This place is AHHH-MAZING! Honestly, it might be the best burger I've had since moving to Kentucky…read more The vibe is such a cool mix--part dive bar, part nostalgic hangout. It feels like the kind of "hopping" bar you imagined as a kid, with colored lights, loud energy, and retro knickknacks that look straight out of your grandparents' basement bar in 1986 in Milwaukee. It somehow hits the perfect balance between gritty and fun. And the food? Incredible. Everything tastes fresh and made with real ingredients. The pickles were on point, the burgers were outstanding, and the fries were loaded with toppings--honestly more toppings than fries--and I'm not mad about it at all. My new fave spot when I visit.

Very nice place; old, old tavern wildly decorated and busy place!…read moreStopped here on " Burger week " Menu was nothing complex; just good old burgers and regular bar menu items. Good beers on tape Had the burger of the week that each place has limited to that week. Very good tasting. This is the place they say to come for burgers. Taylor was our bartender and waiter; nice guy and great conversationist. We had a delightful time.

Best burger and chili in town. Also a great hot dog as well. My family even loves it too.read more

My Lyft driver asked me my plans for the day. When I told him where I was going, he suggested:…read more"There's a great lunch spot about 2 blocks down, Sawyers. You should give it a try if you get hungry." I'm glad I did. Lots of local vibes and some really good food! I had the bacon cheddar burger with a side of fries... nothing mass-produced here. Delicious! A hearty recommendation! I left very full and happy I stopped by!

This place is a state treasure. Sometimes I go just for the Hawaiian fries…read more.. But everything is good here. And I've tried everything at least twice. My favorites are the Big Kahuna burger, the fries obviously, but the pulled pork is amazing but the fish plate is my all-time favorite. You could just throw a dart at the menu and be fine though. They have nothing that won't rock your face off.

I ordered food from here using their website and I will say that even after some hiccups due to…read moreDoorDash which meant the food arrived cold, it was still good and that really speaks volumes for this place. I'm from the west coast and I've had my fair share of Hawaiian food and I can only imagine how good it would've been it the driver and delivery service would have done their jobs correctly. When I'm back in town I can't wait to come in and give this place another shot.

Visited on 6/11/26 party of 3 - bill before tip $87…read more Items ordered: shrimp focaccia, pimento, cheeseburger, pork, belly, burger, Frito, chili cheeseburger, brussels sprouts, french fries, asparagus, 2 beers The food was OK. Some items definitely stood out much better than other items. The shrimp focaccia appetizer was delicious 10 out of 10 however, the burgers had pretty wide range. The pimento cheeseburger was definitely the best. The pork belly burger was OK, but I would not ever order that again. And the Frito chili cheeseburger was definitely the worst. It tasted like a walking taco with a hamburger patty in it and to top it off the corn chips that I got were very stale. The brussels sprouts could've used a little more char and they weren't prepared properly as they still had a little bit too much stem on them. The french fries were unique and swirly, and tasted like a cross between a steak fry and a potato wedge and I thought they were very good. The asparagus was also just OK. We dined at the bar and I would have to say the service was quite disappointing. We weren't greeted very promptly and we weren't checked in on despite it not being very busy. The attitude of the bartender was quite dry and not friendly or welcoming. I am not familiar with The Walking Dead show, but apparently this restaurant has ties to it. I would not go out of my way to come back here. If I was around and it was an option, I might go back.

Excellent service from Hunter. Wonderful relaxed ambience with laid back music like Bad Company and…read moreTom Petty playing in the background. The food was delicious! I had the meatloaf dinner which came with real mashed potatoes and green beans and a cornbread muffin. Highly recommend!

A gem of a downtown dive joint. Great burgers, tunes, atmosphere, service, and folks. It's our go…read moreto for getting together for a casual bite almost any time.

Sidebar Grill is a dive. A wonderful dive with the best burgers in Lexington. Don't miss the sweet…read morepotato fries.

Food = excellent Bloody mary= delicious…read more Windows= clean!! Music=roaring 20's Highly recommend

I wanted to really enjoy Carson's on Main because the ambiance and overall presentation were…read moreexcellent, but unfortunately the food did not live up to the atmosphere. The steak we ordered came out significantly undercooked and had to be sent back. Beyond that, the food overall lacked the depth of flavor and quality I was expecting. The presentation of each dish was beautiful, but the taste just felt off and did not match the visual appeal. The dessert cake was also disappointing, as it tasted dry and almost frozen. There were a couple of highlights. The Whiskey Sour was excellent and probably one of the best parts of the meal. The Mac and Cheese was also absolutely perfect and something I would happily order again. I do want to give credit to the staff because they were incredibly kind, attentive, and professional throughout the experience. They even offered us a gift card, which was very generous and encouraged us to give the restaurant another try. Unfortunately, we were still let down by the food on our return visit. I think this restaurant has a lot of potential. The ambiance is fantastic, the staff is wonderful, and the presentation of the dishes is impressive. With a menu revamp and more attention to flavor and overall food quality, I think Carson's on Main could really thrive. For now, the food is what keeps me from giving it a higher rating.

