Suggins has always been reliable, and they have rarely disappointed. 3 long-time friends and l met there last week for lunch. I ordered the catfish dinner with onion rings and slaw. My friends ordered the nacho platter, fried-chicken on a fresh salad, and fried mushrooms with fruit, One person had a special request with her order, and our server listened and honored her request. The servers are so very busy, and yet this very nice woman heard and accommodated her. Their fish platter is a generous serving of perfectly fried fish, plus their cole slaw is delicious. Their onion rings are wonderful, and the portion is also generous. For my $18 or so, l actually had another (almost) full meal, reheating the remaining fish and onion rings that I brought home. The price seems steep for a small neighborhood restaurant, but the servings are well worth the expense. Their fried mushrooms are as delicious as any l have ever had. Their nachos are wonderful; I disagree with the extra charge for queso, but l would order their nachos again without hesitation. Their house salad is one of my favorites, but priced too high considering the very basic ingredients. I ordered these for decades, but don't anymore. Their banana peppers are wonderful, and a great price. The tacos are not all that. They're skimpy and boring; l'll not order them again. Suggin's has been a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. I hope they are appreciated and patronized enough that they enjoy continued success. read more

The burgers Classic and Go Big Blue Burger...Amazing. I would guess 1/2 lb of delicious, thick and juicy meat, bun holds the burger well yet soft, buttery and toasted. All the add ons yum(bacon, blue cheese, lettuce and tomato)!!! Choice of many sides with the burger. Best onion rings I have ever had and I have had many onion rings! Local beers on tap.. In a neighborhood with a neighborhood feel! Neil Diamond approved "So Good So Good!!! Not your average neighborhood bar food. Also great service! read more

I had to get their fried frog legs, which btw does tastes like fried chicken. We also had the jalapeño burger with beer cheese which my friend inhaled. The wait staff there were phenomenal and I definitely recommend this place for dinner. read more

A P Suggins Bar & Grill - Frog legs - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Blacken grilled chicken is still the best after 20 years. Haven't been to eat here since college days and had the chance to slide in for a quick lunch. Everything looks and tastes just like I remember. read more

Suggins is a top Lexington spot. My only complaint is that I hadn't found it sooner! Every item on the menu is delicious, and the service is wonderful. read more

Always a good time when we make it here. The food is good as well as the service! I always enjoy a good double bourbon and Coke when there and the food is always good. The ambiance is always laid back, and the place is nice and clean.... And that's before the double bourbon and Coke! read more

Went for lunch with my mom& sister Was seated right away service was great Food was really good We were all very satisfied with our meals & that hardly ever happens! read more

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Food is delicious, service is great and the atmosphere is warm and cozy. Suggin's is a Lexington must do.

It's obviously a popular restaurant as it was packed, but not my kind of place. I didn't choose it, and went along with the choice. The menu didn't inspire me. I decided to order the hal order of the Hot Brown. It wasn't very good, but I powered through it. The burger, ordered by the person who chose the place, looked excellent. If I'm dragged there again, I'll order it. Not a restaurant I'd choose to go to. JMO 122 read more

Around the corner from my house, this is the BEST grill and neighborhood hangout in Lexington!!

We tried AP Suggins for the first time. The chili was very good. Tthe burger was okay. The burger patty is very thick, thicker than I prefer. The blue cheese was very mild in flavor. My wife had the rib special which was huge. She didn't care for the cheese grits, but I liked them. She liked the flavor of thr rubs and the corn. read more

A P Suggins Bar & Grill - Big blue burger and a bowl of chili - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Great neighborhood restaurant! We actually live less than a mile from the one in Hamburg. We have gone to Suggins for many, many years. Nostalgia comes back immediately. Even the same waitress' are there! Love so many different dishes I couldn't name them all. They've seen me literally raise 3 grandsons and a granddaughter. They ALL loved going there! It's a fun part of their lives! read more

Looking for some place comfortable with a neighborhood feel, this is the place. Nestled in between homes and a few businesses. The atmosphere is great, nice size bar area on one side with tall tables to eat from. Other side is set up with tables and booths. Food was so good actually eat there twice. Had the Suggins special which was a 10oz new York strip, baked potato and steamed broccoli. My wife had the opened face roast beef with fried okra. So much flavor in both dishes. Real fresh mashed potatoes. They also have chicken and fish along with Specials for the day. Price is very reasonable. The wait to eat was not long either. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed read more

Low key hide away but, the food was amazing and service was good. Will be back again sometime.

