Three stars for drinks, boosted to four because of the atmosphere and service…read more I had the rosemary's spark, made with gin, green chartreuse, citrus, and singed rosemary. It was okay, but tasted water, was weak in the chartreuse area, and was served in a tall beer glass. Presentation is important with drinks, and I felt like this was a drink I could get from any bar on a street in Savannah or some other southern city. It was only 13 bucks, so I can't complain too much. I also had their strawberry sire spritz, made with strawberry infused aperol, sweet vermouth, prosecco, and an orange slice. I didn't really taste the strawberry and it was a weak, unimpressive spritz. But again, 13 dollars. They also offer mules, drinks with chili infused tequila, tequila, bourbon and fruity purees, a large beer list (a mix of domestics, IPAs, ales, ciders). They have a wine list, but given the names and prices, I would skip it. They have a bar bites menu in which I didn't partake. Located in The Sire Hotel, it's quiet, low key, open, uncrowded. It's close to several downtown bars, so would be a great addition to a bar crawl, but wouldn't go out of my way to go here.

The Mad Horseman is a lovely upscale bar in The Sire Hotel downtown. Cozy and quiet. Try one of…read moretheir horsey themed craft cocktails. There is a small menu of appetizer bites to accompany your drink. Weather permitting, there is a patio with a fireplace. Parking is free in the hotel lot. A little downtown gem. 59

El Patio has the best patio (hence the name)... under cover and both heated and cooled for comfort…read moreyear round. The inside is for sports fans (there has to be 100 TVs!). The food is five stars, and the garlic shrimp is something I dream of (think shrimp scampi but better!). I can't recommend the mucho margarita, but I love happy hour 2for1... and if you go - find SNOOP DOG!

Excellent taste , patio nice , food arrived quickly , service excellent , friendly . Atmosphere…read morecalm , hidden treasure off Richmond road.

Such a pretty and cute place! The ambiance is so peaceful and relaxing, and it really makes you…read morefeel at ease. Definitely a nice spot to enjoy some time with family and friends!!!

Hidden back in the lush trees, a little cafe so cheerful and charming…read more Ok! It's by chance that we discovered this new restaurant and greenhouse. This is a fully functional restaurant and or cafe style place. They have a great menu. The menu is seasonal. It's not simple by any standards. In fact it's a great little high end place for garden parties. But today it's just two simple individuals that are having lunch in a garden together. Now we had some sort of special lunch arrangement with hummus and a Greek like salad. It was fresh and delicious. They have great coffee offerings. You must have the flavored gelato with coffee. We had the hazelnut one. It's delicious especially on these hot humid summer days. The service was great. Not being from the area they had to explain the menu to us. A few times. But all went well. They make the gelato offerings as soon as they are ordered. The food they call at the end, eventually. It's made to order. Now where else can you eat in a green house garden? Here in Lexington! This was a first for us. They have all sorts of Sunday concerts while you dine. Music among the trees and flowers. Wow! You can come to poetry readings and relax as you hear the love of someone's works. I'll see you at the Garden next time.

Such a cute place. The ambiance is amazing. Boho vibes with lots of beautiful plants and cozy…read moreseating. You walk in and just get swept into the atmosphere. Great drink selections (I really enjoyed the lavender lemon drop). Charcuterie is available for purchase as well. The bartenders are friendly and really seem to enjoy what they do. A great experience for a fun girls day/night.

Went to an event at The Willow, a lovely wine bar on National Avenue. It's like sitting in a…read moregarden, but indoors. A peaceful little place for a glass of wine or a cocktail, quiet and comfy. 68

My coffee was incredible, and I love that they canned it! Both the inside and outside seating areas…read moreare super cute and hospitable. I can't wait to back and try their lunch. Service was friendly even in the midst of a big Sunday rush!

