I happened across this place by accident and it turned out to be the best restaurant experience…read moreI've had in months! Firehouse decor and fire fighter gear adorn the walls. A massive bar with selections too numerous to list here. The staff was outgoing and helpful. You got your money's worth and then some with the entrees and the atmosphere was fun and inviting. The menu ranged from $9 burgers to $20 sandwiches. Appetizers looked tempting. The servings were generous. What more could you ask for? Big screens throughout the restaurant featuring sports events and the jukebox was playing rock and roll classics. The crowd was a nice mix of young and old. This would be a great place to catch a Kentucky game with your friends. I had the Firehouse Club sandwich with fries and I was blown away. My wife had cheese quesadillas and was equally impressed. Check this place out soon!

Great patio with live music, and a lively and open indoor bar, great for groups! Drinks are pretty…read morestandard and well-priced.

There are a number of other things that I want to get here but I usually can't pass up the…read moreWinchell's Brothers sandwich, it is the perfect blend of flavors with the sweet slaw and the salty fries and meat. I really love it just the way it comes! I also enjoy the Fried Bologna Sandwich and the Country Ham and Swiss Melt. I really want to try their Nashville Hot Chicken and I haven't had their Philly Cheesesteak in a long time. My biggest complaint is that on the weekends they don't start serving lunch until at least 1:00 and there is no set time when they stop serving breakfast and switch over to lunch. Another thing that I will warn you about is that their prices have gotten very high. Most of their sandwiches are now almost $20.

Went to breakfast here twice, a week apart. Food and service are OK but not great. I ordered the…read morebreakfast sandwich, unfortunately, on white bread. The bread disintegrated and I was left with a pile of "stuff" on my plate. After a week there was still no soap in the lady's room and the hand dryer was broken. I am hoping that's not the bathroom that the employees use.

Waited over an hour for food, no explanation of why it was taking so long. Zero refills, terrible…read moreservice, and when the food came half of it was inedible and half of it was decent. We asked to speak with a manager about the experience, he could not have cared less - zero apologies, no accountability, didn't offer solutions or anything. The burger buns tasted stale, the chicken tenders were overcooked to the point of being inedible (we sent them back with no offer of replacement). Just an overall sad, disappointing experience. I actually felt bad for our sever, who said it was his second shift ever - they set him up for failure. We didn't get one refill, waited over 45 min for appetizer and over an hour and 15 min for our mains - will not be back...the management is pathetic and the owners should be ashamed of themselves.

Good college bar with surprisingly great food! I was in town for work and needed a spot that I…read morecould sit at the bar and watch some games. This spot fit the bill perfectly. Lots of cool UK memorabilia. The bar is huge so plenty of space to sit and hang out. Bartender was quick and made great drinks.

Great food and atmosphere. The beer specials are great and the food is a step above bar food. They…read morehave a strong neighborhood crowd but also anyone can walk in and enjoy a sandwich and some of their excellent tots.

My first visit to Banners was a great experience. The menu had so many options that I wanted to try…read morebut I settled on the Tender Melt. It tasted wonderful. The service was great even with being part of a large group and also the restaurant being pretty busy with Singo going on. It was a fun environment, with lots of TVs for game watching. And the prices were very reasonable. I'm excited to go back again soon.

Very good food in an upscale setting. It was perfect place to celebrate birthday!…read more OLD FASHIONED was very good. Good bourbon with quality ingredients,b perfectly made. We started with an appetizer of BAKED GOAT CHEESE WITH ROLLS. It was really good. Cheese was typed with something like a maranera sauce. It was tasty but I would have preferred to out the tomato sauce. Enjoyed my SIDE SALAD which came with many toppings including bacon. I asked to leave the blue cheese off, which normally comes on it. The RIBS were out of this world!!! Melted off the bone. The BBQ sauce was phenominal. There were a ton of ribs. It is certainly a plate that could be shared. I took half home as leftovers. I selected the MAC AND CHEESE as my side. They have a version with pork, which sounds amazing, but decided it would be too much when paired with ribs. Super creamy and cheesy. Rich but not too rich. Staff was friendly and attentive, and contributed to the elegance of the evening.

Pros: Good location with free parking…read moreAmbiance is nice in sunroom area Friendly service Enjoyed the grilled Brie and truffle butter Cons: Caesar had dressing though I asked for it on the side Filets were under seasoned and over cooked Seafood tasted like it came out of a can My friend's steak had to be sent back 3x to be cooked correctly Pro tip: I was highly disappointed by this restaurant. To pay as much as we did, I expected so much more from the food. Perhaps the other dishes are better.

