I had a night in Lexington, Kentucky for work and needed a nice meal after a very long day. After looking at Yelp reviews for Lexington, I decided to drive to "Old Bourbon County" for dinner. I am really glad I decided to step out, even in a rainy night, instead of eating room service because the food at OBC was delicious. At the outset of this review, I apologize as at a restaurant named, "Old Bourbon County", I only drank beer--and Belgian-style beer from Tennessee at that. But, stick with me. I'll start with the entrée. As I looked at the glowing tablet menu, I licked my chops considering the half chicken with gnocchi, shrimp and grits, flank steak, and seared crab cake entrées. I decided on the shrimp and grits and was absolutely blown away by the blast of creole flavor. The plate was piping hot with bacon, shrimp, and andouille sausage. The grits were cheesy and smokey. The sauce popped with huge creole spice and melded with the proteins and grits. As I ate this dish, I reflected on how much I love southern cooking, even as a Chicago-bred Yankee. The flavor, passion, and simplicity of shrimp and grits delight me. For my appetizer, I had the chilled oysters on half shells. They came on rock salt with fresh herbs, pickled onion, and half a lemon for juice. I love raw oysters. Simply offering them will give a restaurant three stars in my view. Last, but not least, OBC has a remarkable beer list. On the glowing tablet were listed more than thirty craft beers from the top American and Belgian breweries along with clear descriptions of the style, flavors, and alcohol level. I opted for a bottle of the Farmhouse Saison from Blackberry Farm in Wallans, Tennessee. I write this as a Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) Provisional beer judge. The Saison was dry with a light mouthfeel and flavors of pear, peach, and floral esters. It was a beautiful compliment to the spice of the creole sauce in the shrimp and grits. If I were judging this beer it would be highly rated. Honestly, as a brewer, drinking this Saison left me pondering how to brew a replica. Conclusion: OBC offers wonderful, New American food with a remarkable whiskey list and beer list. While I wish it offered draft beers, the mix of great food with amazing drinks easily put OBC in the category of four stars, which on my page is among the best restaurants in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. OBC is no slouch. When in Lexington, go here. I'll be back. read more

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This place really surprised us!! Even though it had amazing reviews, they didn't do this place justice. the cocktails are craft and delicious!! i got a Mr. Pink and it was amazing! We ordered pork tenderloin and short ribs with cheese grits. sides are extra but well worth it. Definitely get the brussels. We also enjoyed the sweet potato casserole and jalapeño cornbread which was spicy! oh and the dinner rolls they give are top 5 favorite i've ever had. will definitely return when we are back in town!! read more

OBC Kitchen - Salad Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We had much to celebrate, my 7th wedding anniversary, my parent's 50th, my sister receiving her PhD. We were in KY for a wedding in Frankfort and we needed a nice restaurant for this celebration and the only night we could do this was a Sunday...ain't nothing better than Applebee's open on Sunday in Frankfort. I found OBC based on reviews on a few different sites and made reservations. The food was great, the service even better. Prices were reasonable. My father's comment was that for the money, this quality of food would have been triple the price near where they live in Southern California. At this price point, if it was close to home, this would be his new favorite restaurant. I'm a little bitter that my father talked the server into giving him the check after I'd told her I wanted it, and she'd agreed, but my dad can be persuasive so I'll forgive her (not him). If I find myself back in Lexington, I'll be sure to pay a visit. read more

Went for burger week, it was very busy. Food and service were impeccable. One of my favorite restaurants...honestly, BHG is always phenomenal. read more

