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.

There are a number of other things that I want to get here but I usually can't pass up the…read moreWinchell's Brothers sandwich, it is the perfect blend of flavors with the sweet slaw and the salty fries and meat. I really love it just the way it comes! I also enjoy the Fried Bologna Sandwich and the Country Ham and Swiss Melt. I really want to try their Nashville Hot Chicken and I haven't had their Philly Cheesesteak in a long time. My biggest complaint is that on the weekends they don't start serving lunch until at least 1:00 and there is no set time when they stop serving breakfast and switch over to lunch. Another thing that I will warn you about is that their prices have gotten very high. Most of their sandwiches are now almost $20.

Solid choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The menu for dinner is typical area fare but some…read moreitems are a little bit updated for a foodie crowd. I enjoyed the meatloaf special which was almost sold out by 6pm so I must not be the only one who likes it.

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.

Sadly, this wonderful place is now permanently closed. It was the nicest place to dine in…read moreWinchester with a wonderful menu.

In a remodeled building that has some exposed brick walls and has lots of ambiance…read more Staff is friendly and attentive. Food is excellent with a great selection. The Brussels sprouts appetizer is fantastic! It is reasonably priced for the quality of food you receive. You will have a wait for your food so be aware before you go. Def a great relaxing lunch or laid back dinner spot!

This was from the February 2026 menu…read more I can't begin to stay enough nice things about Millstone. From the ambiance, the staff, the chef, and of course the food; going and experiencing what they have to offer ranks among the top places in Lexington. With no shortage of well crafted, elegant, and new restaurants out there in Lexington right now; Millstone excels at elevating the familiar to level that Lexington has been waiting patiently to see. Even a solo visit can feel extraordinary at Millstone. On my visit, Amy M was absolutely amazing, her attention to details and perspectives allowed me to fully enjoy the experience from beginning to end. Before getting to the food, I must admit that the space is truly special. To have such a welcoming and warm environment in a historic location with an addition that feels just as natural as the rest of the building is truly grand. This alone helps you feel so at ease in the space right from the beginning. With my meal, I enjoyed both their schoolhouse old fashioned with house-made bitters and their black manhattan. Both are expertly crafted with care and attention to detail. If bourbon is not your thing, there's a plethora of other cocktails, wines, some beers, and even nonalcoholic options which is also a refreshing change that I welcome all restaurants to embrace. As for my meal, first off you will not be disappointed by any of the portions, everything that I had and saw coming out of the kitchen will leave no one who comes to Millstone hungry. Additionally, the menu is both simple and expansive. There's an offering for just about any appetite. For my starter, I was actually stuck on what starter to get because all of the items sound so good!!! I ended up selecting the crab cakes with fried green tomatoes and let me tell you, they are absolutely delicious. The batter on the tomatoes was perfect, the crab delectable, and the remoulade was very well balanced and provided the right about of heat to the dish. For my main, I had the braised short rib. In full transparency this is one of the pricier entree's but it is absolutely worth it! The short rib is done so well it melts in your mouth! The potatoes are creamy and expertly seasoned to pair so well with braising jus, the honey brussel sprouts, and root vegetables. This dish is a tender love letter that you want to keep reading and enjoying time and time again. Halfway through my meal Chef Tyler even came through the dining room to meet with patrons and talk to them!! As it was earlier in the evening, I was so appreciative to see him interacting with the patrons and when he stopped by it was so nice to speak with him and pay compliments to him, Amy, and everything they're doing at Millstone. To end my visit, I enjoyed the brown butter mascarpone cheesecake. Brown butter is already such a wonderful treat, but to have it with a cheesecake was top notch!!! This was truly a wonderful visit and I can't wait to go back and enjoy another offering from Millstone

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.

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 first impression of this restaurant was not good. As I entered, there was a staff person half…read moresitting on the table that's in the middle of the foyer where you enter. This table had carafes of ice water on them. His butt was on the table right next to the water. That's not attractive. I did mention something to the hostess. I got the buffet, which had a lot to offer, but of course nothing is like home. It was just OK. The wait staff a man by the name of Stefon, was friendly and attentive. There's not too much else to say about this restaurant. Standard hotel food. Standard overpriced food.

We went on a Sunday and decided to have the breakfast buffet…read more The hostess was super friendly and so was our server who left a carafe of coffee on our table . We both had scrambled eggs, fruit , sausage , biscuits and gravy along with a made to order omelette along with some toast and orange juice . My friend Melissa mans the omelette station and does an awesome job! You should definitely try her omelettes! As for the dining room or if we're going to be fancy I'll use the word ambiance. It's well lit with huge windows that face the street and give you a view of Triangle Park . For the two of us I paid about 42.00 and it was definitely worth it as you can tell from the pictures I pretty much demolished my food before I thought of posting pictures lol.

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.