Restaurants in Lexington

“OH MY GOD THIS WAS THE BEST CHICKEN TENDERS I HAVE EVER HAD! if you are in the area you definitely should go. So good the burger's are great too, for appetizers I recommend there buffalo wings they also were SO GOOD. The waitress's and waiter's were great not too loud and just a beautiful and tasty experience. If you're worried about the temperature they have ceiling fans everywhere that keeps the temperature perfect, I would definitely recommend you should go! PS: I didn't get anything but they do have a bar with a lot of alcoholic beverages.”

“Great Pizza (for Virginia… it’s no Connecticut Pizza ?)……. Great Staff…. and Great Craft Beverages make for an awesome experiences. Best place we have dined at in Lexington so far.”

“A wonderful small business that specializes is truly legendary sandwiches. Portions are great for an "eat now and take for later" sandwich, and the atmosphere is perfect for a meetup for business or pleasure! 10/10”

“I ordered my food for pickup at 3:30 one day and then at 3:40 my school went on lockdown. I called 2 hours later and asked how my order was and they said it was ok. Four hours later, at 7:30, I finally got out of lockdown and called again, thinking the best I could get was a refund. To my surprise they told me they would heat up my food and have it for me to pick up. I’m about to grub and I could not be happier. I LOVE GOLDEN GARDEN, incredible service incredible food.”

“Food is decent. We enjoyed the hummus, spinach pie was alright, Saganaki (Flaming green cheese) was good too. But we made a mistake of ordering Alfredo pasta for kids and that was probably the worst Alfredo pasta they ever had. Shouldn't have tried Italian in a Greek restaurant! Anyway, service was crisp. Less smiles and greetings but quite professional. Between 3 and 4, I settled on a 4!”

“Stopped for lunch on a drive from NY to TN. The pulled pork and brisket were both great. Their home chips were so good too! Everyone loved their food. Restaurant was clean and all the staff were very friendly! What a great find this was.”

“We loved this place! After a long day on the road it was a welcomed stop for the evening. The place was quiet yet welcoming for a nice dinner. We were able to talk and unwind from a busy day. Our meals were delicious; drunken noodles and red curry. We left full and quite happy with our choices made.”

“What you would expect for small-town, country meals and friendly, fast service. The staff are so attentive, and food is delicious, simple and affordable especially for today. A hidden gem and wonderful place to grab a quick bite as a couple, family or even solo. To be honest, my husband and I are just glad to have a diner in town, as it was desperately needed. Do try the home fries and baked apples! If they adjust to more days open in the future, we would be thrilled and would go even more often! Wishing Sunrise Diner many years of success here in Lexington.”

“Passing through and found this gem, it was trivia night & we were graciously invited in. Entertainer and staff were amazing. Food & Cider was quite tasty. Definitely recommend the “brew-schetta””

“Food and service was very good especially since they were pretty busy the evening we dined there.Parking: Large parking lot to accommodate all the businesses.Kid-friendliness: This is a family restaurant and was busy the evening we ate there...still service was friendly and efficient. We will return!”

“Both of us came to Lexington from more metropolitan areas. My partner was born and raised in Phoenix, where I lived for many years as well. It doesn't get much more authentic outside of Mexico than Phoenix. Having said that, though, there are so many average or worse Mexican restaurants in the US. Places where they plop some canned refried beans and bland rice on a plate, next to whatever you ordered so covered in some sauce that you can't tell what it is. Don Telquilas is better. While still being reasonably priced, you get large helpings that are well seasoned and flavorful. One of our favorites is the Chorizo-Pollo, spicy and cheesy. My go to is the carnitas, which are better earlier in the day (they overcook as the day progresses), juicy chunks of pork served with saiteed onions, very good. You are greeted fairly promptly and seated (if there isn't a wait), and then bottomless chips are brought with a red sauce as well as Virginia's white sauce. You might mistake that for ranch if you didn't know better, but it's a little tangy with a spice to it, and I like to mix it with the red for a tasty bite. While you wait (food comes out pretty fast!), you can enjoy the hand painted wall decor and the authentic, made in Mexico painted seating. There is always Mexican music, sometimes a tv, and a separate bar area. The bathrooms are clean and bright as well. I steer clear of the quesadillas, having ordered a chicken one that only had chicken but no cheese, which was odd. But the fajitas are great, as are a variety of the enchiladas, shrimp and fish dishes and more . I've always left full, taken home leftovers, and never been ill from their food. The ice tea is crisp and cold, fresh and never stale. They have a decent selection of beer, including a few Mexican ones. Service has always been friendly. If you're in town, try it out!”