Rating: 3.7/5…read more Stopped in at Drake's for lunch and was really tempted to try the trash wings, but ended up going a different route. I ordered the three buffalo chicken sliders with tater tots on the side. The chicken sliders were very good -- flavorful and satisfying -- though I do wish the bread had been toasted a bit more. The tater tots were solid; you really can't go wrong with those. One downside was the service. For the number of people dining at the time, I was surprised by how slow it was. Nothing terrible, just noticeably slower than expected. Overall, it's still always worth a shot. The food is pretty good, but the prices have definitely gone up, which makes the experience feel a little less of a value than it used to.

Our first choice was closed, so we came to Drake's. We had 3 burgers and a fish sandwich. The…read moreburgers were not soggy. They were good. The service was a little slow. We couldn't get to the Kentucky Horse Park today. Nice lunch spot.

Great food (fried pickles and an Italian sub) and the bartender Mercedes was the absolute best.read more

The smashed burger and fries I had were good. The beer is good, which is why they got a 2, not a…read more1. My husband got some kind of Mexican dish and his comment was that the oil they fried everything in was way overdue for changing. The ambiance is "sleazy bar" which didn't look like it had been cleaned in a while. The guy at the bar gave us good service, but he left. The two gals at the bar completely ignored the dining room, and just stood there talking to each other. We had to go to the bar to beg for our check so we could leave.

Drake's is always a pleasant experience with quality food, a large selection of beverages, and an…read moreattentive wait staff. Today, Veteran's Day, was especially delightful as they offered vets up to $35 off their food. Dustin, the bartender, took great care of me and as always is professional and friendly. The sushi was very fresh and delicious. My Michters Rye Old Fashioned was exquisite. On this cold post snow day the roaring fireplace tucked into the corner was a welcome and cozy addition. I encourage everyone to stop in a Drakes location and enjoy a meal or beer with a friend. Cheers!

Kitchen staff- you all ate that up!!!!! our food was so so amazing…read more Unfortunately, our server Morgan left a sour taste in our mouth. We did not see her for at least 25 minutes. She comes to the table right beside us asks how they are, we wave at her, she then proceeds to turn around and walk the other way. Okay, accidents happen, whatever. What really started to rub us the wrong way was we watched her spend 10 plus minutes at a table of boys who looked a little young for her talking and twirling her hair. At this point we all finished our drinks 30 plus minutes ago. I'm starting to get thirsty af! We see her on her phone in the corner still refusing service to our table. Eventually food is ran to us by some kind young gentleman (thanks!!!). Missing all of the sauces we requested (usually not a big deal but considering we had no clue when we would see her again lolol). Also, still no new drinks. Time goes by and we eventually have to ask another woman to go find her. Almost 10 minutes later, Morgan returns!!! Yay!!! She takes our drink orders. We wait a bit. That's never a big deal because I understand that bartenders are busy. She eventually brings them out, unfortunately missing 2! Great! FINALLY, we get the rest of our drinks. Proceed to sit there and wait. Eventually have to ask another older gentleman to get our checks. He then waves down Morgan and she finally gets back to us. I get having a bad day, but watching you treat other customers with 10x more respect and attentiveness is just frustrating. Lack of consistency. Terrible experience, just happy I was with my besties!!!

I had a very pleasant experience this most recent time at Tilted. Livi, who served us, was amazing…read moreand was a joy for the duration of our visit. She was very personal and sat and conversed with our table for a little bit. The food was great and came out super quick! 10/10 recommend for a more lowkey sports bar, it wasn't too hectic but the vibes were still great!

Chayla, my server and bartender, was the epitome of an attentive hostess. While busy at a lunch…read morerush she kept up with orders, patron names, and running jokes along the bar. If all of the are this naturally inclined towards their jobs, then this is obviously THE place to be for good food, cold beer, and GREAT atmosphere.

My fiance and I were looking for somewhere different to eat. We live out of town and don't often…read moremake it to downtown Lexington. We had reservations but ended up getting there early and just had our dinner at the bar. We both had cocktails which we enjoyed along with the deviled eggs for an appetizer. The eggs were okay--a bit spicier than I would have preferred and I would probably try a different app next time I go (there will be a next time for sure!) My shrimp and grits were great but honestly the bourbon glazed wings that my fiance had were the show stoppers. Large sized wings that were smoked perfectly with the right amount of crunch topped with a sweet but not too sweet bourbon glaze. I will definitely get those next time I go. The vibes were casual and chill--the perfect place to pre-game before a game or event or the perfect place to meet friends for a drink. I'd definitely recommend!

The outside seating is definitely worth coming to eat here especially sitting up top. Warm buffalo…read morechicken dip is served in an iron skillet with pita chips was fire. You definitely have to try one of the burgers, we got the double Chevy burger and beast burger which is 1/2 pound wagyu burger with their house made pickles. You can't go wrong with either burger. Thank me later and get the Brussel Sprouts as a side. OMG. Service was great also!