14 Best Southern Restaurants near Lexington

“We had the pleasure of stopping at The Root Cellar in Batesburg for lunch today, and wow—what an incredible experience! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, setting the stage for what turned out to be an outstanding meal. My wife ordered the grilled pork chops with three vegetables, while I went with a classic hamburger and fries. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the food arrived hot and fresh with barely any wait time. The attention to detail in both the preparation and presentation was evident. Our server, Janice, was an absolute delight—greeted us with a smile and was full of great recommendations to help us choose the perfect meal. Her friendly, attentive service made the experience even better. If you’re anywhere near Batesburg, The Root Cellar is a must-visit. Outstanding food, top-notch service, and a welcoming atmosphere—highly recommended!“

“Such great food and customer service. Will definitely be back soon!“

“I have eaten here a few times. The chicken salad is great! The croissant each time is a bit dry. I switched to their wheat bread, which was better. The quality of their chicken salad is amazing. So flavorful! The lettuce and tomato are fresh. The cute little cookie you get just ordering a sandwich was a nice treat! I’ve tried the broccoli cheddar soup, that is very cheesy and tasty. The pasta salad was kind of bland and a super small portion but that’s ok. They have lots of options to figure out what you like. The price is not bad if you just do the sandwich, less than $10. My favorite is the Kickin’ Kay Lynne. The sriracha is a nice touch! The cranberry Kelly is good too! That one reminds me of cape cod chicken salad like back home. This place is always packed but the staff is always nice and get you in and out pretty quickly. My new favorite lunch spot!“

“Pimento Cheeseburger tasted delicious as always. French fries cooked to perfection.“

“We were in town for just one night and wanted to eat somewhere local. We decided on Hudson’s and we were more than happy with our decision. The buffet was fresh and hot. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was enjoyable and relaxed. We had 3 kids with us and they were very happy with their food. We all left full and satisfied. Next time we are in town we will be back. Thanks for a great dinner.“

“Southern down home cooking with a good helping of hospitality on the side.

I live in Chicago but I am from SC. Every time that I am in town I HAVE TO visit Lizards Thicket. It's the best fast southern food out there. My entire family is a fan. We love it.

Rec: Catfish with cheese grits.“

“hell i dont know when to go there as they cannot be depended on to be open, as i guess they could 10 times the size if you would know when they will be open“

“Miss Linda was on top of her gane. All the staff was super friendly and the meal was fresh and delicious. Enjoyed it.“

“as a pregnant gal who’s main craving is hot dogs - I’m so glad you exist!! ate here for the first time and this is now gonna be my #1 lunch/craving spot. the chili is top tier, and customer service is probably the friendliest I’ve ever received“

“this is seriously some good eat's..I love coming here for lunch and great portions..first time I tried it I was treated by a friend and now I make a point stopping in at least once a week. great service and friendly. and I support our local home cooking. I recommend anything you order it's All yummy. just try not to eat your tongue it's that good.“

“Hi" everyone my name is Anthony my dinner order was completely wrong i brought it to Mr Tony's attention and he took action immediately by re-making me a new dinner order hot & fresh. Thank you sir. And a special thank you to miss page for being so nice and patient threw drive-thru so if you have family and friends and you're wanting a Good southern home cooked meal the Liz is where you want to be.“

“The Mother's Day Buffet at the Doubletree is terrific. This was our 2nd year in a row and we weren't disappointed. They provide such a wide variety of food choices and everything is cooked to perfection. The staff is so friendly and professional, and the decor even includes an ice sculpture with a gorgeous flower arrangement. It is really a full dining experience and the desserts are not to be missed, we will return again.“

“Great food! I had the Louisiana Shrimp this time“

“We visited Crackerbarrel on Bush River Road yesterday in the evening. It was a great experience and we were very happy and pleased with the service there. Curtis was our server and he was exceptional.“