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Why 5 stars? Because this is possibly the best meal I've had in Lexington. --- --- --- I nearly went elsewhere for dinner, but I'm so glad I let Heather P convince me to end my search here. This meal was flawless top to bottom. First off, I ordered some bread from Bluegrass Baking Company, and even though it was not typically bread that I'd enjoy (there was a lot going on, on it, and I usually like more plain) it was everything I'd hoped it would be. I've always wanted to make it to BBC, but I've never had the opportunity. Those people are freaking geniuses, and I cannot wait to visit the shop next time I'm in Lexington. Aside from that, I ordered the short rib tacos and mac-n-cheese. The tacos were unbelievable. I ordered them because of the high praise in other Yelp reviews, and my fellow Yelpers did not let me down. I cannot speak enough to their awesomeness. The mac-n-cheese was also superb. I'd rave more about that, but the tacos simply just stole the show. I love the modern/wood interior and dim lighting. Dim lighting usually feels stuffy, but in this case, I didn't get that vibe here. Everything was just perfect. read more

We were in town for the weekend and both really wanted steak. We found OBC Kitchen and knew we had to try it out. We both got the steak & cake and it was out of this world delicious! Craft cocktail menu was impressive and each drink we tried was amazing. Will absolutely be back next time we're in town! read more

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Outstanding - most everything on menu has bourbon. The craft cocktails were delish. Must get the Bacon in Glass with peanut butter sauce- sounds gross....BUT it's to die for. I had the Strip with shoestring fries. Hubby had all sides they looked had good Brussel Sprouts,Mac & Cheese, bourbon jalapeño cornbread with whisky butter sauce ... read more

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Great place for a date night. We got the halibut and the beef short ribs. Both were fantastic, but I'd give the edge to the halibut. Dinner is served with rolls. Those were good. read more

This past weekend was my first experience at OBC Kitchen. I've been dying to try it since it opened! I've heard so many good things, and I'm a big fan of the BHG chain, so I was super excited to get there and try it out! However, I was disappointed. First, this wasn't my first attempt to dine at OBC Kitchen. A while back, soon after it opened, I was in Lexington visiting my cousin and we called to try to get a reservation for that same night, or see how long the wait would be if we came in. The girl that answered the phone actually laughed at me. She said something along the lines of, "You can't just eat here, we only have 12 tables! You have to have a reservation in advance!" I mean, I get if your restaurant is a bit more exclusive, but OBC Kitchen has never been advertised as that, and none of the other BHG restaurants are exclusive dining places, so I just hadn't expected that. And, I felt she should have handled that differently. Anyway, long story short, we took our business elsewhere that night. - Now, I'm not one to judge a place based on one person being rude to me, so I still wanted to try this spot out. My opportunity finally came this past weekend when I was in Lexington again. This trip was planned a few weeks in advance, so I called and made our reservation four weeks out. We dined on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. When we arrived we were seated promptly, and the place didn't seem too packed. None of the tables stayed empty for too long, but there was no wait and it didn't seem like a hectic/packed restaurant setting, especially for somewhere with so few tables. And the bar was all but empty the entire time we were there. The service was great. Our server was very friendly and attentive. She offered to explain anything to us that we needed and checked on us throughout our meal often. I also really enjoyed the fact that they have an iPad menu, so you can see photos of every dish before making a choice. I thought that was the best thing about the restaurant! I love seeing food before I dine somewhere (hello, Yelp!) so I thought that was a great touch. I ordered a cocktail called Kiki's Delivery Service. At $10 I wish the glass had been a bit larger, but it seems small craft cocktails are all the rage now, and don't get me wrong they're delicious, but it makes it difficult to have more than one with your meal. And I didn't. It was one and done for me. I was dining with three other people and we shared the Local Bluegrass Fondue. This appetizer wasn't horrible, but it wasn't great either. The fondue wasn't really creamy like you'd expect a cheese dip sauce (which is basically what cheese fondue is) to be, but more of a solid consistency than I would have expected. (Think Greek yogurt consistency.) Also, I didn't get much cheese flavor from it. It was more of a béchamel flavor, which isn't much of anything. And the chips looked really great, but they were so greasy that they actually left a trail of oil from your plate to your mouth, so we ended up with oil all over the table, and unfortunately I ended up with it on my shirt. This dish was $9, which isn't bad for an appetizer that's big enough to share between four people, but it left a lot to be desired. I ordered the Chicken & Waffles. At $18 I can say that I ordered the cheapest entrée at the table and got more food than anyone else at the table. However, and this is completely a personal preference, I didn't really enjoy the flavor of the dish. I love chicken & waffles, but I'm more a fan of the traditional dish. I guess I just don't need it fancied up to enjoy it. Two other people I was dining with tried the dish as well and didn't like it. - Now, I'm not saying it's not a good dish, just that we didn't prefer it. - It came with three waffle pieces and three pieces of chicken and I only ate one. My cousin ordered the Pan Seared Crab Cake. I'm the person that tries everyone's food, so I had a bit of this as well. It was alright, but didn't seem set up enough to me. It was a bit runny towards the center, which made it kind of hard to eat. Also, at $22 it seemed a bit pricey for only one crab cake. B ordered the Wagyu Steak Burgers. His dish was also $18, the same as mine, but came with much less food. The burgers are very fancy, not your typical burgers, so they weren't served on a bun, which we didn't really enjoy. They're the size of sliders, and come with two burgers and no sides. I get that they're trying to church it up, but if someone wants a burger they want a burger. He also ordered the Hand-Cut Fries with grilled tomato ketchup for $6. The ketchup was good, but the fries weren't anything special. They have two steaks on the menu at $22 and $29 and both are sliced, so we all decided to forgo those. It seems a bit over-priced for sliced meat. Overall, I think it's overpriced for what you get. And the food didn't blow me away. I wanted to love it, I promise, but next time I'll go to Malone's or Drake's. read more

