This is a cool, rustic place that feels like an Oceanside bar and restaurant. Clean and well…read moremanaged with friendly staff. Everything we ordered was delicious and well prepared including Oysters Rockefeller, Cajun chicken pasta, fish and chips, and steamed crab legs. The sides were just as delicious. Definitely recommend this place!

I'm soooo disappointed that they quit serving the Cornbread Salad because no one ordered it. I…read morethought that it was amazing! Anyway, I tried the fried catfish and it was very good. The hush puppies were extremely good and my wife ordered the blackened white fish which may have been the best of everything. We were very happy with all of our choices.

I was truly stunned by the incredible bourbon/whiskey selection at OBC. They have over 800 unique…read moreoptions and the talented/educated staff to match in order to guide you through the selection process. The shear number of bottles on the bar will keep your eyes moving about and hard to focus on anything else. For food, I had the wagyu meatballs and couscous salad. Both were well sized and utterly delicious. I'll be back here again for sure

Every year, while driving between Chicago and Florida, we make a tradition of stopping in Lexington…read moreto take our friend out for dinner. This visit marked our third time at OBC Kitchen, and once again, it did not disappoint. This time we experimented with timing and booked an early reservation at 2:45 pm on a Saturday. We crossed over into the dinner menu and discovered something wonderful: the service and ambiance were even better than the busier evening hours after 6 pm. The staff was exceptionally attentive. Every dish and cocktail option was explained thoughtfully, which I appreciate, especially because I enjoy cocktails that come with a bit of theater. When drinks are presented with care, described well, and executed beautifully, the experience becomes part performance, part craft. Here, they delivered perfectly. The food, as always, was superb. We shared several chef selections including Beef Tallow Fries, Southern Grouper, Bacon in a Glass, and the Cola-Braised Short Ribs. Each dish was rich, flavorful, and confidently executed. Dessert continued the celebration with the Churro Cheesecake, and to our delight we were also gifted the Warm Buttermilk Donuts, which felt like a small act of culinary generosity. In a departure from my usual Manhattan and Old Fashioned flights, I tried a Bloody Mary and The Cure, both excellent and beautifully balanced. At this point I can confidently say OBC Kitchen is one of my favorite restaurants in the country. The consistency, creativity, and hospitality make every visit memorable. A special thank you to the team who took care of us on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. You elevated an already wonderful experience and made it even better than usual.

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!

Unbelievable food and cocktails The fried catfish was so delicious and more than I could eat in…read moreone meal so had enough for a fish sandwich the next day They never disappoint us!

Just as beautiful on the patio as ever, and food was great, too. Our server made sure we had…read moreeverything we needed. I hope we have the opportunity to visit again soon.

Should be open later…read more Parking is a Zoo. Time to invest a few dollars. It can't be take, take, take. I do not appreciate walking through dust/mud while dressed up. Have you ever heard of valet parking? Not exactly a new concept.

This was one of the best dining experiences in all of Lexington. The food was fresh and our server…read morewas fantastic. He refilled our beverages before we realized we needed more, and gave us great advice on what to order. We went here for our anniversary and they gave us a free slice of cake to celebrate. The ambiance is fantastic and there was even live music on the night we visited. We will definitely be back.

Love the apps here. One of my favorite places for appetizers in lex area. Great variety of options…read more Service is always great here. Love having the patio option in the shade on nice weather days. They have lots of great cocktail options and the meal is always tasty.

During my visit to Kentucky, I dined at J. Alexander's. I settled at the bar and was greeted by the…read morebartender. It was earlier in the evening, so they weren't too crowded. They had a fish special, so I decided to give it a try. The portions were generous, but unfortunately, the entire meal was excessively salty. It had a good flavor, but I'm not sure if I'd order it again due to this issue. However, I usually enjoy this restaurant, so perhaps next time, I'll opt for something else.

The service at Mileta was 10/10! I ordered the lumache, and while it was good, it didn't quite wow…read moreme. I also tasted my friend's mussels, and they were very flavorful, even though I'm not usually a fan of mussels. The ambiance was the highlight for me and made it the perfect spot for date night. Overall, a great dining experience.

A group of us went here and asked to be seated in the pasta room. We learned while we were there…read morethey would not be making pasta until later that day, so that was disappointing. But the food was so good! I had been there once before, shortly after opening, and thought it was so-so. But the 2nd visit was a much better experience. Since we had a large group, we sampled each other's dishes and everything was delicious. The burrata appetizer was really good. I had the "make me something sweet" mocktail and it was pretty and tasted refreshing. Our server was top notch and explained every dish on the menu, and gave us recommendations. He really took his time with us, and you could tell he was a pro. More excited to return after this second visit than after the first! 11/26

We had a party room with 20 people, and Trevor was our server. The food was excellent, and our…read moreservice was even better. Trevor was very helpful with any request and took great care of our party. I can only hope that next time we are graced with Trevor's service again. He ensured our food was as excellent as his service.

Someone told me that Charles Barkley said Merrick Inn had the BEST fried chicken. I had that dish…read moreas well. We had a great time at Merrick In. We had 3 appetizers and we also had Cheese. We were planning to go to Panda Cuisine after this, but we all got too full. Gonna try again soon. I also learned about eating the skin on a baked potato when I ate here. Never heard that you could do that before. But this news was welcome because it meant more potato to enjoy! Got some bread puddin to top it all off. There were a lot of jokes and stories told. My one friend loves telling the story of A&W from undergrad. When we went to Kroger and got lost with all our bags of food. Those plastic bags were snapping left and right. Everyone had a giggle at that one. Then we debated the best way to make banana puddin. One guy said something about putting creamed cheese in it. That was Cheese. He also uses Lorna Doone cookies in it. Huh? Our other friend ordered "stewed tomatoes." All in all, I would rate this experience relatively highly. Some people criticize me for "handing out" 5-star reviews on here, but it is not true. Check my profile. I'm hard to please. But Merrick in was my pleasure. I'd come here again and stuff. I guess you could say I gave this place one star for every guy in our party. We're all 5-star guys for the most part, but we'll donate those stars to Merick Inn, giving them my first 5-Star review since I don't know when!