Restaurants in Shelbyville

“We can’t say enough about this little gem. From the excellent customer service to the delicious food, our experience was beyond exceptional. There is a sense of community the minute you step in, and we love that. When you see the family working together as a team, it speaks volumes and is quite honestly why I will rank this as one of my absolute favorite restaurants to eat at. Get there earlier rather than later if you want to take advantage of their special of the day. And don’t forget to thank a farmer while you’re there!”

“It was an excellent dining experience. The food was awesome and the service was wonderful!”

“The food is so good! It reminds me of home (Texas border). Extremely friendly staff and the place is sooooo clean.”

“The filet mignon tips in demi glaze is delicious. Don't miss it. Brent is the best chef. August 10, 2024”

“My husband and I stopped in for a snack and a few drinks on Saturday afternoon. Mixed drinks were tasty and strong, pretzel and cheese were great. Can't forget the staff, they were stellar!! We'll definitely be back!”

“Let me start first by saying, I never leave reviews unless I’m either impressed by good customer service or the food is just really that good. Tonight, I experienced both. Full slab of pork ribs, potato salad, green beans, and sweet tea. I haven’t had ribs that good in a very long time. Only one other spot takes #1 on the list and that’s The Scioto Ribber in southern OH (IYKYK), but I think it’s a tie at this point. The guys behind the counter were very friendly and quick to serve all the customers. Shout out the young gentleman for giving us a few extra coins when the machine ate my daughter’s quarter, it made her night.”

“Absolutely loved it here today for lunch. Our first time eating here and we will definitely be back soon!”

“great atmosphere and the food is excellent. Reminds me of home.”

“One of the biggest salad bar I seen in any restaurant. Every thing was devious. I got the 1/2 rack ribs and it was so tender you could eat it with a fork and it was done. Sister's got steak and they said there was perfect cook and tender. Waitress was friendly and got ordet right also”

“First time trying this place and we loved it!! There wasn’t one thing that we got that wasn’t delicious.”

“We eat there often and absolutely love it. We've never had a bad experience.”

“WE LOVED.THIS RESTAURANT! GREAT MENU AND GREAT PRICES FOR THE AMOUNT OF FOOD WE RECEIVED! HIGHLY RECOMMEND MARIMBAS [Original] WE LOVED.THIS RESTAURANT! GREAT MENU AND GREAT PRICES FOR THE AMOUNY OF FOOD WE RECEIVED! HIGHLY RECOMMEND MARIMBA'S”

“Went on October 8, manager was excellent, made a second pizza for us.”

“The ladies working at the Waffle House in Shelbyville, KY on Highway 55 were awesome! Service was great, timing was great, food was fantastic! They definitely don’t deserve to deal with jerks (to put it lightly) like the one who came in to pick up a to-go order already with the intentions of being a loser! He had my blood boiling! However, the ladies handled it extremely well! 🫶🏼”

“First time visit over the weekend and it was amazing. Best home Cooking I’ve had in a very long time we’ll definitely be back back”

“The Paddock has meant so much to my daughter and me. It was a place we visited often, where we could hang out for a bit, have lunch or breakfast, play games or have a photo shoot and felt at home while doing so. It’s like the “Cheers” of Shelbyville and it has meant far more to Shelley Rose and me than I could ever fully put into words. As we prepare to move, I’ve been reflecting on this season of our lives, and one thing is crystal clear: God used this place—and the women in it—to leave a lasting mark on both of us. When I think of The Paddock, I think of steadiness. I think of warmth. I think of kindness. I think of compassion. I think of commitment. I think of a real and visible love for Jesus. And so much of that was carried so beautifully by Sam, Tanya, Haylee, and Valetta. Each of these women, in her own way, brought something powerful into our lives. Not loud. Not forced. Not performative. Just real. Faithful. Consistent. The kind of love that makes people feel safe. The kind of presence that helps people breathe. This season wasn’t easy for me in a lot of ways, and there were many days I was simply trying to make it through. But even in that, God surrounded my daughter with women who reflected His heart so clearly that even a four-year-old could feel it. And she did. They didn’t just “treat her nicely.” They loved her. They welcomed her. They were gentle with her. They made her feel seen. They made her feel safe. They made her feel like she belonged. As a father, that means everything. Shelley Rose is the most important part of my life. More than anything, I’ve wanted her to grow up around people who truly love Jesus and live that out in how they carry themselves and how they treat others. That is exactly what she found at The Paddock. Through their love and generosity, She saw what kindness looks like. She saw what compassion looks like. She saw what joy looks like. She saw what strong, gentle, God-fearing women look like. And whether they realize it or not, they helped shape her. At only four years old, Shelley Rose has become such a loving, tender, joyful little light. She hugs with her whole heart. She loves people genuinely. She cares deeply. She is expressive, kind, and so full of life. And I truly believe the women at The Paddock helped nurture that. They helped protect the softness in her. They helped strengthen the confidence in her. They helped reinforce the love of Jesus in her. That is not a small thing. That is legacy-level impact. One of the most beautiful things is the way they each carry themselves—with grace, strength, humility, and sincerity. There is a steadiness in them that can only come from walking with Jesus. There is a warmth in them that makes people feel at home. Children notice that. Shelley Rose noticed that. She has been watching what faith looks like in real life, and she has seen it in them. So from the deepest part of my heart—thank you, The Paddock. Thank you for being a place of love and safety. Thank you for the women who serve there and pour into others so selflessly. Thank you, Sam, Tanya, Haylee, and Valetta, for the kindness, compassion, and generosity you showed my daughter. Thank you for helping shape who she is becoming. Thank you for loving her so well. As we leave, please know this: your impact is lasting. What you have poured into Shelley Rose and me will stay with us for the rest of our lives. We will never forget The Paddock, we will never forget the women who made it feel like home, and when we can, we’ll be back to visit. With love and gratitude, Brent & Shelley Rose”

