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Barrel 53, Lexington, KY

Barrel 53

4.5
4.5
13 Reviews
$30 and under
American
At Barrel 53 we proudly offer a casual dining experience with a sophisticated touch of down home southern cuisine. Located in the heart of the Bluegrass, our Bourbon & Spirit selection is the front runner to the start of the evening. Join us Saturday evenings for live music showcasing a variety of local bands. Grab a quick drink in our rustic copper & barrel themed lounge or dine in with friends and entertain our extensive dinner menu!

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 3 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (859) 475-0950

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We love that this restaurant is in our neighborhood! It’s food is excellent, the prices are very good and the atmosphere is very nice.
  2. SandyM

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service and good food. Cocktails were enjoyable and staff were all friendly and helpful.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was outstanding from the cleanliness of the restaurant to the service. Best filet mignon I’ve ever tasted. I’ve dined it all over and I rate this an outstanding restaurant.
  4. CharlesM

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Pleasant watress and restaurant was quiet and clean. Food was good and side salad is large. The ribs were quite large and very good. This was our first visit and we plan to return. Maybe try the steak our next visit.
  5. ReginaB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great, food was nicely prepared, drinks were awesome. Party of 16 and we all enjoyed our experience...
  6. KerriM

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at Barrel 53 and we were greatly impressed! We had the salmon and ribeye and it was delicious! The service was on point and the friendliness of the manager and bartender was the best! We will definitely be back!!
  7. JoseB

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    I am always reluctant to make negative comments but in this case I hope to save others from making a mistake. We were there for well over two hrs. Three of our party of six ordered prime rib. One got a “imitation” prime rib the other two got ribeyes. The waitress took them back and declined to eat anything. Two of us ordered shrimp fettuccine. It was cold and had to be sent back. We were to order two sides with our entrees. Mashed potatoes were cold and sent back. We each never received our brussel sprouts. Only 1 person in our party got a correct order. The waitress was friendly and apologetic but the wait times to get water, appetizers and incorrect entrees were inexcusable. It was not a busy night for the restaurant. There were several open tables. I will not go back to that establishment. Hindsight is 20/20. I’ll take the 9 pm reservation at Jeff rubys or Tony’s or the blue heron before I’d go to Barrel 53. The worst dining experience we’ve had in years.
  8. AMYH

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We stumbled upon Barrel 53 simply because they had a reservation available on a Saturday night. We were pleasantly surprised as it was a very cool atmosphere, very friendly, staff, live music, and very good food. We would definitely return again!
  9. RyanB

    Columbus

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very new restaurant and the location does not help them much. However, the vibe is on point and the food is very good for a new restaurant. Once people discover this place, they'll be really popular
  10. NelsonF

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was a pleasant surprise. The ribeye was flavorful and perfectly cooked and the Halibut was outstanding. A reasonably priced bottle of Austin Hope was very welcomed.
  11. RobynC

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We accidentally stumbled upon this Bar/restaurant while using the Open table app. We thought we'd give it a try, why not! It exceeded our expectations. The food is fabulous. The fettuccini Alfredo was amazing! The service the kind people and the chef. We will Be back!! Thank you!
  12. RexM

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here to watch the UK game with friends....great experience and will be back !
  13. NicoleC

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    This is a very very new restaurant. The waitresses were very friendly and helpful.. the kitchen hadn't gotten alot of the food in yet so some things couldn't be ordered.. I ordered a Chicken parm and received a chicken alfredo. we were to get 2 side with our entree and didn't receive any. As i said it is very new, i will for sure let them get a little more established and try again!

FAQs

Barrel 53 is rated 4.5 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Barrel 53

5532 Athens Boonesboro Rd, Lexington, KY 40509-9491

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    Lexington

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

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