We had such a great experience at Ketch Seafood Bar & Grill! We were greeted and seated by the…read moregeneral manager, who took the time to show us the specials board and explain the fresh, locally sourced sides--including produce from a local farmer. We ordered raw oysters, fish and chips, chicken tenders, and fresh-sliced tomatoes. Everything was fantastic, and the service was excellent from start to finish. You can really tell they care about both the food and the experience. I completely forgot to take pictures of our food because we were too busy enjoying it! Ketch is definitely a new go-to for us when we're visiting UK's campus, which is just a short drive away. We'll absolutely be back!

Packed Friday night crowd for a restaurant that's been open about 40 years. Good signs so far…read more Quickly seated although thought there was going to be a 15 minute wait, which would have been fine. Multiple specials from drinks to appetizers, dinners, and desserts. Atmosphere was quite loud due to the acoustics and everything is hard surfaces. Including chairs. I like a comfortable chair instead of the 'we're going to make it so hard you won't out stay your welcome'. Service was very good and prices equally reasonable especially for the amount of food served. We weren't starving, but had a full to-go box between our two meals. The food was in the average category even though everything was well prepared and presented. (Hot/fresh). Just not a lot of flavor. Hush puppies decent but not much taste. Coconut fried shrimp about the same. Had to use the dipping sauce for flavor. Fries are fries. Cheese grits not very tasty and were bland sprinkled with a little cheese. Thicker than mortar! Key lime pie was excellent despite I'm not sure if they used key limes. Appears homemade with some actual zest on top. Although not 'limey' enough, good crust and custard base. Atmosphere-3. Food-3. Service-4. Value-4. I'd go back and probably try less fried food. Could be they haven't changed the oil frequently enough.

Good Service. Good Food…read more We like the Shrimp Tacos, and the Devil's Pass Pasta. We eat here often. No complaints. Highly recommend!

I've got to say we were so excited to see the menu here and the catering, a dietary restrictions,…read moreespecially for the many that our family has. Our waitress and Manager were fantastic and we were very excited. However, the food was average at best. The brussels sprouts we had were very mushy. I think they were sitting under a big tinfoil pan and hot light for a while. The salmon I had was fine but nothing special. I would recommend it over some of the other chain restaurants but if there's something local near where you're at, I would definitely skip it.

I started doing my reviews in this order: The Appeal…read moreThe Bad (?) The Good I consider myself some what of a seafood boil "snob" being that I lived in Las Vegas around some of the best restaurants in the world and have had seafood all over the country. There isn't any seafood in the small town I live in so every time I go out of town for work I stop to get seafood. The appeal of the Storming Crab: this place is located just down from the Fayette Mall which use to be a booming shopping center. The restaurant has a HUGE Fiberglass Crab on the outside of the building and hip graffiti painting outside. Inside the restaurant reminds you of being on a ship if it was autographed by everyone you know. The host was nice and so was my server who was super sweet. The Bad (?): I had been here a few times before and remember being disappointed because of the butter reminded me of the jug of melted popcorn butter instead of real melted butter. - However this time it didn't taste that way so I'm not sure if they changed it but it really won me back as a customer. The Good: Something I did find today that I have never found before is their seafood bread! I don't know what kind of witchcraft it is but it is one of the best things I've had. Think cheddar bay biscuits x100! Overall the Storming Crab is a solid choice. As someone who is a seafood person, if you get a boil, and know how to peel seafood, get the head ON shrimp vs. the head off- it should be fresher and more meat.

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.

This is the place I do t have to question if the meal will be good or not. It's always good!…read more Meeting a friend tomorrow because of that consistency.

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.

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

First off, wait staff was very nice. Drinks from the bar were okay, definitely not the worst…read morechocolate martini I've ever had but definitely not the best. For our appetizer, we had the beef tartare, it was also just okay. We didn't even finish half of it. The star of the dish was the rye crisp, unfortunately. For our entree we had the baked rigatoni and the pork tenderloin. The pork tenderloin dish was delicious and so was the rigatoni. That was a plus. It was extremely loud in the restaurant. Be prepared to yell at your table partner. Between the amount of people talking loudly (I assume to attempt to talk over the loud music) and the music, and being seated really near other people, having a conversation was difficult. So don't go with anyone who is hard of hearing with background noise (my husband lol). Food took a little longer than what I'd prefer to come out. The restaurant itself had a great vibe and decorations were cute.

Out of towner here! Walked from my B&B with friends to get lunch. We walked up to the counter to…read moreorder our food. I ordered the "Salad Supper," which was absolutely delicious. Fantastic salad! it had kale, microgreens, black eyed peas, sweet potato salad, chickpeas and avocados. There was supposed to be a superfood slaw on the salad as well but I asked for that to be on the side. Then I added grilled shrimp. This salad was so good! One friend ordered the same salad and another friend ordered the Shrimp Po-Boy. Everyone enjoyed their food. We were able to sit at an outdoor table and loved being outdoors in the sunshine.

