Five Guys

This place is AHHH-MAZING! Honestly, it might be the best burger I've had since moving to Kentucky…read more The vibe is such a cool mix--part dive bar, part nostalgic hangout. It feels like the kind of "hopping" bar you imagined as a kid, with colored lights, loud energy, and retro knickknacks that look straight out of your grandparents' basement bar in 1986 in Milwaukee. It somehow hits the perfect balance between gritty and fun. And the food? Incredible. Everything tastes fresh and made with real ingredients. The pickles were on point, the burgers were outstanding, and the fries were loaded with toppings--honestly more toppings than fries--and I'm not mad about it at all. My new fave spot when I visit.

Very nice place; old, old tavern wildly decorated and busy place!…read moreStopped here on " Burger week " Menu was nothing complex; just good old burgers and regular bar menu items. Good beers on tape Had the burger of the week that each place has limited to that week. Very good tasting. This is the place they say to come for burgers. Taylor was our bartender and waiter; nice guy and great conversationist. We had a delightful time.

Bar area

Sweet potato fries made by The Friar and blessed by The Pope

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Sawyers

5.0(23 reviews)

Best burger and chili in town. Also a great hot dog as well. My family even loves it too.read more

My Lyft driver asked me my plans for the day. When I told him where I was going, he suggested:…read more"There's a great lunch spot about 2 blocks down, Sawyers. You should give it a try if you get hungry." I'm glad I did. Lots of local vibes and some really good food! I had the bacon cheddar burger with a side of fries... nothing mass-produced here. Delicious! A hearty recommendation! I left very full and happy I stopped by!

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Big Kahuna

4.7(393 reviews)

3.4 mi

I ordered food from here using their website and I will say that even after some hiccups due to…read moreDoorDash which meant the food arrived cold, it was still good and that really speaks volumes for this place. I'm from the west coast and I've had my fair share of Hawaiian food and I can only imagine how good it would've been it the driver and delivery service would have done their jobs correctly. When I'm back in town I can't wait to come in and give this place another shot.

Big Kahuna is the best! Consistent high quality! I'd love it if they had some lau lau one day! I…read morecan't find it anywhere!

Upstairs Dining and Self Service.

Katsu

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Love the artwork!!

Nic & Norman's

3.8(185 reviews)

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Visited on 6/11/26 party of 3 - bill before tip $87…read more Items ordered: shrimp focaccia, pimento, cheeseburger, pork, belly, burger, Frito, chili cheeseburger, brussels sprouts, french fries, asparagus, 2 beers The food was OK. Some items definitely stood out much better than other items. The shrimp focaccia appetizer was delicious 10 out of 10 however, the burgers had pretty wide range. The pimento cheeseburger was definitely the best. The pork belly burger was OK, but I would not ever order that again. And the Frito chili cheeseburger was definitely the worst. It tasted like a walking taco with a hamburger patty in it and to top it off the corn chips that I got were very stale. The brussels sprouts could've used a little more char and they weren't prepared properly as they still had a little bit too much stem on them. The french fries were unique and swirly, and tasted like a cross between a steak fry and a potato wedge and I thought they were very good. The asparagus was also just OK. We dined at the bar and I would have to say the service was quite disappointing. We weren't greeted very promptly and we weren't checked in on despite it not being very busy. The attitude of the bartender was quite dry and not friendly or welcoming. I am not familiar with The Walking Dead show, but apparently this restaurant has ties to it. I would not go out of my way to come back here. If I was around and it was an option, I might go back.

Excellent service from Hunter. Wonderful relaxed ambience with laid back music like Bad Company and…read moreTom Petty playing in the background. The food was delicious! I had the meatloaf dinner which came with real mashed potatoes and green beans and a cornbread muffin. Highly recommend!

Greg's Pick no blue cheese added bacon

Greg's Pick

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Incredible atmosphere. You've got to try this place out when you are in Lexington!

