the cellar bar & grille

the cellar fits landsdowne's community. for the last few years the signature club has been trying to work in the right restaurant. first they had a members only fine dining restaurant, that didn't work. then the people who own annette's downtown took over and opened a new beach style restaurant for the public, that didn't work either. now it's the cellar, an upscale sports bar and it looks like this one will stick.

from what i've seen in the reviews and from wom, everyone has seemed to like this place. so my group wanted to give it a try and went with expectations that this would live up to their reviews. it did, the cellar hits a home run when it comes to the simple dishes you'd want at a sports bar. what makes them unique? the quality. lexington is full of chain restaurants that screw up the simplest pub food items. it's nice to now have a place that can fix this dilemma. their beer cheese plate, spinach artichoke dip, mini brats are all good. i had the burger and fries and it was great.

along with good food is their great service and atmosphere. the employees are very nice and the facility looks great with a huge outdoor patio. if you're trying to get away from all these crazy chain restaurants in lexington, this is a nice place to pick.

periodically go back.... some good products and good service. ask for andi if she is there. very good server..


-----23 oct, 2013-----

pretty decent lunch. started off with the triple threat dips... salsa, chili and queso. a lot of food and a good value for $7. pretty tasty as well. would have been nice if it had been served with some house fried chips instead of bagged chips.

cup of chili was pretty generic but a good starter as well.

pastrami grill was good except for a little burnt crust and the beef and beer cheese was interesting and different. sliced beef topped with bacon and beer cheese with a pretzel bun. the twist is the bun had been deep fried. don't judge it until you have tried it... was pretty good!

discovered a new product while i was there. had mac and cheese as a side which was unremarkable until i put the queso on it. now that was good.

look forward to coming back for dinner.

very nice place. my family eats here often and i bring my friends here as well. great food and drinks and very reasonably priced. the staff is very good as well. looking forward to some music on the patio this summer.

regular food, but a fun place. went during keeneland season as every other restaurant had a 2 hour wait. i live right next to this restaurant so i was excited to find it. it was still busy but a little off the beaten path so not as crowded. decorated very nicely and centered around a stage. live music is rare in lexington at 7pm so while the band was not stellar it was much appreciated. the food was your typical bar food. but i would definitely return. its a good place to go in a group with friends where the food and drinks are reasonable.

very exsguist but dont let that mislead you very upscale suit tie or just go in there decked out with uk gear go # big blue. needs more people my age and buisness minded people that might buy you a drink

i have only been here for uk games so i cannot base my entire dinning experience on how crazy it get there. if you want to watch a uk game in a good environment, this is the place for you. as for the food; their menu is very unique because they either have $9 sandwiches, wraps or burgers or $25 entrees. it really isn't anything personal, i just didn't enjoy the food and it was cold as all get out in there. i probably will be back for a uk game in the future.

nice and quiet out of the way bar and grill with ok food and price range. i am a regular diner at the cellar. i always avoid dining during university of kentucky game days so my service is always spot on. best foods to order are chicken bowtie pasta with broccoli and white wine. grouper fingers and grouper platter excellent. salmon blt and salmon dinner over rice very good. chicken fingers are great but hamburgers and hotdogs subpar. drink prices are reasonable, a game room for children a win win evening for any family. i give the cellar 3.5 stars out of 5, if quality of food can be bumped up the cellar could be a 4 star bar and grill.

the cellar bar & grille. my family and i have eaten here on several occasions, recently we just moved to the area and have invited several friends to have an appetizer or meal and drinks. our friends are amazed and call it the hidden gem of lexington. great staff, well priced, wonderful ambiance, i would recommend for a casual night out or a place to watch you favorite team on the big screens!

great atmosphere for gathering. had our 25th tate's creek reunion here and they reserved the space around the stage so we could enjoy a fellow alumni ben lacy play guitar. they place appetizers for us which were ok. the burger was superb loaded potato wasn't any extra cost husband had pastrami sandwich their version of reuben which he said was salty. he wanted more slaw and thousand island to calm the salt. we will go back to try other items. enjoyed ourself!


-----18 dec, 2011-----

group perfect!. i went with a group of women that we all wanted to sit and visit, eat, have drinks and conversation. i have to say not many places that would let us sit there for a couple 2-3 hours but we did and enjoyed the atmosphere, food and the place is gorgeous. especially to what it used to look like in the 90's when i hung out there all the time. glad it is doing well and can't wait to go back with my husband, perhaps new years! one of the most memorable new years was in that very spot. very relaxing.

a fanatastic place to eat. this is a great place to come and eat. i have been on a date with my husband here, we bring our kids here (they have a game room for them), we have reserved the private dining room for a birthday party (awesome), we have been here for a larger birthday party and we come here a lot to watch sports! the food is fantastic, the staff is great and the atmosphere is very welcoming. this place is pretty new and it seems to get busier and busier. i love the blt, shrimp & crab dip, blackened sirloin, bowtie pasta and the cellar chips. they have a killer patio and on the weekends they have live music out there. really is a gem on this side of town!

i eat at the cellar couple times a week. i enjoy the atmosphere and good food. great staff and friends. i have no complants about the menu but would like to see bean soup added,lol. and cornbread. keep up the good work !

great dining. i have eaten at the cellar many times and never, repeat never, had a bad meal. the blackened sirloin is excellent as is the bourbon glazed salmon. prices are reasonable for a fine restaurant. this is a great place to eat. i have found all the the staff and management to be courteous and friendly. we never had to wait long for a meal.

the cellar - bring some cash. i went to the cellar for a friend's birthday and had fun visiting friends and meeting some new faces. i must say though, the day i went, there was a game and it was packed. i'm talking crazy busy. the menu has a few signature kentucky-style dishes, but mostly pub-type food. and wow, this place is expensive if you decide to have a couple drinks. i ordered and appetizer and two beers - ran me $30 before tip. honestly, i can't say that i'll return to the cellar simply because i know of other much much cheaper places in lexington to eat well and drink cheap. on the upside, the place is absolutely gorgeous and very pretty for parties. they also do weddings and host other events. definitely try it out, but be sure to bring about $50 per person if you decide to drink.

hands down, the best sports bar in lexington. plenty of screens, all nfl games, enough patrons to create some energy but never so many that it's crowded. and great food!

every time we come here to eat, we are delightfully surprised. tonight the service and the food were both excellent. the chicken wings are the perfect size and crispiness and the bartender who was cooking too made us his own special mixture if wing sauces. the main reason i keep coming back here though is the beef and beer cheese sandwich. it is soooo good! the pretzel bread roll makes me wish every sandwich i ever ate came on one, and the beer cheese with crunchy bacon only adds to how good it tastes. i recommend you try this sandwich, i know i will be back!!