This has always been my go to for visitors - a great local example of southern food with good options for everyone. Let me start by saying that the service is, and has always been, fantastic. Friendly, attentive, and thoughtful. Unforntutely, the food has changed. Bland, bland, bland. It is like the land that seasoning forgot. Fully appreciate limiting salt but that does not mean that we have to eliminate depth of flavor across the board. The breading was completely void of any flavor and every veggie side was just plain boring. There is just only so much you can do at the table with salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Sad to lose this go-to option. read more

Food is good, but the atmosphere is less than to be desired. Very little lighting and the seating was incredibly uncomfortable, especially for someone like me who has screws placed in their hip and pelvis, zero cushioning on the hard wood seats. Needed a Motrin after leaving the building. As for the food itself it was quite tasty, and service was friendly, though I found the prices to be a little high, though it is homemade and tasted fresh, so depending on how you look at it, does make up for the price in some aspects. Overall I give Ramsay's Dinner a 7 out of 10. read more

The traditional Ruben is our favorite. It's amazing. Great service, great food. Our favorite lunch spot. 10/10. The atmosphere is lively and comfortable. read more

We loved this place! We started our meal by having milkshakes. When we ordered them, our waitress mentioned that each shake had 8 scoops of ice cream in it! They were excellent! For our entree, we ordered a fried chicken platter to share. Each of us had a breast & we shared the 3 sides. The chicken was delicious. For one of our sides we ordered the corn oysters, which were sort of like flat corn fritters & were very good. For another side we ordered deep fried corn on the cob, which my husband gobbled down. We also had mac & cheese, which was good too. read more

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Best hamburger in Lexington. They blend their steak trimmings into the meat for added flavor. A medium cooked mushroom/swiss cheese burger is my go to order. Kudos to Ramsey's. read more

Fantastic atmosphere. Our waitress Sadie was very helpful and provided great insight. Food was hot and fresh. Definitely recommend will visit again. The livers were liver lickin good!! Grammy would love these!! read more

Ramsey's Diner - Lexington - Cajun catfish, green beans, fried corn, mashed potatoes with creamed gravy. Yummy hush puppies. Mmm good - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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This is a country restaurant... the first time I ate here I was 7 (57 years old now) with my granddad. Sitting at the bar (at 7) eating pimento cheese sandwiches and bagged chips. At that time it was the last store going out of town. 2 gas pumps, country store staples and they had a full bar with sandwiches, homemade soups ect. I fondly remember watching granddad smoking Kent's, and drinking curry sark( not his brand but what they had) with this in mind I stopped in today. The food was comforting and the beer was cold. I had the hot brown, An open faced turkey ham sandwich with tomato covered in bechemel sauce and topped with cheddar cheese and bacon. It was exactly what I needed on a cold rainy day. Staff was nice and attentive. They have an excellent selection of pies with meringue to stunning levels. I didn't have pie today but yeah it's pie. The worst meal I've ever had at Ramseys was fantastic. The decor is pretty much old country store because... it used to be an old country store. Very relaxed and casual. They have several other locations in town but this will always be ramseys to me read more

Ramsey's Diner - Lexington - The bar, it's a full bar now - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Great restaurant and service. Management knows how to run a restaurant. Great food and service

The best place to go if you love vegetables. They have a variety I've never seen before. And their prices are very reasonable.

Ramsey's is a perfect spot for casual, fun dining. The location is easy to access and offers lots of parking. The fare is anything from chicken livers to burgers and though prices are moderately high the portions are generous and well worth the asking price. Save room for pie, Ramsey's has a huge selection of perfect pies for dessert. This is a regular dining spot for me, I often take visiting friends and family to Ramsey's because I know we will enjoy a friendly atmosphere, great service and awesome food. read more

A really excellent spot for some classic southern food! This was my first time at Ramsey's and it was really nice. The service was friendly and efficient, even during a Friday rush! The inside is quaint and simple, and the food was flavorful and well prepared! We enjoyed our meals a lot - the buffalo fried chicken was zippy and had a great crunch! My fiancé ordered the Cajun catfish and loved it as well, his sides were also well made and super tasty! We didn't have space for pie (but we will have to come back for some because it looked spectacular!). Overall, we had a lovely experience and I look forward to coming back again! read more

Ramsey's Diner - Lexington - Cajun fried catfish with three sides: fried okra, coleslaw, and apple fritters! - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Ramsey's was absolutely slammed when we opted to go there for dinner. I got the Meat & 3 option. I chose beef filet, okra, mac n' cheese, and mashed potatoes with gravy. For as much as people love this place I'm afraid it didn't do much for me. The meat cuts were fantastic but I found the side dishes to be bland. I did order a slice of pie for dessert and that was fantastic! read more

