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    Grimes's

    3.9 (117 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Drew G.

    This is one of my favorite friend chicken places. The batter is seasoned so well and it's always crispy and delicious! I love their battered potato wedges. Their prices are great too.

    2 Piece Boneless Catfish Dinner with Red Beans & Rice, Cornbread muffin, and Potato Salad.
    Richard Walton C.

    I decided to give them a try after looking at their extensive menu. It was short drive to pick up some food and bring it home. This was the first time I have gone to this restaurant. I have passed by it multiple times but never stopped before. I did go into the drive-thru the wrong way. If you go there, you need to drive around back where the drive-thru lane starts. You have to order the pick up your food from the passenger side. This is due to it being the last space in the strip mall there. Anyway, they were nice about it (I am sure I'm not the first to make this mistake). They took my order and told me I could park anywhere out front and they would bring my food to me. She told me they make it fresh so it would take a few minutes but assured me she would get it out to me as quickly as possible. It was probably about 10 minutes or so. I would order ahead next time and then pick up at the drive-thru. I ordered the 2 pc Boneless Catfish Dinner which comes with two sides and a choice of bread. I tried the Red Beans & Rice and the Potato Salad. For my bread I went with the Cornbread instead of the roll. The fish was good. The potato salad was excellent. The red beans & rice and cornbread were okay. I would come again to order more food for sure. She got the Chicken Sandwich. It was a classic chicken sandwich which would normally come with lettuce, tomato, mayo, they also asked if she wanted pickles. She opted to get it plain. She sometimes doesn't like the sauce or there is too much sauce so she prefers to add the toppings herself if needed. The chicken was lightly fried and came on a large white bun. There are so many places that sell the classic sandwich so she did have some preconceived idea of what it would taste like. She had to say this chicken sandwich, to her surprise, exceeded her expectations. It was cooked perfectly and the flavor was everything she had hoped for. She realizes it is just a piece of fried chicken breast but it gets harder and harder to find a really good one. She will certainly be ordering this again.

    William L.

    Get served dried out chicken wings, can't believe they would eat these themselves but will give them to a paying customer

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    Don S.

    When you are craving chicken on the south side, screw the Colonel and head across Man O War to Grimes's! (Only screw the Colonel if it's consensual) Grimes's (fka Richie's) is one of the best chicken joints in Lexington. You can choose from regular or spicy chicken and great sides such as potato wedges, mac & Cheese, greens, or green beans to name a few. This trip I ordered the 2 piece box, which accidentally came with 3 pieces! I substituted spicy breasts and ordered the greens as my side. You also have a choice of bread or corn muffin. The spicy breasts were fried to perfection, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. These folks know how to fry chicken and you will not have grease dripping from your fingers! The greens were cooked to perfection as well, slow cooked with just the right amount of vinegar and the muffin is sweet corn bread and was moist and delicious. The front door was locked for for ordering so the drive through is your only option with COVID restrictions. So head on over and enjoy!

    Faith C.

    We tried out this spot one night when we didn't want to cook dinner. Hubby asked for ribs tips, they were out. Asked for about two other items, they were out. He settled Chicken snack box with yams & baked beans and I got the Cod with mac & cheese & greens. Awkward wait, you have to pull away from window and someone handed order after they come out of front entrance. Staff were not properly wearing masks or gloves, most looked really young so my expectations were low for food. I was unfortunately correct. Cod was a very hard fried piece and inedible. Sides were disappointing as well. Nothing special at all. Hubby said chicken was ok. I guess they've mastered that part. For a $10+ cod meal I will never go again.

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    3 years ago

    had livers delivered at about 8 pm. They must've been cooked this mornin. Worse livers I ever tried to eat. will not order from there again

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    3 years ago

    Really good value and best chicken tenders in town in my opinion, especially when they're fresh

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    We are crazy about their fried catfish! Now they also have chicken livers, and those are great too! I'm glad they're in the neighborhood!

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    Got takeout and it was hot and fresh and the portions were very generous! Great value for a family meal.

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    7 years ago

    The food was amazing! Chicken was juicy and succulent! Filled with flavor!! Definitely will be back!!

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    8 years ago

    Best chicken in lexington. Get the spicy if you're not a wimp! Amazing sides too. Nomnom

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