My wife and I always try to stop by Columbia Steakhouse when we're in town. Today, I'm sure glad we…read moredid. As usual, we both got their Nighthawk special which is a large steak floating in garlic butter, a huge baked potato and a Diego salad. Though my first steak came out a bit overcooked and I had to have them remake it, the final result was fantastic. Both steaks were thick, hot and flavorfu, just as I remember. The potato was not only hot, it came with a quarter stick of butter on the side and a large cup of sour cream on the side - both of which made the very flaky potatoe heavenly. They also have very good rolls which were not real hot today but were still very good. The decor continues to be on the used side with the seats being lumpy, but the food could not have been better. I hope the return again and again to the Columbia Steakhouse.

When a business trip brought my wife and me to Lexington, Kentucky, we needed a restaurant that…read morecould deliver both efficiency and quality--somewhere we could enjoy an excellent meal without lingering for hours. Columbia Steakhouse proved to be exactly what we were looking for, and then some. Located in the heart of Lexington, Columbia Steakhouse exudes an understated elegance that's perfect for business travelers. The atmosphere strikes that ideal balance: upscale enough to feel special, but relaxed enough that you're not overly formal. The lighting is warm and sophisticated, and the noise level allows for easy conversation--a detail that business diners always appreciate. Our server immediately understood our time constraints and moved things along seamlessly without making us feel rushed. This kind of professional service is rare and deeply appreciated when you're on a tight schedule. I ordered the 14-ounce ribeye, cooked medium-rare, and it was a masterclass in steakhouse execution. The exterior had a beautiful char that provided a subtle smoky flavor, while the interior was perfectly pink and remarkably tender. The marbling throughout ensured every bite was rich and flavorful. What impressed me most was the quality of the beef itself--you could tell this was prime cut meat, properly aged and prepared by someone who knows their craft. The steak came with their signature steak butter, a compound butter with herbs that melted luxuriously over the hot meat, adding another layer of richness without overwhelming the beef's natural flavor. My sides were equally impressive: a loaded baked potato with all the fixings, cooked until the skin was crispy and the interior fluffy, and their grilled asparagus, which had a perfect char and snap to it. My wife chose the filet mignon paired with a lobster tail, and from her first bite, I knew she'd made the right choice. The filet was butter-tender--the kind of cut that practically melts on your tongue. Cooked to a perfect medium, it had that delicate, almost velvety texture that only a properly prepared filet can achieve. The peppercorn sauce she added complemented the beef beautifully without overpowering its subtle flavor. The lobster tail was equally outstanding. Perfectly cooked (no easy feat, as lobster can go from perfect to rubbery in seconds), it was sweet, succulent, and generously portioned. It arrived already butterflied and brushed with drawn butter, making it easy to enjoy. She paired her entrée with the garlic mashed potatoes, which were creamy and indulgent, and the Caesar salad, which featured crisp romaine, house-made dressing, and fresh parmesan. Columbia Steakhouse understands that business travelers value efficiency. From appetizer to dessert, our meal was perfectly paced--we never felt rushed, but we also never experienced those frustrating gaps where you're waiting unnecessarily. Despite being on a schedule, we took advantage of their bourbon selection (we were in Kentucky, after all), and the staff provided excellent recommendations. The bread service deserves special mention--warm, crusty rolls with whipped butter arrived promptly and were outstanding. Small touches like this set great steakhouses apart from good ones. While we were focused on our entrées given our time constraints, we couldn't resist sharing their chocolate lava cake for dessert. It arrived warm with a molten center, accompanied by vanilla ice cream--a perfect sweet ending to an exceptional meal. The Bottom Line Columbia Steakhouse demonstrated why it's a Lexington institution. The quality of both our meals was outstanding, the service was professional and attentive, and the restaurant accommodated our business travel timeline without compromising the experience. The prices reflect the premium quality--this is not a budget option--but for a special business dinner or important client meeting, the investment is absolutely worth it. Whether you're a local or just passing through on business, Columbia Steakhouse delivers on every front. We left satisfied, impressed, and already planning a return visit the next time work brings us to the Bluegrass State. Highly recommended for business travelers, special occasions, or anyone who appreciates expertly prepared steak in a refined yet welcoming atmosphere.

Excellent food and service! Great coffee! Callie's always does a great job! Clean, friendly, very…read morewelcoming!

Good Burgers, Good Coleslaw, and Breakfast. Good Service…read more Very Laid Back Atmosphere. Front Door Parking. Recommend!

Fiddletree is absolutely gorgeous! There is an outdoor eating area that will be lovely in the warm…read moremonths. The indoor bar is large with comfy bar stools and large coaches with tables. The restaurant is located inside the Elwood hotel but it is unlike the proverbial hotel restaurant. The food was well prepared and excellent. The chicken piccata was moist and lemony. The stir fry was flavorful and hearty. Per the server's recommendation, I added blackened shrimp. The shrimp were huge and cooked to perfection. I also had the blackberry lemonade which was delish. My husband had the mule mocktail, I was not a fan; it tasted just like ginger beer. We ended our meal with key lime pie, which was light and flavorful, not dense like some key lime pies. The service was good, attentive but not annoying. Oh, the bathrooms are beautiful and spotless. There are 2: male, female and unisex with physically challenged combined. Great place for date night or hangout with family or friends. There is live music that was starting as we were leaving.

