Really enjoyed this place, which was kind of a random find while in town to help my son move into a new dorm, and I love pleasant surprises! Staff was super friendly and welcoming, which should maybe be a given, but we know it's sadly not, and the folks here would stand out regardless! Space is relaxed (not code for divey, to be clear, just exactly that--relaxed and inviting). Good selection of beers (all on tap are local, I believe), and I enjoyed my cocktail as well. Food was excellent. One of the better burgers I've had in a while (which is saying something, as I'm sure I eat more of them than my doctor would prefer ‍). One of our group commented it was the best food she'd had in a while (crab cakes were her choice, they did look quite good). This is definitely on my list for when I'm over in Lexington now. Great spot! read more

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A long overdue review of one of my favorite places in town. Great menu with seasonal changes and updates. Service is always on point - not too rushed and friendly but not invasive. Adore the patio when the weather is warm! Relaxed but still with an upscale bend for the food and cocktails. Would love to see an update on the indoor decor to really make this place perfect! read more

We could not recommend Sage Rabbit more highly. My husband and I were visiting Lexington for just an evening during a longer road trip. We were traveling with our dog, so my husband picked The Sage Rabbit for dinner since they had an outdoor patio. Staff went above and beyond to make us and our dog comfortable, even giving him a bowl of water and treats! The patio was perfect for a beautiful evening of outdoor dining. We mentioned to the server that we were excited to have a relaxing evening after a long day of driving, and she read our pace perfectly! We never felt rushed, and also never ignored. Staff made sure we always had water, and anything else we needed during our dinner. They were attentive and kind. At the end of our dinner the server even gave us a recommendation for another place to check-out, which was much appreciated! We had the bread and goat cheese as a starter. My husband had the Ribeye, and I had the Crab Cakes. We recommend everything. My husband commented that the Ribeye was one of the best steaks he has ever had. The crab cakes had great flavor, and the macaroni and cheese that came with them was absolutely delicious. We also tried a variety of cocktails, with the highlight being their Lavender Espresso Martini. read more

The Sage Rabbit - Lavender Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Had a great dinner at The Sage Rabbit recently! I was able to make a reservation for 7 on a weeknight with no issue. I was hoping to be able to sit on the patio but they had our table set up indoor- no big deal. I will say that the inside could use a bit of a "refresh"- the chairs and benches seem more than a bit worn. Our waitress was great and was able to make recommendations and answer any questions we had. There were so many tasty sounding dishes on the menu and I was interested in the veggie burger but decided to try the "Paris in Saigon" bowl and it was good but a bit soupier than I had imagined it would be- still delicious! The portions aren't large so keep that in mind if you're super hungry. Will be back to try the veggie burger & sit on the patio! read more

The Sage Rabbit - Paris in Saigon Bowl with Rice Noodles - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

On a Saturday night outing with our foodie friends, the Fat Man and his wife headed to the Chevy Chase area of Lexington, KY, to sample The Sage Rabbit. Sage Rabbit is a relaxed eatery with a patio serving seasonal American fare, including house-made pasta & roast pork. We ordered a couple of starters. The first was the Herbed Goat Cheese made with warm Sunrise Bakery bread. The warm bread offers a good chew. The goat cheese is creamy and salty. It pairs with the bread well. We also tried the Pan-fried oysters served with rosy red cocktail sauce and Bleu mayo. The oysters were fried to a crunchy, perfectly golden brown, while the inside was very soft and velvety. The cocktail sauce is chunky and sweet and has some great heat. The Bleu mayo is thick and salty with nice chunks of cheese. My wife had the Cobblestone cut Ribeye cooked with thyme brown butter, sauteed spinach, and Brussels sprouts. It was ordered medium rare. The steak was a significant cut, cooked closer to rare, and had great flavor and seasoning. The brown butter sauce was very flavorful and complimented the steak perfectly. However, the steak was tough on the chew. The Brussels were seasoned well but a little overcooked. The wilted spinach was a little too salty, and they were overcooked. I had the Crab Cakes with Chipotle Remoulade, mac & cheese, and spinach. The Mac and cheese noodles were cooked right at all dente, and the cheese sauce was creamy and had a good flavor. The spinach was wilted and cooked well but was very salty. The crab cake had good sear and great seasoning, while the crab-to-cake ratio was superb. The remoulade is very creamy, with some sweetness and great heat on the back end. The Sage Rabbit is a chef-owned farm-to-table restaurant offering a full bar with a menu that gives choices of starters, salads, sandwiches, and entrees. The waiter staff was highly knowledgeable and friendly. The Fat Man says that The Sage Rabbit is Fat Man Approved with 2 chins. read more

