This was from the February 2026 menu…read more I can't begin to stay enough nice things about Millstone. From the ambiance, the staff, the chef, and of course the food; going and experiencing what they have to offer ranks among the top places in Lexington. With no shortage of well crafted, elegant, and new restaurants out there in Lexington right now; Millstone excels at elevating the familiar to level that Lexington has been waiting patiently to see. Even a solo visit can feel extraordinary at Millstone. On my visit, Amy M was absolutely amazing, her attention to details and perspectives allowed me to fully enjoy the experience from beginning to end. Before getting to the food, I must admit that the space is truly special. To have such a welcoming and warm environment in a historic location with an addition that feels just as natural as the rest of the building is truly grand. This alone helps you feel so at ease in the space right from the beginning. With my meal, I enjoyed both their schoolhouse old fashioned with house-made bitters and their black manhattan. Both are expertly crafted with care and attention to detail. If bourbon is not your thing, there's a plethora of other cocktails, wines, some beers, and even nonalcoholic options which is also a refreshing change that I welcome all restaurants to embrace. As for my meal, first off you will not be disappointed by any of the portions, everything that I had and saw coming out of the kitchen will leave no one who comes to Millstone hungry. Additionally, the menu is both simple and expansive. There's an offering for just about any appetite. For my starter, I was actually stuck on what starter to get because all of the items sound so good!!! I ended up selecting the crab cakes with fried green tomatoes and let me tell you, they are absolutely delicious. The batter on the tomatoes was perfect, the crab delectable, and the remoulade was very well balanced and provided the right about of heat to the dish. For my main, I had the braised short rib. In full transparency this is one of the pricier entree's but it is absolutely worth it! The short rib is done so well it melts in your mouth! The potatoes are creamy and expertly seasoned to pair so well with braising jus, the honey brussel sprouts, and root vegetables. This dish is a tender love letter that you want to keep reading and enjoying time and time again. Halfway through my meal Chef Tyler even came through the dining room to meet with patrons and talk to them!! As it was earlier in the evening, I was so appreciative to see him interacting with the patrons and when he stopped by it was so nice to speak with him and pay compliments to him, Amy, and everything they're doing at Millstone. To end my visit, I enjoyed the brown butter mascarpone cheesecake. Brown butter is already such a wonderful treat, but to have it with a cheesecake was top notch!!! This was truly a wonderful visit and I can't wait to go back and enjoy another offering from Millstone

My husband and I came to celebrate our first wedding anniversary at Millstone. The atmosphere is a…read morevibe and the restaurant is absolutely adorable. The ambiance made it feel like a special place to celebrate. That said, there were a few areas that could be improved. The food would have been better if it was seasoned. Way overpriced for the quality given. We were seated at a two-top, and the tables were extremely close together. Unfortunately, we could hear every word of the conversation happening right next to us, which took away from the intimate date-night experience we were hoping for. The drink and bar service was also quite slow. Our dinner ended up taking nearly two hours from start to finish. Overall, the atmosphere was the highlight of our visit, but the seating arrangement and pace of service made the experience less enjoyable than we expected for a special occasion.

Literally the best date night we've ever had!…read more My girlfriend and I love duckpin bowling so we decided to give this place a try. Service was excellent, anytime we needed something the friendly staff were right on it. We each had an order of their hog heaven fries and they were absolutely delicious! If you're thinking about stepping in, do yourself a favor and do it now!!!

We came in today with a group of 7 for ping pong and duck pin bowling…read more Service took a little while when we first arrived as there was only one bartender taking care of drinks and checking in people for bowling. The service got better as two more bartenders started helping out. We didn't have any food. Had a few beers from the Beer Wall. Good selection today. Our older kids had just as much fun as the our younger kids and grandson.

We went for brunch this weekend. First time here and we both got the specials. I got the omelet…read morewith goat cheese and red onion. Husband had the bread pudding French toast. We also had coffees (regular drip for me and an iced latte for him). And I also tried the key lime gimlet. It's made with Castle & Key gin which is a favorite of mine. Ambience was very nice and the food was delicious. I asked for a side of bacon. I am very particular about my bacon and it came out cooked perfectly, crispy but not burnt. Service was fantastic and pleasant. The only criticism I had is that the red onion in my omelet was bitter. But no one's fault, sometimes onions are very astringent. Everything else was delicious and well made. Oh and we got the house made cinnamon roll for the table. This was delicious. So buttery and gooey with cinnamon. We will be back, maybe for dinner to try their dinner menu!

