Good ribeye sandwich…read more Love how they present the food, toppings on the side and potato salad in their own separate containers. Keep cheese off the burger if they call it a burger (cheese only belongs on cheeseburgers), etc. Bit pricey at $13.77, sandwich with potato salad and sales tax (as of 2022).

I love small, locally owned restaurants and this one is becoming one of my favorites. The green…read morebeans taste almost like my Grandma used to make. The broccoli casserole is almost quiche-like and is very good. I struggle to decide between the sides every visit. The new hand cut fries are a great addition to the menu and I'm also really happy they added fountain Coca-Cola products and stopped serving the meals in styrofoam.

Visited from New Zealand after touring ale 8. Loved it. Sure there may be fancier establishments…read morewith maybe better food. Typical no frills American sports bar I would say. Eating good smoked bbq meat washed down with a cold Coors Light with the locals. What's not to like? Great food, beer, service. Good ole fashion USA.

The food is good but could be a lot better. I wanted the mushrooms but was told they were out. The…read morepotato skins were overcooked and was very dry. The chicken wings and banana peppers were very very salty. You don't have to pour the salt on it.

First visit today, initiated by comments on-line. New place operating in location previously…read moreoccupied by Beech Springs and the distillery. The place was jumping....for a reason... it was GREAT! Friendly & attentive service, good lunch choices. We had their version of Philly Cheesesteaks...outstanding! Came with house-made chips, also very good. Also had a terrific loaded baked potato and (believe it or not) a salad bar that looked fresh and worth a try. We loved it and will return!

Went here mid-Saturday afternoon. Not busy. Helped ourselves to a table. Draft limited to bad…read moredomestics. Overpriced cocktails. If you're looking for a sandwich or a potato, good call. Otherwise save yourself $30 per head and head elsewhere.

Visited while traveling for work during #LexBurgerWeek. Starting with the ambiance, the restaurant…read morewas clean and when I arrived at 5:30 it was not very busy. By the time I left at 6:30 it was packed with a wait of ~10 people. I sat at the bar and the bartender was attentive and friendly. The menu seems very diverse with a lot of delicious sounding options. The beer menu is on the back with a QR code. As it was Burger Week, I went with their Signature Burger for $7 with a side of tots. The burger was a Spicy Pimento Burger with bacon jam, pickles, and lettuce. The burger was 4oz which was a great size to fill you up but not make you overly full. The burger was not overly seasoned and didn't have a ton of flavor, however the combination of toppings really enhanced the flavor and made it delicious. The tots were perfectly crisp and the Cajun seasoning really enhanced them nicely. All 4 of the beers in the flight were tasty but not overly powerful. Of the 4, the Tart and Tempered was the best as a light sour. I would recommend a visit and look forward to trying some other menu items.

Nice place for a solid meal. We all had burgers and enjoyed them. The staff were friendly. The…read moreplace has a slightly elevated sports bar vibe. I'm sure it's a favorite place for beer drinkers, because they serve many kinds of beer, but I don't drink alcohol and still enjoyed stopping in for pub grub.

This place is a sold 4 stars. We have bean coming here since the beginning but it has probably been…read moreabout 3 years since we came here last. First of all, I don't remember their salsa being so amazing! The salsa recipe is the best I have had in a long time. In general I order typical American Mexican dishes and all the Mexican restaurants are pretty similar in my opinion. I typically don't think that there is one that is remarkably different than the others. This one is a solid choice.

My family has been coming to this location for many years. It is always clean, bathrooms are clean…read more We are always greeted with smiles. We love the staff, our service is always outstanding. We have been to many other mexican restaurants but to me, no where can compare to Pepe's. Quality food that is consistently great every single time. Never a bad meal!

My wife and I always try to stop by Columbia Steakhouse when we're in town. Today, I'm sure glad we…read moredid. As usual, we both got their Nighthawk special which is a large steak floating in garlic butter, a huge baked potato and a Diego salad. Though my first steak came out a bit overcooked and I had to have them remake it, the final result was fantastic. Both steaks were thick, hot and flavorfu, just as I remember. The potato was not only hot, it came with a quarter stick of butter on the side and a large cup of sour cream on the side - both of which made the very flaky potatoe heavenly. They also have very good rolls which were not real hot today but were still very good. The decor continues to be on the used side with the seats being lumpy, but the food could not have been better. I hope the return again and again to the Columbia Steakhouse.