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In my opinion, BHG can really do no wrong, and OBC is no exception. I recently came here with some girlfriends and we had a wonderful evening. The ambiance is chic and very Kentucky (tons of actual bourbon barrels, to be expected), but you should DEFINITELY call ahead for a reservation because this place is small and gets packed even on a weeknight. Ok so this is the part where I admit my friends and I are cheapskate students and instead of ordering actual entrees, we each ordered two small plates ("Accessories") (not sure if that makes us cheap or frugal...) I had the Kale and Quinoa Salad and the Stone Ground Grits and my friends had the Stack Salad and Smoked Mac n' Cheese. Look, if you don't mind looking cheap in front of your server this is the way to do it because we each had a TON of food - like, too much to eat, and it was SOOO good. That kale salad is legit one of the best I've ever had, and the grits were divine (a bit TOO cheesy perhaps, but I'm not complaining). I'm sure the actual entrees are incredible, but if you're looking to save some cash and still get a taste of Kentucky heaven, the small plates are the way to go. Our server was THE nicest woman ever and took her time to carefully explain the entire menu. She talked me into getting the Mononoke drink (currently all of the cocktails are inspired by Miyazaki animated films), and I'm so glad she did! It's a blueberry bourbon foamy drink and sort of tastes like blueberry toothpaste, but in a really good way! I mean c'mon, I couldn't go to OBC without getting some bourbon! OBC is officially my new favorite BHG establishment and I can't wait to return! read more

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OH. EM. GEE. I've had friends telling me about this place for months, but finally checked it out when we had family in town for Derby Day on Saturday. Ready to escape the rain and fill our Mint Julep filled bellies with actual food, I suggested that we try out something new and head to OBC. We got there just as they were opening so didn't have a problem getting seated which I've heard can be an issue when you don't arrive at early bird special time. I happily sank into the super comfy bench seating and started looking through their menu, drooling over every picture on the iPad they provide for the table. I wish I had gotten our server's name because he was incredible, but I didn't because I was really preoccupied with my own gluttony. (Sorry, excellent waiter! It's not that you weren't great. It's just that your food was even more awesome than you!) We started with the Bacon in a Glass which we've talked about over every meal since because it was that decadent and delicious. We then moved onto dinner - my Father in Law didn't love his chicken thighs mostly because he doesn't like his food touching, but the rest of us were in heaven. My hangar steak was perfectly cooked and I'm happy I ordered frites to go with it because yum! My husband's burgers were phenomenal. And my MIL was the clear winner with her chicken and waffles. Every bite around the table was better than the last. Our drinks were also excellent, wine for two of us from a great selection and Monty Python themed cocktails for the others. Our server even gave us a sphere shaped ice cube demo when we remarked at how cool their ice was! Dinner and show? Awesome! OBC is without a doubt going into our must-eat list of Lexington because they hit beyond the mark in every category. Can't wait to go back soon and eat more bacon! read more

