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.

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!

My friend and I stopped by for lunch. When we walked in…read morethere were a couple of people picking up orders. She ordered the three piece chicken tenders and got a order of fries with cheese. I don't know what seasoning they use on the fries but its so good! The food came out piping hot and fresh. They don't skimp on the portions. She ended up taking the rest home with her. The chicken tenders were so hot She had to wait a few minutes before she could eat them. The food is always consistent every time we go. The store has several tables to sit at if you choose to stay and eat. The tables as well as the store was clean. The man at the register was friendly and he did let us know when her food was ready. They have a huge selection of beverages including beer. And the soft serve ice cream is really good as well.

Loved the Philly cheesesteak sandwich!! That cheese is to die for! Went ahead and bought the fries…read more& drink with it and it's worth the price. Can't wait to visit this place again.

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

After seeing the online reviews, we decided to check out Carson's for dinner, and this place comes…read morehighly recommended by locals as well! On a Sunday night, there was a wait, but we were able to snag two seats at the bar. The bartenders were great--I wish I remembered their names! They made some excellent food and drink recommendations and were very attentive. We started with a Caesar salad to share, which isn't pictured, and then ordered two pasta dishes that we absolutely devoured. Everything was delicious! The following day, we discovered that many restaurants are closed on Mondays, so we ended up at Carson's again. This time, we decided to check out the back porch. We were expecting a similar menu, but the back porch seemed to focus more on meat and fish options, while we were looking for sandwiches. So, we relocated to the main dining area at Carson's without a reservation. Thankfully, the hostess was able to seat us but let us know that we would need to be finished dining by 7 p.m., which wasn't a problem for us. Our server was great, and we started with the goat cheese appetizer, which was absolutely incredible! Unfortunately, my Buffalo chicken sandwich was drenched in Buffalo sauce to the point that I couldn't really enjoy it. My spouse and I also decided to share sides of the mac and cheese and smoked Gouda broccoli. I was pretty disappointed with both because they were heavily covered in truffle, which I personally don't like. Because of that, I wasn't able to enjoy my second meal here as much as I had hoped. Nonetheless, I would still recommend checking out Carson's. There are plenty of menu options, and our first experience was fantastic. Based on my two visits, though, I would strongly recommend making a reservation if you plan to dine here!

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.

This locals stop is price driven. Ordered a cheeseburger, chili dog with cheese, fries, and…read more strawberry shake. The burger started off wax paper pressed uniformly and put into a conveyor chain to cook. Ended up similar to McD cheeseburger except a nice piece of raw onion. The dogs had a slightly spicy and thick chilli and some liquid cheese. They were better than the burger. Fries were skinny and seasoned well. The shake was the mix type with the flavor of strawberry but no chunks.

use to be a good cheap place to eat fast service and petty good food .But the help in the shop are…read moreyoung kids that do not know what they are doing and do not care very slow took me over 20 mins. to get my food the kids working could not get along with their other workers in front of all the people waiting on food 6 people I saw walked out be case no one would take their order because help was mouthing off to each other will not be back till some older management can be in to run the place thanks R.W.

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!

From entering the 200 year old buliding/ bar. The bartender by the name of Dan was able to help me…read moreout with a specific rye whiskey (Rossville Union Proof 114.5). The music is open format, they played Bjork and Nas!!!! The food was perfect pairing for the bourbon and rye. Over all the bar is a great place.

Arrived on a Wednesday evening hoping to grab some food. The place is pretty large, with the bar…read morelocated in the back. When I looked at the menu, I quickly realized the online menu was completely different from the menu they actually gave me. The menu in person was all BBQ options, but since I was pretty hungry, I decided to give it a try. I ordered the half chicken, which came with two sides. I was a little disappointed with the side options, but at that point I was hungry and didn't really care. The food came out pretty quickly, and honestly, I wasn't too impressed by how it looked. But wow, was it tasty! The chicken was smoked perfectly, and the meat literally fell right off the bone. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by both the food and the drinks. Definitely better than I expected based on the first impression!