Food is excellent. I would recommend this to anyone who is in this area stop in and be amazed.read more

**2/5 Stars - Disappointing Food, Excellent Server**…read more Had high hopes for Barrel 53 but left feeling pretty let down. The food quality was seriously lacking across the board. Our fries came out clearly double-cooked - you could tell they'd been sitting around and reheated. The wings were so overcooked they were practically jerky. As for the hand-breaded tenders, they were crispy alright, but only because there was barely any breading left on them. The only saving grace of this entire experience was our server Diana. She was absolutely fantastic - attentive, friendly, and professional despite what seemed like a chaotic kitchen situation. She's honestly the sole reason this review gets 2 stars instead of 1. I'm genuinely glad to hear this is her second job because with the way things are going here, I'd be shocked if Barrel 53 makes it another 6 months. Diana deserves so much better than this place. If you're thinking about dining here, maybe wait and see if they can get their kitchen sorted out first.

Wow! I stopped in for a late lunch and I was concerned that I was the only customer but I have say…read morethat I was not disappointed at all!! They have a very simple menu of basically burgers and tacos with fries or onion rings but the simplicity is part of the magic. I first had the Double Flame Burger with all of the standard 7 toppings and two pieces of pepper jack cheese. It was delicious! I don't like a big thick burger patty that is pink inside. I love the caramelized smashed patties with all of the fresh toppings. I also got the Small fries which was a plentiful portion for one person. Next I had to try one of their customer favorites they call the "loose taco". On the menu they call them Tacos Deluxe and they put a flour tortilla on the griddle and white cheese that cooks crispy around the edges then your meat -they recommended the chicken because it is a customer favorite and it was fantastic. I definitely can't wait to come back and have more with steak and pork too. Winner, winner chicken dinner.

Great find in a small, quaint Kentucky town surrounded by beautiful horse farms and modern southern…read moreestates. This restaurant is n what appears to be a very old general store. There is rom for about forty guests. The food is simple American a Mexican food made well, delicious and a healthy sized portion. I ordered a BLT and spicy fries. The bacon was freshly fried and a lot of it. Tomato and lettuce was fresh and delicious. My wife ordered the chicken taco and loved every bite. The flour tortilla was homemade! This is a pleasant surprise on a beautiful drive in the Bluegrass countryside.

I was here for the Lexington Antique Show held at the Athens Schoolhouse…read more Stopped in for lunch before leaving the area. I ordered the Fried Bologna Sandwich and Homemade BBQ Chips. The sandwich was stacked with thin sliced bologna which was slightly charred. The chips were fresh and crispy. Lemonade was my drink of choice today. Great lunch for around $15.

I think this place speaks to me because it reminds me of the elementary schools of my youth. First…read moreand foremost I am thrilled that this building is still in use! I decided on a whim that I would run out here for a weekday lunch. I decided on the BBQ sandwich and potato salad. It was a great, tender tasty pork bbq with a good dollop of coleslaw on top. The potato salad could have used a bit of mustard, but that is just me being a mustard lover. LOL You order at the counter and the food is brought to you. Everyone is friendly and the service was fast, I had no problem eating here on my lunch hour. I loved the location. It is actually in an old elementary school lunchroom. They have a pretty extensive menu on the blackboard. There were several things on the menu I want to try so I will be back. I saw that they had handicapped accessible entrance but did not use it. The hours are pretty limited so I would double check their social media before heading that way.

This is a review I hate like heck to write but I believe in reporting the truth. We found this…read moreunknown hideaway 2 years ago. It was amazing. Fresh food, huge portions, strong drinks, just a very out of the ordinary place. Good music, etc. We invited friends to dinner tonight and everything was straight up bad. The pork steak used to be huge, thick and delicious. What came out tonight for our friend was half the size, 1/8 inch thick and cooked to death. Hamburgers are no longer fresh, but frozen and flavorless. Drink portions were completely off. I was served a drink in a large solo cup, no alcohol to be found. I've been telling everyone what a great spot this was for 2 years. Now I am eating my words. Don't know what has happened but it's all been bad. Wait staff is still great but the quality of the food is trash. Sad to say but so long Waterfront Grille. It was fun while it lasted.

Service was good. It was nice to sit on the large deck and oversee the River. My wife's…read morecheeseburger was just average, and her French fries were greasy and floppy. My catfish was average, not as good as many others, and my grilled asparagus was thick and had no oil or spices, making it mostly tasteless. The potato salad was tasty, but a very small plastic cup. $47 with tip. Too many better options to return.

Service was a bit chaotic. The hostess was having to leave the front to seat people which created a…read moreline of people to wait to be seated. Multiple waitresses were serving the same tables. We were seated but never greeted until about 11 min later. By this time we were ready to order. We ordered the potato skins appetizer. They were hot and flavorful but we've never had them served with diced tomatoes before. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich, seafood platter, and the catfish dinner. Our food was served hot. The pulled pork was good but a bit dry. The fish was cooked well and large portions. The shrimp was really good. The hushpuppies were different but really good. The cole slaw was tasty. The loaded baked potato was hot but a bit bland. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. We sat on the patio, but they also offer indoor seating. Overall, we enjoyed this place and would return.

The menu spans many Kentucky tastes favorites. The food is…read moreexceptionally prepared and priced accordingly.