Char on Ashland is a must-visit in Lexington! We tried five items and here's the honest breakdown:…read more The Cinnamon Bun is a 10/10 -- hands down the star of the visit. It's enormous (easily shareable between 6+ people) and absolutely delicious. The Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich was a close second at 9/10, a great classic executed really well. The Banana Bread Latte was an 8/10 -- very good but ask for it less sweet. The Iced Cinnamon Bun Latte and Eggs in Heaven both landed at 6/10. The latte sounds incredible on paper but the cinnamon bun flavor didn't quite come through, and while the Eggs in Heaven dish itself is a good concept, my eggs were unfortunately not cooked to my liking. We really enjoyed sitting outside and enjoying our breakfast! Service was good, a little slow but they were very friendly! Overall a great spot with a lot of potential -- the pastry alone is worth the trip. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

Great variety of small plates. Try them all. The owners are charming. Friendly inside and out.read more

Went there on a Friday with my husband for date night. We got a flight of the traditional sakes and…read morethey were all delicious!! We also had the fried fish cake, dumplings, and quail eggs. Everything we ate was a delight! I'm hoping I can go back soon and try some more of their food. The ambience was really nice as well and the service was very good.

While out shopping, the movies, and enjoying a great day in Lexington, the Fat Man and his wife…read moredecided to get a late lunch. We swung into Southern Cookhouse & Bar. Southern Cookhouse features scratch-made dishes using local ingredients, a variety of burgers, pizzas, and classic Southern entrees. I started with the Chicken & Sausage Gumbo because I love soup and all soup-adjacent things. The gumbo had a good, rich flavor from the roux, with subtle heat and a sweet finish. The chicken had a nice flavor, a little saltiness, and it was tender. The Andouille sausage was cooked well and rounded out the flavor profile. The tomatoes and scallions added brightness and crunch. The rice had a few hard pieces, but overall it was good. I do want to mention that I did find a few chicken bones in the dish, just so people are aware. My wife tried the Dunwoody Cobb, made with Grilled chicken breast, boiled eggs, bacon, avocado, tomato, and blue cheese crumbles, with spring mix tossed in Dijon vinaigrette. The lettuce was crunchy and fresh. The bacon had a great salt level, crunch, and crispiness. The avocado added a creamy richness to each bite, while the tomato's acidity cut through the Dijon mustard's sweet and bitter notes. The star of the show was the salty, nutty, creamy blue cheese crumbles, which meshed well with all the other components. The chicken was cooked well and had good flavor, but it was dry. While I avoided it, my wife said the boiled egg was well-cooked and added it to the salad. I had the Nashville Hot chicken, which comes with spicy pickles, coleslaw & mayo on slider rolls with potato salad. The potato salad was mustard-and-mayo-based. The potatoes were soft but still offered some texture. The mustard and mayo balanced each other and added flavor. There were eggs in the potato salad, but they blended into the background and did not stand out. The sweet pickle relish added crunch and texture without being overly sweet. I'm not sure if it was made in-house or from a container; it was good nonetheless. The slider was fresh, soft, and nicely toasted. The slaw was medium-chopped, with a great mayo ratio and a good sweetness, tasting fresh, crunchy, and creamy without being so rich as to drown out the vegetables or the chicken. The pickle was not spicy, but a thick-cut bread-and-butter type with a little sweetness and a velvety, buttery flavor. The chicken was juicy, tender, and cooked well. The Nashville-style spices were mild to medium, just enough to know it was there but not so overpowering that it was all you tasted. It was not overly oily either, which often plagues sandwiches of this type. The entire sandwich worked well together. Southern Cookhouse has a full menu, but some items do rotate or are seasonal. The bar is fully stocked, offering draft beer, tea, and soft drinks. They offer counter ordering, and the staff is very friendly. The Fat Man says that Southern Cookhouse & Bar is Fat Man Approved with 2 chins.

If you love Shoestring Fries, this is your place!! They are some of the best shoestring fries that…read moreI have ever had. I always come back for that Waymore's Chicken Pot Pie!! I guarantee that you won't find a similar dish on anyone's menu. I love the gravy over the top of a chicken pot pie chimichanga. It is brilliant!! Anyway, they have great burgers and it's a great neighborhood bar. You should check it out. It is owned and operated by a family that lives in the neighborhood.

