This is quite possibly the best restaurant to ever exist in Stanford…read more I grew up in Stanford, I can tell you that in the 1980's and 1990's that local restaurants here were nothing but no-name greasy spoon diners selling nothing but fairly generic "burger and fries" and breakfast food, and it was usually pretty lousy. I was back in the town I grew up in a couple of weeks ago, and heard there was a really nice cafe in Stanford now called the Bluebird, so I sought it out. I was amazed. This definitely is more like a place I would expect in Lexington or Louisville. The food is genuinely good. Iced coffee and espresso, hot browns, and lots of other food that was never in Stanford when I was growing up there as a kid. I know that Stanford went wet a few years ago in a referendum, but it's still surreal to see margaritas and other mixed drinks on the menu in a place in Stanford. The ambiance was friendly and welcoming, and struck a nice balance between small town friendly. I had a patty melt, which was probably the best meal I'd ever had in a restaurant in Stanford in my entire life. I will definitely be back the next time I come back to my old hometown.

Passing through en route to Georgia. Found this little gem on Yelp. Mr. Man had beef stroganoff…read more House made, excellent flavor, enought to feed 3 people. I had a Swiss mushroom burger. Freshly sautéed shrooms, cooked perfectly, juicy, seasoned well, served on a brioche bun. They offered a great selection of sides. I chose the chicken lemon orzo soup. It was a generous serving abundant w tender chicken. Our server, Autumn, was personable and, simply, just perfect at her job. We will return.

Love this place! My boyfriend and I love coming here and have been about 3-4x now since January…read more I'm usually not a burger person but they make the juiciest, yummiest burgers! And the Amaretto sours are just perfection. Don't even get me started on the Brussels sprouts, they're 100% my favorite thing I get every single time! Service is always prompt, never have had to wait a crazy long time for food either. This place is definitely not "cheap" but the quality makes it worth the money. Definitely recommend for a date, celebration of a special occasion, or catch up with friends.

We were in town for the night and came here for dinner on a Saturday night. You order at the…read morecounter and then grab a table. The place was busy but we got a table quickly! It has a quintessential cozy vibe but they have some good variety on the menu! We got the dumplings to start and then one burger, smoked salmon tacos, and a noodle dish! Overall the food was quite tasty! A great selection for a local small-town eatery! They have an excellent cocktail and beer selection as well. We got a few beers but the cocktails sounded great! Wouldn't hesitate to stop in if we're in Corbin again!

Service and food were excellent. So far everything on the menu is awesome. My favorite to date is…read morethe whipped feta hummus.

This is such a heartbreaker. We frequented this restaurant so often when they first opened and it…read morewas a rising star. Sadly, our last 3 visits have gone from bad to worse. We will never waste our money here again. Service was awful, appetizer burned, both duck and steak were overcooked. My meal was supposed to come with asparagus that was no where to found. When I inquired about the side, I was told that the asparagus was ground up in the half dollar size polenta cake. SERIOUSLY?? Duck portion was less than 4 ounces (mostly fat). . $45 for a tiny filet. These folks are trying to play at being a real restaurant when all they're really doing is robbing people blind with sub par food and service. One person covering 5 (yes, 5 WHOLE tables). Even on an incredibly slow night service was awful. I don't know about anybody else out there, but I don't have $200 to throw away on BS restaurants. Especially disappointing on your anniversary. Let we not forget the wines, no brands listed, that tasted like watered down crap. The only reason their Facebook says 100% recommended is because they delete any reviews that say otherwise, Trust me and skip this one. Go to Carsons, Corto Limo or Guiseppes for amazing food and service. Guess I should have ordered the hamburger. Live and learn.

Passing through Somerset from Lexington. My wife and I stopped in and loved the ambience. The…read morewaitress Lauren was great and spot on with the refills and check ins. My wife had the mushroom Swiss burger and I had the shaved ribeye sandwich (sides Brussel sprouts and sweet potato fries-caramel) Meals were delicious and huge portions! Taking dessert home because we were full. Highly recommend!

We stopped in for a weekend lunch. The restaurant is an industrial beauty. The bar boasts a wall…read moreof bourbons. Beings we had a drive, we did not partake. We ordered the loaded brisket fries and cheese curds. Both appetizers were delish. We each enjoyed a fish entree. I had the Mahi Mahi. It was good, just a hair over in my opinion. My dining partner had the stuffed salmon. She was pleased with her choice. Our server was very sweet, and never far away. If we are back in the area, we will be back.

10/10 food was great and even was quick. The host was amazing as well. Server was great honestly…read morewas very fast and there when we needed. Would definitely recommend anyone if you haven't already you have to stop by copper and oak.

