OBC Kitchen

Name: OBC Kitchen
Address: 3373 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington, KY, United States, 40502
Telephone: (859) 977-2600
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2735 Reviews

$31 to $50

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 25, 2022

June 2022

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7:00 PM

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Southern
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(859) 977-2600
Website
http://obckitchen.com/
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.
Private party contact
Jamie Cawood our Private Event Coordinator: (859) 977-2602

Location
3373 Tates Creek Rd Lexington, KY 40502
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

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Popular dishes

Warm Glazed Cinnamon Buttermilk Donuts$10.00
vanilla cream cheese icing
Bacon in a Glass$16.00
honey bourbon sugar glaze, peanut butter accompaniment
Hot Baked Pimento Cheese & Bacon Dip$17.00
seasoned cheese and bacon dip, crisp butter-toasted sourdough
Creole Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
celery, green peppers, onion, okra, sassafras file powder, seasoned rice, garlic-buttered toast
- Bowl$11.00
- Cup$8.00

Eggs

choice of seasoned breakfast potatoes or cheese grits

Filet Mignon Benedict$22.00
toasted english muffins, grilled filet medallions, soft poached eggs, béarnaise sauce
Crab Cake Benedict$22.00
toasted english muffins, arugula, fried green tomatoes, crisp crab cakes, soft poached eggs, hollandaise sauce
BLT Benedict$18.00
ginger-shoyu braised pork belly, champagne vinaigrette splashed frisée, tomato jam, butter-toasted english muffin, poached egg, hollandaise
Pimento Cheese & Bacon Omelet$15.00
applewood smoked bacon, pimento cheese, creamy cheese sauce
Crab & Asparagus Omelet$19.00
lump crabmeat, fresh dill, asparagus, spinach, chives, whipped herb cream cheese, hollandaise sauce
Kentucky Ham & Cheddar Omelet$14.00
local country smoked ham, sharp cheddar cheese, creamy cheese sauce

Sides

Stone Ground Grits$7.00
local cornmeal, artisanal cheeses, wilted greens, applewood smoked bacon, cider-honey vinaigrette
Skillet Potatoes$7.00
crispy, seasoned red bliss potatoes
Buttermilk-Jalapeño Skillet Cornbread$9.00
local cornmeal, fresh corn, buttermilk, chives, jalapeño, whisky-maple butter
Biscuits & Country Gravy$8.00
southern style biscuits, creamy sausage gravy
Fruit Bowl$8.00
strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, pineapple, apples

Favorites

Steak & Eggs$24.00
grilled filet mignon, demi reduction, béarnaise sauce, three over easy eggs, breakfast potatoes, southern style biscuit
Chicken in Country Biscuits$22.00
buttermilk-fried chicken cutlets, southern style biscuits, tasso cream, crispy leeks, roasted corn salsa, hot pepper honey
Smoked Salmon Plate$20.00
premium kendall brook smoked salmon, pickled onions, fried capers, avocado, pumpernickel toast, whipped herb cream cheese; celery-apple salad
All-American Breakfast$16.00
three eggs over easy, applewood smoked bacon, southern style biscuits, creamy sausage gravy, seasoned breakfast potatoes, assorted jams
Cola-Braised Short Rib Hash$16.00
tender cola-braised beef, sautéed peppers and onions, garlic, skillet potatoes, poached egg, rich demi-glace
Kentucky Kitchen Hot Brown$16.00
smoked turkey breast, applewood smoked bacon, fried green tomatoes, kentucky artisanal cheeses, sourdough toast
Chicken & Waffle$20.00
buttermilk-fried chicken cutlets, bloody mary spice rub, belgian waffle, whisky-maple butter, hot pepper honey, pure maple syrup
Short Rib Mac 'n Cheese$14.00
kentucky artisanal cheeses, corkscrew macaroni, cola-braised beef, smoked tomato, parmesan crumbs
Shrimp & Grits$22.00
smoked shrimp, andouille sausage, applewood smoked bacon, cheese grits, creole sauce
Belgian Waffle$16.00
homestyle thick waffle, whiskey-maple butter, fresh seasonal berries, vanilla bean whipped cream; applewood smoked bacon, breakfast potatoes

Salads & Sandwiches

sandwiches served with house-made chips and house pickles

OBC Power Grain Bowl$14.00
farro, quinoa, kale, avocado, heirloom cherry tomatoes, heirloom carrots, sherry vinaigrette
Kale & Quinoa with Grilled Salmon$24.00
sunflower seeds, green apple, white cheddar, red onion, golden raisins, cider-honey vinaigrette
Breakfast Sandwich$15.00
local country smoked ham, white cheddar, egg scramble, jalapeño mayo, butter-grilled sourdough
Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger$23.00
char-grilled premium american wagyu beef patty, sharp cheddar, gruyere swiss, applewood smoked bacon, cabernet onion marmalade, lettuce, tomato, parmesan-garlic mayo, butter-toasted brioche roll
Smashed Avocado Toast$15.00
three sourdough crostinis, lemon-tabasco aioli, haas avocado; celery-apple salad
Turkey Avocado Everything Bagel$15.00
butter-toasted "everything" bagel, smoked turkey, avocado, vine ripe tomatoes, arugula, provolone cheese, remoulade; seasoned breakfast potatoes

