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.

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!

This place is a state treasure. Sometimes I go just for the Hawaiian fries…read more.. But everything is good here. And I've tried everything at least twice. My favorites are the Big Kahuna burger, the fries obviously, but the pulled pork is amazing but the fish plate is my all-time favorite. You could just throw a dart at the menu and be fine though. They have nothing that won't rock your face off.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Walking into this place from the modern part of downtown Lexington you'd almost think you somehow…read morewalked into a pub in England or Germany. Not fancy by any means, but perfectly fine for a neighborhood pub vibe. Business was pretty brisk for a weeknight and there was just one FoH employee who was taking orders (you order at the bar), bringing out plates and bussing tables. Kudos to him for doing a good job handling all that. The BoH kitchen staff did a good job, too, as it didn't take long for our food order to arrive. The menu here is eclectic, which was a big reason we chose this place for dinner. Unfortunately, one of the items we had hoped to try, the Swabian (German) spaetzle, was sold out by the time we got there for a fairly late dinner. We opted instead for the roesti potato. This is a strange dish that involves what is essentially a shredded hash brown-style fried potato topped with sauerkraut, pickled shallots, cheese and a decent-sized dollop of mustard caviar, all served on a bed of greens. It worked, for the most part. Strange taste combinations, but not bad. We also had the blackened tuna Waldorf salad. This was a little different than expected. The pan-seared ahi tuna was cooked nicely (leaving it a bit underdone inside). But it was chopped into small pieces that were fully mixed into a tartar sauce along with celery, shallots, green apples and red grapes. So it was basically a fancy tuna salad. Fortunately, it was a very tasty tuna salad. I wish all the tuna salads you get in restaurants was this good. It was served over mixed seasonal greens with asparagus tips. All of this went very well together and was a really excellent and innovative twist on a Waldorf salad. The menu of draft beers on tap was pretty varied and voluminous as they have their own brewery (Ethereal Brewing). This restaurant is their public house as they call it. I particularly liked their hefeweizen, but they had a porter that was also good. Overall, an interesting place with good food and beer at decent prices. Not a 5, but definitely a strong 4 at least.

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.

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

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.

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