440 Main

4.7

22 Reviews

$31 to $50

Southern

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

440 Main, located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, offers American cuisine with a focus on Creole fare. The restaurant prides itself on serving fresh seafood and authentic Cajun and Creole meals. 440 Main offers occasional live entertainment as well as a private area available to rent for special events.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Cajun, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(270) 793-0450
Website
http://www.440main.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Lee Hunt
Private party facilities
We have several banquet rooms including the Main Dining Room, Rear Semi-Private Dining Room, and Upstairs Private Banquet Room. For information about these experiences, please contact the restaurant directly and speak with our events coordinator.

Location
440 E Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101-6911
Neighborhood
Bowling Green
Cross street
On Fountain Square at the corner of State & Main.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
There are bus stops downtown in Bowling Green. Just google GoBGTransit.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour at 440
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Discover our best at discounted prices from 4-6pm Tuesday through Friday on the bar side! We have $1 Off all Bottled Beers - $4 House Wine - $4 Margaritas - $3 Off Appetizers - $6 Signature Cocktails.

Deviled Eggs $9.00
House Made Deviled Eggs, Chopped Bacon, Cajun Dust, Bread & Butter Jalapeños
Cajun Spring Rolls$9.00
Andouille Sausage, Chicken, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Mango Barbeque Sauce
Barbeque Shrimp$12.00
Gulf Shrimp, Worcestershire, Garlic Butter, Spicy Herb Blend, Jalapeño Cheese Grits
Tuna Tartare $16.00
Sliced Cucumber, Avocado Mash, Poke Style Tuna, Sesame Seed, Wakame, Sweet Soy & Spicy Yum Yum Drizzle, Wontons
Gumbo
Rich Dark Roux with Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Okra, Celery, Onions, Peppers and Rice
- Cup$3.50
- Bowl$4.50
Fried Burrata $15.00
Fresh Italian Burrata, Piquillo Pepper Romesco, Parmesan, Basil, Garlic Toast
Charcuterie Board$17.00
Chef’s Choice of Cured Meats, Cheeses, Crostini, Assorted Jams & Spreads
Spinach Artichoke Dip $10.00
Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Béchamel, Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper Garnish, Crostini

Signature Side Salads

Add Garden or Caesar Salad $3.95

Spinach Salad $6.00
Baby Spinach, Sweet Spicy Glazed Pecans, Gorgonzola Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Grilled Caesar $9.00
Grilled Romaine, Grape Tomatoes, Caesar Dressing , Parmesan, Croutons
Caesar Salad $5.00
Romaine, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan, Brioche Bread Crumbs
Garden Salad $5.00
Spring Mix, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Carrot, Cucumber, Choice of Dressing

Hand Cut Steaks

Accompanied with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Filet Mignon
USDA Choice Roasted Garlic Butter
- 6 oz$23.95
- 10 oz$29.95
Filet Au Poivre$30.00
Limited Availability Medallions of Filet Mignon, Peppercorn Crust, Cognac Cream Reduction
Ribeye$40.00
USDA Choice Henry Bain Sauce 16 oz

Optional Side Items

Potatoes Au Gratin with Goat Cheese$2.95
Jalapeno Cheese Grits$2.95
Broccolini with Lemon Butter$2.95
Roasted Garlic Brussel Sprouts$2.95
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$2.95
Creamed Spinach$2.95
Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms$2.95
Sweet Potatoes with Pecans & Toasted Merinque$6.95
Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese$8.95

Seafood & Bayou

Add Garden or Caesar Salad $3.95; Add Spinach Salad $4.95

Romesco Seafood Pasta$21.95
Fresh Fish, Shrimp and Sea Scallops over Fresh House Made Fettuccine with Summer Romesco Sauce. Fennel, Pickled Red Onion and Fontina Cheese
Southern Style Crab Cakes$19.95
Pan Seared Jumbo Crab Cakes topped with Sweet Pepper Relish. Served with Sauce Remoulade and Garlic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Bourbon Salmon$19.95
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon with a Bourbon Honey Glaze. Served on a Bourbon Barrel Plank with a side of Roasted Garlic Brussel Sprouts
Applewood Bacon Wrapped Pork Chop$24.95
14oz Pork Chop, Prepared Medium. Served with Butternut Squash and Apple Butter.
Pan Roasted Duck$24.95
Served Medium Rare, finished with Pecan Syrup. Served on a bed of Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Maple Cinnamon and Sage Brown Butter
Grouper Louisiana$24.95
Golden Fried Grouper served over Jalapeno Cheese Grits. Topped with Crawfish Etouffee
Jambalaya$15.95
Chicken, Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Tomatoes, Onions, Bell Peppers, Rice and Cajun Spice
Pan Seared Joyce Farm Chicken$21.95
Pan Seared & Finished in the oven. Served over Caramelized Onion and Andouille Sausage Polenta. Finished with Sage Aus Jus
Champagne Chicken$16.95
Fried Boneless Chicken Breast served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Topped with Sautéed Mushrooms and Champagne Cream Sauce
Pasta Carbonara$19.95
Seasoned Chicken Breast served over Fresh House Made Spaghetti with Butter, Bacon, Spinach, Garlic, Shallots, Basil and Parmesan
Pan Seared Sea Scallops$28.95
Served with Summer Corn and Truffle Puree. Garnished with Cayenne candied Bacon and Brussel Sprout Leaves

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Western Kentucky / SW Indiana
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Good for groups
Western Kentucky / SW Indiana
Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

440 Main offers an exceptional dining experience in downtown Bowling Green, KY, with its "outstanding" signature cocktails and diverse menu featuring delectable dishes like filet mignon, jambalaya, and crab cakes. Reviewers praise the "excellent" and attentive service, making it a perfect choice for special occasions and enjoyable evenings out.