After a couple days of being underwhelmed by the food scene in Lexington, we wandered across the…read morestreet from our hotel to this quaint pub with pretty low expectations. What a fantastic surprise! The shrimp cocktail was among the best I've had (first time having powdered bacon fat) and the grilled Caesar salad was perfection (delicious creamy dressing and pretzel croutons)! Bangers and mash ... wonderful. Somebody in that kitchen cares deeply about food! We will be back!

Walking into this place from the modern part of downtown Lexington you'd almost think you somehow…read morewalked into a pub in England or Germany. Not fancy by any means, but perfectly fine for a neighborhood pub vibe. Business was pretty brisk for a weeknight and there was just one FoH employee who was taking orders (you order at the bar), bringing out plates and bussing tables. Kudos to him for doing a good job handling all that. The BoH kitchen staff did a good job, too, as it didn't take long for our food order to arrive. The menu here is eclectic, which was a big reason we chose this place for dinner. Unfortunately, one of the items we had hoped to try, the Swabian (German) spaetzle, was sold out by the time we got there for a fairly late dinner. We opted instead for the roesti potato. This is a strange dish that involves what is essentially a shredded hash brown-style fried potato topped with sauerkraut, pickled shallots, cheese and a decent-sized dollop of mustard caviar, all served on a bed of greens. It worked, for the most part. Strange taste combinations, but not bad. We also had the blackened tuna Waldorf salad. This was a little different than expected. The pan-seared ahi tuna was cooked nicely (leaving it a bit underdone inside). But it was chopped into small pieces that were fully mixed into a tartar sauce along with celery, shallots, green apples and red grapes. So it was basically a fancy tuna salad. Fortunately, it was a very tasty tuna salad. I wish all the tuna salads you get in restaurants was this good. It was served over mixed seasonal greens with asparagus tips. All of this went very well together and was a really excellent and innovative twist on a Waldorf salad. The menu of draft beers on tap was pretty varied and voluminous as they have their own brewery (Ethereal Brewing). This restaurant is their public house as they call it. I particularly liked their hefeweizen, but they had a porter that was also good. Overall, an interesting place with good food and beer at decent prices. Not a 5, but definitely a strong 4 at least.

Been coming here for decades. Walked in today and it was absolutely filthy. Not sure what they are…read moredoing but it was just gross. Ordered food anyways and proceeded to wait with a dozen other people who were still waiting for their food. A couple people ended up leaving and 1 got their money back after their order was completely forgotten. We ended up waiting 30 minutes after ordering and still no food. There were old fries sitting in bin and dirty rags where the burgers coming out. Landing on the rags and your buns just sitting next to more wet and dirty rags. Not sure where the adult was tonight but the kids were lost. Very disappointed

Whatever happened to, hello, how can I help you? Walked up to the counter and the person said…read morenothing to me, just waited until I ordered. This place could have a better atmosphere with better customer service and for the food, it was ok, but I'm sure it was better when this place first opened. I might come back and try and shake sometime.

Went here for an event and enjoyed a bourbon espresso old fashioned ($15) with a north lime…read moredoughnut. They have live music that mixed Christmas music into the playlist. This place feels like a neighborhood bar, from the bartender's to the casual cozy atmosphere. Bartender's were busy at times but were not chatty as they slowed down.

Always lively atmosphere with music, games and couple of Lexington's best bartenders. Food is…read moregreat too!

Fun bar with a vast selection of bourbon, rye, whiskey and other spirits. We had a couple flights…read moreto learn about some distillers and expressions we've wanted to try. The bar is busy and energetic. Bartenders have fun and check in you. Be careful - if you're looking for a quiet spot this not it. After 9pm, the bar and booths are full so you'll is be standing. Music is pretty load and makes it difficult to have a conversation.

I recently went to Bourbon on Rye while visiting Lexington and I was amazed. I got the bourbon…read morebarbecue Gouda chicken sliders and the barbecue sauce was amazing. The chicken was fresh and the fries were really good as well. They also have a really nice cocktail list and they make all of their syrups and shrubs in house which I think is awesome. It sets them apart from other bars in the area. I got the union cocktail and it was the perfect mix of bitter and sweet. My friend had the bourbon sour and it was really good as well. Will definitely be back here next time I'm in Lex.