Delicious food, friendly and attentive service, and fun atmosphere. My friends and I went for Tuesday night Trivia and had a great time. Good deals on tacos and margs for Tuesdays, too! read more

Bear & the Butcher - Smoked Turkey and Brie - Butcher Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Have no idea what the inside of this place looks like, we had the best seat outside on the sidewalk. The sandwiches were all good the only hiccup was the caesar salads we were served had very little to no dressing at all. But after a quick response by the waitress we were satisfied. Would definitely recommend going here grabbing a beer and a table outside to people watch read more

The Bear and the Butcher ended up being a pretty average Saturday night out for us. We were a group of four and started with cocktails, which honestly were the highlight of the whole visit. Good price, good quality. No complaints there. For food, we had a mix at the table: fish, steak, and burgers. The fish was off. The texture was strange, almost like the skin had been left on even though it wasn't, and it had a fishy taste that just wasn't right. The burger, on the other hand, was very good and easily the best value of everything we tried. If I ever go back, that's probably what I'd order. The biggest disappointment was the service. Our server clearly wasn't having a good day, didn't seem interested in us, and let our drinks sit empty long enough that we had to wave him down just to get refills. It really took away from the experience. I'd give the place another shot, but if the next visit ends up feeling like this one, it'll probably fall off my list of places to go. read more

My fiance and I were looking for somewhere different to eat. We live out of town and don't often make it to downtown Lexington. We had reservations but ended up getting there early and just had our dinner at the bar. We both had cocktails which we enjoyed along with the deviled eggs for an appetizer. The eggs were okay--a bit spicier than I would have preferred and I would probably try a different app next time I go (there will be a next time for sure!) My shrimp and grits were great but honestly the bourbon glazed wings that my fiance had were the show stoppers. Large sized wings that were smoked perfectly with the right amount of crunch topped with a sweet but not too sweet bourbon glaze. I will definitely get those next time I go. The vibes were casual and chill--the perfect place to pre-game before a game or event or the perfect place to meet friends for a drink. I'd definitely recommend! read more

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The gift shop lady at Claiborne Farms recommended this spot for our hungry family of 6 adults and 5 children 6 and under. We had very limited time and the staff was amazing at understanding and getting us all fed pronto. The food and drinks were spot on and the pub y atmosphere was loud enough with sports that our kids didn't disrupt. Thanks so much for a terrific experience read more

Good grief, I keep forgetting about this place just cause we never go to Chevy Chase and then I remember it's here. So many options, and the specials rotate a lot. The fried duck rangoon is a delicious option (unless you just don't like cream cheese), but the fattiness carries the sauce so well. Also, tacos are always a good option - Taco Tuesday specials are so worth it. Lots of service options (to go, at the bar, sit down service). You can even get a delivery to Beer Trappe! Everyone has been super nice every time we've gone and very helpful even with silly questions. It can get kinda loud, especially on event nights, but outdoor seating is great when the weather is nice! read more

Bear & the Butcher - Taco Tuesday fried shrimp tacos - Butcher Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Delicious food and a fun atmosphere. Not quite fitting for accommodating large groups but made it work for us. We had to sit outside and it was raining so we did get a little wet but staff brought out towels for us to dry off. They messed up the bill but were quick to fix and helped give recommendations for other places to visit in the area! Food was quick to come out and tasted great. The proportions are fairly large and the drinks, especially the Bloody Mary, could be a whole meal itself. We were expecting lunch and they had their brunch menu out which is served until 2 on Saturdays but still enjoyed and found something for everyone. See the pics for reference! read more

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The outside seating is definitely worth coming to eat here especially sitting up top. Warm buffalo chicken dip is served in an iron skillet with pita chips was fire. You definitely have to try one of the burgers, we got the double Chevy burger and beast burger which is 1/2 pound wagyu burger with their house made pickles. You can't go wrong with either burger. Thank me later and get the Brussel Sprouts as a side. OMG. Service was great also! read more

