Hall's on the River

1225 Athens Boonesboro Road, Winchester, KY - (859) 527-6620

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Posted By Jay Maness on 6/23/2009 8:14:00 PM

I've been going to Hall's for over 40 years. It's been flooded a number of times and it's had major fires at least twice, but it long endures. If you look around inside, you'll see the high-water marks dated on the walls.

The Hall's Beer Cheese found in the supermarket isn't the same as what's served in the restaurant. They sold the license for the Hall's name many years ago and the stuff in the store is good, but not as good as what you get as part of the relish dish they give you before you order.

The Hot Browns are very good and the seafood will range from so-so to outstanding. The chicken livers are very good also. They used to serve turkey fries and lamb fries, but they've dropped the turkey fries. The Oyster Parks is a nice appetizer. It's an oyster rolled in bacon and deep-fried. Another good appetizer (but I don't remember if it was on the menu the last time I was there): Kentucky Mudbugs (crawfish). The Kentucky mud pie is excellent.

Scorecard

Overall: Excellent - Worth a Detour

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"Hall's makes a fine, hearty version of the Kentucky Hot Brown sandwich."
Cliff Strutz

"Instead of turkey and bacon, this open-faced sandwich relies on fish and seafood as its main ingredients."
David Domine

"Hall's fried green tomatoes are as good as they get."
David Domine

"The menu calls the beer cheese soup spicy, but we found it more heavy and rich."
Cliff Strutz

"Hall's's beer cheese is so popular it's sold in area stores, but the good stuff goes right from the kitchen to your table."
Ed DeRosa

"The outside deck overlooking the Kentucky River is a pleasant, relaxing place to enjoy a meal."
Cliff Strutz

"The riverside deck at Hall's is perfect for a summer drink."
David Domine

"Located far out into the country, people drive long distances to enjoy Hall's good food and atmosphere."
Cliff Strutz