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Let me start by saying I love this place...but I usually don't care for BHG products as a whole. So They started with a slight disadvantage with me from the get-go. That said, the decor is dope. I mean everything about it is very solid for the vibe they're going for...and if it weren't on Tates Creek I'd think I was in Philly, NYC, or some other large metropolitan area. If only it were BIGGER! A second downtown location would be an even better idea! Cocktail selection is pretty straight forward with an obvious huge gravitational pull towards bourbon/whiskey. They also have a very solid wine list. Menu items are all over the place, but this isn't a bad thing. You have a solid selection of tapas type items with some entrees that are sure to hit the spectrum for most patrons. The wife and I shared our anniversary here with some friends...they went above and beyond the call of duty for the day for us. The only thing keeping me from awarding it a full 5 stars is it's hard to get into this place without and RSVP. A screw it...edit for 5 stars. I love the place. read more

Great atmosphere, the service was impeccable manager and staff super friendly food was to die for. Drinks awesome! Definitely can support large groups read more

Our party of 8 had 8:30pm reservations on a Friday night, we were seated by around 8:45. They have expanded the restaurant since my husband had been when they originally opened the restaurant. Much more room for seating now than before. Cool vibe and atmosphere. They have some great Graf cocktails, you can look at the different options on an iPad. My friends and I ordered the Central Perk drink, partly because of the name. It was delicious! The cocktail names are super cute and from popular shows/movies. My husband had a Negroni. He enjoyed it but it just wasn't a typical Negroni. It was far too sweet and didn't contain any Campari like a Negroni should. For an appetizer, our table shared some different things, but the Bacon is what stood out the most. Delicious!! It's a must. The peanut butter dipping sauce puts it over the top. For dinner, my husband ordered the steak and cake. Which is steak and a crab cake. He loved it! I ordered steak frites, which was delicious! Huge portions, so be pretty hungry when you go! We were celebrating my friends birthday, so our waiter brought her dessert of donut holes with three different dipping sauces, jam, chocolate, and caramel. Amazing! The only thing, is I was sad they didn't have a candle or anything on the dessert for her like most places do to celebrate a birthday. Overall happy with our dining experience at OBC and we look forward to returning in the future! read more

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Great food and the service was exceptional! The drinks from the bar were delicious and well made! The interior of the restaurant has an awesome vibe. read more

