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OBC Kitchen, Lexington, KY

OBC Kitchen

4.9
4.9
4369 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 46 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
OBC Kitchen is a local, chef-driven restaurant that houses an extremely rare bourbon collection, eclectic craft beer selection and extensive wine list. Centuries-old local barn wood surrounds guests as they enjoy high quality, distinctive dishes in a pub like atmosphere. Indulge in chef-driven dishes and seasonal favorites. Celebrate the weekend with $5 Happy Hour features each Friday. Enjoy brunch favorites, bloody marys and mimosas on Saturday and Sunday.

The passionate staff fosters a spirit of hospitality and Kentucky heritage. OBC Kitchen was named after the counties that eventually became Kentucky; “Old Bourbon County” was stamped on bourbon barrels that floated down the Mississippi from Kentucky and became synonymous with the best bourbon in the U.S.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 977-2600
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matt Combs
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    Located in the Lansdowne Shoppes
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 4,369 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Overall

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Food

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Service

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Value

  • Central Kentucky

    Lively

  • Central Kentucky

    American

  • Central Kentucky

    Most Booked

  • Lexington

    Best Overall

  • Lexington

    Best Food

  • Lexington

    Best Service

  • Lexington

    Best Ambiance

  • Lexington

    Best Value

  • Lexington

    Lively

  • Lexington

    American

  • Lexington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
OBC Kitchen in Lexington is a culinary gem known for its "consistently excellent" service and creative craft cocktails. The atmosphere is lively, offering a casual yet vibrant dining experience. Guests rave about the "amazing food," including standout dishes like the Bacon in a glass and fried green tomatoes. With an impressive bourbon selection, OBC Kitchen is a top choice for both locals and visitors.

4,369 Reviews
  1. Brittany

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Truman took fantastic care of us, the drinks were incredible food was amazing and the ambience was perfect for a family holiday brunch.

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  2. Harold

    VIP

    Louisville

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious halibut and wonderful service We will definitely be back

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  3. chester

    VIP

    Louisville

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic evening spent with great friends. The entire meal was spectacular, along with the service and atmosphere. Keep up the good work

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  4. Mike

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bacon in a glass is a must have! Shrimp and grits as well as halibut are delicious. Don’t leave without the carrot cake!

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  5. Leslie

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servers, bartenders, etc. were phenomenal! Our waitress was well versed in the menu, not how to make suggestions, engaged at the appropriate level, meaning she kept the water glasses and are needs met without hovering.

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  6. Evan

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Fried Green Tomatoes app was delicious. We were also very pleased with the Calabaza Halibut and the Scallop Risotto.
    OBC KitchenResponded 6 days ago
    Evan, On behalf of our entire team, thank you for your 5-star review. We strive to provide an over-the-top experience, and your feedback motivates us to continue to raise the bar. We appreciate you choosing our restaurant and hope to serve you again soon.

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  7. Duffy

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food, drinks and service was very good. Great to have someone who knows their foods and drinks to help us out
    OBC KitchenResponded 7 days ago
    Duffy, On behalf of our entire team, thank you for your 5-star review. We strive to provide an over-the-top experience, and your feedback motivates us to continue to raise the bar. We appreciate you choosing our restaurant and hope to serve you again soon.

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  8. Dan

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was a great experience. The food is delicious and their bourbon selection is second to none

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  9. Alicia

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jay was awesome, the food was delicious, the ambience was warm and inviting-I’ll be back!
    OBC KitchenResponded on December 16, 2024
    Alicia, On behalf of our entire team, thank you for your 5-star review. We strive to provide an over-the-top experience, and your feedback motivates us to continue to raise the bar. We appreciate you choosing our restaurant and hope to serve you again soon.

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  10. chuck

    VIP

    Louisville

    34 reviews

    1.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    As someone who has enjoyed dining here before, I was shocked at what has happened to the place. Having always dined previously in the Bar area, which I would now call the "adults table", we were seated in the adjacent, "kids Table room" on this visit. We would have needed sunscreen to work through the intense lighting, ear plugs to drowned out the yelling kids at 8:45pm on a Saturday btw, and a crash helmet to avoid knocking ourselves out after being seated directly underneath a menu board that hung over the table. We were willing work through things if we could just get the lighting adjusted, but told by the manager that the lights on a timer and cannot be changed....really? Were we offered another table? Nope. Simply did not seem to care. Good news is we left and were able to find a wonderful experience and one of the best meals I have had in awhile at a fine dining establishment across the road. Love me some Drakes and Malones, which share ownership with OBC, but will not be back to OBC, nor recommend to anyone we meet. Sad writing this, but folks should know that if you are not seated in the main bar area, to expect a much different "Ponderosa Experience".

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FAQs

OBC Kitchen is rated 4.9 stars by 4369 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for OBC Kitchen

3373 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington, KY 40502

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located in the Lansdowne Shoppes
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Combs
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (859) 977-2600
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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