The southern biscuit platter is how you should do brunch!…read more My recent visit didn't feature the best service (except from the hostess... she was not only best dressed, but also seemed to be running the floor!), but the biscuit platter was still fabulous! I requested figs (on another menu item), and my served said 'sorry, the kitchen is out.' Well, the kitchen had given me figs, and the figs, ham, and cheese on a biscuit... perfection. Thank goodness for great hostesses and a fabulous kitchen! Side note: there were also no Bloody Marys because 'the kitchen ate them...' Definitely made my day in terms of language!

EXTREMELY slow service. Lunchtime…read more There were about 5 tables waiting on meals, ours included. Nobody had been served. However, the waitress was chowing down on food at the bar. Not a good look....

I love the Lomo Saltado Loaded Fries and I ask for extra brown sauce. It has an amazing rich umami…read moreflavor and the most prominent flavor is from Aji amarillo paste (Peruvian yellow chili). I love their version of this common Peruvian dish! As far as brunch goes, I love their breakfast burrito! They melt cheddar cheese on the flour tortilla before loading it up with eggs, potatoes and meat. That extra step of melting the cheese makes a difference -it's a nice layer of melted cheddar and they put a cheese sauce over the top too!l

My wife and I along with our youngest daughter stopped in on Saturday evening while in town for a…read moreconcert. We were seated immediately upon walking in. The place was packed. We had great service, which started with drinks and appetizers. Our table agreed to just order a bunch of appetizers and share. We had the Spring Rolls, Empanadas, Buffalo Chicken Wontons and a side of the Loaded Fries. Everything was delicious. They had a good selection of beer, wine and cocktails. We had two other family members join us after we ordered and our server got an extra chair for our table to accommodate a total of 5 of us. It worked out perfectly. The atmosphere last night was loud and lively, which was fine with us.

If you love Shoestring Fries, this is your place!! They are some of the best shoestring fries that…read moreI have ever had. I always come back for that Waymore's Chicken Pot Pie!! I guarantee that you won't find a similar dish on anyone's menu. I love the gravy over the top of a chicken pot pie chimichanga. It is brilliant!! Anyway, they have great burgers and it's a great neighborhood bar. You should check it out. It is owned and operated by a family that lives in the neighborhood.

While out shopping, the movies, and enjoying a great day in Lexington, the Fat Man and his wife…read moredecided to get a late lunch. We swung into Southern Cookhouse & Bar. Southern Cookhouse features scratch-made dishes using local ingredients, a variety of burgers, pizzas, and classic Southern entrees. I started with the Chicken & Sausage Gumbo because I love soup and all soup-adjacent things. The gumbo had a good, rich flavor from the roux, with subtle heat and a sweet finish. The chicken had a nice flavor, a little saltiness, and it was tender. The Andouille sausage was cooked well and rounded out the flavor profile. The tomatoes and scallions added brightness and crunch. The rice had a few hard pieces, but overall it was good. I do want to mention that I did find a few chicken bones in the dish, just so people are aware. My wife tried the Dunwoody Cobb, made with Grilled chicken breast, boiled eggs, bacon, avocado, tomato, and blue cheese crumbles, with spring mix tossed in Dijon vinaigrette. The lettuce was crunchy and fresh. The bacon had a great salt level, crunch, and crispiness. The avocado added a creamy richness to each bite, while the tomato's acidity cut through the Dijon mustard's sweet and bitter notes. The star of the show was the salty, nutty, creamy blue cheese crumbles, which meshed well with all the other components. The chicken was cooked well and had good flavor, but it was dry. While I avoided it, my wife said the boiled egg was well-cooked and added it to the salad. I had the Nashville Hot chicken, which comes with spicy pickles, coleslaw & mayo on slider rolls with potato salad. The potato salad was mustard-and-mayo-based. The potatoes were soft but still offered some texture. The mustard and mayo balanced each other and added flavor. There were eggs in the potato salad, but they blended into the background and did not stand out. The sweet pickle relish added crunch and texture without being overly sweet. I'm not sure if it was made in-house or from a container; it was good nonetheless. The slider was fresh, soft, and nicely toasted. The slaw was medium-chopped, with a great mayo ratio and a good sweetness, tasting fresh, crunchy, and creamy without being so rich as to drown out the vegetables or the chicken. The pickle was not spicy, but a thick-cut bread-and-butter type with a little sweetness and a velvety, buttery flavor. The chicken was juicy, tender, and cooked well. The Nashville-style spices were mild to medium, just enough to know it was there but not so overpowering that it was all you tasted. It was not overly oily either, which often plagues sandwiches of this type. The entire sandwich worked well together. Southern Cookhouse has a full menu, but some items do rotate or are seasonal. The bar is fully stocked, offering draft beer, tea, and soft drinks. They offer counter ordering, and the staff is very friendly. The Fat Man says that Southern Cookhouse & Bar is Fat Man Approved with 2 chins.

