The Tastiest Beer Bar in Lexington

The Red Yeti

★★★★☆ 4.1 (588) • $$

"4 stars.Service here was amazing!! Jessica took great care of us during our visit.We arrived too late for brunch - the cutoff is 1:45. So, we ate off the "transition menu" which is an abbreviated menu that allows them to flip over to the dinner menu.We enjoyed the truffle fries. The brisket sandwich was fantastic. The fried chicken was tasty, too. As for the sides... The grits were very savory. The braised kale was surprisingly good. It's almost like collard greens, but with the texture of turnips - very soft. The Mac n cheese was mushy and lacked flavor - I wouldn't order that again. It's a small spot, so I would call ahead to check the wait. There are only a few tables... and then there are even less when the buffet is out.There's a bar in the other side, but we didn't check it out. Maybe next time!"

Agave & Rye - Rookwood

★★★★☆ 4.1 (463) • $$

"Didn't know what to expect. I call it eclectic Mexican. Tacos galore along with burritos and quesadillas. They are not traditional. They have many twists in them. Lots of sauces and creams. You can even get a burger here. Great specials each night food and drinks. Free arcade games in the back, but didn't have time to play."

Bourbon On Main

★★★★☆ 4 (430) • $$

"This place came recommended from our Buffalo Trace tour guide, and it was easy to understand why once we were there. Great hospitality from the bartender who we later learned was the owner. We enjoyed having a drink outside on the deck overlooking the river. We came back a second time and found the same great service."

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

★★★★☆ 4.3 (270) • $$

"Loved this place. Fun spot with a cozy video fire right at the hostess stand. The food was great and we had fantastic service."

Coals Artisan Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.9 (262) • $$

"I feel like sometimes coals doesn't get the credit it deserves or it gets overlooked (guilty!), but dang every time I come here I am not disappointed. I am a big fan of a pizza crust done right, and Coals crust always hits the mark. They're always perfectly cooked, service is great, and there's a variety of excellent pizza options whether you're a classic pepperoni toppings kind of person or feeling slightly adventurous. We came here for pizza week and I'm so glad we did, because it reminded me I need to come here more! I got the St Matthews pizza - SO good!! Also, my friend is celiac and they have gluten free crust options, which is MEGA bonus points in my book! Not enough restaurants are prepared to accommodate for celiac disease, so we love to see the inclusive menu options!"

Boombozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse

★★★★☆ 3.9 (239) • $$

"The pizza and beer pairings are incredible and the service is great with a little room for improvement on speed but overall a great time no matter if you're there by yourself or with a huge group. Live music was the cherry on top!"

Shirley Mae's Café

★★★★☆ 4.3 (194) • $

"Good food, friendly staff, To go only and very slow service. This small family own and run business can earn a solid 4 or plus if the rating was solely based on the food. While it could earn a 1 if the review was based on quickness of service. Does the good food worth the wait? Not if you are on the go but if you are ordering from here for work, family or yourself, give it an hour or so before you plan to eat, including if you call an order a minute after they open. Good wings, Mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, Chicken N Dumpling, okay tilapia Bon appetit"

The 859 Taproom and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (226) • $$

"Stopped in to give it a try and didn't expect such a crowd! Many folks were there because it was a Bengals night! We had a short wait, but the staff was friendly. There were two of us dining. I got the chicken tenders with onion straws, and the other person got the buffalo chicken wrap and tater tots. We both ordered unsweetened iced tea. I wasn't a fan of the tea, so I exchanged it for a half sweet half suit. That was really good. We ordered the brussels sprouts as an appetizer and they were absolutely fantastic! Our meals came and my onion straws were cold and not very tasty so I swapped those for tater tots, which were delicious. My chicken tenders were also really good. My friend really enjoyed the wrap and tater tots as well. The service was a little on the slower side but again they were super busy.I will definitely be back since my experience was overall positive. The brussels sprouts are well worth it and I look forward to trying other menu items. Sidenote: it is family friendly, and good for small to larger groups."

El Jinete

★★★★☆ 3.9 (207) • $$

"They're decent Tex-mex if you're into that. It'll scratch the itch, and some decent margs, actually some really f the best around, but won't blow your socks off"

Cock & Bull

★★★★☆ 3.7 (205) • $$

"It's a pub that serves great food. The place is decorated in a very local bar type way- sports paraphernalia and a dark wood setting. I had their fish and chips and it was really good- in an American way! The server made the meal so much better. She stayed and chit-chatted and seemed to really enjoy working there which says a lot. My friends had burgers and fries and they loved their meals. Overall a great place to get a quick bite to eat."

J.R. Neighbors

★★★★☆ 4.2 (127) • $$

"Great service and good atmosphere. A bit loud but it's a big old restaurant and there's not a lot of sound batting. There's no photo of the fries because they were cool when they came out so I asked for new fries. Server was apologetic and got me new fries super fast which was awesome! They were good too! Asked for burger medium rare got it medium well. So that's why 1 star off. The fried green tomatoes app is super yummy and I recommend that over the deviled eggs. The eggs were good but not a hit out of the ballpark. If you love pimento cheese - get the fried green tomatoes. The s'mores dessert was just ok. I think it would have been great with a quality Graham cracker. These were the off-off brand lol and not good. Definitely would eat here again."

Victoria Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (110) • $$

"I secretly wanted to keep this little Mexican restaurant to myself, but I believe good food is meant to be shared. The quality of the food at this restaurant is top notch and super authentic. The green verde sauce is 100. Food came out quickly and was full of fresh ingredients. Portions were very generous and the service was efficient. The restrooms are clean, which is not always the case with small local restaurants. I'd certainly come back!"