Sweets

Spice Cake$12.00
ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cream cheese icing, caramelized pear compote, salted caramel
Warm Buttermilk Donuts$10.00
cinnamon sugar donuts; chocolate ganache, raspberry melba and salted caramel sauces

What 2,735 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visiting Lexington for the weekend and we found this wonderful restaurant. Great food and amazing cocktails. We would defiantly go again if we ever go again to this area. Our waiter was very informative and had many good suggestions for us.
LD
LizD
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were traveling through Lexington and decided to stop in for a bite of dinner. Everything was delicious and the staff was extremely knowledgeable about all of the different bourbons, beers, and cocktails. Would highly recommend!
JR
JessicaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and phenomenal service from Ryan! This is place is a gem. GET THE BACON IN A GLASS!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I chose OBC for my birthday dinner and I’m so so glad we did! Sean was our server and this young man has perfected the art of service. His bourbon expertise must be unmatched at this restaurant! We had the fried calamari app, wagyu burger and steak & cake, and everything was just incredible. One of the top spots in Lex by far!!
B
Busylady
Atlanta
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food5service4ambience2
Based on what we saw we thought this was a very upscale restaurant. It is really no more than an upscale bar restaurant. Seventies rock music (which we like) was playing and this was not conducive to elegant fine dining which is what we thought this place was. No tablecloth’s just wooden tables. Several babies (3 and under) disruptive. Overall extremely disappointed. Thought we were visiting one of Lexington’s finest where we would have a bottle of wine and enjoy a leisurely dinner. In stead we skipped appetizers and got our entree and got out of there.
EM
EricM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal and great service. We eat here once a month or sometimes more
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience4
The restaurant is visually appealing. Menu looks nice. Service was good, but not great. The worst part was the food unfortunately. I ordered a filet, which did not have a good flavor. It was far too thin of a cut. No one in my group liked their meals that much. Much of our food went to waste. Overall I was disappointed.
TM
TimM
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Got seated at a table in the bar area, which I’m not crazy about. But the food was great and so was the service.
M
Morte4
Hawaii
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great spot that is part of the Malone’s BHG group of restaurants. Super eclectic cocktail menu that is always changing. We missed the Harry Potter inspired menu but found great options, one with jalapeño tequila. The food menu also changes and is not extensive but very innovative. Thai calamari, cola braised short ribs, and horseradish potato crusted salmon were all hits.
KA
KAL3
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service2ambience4
The pimento cheese dip was awesome. Service started great but then very, very slow and we kept having to track our waitress down …
SF
SamF
Louisville
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience4
Never a bad cocktail.
AA
AmberA
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and cocktails, perfect for a bourbon lover. Their Bourbon selection is incredible and our server was very knowledgeable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love the service at OBC. We take all our friends and family there from out of town as well
NB
NeilB
Louisville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic meal as always. Service was great. Food was great. No complaints. Can’t wait to go back.
GH
GerryH
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Short rib tacos were delicious! Watermelon, tomato burrata salad was excellent. Will definitely go again.
CR
ChristinaR
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! Our waiter (Truman) did an amazing job!
CC
CindyC
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
First time to eat here. Bar service was slow. Drinks for party of 4 coming out one by one but had great other service. Food delicious
DK
DawnK
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Heirloom tomato, and watermelon with burrata was outstanding! Perfect on a hot and humid day. The drink menu is over the top!
MH
MelissaH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Had visited in 2021 and had an awesome experience. This year our experience was not up to par. Our waitress seemed lost at times. There were 7 of us, 2 of us ordered the same drink but there was a very long delay in receiving 1 of the drinks and a Crown Royal. Would have expected the same drinks to be mixed up at the same time to make it easier on the bartender. There was a ribeye ordered medium/well. It came out more on the well side and was very crispy. The manager was very helpful though and expedited a new ribeye to be prepared. We were never asked by the waitress if we were interested in another beverage or dessert.
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Lopeal01
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cameron was amazing! Wonderful bourbon selection.
DO
DoreO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered almost every appetizer in the menu and they were all fantastic!
c
ceceraz
Louisville
101 reviews
vip
4.0
101 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food was very good and we loved our server but she wasn't as attentive the whole time as we had wished. Glass of wine was shockingly expensive!! Beware of some of the wine by glass prices!!
D
Davidz
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing bourbon list. Nice atmosphere. Would definitely return
LR
LexResident
Louisville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was gorgeous and tasted amazing. Fantastic service! Loved the outdoor seating option.
K
Kywildcats
Louisville
125 reviews
vip
5.0
125 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best brunches in Lexington. Excellent smoky Bloody Mary and exceptional service from Sean.
DG
DineoutGuy18
Chicago
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Luke was our server, very attentive and informative. He was on top of all of our needs. Food was very good, had the calamari, the pork tenderloin and the braised ribs. Lemon blueberry bread pudding was just ok, a little dry. Overall, loved the ambiance, the vibe in the room, the videos playing on the wall, with drinks and food was smart. The host stand was not that engaging and not very personable. I would go back and recommend, they did a great job.
DM
DonnaM
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely time and the food was excellent. We will definitely be going back soon.
IS
IsaiahS
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I visit OBC Kitchen at least once a month have never had a bad experience there. The service is second to none. Knowledgeable bartenders, incredible bourbon selection, unique cocktails and amazing cuisine top it off for this one of a kind restaurant.
SW
ShannonW
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great. All the staff was super nice and helpful.
j
jacquelinec
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
You have us as a no show 🤷‍♀️ we were there but we’re 3 not 4.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
New drink menu❤️ Theme Parks
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BethW
Louisville
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Heavy on wait staff, but short on menu items. We arrived for 6:15 reservation and we’re seated immediately. Restaurant perhaps a quarter filled, but soon much more crowded. Waiter arrived quickly, but had to return to our table twice before order a meal to let us know what they did not have that night. I might have overlooked that but the table next to us was experiencing the same situation. Food was ok, short ribs very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Calamari was so yum. Everything was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
Service was not up to par. Kitchen staff assisted with clearing our plates- shouldn’t happen with a table for two at $200. Disappointing.
SA
SteveA
Louisville
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, drinks, and service as usual. This place simply does not disappoint and is consistent with the best Lexington has to offer. Still reigns as our favorite place without a doubt.
KV
KyVisitor
Indiana
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The cocktails were amazing. The oysters were delicious and the watermelon salad was as well. Our entrees were all very good. The warm donuts were incredible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and excellent service!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Shelby, Nate, Apollo, Chris, Clint, and Heather made us want to continue to visit this wonderful restaurant our entire vacation, and that we did. The entire crew is beyond WONDERFUL. We visited 5 days in a row from the time we got to Kentucky until our last full day in Lexington which sadly is tonight. We love the food, service, and vibe. It is a 20/10 for us. Cannot wait to visit every day of our vacation again in a couple of months. See you all soon and thank you so much again. We appreciate the kindness and you all for making it feel like home.
LC
LeannaC
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent brunch. Definitely get bacon in a glass if you go. All three of us thoroughly enjoyed our entrees. Great service. It was a bit too dark for my liking but that is a very minor criticism.
MP
MarieP
Mobile
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Rebecca our server was so attentive and helpful. The menu is amazing with so many selections and the food was delicious. I recommend and cannot wait to go again!

