Amazing service super cute place! A great place for couples to eat on special occasions or for a good night out. Very delicious food and presentation would definitely go here again. read more

Private Property - The scallops! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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I had such a wonderful dinner at private property. The service was excellent and ambiance reminded me so much of like downtown Charleston restaurant. Immediately upon entering I realized I scheduled our reservation on the wrong date. The lady up front said no problem and founds us a table. Upon entering you notice the beautiful decor. We sat near a huge windows looking out to the beautiful courtyard. I ordered the shrimp for an appetizer and pimento cheese. The shrimp taste amazing it had a sweet spicy kick. Reminds me of bang bang shrimp. The pimento cheese had a shuttle kick and it was fried on the outside. I then ordered the pasta with chicken, sausage, and shrimp. It was a huge portion and absolutely delicious. read more

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We came to private property to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint!! Ava was awesome! She was friendly, efficient, and gave excellent service!! The aged ribeye was cooked to perfection and extremely delicious!! We sat outside and enjoyed the slight breeze while enjoying the birds singing! Perfect choice for tonight and for another night soon! read more

Private Property - 16 oz aged ribeye - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

Emma provided us excellent service tonight! Three of us enjoyed dinner here trying a few different selections.. All of us agree that the food quality was excellent and that we would visit another time in the future. Thanks for the great experience! read more

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I've been tk this place a few times now and it never fails to disappoint. Very cool vibe with a few different dining rooms. Service is always great, if you really want to be in and out in 45 minutes you easily could. My favorite was the tacos as an appetizer. Cajun coleslaw is so good. read more

Private Property - Tacos - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

My go-to restaurant in Lexington! The food is always amazing, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. My favorites are the Mardi Gras Pasta and Steak with fried cream corn! read more

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Summary: We LOVED it! Perfect for a date night! Logistics: I would recommend getting a reservation, but we showed up on a Friday night as a party of 2 and only waited 20 minutes. There is a parking lot across the side street that had plenty of space. They have inside and outside space and both are so cute! We got the Cajun popcorn (crawfish) as an appetizer and it was yummy. The dip was a good flavor and not overwhelming. It's an off-season for crawfish so they were a little smaller than normal but still really good! His old fashioned was delicious. I got a mule which was okay - I just think I didn't care for their ginger beer. Our waitress was super friendly. She never rushed us and checked in at just the right pace. For our entrees, he got a steak, the mashed potatoes and the Cajun slaw. His steak was delicious but the cook was a little over what he asked for. The mashed potatoes were out of this world and the Cajun slaw definitely had some kick to it. We'd probably skip the slaw next time. I got a scallop special with green beans and the fried cream corn. Everything was perfectly cooked and DELICIOUS. The scallops were so buttery and had an amazing flavor. The green beans were fresh and roasted. We loved the fried cream corn and wish we had ordered two orders of this. I don't know how to explain but the flavor and texture were amazing. It's not breaded or anything so take the "friendly lightly. Just order it! I promise. I wish we had space for dessert because the cheesecake looked amazing but I ate my whole meal and couldn't have eaten anything else if I tried. read more

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Came for my birthday dinner and everything was absolutely delicious! Service was fantastic! Would definitely recommend and plan to be back for future celebrations. read more

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The food and service were great! My friend and I had an appetizer of pecan crusted pimento cheese. I had the always delicious shrimp and grits-the best within 20 mile radius. She had crab cakes and wine. We split the ice cream brownie-delish! We had a girl's night out dinner here on a Wednesday night, but will chose another night of the week next time due to overflow parking lot at church next door being overfilled. We sat at a 2 top table and had to talk loudly to hear each other. read more

Private Property - Crab cakes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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Private Property never disappoints me. The food is always fresh and full of flavor. The shrimp is grits are my favorite! The grits are thick and the sauce is super flavorful. The prime rib was cooked perfectly and paired nicely with those creamy mashed potatoes! The crab cakes were delicious, you really can taste the crab. Staff are always so nice and helpful. The restaurant is clean and provides beautiful seating both inside and out. Looking forward to returning! read more