Ruby’s Market & Cafe

4.4(32 reviews)

4.9 mi

Locally owned & operated

Vegetarian friendly

It's been a minute since we've been here. We went on a…read moreSaturday afternoon after being at farmer's market. There are three tables inside however when we were there all three tables were occupied which is no biggie. We literally live within walking distance so we didn't care to take it home and eat there. There was no wait to order and the food came out hot and fresh. We both got cheeseburgers (i got a side of fries) and we both got drinks. I forgot how generous they were with their serving size. You definitely get your money's worth. And the food is good! Its well lit and always clean. They have a great variety of drinks including a fountain machine. They also have soft serve ice cream (I've had it on a previous visit and it is good). I have to say the food has stayed consistent and so have the size of the servings.

Loved the Philly cheesesteak sandwich!! That cheese is to die for! Went ahead and bought the fries…read more& drink with it and it's worth the price. Can't wait to visit this place again.

BLT w/ home fries

Ruby's Lounge opening soon! They let us have lunch there and the atmosphere was amazing.

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Lamb Gyro

Sidebar Grill

4.2(149 reviews)

A gem of a downtown dive joint. Great burgers, tunes, atmosphere, service, and folks. It's our go…read moreto for getting together for a casual bite almost any time.

Sidebar Grill is a dive. A wonderful dive with the best burgers in Lexington. Don't miss the sweet…read morepotato fries.

Bar and Kitchen Area very cool

Texas Cowboy Candy Burger

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Inside and bar area

Carson's Food & Drink - On Main

4.5(1.5k reviews)

4.4 mi

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This has become mine and my husbands favorite place for celebratory dinners. To start, the staff…read morehas always been extremely nice and welcoming and helpful. The atmosphere is amazing. And of course, the food! Seriously some of the best meals I've ever ate. The nachos are out of this world, highly recommend. The steaks are all perfection. My kids loved the fried chicken when we brought them along. My beverage of choice is the blueberry lemon drop, it's delicious! And then the bread pudding for dessert is another absolute must! I only have one complaint about this place and it's their parking lot, don't love the gravel lot since it can get messy but everything else makes it worth it and then some.

This place is awesome! There isn't another place in Lexington where you can count on consistently…read moregood food like you can here. They never miss. Whether its brunch, lunch or diner its always been great. Oh, and make sure you get a bloody Mary. One of the best I have ever had, and the bacon on it is to die for.

Interior seating

Side salad

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Baked Goat Cheese

Salt & Vinegar at Public House

4.4(57 reviews)

After a couple days of being underwhelmed by the food scene in Lexington, we wandered across the…read morestreet from our hotel to this quaint pub with pretty low expectations. What a fantastic surprise! The shrimp cocktail was among the best I've had (first time having powdered bacon fat) and the grilled Caesar salad was perfection (delicious creamy dressing and pretzel croutons)! Bangers and mash ... wonderful. Somebody in that kitchen cares deeply about food! We will be back!

Had dinner at Salt and Vinegar. Started with the Belgian fries and the pretzel and beer cheese…read more Belgian fries were very good as was the pretzel. The. Beer cheese was good but different than expected. It was a mix of cheeses made into a cheese ball not hot as others I have had. We then split a Rueben sandwich which was very good. They have a good selection of beers. The only downside was 1 customer that walked around and was obnoxious and a gentleman that came in and wanted money but left within about 5 minutes.

Inside views

Chicken & Waffles

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Kellerpils

Burgers Shakes

4.0(110 reviews)

4.3 mi

I love this place so I'm glad it's out of the way and I don't get to go everyday because I…read morecertainly would! I got a cheeseburger, fries and a drink for 5.74 and it was hot and fresh. They definitely give you a generous serving of French fries which are always good and hot! The food is consistent in taste every time I've gone. It's cash only so make sure you have it when you go. The lady at the counter taking orders was more then friendly and the wait time to put up my order was next to nothing. When we went in there was hardly any people in line but by the time we got our food the line was to the door. There are plenty of tables to sit at and they were all clean.