Huntington Ale House

★★★★☆ 3.5 (157) • $$

"Very good food and nice service. Food was fresh and the dining area was nice and comfortable. Was told by a local this was the only place to eat in Huntington... not sure if that's true, but we enjoyed it."

Valle Escondido Mexican Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (94) • $$

"Wonderful authentic Mexican food. Whenever I have placed an online order, it is ready within 15 minutes of ordering (even on their busy nights). My wife and I have made this our preferred spot for delicious Mexican food."

Fat Patty's Teays Valley

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (149) • $$

"It is soooo unfortunate that Fat Patty's restaurant is always a coin flip. The food is usually on point, but like this place was a total bummer."

The Establishment

★★★★☆ 3.7 (88) • $$

"The Establishment is one of my favorite places in the city for a casual drink or trivia. The staff is always polite and attentive (huge shout out to our girl Maddie!!) I come on Wednesday nights regularly for trivia and always have a good time. The food is good (tots are amazing) and drinks are inexpensive. I love the black pearl cocktail. Seating is plentiful inside and outside. They have a beautiful patio as well as outdoor area with turf, a fire pit, and TVs. If you're in the Hyde park or oakley area, highly recommend checking this place out! When you come, make sure to ask for Maddie as your server! She is amazing!"

Vallarta Mexican Seafood & Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (57) • $$

"Stopped into Marisqueria Vallarta Grill for a fast lunch. All went well. Glad I ate here. The hostess sat me in seconds as it was slow and she also waited on me. Within a minute, I had a bowl of warm, crispy chips and salsa in front of me. Only negative was the 'vanilla' salsa. It's likely Pace Picante. Nothing against that brand but a proper Mexican joint should have housemade product. Chips were great though. I tried the carnitas torta and I enjoyed it. Bread was crisp outside & fresh inside, meat was flavorful but not as spicy as I'd hoped. The portion should be larger than what they provide for an $11 sandwich. But these days, I'm happy when the service is good & the food is edible. I'll come back here. Good joint."

Don Rigo

★★★★☆ 3.8 (77) • $$

"Yeah, this place is a decent Tex-mex place. It's not bad at all, but just pretty typical. Nothing note-worthy as super authentic, but it's on par with Americanized Mexican fare. It'll scratch the itch for "Mexican" food in suburba"

The Pitch

★★★★☆ 4.2 (57)

"We love the Pitch. The food is excellent. We also tried the 1010 and everything was excellent as well but to up scale for our taste. So really like the pitch Chef Paul is wonderful and really deserves the James Beard award"

Fairways Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (56) • $$

"A Californian visiting relatives in Hurricane, I was looking for a place that had a good selection of local craft beers on tap, plus a varied enough menu to satisfy everyone in our group.Fairways is the place! I got six sampler glasses of six different locally-brewed IPAs which were terrific. (See photo.)The food menu is huge, covering a variety of styles. I got Mahi Mahi tacos, my sister got the BBQ burger, my daughter got penne pasta and everything was great. The service was flawless. The place is a bit hidden, you actually park at the gas station in front. My one quibble is that this the first place I've ever ordered a flight, over five different States, where the beers weren't labelled. It's craft-beer flight etiquette to do this so that the craft beer lover knows what beers he's drinking."

Drake's - Jeffersonville

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (59)

"this server was pretty good she even came and joined me for my meal. food was almost as good as the service!"

Rocas Mexican Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (33) • $$

"New restaurant in this town and everything about this visit was great !The service was excellent and the margaritas are over the top good (and plenty strong)The portions were huge and no one will leave hungry The flavor of the food was great and everything we had was perfect!The restaurant is spacious and very clean Overall a great experience"

Chinkapin Brewing

★★★★★ 4.8 (20)

"This is a must visit! Great beer and flavorful pizzas. The wings are amazing! I have celiac and the cauliflower crust hasn't bothered me. Good date night place! The ciders are great and I'm not even a regular drinker."

1861 Public House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (22)

"What's not to share?Food was great with numerous options for pizza not to mention the wings. Man o man, let's add some outstanding beer selections as well. 20 taps available from all over the states. Top this with a warm welcome and great service, it is a keeper. We will return."

Drake's - Leestown

★★★★☆ 3.8 (28)

"Many Drake's restaurants in Lexington but the service in this one is SPECIAL, I visit this restaurant twice a week when I finish my work and I recommend that you have the pleasure of being served by a young man named Cezanne, if all the people were as attentive as this young man the world would be better!!!!I took a photo with him so you can get to know him."

Ethereal Slice House

★★★★★ 4.6 (17)

"Fabulous New York style pizza, easy pickup, fair price for what you get. Lived up to the hype!"

Taps at Heritage

★★★★☆ 4.4 (10)

"Great atmosphere, great outdoor seating among the box cars at the historical train depot, BEST and friendliest bartenders, excellent craft beer and cider selections! Some entertainment near nightly! Cool hipster hangout!"

The Misfit Lou

★★★★★ 4.6 (5)

"Super cool newer spot in downtown Louisville. Eclectic, fun and funky interior decor in a brick building that must be a good 150 years old or more. The guy at the register was outgoing and personable, taking good care of everyone coming in, even during an influx of visitors in town for PGA. He was cool, collected and even handed out a few free beer samples for those waiting.I ordered a sandwich which was a PBR braised roast beef with peppers & onions and provolone. No joke I'm still thinking about it 3 days later, it was that good. My wife had the Spam Risk sandwich which was griddled Spam, a fried egg, cheese and bourbon bacon jam. Her new favorite. Honestly, we're local and rarely come downtown as a destination, but this spot was excellent and worth the return trip. Not to mention we're also newly converted fans of their speakeasy downstairs - The Hereafter. Couldn't be happier, for real."