This is one of those places that earns the word "Experience" instead of 'restaurant' or 'bistro' or 'that one time at that one place.' This... was an experience. I can only describe it chronologically. The small-ish space is ideal for a cozy nosh or nip. Or both. Yeah... let's say both. Because while their Bourbon and Whisk(e)y selection is monumental, they have spent equal time in crafting a food menu of plates that rivals the best hooch in the place. And they have all manner of Van Winkle on hand as well. Let's start with the drinks, though. Orphan Barrel. They have four of the six (known) varieties, though I believe they were currently out of Lost Prophet. No matter; I had the Rhetoric 21, since that was new to me personally. Quite the libation. My next (and last) drink was one of their current cocktail concoctions. Let me say, they have some rather sharp and creative geniuses working the plank! Their entire selection was "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" themed, with offering such as 'Bring Out Your Dead,' and 'My Name is Herbert.' Wish I had the constitution to try them all... But, I settled on 'What You Do With Witches,' which was equal parts beverage and showmanship. Brought table-side in a sealed mason jar, the top is opened to reveal a healthy waft of wood smoke that permeates your personal bubble, but dissipates quickly enough to not be distracting. The lingering subtlety might go unnoticed even, had you not the experience of enjoying it, and thus be searching for it on your nose later. Oh, and the drink itself... very not-bad. Highly excellent. I'd say, akin to a classic Sazerac, but more refined and with more depth in aromas and flavors. I wish I could review the larger 'Plates,' but we were so enthralled with the small plates that we ended up with three of them, which (plus dessert) was more than filling! That is what I think we enjoyed the most here; while the larger entrees have to be tried someday, you can very easily (and for less coin) fill up on amazing vittles instead, such as... BACON IN A GLASS. Now... while I enjoy bacon... (because I am human)... it takes a bit to impress me on your bacony offerings. And that's not because there isn't quality bacon out there! It's because it's SO dang popular now, that EVERYONE is doing it. Even sugared bacon. Yes, even bourbon-sugared bacon (probably). But... no one else serves it in a glass with a side of peanut butter. And that... was the kicker. Heavenly. To die for. Ordering it next time. Et cetera. It's bacon, but with sweet, and then more salty and savory... think the most refined PB&J&B(acon) sandwich ever, but without the bread. PIMENTO CHEESE. I've had this dish too from a few places, mainly because I travel a bit to the South as well. I can't say I've been exposed to a lot of bad pimento cheese, but I have had some 'just-okay' versions. This... is not one of those versions. Very well crafted. The crisps are light, crunchy, and just a teensy bit spicy, the perfect complement. Oh, and the house made tomato jam. Oh, and the house made pickled vegetables. Oh so fine. BEEF SHORT RIB TACOS. I'm not huge into the taco craze, but I have to admit, those little bundles of joy are easy to eat and a great way to taste a lot of different things without getting overfull on just one. Also, one of the main plates we were debating was the cola-braised short rib, so in lieu of having the space for an order, this seemed an excellent consolation prize. Boy howdy, was it! Not only is the beef excessively tender and deliciously seasoned, the taste is that of pure beefy goodness. Succulent, juicy, bold, fresh... and the two salsas plus other toppings made this a certified home run. WARM DONUTS. Think zeppole, but better! The donuts themselves were actually bigger than zeppoles I've had in NYC, and much more sublime. Impossibly light cake dough is perfectly friend to a delightfully crunchy exterior. Cinnamon sugar adorns the outer shell, while standing by for deployment are a trio of sauces: chocolate, salted caramel, and raspberry melba. While all three are attended to carefully, if I had to pick only one, it would probably be the caramel. But, if I had to pick two... Please just trust me on this. Order the bacon-in-a-glass first. Order whatever else you want. But finish with the donuts, having saved your peanut butter from the bacon dish. Then, take the warm donut, pour a bit of raspberry melba sauce on it, then the peanut butter... see where I'm going with this? I have no words. Just thoughts. Like, the best parts of childhood comfort food in one incredible bite. What a way to end a meal. I mean, an experience. One final note: the service was beyond reproach. Brinn (sp?) was an amazing server; knowledgeable and super-friendly. The manager stopped on by to check on us, too. Always appreciated. Bravo, everyone. You truly made this an experience instead of just a nice meal. read more

