I decided on Charlie's for myLenten lunch. The catfish sandwich with two huge filets on a whole…read morewheat bun was delish. Hot and crispy, I slathered it with the Ken's tartar sauce. Charlie's is carry out only, so I drove to the nearby Henry Clay Estate and sat on a bench to eat my sandwich, accompanied by lots of squirrels and robins. Spring is in the air. 36

I think this one of my favorite fish places in Lexington. I have been going here for several years…read more I know management has changed, but the quality of the food is still the same. I went in a few months ago and was disappointed appointed by the portions. This visit, I think I was totally compensated with the amount of food I received. I was unable to see the fish with the amount of fries I received. I did not the larger size of fries that were served in past but the new ones are ok. The only negative was that they put my bread on top of the hot steamy fries and fish. Overall, still a good experience. I would definitely recommend trying them again for the first time.

Today we drove to Irvine and had lunch at Backstreet Grub. It was hard to decide what to get from…read morethe menu, but we started with their fried banana Perrier appetizer. These are cut into rings , then battered and deep fried and served with ranch dressing. Probably some of the best banana pepper rings I have had in a very long time! Looking around I saw others who had ordered the burger (which looked really good) and another person had a very fresh looking salad. Others had the fish dinner,and we both decided on the fish sandwich for our lunch. You can choose from either battered or breaded whitefish. So, we ordered one of each! The sandwich came with crinkle cut french fries. There were other options that could be substituted for the fries. Also came with 2 hush puppies. The sandwiches were huge! Probably 12" long with a generous piece of fish on a fresh bun. Came with lettuce, onion, pickle, and a ripe slices of red tomato. The fish was cooked perfectly and was very flavorful. The breaded fish may have been a little heavy on black pepper, but not overbearing. If I was super picky, the bun would have been better if it were slightly toasted on the grill, but that's just a personal preference. One thing it was missing was tartar sauce (and you know me--some hot sauce). But overall, this was a very delicious sandwich and others said the same thing we did when they sat the sandwiches on our table. In unison, we all said, "Oh Wow!" It was a good thing that I was very hungry, because I was somehow able to eat it all, but next time, we will order one sandwich, cut it in half, and order an extra side of extra crispy french fries. Next door is The Hippie Hut where (if you have room) can stop by and get a delicious shaved ice or hand dipped ice cream. I fully recommend Backstreet Grub and we will be back real soon!

Food was hot and great! I was very disappointed with drive…read morethru. When I got home. Ordered 4 piece fish & Fry Had to order 3pc and add 4th easy enough. I requested at drive thru menu board extra tartar and a couple cocktail sauce. At drive thru window girl askedi if I needed any sauces. I asked for extra. Tartar and a couple Cocktail Sauce. I got 3 small packets of Tartar and 2 Cocktail. With 4 pieces of fish would have liked at least 4 or 5 Tartar. Sorry I really like Tartar. 3 napkins greasy fish.

Today I visited this store with a couple girlfriends and the service and staff were friendly and…read morewent above and beyond to take care of us and our needs. 2 of us got the 2pc fish dinner and the other got a chicken dinner . Everything was hot and fresh and tasted so good . There were lots of customers in the restaurant and everyone seemed to be happy and have good experiences. I will definitely be returning in the future. I have ordered DoorDash from here in the past but today was the best by far .

Came out for a ladies' brunch at Carson's Food & Drink and the vibe was elegant. Same menu you know…read moreand love, but the decor gives it a more elevated, Southern-chic feel. I loved my burger it was cooked to perfection, and that over-easy egg on top was chef's kiss. The Bloody Mary was just okay (I don't have many to compare it to), but the toppings especially the candied bacon were delicious. Service was great too our server was quick, attentive, and on top of everything.

Great service and really good meal…read more Host was on point and waiter is a true pro! Grits were strange to me, but hey-you can't love everything! The smothered chicken and biscuits on the brunch menu was pretty darn good! Place is clean and nice! Our waiter was a true professional-warm, friendly and knowledgeable without being pushy or fake. Good experience for sure.

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!

20% tip added no matter what. We normally do a 20% tip anyway but the service was bad and we don't…read morelike being forced to give a 20% tip in this case.

Very good food, good drinks too, definitely good for deaf social there. The waitress knew some…read morelanguage and was good in communication on order.

We were in town for Scarefest and wanted to find a new restaurant, and after checking around we…read morefound Drake's. We walked in and although they were busy, we were seated right away. It was chilly outside so it was a nice surprise when the young lady asked if we wanted to sit by the fireplace. Yes, please!! It was so comfy and warm right there. Our waitress came right over and was so sweet and attentive. I ordered their morning glory burger with the salsa on the side and a salad, and the hubby ordered a cheeseburger with fries. The wait was short and the food was excellent! They forgot to put the salsa on the side for my burger, but it was very good anyway. I'm really starting to enjoy burgers with eggs on them. The salad was enormous! I thought they made a mistake and brought me a $10.00 salad, but no. It was so huge I couldn't finish it, which was a shame because it was so delicious. My hubby said that his was the best burger he's had in a very long time. We were able to leave quickly after finishing our meal since the waitresses carry portable card readers with them and they check you out right at the table which is so very convenient. When we're back next year for Scarefest we will keep Drake's on our radar!

