Little Dave’s Roadhouse is a premier dining destination in Brandenburg, Kentucky, serving up high-quality American comfort food with a distinctive country and western flair. Known for its warm southern hospitality and inviting, cozy atmosphere, this local gem provides a relaxing environment perfect for family celebrations, casual lunches, or a hearty dinner after a day on the road. From perfectly aged steaks and hand-breaded catfish to a robust lineup of specialty burgers, it delivers a true taste of home-style cooking to residents and visitors alike.
Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy, Western Decor, Family-friendly, Great for groups and tourists
Amenities
Full bar onsite, Restrooms, High chairs, Changing tables
Dietary Options
Comfort food, Healthy options, Salad bar, Small plates, Gluten-free choices accommodated
Drinks & Highlights
Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Hard liquor, Wine, Specialty coffee, tea, and desserts
Payments
Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Parking
Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking spaces available
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Expertly Prepared Steaks: Guests consistently rave about the 21-day aged Ribeyes, Cowboy Ribeyes, and Sirloins, which are seasoned perfectly and chargrilled to juicy perfection.
Warm Southern Hospitality: The management team and staff are highly praised for their friendly, attentive, and accommodating service, frequently going the extra mile for large birthday gatherings or special dietary needs like gluten-free options.
Standout Casual Favorites: The signature “Brandenburger” leads a lineup of fresh, hot, and delicious burgers, perfectly complemented by their famous golden onion rings and house-made ranch dressing.
Delightful Starters and Sides: From the crisp “Brandenburg Blooms” and comforting loaded sweet potatoes to the complimentary warm dinner rolls served with sweet cinnamon butter, the side options are a major crowd-pleaser.
Decadent Desserts: Massive portions of house-made treats, including the rich Peanut Butter Reese’s Cheesecake and warm Blackberry Cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream, provide a stellar finish to any meal.
Menu and Product Catalog
Appetizers
Item Name
Description
“Brandenburg” Blooms
Golden fried onion petals served with signature dipping sauce.
Onion Ring Tower
Gourmet breaded onion rings piled high with signature sauce.
Loaded Fries
Seasoned fries topped with white queso, bacon, scallions, and finished with ranch.
Mozzarella Sticks
Breaded and fried, served with marinara sauce.
Fried Cauliflower
Lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown, served with ranch.
Fried Pickles
Crispy, golden pickle chips piled high and served with signature dipping sauce.
Chicken Wings
Served regular, BBQ, buffalo, flaming honey garlic, or three pepper fire.
Pretzel with Beer Cheese
Gourmet giant pretzel served with homemade honey mustard and beer cheese.
Brisket Nachos
House-smoked brisket with queso, shredded cheddar cheese blend, chipotle ranch, red onions, and Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce.
Hot Pepper Breaded Cheese Cubes
Cubes of smooth jalapeño-flavored cheese covered in fine bread crumbs for a bite-sized treat.
Sampler Board
Pick any three appetizer favorites (excluding Brisket Nachos and “Bloom”).
Steaks & Seafood
Item Name
Description
Ribeye Steak
The Little Dave’s Roadhouse Ribeye. Aged 21 days, seasoned with a custom blend of spices, and chargrilled to perfection. Available in 8 oz., 12 oz., and 16 oz.
Prime Rib
Slow-roasted and fork-tender, served with au jus. Available in 8 oz., 12 oz., and 16 oz.
Sirloin Steak
Center-cut sirloin steak, lean and full of flavor. Available in 8 oz. and 12 oz.
Chopped Sirloin
Chargrilled chopped sirloin steak topped with your choice of gravy and onions.
Beef Tenderloin Filets
Choose your toppings: bacon & cheddar, bleu cheese crumbles, brown mushroom & onion gravy. Available in 8 oz.
Mesquite Salmon
Cooked to perfection with savory mesquite seasoning.
Fried Catfish
Hand-breaded in seasoned cornmeal and fried crispy. A house bestseller.
Fried Shrimp
Golden-fried shrimp served with tangy cocktail sauce.
Fried or Grilled Cod
Tender cod fillets prepared fried or lightly grilled with seasonings.
Grilled Shrimp
Plump shrimp seasoned and grilled over an open flame.
Combos & Toppings
Item Name
Description
Catfish & 1/2 Ribs
Hand-breaded catfish paired with a half slab of slow-smoked ribs.
Grilled Mesquite Chicken & 1/2 Ribs
Seasoned mesquite chicken breast paired with a half slab of ribs.
Grilled Mesquite Chicken & Ribeye
Mesquite chicken paired alongside a juicy ribeye steak.
Ribeye & Shrimp
Choice of 8 oz. ribeye steak paired with grilled or fried shrimp.
Ribeye & 1/2 Ribs
Premium 8 oz. ribeye steak served alongside a half slab of tender ribs.
Enhance any meal with an extra skewer of grilled shrimp.
Little Dave’s Burgers
Item Name
Description
Brandenburger
The signature burger loaded with premium toppings and melted cheese.
1/2 lb. Hamburger
Classic flame-grilled half-pound beef patty dressed to order.