“Great coffee, & bagels, with excellent customer service! But very LOUD…not a place to gather for a staff meeting, just get it & go!”

“A great little coffee shop that offers up a wonderful cup of coffee in a beautiful historic setting.”

“Great tasting food.Homestyle atmosphere, gift shop, and the biscuits and cornbread muffins.”

“Best Ham and Turkey around!!”

“Huge portions for such amazing, authentic food! Absolutely worth trying :)”

“I know Hardee's in New Ulm MN has had some issues, but I went there today and was more than impressed! there were at least four people working there and they were so friendly and the food came really fast. it was fresh and hot and delicious! I can't wait to go there again, it looks like they have really pulled it together!”

“Tonight ordered a #8 Mike's Way and it was excellent!”

“I came here with my grandmother. This place was awesome. Had the hot honey and beer cheese, pepperoni, personal Pizza and a baked spaghetti and the pizza was the best pizza I've ever eaten”

“It's a good solid place for real Mexican tacos and burritos. The al pastor has actual chunks of pineapple in it. The asada is flavored correctly. There is a variety of salsas. My favorites are the fire and the mango habanero. Good solid authentic food.”

“Ordered 2 of the Tokyo fried rice meals for myself and my mom via doordash. For the price, I would not recommend that dish. The steak was too tough to even chew, the chicken was just ok, the shrimp were delicious. The rice had a good flavor. I will come in and try some of the other dishes though.”

“Got the banana pudding, creamcicle, and cookies & cream. -chefs kiss- Only complaint is that there was only one girl working and she was SWAMPED.”

“The food and service was amazing! We highly recommend this restaurant! We will spread the word about how good it is in Shelbyville and surrounding areas! -Ethan Andes Owner of Andes Roofing”

“The only place we eat out! We love the food, especially my kids! Definitely recommend. Everything is delicious!”

“I am a new member of the Groveport, Ohio Lodge 1245. This organization is hands on and I look forward to becoming more involved in the activities of this lodge. The members strive to be community orienated and give back in so many ways.”

“The staff is always fast efficient and extremely courteous. Its a breath of fresh air when you enter an establishment and people dont take your order with an attitude. Shout out to this crew for their hard work🙌🏽”

“I arranged for DT and his wife to bring their BBQ truck for an employee appreciation day at our organization. All people talked about on Monday was the amazing food from the weekend event. We had fried chicken, pulled pork, smoked chicken, burgers/hotdogs, baked beans, green beans, potato wedges, mac & cheese, and potato salad. Every item was delicious!”

“I just picked up a beef nachos and the freshness and food is delicious!!!! Very good job y'all and love y'all!!!!”

“Drive thru girl was very unfriendly and after asking for Arby's sauce when ordering, I was asked if I need l needed any sauce at the window. Yes, Arby's please was my reply. I checked the bag before pulling away, no sauce. I had to honk multiple times to get her attention and wow the daggers i received were legendary. Let's do better huh?!”

“Great authentic Mexican food.”

“Long John’s is one of my favorite places, have been going there since the early 70s. This location is super clean and well-maintained. The food was excellent, the same delicious batter on the fish and the chicken, the same great creamy coleslaw. It was a real blast from the past for me! If you love, Classic fish and chips this is the place to go! I’ll be going back soon.”

“Friendly staff and generous amount of pecans in the waffle I had.”

“My daughter used a Christmas gift card there and the lady working was so kind and patient as my daughter made up her mind on what to get and the lady answered all her questions. She made my daughter feel so special. My daughter loved the cream cheese croissants. The new layout of the Kroger store is much better and friendlier for starbucks customers.”

“Best chicken fingers and fries in Shelbyville. I love it. Love the Zaxby sauce. Always a homerun. yum!”

“These onion rings are delicious. I didn’t see them on the menu last time I was there don’t know if it was a mistake or if they’ve discontinued him I hope not those on the rings are a believably good”

“I went to this starbucks for the first time the other day and it was so clean and inviting. Every staff member was so nice and helped us decide what drinks to get. I will go back any time I am in Shelbyville again.”

“Eat here all the time, some of the micro aggressions in these reviews is really sad, especially in this county. So no wonder the service isn’t really that pleasant if they still have to face racism. Food tho, is honestly one of the best places to eat at, order over the phone and then drive to pick it up. IT IS ALWAYS CHICKEN/ PORK/ BEEF. No other source of meat is used, even if it was, pretty sure thats the wrong culture anyway. Sorry about that just really, really hate bigotry. If you want 100% “meat” *wink* go eat at your local McDonalds.”