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We loved the Sage Rabbit patio dining experience! It's a tiny spot with lots of character! Definitely a pet-friendly vibe! They treated our pup like their pet, offering water, treats and lots of love. For the humans: food was pretty yummy! We loved the goat cheese starter... only wished we had ordered two because we didn't want to share! Haha I had the risotto special with mushrooms and chicken, it was kinda bland and earthy. My adult daughter had the dreamy Mac with chicken and shrimp, and it was delicious! We shared the Zeppole special dessert. Not what we had imagined, but very good nonetheless. It reminds me of French toast! The coffee was freshly made each time and come in regular or decaf! We will definitely be back if we are I. Lexington! read more

The Sage Rabbit - Coffee and Puppy - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I really loved the food! Don't be discouraged by how the inside looks; the food is amazing! They even have chicken of the woods mushrooms, which really took my by surprise. The only issue I had was that everything was very savory and I felt like I needed a lemon or a pickle halfway through my meal. Really really good flavors though. Can't wait to go back! read more

This place is a hidden gem! Nearly all locally sourced ingredients with creative cuisine. The entire staff is as warm and inviting as the food. Weekly specials for cocktails, as well as entrees and desserts. Best quality, well-proportioned ribeye in town (for an insanely reasonable ticket. read more

Such a cute spot! The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was amazing! Definitely would go back.

I visited with my spouse for the first time tonight. Everything was great! The atmosphere inside was laid back but still elegant. Nothing pretentious. Just nice, with dark blue tablecloths and good music in the background. We started with cocktails. My spouse had the raspberry mojito and I had a negroni. Both were excellent. We shared a starter of panzanella (toasty seasoned bread cubes with roasted tomatoes & red onion with shaved asiago). Delicious and appetizing. For entrees: my spouse had pasta with chicken (homemade pasta with chunks of flavorful chicken and fresh tomatoes); she said it was great. I had pan roasted redfish over vegetables: the fish was cooked perfectly with a crispy exterior, seasoning correct, tasty sauteed fresh vegetables. Very nice. We finished with the two special desserts: zeppole with mocha gelato (killer!) and warm strawberry crisp with cream (quite good). Service was attentive. Pricing typical (about $100 before tip). We'll be back. read more

Perfect summer night dinner spot. We sat outside and enjoyed the comfortable weather. The drinks were good. We tried 4 of them. We gave our server 2 options for each of us and let her choose our entree. The po boy was very good and he got a seasonal pasta dish that was very simpl ingredients but delicious! Will go back again! read more

The Sage Rabbit - Oyster Po Boy - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We had a wonderful time there tonight. The food and the service were both perfect. The only thing I regret was that I hadn't found this lovely place before. read more

Yummy delicious dinner at @sagerabbitlex They create great meals using seasonally local ingredients. Shrimp fritters were wonderful with @sunrisebakeryky sourdough bread and a side of herbed chèvre Our entries of choice were hand made gnocchi with chicken of the woods and a seared salmon with roasted carrots and brussels. Sage features creative farm to table dishes including this one with local tomato and corn plus fresh made pasta in house! I chose the seasonal Macintosh cocktail made from apple cider, bourbon, simple syrup & lemon. He had the Old Fashioned which is a classic! read more

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Kari was super made a Macintosh - bourbon, local Apple cider, splash and soda water and a shot of willit bourbons On a sale of 1 -10 I give it 9 philips (with one l) Will be returning once they open (next week they open inside) Kari recommends Crab cakes And the serving Seafood read more

The Sage Rabbit - bourbon, cider, and bourbon - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Still not diggin this place. A little fascist on the COVID front. Service is mediocre. Food is ok, but not at the level I'd expect. Cocktails are meh. A perennial 3 star (barely). Probably won't be back. read more