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I've stopped here for drinks a few times, but only ever sampled the deviled eggs and not the rest of the menu so I went in for an actual lunch. The interior is nicely decorated, spacious, with nice seating options for booths, tables, and bar. They had pulled my favorite beer from the tap in favor of a seasonal offering; no worries, it happens. I started with my usual deviled eggs, which are always spot-on. Both flavors are great. The toppings are piled high and the egg quality is good. I then tried the famous smoked wings tossed in the spicy peach sauce. I was expecting the sauce to be a similar profile to a peach habanero, but I was VERY wrong. It tasted like peach ring gummy candy, not an ounce of spice, and did not pair well with the smokey wing underneath. I only ate one and left the rest. Of course the fact that I didn't ask the server, first, what the spicy peach tasted like is on me. They might have steered me in a different direction. I also ordered the Fish & Chips, and was quite disappointed. The fish was a flavorless soggy mess that appeared to have been undercooked within a very thin batter that seemed to lack seasoning. It certainly did not taste like a traditional beer batter. The smoked pepper BBQ slaw was nothing special; just a clump of cabbage/carrots/etc. with little-to-no dressing. The battered fries weren't bad, but not great either. The house-made tartar sauce was pretty good, but both the fish and fries were so lack luster I didn't really have anything to eat the sauce with. Other items on the menu might be better so don't discount this establishment entirely...but this was a disappointing experience. In time, I may give it another try and make different choices. read more

Great atmosphere and great burgers. Highly recommended place! You will not go home hungry

My family and I met up for lunch this afternoon at this beautiful establishment. The server was kind and welcoming.. she made sure our drinks were filled consistently and was patient with us when my family decided to wait on the dinner menu (2PM) even though we arrived early. We were able to eat breakfast or dinner! I ordered the "famous wings" and was delighted with the ranch as well as the fries. All of the food that was prepared for us was fresh and none of us left unhappy. I will be back! Try the breakfast nachos! Undoubtedly the best "nachos" I've ever had. read more

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I came here for brunch with a friend and got the fried chicken sandwich and it had pimento cheese and bacon and it was very tasty. I wish there were more jalapeños, but I am a big fan of jalapeños. The shrimp sriracha tacos were also quite tasty and nicely fried. The server was great, but it was kind of hard to hear because there's an echo inside and there was a large party sitting next to us read more

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I almost gave 4-stars because they do not have any 'real' Mexican beer, but then i realized, I'm not a bitch, service was excellent, food was outstanding, and timing impeccable. They do have a Mexican style beer, made in Kentucky, so they get the points.. read more

Went to Bear & Butcher today...Number 1 hand down wings - dry rub- in Lexington.Tell me I'm wrong. Chicken sandwich is money$$$ very very good read more

How fun! We had such an amazing time. We went around 5:30 and they were more busy towards when we left. The interior is more college sports vibes. The food was so great and so were the drinks!! If you like a sweeter kahlua drink get the bamboo bear! It was so cute and comes in an adorable mug! read more

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Fun place!! The interior is cool with indoor seating at tables or at the bar, as well as upstairs and a rooftop! The atmosphere was cool, plus TV's inside to watch sports. We went around 7:30pm on a Friday and the place had open spots. The food is decent - the salmon was good but lots of sauce, the sirloin was moderate, and the BLT was a classic. Overall, nice spot. read more

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Pretty solid spot for a pre UK football game meal. Came here with my husband, his brother, and hid brother's wife, who are season ticket holders and very graciously invited us. We thought we'd return the favor by taking them out to eat to a place in Lexington they've been eyeing for a while. I had stared at the menu well before we came, and I had a hard time deciding what I wanted. My brother-in-law agreed to split the Chevy Chase Cheesesteak and the Loaded Mac and Cheese. But first, we started with some of the poutine-style fries, which were pretty good. As for the entrees, they were also pretty good. I'm not sure that the cheesesteak warrants the "crowd favorite" trophy next to it on the menu, but it wasn't bad. The mac and cheese was very decadent. The locale is pretty big, going up two stories with an open, sports bar feel. The staff was friendly and helpful. Pretty decent spot, glad we checked it out. read more

Bear & the Butcher - Big Bowl of Loaded Fries - poutine style - Butcher Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Every restaurant needs a GM like Glenn! His staff is absolutely fantastic as well! He gave us a run-down of their 24hr chicken wing process & excellent recommendations! Charles makes the BEST Espresso Martini! The COCOA BEAR! To start & a MUST the Duck Breast Wontons! Like 5-star Carsons app w/ a perfect portion of duck ratio, corn, cream cheese, bacon & the sauce!! Sriracha mayo & Thai chili sauce. Wow!! A pound of the recommended Wing w/ side of Buffalo & Ranch! Delish!! We also ordered the Poutine. Lovely spot & we cannot wait to come back for Saturday & Sunday Brunch. I highly recommend this restaurant! It is a must!! Thank you all! Happy New Years! Second visit was for BRUNCH! The portions are huge so I was looking for something smaller & the bartender today recommended the Veggie Breakfast Skillet. It was smothered in sauce & basically had one egg. I do not recommend it, but if so, sauce on the side!! Also no lettuce, add another egg. We also tried the 'English' breakfast which wasn't a proper English it Irish breakfast. Basically Polish Sausage & Eggs, lacking the pudding & rashers, but it was good! Overall, the Brunch menu looked good & is served Saturday & Sunday. The Chicken& Waffles & Shrimp Tacos will be the next on my list to try! read more