22 Reviews

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Becky
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I went with friends for my birthday. The filet mignon is the best in town! The cheesecake with raspberry sauce was brought with a written “Happy birthday” message on the plate and was delicious. This is a great restaurant in a great location. We always take a stroll around the downtown square after we eat here. Beautiful ambiance in a lovely part of town. And the food is outstanding!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was a delight and made our anniversary celebration even more special. The trout was delicious- would highly recommend! Thank you for making us feel welcome and celebrated🎉
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Stephanie
Louisville
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good. Appetizers, salads, entrees were all very enjoyable. Service was very good. We walked next door to Mickey’s after dinner. We will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and will not be the last time! Sooooo good. Our waiter was fantastic. Very friendly and very attentive.
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Robin
Orlando
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at the restaurant. Conrad our waiter was outstanding. He made suggestions and helped us order delicious appetizers (grouper cheeks) and entrees ( spicy chicken and crab cakes). There was an amazing variety and creativity of menu choices. We truly enjoyed our dining experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
DeeDee was our server and she made the night super special. Friendly and went out her way to make sure everything was perfect. Meal was fabulous. We had the caprese salad which was served differently than we have had and it was delicious!! The steaks were cooked perfectly and the butter cake with their own sweet tea ice cream was amazing!
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Bronna
Western NC
132 reviews
5.0
132 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our second time enjoying 440 Main. Our wait person was helpful, polite, and knowledgeable. We started with a cocktail each. The Old Purple Parakeet for me and G. L. Marg for my husband. Both were delicious and a nice way to begin our evening. We shared deviled eggs which had a nice kick from the jalapeños. Mike ( husband) could not resist the baby spinach side salad with glazed pecans, gorgonzola cheese and vinaigrette dressing. I was delighted with the baked mahi mahi special. It was served with amazing jalapeño grits. Mike said yes to a sweet tea brined pork chop. It was tender and juicy and peach and jalapeño chutney and smoked cream corn made for a delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We went early on a Friday night. Half the tables were empty. First Appetizer we picked was already sold out at 5:30. Ordered the tuna app & it was over salted. Main course took a long time & when it did finally come out they had my order wrong. Scallops & steak were very good but disappointed in how slow the service was on a night that wasn't busy. Maybe they need some additional help in the kitchen?
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Dennis
Western KY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful dinner for our anniversary. The egg rolls are excellent and the filet mignon was the best steak ever! It was our 1st time to 440 Main, but we will definitely be back! By far, the best dinner we had in Bowling Green this weekend!! Thanks for making our night special.
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Bronna
Western NC
132 reviews
4.0
132 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
440 Main is in the heart of downtown Bowling Green, KY and is located in a charmingly renovated building. We shared delicious deviled eggs with a nice kick. My husband loves spinach salads and the side salad with baby spinach, glazed pecans, Gorgonzola and a balsamic dressing was tasty and too large. I chose the Jambalaya with shrimp, chicken and andouille sausage. It was fantastic but enough for 3 more people. Southern Style crab cakes brought a big smile to my spouse’s face. The signature cocktails called to us - I selected The Old Purple Parakeet - Patron Anejo, lime basil, mixed berries and Orgeat. Mike ordered Madame Pauline’s Fashioned - Markers Mark, peach, fresh orange, aromatic bitters, and fresh rosemary. Both were outstanding and will be ordered the next time we are in town.
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FAQs

440 Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (270) 793-0450.

440 Main is rated 4.7 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

440 E Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101-6911

Additional information

Cross street
On Fountain Square at the corner of State & Main.
Neighborhood
Bowling Green
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Cajun, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
There are bus stops downtown in Bowling Green. Just google GoBGTransit.
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Lee Hunt
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.440main.com/
Phone number
(270) 793-0450
Private party facilities
We have several banquet rooms including the Main Dining Room, Rear Semi-Private Dining Room, and Upstairs Private Banquet Room. For information about these experiences, please contact the restaurant directly and speak with our events coordinator.

440 Main

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Happy Hour at 440

Starters

Deviled Eggs $9.00

Cajun Spring Rolls$9.00

Barbeque Shrimp$12.00

Tuna Tartare $16.00

Gumbo

Fried Burrata $15.00

Charcuterie Board$17.00

Spinach Artichoke Dip $10.00

Signature Side Salads

Spinach Salad $6.00

Grilled Caesar $9.00

Caesar Salad $5.00

Garden Salad $5.00

Hand Cut Steaks

Filet Mignon

Filet Au Poivre$30.00

Ribeye$40.00

Optional Side Items

Potatoes Au Gratin with Goat Cheese$2.95

Jalapeno Cheese Grits$2.95

Broccolini with Lemon Butter$2.95

Roasted Garlic Brussel Sprouts$2.95

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$2.95

Creamed Spinach$2.95

Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms$2.95

Sweet Potatoes with Pecans & Toasted Merinque$6.95

Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese$8.95

Seafood & Bayou

Romesco Seafood Pasta$21.95

Southern Style Crab Cakes$19.95

Bourbon Salmon$19.95

Applewood Bacon Wrapped Pork Chop$24.95

Pan Roasted Duck$24.95

Grouper Louisiana$24.95

Jambalaya$15.95

Pan Seared Joyce Farm Chicken$21.95

Champagne Chicken$16.95

Pasta Carbonara$19.95

Pan Seared Sea Scallops$28.95

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