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OBC Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 2735 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 25, 2022

June 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

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 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
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

Website
http://obckitchen.com/
Phone number
(859) 977-2600
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Jamie Cawood our Private Event Coordinator: (859) 977-2602

OBC Kitchen

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Starters

Warm Glazed Cinnamon Buttermilk Donuts$10.00

Bacon in a Glass$16.00

Hot Baked Pimento Cheese & Bacon Dip$17.00

Creole Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

Eggs

Filet Mignon Benedict$22.00

Crab Cake Benedict$22.00

BLT Benedict$18.00

Pimento Cheese & Bacon Omelet$15.00

Crab & Asparagus Omelet$19.00

Kentucky Ham & Cheddar Omelet$14.00

Sides

Stone Ground Grits$7.00

Skillet Potatoes$7.00

Buttermilk-Jalapeño Skillet Cornbread$9.00

Biscuits & Country Gravy$8.00

Fruit Bowl$8.00

Favorites

Steak & Eggs$24.00

Chicken in Country Biscuits$22.00

Smoked Salmon Plate$20.00

All-American Breakfast$16.00

Cola-Braised Short Rib Hash$16.00

Kentucky Kitchen Hot Brown$16.00

Chicken & Waffle$20.00

Short Rib Mac 'n Cheese$14.00

Shrimp & Grits$22.00

Belgian Waffle$16.00

Salads & Sandwiches

OBC Power Grain Bowl$14.00

Kale & Quinoa with Grilled Salmon$24.00

Breakfast Sandwich$15.00

Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger$23.00

Smashed Avocado Toast$15.00

Turkey Avocado Everything Bagel$15.00

Sweets

Spice Cake$12.00

Warm Buttermilk Donuts$10.00

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