The Sage Rabbit - Crab Cakes, Spinach and Mac's Cheese - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The Sage Rabbit is one the best restaurants in Lexington, hidden little gem! This was our first time here. The service was excellent (went on a Saturday, definitely make a reservation to be safe). We weee seated on the patio, which is dog friendly. The food was amazing. Our party ordered the crab cakes & Mac/cheese, risotto/shrimp dish, and redfish. All three meals looked and tasted amazing! Our waitress (did not remember her name) was amazing! Super attentive without being overbearing, KNOWLEDGEABLE about the menu. She was a sous chef under the owner/chef and you can tell! She was incredible! The table next to us ordered the steak and burger and they looked UNREAL! We will definitely be ordering that next time. The patio is small, but in Chevy Chase, you expect, maybe even desire that quaintness. Definitely recommend The Sage Rabbit, we will be back! read more

It maybe the wine talking, but this place is charming and the food was delicious. I started out by ordering a bottle wine. Delicious. (I should mention they were out of the bottle I originally ordered, but the server recommended something and it turned out to be perfect and Delicious.) For starters we had the goat cheese and house made crackers. Crispy crackers and creamy goat cheese topped with balsamic vinegar from locally owned Stuartos. Delicious. Then we all ordered a coup course. I had the mushroom and Spinach broth. Delicious. I then decided on the risotto as an entree. At this point 3 of us polished off a bottle of wine and were working on a second bottle. I didn't finish my risotto, but it was Delicious! I wanted to get dessert, but I just couldn't do it.Instead, we finished off the bottle of wine and enjoyed each other's company. I want to go back just to have cocktails and desserts. We had great service and great food. read more

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Local fine-dining at its best! My fiance and I celebrated our 4-year anniversary recently at The Sage Rabbit. To sum it up, our experience was wonderful. We were seated immediately and our server was lovely. Their dining area is quaint and cute. We started off with some wine. Their cocktails sound amazing. We will be trying them next time. Their wine selection is small, but you can tell each wine was perfectly chosen to pair well with their food offerings. The menu is comprised mostly of chef specials. My fiance ordered the pork entree which was pork shoulder with carrots and broccoli. I opted for the crab cakes with mac-and-cheese and roasted spinach. Delicious is the best way to describe my meal. We also ordered an appetizer of shrimp fritters. Be sure to try those when you visit! The Sage Rabbit is pricey. However, this is because EVERYTHING is made in-house. Pasta, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, all entrees, etc. are all made there. You can definitely tell the freshness of the food. They had a chicken gnocchi entree special when we visited. I wish I could have tried that as well. The location of The Sage Rabbit is interesting. It's in the Chevy Chase shopping area, however if you don't ever drive down Ashland, you wouldn't know it's there. They have their own parking lot behind the restaurant. I didn't know this so we parked down the street. All in all, I guess you could say parking is tricky and could be better. It's worth it though! I want to say a huge thank you for making our anniversary so wonderful. We will definitely be back soon. read more

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Great restaurant. It's a fundamental farm to table with an elevated menu extremely well done by the chef. He is excellent. Really really well prepared dishes. Servers/staff are wonderful. (Wendy knows her stuff). We were up from coastal Georgia for our 2x per year Keeneland weekend and came here for the first time after hearing about it and doing a little research. It will be a go to place for us going forward and I highly recommend it. Some places you can just tell are solid, consistent restaurants, that only put out quality food and service. This is one of them. Drinks, appetizers and dinners are great. Service is spot on, knowledgeable and welcoming. I can't wait to come back. read more

Panzanella, panna cotta and pot de creme... this restaurant has Perfected the three Ps. We Loved the Sage Rabbit. The food, the atmosphere, the menu, the charm, the character... it was all exceptional AND it wasn't ostentatious so you can have a fine dining experience on a normal Tuesday night. read more

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My Family and I were in town in March and all visited the Sage Rabbit for an afternoon event. John and his staff were great and their service was spot on. Their burger, noodle salad and homemade tortellini were fantastic and each of us loved our meal and time at his restaurant. I would highly recommend visiting, saying hello to the Team and enjoying one heck of a meal. read more

Had an amazing meal for our first time visiting this establishment. The ribeye was cooked to perfection. Make sure to call ahead for a reservation as their hours are limited right now. read more

The Sage Rabbit - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

After getting mixed reviews from friends, I am....less than impressed. I know it's burger week, but not only was the burger not what was described online, we weren't even told by our wait staff that the burger week offering wasn't even available, technically. I did not receive a "five-ounce house ground burger topped with house beer cheese, maple-glazed bacon and fries," instead I got a plain cheeseburger on stale bread with a slice of American cheese and a couple of soggy, cold fries. I was really hoping to enjoy this experience like a couple of my friends did, but this place fell short in a major way. read more