“Made a significant detour from our route to come here and it was totally worth it. We had gelato, croissants and espresso drinks and all were excellent. Will definitely return next time we're in the ”

“delish boba, got the brown sugar milk tea and it hit the spot. love the fact that you can adjust the sweetness level. really nice people and overall great experience!”

“Gina’s is my go to place for when I’m tired after a long day and just want something doordashed to my apartment. 9 times out of 10 I order the same thing (Margherita Pizza) which is excellent, but everything else on the menu is good too that I’ve tried.The few times I’ve been to the restaurant in person the service is very fast and polite and I’ve had zero issues with them.”

“Still one of the best places in the area; we recently tried another "trendier" place nearby and were sadly disappointed. Look forward to returning here on our next trip.”

“Bougie, pinky's out, delicious. I'm an amateur coffee snob and always on the lookout for a great single origin pour over in my travels. This place has it. They roast their own beans, and they do a damn fine job. (We left with a bag.) The tasting notes are accurate.Also, they serve phenomenal baked goods. They do not make them, but their source is top notch. I trust their coffee and their judgement. You should too. Stop in get a cup!”

“Great little place. Didn't realize they had brunch here. Food was good for the price. The workers here are amazing and attentive. Went on a Sunday and they were a little busy but enjoyed the ambiance and they worked as fast as they could.”

“I was stopping by the town and craving ice cream, and I am so glad I came in this shop! The ice cream was delicious but the chocolate dipped cone waffle was something else, it’s the best thing I’ve tried and I wish I had this ice cream shop back home! 100% ”

“Place is very large, with a huge seating area in and out. We were working our way back from Roanoke trying to complete the Brewery Trail to get a shirt. Waited almost 10 mins to be seated. Got a nice table on the deck, with a fantastic view. The food was ok, nothing overly special. Found the burger to be dry and basic. The Jalapeño Poppers were excellent, though. Their system was messing up and kept getting our orders wrong. We had multiple servers, and they all were very nice and worked on trying to get everything correct. They also have a corn hole pit, so you can play some while there. DB beer is always good and always worth getting a draft or two. location is nice, well worth stopping by and checking it out.”

“We had Globowl deliver catering for a bridal lunch for my wedding in Lexington. Lauren worked with me to accommodate some dietary restrictions and put together a delicious and beautiful spread! The food was amazing and Lauren was so great to work with!”

“Husband's bacon and egg biscuit was good. My BEC bagel was decent. Cinnamon sugar donut was the best thing we ordered. Friendly staff. Cute diner style building.”

“What a find!!! Right on Main St. where you can watch the world go by; quite enjoyable. Rooftop dinning and drinks, wonderful outdoor dining, inside available as well. Food is excellent and well priced. We found juniper by accident as we were just strolling the town. A great hidden treasure ( in plane sight) If in Lexington, it a must!!!”

“I didn’t expect I could find an authentic Japanese restaurant in Lexington, so it was a good surprise! We ordered Katsu Curry and Katsu Don. Katsu was thick and fried perfectly. Portion of food is great with the price. I personally like lighter taste, so Katsu Don was little bit salty for me, but it’s still good! Katsu Curry became my son’s favorite dish!! I hope they will update menu on their website because the dish I originally wanted from the menus was actually discontinued at the restaurant. We will definitely go back whenever we have a chance.”