Great food. Amazing waitstaff, and plenty of TVs for sports watching. Will be back. Two floors is needed. The place of packed. Parking is limited. read more

Walking in we were greeted by someone who may or may not employed there. You can't really tell who is working there as they wear no kind aprons or uniforms. The place has zero atmosphere, if you like dirty concrete floors and old tumbleweed wood booths you may like it. We could see in the kitchen from our booth. They were not wearing gloves or hair restraints. The bartender serving food had hair past his shoulders and not covered or pulled back. The place gives off an old frat bro vibe. Not inviting at all. We will never go back. read more

Server was very friendly and food was tasty. Great atmosphere to watch sports. We really enjoyed the evening.

I made 9:30 reservations. Arrived at 9:32. Entire staff acted like we were unwelcome. Horrible waitress and a manager who was worse. Don't take 9:30 reservations if you are going to tell guests that the kitchen is closed at 9:45. Especially when be told with an attitude. Won't be back or recommend. read more

Bear & the Butcher hosted us for our Book & Sip Club holiday brunch and it was nothing short of amazing! The staff was incredibly accommodating to our needs and did a great job organizing our large group and ensuring everyone's order was accurate and arrived on time! Definitely check out the breakfast cocktails and appetizers - the apple cranberry dip was amazing! And the Christmas decor was so cozy. We can't wait to come back after the holidays and explore the rest of their dinner menu! read more

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After my previous review the general manager was quick to sort the issue after coming back from holiday leave. The other staff that I was interacting with hadn't experienced the issue I had before and did not know how to properly handle it. He was extremely apologetic over the situation and made be feel at ease, which is great because I have loved Bear and the Butcher's food and dining experience in the past. The wings are something I get regularly while there, and I hope to go back now that this has been resolved. read more

Bear & the Butcher - screenshot of Toast order page, no way to contact support - Butcher Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We have Eaton here a couple of times, and the food and atmosphere has always been a vibe! With it being right down by Chevy Chase you don't see any homeless or any drug drugs. It's very refreshing. The food is absolutely delicious although the ribs were a bit too spicy, but I can't handle any spice whatsoever so I might not be the best judge for that. The service is always friendly and fast. And I overall have no complaints when we went. They were decorated for Halloween and it was super spooky, but not scary! Very tasteful all around read more

Great place for brunch! Pretty impossible to beat bottomless mimosas. Food is very good and nice location. read more

Went here for dinner...they offer bourbon flights, I ordered the Weller flight, they didn't have the 12 year old, I was asked to pick something else. I chose a Pappy...was told oh we can't do substitutions, I'm sure it was because of my selection, after being told to make a new selection, now if I'd have chosen any large batch bourbon I'm sure they'd would have made that substitution...total crap!!! Then ordering dinner I asked to substitute brussel sprouts for fries, I have a gluten allergy...was told there's no substituting sides...so I told our server to not put any fries on the plate and I'll pay for an extra side of brussel sprouts...meal came out with all my food on top of a bed of fries...what the actual heck??? Total crap restaurant in Lexington! Do not go here!!! There's so many better ones to go to, Carson's or OBC, much better pick, avoid this place it sucks! read more

We stopped by for lunch around noon on a Saturday and had no trouble getting a table for two. It was pretty busy given it's st pattys weekend and March madness but the service was fast. I think our servers name was Ryn and she was nice and got us our drinks and food quickly. I went for the shrimp tacos and they did not disappoint. Great flavor, the shrimp was perfectly crispy, and just a touch of spice. They're messy to eat so don't get them if you're trying to be cute. Chips and salsa were also good, definitely not your average jar of plain salsa. My boyfriend got the steak and eggs and he enjoyed it. It was cooked perfectly. I'm not sure what the dinner menu looks like but I'd definitely stop by to try it. It looked like they had some good food and drink specials for st patty's day. read more

