27 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!“

“My lil home away from home with great peeps & food … DRINKS.. best lil bartender Stacey.“

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

“A great place to eat in the middle of the beautiful backdrop of Keeneland. Good food with frequent specials, plus a short order menu. One of the better breakfast joints around. Another plus is that you’re going to eat for about $10 or less. Great value and big servings.“

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

“Absolutely delicious experience. The ambiance was very comfortable and inviting. The staff was so kind and professional. My wife and I celebrated our 7 year Anniversary and the chef took the time to plate our dessert with a 7 year anniversary! Can’t say enough thanks to Rodney’s!“

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

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

“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 ,“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Longhorn is one of the few chain restaurants that I still dine at. The food is consistently good and you are never surprised with the quality being poor or not up to your standards. \n\nWe dined here last Sunday for my dad’s birthday celebration. We arrived around 5:45pm and our party of 4 did not have a wait. The restaurant was very slow for a Sunday, which was nice. \n\nThe service was subpar. We waited nearly 15 minutes for bread after arriving and our appetizers and food took a while to come out. Our waitress was a bit slow. \n\nWe enjoyed the tasty onion petals for an appetizer. I enjoyed the salmon with rice and broccoli, while my husband had the grilled chicken with a sweet potato and brussels. My parents enjoyed grilled chicken, chopped steak, and their respective sides. \n\nIf it is your birthday, make sure to have someone let the staff know. They will not sing, but provide you with an ice cream treat.“