We stayed at The George's - Livery while in the area. While we were there we ate dinner at Taps. We…read moresat at the bar and enjoyed talking to the bartender. My daughter ordered a Caesar Salad. I ordered the kale salad and added some chicken. My husband ordered the power bowl with salmon. The Caesar salad was a classic Caesar and was good. The Kale salad was amazing. If you like kale, I definitely recommend this salad. The power bowl was excellent too. The added chicken to my salad and the salmon added to the bowl were healthy portions which added to the meal and experience. I would definitely come back.

We stayed at the Georges so Taps was an easy option for food for us. We ordered take out for pick…read moreup online. I wanted to get the skirt steak and fries, but unfortunately that wasn't an option online. I opt'd for the burger, as did my boyfriend, both of our burgers came out with the wrong toppings. Oh well, we ate them and they were fine. Seems like a typical, frozen burger patty. The french fries were very greasy. We also sat outside here for a drink at one point. They have a very cute patio in the back of the restaurant. I got the Lex vegas, it was thick because of the puree. I didn't think about that, it wasn't as refreshing as I thought it would have been. I really didn't have too much interaction with the staff as we just ordered a drink and then online pickup but everyone seems nice and helpful.

We stopped here on our road trip and were pleasantly surprised. We had the fried pickles and the…read morepimento and steak sandwiches. All of it was well prepared and tasty. The soda was fizzy! The best part was the homemade coconut cream pie. The generous slice was delicious, I could tell the crust was homemade. The staff was friendly. Very good, check it out!

This place looked very promising based on the reviews, but unfortunately the experience was…read moredisappointing from the moment we walked in. The host greeted us with a very sour attitude and was anything but welcoming. She slammed our silverware onto the table and immediately made everyone in our party feel uncomfortable. The food was average at best, and the menus were sticky with grease, which didn't leave a great impression. To top it off, the wine glasses were so thick they reminded me of my grandmother's eyeglasses. Overall, it just wasn't a pleasant dining experience, and I wouldn't return.

Ambiance is ADORABLE! The service was calm and friendly and helpful. We got a cheddar cheeseburger…read morewith a side of fries and 2 donuts: burger was good! It had all the goods on it (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles). It was juicy but not even a little bit greasy. Ratio of meat was also ideal. Fries were hot and delicious. The donuts were so much better than I expected. I typically don't love cake donuts but these were really soft and not dry in any way and we came around 30 min before they closed so I can only imagine getting them first thing. Highly recommend if you want a good simple burger that doesn't make you feel sluggish after eating.

Popped into Pure Eats for breakfast on my last day in Lexington. They serve breakfast all day…read more First: Get a donut! Or two donuts, like I did! They make the donuts in house, and they are super fresh in the morning. Their classic is the cinnamon sugar donut, but I also got a glazed and both were delicious. That and a cup of black coffee, and breakfast is set. But I thought it would be wise to get some protein, so I also ordered the avocado toast with an over-medium egg. The avocado toast is a single piece of wheat bread (or white bread, if you prefer) with a schmear of herbed cream cheese and mashed avocado (plus an egg if you add one). The avocado toast was good and simple. Pure Eats is housed in a former gas station, and you can tell because it looks like an old fashioned petrol place from the outside. Inside, the dining room is colorful and fun, with table and booth seating, as well as a high-top bar. The people who work here are so friendly, and we chatted about where I was from and where I was going.

I wasn't even in the mood for beer, but came here anyways and was shocked…read more I went with a friend for dinner here as the options are super limited in Lexington VA. I was already not in the mood for anymore drinking after spending a weekend in a major tournament in Lynchburg. Anyways, for a Saturday evening, this place was pretty packed both inside and outside. We both ended up getting a flight of beers each and every one was great. The food surprised me as my fish tacos was super fresh. The chips and queso was also great. Overall, a must see - especially for the view of the mountains if you decided to eat outdoors.

Brewery # 445…read more Devil's Backbone is a very large operation it seems. They make beer, the make bourbon, and they make food. They just do them all very slowly or at least they did when I was there. We came here on a Monday evening, and it was somewhat busy but there were visible empty tables and a couple spots at the bar. We went to the bar and waited awhile before the bartender asked what we wanted. I didn't ask for a flight because he seemed too busy. Whatever I wanted they were out of, but I ended up with an Imperial 16-point IPA which was quite tasty. I also got some chicken nachos, but I had to go stand in line to order them. They were adequate but not worth the wait. The place was very disorganized. They had workers always standing by the hostess desk, but the bartender was overwhelmed. Seemed like they should have had more than one, after all it is a brewery. Would have loved to try more beer but we just left and went back into Lexington for another round at another place. I don't know maybe it was just a bad night.

We were driving through and happened to stumble upon this hidden gem on graduation weekend. We…read moremanaged to stop right as they opened and were lucky enough to get a table, but it quickly filled up as we were eating. Ambiance was nice, moody speakeasy vibes. Service was fantastic, the menu was super creative, including the cutest drink names. The food was impeccable. If this place looked and smelled like a dive bar, I'd still go back for the food. I'm not a raw fish person but my husband got the tuna tostada and made me try it, and it was great! The lamb chops were perfectly cooked and the sauce, carrots, and pistachios were the perfect complement. The steak sandwich was drool worthy as well.

