Williamstown Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Williamstown

April 14, 2018 Hana Mouser

Williamstown is a home-rule-class city in Grant and Pendleton counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 3,925 at the 2010 census, up from 3,227 as of the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Grant County.
Things to do in Williamstown

1. Emzara's Kitchen

1 Ark Encounter Dr, Williamstown, KY 41097-7504 Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +1 855-284-3275
Excellent
50%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 216 reviews

Emzara's Kitchen

The restaurant is a buffet only with a 1500-person seating capacity. You can get salads, soups, hot entrees with a variety of proteins and vegetables and a large dessert bar. We offer some of the guests favorites everyday like hand breaded Fried Chicken, Mac N Cheese, and Beef Sliders. However, we also offer a variety of options that will surely fit your taste. We offer Gluten Free options and Vegetarian options as well. Cost for Adults is $12.99, Seniors 60+ $9.99, Youth 5-12 $5.99 and Kids 4 and under are free. Sunday only we offer a Brunch with additional items such as Biscuits and Gravy, Sausage, Fried Apples and French Toast Sticks

Reviewed By JuneNY

My three friends and I had an early afternoon meal at Emzara's. The senior price made it very affordable. The place was very crowded and noisy, but I guess that is to be expected. Everything was delicious! There is so much to choose from!!!

2. Beans

21 Taft Hwy, Dry Ridge, KY 41035-8122 Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards American, Cafe, Soups, Delicatessen, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks SGD 4 - SGD 13 +1 859-823-2326
Excellent
75%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 156 reviews

Beans

Beans is a favorite local stop for fresh donuts, full-service breakfast, homemade bakery goods, all-natural deli meats and cheeses; Caribou coffee, and UDF ice cream.

Reviewed By HarryBGurnee_IL - Gurnee, IL

Dropped in for a quick lunch, confused by name (thought chili parlor, not coffee!)....but were we happy to fall by!

Caribou coffee richly beckons from the front door, as a vast selection of fresh donuts greets seductively. Yes, we know how to fill those longjohns - you want French custard - or Bavarian creme? How about white Twinkie goo? It's all there, with real maple frostings to match! Superb! Glazed chocolate cake donuts melting in mouth...and the apple fritters? Huge and gnarly, to be sure......

But, I digress....first we had a lunch. Daughter ordered salmon wrap, I the beef and blue cheese sandwich. Vinegar slaw did not disappoint. Sliced blue, not crumbles...

And then - DONUTS!!

Get there and keep these fine folks in business, please!

137 N Main St, Williamstown, KY 41097-1116 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Waitstaff American, Cafe Brunch +1 859-429-7877
Excellent
100%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 4 reviews

The Gallery Coffee Shop & Cafe

Delicious Inspiration offered daily. The gallery coffee shop and café is a unique and comfortable space offering more than the average coffee shop. The Gallery offers delicious hand crafted sandwiches, wraps, fruit smoothies, custom teas, and so much more. Visit our one of a kind family owned shop and see why people across the country make The Gallery a MUST VISIT spot when visiting Williamstown KY!

Reviewed By Donna L

We stopped here before the Memorial Day weekend after reading the Washington Post article about the Ark Encounter. The place is full of arresting art and the staff is welcoming. The lattes were SMOOTH and really hit the spot after AE. We also had a baked confection - their specialty. It was tasty and sweeter than what we are used to but we think we have probably gotten used to baked goods in Santa Barbara having less sugar. It's a comfortable place that does not put on airs.

4. El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant

4 Skyway Dr, Williamstown, KY 41097-9420 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Mexican, Southwestern, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +1 859-824-4777
Excellent
53%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 111 reviews

El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant

El Jalisco formula is simple: fresh ingredients, authentic recipes and expert assembly go into each and every one of our burritos, tacos, quesadillas and Mexican plates.