“Came here during a snowy day to grab some breakfast before hitting the road, and I'm not disappointed! The staff were friendly, and the customers were friendly too lol. My mom and I got the Matcha Latte, Cappuccino, Ham & Cheese Croissant and the Chocolate Croissant. I also got the Breakfast Bun, Chocolate covered Croissant and regular Croissant to-go. My Matcha Latte has a good amount of Matcha aroma in it and I can definitely taste the matcha powder. I had a slip of my mom's Cappuccino and it was rich and strong. The croissants itself were awesome! They're buttery and fluffy. The outside was crispy and the inside was warm and soft. The only criticism on them is the ingredient. There's not much ham in the ham & cheese one, and the chocolate on the chocolate one was all in the center of the croissant so I'll be eating 99% plain croissant in the beginning and 99% chocolate in the middle, then 99% plain croissant again at the end. For the to-go pastry I got, I had the breakfast bun and chocolate covered croissant. I definitely got sold by the look of the breakfast bun because it looks like a flower. The baristas kindly explained that it was the same pastry of a croissant and with cinnamon sugar on top. I like that it wasn't too sweet so it's like a healthy Cinnabon lol. The chocolate covered croissant was also very good. I only need one of these pastry and I can skip lunch cuz of the size of tgese bad boys. Overall it's a cozy place to have breakfast, gather with friends and do your work. I recommend the croissants, breakfast bun and coffee.”

“Hands down the best coffee I have had in the Shenandoah valley!! Their self serve regular coffee always taste just as clean and delicious as the coffee I make in my French press every morning. Not only is it some of the freshest it’s also cheaper than the other coffee shops I frequent between Rockbridge and Augusta county. A 12 Oz usually costing the same or less than an 8 Oz at other shops. I must also add they have a unique atmosphere and a wide selection of goodies to pair with your morning beverage.”

“This place is awesome. First I arrived about 10 min after closing. The front door was locked and as I walked back to my car the side door opened and a young lady asked if she could help me. I wanted a loaf of bread for my trip. I apologized for being late but she offered me service with a smile even though the till has been closed out. You just can't beat this kind of ownership and service. I used to work in Lexington about 8 years ago and have fond memories of my lunches here. The chicken salad is the best I have had in any restaurant. The chibata is one of the best I have had. The soups warm the soul on the cool Lexington days and fill the belly with delight. You really can't go wrong coming to meet here”

“Visited Kenney's while traveling from Washington D.C. to North Carolina. It was easy enough to get to off of 81 and equally as easy to get back to 81 after your meal. It was a Friday at lunchtime and there was almost a line out the door. The line moved relatively quickly. I'll say it is kinda hard to see the whole menu from the far right side of the counter where you place your order. The order process itself is quick and easy then grab a seat and wait for your order to be called. This is one of those places where they shout your whole order to the restaurant when it is ready so...just be aware. LOL I got a snack pak with mac and cheese and a hot dog with chili and mustard. The hot dog was pretty basic but good. Chili was slightly sweet and the bun was super soft. In the snack pack, I got a wing and a big thigh, mac and cheese, and a biscuit with honey. The mac and cheese was ok. This is runny mac and I prefer mac that holds its shape a bit more. Also, the side serving is pretty small. The biscuit is not what I'd typically call a biscuit but it was good especially with the provided honey. The meal so far would just be three stars but the fried chicken took this up a whole extra star. That's great fried chicken. Incredibly well-seasoned and SO crispy. I will definitely be getting Kenney's next time I'm passing through Lexington.”

“Harden's is excellent! A great addition to Lexington's downtown dining options. Gets very busy every night - go early! The mac and cheese is one of the best I've had.”

“It's not a gourmet place, but the food is great. Our server (I didn't get her name) was very accommodating to a difficult teenager who was with us. Overall, I was very satisfied with my visit.”

“Never been to this location before; they were crazy busy lunch time day before Thanksgiving, so I am glad we ordered ahead on the app., but still had a brief wait. No problem, they were slammed! Quality and service were up to the Jersey Mike standard. Men’s room was a little rough, but I’ve seen much much worse, trash was full and you can tell they were busy and didn’t have time to check it recently. Prep table was clean and full of fresh veggies. Neat and clean despite the rush. I will stop here again. Very consistent with what I see at home in western PA.”