The Sage Rabbit - "Burger Week" burger (but not really) and fries. - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

A lovely bistro with a relaxing patio and wonderful food options, especially from the specials menu. I enjoy the seasonal specials menu most, although their standard menu also boasts some stunners (the herbed goat cheese is especially delightful and the Paris in Saigon noodle bowl is a perfectly light summer dish). I have enjoyed every plate we've tried. Service has always been top notch, too. I also appreciate that my husband and I can take a walk around the neighborhood in our "workout" clothes and we are welcomed just as much as when we dress up for date night. read more

We enjoyed a great meal this week at this surprising discovery. The service was outstanding and I had the best ribeye I've ever had. Try this place out! read more

Unequivocally this is the worst restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky, and in the Commonwealth of the state. The service that Savannah provided could only do so much to make up for the lack of quality and attention to the plates in front of us. I wouldn't serve the Panko fried oysters to anyone in jail. The crabcakes wouldn't have even made it across state lines in Maryland because it was so offensive. The beef in the rice bowl was tougher than a nickel steak. I am sorry that I have to write this review to a local business but it is my responsibility as a citizen of this country to forewarn people before wasting their time, energy, and money on a meal, that I would not serve to my worst enemy. read more

This was our first time dining at Sage! Friendly service, great patio casual dining! The shrimp fritters were fabulous! Crap cakes full of crabs with nice taste! The special dessert with paw paw ice cream was very nice! This was a special find in Lexington, we happened to drive by looking for local dining! We give 6 stars to Sage!! read more

Love going to The Sage Rabbit. Ordered a lemon drop martini even though it wasn't on the menu, staff were very accommodating! read more

The Sage Rabbit - Shrimp risotto. - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

My husband and I dined at The Sage Rabbit on a Tuesday evening at an event co-sponsored with the Lexington Bourbon Society. It was called Smoke and Mirrors. I must note that I have Celiac Disease so events with fixed menus are always a challenge for me BUT Sage Rabbit completely accommodated me! They identified what I would not be able to have and then gave me 2-3 alternatives to substitute with no upcharge! Way to treat a customer so nicely! We had a drink at the bar before the event started Mackenzie did a great job at making cocktail suggestions. I had a drink that used bourbon and gin I don't think I have ever mixed those together but with lime juice, soda and bitters it was delightful. The drink is called a Suffering Bastard. Order it! My husband had a neat pour of Willet Pot Still. On to dinner: 1st course the cocktail was a Paper Plane with smoked oysters these were fried so I selected a creamy delicious tomato soup! 2nd course was a smoked Manhattan cocktail with short ribs corn pudding and smoked greens - outstanding! 3rd course bourbon and baileys cream drink with a salted chocolate cake. I opted for a second baileys drink. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! We were able to walk to the restaurant from home since the restaurant is located in the cozy Chevy Chase area. I might add that evening the restaurant was full of patrons not attending the event - this place is doing swift business on a Tuesday evening in Lexington. Make it a point to seek this place out and dine here! read more

The Sage Rabbit - Great drink The Suffering Bastard - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I stopped in for a quick lunch when they opened at 11:30. I sat on the patio and I was the only one there. It was nice. I had a grilled cheese with country ham and homemade potato chips. I like how they diced ham up so it wasn't too hard to chew and the potato chips were paperthin and very good. The service was good. read more

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Stopped here on vacation after a long day of golf, bourbon tasting and horse racing. Saw some Yelp reviews and the menu looked good. I never expected to be wowed. Especially since I ordered the filet. I make the best filet I know so I don't usually order it in restaurants and never at a place that isn't a "steak" place. But I was hungry and thought I'd give it a try. It was the best steak I've ever had at any restaurant. Cooked perfectly and had what I think was a wine reduction sauce that added the perfect amount of saltiness. My wife ordered the veggie plate which was also truly amazing and flavorful. We live in Chicago so eating out is a thing with us and we were both very happy with our meals. Not sure we will be back in Lexington any time soon but if I find myself here I will be back. I highly recommend this place! Great staff too. read more

Never eat here, they did not inform me we have to eat a raw burger((I'm pretty sure they are supposed to tell you if meat is not going to be fully cooked)).....it's not on their menu and the wait staff doesn't inform you ..and the worst customer experience I have had in a restaurant. The waitress we had was above and beyond rude! No wonder they don't allow you to leave reviews on their Facebook page! They just repeated all burgers are cooked the same, however our of the 2 burgers we ordered they were definitely different levels of raw and pink! We drove 48 mins to eat here! My advise is don't go here! read more

