Paducah, Kentucky · Published by Emberlight Studios
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Paducah
Quick answer
Our top picks are Bob’s Drive-In, Artisan Kitchen of Paducah and Gold Rush Café.
These locally owned Paducah restaurants offer casual meals, barbecue, Mexican food, and café fare. I included places with a Paducah street address and a source describing the restaurant or its menu; prices can vary by item.
$ · 2429 Bridge St, Paducah, KY 42003
Bob’s Drive-In is a local drive-in serving burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and sides. Its menu lists a large Fiesta Burger for $7.75, with a basket option that adds fries and slaw.
Best for: burgers and drive-in fare
$ · 1704 Broadway Street, Paducah, KY 42001
Artisan Kitchen is a café serving salads and other lunch fare. Its menu lists several salads for $12–$14, with some add-ons priced separately.
Best for: lunch and salads
$ · 400 Broadway Street, Paducah, KY 42001
Gold Rush Café is a café at 400 Broadway Street. Its menu lists a giant corn dog with a choice of potato for $6.00.
Best for: café breakfast and lunch
4421 Clarks River Road, Paducah, KY 42003
Harned’s Drive-In serves barbecue and other drive-in fare, including hot dogs and hoagies. The Paducah tourism guide describes it as a long-running local barbecue restaurant.
Best for: barbecue
$ · 3001 Irvin Cobb Drive, Paducah, KY 42003
Mi Lindo Michoacan is a Mexican restaurant with a Paducah location on Irvin Cobb Drive. Its menu includes items such as enchiladas, tacos, and burritos, with listed dishes including options priced below $15.
Best for: Mexican food
4793 Village Square Drive, Paducah, KY 42001
Casa Mexicana is a family-owned Mexican restaurant established in Paducah in 1999. Its menu includes tacos, fajitas, burritos, and daily specials.
Best for: Mexican food
5136 Hinkleville Road, Paducah, KY 42001
Chong’s Restaurant serves traditional Chinese cuisine and offers dine-in and carryout. Paducah’s tourism listing describes it as serving the community for 40 years and lists lunch and dinner service.
Best for: Chinese food
1008 Joe Clifton Drive, Paducah, KY 42001
Starnes Bar-B-Q is a barbecue restaurant in Paducah’s Midtown neighborhood. It is known for barbecue and pulled pork, and a current local business listing gives its Paducah address and operating days.
Best for: barbecue