This place is really a gem. As out-of-towners, we hadn't realized that this was located in essentially a strip mall when we made our reservations. I'll admit that I had some reservations of an entirely different sort when I discovered this fact pulling in fairly late on a Friday night. Pleasantly surprised would be an understatement. For food, we had the stack salad, the chicken and biscuits, and the side of grits. The stack salad was good but not great. Both the chicken and biscuits as well as the side of grits, however, were great not just good. The chicken and biscuits was a wonderful treat of an entree - many elements working together with none overpowering the others. Decadent without being completely overwhelmingly rich. The grits had perfect texture, great flavor and were studded with little bacon treasures. Even better than the food were the cocktails. We tried an old fashioned, the Bowser's Flame, the Keyser Soze, and the Miss Trunchbull. While all were good, my favorite by a country mile was the Miss Trunchbull. I've never had anything like it and it is worthy of instant classic status. But perhaps more important than simply that this is a bar with very, very good and original cocktails is that these are cocktails with a sense of place. They don't feel like something you'd get at a great NYC, Chicago, LA, SF, etc. cocktail lounge. There is something about them that feel imbued with a sense of Lexington and bourbon country. Something that says "If they copied this at Aviary, it would be good, but not the same and not as good as having it here." And that is perhaps the highest compliment that I can pay to the folks here responsible for creating these recipes. read more

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Everybody we have ever taken to OBC Kitchen loves the place. The food is awesome and the the service excellent. Begin with the bacon and peanut butter and a bourbon and take it from there. read more

Great food and service! Love the historic photos lining the walls. The prices are not cheap but I suppose you get what you pay for. I'd recommend to anyone who enjoys good food! read more

I cannot say enough good things about OBC Kitchen. Was actually surprised with the area where this is located. Pork Tenderloin just tasty. Workers are really pleasant and service is really quick. OBC Kitchen - You've hooked us. read more

Spectacular is how I would describe the food here. My second visit was just as fabulous as the first. This time I tried the seared salmon dish and had average expectations. This dish completely surpassed my expectations! It was simply one of the best salmon meals I have ever had. The salmon was perfectly seared and seasoned and each of the side dishes and sauces perfectly complemented the salmon with a wonderful combination of flavors. read more

OBC Kitchen - Salad Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Food has potential but just missed the mark. Veggie sides were undercooked. Little hard and crunchy. My salmon was over cooked and dry but all the other components of salad were really good. My moms tacos were the table favorite as was the kids steak. Service was friendly but our server was a little scattered. Maybe just an off night. read more

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We got lucky and grabbed a seat at the Bar. I think I actually preferred the bar to sitting at a table. You have a nice view of all of the Bourbon and Spirits behind the bar which has an appealing display. We ordered the OBC Frites which were yummy and were accompanied by two different house made dipping sauces. I ordered the Crab Cake for dinner which I highly recommend. It was the best I've ever eaten! My husband had the Chicken and Waffles which were also great! They have a nice selection of red wine by the glass, and I like that they offer different size pours for the wine and bourbon. Of course, they have a massive selection of Bourbon! My husband usually drinks Bourbon on the rocks, but was curious about the Maple Knob Creek. I thought it may pair well with the Chicken and Waffles. Our Bartender said it was good for a flavored Bourbon, but a little too sweet on its own. However, paired with Sprite it was perfect and went well with the Chicken and Waffle entree. I know, sounds odd putting a bourbon with sprite but these two in particular went well together. Great company, food and atmosphere! We will definitely be back! read more

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This little place takes you out of Lexington and into a more cosmopolitan city. I like trying new places whenever they open and for the most part they can all be lumped together as being pretty much the same. Nothing really stands out. Being from Dallas I'm used to having a lot of choices and those choices standing apart from one another. I feel OBC accomplishes this. It has stand out food in an old Kentucky feeling setting. I got the cola braised short ribs and they were outstanding. My wife and i shared the Mutt bread, mac n cheese, and what I feel was the star of the show, Bacon in a glass. If you do venture here and aren't afraid to mix your sweet and salty tou have to have the Bacon in a glass. I'm not that big of a drinker but i had 2 of their signature cocktails, The Odyssey and Off with his Head and they were delicious. For dessert we had the doughnuts. I have to say this was the least favorite of the night. The sauces that come with them are delicious but the doughnuts themselves were a little on the greasy side. Enough about the food. The service here was very good. The bartender was very attentive walking us forst timers through their cocktail menu and letting us know whats what. The same can be said for our waiter. He talked with us about the food and answered any questions we had. All on all i highly recommend trying OBC out, it is a little pricey but well worth it read more

