Thoroughbred Restaurant

Great place! Had I not been told about this restaurant I'd never have stopped, glad I did. Great food and service and the staff made us feel like they were glad we were there, even though they were super busy!! Fantastic!

Great spot with great food. Not over the top and very casual. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

The food and drinks are delicious. I wish there were more seats. It can load up up fast

Stopped in after YP's recommended the place. From the outside with the fact it's in a strip mall type setting it doesn't really stand out. I've driven by it several times. Inside was quaint with several tables to eat and a 10 seat bar area. They have a printed menu and also a chalk board for daily specials. On that board today was liver and onions. I ordered and was extremely happy with it. Tender and full of a sweet flavor from the grilled onions. Came with two sides which were corn and mashed potatoes(probably instant).I will come here again when in town.They do get a lunch crowd

Good food, we went after Dr appointment and bar scene but chill environment. We had great service and just what we were looking for.

This is a local dive that has been here for decades. It is very unassuming and surprisingly delicious food! Comfort food and fried bar food at its finest! They have excellent specials and the good stuff is on the chalkboard.Tonight I had the Crab Stuffed Flounder and it was delicious. Next time I want to try the Cod in Crack Sauce. I have to admit that one of my pet peeves is when they bring the salad with the meal. That really irritated me and by the time I finished my salad, the mashed potatoes and gravy were cold. The owner, Mark was there working hard and checking with all the customers and I really appreciated that.Don't be scared by the looks of the place, the customers are very friendly and the food is excellent.

I'd really like to rate this a 3.5 but can't do half. This is a great local spot, very popular and gets very busy. You will wait to be seated. They start writing the menu board at 5, so I would suggest getting there right at 5 to secure your table and be ready to order. Things we ordered:Mahi fingers appetizer - for $10.95 you get a plate of about 5 mahi fingers. These are good but I thought just a tad bit dry. Steak - I wouldn't recommend the steak. It doesn't have enough flavor out seasoning and is just a plain unseasoned cut.Lamb chops - we've been wanting to try lamb chops but we weren't impressed. I'm not sure if it was lacking seasoning or if we just didn't care for the meat. Grouper: this is my sons favorite - but I was a little disappointed in the batter as it was falling off the fish as I was eating.Seafood platter: this is probably the best thing to get - the batter in the fish has a good crust and did not fall off. Each meal comes with cornbread and two sides.

Our meals were spoiled!! Had to send back! Absolutely Horrible... not even an apology....We are there on 10/08/2024 . we were shocked since we had eaten there over the years and always loved it . So sad.

On a Saturday date night, the Fat Man and his wife headed into Lexington to try a new place. We landed on Leestown Road at Thoroughbreds Restaurant. Thoroughbreds have been in business for over 40 years, serving home-cooked Kentucky comfort foods on a rotating specials menu. We started with some Mahi Fingers and homemade tarter sauce. The tartar sauce was thick and creamy, with a great taste. The pickles are roughly chopped, making it hard to dip the fish, so expect to use a utensil. The Mahi was lightly battered and fried to a golden brown; it was not oily; they were frozen but came out tender and flaky. My wife tried Smitty's Meatloaf with loaded baked potato, broccoli casserole, and a hoe cake. The hoecake was a little oily, with a slight sweetness in the flavor and a good crunch on it. The baked potato is cooked perfectly and has the correct amount of butter and sour cream. The meatloaf has a great ketchup topping, and the flavor is good, but it is a little mushy in texture and slightly greasy from the bacon on top. It has a smokiness to it as well. For my entrée, I had the Kentucky Hot Brown with broccoli casserole. The broccoli was slightly undercooked in some pieces but not inedible. The seasoning is excellent, and the cheese is ooey gooey, while crackers offer a crunch and texture. The hot brown comes out as a large portion. The Mornay sauce is thick and creamy with a slight sweetness that cuts through the salt of the dish. The bread on the bottom is fluffy and chewy, and the ham and turkey were thinly sliced and piled on, offering both sweet and salty meaty bites. The cheddar cheese is melted well, with the bacon crunchy and salty. The only knock is that the Roma tomatoes, while good, are small. A larger serving would work better. Thoroughbreds have an extensive menu with daily appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, and fresh specials. The menu rotates with the season. The servers were amiable, and the same family has owned it for over forty years. The Fat Man says Thoroughbreds Restaurant is Fat Man Approved with 2 chins.

My friend and I meet in Lexington. We have been here twice so far. I reside in GA and he lives In MI. We pretty much got snowed and iced in on our last visit but truly enjoyed this establishment again! It's "our" favorite place to eat now. I love that it is small and cozy. The food is excellent especially the fried mushrooms and the atmosphere is nice and quiet. I also LOVE the fireplace it's a great touch. Service is always top-notch . Kary and Shellie