1/2 lb. Cheeseburger
Flame-grilled half-pound beef patty topped with melted cheese.
Cowboy Burger
Topped with crispy onion rings, cheddar cheese, and rich BBQ sauce.
Southwest Burger
Features southwest seasonings, pepper jack cheese, and zesty toppings.
1/3 lb. Mushroom/Swiss Burger
Juicy beef patty topped with sautéed mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese.
1/3 lb. Bacon Cheeseburger
Thick-cut crispy bacon stacked on a classic cheeseburger.
Sunrise Burger
A half-pound burger loaded with bacon, melted cheese, and a fried egg cooked to order.
Little Dave’s Sandwiches
Item Name
Description
Prime Rib Sandwich
Tender, thin-sliced prime rib piled high on a toasted bun with au jus.
Club Sandwich
Double-decker sandwich layered with fresh meats, cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
Chicken Bacon Swiss
Grilled chicken breast topped with crispy bacon and melted Swiss cheese.
Cod Sandwich
Crispy golden-fried cod fillet served on a bun with tartar sauce.
Catfish Sandwich
Hand-breaded catfish fillet fried to a golden crisp and served on a bun.
Dinner Favorites
Item Name
Description
Roast Beef Manhattan
Slow-cooked tender pulled beef with brown gravy and mashed potatoes over fresh bread.
Mesquite Chicken
Grilled chicken breasts seasoned with a savory mesquite blend.
BBQ Chicken
Plump chicken breasts grilled and smothered in rich BBQ sauce.
Chicken Tenders
Hand-breaded chicken breast strips fried to a deep golden crisp.
Country Fried Steak
Tenderized steak breaded, fried, and smothered in rich country gravy.
Fish Tacos
Crispy fish tucked into warm tortillas with fresh cabbage and custom sauce.
Pork Chops
Premium, thick-cut pork chops served either grilled or southern-fried.
Piled-High Catfish or Chicken Tenders
A generous, oversized portion of signature catfish or tenders served with fries.
Veggie Plates
A customizable dinner plate featuring your choice of three or four fresh vegetables.
Bar-B-Que
Item Name
Description
BBQ Riblets
Boneless bites of tender rib meat glazed in savory BBQ sauce.
Brisket Sandwich
Slow-smoked, tender Texas brisket piled onto a fresh bun with BBQ sauce.
Brisket Platter
Generous portion of slow-smoked brisket sliced thin and served with sides.
BBQ Pork Sandwich
Tender, juicy pulled pork tossed in BBQ sauce and served on a toasted bun.
BBQ Pork Platter
A hefty plate of house-smoked pulled pork served with two sides.
Baby-Back Ribs
Rubbed with premium herbs and spices, then slow-roasted for hours until fall-off-the-bone tender. Glazed with Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce. Available in 1/2 slab or full slab.
11 For $11 Weekly Special
Item Name
Description
Famous Catfish
Hand-breaded in seasoned cornmeal and fried crispy.
Pulled Pork Nachos
In-house smoked pork butt, warm chips, queso, Mexican street corn, pickled red onion, chipotle ranch, and BBQ sauce.
Baked Spaghetti
Spaghetti tossed in house-made marinara and Italian sausage, topped with cheese and baked.
Beef Manhattan
Slow-cooked tender pulled beef with brown gravy and mashed potatoes over bread.
Boneless Wings
10 crispy hand-breaded boneless wings served naked or tossed in BBQ, Buffalo, or Flaming Hot Garlic.
New York Strip
6 oz. steak perfectly seasoned and grilled over an open flame.
Chicken Tender Basket
Three hand-breaded tenders served alongside a portion of hot fries.
Cheeseburger
Top quality chargrilled beef patty dressed exactly how you like it.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Classic spaghetti noodles tossed in house marinara and topped with Italian crafted meatballs.
Pork Fritter
An extra-large, hang-off-the-bun breaded pork fritter fried crispy and dressed to order.
Baked Ziti
Hot and cheesy pasta baked with house-made marinara and loaded with cheese.
Side Items
Item Name
Description
A La Carte Sides
Baked Potato, Baked Sweet Potato, Tater Babies, Tater Tots, French Fries, Southern Green Beans, Rice Pilaf, Mashed Potatoes, Cowboy Baked Beans, Buttered Carrots, Cole Slaw, Side Salad, Mac & Cheese, Baked Apples, Steamed Broccoli.
Premium Side Items
Sweet Potato Fries, Golden Onion Rings, Cup of Soup, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Loaded Baked Potato, Asparagus, Potato Salad.
Soups & Salads
Item Name
Description
Chili or Soup
Warm, comforting recipe prepared fresh daily. Available in cup or bowl sizes.
Dinner Salad
Fresh mixed greens topped with garden vegetables and choice of house-made dressing.
Desserts
Item Name
Description
Salted Caramel Turtle Cheesecake
Rich cheesecake with a chocolate crust, caramel swirl, and pecan toppings.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake loaded with chunks of sweet chocolate chip cookie dough.
Blueberry White Chocolate Cheesecake
Decadent white chocolate cheesecake swirled with sweet blueberry compote.