Food and service was great but nothing was so memorable that I'd be yearning to go back. The sauce…read morewith the sweet corn fritter was my favorite part of the appetizer. The short rib was tasty but not as tender as I'm used to having. The lava cake had a lot of chocolate flavor but there wasn't a center with all the gooey goodness. I never knew there was an upstairs patio so if I were to go back I'd try to be there instead of the upstairs room we were in

Best sea bass and duck I've ever had. The rolls... wow. The deviled eggs are delicious. The service…read moreis outstanding. We enjoyed rooftop seating on a beautiful night. I'd go back again and again. Can't wait to try other dishes.

Had a wonderful experience at V at The Vine on media night. I had the opportunity to attend as a…read moreplus one and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. The restaurant is beautiful, the service is impeccable and the food was truly a delight. From the presentation to the taste, everything was amazing. The menu offers a variety of high ticket items as well as a more affordable selection of items. The concept offers something for everyone. The cocktail menu has a collection of unique offerings. The Maggie Glow was excellent. After such a wonderful experience, I look forward to returning to try more of the menu offers.

My wife and I went in August 2026 after the menu revamp they executed because of feedback on the…read morevery expensive menu when they opened. First, I'll say that what we had was good, flavorful, attractive presentation. Our favorites were the Gambas Al Ajillo (a shrimp dish with sourdough) and the Lahmacun (like a gyro flatbread). Our server, John, was personable, knowledgeable, attentive and a veteran of upscale restaurants. All the staff did good work. Cole Arimes is the "Chef Partner" and we enjoy Cole's and Eppings. He delivers on some of the food. But, it's still pretty expensive for what you get. GREAT BIG PLATES, little bitty portions. The prices would be acceptable and in line with similar restaurants if the portions matched the $$. We ordered four "Tasting Plates" and shared. Could've eaten more, but decided it wasn't worth it. The entrees are still way overpriced so we skipped them. Plenty of other nice places to get similar dishes. And, if there's two people, give me 4 of the tiny Ora King Salmon tostadas, not 3, especially for $24! I barely tasted any Salmon in the mix of toppings. I doubt there was an ounce of fish on the plate. The Shrimp Ceviche was overpowered by cilantro. I don't like cilantro but can handle a little. This was cilantro soup with shrimp (the one exception to "good" food). The cocktail list is lengthy with imaginative options. We ordered and enjoyed the Berry Me Alive and the Big Delk Energy. Pet peeve of mine, though, don't make me ask for cocktail prices, please. Put them on the menu. They were $18 on the night we went. They also have Mocktails and After Dinner drinks and those were priced. Weird. The ambiance is visually beautiful and fun. We sat beside the patio window and had a pretty view of downtown. Dining on the patio would also be nice in more pleasant weather. We were there on a Friday night with a 7:45 reservation and the place was packed. Still, as I said, the service was fine. No issues. But it was LOUD!! We had to speak up to be heard across the table. There was music, but all we could hear was the bass thump which was wildly annoying and distracting. When we left after 9, it had gotten a little better as the crowd thinned. Parking Tip: you can park across the street in the City Center garage and The V will validate it for you. They have some Happy Hour specials that we might go back for early in the evening and again starting at 9:30. But I'm skeptical and wonder if the portions might be even skimpier at lower prices. Overall, the experience was pleasant and I'd go back if they adjust the prices or the portions. I don't need Cheesecake Factory dinners, but I don't want to spend $200 just to get enough to eat. Too many other places in town that I enjoy and leave with leftovers.

