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    A&W Restaurant

    4.1 (32 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Burgers, Hot Dogs
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Ray J.

    Word of warning to everyone, check your receipt when you order a "combo". The foods not bad but they are overcharging. If you order a combo they charge full price and then give you a combo discount. This discount never adds up to what the posted combo price is. Don't believe me...I posted pictures of current menu and receipt so you can add it up yourself.

    Footlong, chilli cheese fries and cheese curds
    Patches O.

    Slowwwwwww, is the best way to describe this place. Typical A&W decent fast food, sweet chilli unlike the typical and best chilli which is Detroit's original coney. Not too many chains up this way so I'll take it, just can not figure out for the life of me why service up here is always so slow. Sorry the review is so short but not too much to Yelp about, it is what it is.

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    Sandi M.

    Yeowser. What a beautiful day to stop and have an A&W. Parking lot is full picnic tables have openings food is delish

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    2 months ago

    Good food and great staff nostalgic ambiance from when my grandfather use to take me. I will be coming back

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    We appreciate the kind words,Sandi! Stop by and see us again soon. :)

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    Thank you so much for the amazing review!

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    Enjoyed a great family summer lunch. Wait staff was friendly and service was fast and great.

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    13 years ago

    Carhop service. Doesn't matter if you are in the car or eating inside. Wonderful POS system they have for the carhops!!

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    Great service friendly staff,,,one of my favorites are the chili cheese fries .not to mention the coney dogs ! :)

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    11 years ago

    Makes me nostalgic for the olden days. :) Love the A & W. Lexington's has great service.

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    We're glad you enjoyed a walk down memory lane!

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    The Cadillac House Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton - Meeting Room

    The Cadillac House Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

    3.3(137 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    Overall, our stay was good, but our experience with management left us disappointed…read more The room was clean, comfortable, and met our expectations. We had an issue with the TV during our stay, but the staff responded quickly and were polite, friendly, and helpful in resolving it. We also ate at the hotel restaurant. The service was excellent, and the staff there were attentive and welcoming. While the food was just average, the great service made for an enjoyable meal. Unfortunately, our experience at checkout was very different. Due to unexpected circumstances, we needed to leave one day early. Before speaking with the front desk, I reviewed the hotel's reservation policy and understood that an early departure fee could apply, which we were prepared to pay. However, the hotel manager did not take the time to listen to our request or review the reservation policy with us. Instead, she seemed focused on her phone and came across as unapproachable and uninterested in helping. We weren't expecting the fee to be waived--we simply hoped for a conversation and a willingness to look into our options. The front-line staff provided excellent customer service throughout our stay, but the interaction with the manager did not reflect that same level of professionalism or hospitality. With more attentive management, this would have been a much better overall experience.

    Really enjoyable stay overall. The building has a lot of charm and fits Lexington perfectly. The…read morerooms were clean, comfortable, and had a relaxing historic small-town feel without feeling outdated. Breakfast was simple but good, and the location makes it easy to walk around town or head down toward the water. The best part is probably the atmosphere -- it feels more personal and unique than a standard hotel. Four stars instead of five only because there are still a few small details and updates that could make the experience feel a little more polished. Overall, definitely worth staying at if you want a relaxing Lexington weekend.

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    The Windjammer Bar and Grill - Michigan Cherry Chicken Pasta

    The Windjammer Bar and Grill

    3.0(261 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Large restaurant with lake views! Came in on a Saturday afternoon and got two pizzas - the pickle…read morepizza was delicious! The hot honey on the pepperoni was also a favorite. Staff was very kind and friendly. Suitable for big groups.