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Time: 7:01pm Staff: Friendly and welcoming Ambiance/Environment: Beautiful and pretty classy Appetizers: Cajun Crab Cakes They are really good and the sauce has some spicy to it. Shrimp and Grits The shrimp and grits were so good and delicious. Definitely recommend that too. Side; fried cream corn The fried cream corn was so delicious. Highly recommend that side. It's the best Just for me by myself: the total was $50.61 It can be pricey for some people but I had an appetizer, entree, a side, and a glass of sangria. Compared to other restaurants, it's actually pretty reasonable if you are by yourself and want to treat yourself. Do get a reservation if you dine in at the table. I went to the bar. The staff went above and beyond. Thank y'all for a wonderful experience, I hope to come back soon. First time here and thank you everyone for taking the time to read my review. read more

Private Property - Sangria - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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Our group had a lovely "Cajun cuisine evening" at Private Property. We were seated a few minutes after our reservation time of 6:00 on a Monday. I think we got the last parking place next to the building. The restaurant is about the furthest from a chain-type ambiance as you can get--a 100+ year old farmhouse. All of the dining areas are small, intimate rooms. The interior is very well appointed and clean! Our dining room contained about four tables and had a non-functional fireplace--a relic from a bygone era. While we could hear talking from across the hall coming from another room. Our spacewas very quiet--a welcomed plus! Most of the staff that we interacted with looked to be in their 20s. They were pleasant enough, but but weren't particularly congenial or welcoming, except for our server. She was very attentive and had a nice personality. Toward the end of the meal, a gentleman who was dressed like a chef came by and asked us how we liked our meals. We all responded in the affirmative. We ordered some drinks and a couple of appetizers to share. My friend and I both ordered an old fashioned. A strong concoction indeed; no complaints. My wife liked the voodoo queen, which had lots of peachy flavor due to the flavored schnapps and vodka. We also ordered sangria, and that was good as well. The appetizers we recommend are the Cajun style eggrolls and the fried pecan encrusted pimento cheese. For our entrées, we had the blackened redfish, jambalaya, gumbo, and crawfish etouffee,' the fish was served with creamed corn, and fresh sautéed green beans. All the entrées were of a generous portion, and well seasoned. Nothing was too salty. I would add that they all had the proper authentic flavor. I can't say they were the best cajun food we've had, but very aesthetically pleasing and tasty. We rounded out the evening with a desert consisting of an ice cream topped cookie! The dishes we had looked and tasted good, and the atmosphere is one of my favorites! There are hundreds of nice pictures of the restaurant and the menu items. For what it's worth I'll add mine as well! Private property is definitely a winner ! read more

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Deliciousness! This place is beautiful on the inside. You could pass it by if you didn't know it was there. This was my first time. Me and a few friends stopped by here for dinner. It was beautiful to meet up with everyone after so long. I ordered the steak and crab cakes. They were amazing. Very well seasoned and cooked to perfection. My drink was also delicious. Our waitress was great. She worked a few tables with ours but she was spot on. She did phenomenal! The decor and atmosphere is really nice. It gives date night vibes. You will love it! read more

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The Mardi Gras Pasta speaks to my soul, I would eat that 5 times a week if I could. Their steaks & cajun egg rolls are also highlights. Each time we've gone we were greeted by a friendly smile & nice staff. The ambiance is unique and very welcomed. It's an old home in Lexington & they kept that feeling, it's fun. The Lexington food scene leaves a lot to be desired for people who have transplanted, but rest assured this place is the shining star. The one glimmer of hope. read more

I can't eat out but my daughter and friends love their dinner. She always makes reservations because hard to get in on weekends. I use to eat in that same place years ago st lunch. It was named something else but don't remember. Loved it then. read more

Beautiful setting, delicious food, and gracious hosts! Appetizer: Crab cake and She-crab Soup Entree: Blackened Porkchop Drink: Baton Rogue Cosmo and Kentucky Mule read more

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Elegant older home. Very quaint. As expected the service & food were excellent. Don't miss this "newer" establishment.