My husband and I came to celebrate our first wedding anniversary at Millstone. The atmosphere is a…read morevibe and the restaurant is absolutely adorable. The ambiance made it feel like a special place to celebrate. That said, there were a few areas that could be improved. The food would have been better if it was seasoned. Way overpriced for the quality given. We were seated at a two-top, and the tables were extremely close together. Unfortunately, we could hear every word of the conversation happening right next to us, which took away from the intimate date-night experience we were hoping for. The drink and bar service was also quite slow. Our dinner ended up taking nearly two hours from start to finish. Overall, the atmosphere was the highlight of our visit, but the seating arrangement and pace of service made the experience less enjoyable than we expected for a special occasion.

We were seated and the server came over with waters. Never asked if we wanted drinks. She said she…read morewould be right back to go over the menu with us. She didn't return for 30 minutes. Then she asked if we wanted drinks. We also placed our order. She never went over the menu. We did the hummus for a starter. It was bland. The Caesar salad was over dressed. I got the braised short ribs. The short ribs themselves were very good. However there were displayed in a sauce in potatoes. It was way too gloppy all together. My husband had the shrimp and grits. Way too much grits and sauce. Again very gloppy. The building it is in is cool. Nice location. Can't recommend this place for the price.

We came for brunch and were blown away! We had the forest scramble and chicken and waffles. The…read morewaffles were rich and yeasty and the chicken was awesome, not to mention the sriracha maple syrup! The scramble was delicious and the butter that came with the toast was like an everything butter and it was great. The European buffet was perfect. Something sweet, something salty and something fresh, plus fresh OJ and grapefruit juice. There was also brulee'd grapefruit that was something I'd never had and it was a perfect balance. About 10:40 they had some live jazz music which was awesome! Service was top notch and we can't wait to return and try the regular menu.

This was my first visit to any of the Bella Cafe locations. The Hamburg location has three rooms: a…read morespacious main room, a smaller dining area beside the bar, and a sunroom with a dozen tables or so. Well appointed with comfortable furniture and attractive decor. Brightly lit and light colors. Went with friends for an early dinner and were seated promptly and offered menus and water right away. Friendly server who did everything one would expect. We ordered four different entrees and all were good. The two desserts were, as well. We had tea and water so can't speak to the cocktails. But it was a good dinner experience and I'm sure I'll go back. My wife has been a few times to the other locations and enjoyed.

Ford's Garage in Lexington absolutely delivered. The food was excellent, everything came out hot…read moreand fresh, and the portions were more than generous. You can tell they're putting some effort into the food instead of relying on the cool Ford theme to carry the place. The burgers are seriously good, cooked right and full of flavor, and the onion rings are definitely worth ordering. Everything we tried tasted fresh and well prepared. Service was just as impressive. Friendly, attentive, and on top of things without constantly hovering around the table. And then there's the atmosphere. If you're into cars, especially classic Fords, you could probably spend half the meal just looking around. The vintage cars, engines, gas station details, and garage theme are extremely well done. Even the bathrooms are part of the experience, which is a sentence I never expected to include in a restaurant review. It's just a fun place with genuinely good food and great service. Ford's Garage could easily get away with being a novelty restaurant, but the food is good enough that I'd come back even without all the automotive stuff. Definitely one of the more enjoyable restaurant experiences I've had in Lexington. We'll be back.

The wife and I ate there today. She ordered the mushroom and Swiss burger. I ordered the Model A…read more The runner brought out two Model A's and asked who had which. We told her we ordered one Model A and a mushroom and swiss, thinking it must've been for someone else. No biggie. 15 minutes later we get our food. The mushroom and swiss is hot and you guessed it, the Model A was room temperature. Come to find out the waitress entered two Model A's and not a mushroom and swiss. Instead of bringing mine out warm, it sat in the back until the mushroom and swiss was prepared. Cold egg, bacon, and burger are not too appetizing. I wholeheartedly understand mistakes happen. I made a mistake while I was in kindergarten. Yet, why would one make the customer eat a cold egg!