The Palms

Best dang meal I've had in a while. The owner recommended the Mac & cheese and churros w/ ice…read morecream. Fantastic!

O.M.G. This place is simply divine. Owned/run by a local husband/wife who are both super cool…read morepeople. No reservations (like most places in town) so there might be a bit of a wait on busy nights -- but soooo worth the wait! The house specialty cocktails are all great (LOVE "Leaving Lex Vegas") -- especially if you are lucky enough to get the husband as your bartender! The tuna tostada app with matcha salsa was insanely good - the blend of flavors and textures was mind-blowingly good. Wedge salad with fried chicken and homemade ranch rocked! Lamb with pistachios was superb. This place is a true local gem!!

Chicken tacos

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Korean rice bowl

Bistro on Main

3.8(185 reviews)

We came into Bistro on Main after reading good Yelp and Google reviews. But, after eating here, we…read morehave NO idea why the reviews are so good! We were asked if we had a reservation even though the entire restaurant was empty... um what? They said they could "fit us in." Ok... . We sat down in a very run down dining room and almost left when we saw the menu. Short ribs with rice? Some odd choices on there. I settled with the shrimp and grits. How bad could it be? Their beer bread is actually pretty tasty - it's kinda sweet and soft with a crunchy crust. But, our entrees were quite unappetizing and not good. My shrimp were pale and covered in a weird cream sauce with mushrooms and tomatoes. The grits were stiff with hardly any flavor. I had some shrimp shells on my plate too. My husband's Gumbo was just as sad. It looked like cafeteria food. His okra was soggy and flavorless and the rice was so over cooked. 4 stars??? Absolutely not!!! The only redeeming factor was the good service and friendly staff.

Really cute place on the main drag. It was busy so service was working hard and things did take…read moresome time but when it got there it was good. Portions were not the biggest but prices were reasonable. Good desserts although we weren't sure if the bread pudding was supposed to be warm or cold because it was a bit of both.

Interior of one of the rooms

Filet Sandwich & Fries

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Haywood's

3.5(104 reviews)

Ate dinner at this high-end restaurant two weeks ago. The service was excellent. The food was quite…read moredisappointing. I enjoyed the sea bass that I was served, but my partner ordered a vegetarian dish that was mostly rice with veggies mixed in priced at $28(!!). It was barely OK by her standards, certainly not worth the price. Ditto for a side of sautéed mushrooms priced at $18(!!), adequate but hardly worth that price. There are several much more reasonably priced restaurants in town with better food on the menu.

We had an exceptionally delightful brunch. The menu offerings are diverse, though you wouldn't know…read moreit looking at our table. Four out of the five guests in our party were so excited about the Eggs Benedict with a Bernaise sauce instead of the more traditional hollandaise sauce. We loved the option of the crabcake over Florentine choices although I think all of us wish we had gotten the crabcake option after seeing it delivered to our table. The Bloody Mary's were absolutely to die for (not overdone, simple and easy to go thru a few during our breakfast) and I'll be back just for this combination again of the eggs Benedict with Bernaise and a Bloody Mary. The ambience of Heywoods was easy to enjoy. We had a lovely breakfast full of lots of laughter and never felt like we were disturbing others nor did anybody else seem to be disturbed or disrupted by the fun we were having at our table. The server was absolutely wonderful and attentive.

A lovely Bartender preparing our cocktails

Lobster

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Filet

Pure Eats

3.7(158 reviews)

0.2 mi

Popped into Pure Eats for breakfast on my last day in Lexington. They serve breakfast all day…read more First: Get a donut! Or two donuts, like I did! They make the donuts in house, and they are super fresh in the morning. Their classic is the cinnamon sugar donut, but I also got a glazed and both were delicious. That and a cup of black coffee, and breakfast is set. But I thought it would be wise to get some protein, so I also ordered the avocado toast with an over-medium egg. The avocado toast is a single piece of wheat bread (or white bread, if you prefer) with a schmear of herbed cream cheese and mashed avocado (plus an egg if you add one). The avocado toast was good and simple. Pure Eats is housed in a former gas station, and you can tell because it looks like an old fashioned petrol place from the outside. Inside, the dining room is colorful and fun, with table and booth seating, as well as a high-top bar. The people who work here are so friendly, and we chatted about where I was from and where I was going.

Really nice, quaint place. Friendly people and good food. Everything is made fresh throughout the…read moreday. A great place to stop for a quick meal.

Self-serve coffee

Donuts

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Avocado toast with an egg

Brew Ridge Taps

4.3(82 reviews)

Brew Ridge Taps is an absolute gem. If you're even remotely into craft beer, this place is a…read moremust-stop. Their selection of Virginia brews is seriously impressive -- local favorites, hard-to-find options, plus a solid lineup from beyond the state. You can tell they actually care about what's on tap. It's not just "a lot" of beer -- it's great beer. The food totally holds its own too. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and the kind of comfort food you want when you're settling in with a pint (or two). No afterthought kitchen here. We happened to be there on a live music night and wow -- what a vibe. The music was fantastic, the sound wasn't overwhelming, and the whole place felt lively without being chaotic. The patrons were kind and friendly, and the staff? Absolutely top-notch. Welcoming, attentive, and genuinely happy to be there -- which makes all the difference. This is one of those spots that makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. We'll absolutely be dropping in every time we're in the area. Highly recommend.

