Lexington Burger Week Review…read more Southern Peach & Pimento Burger - BRU Burger Score: 6.1/10 This one just wasn't my favorite. The burger had good flavor, but the patty seemed much smaller than the advertised 7 ounces. The brioche bun was huge in comparison, which made the burger feel a little unbalanced. The peach-bacon jam and pickled green tomato worked surprisingly well together, but I could barely taste the house-made pimento cheese. It wasn't a bad burger by any means--just one that didn't quite live up to my expectations. Really do enjoy the staff and food here.

Went for burger week and got their special to go. Not only was it delicious but a great deal…read moreconsidering it came with fries. The pickled green tomato was a perfect topping to cut through the heaviness of the bacon jam and pimento cheese. The burger itself was decent size also and wasn't too overpowered by the toppings. The ketchup that came with the fries was one of my favorites and almost tasted like a mix of ketchup and fresh salsa. Pickup was super quick and easy! If the green tomato was thicker it would've made the burger even better

We love this neighborhood restaurant. Everything is consistently good. The sausage crostinis are…read morevery flavorful and have a lot of fennel. Another one of my favorite apps is the Bacon Jalapeño Shrimp. Next time I really want to try the Country Ham and Roasted Vegetable Flatbread. For entrees my favorites are the Pan fried Grouper, Salmon and the Short Ribs.

Excellent. Good food and lively bar. Great Chevy Chase neighborhood gem…read more Accepts reservations.

We stayed at the Manchester for a night and decided to try the Granddam. I'm a foodie & I LOVED it!…read more My husband is more of a meat & potatoes kind of guy & it was ok for him. He's also GF -plenty of options! Wednesday night after dropping our son off @ UK. Started with a drink @ the bar. Hubby had an Old Fashioned (we're from WI), good, not made to his particulars but had a decent pour of selected bourbon. I ordered the special weekly cocktail contributed by Makers Mark. I'm not a bourbon person but loved it. A margarita style drink. Our server Hunter, was very helpful with our selections & provided good advice. We ordered a nice bottle of cab, & started dinner with the tri tip. So good! Even the hubby ate the cheesy grits it was served on. I had the seasonal fish (trout). Warned ahead of time it would be served with the head on, pan fried with a savory sauce & topped fresh herbs (mint, parsley & basil). Hubby ordered the tri tip with a chimchuri sauce over risotto with wild mushrooms. He shared a bite & I found it delicious! He was disappointed that the sauce overtook the flavor of the filet. Would have had dessert but we were stuffed! I would definitely eat there again but too many places that we still need to try.

Disclaimer: I only ordered one drink off their actual menu. The rest were bartender's choice in…read moreaccordance with my tastes. Not all bars or bartenders do this, especially on busy nights, and my experience is not necessarily common. On to the review. Some evenings are just dinner and drinks. Some are experiences. Thanks to Tony, Grandam was an experience. Had a 5:30 Monday reservation at Grandam, which was easy to snag on Opentable. Had time to wait before my reservation, so I sat at the bar and ordered Rosemary Sol Margarita (blanco tequila, rosemary agave, apricot liqueur, tajin). The drink wasn't bad, but despite the bartender's attempts at making the recipe less sweet, it was still pretty cloying. That's when the bartender introduced himself as Tony and we began to discuss margaritas and our personal tastes, which led to Tony making me his own personal brand of margarita, which was much more palatable. Then it was time for my reservation and I bid Tony adieu until later (more on the bar to come). The restaurant, decorated in moody velvets and leathers, was empty, but that could have been due to the snowy weather. My server was wonderful and prompt, and took pride in explaining how Grandam is part of a farm collective that prioritizes local farmers and vendors, though she did explain their oysters were from Chesapeake Bay (of course). While the appetizer menu contained pork belly, corvina dishes, oysters, Jamaican crawfish, yuca fritters, and deviled eggs, I opted for the wood fired mushrooms. This dish, made with foraged mushrooms, salsa mocha, goat cheese spread, and cornbread was earthy and complex. Loved the goat cheese's added creaminess. I am not a cornbread fan, but this cornbread was light and tasted as cornbread should. Once other tables started arriving, several remarked how much they enjoyed it. I almost considered the tri-tip, made with bourbon braised tri-tip, 12 year white cheddar, grits, and mustard chimichurri, but the server told me it's a larger dish meant for sharing and I didn't want to ruin my main dish. For my entree I couldn't pass up the venison Wellington, deer meat wrapped in a flaky puff pastry, accompanied by pumpkin miso Demi glaze, country ham, foraged mushrooms, butternut squash, broccolini and fennel salad, and a tart cherry vinaigrette. The venison was moist and fall apart tender, medium to rare, and the dish came together like a symphony. And even though it might be a little trashy, even in the nicest restaurants I order their fries. These fries were crisp and hot and well seasoned. Grandam has signature entrees that are always available. The Wellington changes depending on which meat is seasonal. Pan seared trout, fried chicken, and a filet are also on the old and faithful list. The seasonal menu included another corvina dish (a mild white fish), creole lamb curry, clams asada and corn pasta, more steak, and cabbage and chana. The dessert menu offered pecans and coconut, miso chess pie, a chocolate torte, ice cream, and nightcap sweet drinks. I was so full I had to pass. Of note, the chef of Grandam is Ecuadorean, so expect that to influence most, if not all, of the food (in a fantastic way). Once I finished my meal, it was back to the bar, which is part of Grandam as well as the Manchester Hotel Lobby, where Tony awaited. Tony used to be the manager of the bar before leaving for other opportunities, and told me he still worked Mondays to "fill his cup." He and I bonded over the fact that I am adventurous and like to let bartenders have their way with the spirits. I don't order off the menu if I don't have to. First I had a cocktail made of my favorite spirit, gin-- the last word, a prohibition cocktail made with gin, green chartreuse, maraschino, and fresh lime juice. Simple, refreshing. Then Tony introduced me to a vodka I've never seen before called Blacklion, made with a rare type of sheep's milk. While I know it sounds crazy, and I'm not even a vodka person, it was incredibly smooth. He made me a reverse vesper martini, a lighter, aperitif style drink. It was my favorite drink of the night probably, and I'm not even a martini person. We finished the night with what he called the best American whiskey in the world, stating, "If I could draw whiskey as a picture, this is what it would look like." It's not often bartenders wax poetic. This was not cheap, and he warned me, but I had ended up sitting next to a guy who had helped design several of the whiskey labels at the bar, and that's what he was having, so with all that, how could I say no? That had to be the last drink of the night because it was very deep and smoky and a knockout. Tony agreed that it was a nightcap type of beverage and not much could follow it. Tony has a true passion. This whole evening was a vibe. I can't wait to go back again. But if you want the Tony experience, you have to go on a Monday! I can't be held responsible for any other day.

