I recommend the bar. If Jordan is behind the bar, buckle up and enjoy the ride. He is…read moreknowledgeable, cool and great to chat with. His knowledge of the area, music and drinks is awesome. For dinner Parker took care of us. The Korean fried chicken was really good. The grounds were well kept and was pretty cool. But was a little disappointed in the manager and some of the hotel amenities. But the room is nice. Service for bar and food was great. Service for checkin and trying to manage the reservation not great.

Our group attended a less than 1 hour tour $30 per person on a Friday afternoon and were quickly…read moreshown a ballroom, hotel room, terrace, rooftop space, and outdoor fountain, entrance, and grounds. It was frenetic and rushed. It also felt like an extended sales pitch with the price list explained for each space we were shown and also slightly off-putting to hear $, $, $ during the tour. We did hear some interesting facts, but it was a rapid fire oratory that was sometimes difficult to comprehend due to delivery speed. (Imagine drinking water from a fire hose.) We were also a bit perplexed at the info provided about the popularity of the place for events, the cost of the building materials, and then viewing the property condition which was in a sad state. We started in the ballroom, which had large ceiling water stains and poorly patched areas and then proceeded to the main hall 1st and 2nd floors and viewed fleur de lis ceiling decals peeling from the surface as well as gaping holes. Finally, we were shown a hotel room that had a distinctive musty odor and then the top floor rooftop entertainment space with peeling and bulging stucco. The outside areas were equally unimpressive with poorly maintained landscaping with extensive sod replacement and burnt boxwoods, potholed asphalt, and exterior trim with peeling paint. We were told that the 3 chandeliers in the 2nd floor were $60,000 EACH, but that isn't what we noticed. (Including photos with my review demonstrating the peeling decorative decals and multiple holes in the surrounding ceiling.) We opted to leave following the tour after considering the on site restaurant's menu based on prices and offerings. We did peruse the gift shop and it had some interesting items. We had also considered returning in the future to attend a murder mystery dinner, but have decided this is a one-and-done experience. Hoping the investor group will consider a maintenance fund for the property.

Historic Hotel in downtown Berea. Rooms are small, so is the bathroom; both befitting the style of…read morethe early 20th century. Property is well run and very clean. You can tell who the students are, they all wear blue button down shirts! The hotel has a white table cloth dining room. Students are involved in the running of the restaurant. Service on our day was ok, the food was pretty good. Check their website for current menu. Many southern style offerings. We were in town visiting the world class Janis Ian exhibit. Quaint location south of Lexington.

One of my employees and I attended a Christmas Dinner last night in the event center. This is the…read moresecond event I have attended at this hotel. The event center has a separate entrance from the main hotel. Our large group was seated for a plated dinner, which started with a Fresh Greens Salad. The entree was Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans. We had Cheesecake for dessert. The staff did great taking care of our large group. The food was very good. Sorry, no photos.

I want to start off talking about the staff. Everyone from the Hostess, to our server, to the young…read moregentleman that cleared our plates, were most pleasurable, informative, and a delight to talk to. My husband's and my meals were delicious!! We had creative dishes to choose from and I added pictures so you can see the presentation's. My husband enjoyed his old fashion so much he had another. I chose to go with the wine paring and it was the right move!! The grounds are pretty with beautiful trees, flowers, and bushes. There are herbs and vegetables that are used in the dishes. I'm unsure when the Inn was built, but I love the sound of the wooden floors. The choice of curtains, wall decor and the hand painted mural was a nice touch. The silverware was replaced after each dish. The hostess was so nice and took our pictures at the front entrance. Be sure to call and make reservations. The meal can be $$ or $$$, depending what you order. We decided to go out and treat ourselves to a wonderful meal and it was worth every bit!!

