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    Epping's on Eastside

    4.2 (251 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    House Epping's Chopped Salad
    Alyona Z.

    4/12/25 My husband and I came here for our date night We shared crab bisque, pork belly burnt ends, a house salad with bleu cheese, chicken satay, and French fries fried in beef tallow (yes, they were as good as they sound and so thankful for no seed oil options) The food was fantastic, I do wish the bleu cheese dressing was a bit more bleu cheesy but other than that everything was great. The ambiance here is so mini jungle-like with all the various plants. I love the large space and the service was quick. The bathroom design was unique too, had to share that it is their family bathroom and the design for smaller children is too cute. Would definitely recommend this location for anyone looking to true unique food options.

    Restaurant Week offering for 2025.
    Chris R.

    Consistently Top Notch! Whether I'm here for dinner, cocktails, or an event, it's a hit. Cole Arime's menu offers a wide selection of delicious meals, apps, and desserts. Spacious place with a variety of seating options for a different feel each time you go. Bar, intimate dining room, larger dining room with lots of natural light, private room event space. They've got it. Bar staff and servers are always knowledgeable, attentive, and pleasant. Dined here with my wife, with friends, bourbon society events... they do it all right.

    Mushroom Bitterballen
    Aria H.

    Revisited Eppings for happy hour with a friend after my last experience a few years ago and was pleasantly surprised. We got the around 4 :30 on a Thursday and were sat immediately. Our server Nigel was phenomenal and the food was better than I remember. The blue crab bisque is my favorite thing. You MUST order it! The small plates we ordered to share were: the rosemary focaccia, vegetable spring rolls, chicken satay, arugula and beet salad that was on special. Everything was tasty although some things did take a while to get to our table. There was some confusion with the desserts (I ordered a butterscotch bourdine that was on special but received a apple cake) so I won't review them but overall a lovely experience. Ask for Nigel.

    Spicy Korean Cucumbers
    Kiera S.

    Everything we had here was amazing. I got a passion fruit drink and it was soooo delicious. We got a mixture of a bunch of stuff like the chicken satay, rosemary focaccia, spicy cucumbers, pork belly, gnocchi, crab cakes, the yuzu mousse, and strawberry crème brûlée. Everything was fantastic, but the real standouts were the rosemary focaccia and yuzu mousse. The service was great and it was lovely inside the restaurant. Will definitely be coming back here

    Eggs Benedict
    Erin C.

    Went to Epping's for a birthday brunch. Overall we had a great experience. I had the Eggs Benedict which was delicious but a little bit small. Two friends had the breakfast platter which was good. One had the breakfast burrito which ended up being just ok. Edit for more detail.. she ordered the burrito without onions and it came to the table with lots of onions. The server took it back and they remade it but this time it had basically just eggs and cheese on top of fries, more like a bowl. She wasn't upset, just wasn't what she thought she was getting. We enjoyed everything else very much! We all did the bottomless Bellinis which were very good! Our server was very sweet and never made us feel rushed. They had a drag brunch going on in the other the room and that looked like so much fun! Would love to go back another time for that. I look forward to going back for dinner sometime.

    Love Nate's coffee & Eppings has a special blend.
    Marie P.

    It's always a treat to go to Epping's Eastside. We love their bright ambience, and their food and drinks never fail. Sunday Brunch was the quest and I ordered the special of lump crab over cheese grits, and it was really amazing. They offer carafes of mimosas and Bloody Mary's as well making it perfect to share with friends. My hubs ordered the traditional breakfast & said the eggs were cooked perfectly & the cheese put it over the top. The espresso martini- chef's kiss! Made with Nate's Coffee, one of my local faves.

    Vicky C.

    Went on Valentine's Day for one of my best friends birthday. We had a great time all the food was amazing and flavorful and the service was also outstanding! The restaurant was also super cute and clean. I got the beef ragu which was the special of the day and beef tallow fries.

    Tash M.