Ramsey's Diner - Lexington - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The food used to be above the norm but I'm afraid it's slipping. We've been customers for as long as I can remember. We've visited all locations at one time or another. Our fav is Hamburg! Our original fav was downtown before it closed years ago. The food and service is having a hard time. I've been ill since Jan. 24' and order take out 5-7!days a week. Ramsey's was on the list, but the last two times I've ordered I got more than I bargained for. I liked the chicken and dumplings but I had to pick out bones and cartilage from the soup. Not appetizing!! Plus I've been asking for and receiving a small container of just the broth or soup ? until the last two times as well. The soup they send is dry. I don't want just dough. So my view of this restaurant is in jeopardy. Not sure it's worth trying again. I hate that! read more

Fast service. Great burger and fries. The chocolate milkshake was generous and satisfying.

So many great entrees and sides. My favorites are the chicken livers and buffalo chicken salad with bleu cheese dressing. Good southern cooking and the sides are as good as the mains. read more

I went with a friend of mine at her suggestion. Super glad we went! Service was phenomenal. The food was incredible. Very relaxing atmosphere. Definitely will return! read more

The service was the only good thing about this restaurant; my waitress was an absolute angel sent from heaven. She was the only thing that made this meal bearable. When my food got to the table, it was overcooked, and my burger tasted like char. The dining room was nice and cool, but there was a smell of mildew at the window I was sitting next to. Maybe this was a circumstantial thing, but I wouldn't give this place a try. Fun Fact: my 22-year-old brother got a 13-year-old pregnant and paid for the abortion 2 years ago, and we aren't allowed to bring it up at family events. read more

Great lunch today! Everything was perfect! Our server (Laura I think) was attentive and I never ran out of iced tea! Hot Brown looked perfect! My fried chicken, mashed potatoes and white gravy was unbeatable and the fried green tomatoes hit the spot! Always go here when in Lexington! read more

Without a doubt, my favorite restaurant in the Lexington area. A wide variety of menu items to please the pickiest eaters. The fried green tomatoes are amazing. Perhaps the best that I have ever had. Served with cocktail sauce (which I thought was a little weird until I tried it). My go-to favorite is their Kentucky Hot Brown. I am quite the connoisseur of hot browns and this is one of the best! Generous amounts of turkey and country ham. A plate full of deliciousness! My wife had the Catfish which was a huge serving of Catfish filet, hush puppies and 2 sides of your choice. No matter what you order, you will not be disappointed. For dessert, we had their coconut cream pie. Oh my gosh! This pie is to die for! There are a few locations and no matter which one you visit, you will have an excellent meal every time. read more

If you're looking for a home cooked southern meal then this is the place. The fried chicken was great, the pan catfish was fire, little small tho. Fried banana peppers and tomato's were crispy, everyone was satisfied. read more

Ramsey's is tons of fun and very delicious, if you have guests from up north they will love the chance to try a few southern delicacies but nothing here is too exotic. It won't scare them and the staff is extra-nice and helpful. read more

Food was excellent and consistent. 10 top and the restaurant was in disarray more dirty tables than clean 50 dirty glasses on the bar. Staff standing around on the phone. Mr. Ramsey would throw a fit. New place is nice though, just need to tighten everything up. read more

Very good service from Isaiah! We enjoyed the grilled chicken salads (lots of options) and the 2/1 margaritas! Fun atmosphere and conveniently located. We will return. read more

Always a favorite, and the Hot Brown did NOT disappoint; it was as good as I remembered it from several years ago. But the pie on the other hand, was not up to par. We took home the coconut cream and butterscotch, but when we tried them, they tasted like too much flour had been added. I couldn't finish the butterscotch. Service was great, as usual, and the ambiance is that of a diner, quirky and fun. read more

I was told that I HAVE to get a Hot Brown in Kentucky and HAVE to go to Ramsey's in Lexington! I sat at the bar and really wish I had gotten the bartender's name because she was so sweet and nice. I learned a Hot Brown has ham, bacon and turkey which means modifications when you don't eat pork. I went with the vegetarian version with turkey which was so good I even liked the zucchini which like never happens. I asked why it's called a Hot Brown since it's more white than brown and learned the dish was created at the Brown Hotel (that makes sense). They also have great fries And I ordered a Black Bottom Banana Pie. It was really flavorful but a bit dry, the portion size is really big so it became bfast the next day. read more

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Always good food. This has been a long time favorite of mine. Love the casual atmosphere and eclectic design inside. They don't take themselves too seriously but they seriously always serve great food. read more

