Kemp's Upper Tap
$ • Bar & Grill, American, Beer BarAbout Kemp's Upper Tap
Customers' Favorites
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with Tater Tots
Mango & Rasberry Lemonade Slushies
Pepper Jack Cheese Balls
1 3 lb Cheeseburger
Krispy Cream Burger
Sweet Potato Fries
Grilled Chicken
Italian Beef
Loaded Fries
Onion Rings
Kemp's Upper Tap Reviews
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We stopped in for a late lunch and it was terrific! My husband and I split the tenderloin lunch that was one of today's specials and we got an order of tots with it. Knowing we were splitting it they delivered with everything divided on 2 plates, how nice. Tenderloin was perfectly cooked and the breading was crunchy awesomeness. Tots were crispy and delicious. Serving sizes are huge, service very good and the staff are friendly. The daily specials change daily and are always very...read full review
I’m the FedEx guy for Lexington…and for nearly 4 years I’ve had to drive by, or deliver to, this establishment and be teased by the smells within. Today I was finally able to dine there, and my god…delicious. Italian Beef was ample and savory, wash it down with an Illinois Stout and you’re in business.
Stopped by for lunch on our way to Chicago. The burgers were amazing and the beer, too!
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 2PM 4:30 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 2PM 4:30 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 - 9PM 11AM - 2PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 2PM 4:30 - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Kemp's Upper Tap offers a typical bar atmosphere with friendly employees and a unique ordering system. Guests order and pay at the bar, and their meals are brought to their tables. The menu features high-quality options, including delicious and juicy burgers, savory Italian Beef, and a highly recommended Portobello mushroom burger. The owners are so kind and nice, and the food is super delicious. Customers enjoy the adult slushies, the wraps, and a great selection of drinks on tap with the best margaritas around. Serving sizes are huge, and the staff is known for being friendly and providing good service with a smile. The kitchen remains impressively clean, and the cooks are fast and efficient. With its convenient location near Highway 55, Kemp's Upper Tap is a great stop for travelers heading to or from Chicago, offering a satisfying meal and a refreshing drink. The owner finds the best breweries and beers in the state and brings them to Lexington, making it an unassuming pub with an ambitious tap list. It's a great place to hang out with solid drink and food specials and great service. Sometimes it’s a bit loud and chaotic but it’s always a go to when on the hunt for someplace to eat. It is a true gem in small town USA and a family's favorite spot.