Such a fun place! Outstanding beer selection and super friendly staff. Among the food highlights --…read moreHouse-made pimento cheese and pico de gallo are fabulous! Great live music too!

The bar

Wafflewiches! Who'd a thought

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Craft beer

Southern Inn

4.0(447 reviews)

This review is for takeout Tuesday run by the Southern Inn. This is the second time we got takeout…read more The first one was not too good, vegetables were raw and inedible, pork was so so. We decided to give it another try but this time will also be our last. We ordered the chicken and dumplings. What we got was 2 big containers of chicken broth with little scraps of chicken floating in it. It was like lousy chicken soup. The dumplings were not bad but when I found that some of the "chicken" was skin and even a bone I was disgusted. There was not even a half chicken breast total in the 2 orders. I don't know who is really doing the cooking for this takeout service but it is not good.

The Southern Inn was decent! We came in close to closing on a Friday night and they seated us…read moreimmediately with no complaints. We started with the savory cheesecake, which was really more of a cold cheese dip. I was expecting a souffle like item which you would eat with a fork (like a cheesecake) but this was still good! It was delicious on the toasted bread and the tomato jam was good, despite my hesitation. We also got the fried brussel sprouts, which were incredible - perfectly crispy and served with a delicious aioli. I had the salmon club as my entree and kind of expected smoked salmon since it specified a bagel, but it was a cooked piece, which was kind of strange. I almost would have preferred smoked, which would've been easier to eat on a bagel. The entire thing was a little impractical to eat as a sandwich. I did enjoy the slaw, which had a nice vinegary taste. It was definitely the size of a full entree so don't let the "lighter fare" heading throw you off. I would probably come back if I were in the area!

Peach cobbler

Decaf coffee

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Lemon tart

Niko's Grille

3.7(132 reviews)

Always a great experience and very good food! Lexington is lucky to have this restaurant in their…read moresmall town.

Parking was easy on the street for us and the food was delicious! They have house wines and Greek…read morewines and we tried one, really nice and unique. The flambé cheese appetizer was such a unique offering! The kabob was tender and flavor was great, burgers are huge! I dig the Greek/Italian mix. They have some really interesting desserts and we tried the cheesecake which was very good! Service can be slow on a busy day but otherwise it is a win win and people clearly enjoy coming in to have a great time.

Gyro wrap

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Kabob

Kenney's

4.1(70 reviews)

0.8 mi

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Loved the old school nostalgia. In the area for work and heard a lot about the burgers and the…read morechicken-had to see for myself and it didn't disappoint. LTM burger (I recommend doubling up the patty) was my favorite and the chicken is on point. Staff was very friendly and helped make the experience worth every penny. I'll be back.

The best fried chicken for many many miles around. Cooked to perfection juicy, seasoned…read morebeautifully. The folks are friendly. Picnic table style dining, inside or out. Nothing fancy. Just good food.

Hot Dog with chili and mustard

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Old school menu

Ruby Tuesday

2.3(131 reviews)

2.1 mi

I was pleasantly surprised by the food, it was so delicious! My ribs were fall-off-the-bone…read moreamazing, with plenty to share and for leftovers. My partner's burger was delectable. My compliments to the chef! The service isn't top notch but they didn't apply for a job as a rocket scientist, and I don't expect them to be, so it wasn't a break-it deal. They were helpful and answered all my questions. Just make sure you stay on top of your drink orders to assure they arrive. Overall, I don't see much reason to leave a bad review when we had a wonderful meal.

What could they improve? How about everything?…read more If you are in Lexington, your dinner options are somewhat limited. I came here for an event and was hopeful this was going to be a different Ruby Tuesday experience. First, the food portions are on the small side. I got a steak which was tiny as was the baked potato. Unlike the majority of chain restaurants in this country, this chain continues to not give free anything - bread, rolls, chips, etc. The drinks were ok but light on the alcohol. Overall, you could do worse, but around Lexington, this is a safe option that gets a solid C-

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

2.0(93 reviews)

1.6 mi

The atmosphere was ok, mixer of a sports bar and a standard sit down restaurant. The service has…read moregreat and timely. The food mixed. My mother got a 8oz steak with mashed potatoes and fries, she told me that the steak was all gristle and was not really that good, but she looked the mashed potatoes. The fries which I also ordered were good, but had too much seasoning. I ordered chicken tenders, and as said before fries. The taste of the chicken was good, but was too rubbery. Overall, average. Not bad, but not really good.

There is a good reason why this Applebee's score is low. The restaurant wasn't busy at all; maybe…read more15 people sitting in the bar. I was seated and sat and sat. I finally walked out