I can't believe I haven't written a review of this location before. I have been coming here for 22…read moreyears since the very beginning in their first location. I believe that they are now on their third location and they have great comfort food with tons of flavor! I am a gumbo fanatic, but I don't go here for their gumbo. I like many of their dishes and some of my favorites are the Pazole Stew and the Drunken Chicken and Maque Choux. They used to have a peanut sauce that was to die for. They also have amazing specials like Lobster Etoufee and Hog Wild Red Chili. If you are in the mood for something different, you won't find recipes like these anywhere else in Kentucky.

12/30/25 & 1/21/26…read more My husband and I have been to Gumbo YaYa twice now, and it has been consistently delicious both times. We ordered the Maque Choux and the Hog Wild Red Chili this recent visit and did a half-and-half combo with extra garlic bread (highly recommend for soaking up every last bite). We chose rice as our base, but they also offer grits, pasta, or jambalaya. Make sure you ask to sample a few options before committing to your option Everything was flavorful, hearty, and clearly made with care. The staff is incredibly friendly and very patient especially with me asking a million questions about their various spice levels in their dishes. For dessert, we tried the bread pudding, which was good, but the peanut butter pie was absolutely amazing, it didn't even make it home before it was gone. They do have beer options here as well. The ambiance inside is very casual and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed meal. We will definitely be coming back again and again. Highly recommend!

I was staying at a nearby hotel and noticed this restaurant had a drive thru. After a long day of…read more driving I didn't really want to dine in anywhere so a drive thru seemed like a great idea. The food is excellent! I ordered the artichoke and mushroom with Parmesan cheese sauce, potato salad, and Andy's Cajun Korn pudding. Portion sizes are very large! My entrée was large enough for two meals. The Cajun Korn pudding was a little spicy but not too much, mostly just good flavor. Potato salad was definitely unique, not like any other potato salad I have had before. Service was very friendly Although my experience today was strictly drive thru next time I will plan to dine in. An excellent experience.

This was our first time here and it was a great experience. I had never had étouffée before and…read morewhen we were looking at the menu, they offered to let us try it before committing to a full order. The service was amazing and they were all so nice. I recommend upgrading and getting your dishes over the jambalaya. It was delicious. The corn pudding was very unique and had a spicy kick. My husband ordered the red beans with smoked sausage and the gumbo. He also said that was delicious. When you go in you order at the counter and then there are a lot of sauces to choose from to put over your dish if you like. I recommend the garlic hot sauce. The dining area is spacious and decorated with unique art. I'm excited to try the bbq sandwiches and the chili dogs in the future.

Upon walking in we were greeted and seated by a shoeless host. . The dinner crowd was in full…read moreeffect. The place was dark and moody. The waitress was very friendly and familiar with the menu. She explained everything and was very helpful. We ordered and the food was amazing. The spices were on point. Crab legs, shrimp and crawfish were delicious.

The environment was neat and our server was really friendly and helpful. The restroom needed to be…read morecleaned and there were at least 4 employees standing around talking/on their phones during our visit. We received complimentary seafood bread and it was really tasty. Our food was served quickly and hot. We ordered the fried catfish po'boy, fried gator po'boy, and a seafood boil (snow crab legs, lobster tail, corn, potatoes, crab house cajun, mild). The seafood boil was flavorful, the fried catfish was ok, the gator was good but not enough to fill the bread, and the hushpuppies were really good. I recommend this restaurant if you like seafood.

The waitress was super sweet and explained the menu so well as it was my first time at a seafood…read moreboil place. The mild had a tiny bit of spice but the combo seasoning butter was soo good!

My boyfriend and I found ourselves sitting at the bar at this place in Lexington Kentucky…read more We were so very warmly greeted by Stewie, the head barman. He recommended a cocktail for my boyfriend who loved it and he also made recommendations regarding the menu options. We opted for gator bites which were great, along with a generous portion of wings which were amazing. Really the star of the show was Stewie, he and my boyfriend discussed music and singer preferences from way back in the past to present times - who doesn't love Whitney?!?! Anyway, he took amazing care of us weary travelers and kept us giggling with his razor sharp wit - what a breath of fresh air! Stewie is such a valuable asset to this establishment, I hope they realize they have a true gem in him. Stewie we love you and hope to come back to visit you again! Highly recommend!

