I happened across this place by accident and it turned out to be the best restaurant experience…read moreI've had in months! Firehouse decor and fire fighter gear adorn the walls. A massive bar with selections too numerous to list here. The staff was outgoing and helpful. You got your money's worth and then some with the entrees and the atmosphere was fun and inviting. The menu ranged from $9 burgers to $20 sandwiches. Appetizers looked tempting. The servings were generous. What more could you ask for? Big screens throughout the restaurant featuring sports events and the jukebox was playing rock and roll classics. The crowd was a nice mix of young and old. This would be a great place to catch a Kentucky game with your friends. I had the Firehouse Club sandwich with fries and I was blown away. My wife had cheese quesadillas and was equally impressed. Check this place out soon!

Fun firefighter brew pub in the distillery district for a decent smash burger and fries. They have…read morea nice selection of local craft beer on tap. Stopped here after the James Pepper Distillery tour on our way to Dark Arts. Food service is quick and the bar staff are knowledgeable. Casual vibe with a few tv's to catch a game make an easy go-to destination.

My go to restaurant in Lexington. A great restaurant that is appropriately priced and that would be…read moretrue whether it was in LA or Paris or wherever. The menu is always changing but the gnocci, carrots, fried pickles, brussels, burnt ends are staples that always hit. I've eaten here alot- brunch lunch dinner and happy hour and I have never been disappointed a single time. I've never felt like it wasn't worth the money. If you want to do a shared plate party thing its perfect for that, if you want some fine dining courses they can do that too. Truly the pinnacle of Lexington eating.

Garbage. Bougie,…read morepresumptuous, arrogant garbage. Start with the good: the Old Fashioned I got was wonderful. Then the bad: I ordered French toast, it was slimy and mushy and gross. I also ordered two over medium eggs, and confirmed with the server what 'over medium' meant in Kentucky, and proceeded. The eggs were runny AF, uncooked white, gross. I sent them back only to receive crispier (cooked hotter) eggs that were just as runny. This place is nice, pretty, and great if all you care about is the presentation, and you like to have your ego polished. Food is garbage. Can't cook an egg? How can you trust them to cook Beef Wellington or Lobster Thermidore if they can't cook a fukn egg and some French toast. Really annoying because I'm not from here and I was really looking forward to a nice brunch. This whole trip has been fuked. Rain. Hotel parking nightmares. Edit to the review: Ok, maybe I was a little harsh there. I do appreciate the apologies, but not being able to or caring to temp an egg, I don't know. Place is a bit nice, maybe I was a bit upset and used too many adjectives. Either way, regardless of what I was eating, I don't think a cocktail is unreasonable at 11:30 in the morning (like a mimosa with breakfast), and what desert are you referring to? The one I asked for but didn't receive? You didn't bill me for something I didn't receive? What a saintly gesture! Thanks very much!

We had such a great experience at Ketch Seafood Bar & Grill! We were greeted and seated by the…read moregeneral manager, who took the time to show us the specials board and explain the fresh, locally sourced sides--including produce from a local farmer. We ordered raw oysters, fish and chips, chicken tenders, and fresh-sliced tomatoes. Everything was fantastic, and the service was excellent from start to finish. You can really tell they care about both the food and the experience. I completely forgot to take pictures of our food because we were too busy enjoying it! Ketch is definitely a new go-to for us when we're visiting UK's campus, which is just a short drive away. We'll absolutely be back!

Packed Friday night crowd for a restaurant that's been open about 40 years. Good signs so far…read more Quickly seated although thought there was going to be a 15 minute wait, which would have been fine. Multiple specials from drinks to appetizers, dinners, and desserts. Atmosphere was quite loud due to the acoustics and everything is hard surfaces. Including chairs. I like a comfortable chair instead of the 'we're going to make it so hard you won't out stay your welcome'. Service was very good and prices equally reasonable especially for the amount of food served. We weren't starving, but had a full to-go box between our two meals. The food was in the average category even though everything was well prepared and presented. (Hot/fresh). Just not a lot of flavor. Hush puppies decent but not much taste. Coconut fried shrimp about the same. Had to use the dipping sauce for flavor. Fries are fries. Cheese grits not very tasty and were bland sprinkled with a little cheese. Thicker than mortar! Key lime pie was excellent despite I'm not sure if they used key limes. Appears homemade with some actual zest on top. Although not 'limey' enough, good crust and custard base. Atmosphere-3. Food-3. Service-4. Value-4. I'd go back and probably try less fried food. Could be they haven't changed the oil frequently enough.

