Rafferty's Restaurant and Bar

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  Got a tip from a local that this is a good place for steaks.  Spot on!
  
  I ordered the prime rib with baked potato.  Added Ceasar salad.
  
  Food arrived promptly.  Service was excellent.  Prices decent.  Asked about military discount and was told none available.
  
  Would probably visit again.
  Correct address (from their website) 1939 Scottsville Road

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  Posted on 02.22.12 Kent M.

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  Have always liked Rafferty's.  They never allow you to run out of whatever you are drinking and the staff is always knowledgeable and courteous.  Food is well prepared as well.

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  Posted on 12.07.11 J. Paul A.

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  I've been here several times now, mostly for late night drinks and appetizers and for lunch. All around this is a good predictable place to go have some American food fare. You'll get a very similar menu to Applebees's or other American chain places, but the food is better and more care is put into the preparation.
  
  The salads here are amazing. Very large in size with all of the  necessary items on them. The half-portion  house salad alone is the size of a regular salad and comes with a croissant covered in icing (I'm really not a big fan of these even though I know other people love them) eggs, bacon, cheese, and tomatoes. The house vinaigrette is good, but it is a creamy version of a vinaigrette. The house honey mustard is really tasty, but it comes with a side of what they call "hot bacon." This is scary...really... and a little too much. I have no idea why you need bacon bits AND bacon grease on your salad (no really, a small cup of bacon AND the grease!). I'd be alright with just bacon bits, but the grease too??? NASTY! The potato soup is one of my favorites (you get even more bacon on top of the soup), and the bar food staples like cheese sticks, fried mushrooms, and chicken fingers are all very well done if you're in the mood for this kind of food.
  
  The only thing so far I would suggest staying away from is the lunch chicken ranch wrap. It says it's a "flavor explosion" on the menu, but in reality it's just bland grilled chicken and ranch dressing with a lot of lettuce. Not worth your time or money. I'm really surprised they did not put bacon in it since they seem to love bacon.
  
  So for the money, Raff's is a good alternative to most national chain American food places. This small chain is locally owned and does greasy American food well in a nice atmosphere. The restaurant is well laid out. Even though they can fit a good number of tables in here it is set up so that you feel like you are in a smaller intimate area no matter where you are seated.

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  Posted on 10.24.10 Krissy C.

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  not great.
  
  it was a warmish, though not horrifying, august evening, and we were seated outside. that is the most positive thing i can say about our dining experience, sadly.
  
  i ordered Coke, which came from a can. flat.
  
  the flies were legion. they really liked the sweet roll/bread things.
  
  our waiter had more time for the Polo Shirt People seated behind us, than for our table of 3 adults and 3 kids. annoying.
  
  the whole thing was a pain in the ass, and i won't be racing back anytime soon.

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  Posted on 09.26.10 kathleen t.

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  yes.
  i've been to 3 different Rafferty's locations in my life.
  
  and yes.
  this is my 3rd Rafferty's review in a row.
  
  all you need to know:
  good ole boy cheese fries.
  club sandwich.
  iced tea.
  
  leave more than happy.
  
  fin.

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  Posted on 05.26.10 Matthew S.

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  I was in Bowling Green for business when my vendor took me out for lunch and we ended up at Rafferty's Restaurant and Bar.  The place is pretty big and when got here very popular.  It has a nice home feel to it.
  
  We were lucky and didn't have to wait and found a spot right away.  Menu here is more or less your basic bar foods with lot of sandwiches and meats to choose from.  Prices here are reasonable, you're looking between $8 - $12 for most items.
  
  My vendor ordered a prime rib sandwich and I got the BBQ Chicken Sandwich and Salad.  The waitress I could tell was very busy but friendly.  I got my salad and though I was impressed with it's size (probably the size of most dinner salad's) she made a mistake, it came with dressing when I asked for it on the side.  I didn't want to make a stink over it, so I ate it.  Besides having too much dressing for my tastes, the salad was quite good.
  
  After the salad the sandwiches came out.  Holy mounds of meat.  I must have had a half of chicken on my sandwich.  The thing was STACKED.  Taste wise, very good.  Nice juicy and tender.  The BBQ sauce was definitely good.  There was no way I could eat the whole thing, I ended up taking half with me for the plane trip home later that evening.  My vendor's sandwich, he got what must have been a inch thick slice of prime rib, these guys don't mess around.  From the sounds my vendor was making, he enjoyed his meal a lot.
  
  Overall, probably a 4 star place.  Food was good but the waitress was just a bit rude and having salad dressing on my salad when I asked for it on the side gets them knocked down 1 star.  So 3 star rating and I would go back, I would just starve my self all day because the give you that much food.

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  Posted on 09.02.08 Chris C.

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  Clean, nicely appointed casual dining experience.
  
  I had smoked baby back ribs and they were great. Staff was very pleasant and attentive. I would definitely go back.

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  Posted on 05.27.08 Peter G.

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