Rush&#x27;s

(23 reviews)

3.4 mi

I had never gone to a Whataburger before. What a pleasant surprise. It wasn't so much the food…read morealthough I will say that the fries taste like McDonald's fries used to taste when they were good. Remember those? Lol. Everything came out fresh and hot. What really made the experience good was the service. It did my heart good to see people actually working and interacting with customers. Something you rarely see these days. The staff were friendly, attentive and asking if you needed anything. The restaurant was clean and we saw them actively cleaning in between customers. Leon deserves special mention. A very nice young man. We will be back.

Foods good very poor location...hard to get to ... line through window is extremely s l o wread more

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Habit Burger & Grill

Tried Habit today for the first time. Decor is West Coast and clean. I had the burger with avocado…read moreon sourdough bread and the tempura green beans. The burger was very filling and tasted good. My wife had a regular burger and she said hers was very good as well. It was nice to have a different side to choose from other than fries. I would certainly recommend habit to anyone. The hammer was Patty was substantial and of good quality. I definitely would go there again.

Closed and gone. Suffered from terrible location. Sad to see it go. Wasn't a lot of community…read moresupport for yet another burger place.

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Higher Ground Char House

We've been here several times on our way home from the mountains and we have always had great…read moreservice and great food. I had the char burger and wing chips and my wife had the fried chicken ranch flip (quesadilla) with wing chips. Both were cooked to perfection and the chips were the best we've had anywhere. Our server was very friendly and engaging, and she checked on us regularly. The restaurant is very casual, clean, and well maintained. We will definitely be dining here again in the near future.

Higher Ground is a favorite amongst Chapin locals and our little nieces. There's outdoor seating…read morefor nice days, a built in playground for the kiddos and a putting green for the adults that still want to be kids but won't fit on the slide :D The food is good. Not 'blow your mind fantastic', but solid and always consistent. We love to come here on afternoons where we just need to get out of the house and relax in the sunshine. You can't go wrong!

Hawaiian Heat with Sweet potato waffle fries.

Really cute wall art

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Beer menu

Old Mill Brewpub

Not a horrible place.......great beer selection!!!! Food is…read morejust ok, only cook their burgers one way (they way I don't like). Flatbreads are probably the best they have.....besides beer selection. It's ok but probably won't be back after this time.

Drinks were expensive and the margarita was terrible and we sent it back. We tried the pretzels and…read morecheese dip. Pretzels were good but the cheese dip was scorched and crusty. We probably won't return

Tuesday $5 House Margarita

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Quesadilla

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Wayback Burgers

(79 reviews)

6.6 mi

First time visit. The owner came over and engaged us in pleasant conversation. Burgers were very…read moregood and fries excellent. I didn't particularly enjoy the sauce on my Cajun burger and will certainly try a different selection next time. We both agree that we will return another time.

So I tried this burger restaurant today. It was really good and I was pleasantly surprised. The…read moremenu was easy to read and pretty straight forward. I usually can't have cheese but the cheese on the burger didn't bother my stomach at all, all the ingredients blend together really good. Usually you can taste the ingredients separately however with this burger everything blends together. The cheese on the fries was pretty decent however it was more like a cheese wiz. One thing I did like the cheese was gooey instead of solid. That is usually my problem with cheese fries the cheese is solid. So that was a plus. I will definitely be making my "way back" lol. If you caught that. For more food content @worthydishes on instagram.

Classic Double Bacon Burger and fries with a coke.

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Steve's Classic Burgers

Bibles on the tables ...... Definitely not in California anymore. Came here during my first trip…read moreto Columbia when they were located in a smaller shop and bathe BEST Turkey burger of my life. So of course I had to try this spot again and I don't know what they do but man those Turkey burgers are phenomenal!!! I ordered the Turkey Burger Classic and onion rings with a fountain drink. The rings were on the greasier side which I could have went without but hey gotta have the full burger and fries experience. The service here was great. The restaurant itself was clean and the condiment bar was well stocked. The overall ambiance was for sure your local mom and pop joint you have to stop by weekly to enjoy a greasy well seasoned meal to ensure all is right in the world. Planning a trip in the upcoming month so I can't wait to stop by here to enjoy my favorite Turkey burger joint

Incredible! Marvelous! Best burger ever! I took a group of 11 on a Monday for lunch and wow,…read moreeverything was awesome. John, the owner, is a tremendous chef with tremendous creativity as do all the cooks. My wife and I had the bacon-pimento cheese-fried green tomatoes and they were out of this world!! I had Steve's Classic Burger with blue cheese added and tots. My wife had the Bacon Is My Jam Burger with onion rings. Everything was AMAZING!!! We loved the casual atmosphere, the raised floor outer seating section, classic Coca Cola decor, huge knotty pine condiment bar, and fantastic service. GO THEIR for a great meal!