girlsgirlsgirls continues to be one of those quirky spots that both fits adjacent to UK for…read morestudents , but also draws those of us from the outskirts of town into the hub and bustle of campus life. The staff is so different and each person working at Girls brings personality and sparkle - making it an incredible place for conversation and yes, advice from the bartender! There is always something fun going on, and the food is fresh, unique, and caters to people with all sorts of dietary needs/preferences. The decor is also on point... and I am one of those that specifically bought an "Eat Girls" t-shirt... because what other motto could there be? In case you think I am forgetting the food quotient - the cheeseburger crunch wrap is quite possibly my favorite food item in Lexington. I won't go beyond that except to say it is the perfect late night snack... especially after karaoke, fun flirting, and four (yes... four) watermelon coconut margaritas. You choose - go for the vibes, the staff, the food, or the fun! It is all there!

Love there is vegetarian options and build your own options. great location and great service…read more We showed up before they got busy late Saturday afternoon. We were given water and menus after we were seated as soon as we walked in. Chill place and fun decor. We shared an order for queso dip and I got the trash cat burrito with spicy ground beef, it was decent. There wasn't a lot of waffle fries and it was smaller than expected but packed flavor, when they say spicy beef they mean it along with the crema sauce was spectacular

Great variety of small plates. Try them all. The owners are charming. Friendly inside and out.read more

Went there on a Friday with my husband for date night. We got a flight of the traditional sakes and…read morethey were all delicious!! We also had the fried fish cake, dumplings, and quail eggs. Everything we ate was a delight! I'm hoping I can go back soon and try some more of their food. The ambience was really nice as well and the service was very good.

We LOVED our time at The Obstinate Sons! This place is a MUST TRY!…read more We were recently on a little getaway for our Anniversary, looking for a good spot to have a nice dinner. We really struck gold finding this gem of a spot!! The atmosphere is perfect! Soft lighting, not a lot of tables, not at all crowded, beautiful decor, we were very impressed from the moment we stepped in the door! Our waiter stopped by our table pretty quickly and did such a great job for our whole dining experience! He was very helpful when we asked for recommendations, and was perfectly attentive throughout our time! Several super friendly people stopped by our table over the course of our evening, the service was remarkable! Obstinate Sons keeps a small menu - I love this!! Not only does it make it easier to choose what to order, it also typically means a place does the things they offer, VERY well! This idea fit accurately with this restaurant! Every single thing we had was top notch and done so very well! We left so impressed! We started cocktails! The bar tender was excellent and had our drinks out quickly! We both ordered various Old Fashioned's, when in Rome, right?! Since we were in town for some local distillery tours, it only felt right to sample some of the local flavors - and they have a LOT of choices! Extensive bourbon list! Everything we had was superb! Next we went in for an appetizer, the deviled eggs! They rotate how they make them, variating flavors and ingredients! I can't remember exactly what flavors they had the night we were in, but they were delicious! Bacon and horseradish were for sure elements! Loved these!! I am a sucker for a good salad so when I saw that they offered a wedge salad with their "own memorable bleu cheese" I knew I had to try one! It was extremely memorable as I'm still thinking about it weeks later! ;) The roasted heirloom tomatoes were exceptional, tiny little guys packed with SO much flavor! I could have used a few more of those, they complimented the salad so perfectly! The toasted onions were also superior! This was a really great salad!! Next up entrees with beers! :) We tried a couple of beers we had never had before, the Bearded Iris Homestyle and the Country Boy Cougar Bait - both amazing and refreshing!! We ordered the Prime Pork Chop which came with the most delectable risotto, wow! So good! We also ordered the Sole Piccata which was quite possibly the best fish entree I've ever tasted! The sauce was perfection and the fish was perfectly prepared with the best panko parmesan crust, HIGHLY recommend!! We also tried a side of the Smashed Roasted Garlic Herb Red Skins Potatoes, very good! The sides serve 3 so they go a long way! We had too much to finish!! ;) Lest you think I'm finished here, I haven't even gotten to the best part! DESSERT!!! We don't often order dessert out - we don't usually save room and it's just not usually our thing. Because we were celebrating our anniversary, I guess we felt extra on this particular evening because we decided to try some dessert. After some great explanation and recommendations by our server we landed on the bread pudding. This dish also varies regularly with the chef's discretion. They have different flavor profiles that rotate, if I understood correctly. On this particular evening the waiter explained the bread pudding feature: I wish I could remember the way he described it, word for word. I'm struggling to remember the details but I believe it was a chocolate bread pudding with a caramel bourbon sauce. Maybe something to do with Kahlua sauce. You'll have to forgive my memory, I just don't know all that he said - however, what I DO know and am QUITE certain of, this was very literally THE BEST dessert I have EVER tasted in my life! EXTREME delight! I literally told my husband I felt like my life was complete after finishing this dessert, it was THAT incredible! My advice on this restaurant - Do not skip a bourbon based cocktail and DO NOT SKIP DESSERT! ;) The entire meal was an honest absolute pleasure, but those two things stand out for me about our meal! If there were a yelp rating higher than 5 stars, The Obstinate Sons would deserve it - EXCEPTIONAL PLACE!!! Make this your next choice!