Clean, spacious, and bustling with customer chatter and activity. Staff is super friendly and…read morechecked on us often. We both ordered the Smoked Salmon Benedict with a side salad. Smoked salmon on ciabatta topped with two perfectly poached eggs and a light lemony hollandaise - It was absolutely delicious! The spring greens salad was tossed in a light lemon vinaigrette and was a perfect complement to the Benedict. Our favorite breakfast place we dine at every chance we get!

Private equity has destroyed First Watch. The food quality has gone down hill, the prices are…read morethrough the roof, and you can see the customer experience is dwindling and the restaurants are not as busy as they used to be. I have never gotten my order delivered to my table correctly at this restaurant. The fruit side looks horrible, the ham in the omelet was cold, the glasses are etched and gross looking. A deep cleaning of the whole place would go a long way but hey - we need to scale it up for profits. Will be my last ever visit to a first watch. Congrats private equity - another one you sucked all of the money out of and destroyed the experience. I give it less than five years.

This was our first time here (anniversary dinner). Wow- beautiful facility. Isis our waitress was…read moreawesome, and the food could not have been better! I'm so glad we have an excellent, classy restaurant to add to our list. We will be regulars here for sure!

Came out for a ladies' brunch at Carson's Food & Drink and the vibe was elegant. Same menu you know…read moreand love, but the decor gives it a more elevated, Southern-chic feel. I loved my burger it was cooked to perfection, and that over-easy egg on top was chef's kiss. The Bloody Mary was just okay (I don't have many to compare it to), but the toppings especially the candied bacon were delicious. Service was great too our server was quick, attentive, and on top of everything.

Our first time here. We came a few years ago when it was under another name and ownership…read more Very friendly staff. I ordered the Fried Bologna Sandwich and my wife had the Rueben Sandwich. Both were very good. My sandwich had a thick cut of Bologna and my wife's Rueben was piled high with Corned Beef and Sauerkraut. The Kettle Chips were crispy and fresh and the Cole Slaw was creamy. Very glad we decided to stop in today. We will definitely be back.

Food was excellent. The clientele was cattlemen (and women, of course) and they all knew each…read moreother. That means they frequent the place, and that means it's always good. Entertainment across parking lot, too...

Visited from the west coast and was recommended to try this place. The food was 10/10 and the…read morepeople were so kind. Went back a second time to try more menu items because we loved it the first time. Plus the drive to get there is beautiful. Highly recommend!

We have been coming here for over 20 years. This is a really cool place out in between the horse…read morefarms. This is another one of Oita Michael's restaurants that features Kentucky and Southern favorites. It's a great place for lunch and their prices are surprisingly reasonable for the quality of food they serve! My favorites are the Country Ham & Swiss Sandwich and the Kentucky Colonel Boy (which is Country Ham and housemade fried chicken tenders and Swiss Cheese) and the Shrimp PoBoy. Beautiful atmosphere and it is a place that everyone should try at least once! It is also a great place to visit if you are visiting Lexington. A must try kind of place.

Service was amazing. The menu is expansive and the food was delicious. Their house blend coffee…read morewas outstanding as well. 10/10

I normally love coming to first watch. Their food really is delicious and fresh…read more But today, we came in, put ourselves on the wait list and it said 25 minutes. No biggy. We checked in and it still took another 20 minutes after that to get seated. Our waitress has been kind, and helpful. Then we waited for an hour to get our food. We got here at 12:45 and we are just now leaving at 2:05. She apologized for the wait but dang. Won't be coming here on a Sunday again.