When a business trip brought my wife and me to Lexington, Kentucky, we needed a restaurant that…read morecould deliver both efficiency and quality--somewhere we could enjoy an excellent meal without lingering for hours. Columbia Steakhouse proved to be exactly what we were looking for, and then some. Located in the heart of Lexington, Columbia Steakhouse exudes an understated elegance that's perfect for business travelers. The atmosphere strikes that ideal balance: upscale enough to feel special, but relaxed enough that you're not overly formal. The lighting is warm and sophisticated, and the noise level allows for easy conversation--a detail that business diners always appreciate. Our server immediately understood our time constraints and moved things along seamlessly without making us feel rushed. This kind of professional service is rare and deeply appreciated when you're on a tight schedule. I ordered the 14-ounce ribeye, cooked medium-rare, and it was a masterclass in steakhouse execution. The exterior had a beautiful char that provided a subtle smoky flavor, while the interior was perfectly pink and remarkably tender. The marbling throughout ensured every bite was rich and flavorful. What impressed me most was the quality of the beef itself--you could tell this was prime cut meat, properly aged and prepared by someone who knows their craft. The steak came with their signature steak butter, a compound butter with herbs that melted luxuriously over the hot meat, adding another layer of richness without overwhelming the beef's natural flavor. My sides were equally impressive: a loaded baked potato with all the fixings, cooked until the skin was crispy and the interior fluffy, and their grilled asparagus, which had a perfect char and snap to it. My wife chose the filet mignon paired with a lobster tail, and from her first bite, I knew she'd made the right choice. The filet was butter-tender--the kind of cut that practically melts on your tongue. Cooked to a perfect medium, it had that delicate, almost velvety texture that only a properly prepared filet can achieve. The peppercorn sauce she added complemented the beef beautifully without overpowering its subtle flavor. The lobster tail was equally outstanding. Perfectly cooked (no easy feat, as lobster can go from perfect to rubbery in seconds), it was sweet, succulent, and generously portioned. It arrived already butterflied and brushed with drawn butter, making it easy to enjoy. She paired her entrée with the garlic mashed potatoes, which were creamy and indulgent, and the Caesar salad, which featured crisp romaine, house-made dressing, and fresh parmesan. Columbia Steakhouse understands that business travelers value efficiency. From appetizer to dessert, our meal was perfectly paced--we never felt rushed, but we also never experienced those frustrating gaps where you're waiting unnecessarily. Despite being on a schedule, we took advantage of their bourbon selection (we were in Kentucky, after all), and the staff provided excellent recommendations. The bread service deserves special mention--warm, crusty rolls with whipped butter arrived promptly and were outstanding. Small touches like this set great steakhouses apart from good ones. While we were focused on our entrées given our time constraints, we couldn't resist sharing their chocolate lava cake for dessert. It arrived warm with a molten center, accompanied by vanilla ice cream--a perfect sweet ending to an exceptional meal. The Bottom Line Columbia Steakhouse demonstrated why it's a Lexington institution. The quality of both our meals was outstanding, the service was professional and attentive, and the restaurant accommodated our business travel timeline without compromising the experience. The prices reflect the premium quality--this is not a budget option--but for a special business dinner or important client meeting, the investment is absolutely worth it. Whether you're a local or just passing through on business, Columbia Steakhouse delivers on every front. We left satisfied, impressed, and already planning a return visit the next time work brings us to the Bluegrass State. Highly recommended for business travelers, special occasions, or anyone who appreciates expertly prepared steak in a refined yet welcoming atmosphere.

Cash Only, but awesome biker bar dive atmosphere with great food and great prices. It gets very…read morebusy as the evening progresses. Lots of outdoor seating.

This was a cute little dive. It was a little pricey, but had pretty good food and the drinks were…read morevery good. The bartender/waitress was the only one working and was also cooking, but it still didn't take terribly long. This place is cash only so be aware of that.

This was the best breakfast we've had in a long time. Everything was incredibly flavorful, and the…read morefood came out as it was ready, so every dish was hot, fresh, and delicious. The prices were very inexpensive and the service was great. Highly recommend!

My friend ordered a cheese omelette but he wanted veggies in it as well. When it came I noted how…read moreHUGE it was. The flavor matched the size. I ordered the sausage and two eggs; the sausage was delicious, not over-cooked as one finds often; the eggs were also HUGE -- I wondered if they were from a duck or ostrich. The service was excellent, prompt, friendly. It's a small diner but the atmosphere is that of a family restaurant. On top of all that, the prices were excellent. Highly recommend!