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Libby's of Lexington

Great hamburgers and sandwiches as evidenced by their lunch crowd! Get there close to opening and…read moreno issues even for our party of 10. I'll go back every chance I get.

Really good laid back, local joint. Service and food was really good. It gets crowded in there, so…read morego early! Our table ordered shrimp, flounder, tacos and pizza and they were all delish! Come try this place out!

Inside eating area.

Carolina Ruben

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Blaney’s Wings & Grill

4.2

(62 reviews)

5.3 mi

Ummm typical deli setting. Clean! Very nice and attentive customer Service. We chose to dine in and…read morewere checked on multiple times but not in an annoying way. I ordered the pimento cheese burger (medium) combo and added nice and naughty wings. The wings were the normal size. Not tiny and not jumbo. Good flavor. My burger and fries were the show stoppers for sure. Hand made and cooked to perfection. Fresh!!!!!!!! The fries are hand cut too. The size and taste of my burger was 5

It wasn't all the way bad but it's not something I would try again either. Imaging Chinese chicken…read morewings battered, deep fried, then tossed in honey bbq sauce. If the chicken was fresh and didn't had that Chinese taste to it, it might could have worked.additionally they chicken tasted as if they were on the verge of going bad. The fries started off ok, then underneath the few fresh batch came the old batch. For $10.99 this was overall disappointing. But the employee or owner was nice! Plenty of inside eating space which I might recommend you do so that you don't get all the way home and bite into your chicken and taste that almost sour taste. They probably just had a bad moment and thanks to me living way cross on the other side of town, I will not be trying this place again. Best of luck!

6 Bone In Wings & Patty Melt

2 Hot Dog Basket with Chili and cheese

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Cheeseburger Basket Lunch

O'Hara's Public House

O'Hara's Public House is warm and inviting--it feels like you're sitting in a friend's home. The…read morefish and chips were absolutely top-notch: thick, flaky, and incredibly meaty. I honestly haven't had fish that good in 30 years! The last time was on Prince Edward Island, where the fish came straight in from the docks out back. This brought back those same memories. Definitely a meal worth talking about!

Wish I could leave zero stars, but our waitress ended up being extremely nice…read more Walked in looking for a table of 4. They told us 20-30 minutes which wasn't a problem. Now mind you there were a lot of empty tables with "reserved" on them at that point. Fast forward an hour later, because we didn't get a txt from them, we went in to see what the story was. They proceeded to tell us it would be another 30 minutes. Also the seats that had "reserved" on them were still empty! They said they would take care of us, and walked us over to the bar side, and told us we would have to stand at the counter to eat! I was fuming. The other three from my party walked out, while i proceeded to tell the manager this was extremely poor service! All he could say was they were busy. I pointed out the empty tables that were empty when we first walked in an hour ago and are still empty! They finally gave us one of those tables. We were out in an hour and guess what ...... there were still empty tables with "reserved" on them! Would NOT recommend this place to anyone! My suggestion is to go someplace else!! Like I said, our waitress was extremely nice and couldn't apologize enough.

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Showmars

4.5

(65 reviews)

6.4 mi

It starts with friendly staff taking your order. Shomars is consistent across all of its locations…read morewith tasty food amd reasonable prices. Gyros have soft pitas stuffed with juicy meat, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki. Crinkle cut fries are crispy on the outside and tender in the inside. Nice for something different.

From start to finish Showmars is always on point! Customer service was great and the fish…read moresandwiches are consistently delicious. The restaurant was clean & provided many seating options and played some good music as well. Looking forward to returning!

