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On a recent trip to beautiful Lexington, Virginia, we stopped at this little hotel bar to warm up…read morewith some fries and old fashioneds after a very chilly hike through Natural Bridge. We loved sitting by a real fire and everyone was very kind to the little ones we had with us. We will definitely be back. It was a very cozy experience.

More than a hotel bar, an unexpected gem, beyond the under utilized curb appeal. Fresh ingredients…read morefor the food and mixed drinks made with effort and flavors! Pescatarian friendly. Desserts made in-house. Ample and competent service Team. 50% is setup as bar, while 50% is setup as dining; a (2) sided gas fireplace separates them. Covered patio seating in the rear, unfortunately, without a view. Tasteful experience with decent portions and prices. Hello Lexington!

Awesome spot in downtown LexVegas and a glass of wine!

Fish and chips with sweet potato fries. Highly recommend

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Cider available only east of the Mississippi

The Palms

4.1(261 reviews)

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!

We were in Lexington for the weekend and ended up eating at The Palms twice -- because it was just…read morethat good. The first night we ordered the stuffed cod and burgers, along with beers and soft drinks. Everything was fantastic. The food was flavorful, fresh, and cooked perfectly, and the service was quick and genuinely friendly. We liked it so much that we went back again the same weekend. The second time we had burgers, a club sandwich, fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese, a punch cocktail, a tall beer, and soft drinks -- and once again, everything was spot-on. Consistently great food and great service both times. We went in around 8:00 p.m. the first night, and the staff was cheerful and energetic -- you would have thought they had just started their shifts. That's a huge plus when dining a little later in the evening. Everyone we spoke to said it's a local favorite, and after our experience, we completely understand why. If we had more time in town, we probably would have eaten there a third time. Definitely a must-stop in Lexington!

Bar Area

The perfect cheeseburger and fresh fries

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Pure Eats

3.7(158 reviews)

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.

Really nice, quaint place. Friendly people and good food. Everything is made fresh throughout the…read moreday. A great place to stop for a quick meal.

Self-serve coffee

Donuts

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Avocado toast with an egg

Devils Backbone Brewing Company

4.1(217 reviews)

3.3 mi

We are from out of town and wanted to take a large group out for celebration dinner. This was a…read moregreat location with a patio that overlooks the valley. Beautiful views and incredible weather made it very comfortable to sit outside on their large patio with well cared for benches with shade. There were about 15 of us so there were a whole bunch of different things ordered and everything was wonderful. Bavarian pretzels, mac and cheese, burgers and tacos. Everyone was very happy with the food. I would absolutely recommend

Holy Batman this was incredibly good. I know Devils is known for their beer, but they should also…read morebe know for this pulled pork sandwich.

Sour beer

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Dining room

Hardens

5.0(45 reviews)

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

O.M.G. This place is simply divine. Owned/run by a local husband/wife who are both super cool…read morepeople. 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!!

Chicken tacos

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Korean rice bowl

Macado's

3.1(173 reviews)

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.

Dinner with family!

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Some cream for my coffee (pretty good!)

Kenney's

4.1(70 reviews)

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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.

The best fried chicken for many many miles around. Cooked to perfection juicy, seasoned…read morebeautifully. The folks are friendly. Picnic table style dining, inside or out. Nothing fancy. Just good food.

Hot Dog with chili and mustard

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Old school menu

Bistro on Main

3.8(185 reviews)

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.

Interior of one of the rooms

Filet Sandwich & Fries

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Haywood's

3.5(104 reviews)

Ate dinner at this high-end restaurant two weeks ago. The service was excellent. The food was quite…read moredisappointing. I enjoyed the sea bass that I was served, but my partner ordered a vegetarian dish that was mostly rice with veggies mixed in priced at $28(!!). It was barely OK by her standards, certainly not worth the price. Ditto for a side of sautéed mushrooms priced at $18(!!), adequate but hardly worth that price. There are several much more reasonably priced restaurants in town with better food on the menu.

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.

A lovely Bartender preparing our cocktails

Lobster

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Filet

Juniper Lounge

3.5(109 reviews)

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.