“Beautiful display of available sweet treats and drinks, friendly staff, very reasonably priced. The ladies that run it are very kind and always have a smile on their face. Their cupcakes are pure heaven!”

“The experience was excellent good, the service was good, but I guess being a little more attractive would be great; don't mean they do a bad job I mean to be more attractive with the supplement for eat(straws, forks, or napkins). I think this a great place to eat with family and friends people are really polite and friendly. Based on my experience I greatly recommend this place.Kid-friendliness: The environment for kids is good, this place is not like other places where they have bar mixed with the dinner place making it a good place for kids and family.”

“The pizza is good and the cheesesteaks are also average. But I have to say it was utterly disappointing to pay about 14 dollars for an order of stuffed shells that were microwaved, they were bubbling on the sides of the plate and still had cold ricotta on the inside. I expected a real Italian dish there not something like that. Not for that price. The garlic bread also.barely had any substance to it and was mainly just plain bread”

“My sister ordered cupcakes and cakes from them for a party over the weekend. Absolutely great tasting desserts all around and beautiful to look at (loved the edible glitter sparkle!) Super friendly to work with too. Thank you for making our weekend special.”

“I found E. Cafe on an internet search for vegan/ vegetarian options in Lexington, noted that my #1 choice was closed until Tuesday, was hungry, so decided to give this place a try. It being on the campus of Washington and Lee University (there, I said it), I felt by far the oldest person here, because indeed I was. They have dine in and takeout, but no delivery abd do have limited outdoor seating. No free wifi unless you're a W&L student.The selection is large enough, but not huge. I was waited upon promptly and courteously by the manager who actually acknowledged me and told me he'd be right with me. I ordered an accident smoothie and an avacado salad, neither of which quite filled me, but both of which were quite tasty and healthy, so I didn't feel like I just coated by arteries with superglue. All dining packaging was compostable, so I wasn't ridden with guilt. If on subsequent visits to Lexington my #1 place is closed, I'll come back here!”

“We arrived in Feb for our college son swim meet. We were starving after his swim meet and heard amazing things about Taps! Our service and food was absolutely amazing! I can't say enough about this restaurant! Everything was so great! Cheeseburgers, nachos, salmon bowls!”

“DELICIOUS AMAZING WONDERFUL 10/10 BEST PLACE TO EAT IN LEXINGTON!!! I don't know what they put in their meatballs but they are so good! You can't skip out on the penne all vodka OR their specialty pizzas!!! We absolutely love this place!!!”

“The 7-11 here is a regular stop on my interstate travels. There is nothing fancy about Sam’s- it is genuine, simple, low cost and homey; and that is its genius. It has the hotdogs and delicious chili that takes me back to little league baseball games, church picnics, and yummy hot dogs mom would boil and serve up when I was a picky eater as a child. Elena and Becky are two lovely ladies whose charm wooed me out of the Subway line to try a dog. And boy was I glad I did! I loved it so much as ate at the pump, that I walked in and got 3 more for me and the family. I’m gonna make Sam’s a regular treat everytime.”

“Haywood's provides a delightful dining experience that draws us back nearly every weekend. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance, a warm and inviting ambiance that's ideal for casual dinners and special occasions. Service stands out; the staff are attentive, friendly, and genuinely care about your experience. As for the food, it's exceptional. The menu showcases a variety of dishes that are creative and comforting. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty, classic meal or something innovative, Haywood's kitchen delivers. This restaurant is a family favorite.”

“Clean, friendly wait staff, delicious food served in a timely manner. I was only traveling through, but if I moved here, I would most definitely be a return customer. Rock-On Waffle House in Lexington VA!”

“Traveling through and after a late hotel check-in, the Cook Outs' drive thru was open. NICE. We grabbed some corn dogs, chicken strips, and fries with some Cook Out sauce and drinks. The line moved quickly, and we were back at the Holiday Inn in under 20 minutes. The food was very good and the sauce was fantastic. Thanks, Cook Out!!!”