It's been a minute since we've been here. We went on a…read moreSaturday afternoon after being at farmer's market. There are three tables inside however when we were there all three tables were occupied which is no biggie. We literally live within walking distance so we didn't care to take it home and eat there. There was no wait to order and the food came out hot and fresh. We both got cheeseburgers (i got a side of fries) and we both got drinks. I forgot how generous they were with their serving size. You definitely get your money's worth. And the food is good! Its well lit and always clean. They have a great variety of drinks including a fountain machine. They also have soft serve ice cream (I've had it on a previous visit and it is good). I have to say the food has stayed consistent and so have the size of the servings.

Loved the Philly cheesesteak sandwich!! That cheese is to die for! Went ahead and bought the fries…read more& drink with it and it's worth the price. Can't wait to visit this place again.

WOW! What a gem of a place!! I love to support mom and pop small restaurants and was blown away by…read morethe food, service and value. The menu is a unique mixture of American, soul and ethnic options. I ordered the Mediterranean Chicken Garlic wrap and pasta salad. Hubs ordered a Club sandwich with potato salad. Everything was SO DELICIOUS! Highlights were the sumac seasoning on my wrap, the HOMEMADE bread on the Club and the whipped texture mixed with the potatoes in the potato salad. The gentleman who runs the restaurant was kind and attentive and I swear I could taste the love in the food he prepared. We were staying a couple of miles away at a hotel for a road trip pit stop and needed dinner. Dinner exceeded my expectations and I KNEW I had to leave a review to encourage others to visit. But wait, there's more!!! 6 months ago I was at a hotel in New Orleans for 5 nights trying to order their "famous" bread pudding for a late night treat. It was Out of stock my whole stay and I left a bit bummed. So when I saw bread pudding as an optional dessert I ordered some to-go. BEST. BREAD PUDDING. EVER. It came with real, homemade whipped cream. I put the whipped cream in the mini fridge at the hotel and pudding on the counter for an hour or two to allow time to digest dinner. When I finally dug into the dessert I was in HEAVEN! The bread pudding still had some warmth. I tried a bite on its own and was delighted by the combination of big bread chunks with lovely syrup, touches of cinnamon spice and CRUNCHY SUGAR pieces. Then I tried a bite of the VERY full container of whipped cream. It was light and fluffy, very creamy and partially frozen and has a fluffy frozen custard vibe. The combination of the two was a flavor climax that I can't even properly describe. Don't miss out on the bread pudding!! The restaurant wasn't busy at 7/8 pm on a Thursday night. It's tucked away in a neighborhood shopping strip. Don't let the inconspicuous look fool you into believing that my review is in error. Also, it seems small but has a roomy dining room with a bar in the adjoining space. If you try the food I can guarantee you will taste the love and quality that is a rare find these days.

Great little out of the way find. Hidden in a subdivision and offering great food! Very clean and…read morethe service was wonderful.

Great hole in the wall spot! Service was fast and friendly, food was delicious. I got the Italian…read moreand it did not disappoint. Definitely come check this place out if you are in the area.

Really good deli sandwiches if that's your thing. A bit on the pricier side for what it is but…read moreoverall it was really tasty

While out shopping, the movies, and enjoying a great day in Lexington, the Fat Man and his wife…read moredecided to get a late lunch. We swung into Southern Cookhouse & Bar. Southern Cookhouse features scratch-made dishes using local ingredients, a variety of burgers, pizzas, and classic Southern entrees. I started with the Chicken & Sausage Gumbo because I love soup and all soup-adjacent things. The gumbo had a good, rich flavor from the roux, with subtle heat and a sweet finish. The chicken had a nice flavor, a little saltiness, and it was tender. The Andouille sausage was cooked well and rounded out the flavor profile. The tomatoes and scallions added brightness and crunch. The rice had a few hard pieces, but overall it was good. I do want to mention that I did find a few chicken bones in the dish, just so people are aware. My wife tried the Dunwoody Cobb, made with Grilled chicken breast, boiled eggs, bacon, avocado, tomato, and blue cheese crumbles, with spring mix tossed in Dijon vinaigrette. The lettuce was crunchy and fresh. The bacon had a great salt level, crunch, and crispiness. The avocado added a creamy richness to each bite, while the tomato's acidity cut through the Dijon mustard's sweet and bitter notes. The star of the show was the salty, nutty, creamy blue cheese crumbles, which meshed well with all the other components. The chicken was cooked well and had good flavor, but it was dry. While I avoided it, my wife said the boiled egg was well-cooked and added it to the salad. I had the Nashville Hot chicken, which comes with spicy pickles, coleslaw & mayo on slider rolls with potato salad. The potato salad was mustard-and-mayo-based. The potatoes were soft but still offered some texture. The mustard and mayo balanced each other and added flavor. There were eggs in the potato salad, but they blended into the background and did not stand out. The sweet pickle relish added crunch and texture without being overly sweet. I'm not sure if it was made in-house or from a container; it was good nonetheless. The slider was fresh, soft, and nicely toasted. The slaw was medium-chopped, with a great mayo ratio and a good sweetness, tasting fresh, crunchy, and creamy without being so rich as to drown out the vegetables or the chicken. The pickle was not spicy, but a thick-cut bread-and-butter type with a little sweetness and a velvety, buttery flavor. The chicken was juicy, tender, and cooked well. The Nashville-style spices were mild to medium, just enough to know it was there but not so overpowering that it was all you tasted. It was not overly oily either, which often plagues sandwiches of this type. The entire sandwich worked well together. Southern Cookhouse has a full menu, but some items do rotate or are seasonal. The bar is fully stocked, offering draft beer, tea, and soft drinks. They offer counter ordering, and the staff is very friendly. The Fat Man says that Southern Cookhouse & Bar is Fat Man Approved with 2 chins.