We did patio dining with a 2 year old. Service was excellent!!! Food was delicious, I did the ribeye and added scallops, scrumptious!!!! Blood orange martini was the best! Definitely going back and highly recommend this beautiful restaurant with exceptional service and food!! read more

Food was plain, expensive, and cost way too much for what you get, bad seating, tables too close. Will NEVER go back! I cook better than that!! Was looking for someplace we hadn't been but won't go back there. Waste of what could have been a good dinner. read more

My boyfriend and I were there to celebrate his birthday over the weekend! Beautiful establishment, quaint w/friendly staff. The grounds of the restaurant are beautiful as well. We ordered the Cajun egg rolls for an appetizer and our main courses were the blackened porkchops and blackened ribeye. For drinks we had an old fashion, and a margarita. Both drinks were absolutely delicious. The pork chops were really good as well as the steak. My boyfriend stated that his steak was cooked perfectly (medium)! For sides we had mash potatoes and creamed corn and both were delicious. Neither of us cared for the Cajun egg rolls. The sauce that accompanied it was good though. Note: There was a hick up while we were there; however management corrected it. We will definitely return and try some different items. read more

The ambiance is nice and rather proper. They state that there's no dress code, but as a heads up I'd stick to somewhere around smart casual. The servers are polite and check in frequently. The food was pretty good, and I was impressed with the presentation of their drinks. The blackened alligator just kind of tasted like dry chicken on its own, but paired with the sauce it was much better. We also had the pecan crusted pimento as an appetizer, and I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was. For entrees we had the blackened redfish (green beans & creamed corn) and the blackened ribeye (green beans & mashed potato). The redfish was okay, but the creamed corm and green beans were more the stars of the show. The blackened ribeye tasted great and was perfectly tender. Over all: Blackened Alligator: 6.5/10 Pecan Crusted Deep Fried Pimento: 7/10 Blackened Redfish: 6/10 Blackened Ribeye: 8/10 The Empress (beverage): 10/10 Total: ~$106 read more

Private Property - The Empress - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

Originally came with friends a few years back and the food was just ok so I hadn't been back. Decided to give it another try this week hoping it was better. Food was once again just ok, the Mardi gras pasta had absolutely no salt in the Tasso sauce. There were no salt and pepper shakers on the table so I had to wave down another waitress and ask for some because we could not find our waitress after waiting a few minutes. After adding some salt it was better. Husband said his jambalaya was just ok. We each ordered the bread pudding for dessert with hopes at least we could enjoy our dessert. Unfortunately, it was a soggy, over sugary mess. Definitely the worst bread pudding we each have had, we both took a few bites and pushed it to the side. Really wish it would have been better. Inside is decent, but gets loud a times and we were sat less than 2 feet away from the next table which was a bit awkward. read more

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Probably the best restaurant in Lexington. I have always enjoyed the food and the great service. The ambience is relaxing and quiet. Definitely one of our favorites. read more

Private Property is our go-to place when we want to impress our visiting family and guests. Everyone we take there demands a repeat visit. The food from the appetizers (such as the pecan-crusted deep fried pimento cheese and their version of bang bang shrimp) to the list of blackened entrees you cannot go wrong with any of the choices. The hospitality and service of the staff is warm and professional. My only slight negative is the ambiance, it is a mullti-room old house but it is clean and full of warmth. It can get loud as there's tables for couples mixed with larger party table seating too. If anyone asks me I will always highly recommend Private Property as place to indulge in an excellent crafted meal and experience. read more

Private Property was absolutely amazing! From the time you walk in, the ambiance is very inviting. The food was delicious, fresh and affordable. The staff was amazing. Perfect for a date night, solo outing or girls' day. Great location and adequate parking read more

Must-try: their shrimp and grits Why? As a southerner I've had my fair share of shrimp and grits - this is definitely the best I've ever had, ham gravy and all - always great Southern hospitality here Protip: don't sleep on their steak either read more

Private Property - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

My husband & I had an amazing experience at Private Property for our anniversary. The setting was very elegant & cozy, creating the perfect atmosphere for a romantic evening. We started off with the Magic JuJu shrimp & a bowl of she crab soup. Both were full of so much flavor. I got the 8 oz centered cut blackened filet w/ green beans & mashed potatoes. The filet was incredibly tender & juicy with an outside crisp. The green beans & mashed potatoes were amazing. My husband got the 16 oz hand cut blackened ribeye w/ fried cream corn & mashed potatoes. His ribeye had good flavor, however had A LOT of fat on it. The fried cream corn was amazing. To finish it off we got the cheesecake with raspberry sauce which was delicious. We highly recommend! Total bill- $117.66 read more

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We are new to the area... this restaurant was highly recommended for my birthday and our same day anniversary... food was amazing and delicious... steak and scallops... service was exceptional! We will definitely be back read more