I wasn't sure what to expect from this place. It's hidden almost like a speakeasy, tucked away…read morebehind Arcadium bar, and the reservation system is quirky, almost exclusive (this place does offer a monthly membership option, but it's limited availability). Favor is the passion project of chef Wyatt Sarbacker and features a small rotating menu. While the burgers and empanadas are always on the menu, other items change seasonally or according to availability. Wyatt prides himself and Favor on using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients and building an eco friendly, environmentally sustainable culinary experience. The space is intimate, mostly counter seating aside from one large community dining table in the adjoining room, but it's bright and welcoming. The kitchen is completely open and you can see everything Wyatt is doing as he prepares your meal. And this is an impressive one man show! It amazed us how Wyatt made it look easy (though I'm sure it's not). He was preparing multiple dishes from multiple orders simultaneously and delivered them promptly at a great pace that allowed us to enjoy each dish without feeling hurried. We ate almost every dish on the menu. Dish sizes vary, some small, some larger, but it worked out wonderfully that there were three of us, as we could eat in a tapas style, sharing all of the tasty foods. The empanadas were first, and come with a rotating sauce accompaniment. They were soft and hot, and the filling was delicious. I can't remember the filling, but I remember black beans were involved, and it was actually one of my favorite dishes. Such a compact, juicy, savory bite. We also had the lion's mane mushroom, made with pea shoots, lemon, and creole mustard. This is a mushroom served like a crab cake. You could really taste the earthy mushroom flavor and the creole mustard was the perfect addition. We also had the crispy Brussels, made with shishito peppers, onion, and maple miso dressing. Wyatt did Brussels sprouts incredibly well. Often you go to a place and they are burnt or charred and have that taste. These were cooked to perfection and had a smoky, yet sweet taste. And who could resist a giant plate of fries? These fries are fresh cut potatoes and my dinner companion compared them to the famous "Five Guys" fries that everyone raves about. The true star here is the curry ketchup. No ordinary ketchup, this thrills the tastebuds. We were excited to hear that Wyatt will hopefully be releasing some of his own sauces soon. We also had the cheeseburger, which is a smashburger. I have complained about the smashburger trend endlessly, as I tend to like a thick, medium burger. But this burger was VERY good. Melted with cheese, on his HOMEMADE buns, this one gets a pass as "one of the good ones." We finished up with chocolate chunk cookies, which were served hot with ooey gooey melted chocolate chips. Made with rye flower and bittersweet chocolate, as well as cranberries, poppyseeds, and sea salt, this cookie had such a unique savory flavor. The more we tasted them, the more we loved them. I'm not a "sweets" type of person, so this type of cookie is ideal for me. I wish I could have bought a dozen to take home to my husband. You can get cocktails from arcadium, right by the restaurant, which I've reviewed previously. They make light refreshing daiquiris and gin gimlets, which is what we ordered. My companion liked their old fashioned. Prices for Flavor are insanely well priced. Despite this experiencing being worth so much more, prices range from sub-ten dollars to 18 dollars. Wyatt was warm and welcoming and interesting. We had an amazing evening and have already discussed when we would come back, who we would bring, or whether we might have next year's birthday bash there as a private event. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening, Wyatt, I am glad I finally figured out the reservation system!

So we were in the area of Lexington and were on the hunt for good places to eat. This place…read moreinterest me based on raving reviews. Even though theres no menu on the website, we were excited to give it a try anyway & reserved online. We were debating between the French resto or this, but since their voicemail was full & we couldn't get a hold of anybody to cancel so we went ahead. BTW this place only requires reservations and needs a credit card to do so, otherwise a no show is $30 charge. Seating is limited, I'd say max of 15 people at a time. It was difficult to find this at night as this was at the back of a bar. We drove around the area and found the sign luckily. They don't serve alcohol but they are associated with the bar on the front so you can get your drinks there. The menu was very limited, it probably changes periodically bec I don't see the same food posted by other yelpers. The chef prepares as you order. We tried the rangoons, brussel sprouts, and mushroom campanelle. The dishes were just okay, we were not wowed. The campanelle (pasta) was creamy but lacks flavor and could use some salt. They're okay portions and can be shared (that's what we did) since there's not too many food options.

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.

Delicious seafood here! The grilled seafood platter came with a huge salad! Everything on the plate…read morewas prepared perfectly and was deliciously spiced! It's a family run restaurant and I always choose local . It's situated on a bluff overlooking a dam and river below. Unfortunately, Buffalo Trace is buying the property and will commercialize it.... So better give it a try!

I looked over reviews and thought this would be an okay place to try out while visiting Frankfort…read moreto take some photos around the city. Our experience was not great. We visited on a Sunday for lunch it wasn't really that busy when we got there. Upon entering and being seated, looking around you can tell the place is a bit dated. It was a bit stuffy feeling and had kind of an odd smell that you don't notice till you go to walk back out to your car (might be with the age of the building). You have a nice view of the river that's a plus and it seems like this place is in a good location. I just personally don't think it matches what it's full potential could be. Service took forever. Only one waitress for 5 tables. It took us about 15 minutes to even place our order. My mom and I both got crab cakes with fries and she got coleslaw while I got the side salad. It took a bit to get our food as well. The side salad was okay. Coleslaw was decent, only brought out one pack of crackers for a decent size side dish of coleslaw. NOW onto the main issue, they brought out our food. The crab cakes immediately looked questionable. Once I cut them open the SMELL was ungodly. They had to be spoiled. I'm an avid seafood connoisseur and this was not right. We didn't eat our food for fear of getting sick. The smell was so strong after cutting it up it lingered around our table till we finally got our check to leave. The hush puppies were dry and were not good at all. The fries were eh, lukewarm. I wouldn't eat here again. I wouldn't recommend to anyone either. Just an honest review. I feel sick to my stomach now just from the mini bite I had of the crab cake.

Food = excellent Bloody mary= delicious…read more Windows= clean!! Music=roaring 20's Highly recommend

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.