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I got the "I'll get you my pretty" drink and the halibut. We shared the short rib tacos and the fried oysters. The drink was really good. It came with a fruit sorbet on a slotted spoon. I didn't know what to do with it so I just dropped it in the drink. Super good and refreshing. The fish itself was great but I feel like they tried a bit too hard with the sauce surrounding it. Short rib tacos. I would've just ate this as my entree. They're so good. They're amazing. The fried oysters are also good. I liked the tang from the shredded cabbage. read more

I came to Lexington to spend tim with my daughter who is a junior at UK. We thrift-shopped then spent our "savings" on a late lunch here. She was really in the mood for a steak. The food was perfectly prepared - she had a filet with Mac and cheese and I had the shrimp and grits. Even better was the service. We had the happiest, most wonderful server in the world. read more

One of my favorite restaurants so I made reservations in advance for burger week. I knew theirs would be great and I was not disappointed. Even though the place was slammed the waiter never seemed stressed or rushed. He handled what must have been tremendously stressful very well. The burger was fantastic! Would order it again and again if the added it to the menu. Food and service were top notch as always! read more

Food and service are amazing! I order the short rib hash (brunch) every time and it never lets me down!

All the plates are so well thought through. Fantastic service. Great experience. If you are on the fence give it a try.

My fiance had reservations here on a Friday night and I'd definitely recommend them to anyone going, it was packed. We loved the interactive iPad menus and both ordered bourbon drinks from their VERY extensive selection. They also had a great selection of wines and offered flights of both bourbons and wines for those who want to sample different varieties. We ordered the pimento cheese as an appetizer and it was great - loved the tomato jam and pickled vegetables that came with. I ordered the short rib tacos as an entree, they were delicious and I'd definitely order again. It came with 3 tacos which was almost more than I could eat. My fiance ordered the hangar steak - also tasty! We split an order of the macaroni and cheese which had bacon in it. The decor of OBC is rustic and classy and I'd love to grab a seat at the bar one night to watch the bartenders craft all the cocktails. read more

Can I please get another star for this place??? They're out of this galaxy. Lexington has a great food scene but the OBC stars in their own Blockbuster- the best food I've had in Lex! They knocked it of the park.... ok enough metaphors. The food here is just so good. There isn't a large menu but everything is perfect, bold exciting, and flavorful. The adventure that I've been looking for. I'm told that they change the menu often- if that's true, I think that's great. Our server was helpful, genuinely kind, and human... when we met the manager, that explained it even more. Then the manager talked so complimentary of the owner- it all starts at the top and works its way down. If you know me, you know that this makes me just as happy as a really yummy dinner! read more

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This place has a great atmosphere. Warm and inviting, but, very contemporary and lively. The servers and bartenders are the best! The candied bacon with the peanut butter dip is beyond sinful! Off the charts awesomeness! The parmesan chicken is super too. The club sandwich is a monster and very good. Luv ALL the food and the bourbon list is excellent! When in Lexington.... go here for sure! read more

My wife and I had dinner here last night. Everything was wonderful. Just go! Did I mention EVERYTHING was wonderful???

