This is a cool, rustic place that feels like an Oceanside bar and restaurant. Clean and well managed with friendly staff. Everything we ordered was delicious and well prepared including Oysters Rockefeller, Cajun chicken pasta, fish and chips, and steamed crab legs. The sides were just as delicious. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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The remodeled Ketch was my choice for my birthday dinner this year and we were both pleased. I started with a mimosa since we arrived during brunch hours, and Hubby had his usual unsweetened tea with "lots of lemon." Sandi was our server and she did a great job, even bringing enough lemon slices for Hubby's tea that I swiped one for my water! I enjoyed the shrimp and grits with coleslaw while Hubby had a Caesar salad and the Cajun pasta with shrimp. We further celebrated by splitting a piece of key lime pie. Everything was delicious! read more

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Five stars all around!!! I stumbled on this spot when we were in Lexington for a day. Easy parking, friendly staff, and also clean restrooms. The service was wonderful and the food was even better. Our party started with the potato skins, which was perfect serving size. Four people, four pieces. We also had the catfish, the fish and chips, and coconut shrimp. The shrimp and grits were very good but I do wish there was less gravy/broth and more grits. But plentiful on the shrimp, so I'd definitely order again. The unexpected start of the show was the key lime pie. Not too sweet, not too tart, it was just perfect. Can't wait to come back! read more

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So I've been craving oysters and been searching for a place that makes chargrilled style like a New Orleans restaurant. If this is what you're coming for, this isn't the restaurant for you. The grilled oysters were predominantly cheese and not at all what I was hoping. I also tried the hush puppies though which were delicious. So I'm sure if you don't have a specific reason you want to visit, this would be a good place for seafood. The service was also great and environment really cute. They have a patio area which looks like it would be nice in the summer. read more

We sat on the patio for an early lunch and we were the first ones there on Labor Day. We ordered the Fried Whitefish Baskets and I substituted the fries (which were excellent!) for the Cornbread Salad which was the best that I have ever eaten! I would say that the fried whitefish was about average or slightly above. I would like to try the fried catfish next time. The patio was very pleasant and there were a few other tables occupied when we were leaving. Overall it was a good experience. read more

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Did the restaurant change their Ketch Fingers? If so, I give the new brand a big thumbs DOWN. Prefer the old chunky, flaky fingers. Charge more for the good stuff. 3 stars. read more

Lunch today as our first visit since they reopened. We like the open and airy space and everything appeared spotless. We had blackened catfish sandwich, fried shrimp, fries & gumbo. The gumbo was terrific. Shrimp was good; Catfish sandwich was ok, but a bit more spice would have helped. Glad they're back! read more

Great experience. Happy hour prices are wonderful! Group had fish and chips and shrimp and grits. Would recommend all. read more

The Ketch Seafood Grill - Shrimp and grits - Seafood Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Excellent service! Amazing food! Great to have this Lexington staple back in Southland! read more

The Ketch Seafood Grill - Crab Rangoon roll - Seafood Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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No fried shrimp on the menu. Was told it ls not on yet, due to limited menu. Why open then? It a pretty basic staple. Had a "reservation" and got jammed in the back no AC part, hotter than a rat in a wool sock. Left.....prob wont be back. read more

Was able to ketch them this evening. They are in their soft opening phase and doing a number of events but if you want to be some of the first, you can usually catch them Monday through Friday 6 PM until 9 PM. They are doing a three course menu, which was excellent. Don't forget the dessert... The Keylime pie was spot on. Service was excellent, and the ambience is much improved from the previous version. read more

Great food and service! We expect to continue to be regulars here and bring friends with us.

Great food with daily specials. Great happy hour and friendly fast service. Outdoor patio with live music on weekends. Numerous tvs for ball games. read more

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Fish and chips are still great, even with new owners! They have a lot of sides to choose from as well. Hush puppies with cinnamon butter is one of my favorites. read more

Our Ollie group ate at the Ketch today. There were 31 women and one brave husband. our waitress was Alyson. She was great and a shout out to the kitchen. Everything was wonderful, alyson was very organized when taking orders. You could tell she was a very experienced waitress. our group is talkative and we just enjoyed being together. The manager was in communication with me the tables were set up when we got there. It was a wonderful experience and we really appreciate the time and effort that the waitress and the cooks put into it thank you. Many people had not been to the Ketch since it was remodelled and said nothing but nice things about the new decor. read more

Incredible local spot! The fish is amazing. Loved the sushi and the Ketch fingers. The atmosphere and live music are great on the weekends! read more

The Ketch Seafood Grill - Seafood Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The renovation looks nice. The food leaves a lot to be desired. The fish was ok, nothing special. The crab cakes weren't good. Cole slaw wasn't good. Okra was good. Black beans pretty good. The fried shrimp seemed frozen from a box. Service was ok. Wouldn't go back. read more

I had high hopes for this restaurant, and friends have raved about it. I ordered the fish (2 squared) and chips with fries, cole slaw, and black beans. This fish was soggy and gross. The sides were good, tho. $18.99, way over-priced for the lack of fish quality, the fish was minced fish, not fish filets. read more

Love the new look. Fresh and airy. Food is still great. We had a slight miscommunication with who should be our server, but quickly corrected. read more

Great oysters and clam chowder. Vocalist playing on the patio on a Friday night was super. Good service and would highly recommend!

The food wasn't great- A bunch of fried up forgettable food. Totally underwhelmed. Even the clam chowder was too salty. Great service, but I won't be back. read more

Went with some friends who wanted to try The Ketch after remodeling. Drink prices are great. No happy hour on starters. I had the fish and chips- no chips just pick 2 sides. I got the fries and coleslaw. The fish was rubbery and the coating had no flavor. Fries were soggy and the coleslaw had no taste. My one friend got the salad with chicken and got the house dressing that looked more like silly puddy, it was thick and had a weird consistency. The taste was interesting. We would not get that again. My other friend got the fish fingers or fish bites. She also said the food had no flavor. They tasted my food as well and agreed, no taste. Do not get the fish bites or fingers. Do not get the fish and chips, slaw. Frys will probably be ok to try again maybe a bad batch this night. Need to have salt and pepper on the tables along with hot sauce. Need to expand menu not a lot to choose from. Service was wonderful. Great server. I probably will not go back for a long time. I was very disappointed with the meal along with my friends. read more

We went to celebrate my husband's birthday. Both the food and the service were excellent. Hats off to Whitney. We will ask for her again. However, we were somewhat disappointed with the menu. Hopefully, it will have more selections in time. read more

Still in there soft open mode but getting closer to full opening. The menu is growing and they are adding tremendous items. We were there on Thursday and an employee told us they had received in a huge Tuna and swordfish, both less than 24 hours from caught to restaurant. They cut the steaks needed and used the rest creatively to make swordfish cakes (better than salmon or crab, they were amazing), and a tuna appetizer from a sushi roll that was overflowing with fresh salmon. The ladies next to us raved about it. I'm in love with the painkiller drink. My husband said that the first time we were there, we went to see friends, next time, we are going strictly for the food. Kudos Ketch. read more

They got our order wrong twice and the food is severely overpriced for what it was. I was excited when I heard it was open again. But it will need to improve before I go back. read more