Our dinner here was a very enjoyable date night. We decided to splurge a bit, since we've never…read moreeaten at a James Beard nominee restaurant. Alicia W provided exceptional service and was a joy to talk to. We tried the caviar and duck rilletes to share. The rilletes were the only thing we thought we could have done without. The duck is a bit rich and stringy and the bread really detracted from the dish - too hard and chewy. That said, the portions of each were very generous. Next we had the aguachile and corzetti with garlic scape pesto. The shrimp reminded me of ceviche as far as flavor profile. The pasta was unique from our perspective - never had corzetti. Both dishes were very good. Next was the salad as we do not like beets or gazpacho. Nice fresh salad with a dressing that was better than a typical vinaigrette. For mains we had the duck and the ribeye. Duck was prepared perfectly and the ribeye had a pesto and the patatas braves with accompanying (mild) chili sauce was a nice side addition. Very Espana!! Couldn't finish the steak by that point but enjoyed it a few days later. And finally the cheesecake and chocolate hazelnut choux pastry. The pastry was awesome!! All-in-all we were very happy we dined here.

Service was a bit chaotic. The hostess was having to leave the front to seat people which created a…read moreline of people to wait to be seated. Multiple waitresses were serving the same tables. We were seated but never greeted until about 11 min later. By this time we were ready to order. We ordered the potato skins appetizer. They were hot and flavorful but we've never had them served with diced tomatoes before. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich, seafood platter, and the catfish dinner. Our food was served hot. The pulled pork was good but a bit dry. The fish was cooked well and large portions. The shrimp was really good. The hushpuppies were different but really good. The cole slaw was tasty. The loaded baked potato was hot but a bit bland. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. We sat on the patio, but they also offer indoor seating. Overall, we enjoyed this place and would return.

2.5 stars. The servers were nice but around and hour and a half wait for food. The ac unit was out…read moreand was very hot and humid inside. The lowlight of the meal were the fries, as they were soft on the outside and hard on the inside and had no flavor. The location was cool right on the river.

We absolutely love this place! It's become our monthly girls' lunch spot, and it's always worth the…read moretrip. The food is delicious, the portions are huge, and the fried banana peppers and chicken quesadilla are our favorites. Even when it's busy, we've never had to wait more than a few minutes for a table. The staff is always friendly, the restaurant is adorable, and the outdoor seating is great when the weather is nice. Definitely one of our favorite places to eat!

My first visit here and I really enjoyed it. I got the chicken salad croissant with the homemade…read morekettle chips, and both were really good. Our food arrived very quickly. Service was good, and quick, maybe too quick! My friend's plate was removed without asking if she was finished and she wanted to finish her chips! But overall a good experience and I will definitely go back. Outside deck area for eating was also cute and the grounds are well maintained. 13/26

We attended the Easter 2024 brunch. The event venue was set up in bright spring colors. I was…read morehesitant at first to commit to paying in advance for the food and tip prior to the event. Many times food on buffets is older the later in the day it gets and I feel that unfortunately if you pay for a service in advance the (servers) that they do not work for what they know is already a guarantee their tip. Copper Roux was very helpful to allow me to pay after our meal. They assured me that the food would indeed be fresh due to a new serving time beginning at 1:30. I know that we have all had a buffet service that was more for to feed the multitude and for the ambiance than for the taste of food. Unfortunately this was the case for there Easter Brunch.The food appeared to be left from the first brunch serving. My husband and I did not have any food that was hot or fresh from the buffet. All of the hot food lids were open, there was a choice of 4 pieces of Fried chicken, the corn pudding pan had a square left and was sitting in a pool of water. I saw our server 2 times first when she came to take drink orders, I asked for orange juice and she did not answer so I ordered water, later I saw orange come around the corner for another quest and I said to my husband,hmm they do have OJ. Then at the end of my meal I received an orange juice. Bottom line is they are very communicative getting you set up for a reservation and I am hopeful that on a smaller scale there quality of food and service would be what one would expect for 2 people at $97. I would not recommend or attend a special event brunch at this restaurant based on food and service.

Easter brunch here was spectacular. Had no idea about this place. My husband found it. Cannot wait…read moreto celebrate Mother's Day brunch there as well!