I was very pleased with this place. They had vegetarian friendly dishes and the food was delicious! Beautiful presentation and a large selection of bourbon; totally my thing ;) You won't be disappointed read more

Delicious food, immaculate interior and the best Bloody Mary you'll ever have. First time having tgis Lexington staple and honestly, I was not disappointed. The brunch offerings all sounded amazing and I wanted to try them all. Ended up going with the chicken and biscuits, while another friend of mine had the shrimp and grits. The chicken was tender and juicy, and biscuits were warm and flakey. The fried spring onions gave a nice crunch on top of the the crispy chicken. The shrimp and grits had great flavor as well, and the grits were super creamy with a great texture. The highlight of the day tho (besides the bottomless mimosas) was the smoked Bloody Mary. Honestly hands down, one of the best Bloody Mary's I've tasted. You can taste the smokiness and the spice was top-notch. The bacon that came with it was delicious too but I resisted the temptation to order more bacon... Definitely next time, I'll be ordering more Bloody Mary's and chowing on that bacon! read more

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Great start to my couple of days on a pseudo work trip. Great for cocktails, interesting menu and phenomenal bourbon list. Started with the Brass Monkey. Gingery bourbon concoction, very refreshing. Turf n Surf app was very good. Crispy oysters with beef carpaccio. Very well designed dish. Lots of food. Cola braised short ribs were solid. Got full quick but well put together with grits and greens. Service at the bar was friendly and attentive. Did not stick around to sample the more than ample bourbon selection. read more

We stopped in mid afternoon so the place only had a few people. Took a bit before we had service but the young man we finally had was informative and attentive. Enjoyed the food, I had the short rib tacos and mac and cheese, my wife had the crab cake salad. Everything was tasty and fresh. I would definitely go back again, would love to sample some of the Bourbons they have there next time. It would be tough not to get the mac and cheese again. read more

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I normally dislike BHG restaurants, but I am so glad I gave OBC a chance! It was one of the best restaurants we have been to in Lexington Our server was AWESOME! He made wonderful drinks and was so knowledgable. He suggested the Turf and Surf, which has beef carpaccio. I love sushi, but had never tried raw beef. It was deliciously prepared and presented. Will definitely be back! read more

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I've been to BHG restaurants countless times, but last night was my first time at OBC for my Valentines date with my girlfriend. Before arriving, I noticed that the IG link tree dinner menu and the OBC website dinner menu were very different in items and in pricing of the items that were common. Upon arrival, I found a third (Valentines) menu that was not published anywhere online. On a very brief list of entrees, I was pleased to see that the Ribeye was on this menu, albeit for the $62 price of the website and not the $53 price that is CURRENTLY advertised through IG. It seems easy to be current or maybe not list prices online like many similarly priced restaurants. When I ordered it, the waitress told me they were out. I asked for a minute to reconsider, during which, she came back and told me they had it. I would give the plate 4/5 stars because the flavor and medium-rare doneness were both good but not $62 great. My girlfriend got the $48 filet which was probably one shade over cooked. Her filet and mashed potatoes were both very bland in flavor. The $14 short rib tacos appetizer was the favorite for both of us which is a bummer amongst $110 between two steaks. While we were waiting for our food, we noticed an employee set down two plates on the table next to us that had ordered approximately one minute prior. They told him it wasn't theirs and he picked it up and moved it to the table on the other side of them. After putting it down, that table said the same. The third table, the table behind us (nowhere near the second attempt at this point) was the winner. Had this been my food (especially in a pandemic), I would have refused it and left, no longer trusting the staff to take it back and actually cook a new meal. As a bystander, it was enough to sour my experience. Three out of five stars seems generous for the eating experience we paid $124 plus tax plus tip for, but the ambiance was 5/5 and the food was 4/5 overall. read more

OBC Kitchen - Half eaten Ribeye and potato wedges. - Salad Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The atmosphere fits the name perfectly! Love it! We tried the bacon, Bread and the OBC Frites appetizers - enough for 4 people - good portions! I got the wagyu burgers, 2 got the pork (grits were perfect and the pork had a lot of flavor), and the last got a steak ( there wasn't a bite left so I guess it was good ). My burger had so much flavor but it came from all the toppings - everything tasted great- But all the toppings masked the flavor of the beef. For desert we tried both the donuts (I loved!) and the chocolate bread pudding (the other 3 got and loved!). I would go back for sure! read more

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