This place is tucked away in a beautiful historic home and a must try! The food was wonderful! The service was impeccable! Our server Abbie was wonderful, attentive and gave great suggestions. Everything came out exactly at the right time. We had the blackened gator bites and they were fabulous and very tender! I had the blackened redfish and my husband had the ribeye. Both were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The fried creamed corn and green beans and side salad ( yes that's just a side salad) were delicious as well. read more

Private Property - Ribeye with fried creamed corn and green beans - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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I'm impressed with the cooking perfection of the food. I would've definitely done five stars if the service would've been better. The ambiance was extremely loud but we didn't go there for a quiet evening. I want to keep bragging on the food and how the scallops and the steaks were cooked to perfection but let me just say what I did not like. The length of time to get our food and drinks. That's it. So if you have time and to spend trying to get someone's attention for your drinks/refills, then this is your place. If you don't mind waiting on your food for an hour, then this is your place. read more

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This is our favorite restaurant near home - food has always been very good and is reasonably priced based on quality and service. Service has always been very good, and we usually sit in one of the smaller rooms overlooking the patio area. The only drawback is that most tables are on the small side, so squeezing three people in can be a challenge. That is not a reason to avoid going! read more

Was al ways great when we went not been there in ages Joey was the best bartender and his cocktails where to-die for .

My wife and I visited for the first time on 4/17/24. Great atmosphere, clean restaurant and staff. She crab soup and Cajun Popcorn appetizer were great. This is where the wheels could have fallen off..... 1/2 mile down the road a truck struck a utility pole causing power to flicker. That caused a printer issue and our food order was severely delayed. At about the time I started commenting to my wife that we were the only people without food, the manager showed up. He explained the conversation, apologized and offered to comp dessert. Our food came out fairly quickly and was outstanding. Of course we ordered desert (bourbon pecan cookie topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle AND cheesecake). Pleasantly surprised when the waitress brought the bill and explained that not only was the dessert comped, so was the first round of drinks. This place beat the brakes off the competition even after the hick-up... we will be back. read more

Private Property - Bayou Bounty - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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Unimpressed. We made a reservation a couple weeks in advance as people had raved about this restaurant. We showed up within 10 minutes of our reservation time and were chastised by the hostess. She told us she'd seat us when it was closer to our "actual reservation time." We waited a couple of minutes and then were seated by ourselves, in a completely empty section, in what should be a service hallway. We were the only party seated in the hallway and had to listen to servers complaining about their customers, how sweaty they were, and how often they were getting tables. I will admit the food was good and our waitress was at least polite but the ambiance was terrible. I don't mind going to a restaurant with $30-$40 entrees, but there are too many good restaurants in the Lexington and Columbia areas where I can get an expensive dinner and at least have a nice time eating it. read more

Great food. Reasonable prices. Great staff. Perfect anniversary dinner . Room was beautiful and quiet for a true dining experience

I was so excited for this adventure in dining! We're from Michigan and searched for recommendations in this area of South Carolina and certainly have played the hit and miss game but this place is a winner! We just loved the location/atmosphere/house and the food was amazing! The waitress, a lovely young lady, was a pleasure to add to our dining experience! A plus from us! read more

Came here with coworkers after work for dinner. Let me tell you, this place is fantastic. Southern Charm feels inside, and a perfect date night spot if you choose. The food was excellent, literally one of the best steaks in Columbia. The sauce and rub on the steak is to die for and make it out of this world. The old-fashioned drink was perfectly mixed and tasted great. Listen, don't take my word for it. Get down to Private Property ASAP; you will not regret it. Food, Drinks, and Atmosphere are all top-notch. read more

The food is amazing and the service is amazing as well! It is always busy put the staff still makes you feel like a priority read more

Just celebrates our wedding anniversary. Decided to try here. Very goo We had Fried Pecan Crusted Pimento Cheese as an appetizer. I had the Classic Crawfish Etoufee with Fried Cream Corn. Kathy had Seafood Jambalaya with Cajun Coleslaw. Really good & price was not bad at all. Especially as upscale as place is. Will definitely be back at some time read more

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Great place in Lexington. Cool setting. Nice staff. My favorites: She Crab soup, Gator bites, blackened redfish or mahi-mahi, blackened ribeye and their bread pudding. All delish! Need reservation. read more