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    Hardens

    5.0 (54 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Wedge with fried chicken
    Maryanne G.

    O.M.G. This place is simply divine. Owned/run by a local husband/wife who are both super cool people. No reservations (like most places in town) so there might be a bit of a wait on busy nights -- but soooo worth the wait! The house specialty cocktails are all great (LOVE "Leaving Lex Vegas") -- especially if you are lucky enough to get the husband as your bartender! The tuna tostada app with matcha salsa was insanely good - the blend of flavors and textures was mind-blowingly good. Wedge salad with fried chicken and homemade ranch rocked! Lamb with pistachios was superb. This place is a true local gem!!

    Bethany G.

    This place is a 5-star find! Highly recommend coming early to beat the rush, which lasted well into the evening. Gluten free guest, here - thrilled with the offerings. Best fried brussels and steak nachos we have ever had. The queso was smooth and flavorful, the steak perfectly cooked. The brussels were a wonderful mix of lovely crunch and a creamy bacon and cherry finish. Skip the Korean rice bowl in favor of literally everything else. For dessert we had a seasonal pumpkin spice cheesecake crème fraise. Chef's kiss! The Lex Lux Vegas cocktail was tart and balanced. The Blue Mountain Dark Hollow stout was malty, creamy, and strong. Go here. You'll be glad.

    Smash burger
    Priya K.

    This place is a must visit when in the Lexington, VA area. Very cool vibe, friendly service and amazing food and drinks. We tired Thai chicken wings, smash burger and Mac and cheese (I requested our server to put Serrano peppers on top!) Everything tasted delicious. They have nice cocktails, wine and beer options.

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    Great food, drinks, service and ambiance. We had the ahi tostada and nachos. We will definitely be back!

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    Anne S.

    We decided to make a quick visit to Lexington to celebrate Schweety's birthday. Our "usual" is closed so after a bit of research, we came upon Hardens. This may me our new usual!! What a gem! The cocktail list is wonderful. We ordered several :). But needing a bit a food, the tuna tostada was phenomenal! Our first course. The menu here is small but mighty. Several at the bar were enjoying the steak sandwich, so that's the choice Schweety made, too. I've been trying to stay on the lighter side so initially was going to get the Wedge salad, but based on someone down the bar, I choose the Harvest Salad and added the tuna because it was so awesome in the appetizer. WOW! One of the best salads, EVER! A restaurant which would receive accolades wherever it was located.. Lucky Lexington!

    Smash burger on Gluten Free bun
    Jeremy J.

    Amazing food, wonderful service, and gluten free options. 8 had the Thai wing which were delicious. My wife had the smash burger on gluten free bun. Also recommend the Viva Lux Vegas cocktail.

    Thai Wings & the Mac and Cheese

    INSANELY delicious! 10/10 recommend a trip to Lexington with this restaurant as the main attraction. The dining room is one open room so it did get a bit lively, but the food and drinks were well worth the steady buzz of fellow excited patrons. Our server was an absolute sweetheart, said it was just the 3 front of house servers working- including the bartender- and they have only been open for a year and a half. Compliments all around the house, we will definitely be returning and hopefully sooner rather than later.

    Wedge salad smash burger
    Nob S.

    Stopped by on way to Lime Kiln Theater for a show. Service was quick and drinks were excellent. Food was also great. The fries, smash burger, wedge salad all were what we were looking for before a show.

    Rebecca V.

    Still thinking about my dinner here last night and am so sad I don't live closer. I had one of their seasonal cocktails and the steak frites. So many yummy things on their menu! Can't wait to come back!

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    3 months ago

    Best food I've had at a restaurant in a very long long time. This is how it should be done.

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    7 months ago

    Best dang meal I've had in a while. The owner recommended the Mac & cheese and churros w/ ice cream. Fantastic!

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    4 months ago

    Great food, people, and quaint & welcoming Lexington restaurant. There's not a whole lot of space, but it's a really solid restaurant.

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    4 months ago

    By Far - the best meal in town we had during school visit. Not even close. Everything was delicious, and the service was great.

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    4 months ago

    Service was amazing and friendly. Some of the best fancy sandwiches we've had in a long time

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    Amazing food, amazing service, amazing ambiance. Open fairly late which is very nice. Get the tuna tostada

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    Excellent food, service, location and atmosphere. Very accommodating and careful with celiacs; same with my wife's tomato allergy.

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    Thanks so much! We really love our burger too!!

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    1 year ago

    Very yummy food. Burgers are . Delivers appetizers FAST. The bathrooms were very cozy. (don't know how to lock the doors)

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    3 years ago

    Best night out in a long time. The atmosphere is amazing. The food is delicious. The staff is friendly. Cannot recommend this place enough!

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    Food was fantastic, service was great. They ironed out any minor issues they had when they initially opened. The drinks here 10/10 as well.

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