Bear & the Butcher - Steak and eggs - Butcher Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Really fun and sporty ambiance - typical college town energy! The service was nice and friendly as well. All of our food was pretty good! My friend and I shared some of the wings which had very good flavor but definitely needed more sauce! Overall we had a pleasant time! The guacamole bites are super original and super delicious though! Our friends also enjoyed their tacos and Mac and Cheese! read more

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I went for brunch and it was excellent. Very little complaints from my part. Thought the service and the atmosphere was really great and the food was good too. read more

Food was a boom! however, it smelt like sewage at my table and it reeked the entire dinner. No idea where it was coming from so maybe check that out managers. read more

Visiting for work from CLT, NC. What an inviting place! Love the casual atmosphere with the U shaped bar in the center. Great selection of bourbons and beers. I happen to love sweet ciders so I decided to try the P.O.G Cider from Pikesville, KY. The tacos were a special for Tuesday so I decided to start with the creamy siracha shrimp tacos and a Caesar salad. Slight up charge on the Caesar but the girl down the bar had one and it looked hardy! Great choose! The Caesar had a unique dressing with pesto. Great salad. The taco had fried and bread shrimp with purple cabbage and the siracha sauce. Very tasty and just enough spice in the siracha. Great inexpensive meal. Very friendly staff also. Trivia started as soon as I finished my taco so I made a night of this fun place! Cheers! read more

Bear & the Butcher - Great atmosphere to watch the Open! - Butcher Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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This was my first time eating the Bear and the Butcher. The restaurant was large and welcoming. We had reservations. Our server was very attentive and we did not have to wait too long for our food. I made the wrong pick for dinner: Cheese Steak sandwich. The beef was way over cooked, hard and dry. Too top it off the bun was cold and the cheese was not melted. Can not recommend it. My fellow diners had much better luck. read more

Sunday brunch is a blast. Blood Mary's are outstanding with a delicious accompanying charcuterie. The Portland State Deluxe with buttermilk brine fried chicken, biscuit and gravy, and cheese is top notch. The vibe is relaxed. The staff is attentive. The bar offers a reasonable selection of Bourbon pours and cocktails. read more

Bear & the Butcher - Bloody Mary - Butcher Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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5 Star! Food was mouth watering both times I've went. First time I got the Rueben with fries and that might have been the best Rueben I've ever ate. Also got the jalapeño corn dip and it was delicious. Second time me and the guys went during brunch. All of them loved their wings and my chicken and waffles were amazing as well. Bottomless mimosas for like $15 but the icing on the cake. My bill for the food and drinks was maybe thirty bucks. Service was great and put up with our bullshit with a smile as well as laughed with us. Cool pub style and really laid back. At the top of my list for places to eat. read more

Bear & the Butcher - Chicken and Waffles, Wings, and Mimosas - Butcher Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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We ordered the cheesesteak sandwich which was supposed to have Sliced ribeye, except this ribeye was either chipped or shaved and I didn't care for the consistency of the sandwich. read more

Excellent service. Food was superb. Justin at the bar was fantastic. I would highly recommend this to anyone coming into town. Best experience and we will definitely be back. read more

We had a large group of 11 people and the service was excellent. They were attentive and the drinks came out quickly. The cocktails and food were both delicious! - House smoked chicken wings - My husband enjoyed these and 1lb of wings for $12 was definitely worth it - Pulled pork & apple tacos - Savory & fresh! I polished these off quickly. - Perfect Paloma - I always love a good mezcal twist on a Paloma read more

Did a girls brunch at Bear & the Butcher and it was epic! First off, I'm a bit outgoing and when you get me with my girls, things take a turn towards raunchy and rowdy. We like to have a good time. Our server was a champ and she was on top of it, from recommendations, to refills for our bottomless mimosas, to refilling water (needed due to bottomless mimosas), to making sure our food was everything we could dream of. To be honest, I don't remember much about the food! There were beignets with some decadent caramel chocolate sauce that I may or may not of licked off of one of my friends (should have asked for some to go for later!), and there was my super succulent steak that another friend stole off my plate. What I do remember was multiple rounds of apple cider mimosas and they rocked my world! I recommend reservations. That being said, we started with four and ended with seven and the staff was so accommodating! I'd share pictures, but Yelp may kick me out. So no dice this time. I'll behave better next time and share more! read more

So far I have been here twice. Once for brunch on the outdoor balcony and the second time for a late night snack at the bar. Both times the ambience was amazing with festivals on the street and then trivia inside! Both times the food and drinks were also amazing and well worth the money! The flavor profiles of the dishes are very unique. A must try! read more

Bear & the Butcher - Pork nachos - Butcher Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky