded me of Long John Silvers). The last station close to the wall had three desserts: strawberry and raspberry pies and a chocolate slice of cake with whipped cream as one of the layers. The second night dinner had smaller variety. Salad station again with the three dressings, toppings (tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded cheese, etc.) and the pot of chili. The second station had scalloped potatoes, grilled chicken, meat loaf, corn and carrots (in separate dishes) and rolls. The dessert bar had slightly less options as well (chocolate slice of cake like the day before and a banana pudding with whipped cream).The breakfast on both days were similar in what they had. The first day had one station with sliced fruit (honeydew melon, cantaloupe, etc.) and yogurt (Dannon, Yoplait, etc. in ice). The second day I had breakfast, the restaurant had switched out the sliced fruit bowl with watermelon slices. The next station had biscuits and gravy, fried potato wedges, and baked apples with cinnamon. They ended up switching out the potato wedges with a potato casserole on the same first day! The next station had bacon, sausage links, and French toast sticks. They also had little fried chicken balls (kind of like the small chicken balls that Chick Fil A offers as an entree (or side))- I have not had Chick Fil A in a while. They also had an area with drinks (coffee dispensers, tea dispensers, and a ice bowl with grape, pineapple, orange, and apple juices). The only issue I had with the restaurant was that they did not have any decaf soft drinks. I try to drink caffeine before 2 p.m. each day and this was an inconvenience during dinner times.WOW, looking back at this, I think I remembered everything! I never did well on tests throughout my life if I never studied and I could have sworn I did not have photographic memory. I guess because I am a foodie, I will credit my stomach for helping my mind recollect all these offerings! Edit: Okay fine, you got me. I forgot the toppings for the salad and the mac and cheese. So YAY, I do not have photographic memory like I thought.

Amazing view of Kentucky Lake!!!! The lodge restaurant sits in the perfect spot to watch the glorious sunrise!!! Great service! Our server Kayla was a delight! The food is wonderful. A huge buffet on Labor Day weekend was perfect for our early start in the morning! We will be back for lunch and supper today!

We stopped in for breakfast Sunday morning. We had a great experience. The food was yummy. We were able to sit out on the patio with a gorgeous lake view. We tried eggs, sausage (kinda dry), ham, BLT (very good), pancakes and biscuits and gravy. Kids and adults enjoyed alike.

I dined at the Harbor Lights Restaurant several times during my stay at Kentucky Dam Village Resort. Many of the dinners, luncheons were held there. Sometimes we would go there for lunch as a group. I attended a ladies tea that was catered by Harbor Lights. They served finger sandwiches made with chicken salad and home made pimento cheese, a cheese platter with assorted crackers, mini lemon, raspberry and chocolate cheesecakes, sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies and chocolate covered strawberries. They also have a decent salad bar with bison chili, chicken fajita soup and chicken Florentine soup. It's really an alright place to eat that's not to expensive and you don't have to drive very far to get there.

Keep in mind, this has been my family's Thanksgiving meal for the past 2 years. I haven't been for a typical meal in a few years. It's not gourmet, it's more like comfort food. If you're looking for something unique and inspiring, go to Patti's or somewhere in Paducah. The food and service were really outstanding. It was the best meatloaf I have ever had, seriously. It was all buffet and I expect that's how it is much of the time, even on non-holidays. The rest of the food wasn't fancy or creative, but it was all good. That is, except for the roast beef from the carving station. The roast beef was fairly dry, but with meatloaf that good, don't waste time on the carving station! There is a limited bar, but an AMAZING view. The price was high for Thanksgiving, but that's what you expect on a holiday meal. A renovation would appreciated, but moat of this crowd probably doesn't care too much.

Great breakfast! Friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely recommend this place. Beautiful view of the lake too.

Open 7 days a week Friday is seafood buffet $22.00 per person kids 6-12 $12.00 5and under eat free and for $5 more can have a pound of crab legs

Great atmosphere, situated by a lake. Food is wonderful, and staff friendly! Come check it out!!

very good food. the staff was very hospitable. our waitress was Kayla and very attentive. we will go back.