Very nice place Good food and service…read more They were very friendly and accommodating Pleasant atmosphere we really enjoyed ourselves

They are still around! I had a dream about their wings. They used to make them so hot it made…read morepeople cry when they took them by the table. The sauce was called Armageddon. Love that the look of the menu is the same too! - VMI Class of 2010!!

Where Sandwich Dreams Come True! If you're into…read moresandwiches, wild menu variety, and a side of delicious indecision, Macado's is your place. The list of handhelds, wraps, burgers, wings, and many other "things" is nothing short of a novel and I mean that in the best possible way. Every item sounds like a must-try, so pacing myself over several visits is now officially the plan. Their sandwiches are generously layered, perfectly seasoned, and not shy on the meat (thank you, Macado's!). The vibe? Casual and welcoming, like your favorite hangout spot that just happens to serve next-level lunch. I already can't wait to come back and order something new. Pro tip: bring your appetite and maybe a friend to swap bites with. You'll want to try something new.

Loved the old school nostalgia. In the area for work and heard a lot about the burgers and the…read morechicken-had to see for myself and it didn't disappoint. LTM burger (I recommend doubling up the patty) was my favorite and the chicken is on point. Staff was very friendly and helped make the experience worth every penny. I'll be back.

First time trying Kenney's and it was pretty decent. We…read moreorder 2 burgers (basically regular burgers with some kind of sauce on them) and fries. The burgers were great had a sweet taste with sauce. The fries were just right, not over or under cooked, and the salt amount was just right. The staff were ok, nothing to report good or bad. The ambiance was great felt just like a mom and pap dinner. Only complaint was they could maintain the building better. But is clean and safe. Overall, very good and definitely worth a stop.

We came into Bistro on Main after reading good Yelp and Google reviews. But, after eating here, we…read morehave NO idea why the reviews are so good! We were asked if we had a reservation even though the entire restaurant was empty... um what? They said they could "fit us in." Ok... . We sat down in a very run down dining room and almost left when we saw the menu. Short ribs with rice? Some odd choices on there. I settled with the shrimp and grits. How bad could it be? Their beer bread is actually pretty tasty - it's kinda sweet and soft with a crunchy crust. But, our entrees were quite unappetizing and not good. My shrimp were pale and covered in a weird cream sauce with mushrooms and tomatoes. The grits were stiff with hardly any flavor. I had some shrimp shells on my plate too. My husband's Gumbo was just as sad. It looked like cafeteria food. His okra was soggy and flavorless and the rice was so over cooked. 4 stars??? Absolutely not!!! The only redeeming factor was the good service and friendly staff.

Really cute place on the main drag. It was busy so service was working hard and things did take…read moresome time but when it got there it was good. Portions were not the biggest but prices were reasonable. Good desserts although we weren't sure if the bread pudding was supposed to be warm or cold because it was a bit of both.

Quite an unfortunate waste of $200. Three of us dined in without a reservation right at 5, and were…read moretold our only option was the back corner. That was fine, but that was the only thing that was fine. Service was slow but okay, the menu was rather limited, and there were limitations to your orders. Want a salad? Fine, but no protein. Bread was only one per person. The steak was poor quality, and the "black garlic butter" was very reminiscent of movie theater butter. For popcorn. We only ate half of it. The restaurant was empty the entire time we were there, so I was disappointed to not get to sit in the main dining room. There was a piano player, which was a nice touch. We left disappointed and hungry, still. Ended up going to a diner down the road to finish the night.

We had an exceptionally delightful brunch. The menu offerings are diverse, though you wouldn't know…read moreit looking at our table. Four out of the five guests in our party were so excited about the Eggs Benedict with a Bernaise sauce instead of the more traditional hollandaise sauce. We loved the option of the crabcake over Florentine choices although I think all of us wish we had gotten the crabcake option after seeing it delivered to our table. The Bloody Mary's were absolutely to die for (not overdone, simple and easy to go thru a few during our breakfast) and I'll be back just for this combination again of the eggs Benedict with Bernaise and a Bloody Mary. The ambience of Heywoods was easy to enjoy. We had a lovely breakfast full of lots of laughter and never felt like we were disturbing others nor did anybody else seem to be disturbed or disrupted by the fun we were having at our table. The server was absolutely wonderful and attentive.

Honestly, I don't know why the rating is in the 3 star setting…read more Twice we had dinner and drinks and found that all was delicious. The flourless chocolate cake is Devine and the Reuben sandwich is delicious... even the chips are yummy. Both servers were very friendly and attentive. We marked it on our list for restaurant to visit again when in vicinity

This was a lovely little restaurant on a hotel that we wandered upon in Lexington. It was not…read morecrowded on a Saturday night in midwinter, and we had a delicious dinner. My husband and I shared the coconut shrimp appetizer and the chicken piccata. They were both fantastic. The chicken, roast potatoes and vegetables were cooked perfectly and the flavor was delicious. I hope to return on our travels south one of these days.