We didn't order food, but the SOB pizza joint is built into this large space…read more We got there just before opening and the owner was accommodating and knowledgeable with their beer and cocktail offerings. It was a quick pit stop to see the Greyline complex and visit the other vendors, we'll definitely stop back in when we have more time while we're in Lexington.

Love love love this place. Everyone is so chill and nice, and it's super fun to just hang out (you…read morecan play games, watch the Great British Bakeoff, chit chat). Drinks are always so varied, so you get a nice variation of wines and cocktails. Also love that you can walk around inside Greyline with your drinks, and get food from the vendors to have inside!

I've had two visits to 3ten. It's one of the best restaurants in Lexington! Great service, cool…read moreatmosphere that is laid back, creative and fun menu, and great cocktails. The food and flavor are really good. The pork bao is very flavorful. Great for a date night, happy hour, or going out with friends.

On a recent date night, the Fat Man and his wife went to 3TEN in downtown Lexington. 3TEN is a…read morevibrant, Pacific Rim-focused with Polynesian flavors restaurant and tiki bar in downtown Lexington. We ordered several tapas to share. We started with the Lettuce Wraps, made with onion, garlic, ginger, peanuts, Thai red chilies, and ground beef. The beef was tender and flavorful, with a touch of sweet sauce and a nice level of heat; the ginger and garlic added a lot. It was cooked in chunks rather than completely broken up, allowing for bigger, more flavorful bites. The chilies weren't hot but added texture, and the peanuts did too. The lettuce was crisp and fresh. Something about the dish felt like it was missing something to tie it together. Next, we tried the Pork Bao, prepared with char-sui-glazed pork (hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, Chinese five-spice powder, and fermented red bean curd), along with pickles. The bao bun was steamed, moist, a little sticky, and had great chew. The shredded pork was cooked perfectly, tender, juicy, with a great chew and flavor, with a few crunchy bits too. The glaze had a slight heat on the back end, with sweetness coming through first. The carrots and green onions add light flavor, but the pickles provide a much-needed acid punch to cut through the heavier pork. We also tried the Duck Boa, which came with roasted duck, apricot sweet 'n' sour, and scallions. The boa again was really good. The duck was the star. It was sweet, crispy, tender, and juicy, with a great chew and flavor. The carrots had a sour, briny taste, with the scallions having a crunch. The apricot flavor was slight, but the sweetness came through throughout the bite, with the carrots' sourness coming through. Our last dish was Korokke: potato croquettes with peas, carrots, and curry gravy. The curry gravy was ginger-forward but only lightly, with a peanut flavor and a peppery finish. It has a good body and flavor, and it pairs perfectly with the potato. The croquette's crunch was really nice, and the peas added a pop of texture. The potatoes were a thick mash with small chunks to chew on, but they lacked salt and tasted slightly bland on their own. 3Ten offers a nice variety of menu items, shareable starters, salads, boas, entree dishes, and vegan selections. They offer a full bar with beer and wine. The wait staff was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu items. I highly recommend making a reservation because space is limited. The Fat Man says that 3Ten is Fat Man Approved with 2 chins.

Unprofessional, slow, and wasted my time…read more I went in and picked out a fireplace. Helpful to that point. Then it took almost a week to get a quote. When I got it it was incorrect. I followed up, no response. Then I was told the employees needed a day off. Jeff was not apologetic. He watched 50k plus of work walk out the door and said "Good luck and best wishes". Time wasters, unprofessional. Highly recommend you look elsewhere.

If you're considering having them install a fireplace, know that they charge $1000 for a technician…read moreto even come out. I wish I had known that before I installed my fireplace through them, because other companies won't even bother to come out--they'll tell you to call the company you ordered it from. I feel like it is egregiously expensive and I regret my purchase.