I have Waxed poetic about Smithtown's fish and chips on numerous occasions, but today, I am sharing…read morelove for their hush puppies... Golden hush puppy-- crisp shell, tender heart of corn, Smithtown's perfect bite.

Made this delicious shrimp jambalaya with the gulf shrimp I bought today at LSF. Absolutely…read moredelicious, huge, tender shrimp! He even took off the heads and cleaned them for us! I also grabbed some amazing smoked salmon to bring home and quickly dug into that as well. We will be eating large for the next few days! Love visiting this shop and checking all the yummy foods they offer. Picked up a delicious jar of cocktail sauce too!

Great food and service . I had the halibut and it was amazing. Everything was laid out nice.read more

Pearl's Pizza! Amazing! The pizza menu is diverse and unique which I am always looking for. 4 of us…read moregirls went. We split 2 pizzas and a breadstick. We were all happy & full after. I tried the Zillamina "Spanish Rose Wine" (rosè) & COL DI LUNA Flora Prosecco. Rosè was my favorite! It's a small place but lively. Definitely recommend reservations. I will be coming back! I'm glad Lexington has Pearl's Pizza!

Want to try a mysterious, intimate, hip hole-in-the-wall elevated pizzeria with delicious…read moreappetizers and diverse drinks that makes you feel like you've just popped into a hidden gem pizza place in New York? This is Pearl's Pizza in a nutshell. Unique toppings on thin crust pizzas that cater to a variety of diets and preferences. The servers are so nice and explanatory and if you're having trouble deciding, you can legit say "surprise me" and the chef will just make you whatever they're feeling haha. All my friends and I love Pearl's

I think I've found my newest favorite restaurant in Lexington! Old Bourbon Country (OBC) Kitchen,…read moreis a showstopper! This place is a must for anyone local if you haven't been, and if you're not local, it's seriously worth the trip! There are so many great things I can say about OBC, the service is phenomenal; professional, amazing recommendations, and they go out of their way to give you an unforgettable experience! Their bourbon selection is fantastic; they're guaranteed to have everything you'd want and even some things you haven't tried or been able to find anywhere else. The food is on another level! Starting with with bacon in the glass for the table is a must! This gives you a taste of the quality to come and the peanut butter accompaniment that comes with it works so well! The depth of flavor in the Cola-Braised Short Rib Tacos is unreal & even their rolls are amazing! The Ribeye is cooked to your exact liking; is a very high quality cut, and has a delicious seasoning which is the differentiator for me that makes this one of my favorite steaks I've had in a very long time! I could go on & on, but you need to experience it for yourself!

Nice, casual dining spot with an amazing bourbon selection! Staff were very helpful and hospitable…read more Can't go wrong with the elote dip. Braised short rib was fantastic especially with the Mastadon cocktail - a variation of an old fashioned with walnut bitters.

I had let them know when booking the reservation that it was for my wife's birthday dinner. When we…read morearrived at the hostess station, they told my wife Happy Birthday. As requested, we were seated on the bar side of the restaurant so we could hear the live Jazz music. Our server also acknowledged my wife's birthday after we were seated. She did a fantastic job taking care of us. We started off with cocktails. I had the Russell's Reserve Black Manhattan and my wife had the Ketel One Dirty Martini. For our entrees, I had the Scampi Fra Diavolo and my wife had the Risotto Crostaceo. Both were excellent. For dessert, my wife was served a complimentary slice of Red Velvet Cake with a lighted candle. It was a perfect way to end the evening. This has been our special occasion restaurant for 20 plus years. I'm so glad we found this place all those years ago.

For the past ten years we've made a tradition of visiting a dear friend in Lexington while…read moretraveling south. Sometimes it's just a one-night stop, sometimes a few days, but we always take her out for a proper dinner. This trip, arriving from Chicago and following my chiropractor's enthusiastic recommendation, we chose Giuseppe's, and it turned out to be a very lovely evening. The space is warm and inviting, with plenty of wood, cozy lighting, and an impressive display of bourbons and wines that immediately sets a welcoming tone. We started with gnocchi and mozzarella alla milanese. The gnocchi were nicely al dente and the paired sauces complemented each other well. My husband and I shared the daily special, halibut with a light creamy caper sauce. The fish leaned slightly overcooked, but the flavors were still very enjoyable, and the Brussels sprouts were perfectly done. Our friend ordered the fettuccine Alfredo, and after one bite I understood her happiness... rich, creamy, and comforting. Dessert became a celebration: a Spumoni Bomba (three gelatos wrapped in a chocolate shell) and a warm maple cake with ice cream that was honestly sinful in the best way. Our server, Tim, didn't make the strongest first impression but warmed up quickly becoming attentive and pleasant. Cocktails could use a little more polish, my Old Fashioned was a bit harsh, and I was surprised a Boulevardier wasn't available despite a Negroni being on the menu and bourbon well represented. Overall, a very good experience and a wonderful dinner with friends, not bad at all for just a brief stop in town.