Been coming here for decades. Walked in today and it was absolutely filthy. Not sure what they are…read moredoing but it was just gross. Ordered food anyways and proceeded to wait with a dozen other people who were still waiting for their food. A couple people ended up leaving and 1 got their money back after their order was completely forgotten. We ended up waiting 30 minutes after ordering and still no food. There were old fries sitting in bin and dirty rags where the burgers coming out. Landing on the rags and your buns just sitting next to more wet and dirty rags. Not sure where the adult was tonight but the kids were lost. Very disappointed

Counter

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Old North Bar

4.1(28 reviews)

4.6 mi

Always lively atmosphere with music, games and couple of Lexington's best bartenders. Food is…read moregreat too!

Went here for an event and enjoyed a bourbon espresso old fashioned ($15) with a north lime…read moredoughnut. They have live music that mixed Christmas music into the playlist. This place feels like a neighborhood bar, from the bartender's to the casual cozy atmosphere. Bartender's were busy at times but were not chatty as they slowed down.

Cozy atmosphere inside.

"Empty plate club"

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Happy Hour

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Eleanor H.

215

9 years ago

Five guys is pretty much quality. I love the burgers and the topping offering is vast and they are fresh. The fries rock and are also real fresh cut. The workers seem like they hustle at this location as well. Prices are typical for the specialty burger industry. But unlike the nearby competitors they actually give you a lot of fries here. for 10 dollars u can get a quality burger and tons of fries. read more

Dank M.

9 years ago

I don't know how they do it, but every time I go, it's even more amazing! Definitely my favorite restaurant!

Jeff R.

11 years ago

Not worth $11 for a meal. That only thing that makes it worth even $6 is that it's a decent-sized meal.

Elliot B.

6 years ago

Great customer service and excellent quality food; also very clean inside. I will definitely return!

Ryan U.

14 years ago

Oh my goodness...oh my dayum...these burgers have strength.

Chris D.

13 years ago

Friendly service. Good burgers.

Dean S.

13 years ago

very good

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I'm out of town for the first time and had always heard about Five Guys back in Texas, so I decided…read moreto try it. The first time, I had their veggie burger because I don't eat meat. Their Cajun fries were outstanding.

I love the fact that when you walk to the door, you immediately are welcomed with a smile. I also…read morelike the fact that they ask questions when you tell them that you would like a burger with no bun they would like to know if it's an allergy or preference. My food is always so good. I've never had any complaints on the food. Now the soda machine that's a different thing. I don't like those big machines with multi flavors because of the fact that I'm diabetic there's times where it doesn't taste right and it makes me feel a little uneasy so I can never get a drink, but I'd still go back for the burger every time I do feel bad for the workers there because they only have one bathroom for a females one bathroom for males and a few times when I have gone, the bathrooms have been flooded and dirty, but the dining room itself is always very clean. Thank you guys for being amazing.

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I had been hearing some buzz about a burger joint in Lexington, and we decided to head out and give…read moreit a try. Son of a Burger, S.O.B., is known for its creative, loaded burgers, including the "Cowboy SOB" with BBQ sauce and onion rings and the "Hangover SOB" with a fried egg and bacon. I ordered the S.O.B. Deluxe double with fries. My wife had the same burger, but as a single. The fries were out of a bag, but they were cooked perfectly and seasoned extremely well. They are served with S.O.B. sauce, a typical fry sauce made with ketchup, mayo, and a few spices. They had a great crispy crunch and were pillowy on the inside. The bun was fresh, a typical hamburger bun out of a bag. The veggies were fresh and crispy, but they were a little thin to hold up to the burger. The pickles are sweet pickles instead of dill, giving them a unique taste with a burger. The cheese melted well and was added to the burger, giving it some much-needed salt. The two 1/4lb burgers were smashed well and had a good crust. The beef flavor was pleasant, but it was light on seasoning for my taste. The S.O.B. sauce added a little extra sweetness to the burger, but it could have used more to amp up the beef's flavor. Son of a Burger offers a small menu featuring 10 burgers with loads of toppings, including a vegetarian black bean burger. They have a couple of appetizers, and the sides are classic burger fare: fries, onion rings, or slaw. They offer water and sodas, but there is a full bar in the same space if you would like beer or other alcohol. The Fat Man says that Son of a Burger is Fat Man Approved with 1 chin.

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Great food, excellent service! Wish they had a better location. I foresee this restaurant being…read moreextremely successful!

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