Reviewed By S40601

Food was decent nothing spectacular. Waiters English was not that good so hard to communicate. Arrived for semi late dinner but 8pm isn’t that late. Were completely out of rice which meant many dishes that contained were out of the picture.

5. Cracker Barrel

1131 Fashion Ridge Rd, Dry Ridge, KY 41035-9609 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible American, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +1 859-823-0273
Excellent
47%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
7%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 153 reviews

Cracker Barrel

Reviewed By dsummer20 - salem, va

This was in walking distance of our hotel. Though extremely cold outside, the walk was quick and easy as well as worth it!
Service was quick and the food was hot and good! It took a little longer to get our food this time but worth a slight wait. Our waitress constantly checked in on us informing us about the status of our food!
As usual Cracker Barrel was an enjoyable experience!

6. Edwardo's Pizza & Subs LLC

1402 N Main St, Williamstown, KY 41097-9478 Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Seating Pizza, Italian, Delicatessen Lunch, Dinner +1 859-824-4400
Excellent
54%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
13%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Edwardo's Pizza & Subs LLC

Reviewed By Randy S

If you are looking for great food at a great price at a family run, family friendly place Edwardo's is the place for you! Fast courteous service! We had the Big N pizza! Could've fed an army with it! Mozzarella sticks were yummy, the deluxe cheese pizza was the best I've ever tasted and the all meat pizza was the bomb(half and half)!
Coming to the Ark in July and I assure you...I'll be back!

7. LaRosa's Pizzeria

96C Blackburn Ln, Dry Ridge, KY 41035-8800 Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Highchairs Available Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner +1 513-347-1111
Excellent
52%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 105 reviews

LaRosa's Pizzeria

Reviewed By Joan A - Williamstown, KY

Stephanie was our server. She is a college student and attends our church. She is one sweet young woman. We like to go early, since we are retired. I just love the fettuccine alfredo with chicken, the breadstick and salad with creamy garlic dressing. Husband loves the alfredo, but without the chicken. We are always served fast and the food is the correct temp. Their house chardonnay is fine. Never have room for dessert, have been known to take some home. Everyone is really friendly. You really can't beat the prices.

8. Elmer's General Store

112 N Main St, Williamstown, KY 41097-1108 Wheelchair Accessible +1 859-302-3071
Excellent
50%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
10%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 10 reviews

Elmer's General Store

Reviewed By thecountryorchard - Seattle, Washington

I was hungry and decided to explore Williamstown and was directed to Elmers old time Soda fountain and cafe. What a trieasure. This is a charming historical working soda fountain that the owners have restored. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The ice cream treats were great! They have a cafe that seemed to be open at all hours. I bought some unique gifts to take home... The real treasure for me was that it is also the Banjo Cellar with live blue grass music during some nights. My husband & I stopped in another night to hear the band, enjoy the friendly people and had a great evening of fun! This is one place that we will always look forward to visiting whenever we are in the area!

9. El Rio Grande Mexican Resaurant

1000 Fashion Ridge Rd, Dry Ridge, KY 41035-9612 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Mexican, Southwestern Lunch, Dinner +1 859-903-9253
Excellent
54%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 85 reviews

El Rio Grande Mexican Resaurant

Reviewed By Gordon L - Lexington, Kentucky

My girlfriend and I had the grilled chicken quesadilla, very good flavor! And the lunch enchiladas, also very good. House Margaritas we're good. We could smell bleach when we walked in the door and actually thought that was a good thing as well. Only negative about the trip that caused us to write this a 4 vs. a 5 were the chips and salsa. The chips were slightly stale and or cooked in old grease. Other than that we would recommend this restaurant for lunch.

10. Subway

103 Barnes Rd, Ste B, Williamstown, KY 41097-9468 +1 859-823-0614
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 3 reviews

Reviewed By karobinson04 - Williamstown, Kentucky

Staff is always polite!The food is always fresh and it has such a clean environment!Very highly recommend.Always does exactly what you say to do on your sub!DELICOUS

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