I had heard good things about Copper & Oak, but had never been there. We decided to stop in for a…read morequick lunch. Nice American style bistro. The atmosphere was dark and peaceful. The staff were courteous and friendly. We got mostly light fare, including salads. The salads were well thought out and tasty. In spite of fact that this was just after an ice and snowstorm, the greens were crisp and fresh. One of our party got a hamburger, and passed a bit of it around; it was excellent! The fries were crispy and not too salty. I hope to eat there again soon when I have time for a full meal. p.s. I'm ancient enough to remember the cafe at the pool hall in the same location. They served a chili dog that was a local legend. You could add a chili dog to the menu for old times sake and call it "the Pool Hall Special" or something.

Oh my gosh- what a great place! We went in with the intention of having just one beer, but it was…read moresuch a fun time that we stayed for hours! Bartenders were fantastic, music was great , and good prices for drinks. They have lucky dice shots which was a fun chance.

I find something new at Chevy Chase each visit, and this time I swiped right on Only Swans! Gotten…read morelove a goose taking flight. Pro tip: don't do a shot of Malort. Just say no!

**2/5 Stars - Disappointing Food, Excellent Server**…read more Had high hopes for Barrel 53 but left feeling pretty let down. The food quality was seriously lacking across the board. Our fries came out clearly double-cooked - you could tell they'd been sitting around and reheated. The wings were so overcooked they were practically jerky. As for the hand-breaded tenders, they were crispy alright, but only because there was barely any breading left on them. The only saving grace of this entire experience was our server Diana. She was absolutely fantastic - attentive, friendly, and professional despite what seemed like a chaotic kitchen situation. She's honestly the sole reason this review gets 2 stars instead of 1. I'm genuinely glad to hear this is her second job because with the way things are going here, I'd be shocked if Barrel 53 makes it another 6 months. Diana deserves so much better than this place. If you're thinking about dining here, maybe wait and see if they can get their kitchen sorted out first.

Food is excellent. I would recommend this to anyone who is in this area stop in and be amazed.read more

We did not have food on this visit. We enjoyed a few cocktails in the beautiful outdoor area before…read morea tour. We tried the spire and double oaked old fashioned and they were perfect. Service was quick at the indoor bar. The distillery itself is beautiful, the grounds and decor. Bethany did an amazing job with our tour.

This is a beautiful distillery but my least favorite tour of the three tours we've taken on this…read moretrip (Rabbit Hole and Stitzel-Weller were the others). There are two buildings and you check in at the one building, near a parking lot, but then get on a tour bus and they take you to the other building, which has the gift shop. It seemed a bit counterintuitive to start at the other building, then. Before this, I was super hungry, so we went to their bar area in the gift shop and ordered the charcuterie, which ended up just being like a metal box with some meats, cheeses, and other things, and a bag with a few pretzels in it. Disappointing especially for $33, although it kinda worked out because we only had a half-hour before the tour. I didn't know that Woodford Reserve has actually only been around since 1996 but the campus they purchased has buildings from 1890 and later - I would've loved to have heard more about that history even though it wasn't technically Woodford's. At the end of the tour, they return you to the gift shop and that's where you do the tasting - there is a private tasting room. I should probably note that we did the basic tour - it was $35 and my husband said you could get a similar tasting to the one we got, in the gift shop area, for $30, which made the tour only $5, which isn't bad. I did end up buying a pin, a magnet, and a sampler box of their bourbon treats (chocolates etc. - expensive, at $46 or so, but looks good) and my husband bought a few of their bottles. However, next time we are in Louisville we can probably skip this one, I'm thinking.

A fantastic addition to the area! It's giving Wine+Market vibes, but more cafe and less market…read more Prices were good, wine selection was excellent, staff were super nice, AND you can order from Pietana and Rosemont Station. It's missing an element of coziness that makes you want to linger, i.e. we could have been more comfortable, but everyone enjoyed themselves and we'll definitely be back!

Cute little wine bar and specialty market. I learned they have Guanciale, pork jowl. This is an…read moreItalian product used in cooking and nowhere else in the Lex. I usually buy it at Lotsa Pasta in L'ville. If you want to make authentic Carbonara, you use Guanciale. It was very pricey, much like all the products that line the shelves. I purchased a 1/4 pound which should last me for a bit. NOTE: This is a postscript to my Cibon review. The Guanciale was not ay all to my liking. The taste, and it was overly salty to the point of it being almost inedible. Get it at Lotsa Pasta in Louisville. 79

Clay, best server I've ever met in my life!! Super attentive and loved hearing the history behind…read morethe owners. We will be back a requesting clay. The pound cake is as amazing as everyone says. The cannon balls are phenomenal. We will be back!

We had drinks and oysters. The bartender was attentive and the cocktails were fantastic.read more