Fiddletree has became a regular for me & my loved ones. From the wonderful restaurant manager to…read morethe various service staff we've encountered, we've never had a bad experience. We held my granddaughter's 4th birthday party here. I've had group meals (brunch, lunch, & dinner). I've had intimate meals with my husband & daughter. Just overall enjoyable experiences! Food options are consistent. Cocktails are delicious. A fave is the Barbie Sundowner. Love their coffee with cute pink dishes. Indoor and outdoor seating options are wonderful. Live music occasionally offered. Highly recommend & we will keep making this a favorite spot for us to enjoy good food & company!!

My daughter and I both had salads. She had steak salad and I have pesto salad with chicken. They…read morewere both delicious! Robbie was our waiter and he was awesome

We had a family gathering of 9 folks with an 11 am reservation. They had the table set up for us…read moreand our server, River was excellent. She was efficient, polite and helpful. The space is small but bright and cheerful and very comfortable. Located in a strip mall there was amlpe parking. It was super clean in the restaurant and the bathrooms. The food however was not impressive to my husband or myself. I have some dietary restrictions so ordered 2 scrambled eggs and an English muffin. I thought the 2 eggs, that only looked like one based on the serving for $5 was a bit overpriced. But the eggs were good, nothing special, just plain scrambled egg(s). I could not eat the English muffin, it was grilled, not toasted and was greasy, which didn't taste good. River did bring me some jam that I put on one half of the muffin but it did not sit well on my stomach due to the grease. My husband ordered the chicken and waffles. He did not care for either. I tasted his waffle and I too thought it was bland and dry. He said the chicken was greasy. It was a huge plate of food and he brought 2 of the 3 pieces of chicken home that we ended up throwing away. It was never really crowded which afforded us the opportunity to sit and visit for about 3 hours so that was ideal. The chicken and waffles (from the brunch menu) came with a buffet of pastry. 5 of our party had brunch items that came with the buffet and one one of them ate a muffin from that buffet. All brunch items were priced at $25. Again, I think a bit expensive for chicken and waffles. I doubt that I would ever go back but if I did it would be for coffee and maybe a pastry.

Food is good, good service, laid back atmosphere (typical bar), front door parking…read more I recommend the pizza, burgers, and nachos.

Absolutely good service and great food. I love salmon when I go out and theirs was very good. The…read moredrinks could be a bit taller and bigger lol... good Bloody Mary

AMAZING food. Chef Tim knocked it out of the ballpark! Bree also came up with an AMAZING drink that…read morelooks like a beautiful sunset and tasted like paradise! Hidden gem that is a must!!

My first trip to Azur since the reopen. It has generally been a good experience and this one was…read morefine but missed on a couple of easy items that I should've asked to be fixed but didn't. My wife and I went for Sunday Brunch. Nice day so we sat on the patio at noon with one other table. Surprised about that. It's the same patio and dining room as before, so perfectly delightful. Service was quick and my wife's French toast was top notch. My eggs were overcooked and cold. I had the time and should've requested a redo but didn't. I'm sure they'd have done so without question. Bacon, biscuit, gravy, all good. My fruit was a bit mushy. I got plenty to eat so I wasn't too upset. But this wasn't their finest showing.

I feel terrible writing this because the people working here are so incredibly sweet, but the…read moreactual state of the restaurant and the food was completely unacceptable. the service was the only bright spot of the night. Our server was attentive, polite, and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. They greeted us with a huge smile, checked on us often, and possessed a wonderful attitude. The front-of-house staff deserves a much better environment to work in. The restaurant is visibly neglected. Our table was covered in a greasy film, and the menus were sticky to the touch. I noticed thick layers of dust on the light fixtures directly above our food, and the floor was littered with old napkins and trash. It felt deeply unhygienic. Unfortunately, the food was borderline inedible. Everything we ordered arrived lukewarm and tasted completely stale. The main dish was swimming in grease, severely over-salted, and clearly spent too much time under a heat lamp. It tasted like lazy, low-quality microwaved food. Verdict: Amazing service cannot save a restaurant with awful food and dirty facilities. I appreciate how hard the staff works, but management needs to deep-clean the building and completely revamp the kitchen. I will not be back.

Perfect spot for a birthday dinner. We were seated right away and our food came out pretty quickly…read more The dim lighting made the place feel expensive when honestly, we both thought the pricing was great! Started our meal with the Desert Fire Jalapeños....fair warning....we both love spicy but those were nearly unbearable. My boyfriend and I could only each eat one, which was sad because we love jalapeños but there was just something about these that we couldn't do. Being a birthday dinner, I strongly suggested to my boyfriend he get whatever he wanted from the menu. He chose the hand cut NY strip steak with mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts as his two sides. He absolutely devoured the meal and could not stop speaking highly of it. (Even today, a week later when we're back home up in Massachusetts...he's still talking about it!)! Going so far as when who seemed to be one of the GMs came over with dessert, asked to compliment the chef it was that good. Turns out they have a new guy who specializes in steaks. I ordered the pasta primavera and added chicken to mine. It was such a refreshing, lemony based sauce for all the veggies. Not finishing it all at the restaurant, I took mine to go and easily polished it off later that night. The salted caramel cheesecake? Absolutely DELICIOUS. If you're going to order anything off their menu....order that. It was so good!!

Our first time here. We came a few years ago when it was under another name and ownership…read more Very friendly staff. I ordered the Fried Bologna Sandwich and my wife had the Rueben Sandwich. Both were very good. My sandwich had a thick cut of Bologna and my wife's Rueben was piled high with Corned Beef and Sauerkraut. The Kettle Chips were crispy and fresh and the Cole Slaw was creamy. Very glad we decided to stop in today. We will definitely be back.

Food was excellent. The clientele was cattlemen (and women, of course) and they all knew each…read moreother. That means they frequent the place, and that means it's always good. Entertainment across parking lot, too...