Fish sandwich & greek salad

Fish sandwich & coleslaw

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Salad

O’Hara’s Bakery Cafe

This is our after Church brunch place to continue fellowship and meet friends and neighbors…read more Service is great. Like always we ask to be seated if possible with "Jules" who knows what we need and like. Food is fresh and arrives quick and hot to the table. Cakes and pastries are to die for ( in my case that is possible because of Diabetes). Prices are reasonable for a family and there is plenty of parking in the back and on the street. I would highly recommend the Bakery for breakfast or brunch.

Nice cafe to grab a cup of cappuccino or some baked goods. Large enough to also sit and do some…read morework on your laptop. Never been rushed to leave. There is also a piano player often there throughout the day. This shop has a sweet staff who always makes me feel welcome.

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Honey Bee Latte by Colby

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Señor Bird’s Tacos & Tequila Bar

2.9

(22 reviews)

4.3 mi

I've been here twice now, and it's been great both times. The food is excellent, especially the…read morebirria tacos. The music is a little loud, but it adds to the atmosphere and makes the place feel like a party.

Decided to try the New Mexican place. The food isn't bad but it's really not what we expected. The…read moremenu isn't overly large and you can order everything ala carte or an entree. Chips and salsa were good as were the margaritas. There was a bit of a disconnect about the drinks and sizes so that was a bit disappointing. The chicken chimichanga was very good but it was a bit smaller than expected. The bowls were good and a good portion size. Food did come out quickly and was good. Staff isn't as knowledgeable on food prep and items as we had hoped but it worked out ok. This is a chain and while it was good it wasn't anything special. Can't say we will be back as there are some really good Mexican eateries in the area. We may give them another try in a few months which hopefully gives them time to get staff up to speed on the menu. The place looks the same as when it was FATZ with the exception of the new paint on the walls. It was a bit loud in the building even with it but being full. I consider this a small step above Moes if you are looking for comparison.

Empanadas

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Small house margarita

Big Tunas Kitchen and Krafts

Family-owned & operated

Outdoor seating

BEST chicken I have ever had....really....ever. Baja Chicken is spatchcock chicken that is cooked…read moreto perfection. Every single part of it (I honestly think the marrow in the bones would even have flavor lol) is full of robust flavor and is juicy. You can taste the expertly balanced spices and fruit juices in the marinade and rubbed on the skin. Large portion and the sides were delightful too. The owner/chef came out and introduced himself-so warm and kind. He is very active in the community which just makes it even better. Yall this place is a gem!!! Don't pass it by. Hands down some of the very best food in Lexington. Any other "normal" chicken will never be the same. .

What a great place. Very friendly staff and fabulous food. Can't wait to get back. Can't wait to…read moreget back.

Grilling some Baja Style Chicken and Tri-Tip!!!

Twice cooked Buffalo wings

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Shrimp Salad

Bubba’s Biscuit Lexington

If you remotely like Shrimp and Grits, you absolutely have to order this...full stop! It is one of…read morethe most amazing takes on Shrimp and Grits I've ever had. Not to mention that the portion of food is massive. I got the half order and struggled to finish the whole thing I also ordered the Nutella on the biscuit which is a nice touch. Super delicious and I felt guilty for basically ordering dessert for breakfast. This place needs to be on your shortlist when in the Columbia area.

The shrimp and grits will always be my go to meal at Bubba's. The full portion is more than enough…read moreto share, and we even had a bit leftover for me to enjoy the next day. Fried catfish was also available that day and it was delicious. I wish I would have remembered to ask for the jalapeño cheddar biscuit with our meal. Prices have gone up slightly, but that is the case everywhere. Again, the portion sizes are worth the price. The location is small, so counter service tends to have a line. After we found a table we did receive our food pretty quickly and everything was steaming hot. Always a 10/10.

Lobby- self-serve drinks

Nashville hot biscuit

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Ryan P.

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3 years ago

Great food, and amazing customer service. I came in feeling the average but I left with a smile. I can't wait to come back soon.

Serenity D.

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6

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3 years ago

I absolutely love there food have great service never rude always comes out at a good time burgers are always soooo yummy

Natalie J.

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4

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7 years ago

I love this place. The food is always great. Service is always fast and friendly. Eat there at least twice a week.

David E.

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10

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8 years ago

Always always friendly and the food is awesome and very very clean. Will always be my go to place

Lisa C.

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3

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3 years ago

Always quick service Food is good but prices have definitely gone up Always busy Will go again read more

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