Back Home Restaurant

Went on 5÷10÷2016. Would have checked in, never use fb though, couldn’t even remember password. Found this place while doing a search for things to do in Elizabethtown. Really glad I came across it. The name says it all. You feel like your back home, even if you didn’t grow up in the south, you can enjoy good home cooking and hospitality. The gentleman serving us was very friendly. Glad he suggested the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer. Never had them, now I love them! I had the pulled pork bbq platter with the sweet potato casserole, cranberry nut salad AND cornbread! Which I didn’t even realize it came with (that or Texas toast). It was so good, it melted in your mouth and just had that with water and coffee. For desert, I said I would have the cobbler of the day, but was really hoping they had peach, which I think I never even had. Another first and it was AMAZING!
I came in from NY, we drove over 70 miles from Lexington just to visit Elizabethtown, KY and do some sightseeing and eating here before the drive back was the perfect topper to a beautiful day.
The two woman at the front were also very hospitable and friendly. Bought a couple of things to bring back with me from the gift shop. I can still taste the food and remember the feeling of being there and having it feel like ‘home’. Next time I’m in Lexington, I would definitely take the drive just to come here again and explore some more of Elizabethtown.

Charming place to have lunch. The southern food was fantastic. As was the souther hospitality.

Really good home cooking. I had meatloaf, baby carrots and sweet potato casserole. It was all very good. I really wanted to try dessert, but was too full. The sweet potato casserole is almost like dessert! I would definitely eat there again when in town.

I would recommend if your driving through Elizabeth
Parking is on Dixie road.
Good food & hospitality nice home style cooking.
Had the chicken fried steak

Everything was perfect. Fried green tomatoes, homemade corn pudding, hot brown, and the best moist chocolate cake. Good size portions and great prices. Service was friendly and quick. Loved the historic house charm (built 1872).

I went here for my birthday! The food was delicious, my husband enjoyed his hot brown! I love the boutique upstairs. We will definitely be eating here again!

My wife and I eat their at least once a week. Great service and outstanding food. Family owned.

We really like this place. No Michelin stars here, just what it says, good home cooking. The staff is always polite, the décor is cute and the food hits the spot when you are seeking comfort on a plate. There is a gift shop and you can buy homemade candies on your way out.

We decided to give this place a try while visiting Elizabethtown for a soccer tournament. What a find! The restaurant setting was warm and inviting, and the service quick and friendly. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! I ordered the Fried Green Tomato BLT with a side of Baked Potato Salad. My husband had the Fish n Chips on a stick, along with a bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup. For dessert, we shared a piece of the 7 Layer Chocolate Cake, which was amazing, sinful and incredibly moist. My only complaint is that the kid’s menu was a little limited. Highly recommend! Will definitely eat here again the next time we’re in town.

This place is it for homemade goodness. Appetizer of fried chicken wings… these aren’t your bw3 wings. These are grandma’s fried chicken in small sizes. just amazing. Got the chicken fried chicken for entre. Oh man. It was on point. Enjoyed the homey feel as well.

We loved the restaurant so much we used their catering for our wedding just a few weeks ago. The food was exactly what we requested and it came on time. The lady who brought the food was very nice and set it up nicely. She let us know when she would be back to clean up. I thought that was very nice. Our guests liked the food as well. I like going to the restaurant for lunch year round. Such a cozy place to bring family from out of town.

The food was very good, I had fried green tomatoes and chicken wings as an appetizer and the chicken fried chicken with the mashed potatoes and sweet potato casserole. The tables were kind of cramped and while I am a big guy it seemed to be a bit to small of a seating area. Overall worth the patronage.

While on our road trip we stopped here for some food. Our main objective: a down home diner. Perfect place for this. It felt as if we were invited over for dinner. The building feels like a home. It also has a Cracker Barrel feel to it. Intimate seating and lighting and interesting signage all through the building. Good conversation pieces. The service was very good and fast. Our server was very welcoming. We ordered the meatloaf with the broccoli casserole and mash potatoes with brown gravy. The meatloaf was great! The casserole was nice and cheesy and the mash potatoes were a perfect texture. You could even taste the meat in the gravy. We also got the country fried steak with baby carrots and hashbrown casserole. Each items was better than expected. The steak had great crispy edges and the creamy gravy had a really good flavor. The baby carrots were tender and sweet. Way better than any chain restaurant. The hashbrown casserole was so good, I wish I had extra for the next day! Overall an unexpectedly pleasant experience and I would definitely recommend this place. Love from Ohio!

My friend from work recommended this place. I used to work at a chain similar to this style food and Back Home Restaurant is a million times better. The food is phenomenal. Feels like you’re just over for dinner at a family friend’s place bc the staff is so friendly and you’re eating in an old historic home. You can get things on the menu that aren’t easy to come by at most restaurants. I highly recommend Back home Restaurant.

3 stars? I have no earthly clue why this isn’t a 5 star! I consider myself to be a pretty big foodie and I know there is a time when you’re eating greasy spoon and a time when you can eat elaborate meals and taste the differences. This place is outstanding for what it is… a down home country favorite type menu, southern hospitality in a comfy, quaint setting.
The meal was so dang amazing! Meatloaf was perfectly seasoned, tender and moist. Sweet potato casserole was one of the best I’ve ever had. The cake… the cake was just a large piece of moist heaven. This is a lot but this was one of the best meals I’ve had since being in Kentucky.
I loved the environment and on a personal note, it made me think I was at my memaws house again… Great service and amazing food, doesn’t get any better.

This sweet little restaurant has that country, family feel. The food is great; it definitely reminds you of old home cooking.
I’ve had the country ham, pulled pork, meatloaf, and fried green tomato burger — all of them were great!

Good old fashion cooking in a really nice home. I’ve eaten here for several years and never left disappointed.

My daughter and I enjoyed a lovely Easter lunch here. We had no plans and saw that it was open and we were not disappointed. As we walked up the bricked path, you could smell the fragrance of old English Boxwood that was just starting to bloom. It remind me of my home in Virginia. I hope they never have to be cut. Inside it is divided into several seating areas that are very comfortable. I ordered ham with cranberry sauce and corn pudding. My daughter ordered chicken salad with sugared walnuts over a bed of fresh spring greens and baked potato salad. We were tempted to get dessert but purchased a bourbon ball from the candy store out from. I will bring my grand kids back for a meal one day. They like to try new things as well.

As usual, we were looking for a non-​chain place with good food & we found it!
Place actually looks & feels like a home. Laid out with different rooms of seating. Clean, and nicely decorated. Simple menu & daily specials.
My vegetarian got the appetizer combo — big enough for a meal. I sampled some too — very fresh & tasty!
I got the new Amish bbq pork sandwich topped with creamy coleslaw with broccoli & hashbrown casseroles. Southern cookin at its finest! And not that greasy, salty stuff either! There was breading & frying but they didnt oversalt & there wasnt grease swimming on my plate!
We were so full we couldn’t do dessert but wow they sounded delicious!
If we ever come back this way, we’ll definitely be back!

We have lived here three years and this place has improved a lot. We are comfortable taking out of town guests as the menu has enough variety for everyone. This is fairly typical «Kentucky» fare and I’ve seen the following things ordered–
Chicken salad croissant
Barbeque sandwich
Grilled cheese
Fried green tomatoes
Pork tenderloin
All were eaten and given «ok to good» reviews. The food is not super high quality, and things like club crackers and white bread abound. But, it’s a nice local place worth supporting when you can.
Good for meeting, events (baby shower/​book group etc) and taking kids.
Boutique shop upstairs and country music playing.