Food = excellent Bloody mary= delicious…read more Windows= clean!! Music=roaring 20's Highly recommend

I wanted to really enjoy Carson's on Main because the ambiance and overall presentation were…read moreexcellent, but unfortunately the food did not live up to the atmosphere. The steak we ordered came out significantly undercooked and had to be sent back. Beyond that, the food overall lacked the depth of flavor and quality I was expecting. The presentation of each dish was beautiful, but the taste just felt off and did not match the visual appeal. The dessert cake was also disappointing, as it tasted dry and almost frozen. There were a couple of highlights. The Whiskey Sour was excellent and probably one of the best parts of the meal. The Mac and Cheese was also absolutely perfect and something I would happily order again. I do want to give credit to the staff because they were incredibly kind, attentive, and professional throughout the experience. They even offered us a gift card, which was very generous and encouraged us to give the restaurant another try. Unfortunately, we were still let down by the food on our return visit. I think this restaurant has a lot of potential. The ambiance is fantastic, the staff is wonderful, and the presentation of the dishes is impressive. With a menu revamp and more attention to flavor and overall food quality, I think Carson's on Main could really thrive. For now, the food is what keeps me from giving it a higher rating.

This place was absolutely amazing. Not only was the food top notch, the service, and the vibe took…read moreit over the top. If you're in Lexington, or traveling 75, make this place a priority.

Great brunch spot! Server was great, food was delicious. Super cute space-- not too many tables…read morethat you feel crowded. The food was really good. The savory French toast was also different but SO good. Highly recommend

I think I've found my newest favorite restaurant in Lexington! Old Bourbon Country (OBC) Kitchen,…read moreis a showstopper! This place is a must for anyone local if you haven't been, and if you're not local, it's seriously worth the trip! There are so many great things I can say about OBC, the service is phenomenal; professional, amazing recommendations, and they go out of their way to give you an unforgettable experience! Their bourbon selection is fantastic; they're guaranteed to have everything you'd want and even some things you haven't tried or been able to find anywhere else. The food is on another level! Starting with with bacon in the glass for the table is a must! This gives you a taste of the quality to come and the peanut butter accompaniment that comes with it works so well! The depth of flavor in the Cola-Braised Short Rib Tacos is unreal & even their rolls are amazing! The Ribeye is cooked to your exact liking; is a very high quality cut, and has a delicious seasoning which is the differentiator for me that makes this one of my favorite steaks I've had in a very long time! I could go on & on, but you need to experience it for yourself!

Nice, casual dining spot with an amazing bourbon selection! Staff were very helpful and hospitable…read more Can't go wrong with the elote dip. Braised short rib was fantastic especially with the Mastadon cocktail - a variation of an old fashioned with walnut bitters.

Food and service was impeccable. Great menu choices and a high end atmosphere. We really enjoyed…read moreour date night here!

Dropped in for dinner, and was looking forward to trying this place…read more The food was a little hit or miss, the goat cheese ravioli was fantastic, the veggie pasta was good, the burger was fairly ordinary. In their defense the burger is probably the cheapest thing on the menu, but I feel like there is still room for a really nice elevated burger and this just wasn't really that. The meatball appetizer was ok, I feel like the grits kind of mute most of the overall flavors. The fried oysters were under seasoned but the roumelade was great. Cocktails were fine, nothing to write home about. Dessert was good. Service was fantastic, dishes came out quickly, server was super personable. Honestly I would have gone with 4 stars. But my biggest gripe was the space we were in was REALLY loud. We were seated in their secondary? Dinning area. Big glass room, etc. And when we got there it was fine, mostly empty. But they ultimately seated a ~20 person party in the room and as soon as that happened we just couldn't hear each other at the table anymore. I feel like there were a lot of empty tables when we originally arrived so I'm not sure why they seated us where there was going to be a huge party. The group was louder than average in general but the room just really amplifies the noise. So I feel like even if it was a bunch of small groups it would be pretty unbearable, especially for a place where you are spending $100+ per person between apps, entrees and drinks. So just be careful where you're seated I guess if that is something that bothers you. Overall maybe worth trying.