34 Best American Restaurants near Midway

“A triumph, just get in the car and go. Order the chicken livers and if you don't love them I will drive there from wherever I am and eat them. 😋 Literally the most courteous and engaging servers you'll find anywhere. Ask for Gretchen and tell her I sent you'“

“The staff were very kind, helpful, and friendly, and the food was very tasty!“

“I had never been to this place before but we went for Thanksgiving today and it was FANTASTIC! We had a reservation for the 12:30 seating, and were seated and in line for the buffet by 12:45. The front staff seemed pretty stressed but they did a great job. I’m looking forward to going back to try their regular menu.“

“The food is always amazing and the atmosphere and service are tops!“

“We came to Rodney's on Broadway last night for our 7th anniversary and every bite of our meal was phenomenal and the cocktail was ahhhmazing!!! I had the roasted duck (perfectly crispy and incredible port reduction for the win!) with a panko crusted baked potato and it was all absolute perfection! My partner had the fried chicken livers with cognac peppercorn sauce and absolutely loved every bite!!! When you make your reservation, ask for Stacy to be your server ~ she is FABULOUS! Super friendly and kind, very attentive … personality and hospitality plus without being stuffy! She made it a perfect evening and experience! I can’t remember what the special cocktail was called but it has orange vodka, cranberry vodka, pomegranate liqueur, ginger liqueur and blood orange ginger beer! It was one of the absolute best drinks I have ever had! And the BREAD!!!!! Soooo freaking good!!! Tender on the inside, crusty on the outside and served warm with a plate of olive oil, herbs, balsamic and the thinnest slivers of the most gloriously delicious Parmesan cheese! I am usually a bread and butter girl over dipping bread in oil and it was out of this world! I want that exact Parmesan every single day! And they gave us a beautiful anniversary card with a very touching note written inside! As we were leaving, Stacy said “See you for your 8th anniversary!” With this amazing food and service, she sure will!“

“Took the early morning tour with Jan. Very informative! Got to see the horses exercising on the track! Definitely worth your time!“

“staff was incredibly polite. service was outstanding. meal was delicious.“

“My new favorite place. Food and service were top notch. Very reasonable with prices.“

“The best damn Stromboli I’ve ever had. There’s no words on how happy I was to go twice and have the same flavor. The waitresses are always so kind. Never leaving a drink empty and so easy to talk to. Coming to Galvins is always a treat when we visit home.“

“Liam's Restaurant has a little bit of everything. Make a request, they aim to please ,“

“Stopped in for lunch, absolutely amazing. and although I could not imbibe in a adult beverage, they have a huge selection!!“

“Love this place! One of our favorites in Lexington!“

“My wife and I went for our anniversary dinner, all the staff were very polite, and answered questions we had. It is a quiet ambiance so perfect for couples looking for a more intimate dinner. We ordered the salmon and fried chicken, both entrees were delicious, I ordered a vesper martini which the bartender nailed. The waitress wished us a happy anniversary, she also gave us a small card and a dessert on the house. Overall, we will be returning.“

“Great breakfast and friendly service.“

“Creative menu, delicious, FRESH food, great atmosphere, friendly staff. It’s a favorite stop of mine when I’m visiting Lexington from California.“

“The most personable, ecclectic, welcoming crowd! Join the kaleidoscope and enjoy friendly bartenders, great bar food, meeting great people and genuinely just having fun!“

“Roger is the best server. we thank you“

“I ordered my Thanksgiving lunch this past Sunday. It was delicious. Recommend anybody doing that we are still eating on it. My second year !!!!!!“

“My husband and I came in tonight for an early Mothers Day celebration. they were PACKED but still provide amazing service! We got seated quickly, our server was amazing, our drinks and apps came out within a few minutes, my margarita was delicious and not skimping liquor, and our food was amazing! The manager came by and we praised our experience. 10/10 would recommend.“

“Probably one of the worst restaurant experiences I’ve had. My food could not have been taken care of worse. I ordered a 16 oz. sirloin cooked medium, and was brought a well done steak. Not really a big deal, it happens. They returned the steak and a manager brought me out another one. I cut through it and it looked better and told the manager it was alright. The more I cut through it, the more I was able to tell that it was just as well done as the first steak. I let my waitress know (who was very kind and very helpful and genuinely felt sorry) and had her return it and not worry about bringing me another one. The manager returned to tell me that “since the first steak was returned half eaten, I can discount your bill”. The steak was not half eaten. I returned both steaks almost completely untouched and maybe tried 1-2 bites of each to see if it was okay to eat, so I wasn’t really sure where she got that I had eaten half of the first steak. Again, the waitress we had, who I think was a blonde lady named Bobbie (I could be wrong with that name) was very kind and felt sorry, but the manager I dealt with felt like she was very irritated to have to deal with me having 2 wrongly cooked steaks. She took off the price of the steaks off my bill, but still made me pay for my soda. No apology and nothing to make up for me sitting in there for over an hour and not getting any dinner. I guess the manager just wasn’t having it. Again, thank you to the waitress we had, she was very kind. But I feel like I should’ve at least had my soda taken care of for them screwing up my dinner and ultimately not getting anything at all. Very disappointed“