Char on Ashland is a must-visit in Lexington! We tried five items and here's the honest breakdown:…read more The Cinnamon Bun is a 10/10 -- hands down the star of the visit. It's enormous (easily shareable between 6+ people) and absolutely delicious. The Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich was a close second at 9/10, a great classic executed really well. The Banana Bread Latte was an 8/10 -- very good but ask for it less sweet. The Iced Cinnamon Bun Latte and Eggs in Heaven both landed at 6/10. The latte sounds incredible on paper but the cinnamon bun flavor didn't quite come through, and while the Eggs in Heaven dish itself is a good concept, my eggs were unfortunately not cooked to my liking. We really enjoyed sitting outside and enjoying our breakfast! Service was good, a little slow but they were very friendly! Overall a great spot with a lot of potential -- the pastry alone is worth the trip. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

Stopping through Lexington for the holiday and came here hungry for a nice steak and bourbon. The…read morebartenders Allie and Bella were super attentive and awesome to have relaxed conversation with over the afternoon. The pimento Mac and cheese was great, as was the steak I came in for. They recommended a maple bourbon for my old fashioned that was perfect! Will certainly recommend, and would stop back next time I'm through the Lex.

We had reservations last night and got seated at one of the back tables past the bar, near the…read moreentrance to the kitchen. I had the Fish & Chips. It was enough for two people. My wife had a small Caesar Salad and cup of Chili. Our daughter ordered the small Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken. Everything we ordered was delicious. Service was good.

Finally went to Bronte Bistro. Don't know what took me so long. The quiche was delicious. The…read morecrust was buttery and had just the right amount of everything. Plus the portion was quite big. The hash browns were also perfectly seasoned and crispy. As for the service, it was ok. I felt bad for our server as she appeared to be the only one that was tending the bar for the entire bistro and then serving us at the same time. So our service was a bit slow but that's because they had her stretched thin. I plan to go back though.

Our group stopped here Friday midday for a light bite and refreshment while visiting the area…read more This dining option is housed within the bookstore near the back wall area. Terrific views overlooking a pond through the oversized windows. Waitstaff were friendly and we were seated immediately and given menus. We mainly opted for dessert options of peach cobbler, chocolate cake, peanut butter pie, and a chicken salad croissant sandwich. Our experience was a 6/10. 1) One person was overcharged $3 for a $5 item and had to point out the correct posted price on the menu. Our server left to speak to her manager and returned to say it was a misprint, but that they'd honor it this time. WTH? Doing us a "favor" for their error? 2) Another friend ordered the chocolate cake and asked for the whipped cream to be held. The server said it wasn't possible since this was in between the layers of the cake. This was incorrect. 3) Another friend also ordered the chocolate cake based on the server's description. He inquired as to where the cherries were she'd listed as a component to the cake. (One of the reasons he'd actually ordered that item.) The server said the cherries were a "seasonal item" and weren't included at this time. Again, WTH? Should've been accurately informed prior to ordering to perhaps reconsider this chosen selection. 4) I ordered peach cobbler and am thankful it actually came with the peaches! However, I specifically requested it without ice cream. I'm sure it won't be a surprise when I say that it arrived with a large scoop plopped on top and melting, so I just removed as much as I could at that point. So, for anyone with dairy allergies, you might be wise to avoid this place. Also, it's like a game of roulette when one orders from the printed menu and then expected to unquestionably accept whatever version of food happens to arrive table-side. Be sure to look over your final check for accuracy and please also note that a 20% gratuity was automatically added to each of our checks. (This might explain the poor level of service?) Anyway, we usually leave a larger percentage, but all opted to leave it "as is" since the decision had been made for us.

The V at the Vine was an outstanding experience. From the appetizer, whipped feta, to the entree,…read more16 oz bone in ribeye with pommes ava for the side, every dish was excellent.

Bartender Izzy & manager Saturday Brunch totally awesome! Gorgeous restaurant on 9th floor w/…read morerooftop seating & offers free valet w/ validation on the weekends, not sure about weekdays (valet wasn't aware of it at all). The man in the black suit in reception was very helpful. 5/5 Steak & Eggs w/ the most delicious crispy smashed potatoes! Steak cooked & seasoned to perfection. We added some honey butter on top a few which was also wonderful! 5/5 Espresso a local coffee brewer called Nates. They also have a fancy cocktail menu & Espresso Martini Machine. We are excited to try dinner one evening & highly recommend this gem of a place for brunch.

Came back here for a department company "team building event" and the buffet was great for a family…read moreplace. Usually, the stereotype is that the food is crap, but the pizza and noodles were on point! The only downside is the price with it being around $11+ if you are not a child or a senior.

So we came at 4pm on Saturday and it was awful. You got every worker up front on their phones and…read moreAirPods in. Which I get it whatever but like no customer service. Then we get back to where to food is. I don't want to hear anything about short staffed. You got like 6 employees standing around but no pizza on the line and the stuff that is on the line is super old. Then you see employees coming out with plates while the customers standing waiting. Absolutely awful and I will be following up with a phone call. I took pictures to show I'm not lying. Literally everybody at work but no doing anything. I used to come here as a kid and thought this place was magical. It's gone way down hill in my opinion.

Went here for an event and enjoyed a bourbon espresso old fashioned ($15) with a north lime…read moredoughnut. They have live music that mixed Christmas music into the playlist. This place feels like a neighborhood bar, from the bartender's to the casual cozy atmosphere. Bartender's were busy at times but were not chatty as they slowed down.

Sometimes you need a quiet night at our neighborhood bar, and we love using this as a meeting place…read morefor friends across the city! Enjoyed my (strong!) cosmos with the girls!