    We drove 1.5 hours to come to this restaurant. The service has been consistently mediocre, but…read moretoday was the last for us. We made reservations. Came early before the evening rush. The place was maybe 1/3 full. We were seated. The greeter looked at us, turned and walked away, and came back and handed us over to the manager. Never welcomed us. The manager seated us and was polite. He usually greets people and is warm and welcoming. He and I have spoken on numerous occasions, and he is always nice. Once seated, we had at least 3 servers pass by us repeatedly. We were never greeted, never told "be right with you", never spoken to, never received water, or met a waiter. We waited and waited while tables came in, were seated, received water, and so on. I noticed the four people next to us received water and were never helped again. I only noticed because, like us, they were looking around. The place was full of staff. Setting for future tables, chatting, but... no service. We got up and left. Sadly, we will no longer make the drive. The food prep has been declining, and the service has gone from tolerable to ridiculous. We came to have a nice meal. We get treated way better at our local coney. If this was the first or second time I would never post. We refer people here frequently, but now I feel bad for recommending it. It is a lovely place, great menu and it is just not working. Response to comment below: Please note: We love the restaurant. Note the comments from others leaving fewer stars revolve around service. When a business has a hidden issue that may not show up "on the books", often there is a slow, silent client decline of the core customer base. I know it will hop during tourist season so maybe the owners do not care. But the care that went into the menu, the quality of the food products being purchased, and bringing a Detroit quality of food to Lexington leads me to believe they do, indeed, care. We called other places and every single one was packed within a 35 mile radius. One got us in and they said hello when we walked in. And the server was slammed but said "be with you shortly" We are not snobs. The manager walked by our table at least four times and several waitresses walked past, we looked, we raised our hands. It was like an SNL skit. We did not receive even an acknowledgment for the 20 minutes we sat there with servers passing by repeatedly. It has happened at other restaurants, and we get up and let someone know. In this case, so many people were right there, literally inches from us as we turned to flag. It was bizarre. So, thought I would try to get the attention of the owners. Keep in mind my post also said we had medicocre service several times prior. So I was raising a flag. I also mentioned there was a surplus of staff across the room chatting. No one was helping the servers, getting water, making sure the room was flowing. This will cause a bottleneck in the kitchen as well and delay table turnover on what should be a very busy night. So I am not just being a person who thinks I am too good. We could have flagged, eaten, and had the poor service continued as it had on at least 3 prior occasions, we would have just quietly chosen to head to the Detroit area in the future. Because if we plan a nice evening out, the overall experience is also taken into consideration. Look at my Yelps. I rarely comment and its always positive. If it were my restaurant, I would want to know. And when we called all the fine dining within an hour drive and you could hear how busy they were, I realized we may not be the only ones walking away. Because this restaurant was more than half empty. It is a great place. Blessings.

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    Water Tower Sports Pub - VERY GOOD PEPPERONI PIZZA

    Water Tower Sports Pub

    4.3(94 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    We've been in town a handful of times, and have been told that WTSP has great food, but to be…read morehonest, it's hard to read from the exterior. Sure, it looks welcoming and friendly enough, but there is no way of knowing just how OUTRAGEOUSLY good the flipping food is. After one visit, WTSP is immediately on our favorite places list, and we cannot wait to come back. The burgers are out of control good, regardless if you get the smash patty or the more traditional hand patty. The bread is homemade in the best way possible, and the attention to details - the absolutely perfect fries as example - shine through. This food is made by a kitchen that cares. And same for the pizza. I was nervous because I saw everyone ordering REALLY delicious looking Detroit style pizza, but we went with a round, hand tossed, pepperoni number. And man alive, I am glad we did. It was up there with some of the best pizza I've had in Michigan, which if you know Michigan, is saying a LOT. Long story short, this place rules. Yes, it's a little rough around the edges, but do yourself a favor and pop in for a local beer and a burger, and take home a pizza to have for dinner the next day. You'll thank me for it.

    Excellent service! Excellent pizza!! True Detroit Style! I cannot say enough of how amazing the…read moretaste of this pizza is!the antipasto is HUGE! We'll def be back! It's literally just north of the water tower!

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    The true sign of a legit Detroit style pizza.

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    Water Tower Sports Pub - VERY GOOD BURGER

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