We at of the Food truck for 1st time, Everyone was friendly. There menu on the truck changes daily…read more So you need to go online to look at menu. I had the Rebellion, It was beans rice kind of a gumbo, Had it in spicy. (It was just good & warm.) My wife had the Jer Kale and she liked it. We shared a order of Geurilla fries. It was worth coming back to.

Wow!! This guy makes good food. It's not a great place to eat in though, get it to go. It's…read moreinside a dive bar that is closed during the day. When I have been there to pick up food, the interior was dark and quiet. This is the kind of place that you can find some of the best food. It's truly a hidden gem. The owner lived in New Orleans and he makes the best chicken and sausage gumbo that you can get in Kentucky. I have tried as many as I can find. The wings are very good and he spends 2 days making them, from marinading to smoking them. Something that you absolutely must get when you go there is a Love Muffin. In fact, you may want 2 or 3! They are made with cornmeal and have corn kernels in them but they are almost like a sweet cake and incredibly moist. I highly recommend this place and the prices are reasonable as well. He offers a lunch special with 6 wings, a big cup of gumbo and a Love Muffin for $6.99. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Delicious! I got buffalo wings with mac and cheese and greens. All were absolutely delicious, and…read moreit was enough for two meals. Their corn bread is flat like a pancake. Different, but also delicious. My order was takeout. The inside of the restaurant isn't fancy at all, but I dunno, I have a soft spot for hole in the wall places like this. Well, at least when their food tastes great. The guy who took my order was very friendly too.

I always order through the drive thru. Everyone is always so kind and helpful. On this occasion, I…read moreordered the BBQ wings with yams, greens, and hot water cornbread. I am still thinking about those yams. Super sweet and rich with flavor. The hot water cornbread was fresh and piping hot! Can't wait to return!

This is our favorite restaurant in Lexington! I love their steaks and the sides are incredible. My…read morewife doesn't order crab cakes at any restaurant but here anymore. Once you have had a Tony's crab cake, nothing else comes close. Their sides are incredible. We have to get the potato wedges every time we go. They are so crispy on the outside, I believe that they are double fried. The cheese crumbles and the aïoli really make them amazing! The sweet potatoes are to die for and brussels sprouts are good. You can't go wrong with their salads either I love the Caesar and the Greek. I always like to try some of the other dishes as well. They have good pasta and seafood, and the short ribs are delicious in summary. Everything is top-notch at this place. We love it.!

The food and service was good as always! I had a smoky rosé cocktail that was very light and…read morerefreshing. My date got the 9 ounce filet mignon and I got the Sea bass. We split the asparagus and truffle wedges. The sea bass need a little more flavor. The sauce that came with it was more sweet, which I was not a huge game of. I would highly recommend the truffle wedges perfect amount of salty and truffle (the truffle is not too overbearing). The service is really good. Our server gave us the specials and a good explanation of all the food. He was friendly and not too distracting. I will say it was dark in there, but it helped to create the ambience. Definitely recommend a reservation. There are lots of people waiting.

Running our monthly errands in Lexington on a Friday night before a forecasted winter storm,…read moreeverywhere we went was crowded! We usually eat at a different Ramsey's location, but this was closer to where we were. The atmosphere, service, and food were just as good as the other locations we've visited so we were not disappointed! We had a short wait for a table when we arrived, and I saw a table of women enjoying the espresso martini that I ended up ordering and enjoying. After starting with the Loaded House Salad with blue cheese dressing, the chicken livers were calling my name, along with mashed potatoes & gravy, with green beans. Hubby also had the Loaded House Salad, but with ranch dressing, fried chicken breasts, macaroni & cheese, green beans, and a corn stick. They were out of the sugar free peach pie so we skipped dessert, but we both brought home leftovers to enjoy for lunch on Saturday. Ironically our server Hannah is usually at the location we visit most frequently, so we will look for her the next time we're in that neighborhood.

I have 44 check-ins as of today and I'm sure that I have eaten here over 75 times in my life and I…read morehave never tried the Hot Mari. I finally ordered it tonight and I have to say that it is my new favorite sandwich anywhere. I can't wait to get it again! I can't believe that I have never tried this and I didn't know what I was missing! The Hot Mari is the most delicious thinly sliced beef tenderloin that has been marinated in a salty and slightly sweet marinade. I highly recommend it!