I tried them tonight.. entered at 8:36pm and left at 8:47pm…read more I had the "mad spicy chicken" .. their spiciest offering. Spice was 11/10! Loved it! A few things to note: - They have 3 sizes... small, regular and large. - You can order chicken or beef. - You can get white rice, brown rice, fried rice or noodles. Extra $$ for the last 2. - You can also get veggies for extra $$ - They have quite a few fun sauces. My bowl was piping hot even after 8 mins of drive back home. It tasted good BUT the chicken was slightly overdone, burnt. Noodles were ok. Sauce was GREAT!

I ordered to go from here and was pleasantly surprised. It's easy to order online. I ended up going…read moreto the store to pick up but they have seating if you want to stay and eat. I got the spicy chicken teriyaki bowl with fried rice and vegetables for $11.69. The chicken is white meat, which was one of the reasons I really liked that bowl, but it definitely was spicy. To me it was the perfect amount, but I love spicy food. The amount of food and the quality of food for the value is really good.

For late night Nashville hot chicken, this is 5 stars in Lexington…read more I like the slider combo w cheese fries. Mac is decent. Their slaw is good on the slider, but not tasty enough to order as a side imho.

Here you go--cleaned up, natural, and review-ready while keeping your honest tone…read more "It was good--definitely flavorful. Not my favorite (didn't beat Slim Chickens for me), but for the price you get a lot of food. The Social Faves sauce is really good. My husband loved the loaded fries, and who would've thought a Fruity Pebbles milkshake would work? Not me--but it was actually delicious."

This place is fab. We stopped in after a hike at Raven Run…read more I had seen this spot several times on previous visits to the nature sanctuary and was glad to finally get to try it. It is off the beaten path but has the vibe and quality of a spot in a soon to pop off and be insufferably busy up and coming trendy residential/hip neighborhood. Truly. We were initially impressed by the food and drink options based on description alone. We were not disappointed when our orders came out! Not terribly expensive, probably a bit higher than you would hope from a spot in the kind of location that this is situated in. But entirely appropriate for what you get here. I got the lavender mojito (delicious) and the fried bologna sandwich which was filling and tasty and exactly what I hoped it would be. I would 100% come back here again, maybe even go out of my way and not just a visit planned around a hike at Raven Run!

After a nine hour road trip, we checked into LaQuinta nearby the interstate. We were thirsty and…read morein need of a meal. I had driven past this establishment months previously when staying in this area With a trusty Yelp search we selected Boonedogs based on the menu, the adult beverage options, and the impossible sausage option. We lucked out on an Entertaining Trivia night while we enjoyed a build your own option with the aforementioned impossible sausage along with the tasty Boone fries with the veggie toppings! Eith two adult beverages, all in was $37. This has a great vibe and is now part of our planned stops when passing through in the future. Our server and her teammates took great care of us

Another great evening here. Weather was perfect for sitting outside at the lower patio bar. Music…read morewas good, beer was cold, food was great and the bartenders were awesome. The Chicken and Sausage Gumbo has great flavor. They it with a few dashes of the Proud Mary Hot Sauce.

A great roadhouse stop…read more This is a great stop. Indoor and outdoor seating on a deck as well as down near the river. A great sand pit for corn hole and baskets. There is a great view of the bridge. We sat up on the deck, but took a stroll down below by the bar. There is plenty of parking. There was a good musician on guitar and harmonica singing covers. Our service was quick, helpful, and courteous. She brought an electric fly swisher as they came out to enjoy sun and aromas. Sorry, but we ate off the specials menu: my husband got a smoked turkey leg with smokey red beans and rice. I got a fried green tomato tower and a side of collards (perfectly cooked and peppery) with crispy chorizo crumbles and a sweet/spicy sauce. We started with the catfish nuggets. All wad sooo good. Their house made hot sauce has a nice lime hint. The cocktails look inspired, but we opted for lo a beer. We definitely recommend. It is a short, beautiful drive off the highway. Good for a few or a gang of all ages.

We had a great experience at Drake's in Lexington/Andover Saturday evening! Our server was…read moreextremely attentive--taking our drink order right away and staying engaged throughout our entire visit. We both ordered the Juicy Lucy cheeseburgers, and they were SOOOO GOOD! Great food, great service, and an all-around enjoyable evening. We'll definitely be back!

We were in town for Scarefest and wanted to find a new restaurant, and after checking around we…read morefound Drake's. We walked in and although they were busy, we were seated right away. It was chilly outside so it was a nice surprise when the young lady asked if we wanted to sit by the fireplace. Yes, please!! It was so comfy and warm right there. Our waitress came right over and was so sweet and attentive. I ordered their morning glory burger with the salsa on the side and a salad, and the hubby ordered a cheeseburger with fries. The wait was short and the food was excellent! They forgot to put the salsa on the side for my burger, but it was very good anyway. I'm really starting to enjoy burgers with eggs on them. The salad was enormous! I thought they made a mistake and brought me a $10.00 salad, but no. It was so huge I couldn't finish it, which was a shame because it was so delicious. My hubby said that his was the best burger he's had in a very long time. We were able to leave quickly after finishing our meal since the waitresses carry portable card readers with them and they check you out right at the table which is so very convenient. When we're back next year for Scarefest we will keep Drake's on our radar!