If you love Shoestring Fries, this is your place!! They are some of the best shoestring fries that…read moreI have ever had. I always come back for that Waymore's Chicken Pot Pie!! I guarantee that you won't find a similar dish on anyone's menu. I love the gravy over the top of a chicken pot pie chimichanga. It is brilliant!! Anyway, they have great burgers and it's a great neighborhood bar. You should check it out. It is owned and operated by a family that lives in the neighborhood.

**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.

What a wonderful place to eat!! The food was wonderful. We started with 2 bourbon sours for…read morenational bourbon sour day and they tasted amazing. The waitress Christy was right there every time we needed anything. The hand dipped chicken strips were to die for. And the chicken wings were done to perfection. A definite "10" we will be back

I was here for the Lexington Antique Show held at the Athens Schoolhouse…read more Stopped in for lunch before leaving the area. I ordered the Fried Bologna Sandwich and Homemade BBQ Chips. The sandwich was stacked with thin sliced bologna which was slightly charred. The chips were fresh and crispy. Lemonade was my drink of choice today. Great lunch for around $15.

This is a perfect hidden gem. The interior is nice, but it still has that lunchroom feel, which is…read morepretty cool. The service is great, prices aren't bad, and the food is great, made fresh to order, and comes out pretty quick.

This place is a state treasure. Sometimes I go just for the Hawaiian fries…read more.. But everything is good here. And I've tried everything at least twice. My favorites are the Big Kahuna burger, the fries obviously, but the pulled pork is amazing but the fish plate is my all-time favorite. You could just throw a dart at the menu and be fine though. They have nothing that won't rock your face off.

I ordered food from here using their website and I will say that even after some hiccups due to…read moreDoorDash which meant the food arrived cold, it was still good and that really speaks volumes for this place. I'm from the west coast and I've had my fair share of Hawaiian food and I can only imagine how good it would've been it the driver and delivery service would have done their jobs correctly. When I'm back in town I can't wait to come in and give this place another shot.

This my first time at the restaurant, and it was absolutely amazing service! The Turkey & Pepper…read moreJack Cheese is a true deli sandwich. I will be returning.

3/10/26 I came here for lunch and I ordered the Irish beef…read morestew cup of soup and loaded potato salad, as well as got some Milton's gluten-free sea salt, crackers, and - pound of their amazingly delicious pimento cheese. I literally almost devoured it in the car before I left for work during my lunch break. The pimento cheese is the absolute best pimento cheese I've ever had in all of Kentucky. Everything was so delicious and piping hot and the customer service was excellent. I recommend this place to everyone and anyone who comes to Lexington as it is a hidden gem that everyone should know about and support.

The staff was professional staff was professional and nice! The team worked well together and…read moreclearly enjoyed their job ! The place was super clean ! Better yet , the food was amazing!

The service was very fast. The atmosphere was fun. The sandwich was very good. Yummy for a big…read moreeater! The large is certainly large.

The restaurant appeared clean an an employee was cleaning windows. I usually don't come to this…read morelocation.Everyone behind the counter polite When I was able to sit after a busy morning the Sandwich roll so stale the top so dry it was falling in flakes in my hand.When it was brought to an employees attention he said..it's fine. I have had Jersey Mike's many times. I guess they changed breads because never have I had the crust leave my sub

Very good service to go. I got a club sandwich it was very yummy. Very helpful with choices.read more