    What a great ending to my visit to Lex! This is an amazing spot- elegant yet humble and a perfect nod to all the great finds in the bluegrass state! We came for a work dinner; and I can confidently say everyone had a great time. The cocktail list definitely got us started on the right note, and I LOVED their paper plane- the perfect hybrid of dark&bitter. For a veggie, you'll have more options than I would have expected. Harissa heirloom carrots were fresh and tasty. But the fungus among us was my favorite: mushroom risotto with a side of extra mushrooms. Michael on service took great care of us, and be sure to ask him about his farm just outside of town. The yuzu vanilla custard was truly LIFE ALTERING! One of the most creatively flavored and completely satisfying desserts I've ever had!! Makes me want to run away and become a pastry chef!!! Not that I could ever make something that delicious. Lovely decor and relaxed vibe. Thanks for a great last meal in Lex!

    Gnocchi! Very good
    Cin N.

    We went to Epping's for our engagement dinner while we were on vacation and despite this restaurant having great reviews I was a little disappointed. I have to give at least 3 stars because my food was really good and the drinks were nice too, but our food took an hour and 50 minutes to come and the waitress seemed visibly annoyed at our table? We are very polite as all former food service workers ourselves so we just assumed it was very busy. Atmosphere was interesting as it was a really pretty spot but there was also an extremely intoxicated patron singing loudly from table to table on a Wednesday evening... odd experience with much left to be desired.

    Breakfast Burrito and Tiramisu Waffles with a side of fruit. Caramel latte!
    KatyJoy D.

    First time trying Epping's on Eastside and I was so happy with my experience. The layout is lovely. Lots of natural light and the tables are spaced nicely creating plenty of privacy for conversation. I went for a birthday brunch and was able to split two dishes between myself and a friend. We wanted savory and sweet. I ordered the Tiramisu waffles and she got the breakfast burritos. The servers were so obliging by splitting our orders perfectly so we could share. Can't wait to go back.

    Dry Frisco Melt, don't get.
    Andy P.

    A beautiful restaurant and a great place for brunch. It looks like a huge sun room, with white walls and huge windows, tables and booths with comfortable cushioned chairs. The staff was friendly from our host to our waiter and service was extremely quick though they didn't rush us while getting our orders and let us sit there and enjoy the company of the people we met after we were done eating. The food was good for most, my non breakfast entree, the Frisco Melt smash burger was quite bland and dry. The side of grits, I dare say was more flavorful, should have gone with shrimp and grits. The others at the table got the burrito, chicken and waffles, and the Turkey club. They seem to have enjoyed their selections. Epping's is a solid choice for brunch while you're in Lexington, though I'd stick with breakfast entrees. Or just have coffee and enjoy the beautiful morning in their sun room.

    Chicken & Waffles
    KyVonne L.

    Had a lovely Sunday brunch at Epping's on Eastside with a small group of friends, and I can't recommend it enough! The atmosphere is bright, welcoming, and perfect for a cute brunch date. The space is thoughtfully laid out with multiple restrooms, which is always a plus. I had the chicken and waffles--absolutely delicious! The French toast also looked amazing and came with a huge portion. Their bottomless mimosa special is such a great deal, and the service was attentive and helpful from start to finish. Definitely adding this to my go-to brunch spots in Lexington!

    Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Heirloom Carrots
    Harrison Y.

    We had an excellent first time at Epping's for an anniversary dinner. The staff were friendly and accommodated food allergies with care. The restaurant was spacious, quiet, and clean. We started with the Eastsider and Natini for drinks. Eastsider was tasty and Natini had strong coffee. For small plates, we ordered the pork belly burnt ends. Our sever recommended the crispy Brussels sprouts and heirloom carrots, so we ordered those too. We thought the Brussels and pork belly were done very well. The carrots were good but not remarkable. For large plates, we both ordered the skirt steak. It was cooked to temperature and enjoyed their take on the dish. Worth noting menu online didn't correspond to the menu in person. We did appreciate how the ingredients seem to be seasonal and fresh!

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