Went there for the first time yesterday, as I love exploring local joints plus am also a foodie. The place was hopping on a Friday afternoon... I ordered the chicken tenders with fries. It was great!!! Loved their honey mustard sauce, which I'm assuming n hoping was made there and not out of a bottle. My friend ordered their grilled chicken breasts with green beans and potatoes. We also ordered the fried banana peppers... they were good as well. read more

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Wow ! What a hidden gem ! We went there for lunch and the food was delicious ! I got the livers.....onion rings and mashed potatoes. This is the first restaurant in Lexington that got the temperature of the livers and onion rings perfect! They were hot but not to hot ! The chef hit the nail on the head ! The prices were excellent with generous portions! I highly recommend this home cooked meals restaurant! The atmosphere was pleasant and the service was above excellent ! We will be back with all our friends ! Could you please put one in Brannon Crossing ? read more

Incredibly mediocre food and the service was terrible. I wouldn't waste my money or time here.

I look forward to visiting Suggins while visiting Lexington! They always hit the spot with their home cooked meals! Great food, drinks, and service! read more

I came here for lunch today and had the "Bowl Plus" which is Chili with tortilla chips. It was very good. I have had their chili at some chili cook offs in the past. It's pretty standard as far Chili goes. Nothing out of the ordinary here. It's actually just like the chili that my dad has always made. Ground beef, tomatoes, onions and beans. The only thing different is that they put sliced jalapeños in it. The tortilla chips are a nice touch. Overall their food is good but average. It a nice neighborhood bar and restaurant. Good service. read more

A P Suggins Bar & Grill - Bowl Plus - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

A Chevy Chase staple, Suggins is my go-to for comfort food. Being from Lexington, I grew up going to Suggins & have probably ordered most things on the menu- their hot brown sandwich is one of my favorites along with the chicken finger salad. Friendly servers who have worked there for years & great southern food make for a restaurant with plenty of regulars. This particular trip to Suggins, I went to watch the UK game with friends for dinner- I ordered one of their specials, shrimp & grits, and it did not disappoint. read more

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For some reason, I always forget about AP Suggins. We had friends from MI in town recently who were visiting KY for the very first time so we wanted a place that served both beer cheese and a hot brown. Suggins checked both boxes so we stopped in on a Friday evening. We had a party of 6 but they seated us right away. We had the beer cheese appetizer, which was a hit with all the new tasters. 4 of the 6 people in our party had the hot brown. I had a veggie plate because I love all the different options Suggins has for veggies. You don't get that kind of variety in sides many places so I had to take advantage of it. We had great service and the food was fast and tasty. The hot browns were enjoyed by all and there were no leftovers. I have to make sure Suggins doesn't slip my mind again because the food was delicious! read more

A P Suggins Bar & Grill - Veggie Plate! - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I had the chicken tenders plate with mashed potatoes abs green beans. The tenders were really good. And, there were lots of them. Nice family restaurant. read more

Unpopular review, I know. I guess if you're going here for mediocre bar food, it's probably okay, but if you want good food, this isn't it. I got 4 vegetable plate and could only eat 2 of them. Broccoli and coleslaw were inedible. Fries were edible but NOT good. Sautéed squash was decent. I know it's a Lexington classic, but sadly, I would never recommend. read more

I really enjoy eating at this restaurant. It's a comfort meets southern cooking place that has yet to disappoint. Normally I get their fried chicken salad, but I was craving their hot Brown. I got it to go and it tasted just as good as if I were eating it in the restaurant! From past experiences the wait staff has always been good and friendly, even when they are super busy. Recommend checking this place out for some good southern cooking. read more

A P Suggins Bar & Grill - Hot Brown - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Went for my birthday dinner with family based on recommendations from coworkers and employee from there. We all enjoyed the food, no complaints. The place was packed, but we did not wait too long & our service was great. I ordered a grilled and fried pork chop with macaroni and cheese and a delicious house salad. The porkchops were perfect!!! My fiancee ordered us more to go the next week because they are THAT good!! Will definitely go again and have already recommended to others!!! read more

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Enjoyed eating here for a Christmas lunch with co-workers. We had a large group (12) and they didn't take reservations but we got there by 11:30 and had no problem getting a table for our whole group. We ordered two appetizers- the cheese fries ( loved these) and the beer cheese with pretzels. For my entree I ordered catfish with a side of mac n cheese and the signature salad. The mac n cheese was my favorite item ( so creamy and cheesey) followed by the salad ( such a large side salad full of bacon, cheese, egg) ...I was a little disappointed with the catfish. It was not bad at all but I know I've had better. I definitely want to go back here but will order something different...although I will be getting the mac n cheese again ! read more

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The food is at Holland and there is a great variety. The daily specials are always interesting. The wait staff are very friendly. Hands down the very best steaks in town. read more

Menus is good pub food. Drink menu is also good. Best thing for me is service. We sit at the bar and the staff are great!