The Sage Rabbit - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Good food! Interesting, different atmosphere but food was great! Quick service as well

I had dinner there three nights ago, and enjoyed it very much. The restaurant seems very vegetarian-friendly, even though I'm an omnivore. When I dined there, I had the mixed green salad with heirloom tomatoes, blue cheese, onion crisps (thin strips of onions lightly breaded and very lightly fried), with a Dijon vinaigrette. It was extremely tasty. After finishing it, I ordered the risotto of the day as my entree. The risotto was absolutely perfect, and I have high standards for risotto. It was served with yellow squash, fresh chopped rosemary and a squeeze of lemon, topped lightly with asiago cheese. I was a little surprised it wasn't offered with a protein, but that didn't bother me. When I returned there today for lunch, the risotto special was offered with shrimp, so I don't think it is always necessarily vegetarian, but it's nice to have that option. Their wine list is limited, but good. The service was very friendly and prompt, and our server responded to all our questions. One of the great things about this place is that all of their fruits and vegetables, except potatoes, are locally sourced. You really can taste the difference. I've seen complaints about the prices, but I honestly think it's comparable to most of the best quality mid-price restaurants in town, like A la lucie, Sabio, or Wines on Vine. My dinner bill, with salad, entree, and three glasses of wine, was only $55. I considerate that reasonable, but other diners may feel differently. read more

The Sage Rabbit - Orange cake with chèvre icing and port fig compote. Yummy! - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Chef John Foster was sourcing locally before it was a "thing." He is still sourcing locally and putting out perfectly seasoned dishes with amazing local ingredients. Tonight we started with a salad of spinach, pickled beets and goat cheese tossed in an orange vinaigrette. Simple and lovely. Our entree was a bricked Elmwood chicken with a pan sauce on top of onions and peppers. This was not your ordinary chicken. Perfectly cooked and dressed. Tonight's sorbet was peach; tough to go wrong. This isn't fussy food and it's not a place to "be seen" but if you want to eat and drink well, visit Sage Rabbit soon. read more

The Sage Rabbit - Chocolate pots de creme with toasted marshmallow and house-made graham cracker. - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Been here multiple times for lunch since i work right around the corner and have loved everything i have gotten here! They have the best burger i have ever had. Always cooked to perfection. I decided to go for dinner one night and had the bass in a curry sauce that was a special that night. So glad i tried it. It was amazing! You have to try the in house dessert too. One of my new favorite restaurants in lexington! read more

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This one of the best places I've eaten in a long time! The atmosphere is awesome and the waitress we had was the best waitress I've ever had she knows her stuff she used to be a sous chef at the same restaurant she's really good I'm sorry I did not get her name! The food was fantastic if you want a nice restaurant to go to ! I highly recommend this one! read more

The goat cheese appetizer was good. The risotto dish I had was bland and needed more seasoning. The description said it came w shrimp and scallops. There were no scallops and the 5 tiny shrimp were over cooked. The zeppoles were also bland and felt like it was missing something, more sweetness, maybe served w ice-cream? My waitress was pretty good but it took a long time for each course to come out. My waitress did keep apologizing it was taking so long. read more

Incredible, almost transcendental food experience. down to earth, but the flavor combinations blew me away. I started with a "bastard" cocktail, which was made well. was a good, acidic complement to the rest of my heavy food. goat cheese appetizer awesome with local made sourdough. for dinner I had the crab cakes, which were perfect consistency. Probably the Best mac of my life on the side. Husband had the daily chicken special which was perfectly cooked. it was on a bed of beans that were to die for--this opinion coming from a sworn carnivore. daily ice cream special was mocha with chocolate sauce and brittle. such a good end to a perfect meal. atmosphere is laid back and non-pretentious. the star is the meal, which I sincerely appreciate. we will be back to try other menu items. read more

The Sage Rabbit - crab cakes, spinach, and mac - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I am finishing a wonderful meal at The Sage Rabbit. I had the fettuccine with shrimp and Asiago and my wife had the shrimp and salmon over grits special. Both were perfectly prepared and the seasoning was balanced while being innovative. Everything stood on its own but blended and complemented the other ingredients perfectly. Their Coronavirus pandemic processes are well thought out and provide a great level of reassurance. Well done The Sage Rabbit!! read more