McKinley Orchards

4.8 ( 124 reviews )
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$10–20
14469 Old 41 N, Oaktown, IN 47561, United States
+1 812-745-4175

McKinley Orchards, a cozy family-run restaurant nestled in Oaktown, IN, has earned a reputation for offering some of the finest home-cooked meals reminiscent of Sunday dinners at grandma’s. Customers rave about the rich flavors and comforting atmosphere, with believers like Jr. Davis highlighting the standout fried chicken—pan-fried to perfection and seasoned just right. The all-you-can-eat buffet allows diners to select their preferred dishes, dodging the usual buffet line concerns.

Another customer, Mason Ellis, noted that although the parking was a bit troublesome due to gravel, the delightful food made their first visit a memorable one. From homemade chicken drippin’ gravy to fresh local vegetables and pie with a buttery, flaky crust, every dish focuses on quality and preparation. Daniel Youngblood summed up the experience beautifully by stating that everything is homemade, making it a destination for comfort food enthusiasts.

Though open only Saturdays from 4 PM to 8 PM and operating as a cash-only venue, the effort to visit McKinley Orchards is well worth it. It’s not just a meal; it’s a taste of home that you’ll cherish long after the meal is over. Reservations are recommended to ensure a spot in this hidden gem. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary dining experience!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great dessert
  • Popular for
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Has all you can eat
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
  • Dining options
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
    • Has table service
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For McKinley Orchards

Mason Ellis
May 26,2025
This was my first time eating here and the food was delicious. When I was looking at my plate of food, it reminded me of a Thanksgiving meal. I'm in a power wheelchair and the small gravel in the parking lot caused it to burry itself. Inside, there was little room to maneuver around but the food was great.
JR Davis
May 24,2025
This is a place I’m reluctant to rate, it’s so good I don’t want everyone showing up there! The fried chicken here is pan fried and seasoned perfectly. The ham balls are amazing. Their fruit salad, pasta salad, tomato salad.....it’s just better than anywhere! That fried chicken though, it’s my favorite. It’s a buffet of all you can eat, but the best part is you walk through and pick what you want and they put it on a plate. It is just so much better than wondering who has been touching all the utensils in a buffet line and where their fingers have been! Don’t forget the homemade pie and the rolls with real butter. ( no margarine or fake butter spread) GREAT JOB McKinley’s! I’ve ate here numerous times and have never been disappointed.
Daniel Youngblood
Apr 29,2025
The best home cooked meal you can buy! EVERYTHING is homemade. Country fried chicken, homemade chicken drippin gravy, homemade mashed potatoes, homemade noodles, fresh local grown vegetables, and the most amazing homemade pies you will ever have, with a buttery, crispy, flakey crust. The best scratch made dinner roll that you can make a meal of in itself. This family run restaurant is like Sunday dinners at grandmas. From the mis-matched tables and chairs to the rustic, homey, cozy decor, and that warm feeling of family you get when you are greeted by Mrs. McKinley, it's by far my absolute favorite restaurant I have ever been to! Reservations highly recommended, as they are only open on Saturdays 4pm-8pm and closed in the winter months. 20pp Cafeteria Style AYCE Buffet Please tip generously, as this restaurant is a rare gem, and they deserve it! ***Cash Only***
Robert Robinson (Nerolink)
Apr 17,2025
The best food ever!! Just like grandma used to make. Comfort food ! A must try !
Joe Mcbride
Mar 23,2025
Definitely a hidden treasure. Good Christian values and atmosphere accordingly. Buffet and priced well. Definitely recommend!
Kathy Meyer
Mar 20,2025
A very family oriented place, service is prompt and employees very help and friendly. The main lady is as sweet as honey so kind and easy to talk to you feel as if you've known her forever.The food is out of this world all homemade and fresh. This is my new favorite place. I have to travel an hour or so to get there but it is definitely worth it.
Diane Dunagan
Mar 10,2025
BEST place to eat!! The food is just like grandma's home cooking. Sweet tea was just like grandma's!! Very clean!! The owner is the sweetest lady ever. She came up to our table and spoke with us and invited us back. This place is definitely a 10/10
Toni N
Mar 8,2025
Came down to visit family and they took us here. The food was delicious and everyone that served you was very friendly. The owner and her daughter (the cook) came by to check on us.

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