Country Cuisine at its "Finest and Plainest"
Orville's
Mom and Pop establishments, also known as country restaurants, rarely advertise outside their "small ponds," largely due to ample clientele. Such quality eateries need no extra advertising due to the quality of their food and atmosphere; furthermore, they become coffee and social hang outs -- as well as eating establishments -- for many town regulars. Orville's is exactly such an establishment. This medium-sized restaurant lies on the southern edge of Campbellsville at 402 S. South Central Avenue and Walnut Street. This is the same road which becomes Hwy. 70 towards Mannsville and the Elkhorn Bridge area.
For those of us who are somewhere between ages 12 and 55, a very fulfilling noon meal of one entrée, three vegetables, and bread may be obtained for under $5.00. Add a drink and tip, and one may dine quite comfortably for under $7.00. However, steak, limited seafood, and other pricier items are available for under $10.00 per meal, not including the beverage. One may also dine in the evening for sparsely more money, and a limited children's menu is available, including grill items. There is one senior citizen promotional endeavor held on Tuesdays, but it is this writer's opinion that the promotion is not an endeavor to build business; it is essentially a benevolent community outreach that provides a home cooked, tasty meal to any senior citizen over age 55. Any such privileged citizen may select one meat entrée and two vegetables for under $3.00, and this includes a free dessert, although the drink is not included in this price. The dessert menu is ample, with various homemade pies, cobblers, and hand-dipped ice cream.
The only deficit that I have encountered on occasion has been slow service, usually due to volume of business, which is a typical pitfall of most any restaurant. A few of the employees and management could use a few improved interpersonal skills as well, but nevertheless, it is well worth the trip and the money. Orville's phone number is (270) 789-2568.
