KY has 3 of the ‘most legendary’ restaurants in the South, says Southern Living

Southern Living named the South’s most legendary restaurants of 2026 with Kentucky earning three spots on the list of 32.

The magazine curated the list based on more than just the quality of food, because “a great restaurant is never just a place to eat,” but a keeper of stories and traditions.

Here are the Kentucky spots on the list.

Patti’s 1880’s Settlement, Grand Rivers

In the Western Kentucky town of Grand Rivers sits Patti’s 1880’s Settlement…

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