Cute place, but doesn't take reservations. Our first attempt at this, there were six of us and we…read morewere going on Saturday evening - don't even try it. For two people, ok.. for 4 it's a toss up... anymore than 4 there is no way. The second attempt was a weekday and my husband and I decided to try again and we got right in. Pros: - Good service - Good bar (which included port wine on the dessert menu) - Good food - we had the bread pudding for dessert and it was great! It is good food, I got the shells and it was good, but nothing I would go out of my way to have again. Cons: - Somewhat of a small menu (both food and cocktail); I think (for me) expanding the cocktail menu would be a very feasible upgrade for this place. - It's toss up on prime time weekends how long you'll have to wait for a table since its a pretty small place

When i go to a bar after work every once in a while i don't really care for a rude waitress. I…read morethought maybe she just had a bad day. Nope its every single time. I want to relax and wind down and bullshit with friends. If I want to deal with a shitty attitude I can get that at home and the beers aren't $3.50. The only other option is deal with the other waitresses who constantly try to scam you into paying for more beers than you actually had. When it happens consistently, it's not a mistake. One time i paid the girl beer for beer, no tab. when i was leaving she insisted that i owed for 4 beers. Another time me and a friend had 2 beers apiece, i went inside and paid. Ten minutes later the girl gave my buddy a tab for 4 beers that were already paid for. I hate it for Mike.

Awesome place full of awesome people. Also... probably the best burger in town. Just make sure…read moreyou don't say anything bad about Jimmy Buffet while you're there.

This is a great place to grab food and drinks in the Bluegrass Airport. You will be surprised by…read morethe extensive bourbon selections. You don't feel like you are in an airport restaurant. The service at the bar is excellent with both bartenders being very talkative and engaging. I ordered the Cheeseburger with Fries. My wife had the Grilled Romaine Chicken Caesar. We were here around 4:30-5:00pm on Monday and it was very busy, but all the service was very good. It's pricey, but, you are in an airport and this is only one of two restaurants in this airport.

Food - I typically get the ham and cheese omelette. Which is very good. Not worth the money but…read morewhat are you going to do airport prices! Ambiance- well it's a restaurant inside an airport Service- now this is something. Matt was the dude behind the bar. It was a little busy but the kitchen was very slow. Took forever to get my breakfast. This girl ordered an omelette to go. She waited a good 30 minutes for her omelette at which point she was like my plane is boarding and I gotta go. Matt was like you seen how busy it is so you can go but you still gotta pay for omelette which took way too long to make. The girl was nothing but polite and Matt just kept on making comments. They finally got the omelette out for a to go order. After she walked out Matt was telling everyone that he thought they were going to brawl. Nothing but politeness from the girl, handled way better than most people. Dam sure wouldn't be paying crap if I didn't get my food in a timely manner. After the brawl comment Matt goes on to tell everyone at the bar that he had a girl that apparently never been in a restaurant before. Uncalled for. This girl was nothing but polite Matt kept pushing her to stay. I wouldn't be surprised if she didn't miss her flight. People like that I don't understand, this girl never raises her voice and he just kept making sly comments. Matt if ya can't take the heat stay out of the kitchen! Don't get me wrong everyone else I have dealt with at bourbon library has been great. Matt on the other hand if he is here I will pass by!