**UPDATE: I've been back to Suggins several times since my initial review, and it's definitely not all rosy, but still, a good place to watch sports or grab a casual meal. The service continues to be good and the food just average diner/grill quality. They can get away with it being a primarily neighborhood joint, which is the owners' niche really. They also have BLVD, The Tulip, and Nick Ryan's. read more

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Our first visit here recently. The fried mushrooms appetizer was good. The service was great. Our granddaughter's hot brown was one of the best around. My catfish was fresh and flaky, but I didn't care so much for their breading. My snap peas and carrots were tasty, but a bit over-cooked. My wife's chicken croquettes were hard, too much breading, couldn't taste the chicken, too dry, and almost no gravy/sauce. She was disappointed and said Ramsey's is the better choice. read more

Charming neighborhood restaurant where you just feel at home. It's a place you can expect kind service and comforting food. We stop in from time to time to grab dinner after taking a walk around the neighborhood. The bartenders, hosts and servers all seem to know and care for their regulars. It's heartwarming to see. Dinner has always been delicious. We dance around the menu a bit, and everything has been great. I do try to get something from the specials menu if I can. read more

I tried this place a couple weeks back because my dad wanted to go. The menu is pretty standard and not my usual choice. I was pleasantly surprised at the food. It is typical, homestyle food but decent. I had a veggie plate and tried some of my dad's catfish. It was good and fried crisp but not overly greasy. read more

There wasn't really anything that disappointed me about this place but nothing that impressed me either. A good place to go grab a burger, it was tasty and fairly cheap. I got a burger and the nachos supreme appetizer. We ordered queso with the nachos and the waitress forgot to bring it. Probably because she didn't write down our order. We never asked, because it was enough food anyway. Our waitress seemed in a huge hurry and not extremely friendly. She was nice at the end when she brought our check back. We were charged for a drink we didn't order and she took it off the bill and explained that when she brought our receipt. read more

A P Suggins Bar & Grill - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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An unassuming structure with a yellow logo for a sign, Suggins should immediately convey it's gonna be good. Their parking lot is the next sign. It was packed and yet there's more parking in back. Plenty of space awaits you inside whether you're a coupe or a large group. The menu is great having everything from burgers, wraps, and salads to fish and steak. Really, there's something for everyone at Suggins. Not wanting anything too heavy for a meal, I tried their grilled chicken salad with balsamic dressing. It was a healthy size with bacon, cheese, boiled egg, tomatoes, and croutons. Don't pass up this delish! read more

Always dependable quality "hometown" bar & grill. We've been going to A P Suggins for decades, usually specifically for their fried banana peppers, which are whole, long-sliced authentic style peppers copiously coated (not scant, flaky) breaded & deep-fried, and always worth the trip, paired with a cold beer. Their catfish sandwich is also delicious, but they offer a good variety of other items I just haven't ever tried, like filet mignon, their version of the "hot brown", jumbo fried shrimp, and a good variety of salads & sandwiches. Reasonably priced, quiet atmosphere, great hometown service, primarily populated by local residents. It can get busy sometimes, especially on game days, but there are seating options (booths & tables) and a small patio, so there is plenty of room, even in today's social-distancing environment. Highly recommended as a dependable, go-to bar & grill, and one of very few places in this town that serve fried banana peppers. read more

I have been coming here for years but have not ventured much on the menu. I usually get the buffalo chicken tenders, today I ordered regular chicken tenders. But the table behind us ordered the Hot Brown, so I changed my order to that. And I'm glad I did!!!! It was amazing!! I haven't had one in years, my first one was actually one I made in high school. This Hot Brown was so cheesy and the turkey was not lunch meat it was carved turkey. I ordered carrot cake for dessert and my neighbor ordered Pecan Pie. This just added to the meal!! I love Suggins read more

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Love love love their hot browns! They have the best in town. I get them every time I go there. Also get the fried banana pepper appetizers. Service is always great, and it doesn't usually take long to get a seat. read more

Seriously the best. This was our favorite restaurant in college for a chalice of wine and fried banana peppers.

For my first time here, it is WAAAAAAAY overrated. I ordered the Mahi Mahi dinner. $16.95 Overcooked, very thin, not served with a lemon, tarter sauce etc. just disappointed. I know the food is good here, or it wouldn't be in business for over 40 years. I called a spoke with Billy, the manager and he agree to let me try it again, on the house. Thanks Billy. P.S. my girlfriend had the Nachos and they were quite tasty! read more

Had lunch here a few days ago and even though we came here a bit late, it was very busy! They only had a few waiters on staff for the whole restaurant but our waitress was always attentive and very pleasant. I had the 'chubby fries' for an appetizer. My partner and I scarfed them down. He ended up getting the chicken livers and seemed to enjoy them. I got the burger which was cooked to the correct temperature but was not very flavorful. We both got the Mac and cheese as a side and I could tell they make it from scratch which is always a positive for me. All in all it's a pretty solid restaurant. Doubt anyone will be blown away ,but if you come in with realistic expectations you'll be pleased. read more