Where is “Bowling Green’s #1 place for food and fun? That is a difficult question to answer with so many fabulous restaurants and bars to choose from.
But Junction Bar and Grill on Main Street is the place for food and fun, as it says on the cover of their menu. According to Will Gagnon, University alumni and manager, some people do not realize Junction is a dual bar and restaurant facility.
“There is really good food at Junction,” Gagnon said. “Most new students to Bowling Green don’t even realize that we serve food. They think we are just a bar, when really it’s all the same thing.”
The restaurant menu offers a variety of food. Patrons can start the night off with a full dinner, and stick around to have fun at the bar.
The menu has appetizers such as spinach dip or quesadillas, and items such as the “Big Junction”, a two-patty burger, or the “Sierra Fajitas”. Other menu options include steaks, soups and salads.
The kitchen at Junction is open from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Customers can also enjoy food outside on the rooftop patio.
“People like to go out and drink and eat outside and look at the great view of Main Street from the top of Junction,” Gagnon said.
The bar at Junction is known for the fun times that happen there. During the summer and into the school year, the Wednesday “Country Night” theme is always very crowded. Country music is played upstairs the entire night, and drink specials are given for 24 oz. beers. Downstairs offers a more laid back atmosphere on Wednesday nights, with candles and martinis for those not interested in country. Wednesday starts the weekend off and Thursday through Saturday nights at Junction are a great place for people come and dance the night away.
Junction Bar and Grill has been in the area for 12 years, changing its name from Tuxedo Junction. Junction’s upstairs is available to rent out for private parties and student organizations. They also want the community to get involved so Fundraisers are available.
“Junction likes to be a ‘Cheers’ type of atmosphere,” Gagnon said. They just want students to come in and hang out and like to get to know their customers. They even offer a VIP club. “VIP parties get in quickly and have no cover charge,” said Gagnon. Upstairs Junction is for 18 and over and downstairs is 21 and over. There is a $4.00 cover charge for those under 21, unless you are a member of the VIP club.
