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.

It's a bar.....first........then it happens to have wonderful burgers…read more Everything is American Wagyu so they're a little more flavorful than usual. I had a Chiflet burger & we shared crinklecut fries & sweet potato fries. The staff was very attentive & patient with us (we had lots of questions) Really neat place with super-cool decorations & a play-list right out of the Nineteen Eighties. Will be back - it's in a really cool area of downtown.

Great spot for a burger! The staff is always super friendly and the burgers are amazing every…read moretime. The best part is how you can load up anything and everything you could possibly want for toppings on your burger.

How I can forget about this AMAZING place for months at a time is beyond me! Start off with the…read morefact the new location is better located and absolutely stunning, the owner never ceases to amaze with his friendliness, charming banter, and always giving 1st customers a welcome you could only expect from KY. The burgers are made fresh to order, perfectly melted cheese, the burger/potato/chili bar(s) have the freshest ingredients and quite the variety for sure. We celebrated my Pops bday with my Mom and wife before Adam Sandler at Rupp and before we walked out to go to the show, my Dad requested we go back his next visit for sure. Plus Mom wants that HUGE chocolate cake.

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.

I had never had spam and have never been to Hawaii, so Big Kahuna was a fun option to try for…read moretakeout. I got the spam and eggs. Spam was a little salty (duh, that's to be expected) but well fried. The fried sunny side up egg was amazeballs too, so rich and runny. Fries were hot and crispy as well, but honestly the spam and eggs (which also came with sticky rice and macaroni salad) was so filling that I barely touched the fries. This delicious smorgasbord was only 9 dollars! My colleague had the juicer, which is mahi mahi with cabbage slaw and spicy mayo. He also got the Hawaiian style fries. Topped with spicy mayo, sweet soy, house chili sauce, green onion, and sesame seed, this is an extravagant dish! He enjoyed it. My other colleague got spam musubi is spam and sweet soy on sticky rice, wrapped in seaweed. He says it's his favorite dish from there. Other dishes include kalua pork (Hawaiian bbq sauce), teriyaki chicken, grilled tofu, coconut shrimp, and katsu, which is panko fried pork with their house sauces. For a meal out of the ordinary, give Big Kahuna a try. They say they have the "second best fish sandwich in town!" (Charlie's claims the first spot).

We had reservations last night and got seated at one of the back tables past the bar, near the…read moreentrance to the kitchen. I had the Fish & Chips. It was enough for two people. My wife had a small Caesar Salad and cup of Chili. Our daughter ordered the small Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken. Everything we ordered was delicious. Service was good.

Solid food and experience here. Plenty of seating and a decent sized bar inside. Service stood out…read morehere, I eat on the road often and this was some of the best service I've had. Quick, attentive, friendly, and fun. Ordered the surf and turf burger, which had a crab cake on it. Incredible taste. Had some sort of remoulade sauce as well that was good.

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.

EVERYTHING! A wonderful little dive bar in Lexington, with one of the BEST grilled hamburgers I've…read moreever had!! The bowl of chili was amazingly flavorful. I wish I lived closer because I would be here all the time. I wish I had gotten the steak that is also grilled. In addition to the great food the service was impeccable! Keep up the great work and I'll be back when I'm in Lexington again.

We had a fun evening here one Saturday night while visiting Lexington. My fiancée and I had spent…read morethe day touring bourbon distilleries and were looking for somewhere lowkey with good food and good vibes. We stumbled upon Sidebar Grill while walking to downtown and based on the amount of people packed inside decided to give it a try. The only seats left were at the bar, which was fine with us, so we seated ourselves and ordered some beers. The bar tender and cook were super talkative and fun. While it took a while for us to get our food, we didn't care. We really enjoyed our time sitting there, making conversation, and watching the cook to his work. If you are in Lexington, I would recommend visiting this unassuming place, even if it's just for a drink. The staff is funny and down-to-earth, the food is really good, and the prices are nice compared to other dining options downtown. My only work of advice is, do not be the person to order chicken tenders and hold up everyone's dinner.

Very good food in an upscale setting. It was perfect place to celebrate birthday!…read more OLD FASHIONED was very good. Good bourbon with quality ingredients,b perfectly made. We started with an appetizer of BAKED GOAT CHEESE WITH ROLLS. It was really good. Cheese was typed with something like a maranera sauce. It was tasty but I would have preferred to out the tomato sauce. Enjoyed my SIDE SALAD which came with many toppings including bacon. I asked to leave the blue cheese off, which normally comes on it. The RIBS were out of this world!!! Melted off the bone. The BBQ sauce was phenominal. There were a ton of ribs. It is certainly a plate that could be shared. I took half home as leftovers. I selected the MAC AND CHEESE as my side. They have a version with pork, which sounds amazing, but decided it would be too much when paired with ribs. Super creamy and cheesy. Rich but not too rich. Staff was friendly and attentive, and contributed to the elegance of the evening.

Pros: Good location with free parking…read moreAmbiance is nice in sunroom area Friendly service Enjoyed the grilled Brie and truffle butter Cons: Caesar had dressing though I asked for it on the side Filets were under seasoned and over cooked Seafood tasted like it came out of a can My friend's steak had to be sent back 3x to be cooked correctly Pro tip: I was highly disappointed by this restaurant. To pay as much as we did, I expected so much more from the food. Perhaps the other dishes are better.

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.

We been here twice when passing through the area…read more Quirky. All food and beverage must be ordered at the bar. Despite this, service was quick! The burger was excellent. No sides are included so we added spatzel. It was very tasty but a bit pricey for the size. Excellent draft beer selection. We also tried a couple of the $10 beer cocktails. Refreshing but I think I'll stick to beer or wine next time.

The food has always been great and the service is really fast and good and it's always nice when…read moreeating inside.

This locals stop is price driven. Ordered a cheeseburger, chili dog with cheese, fries, and…read more strawberry shake. The burger started off wax paper pressed uniformly and put into a conveyor chain to cook. Ended up similar to McD cheeseburger except a nice piece of raw onion. The dogs had a slightly spicy and thick chilli and some liquid cheese. They were better than the burger. Fries were skinny and seasoned well. The shake was the mix type with the flavor of strawberry but no chunks.

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.

Sometimes you need a quiet night at our neighborhood bar, and we love using this as a meeting place…read morefor friends across the city! Enjoyed my (strong!) cosmos with the girls!