Ramsey's Diner - Lexington - Award winning food! Service to match!! - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I had the Hot Mari, which was basically a French Dip. It was good. A friend had the Hot Brown, which was very good, unique and large enough to feed two. In fact, he and his wife shared it and still had some to pass around so the table could try. The reason I might rate lower is because of the atmosphere. We were seated in the "patio", which felt like a church revival tent. The drink machine and service stand were all out in the open. The interior didn't seem a lot nicer as we walked through. Also, our server wasn't very pleasant. Not rude, but not personable either. read more

Food was delicious & service was perfect I will return for another delicious dinner! Thanks

The food was great and definitely had that homey comfort food feeling to it. All the employees were so nice and attentive. The restaurant has that welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel at home. read more

Ramsey's fit the bill for an affordable southern style dinner. We had the fried chicken breasts with three sides (mashed potatoes, kale greens, and fried okra) and the veggie plate where you pick four sides (sautéed spinach, okra/corn/tomatoes, fried green tomatoes, and green beans). The fried chicken was boneless and juicy, but a bit bland and could've used more seasoning. Fried green tomatoes were a tad sweet which was surprisingly good (and I'm not a fan of sweet food unless it's dessert). Fried okra was good as well. Veggie plate came with cornbread which was dry and over baked. On the table is a delicious and addicting condiment: vinegar in a clear plastic squeeze bottle with a jalapeño. It paired great with fried chicken, kale greens, and just about everything we had. Overall, a good place for southern food with no frills. read more

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Service is always consistent and food is super yummy. Chicken and dumplings my favorite!!

Half of our family got the buffalo chicken sandwich (said it was the best chicken sandwich they've had in their life) & the other have got the fried bologna sandwiches. It was also really good. read more

Just the best home cooked meal ever with their famous Hot Browns, fresh vegetables, fried green tomatoes, and deep fried pickles. Wish I was closer!!! read more

Great place to eat for good southern cooking. Service is excellent. Try the 5 egg breakfast, tastes great

A friend recommended we try Ramsey's while we were in town. Good recommendation! This is a diner serving home-cooked comfort foods. I tried the veggie hot brown sandwich. It was very tasty, but there was no way I could eat all the cheese! My hubby got the pork chops and veggies. He enjoyed every bite. If you are looking for food like your mama or grandma used to make, look no further. We have happy tummies! read more

Ramsey's Diner - Lexington - Pork tenderloin, creamed corn, fried okra, and sautéed spinach. - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I have always been satisfied until the last visit on Sunday. First of all, we sat at table after being seated for 15 minutes waiting on our waitress. Then we finally received our Luke warm food. We asked for some hot fries because they were not even warm. Then we never received a refill for our drinks. Here is what got me, the big black hair that was on my food. The manager took my meal off, I almost puked in the floor and now I wished I hadn't held it back after the attitude that the waitress gave us! She was very rude and let me know she was busy and doing the best she can do. Good luck to you and your family if you decide to go there. read more

Stopped here a few nights ago while traveling. Excellent service and food. The catfish I had was awesome, came with veggies that I don't remember what I got but they were good and really good coleslaw. Portions pretty large, make sure you save room for dessert, I had the sour cherry pie it was good, next time I'll have the apple pie! read more

Stopped here tonight for supper with my mother and my wife. I will tell you Ramsey's never disappoints if you like good home style cooking and friendly service with a small town feel, this is the place for you!!! I had theCajun catfish and I will have it again. It was flaky and not overpowering of spice it hit the spot. My wife had the yogurt chicken and she was quite happy with it. But I will say the freshly cooked vegetables and I'm not a big vegetable eater, was the best part of the meal. The deep fried corn on the cob was awesome. My wife had the fried green tomatoes and the portion was so large all three of us could not eat at all. read more

Ramsey's Diner - Lexington - Cajun catfish sandwich, corn and french fries. - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I've eaten at two of the other locations in town and everything was good at both locations. At this one, we ordered two different meals and they were both bland. The waitress was not very personable to us. The salad is a joke, it is just lettuce with a few little carrots in it. If you you want the salad to actually have stuff in it, you have to pay an additional $3.50. My stomach was messed up for two days after eating at this location. read more

New place to try right down the road from Amber's sisters. The food was amazing and you can twll home cooked. I tried a petite hot brown and side of Mac and cheese. The food was legit homemade. The fried okra you can tell was shaken in a bag of flowrr/salt/pepper and then fried like grandmother cooked it. Mac and cheese was made with real cheeae,, not processed like Velveeta. The grilled yogurt chicken was very tender with oodles of flavor. Had my first Hot Brown and it was yummy and cheesy... I love cheese. The combo pie (peanut butter and fudge brownie is a must try. Servicewas great and staff were so friendly. They have a few locations in the area.. Ramsey's is a definite must try. read more

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