“A stop here is an essential part of any American road trip.“

“The ratings were high so we went. So glad we did!! We both loved our lunch! The pork barbecue and the ribs, along with the sides, were delicious! Thanks!!“

“Ran by the most lovely couple. I walked in and everyone there knew the owners by name and was very comfortable. Been traveling for over a month and this was the most at home I’ve felt this trip.
Food was just also really bomb and high homemade quality.“

“I cannot say enough about the kindness of the staff here. My father had a medical emergency while waiting on dinner and the staff dialed 911 for me within seconds and offered to box up our food because we couldn’t stay to eat it. They also closed the restaurant while the EMT’s were working on Dad. I cannot say enough about the kindness of the employees/ staff. I have eaten there on other occasions too and the food has always been excellent.“

“BEST WINGS! Roosters has the best boneless wings. Hands down, no challenger in sight! The biggest boneless wings with a lot of sauce! 20 wings is $28.99 but worth it! Make 2 meals easily! I’ll pick Roosters over any competitor! Cheesy garlic bread is a great appetizer! Wedges are great too!“

“Stopped in on the way to Buffalo Trace, we told the waitress we needed to be somewhere in an hour and she did everything she could to make that happen. Total time there was 35min, food was pretty good though I feel the steak could have been seasoned a little more. Loved the salad bar, so many things to put on your salad.“

“Staff was wonderful! Everything that service industry staff should be. ❤️ The restaurant had just opened for lunch, they did a fantastic job of managing the lunch crowd with limited staff present.
The lunch menu is budget friendly too!
For a chain restaurant the food was significantly better than what I had expected.
I had the Wild West shrimp and a sweet tea. 🍤 🤠 👢“

“If you’re expecting a casual but upscale taphouse experience, I think you’ll like this as much as we did. Food was hot, fresh and tasty. I loved the fish tacos and my husband’s New York strip was perfect. Sam hooked us up with awesome beer choices and didn’t fail with his recommendations. Definitely returning!!!“

“We stopped at Mancino's today, and were greeted by the owner, who was working to fill in for call ins, as well as other reasons. He was a very pleasant, very polite man. While we were there, we witnessed him carry out a large order for a customer that was not able to carry it himself. This is just one of the many reasons we love, and continue to go to Mancino's. The pizza was excellent as well. 5 stars.“

“Please recognize Heather and the crew that worked tonight around 8pm tonight! We went through the drive through last weekend and some of our food was missing. We realize everyone makes mistakes, no big deal. It was my husband’s birthday and I think he really wanted the cheese cake. He called and told Heather what has happened. She immediately apologized and asked some questions. She said she would make it right and she did that today! We really appreciate those that worked tonight especially Heather! Our food was delicious too!“

“A Gem 💎 in Bourbon 🥃 Country! The homemade freshly made food BURSTS with flavor! The BEST meal in Woodford County! The smoked chicken wings are absolutely delicious with an incredible rub and sauce options to complement! They are a MUST 😍🤩. The burgers are outstanding! The signature burger has pulled pork and homemade onion straw with a delicious barbecue sauce! The BEST BURGER ever … blows everything else out of the water 🤯😎. The bar is incredible with great selections. The service was hometown… The Best😍. Thank you so very much for a memorable lunch see you next Bourbon Trip!“

“The food was good and service was great! My wife and I really enjoyed our late night meal!“

“Felt bad ordering a good amount of food but it’s Waffle House you kinda have to but anyways was nervous coming in but the two ladies working the 9pm night shift were beyond amazing opened the door for us welcomed us with smiles and gave us our food the lady let me know they were out of chocolate chips but she had a smores option that she recommended and gave me a healthy serving. I normally don’t leave reviews but these ladies were outstanding and should definitely have some raises headed there way plus the food put us in a coma of joy.“

“My son and I had a great lunch, fast, accurate and waitress very attentive to getting our drinks (ice tea) refilled and checking on us.“