Palmers Fresh Grill

Jarrod Taylor

My wife and I stopped in after seeing this listed on Google Maps. We'd hoped to sit outside at the bar, but it wasn't open. Either way, the service was excellent, and our dinners were delicious. They also have a wide selection of bourbons. Loved the fried green tomato caprese salad and my ahi tuna steak. We'll definitely stop in again when we're in Lexington.

Fat Man Reviews

On a chilly Saturday, Fat Man Reviews ventured to Palmers Fresh Grill in Lexington, KY. Palmers serve New American cuisine and cocktails, while offering a waterfront patio. I started with the Old Fashioned Breakfast. This is made with Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon, Regan’s Orange Bitters, orange peel and candied bacon. The maple is present throughout, the bacon was crispy and the grease adds to the flavor. The ice was embellished with a P for flair. My fiancé tried the Sangria, this was made with White Peach and Red Strawberry wine. The drink had a great fruity smell but was overall watery. I decided to try the Black & Bleu burger with truffle fries. This is made with blackened spices, bleu cheese, caramelized onions, brioche bun, lettuce and tomato. I ordered the burger medium, but it was closer to well, but it was still juicy and seasoned well. The bun and tomato were fresh, but the onions were more sautéed than caramelized. The blue cheese was salty and helped to cut through the blackened burger. The fries were out of a bag and cooked well, but they were not the truffle fries, instead they were the bistro fries. The house smoked ketchup was pretty good but a little sweet. I also tried the Palmers Corn & Clam Chowder. This is made with clams, corn and red peppers. The broth was light and buttery, the vegetables were cooked well with a slight crunch for texture. The clams were a little over done and slightly chewy. The flavor was nice in this soup. My fiancé tried the Cod Sliders and bistro fries. This is made with fried cod, house made tarter sauce on a bun. The sandwiches were fried well, and the buns were soft and fresh. The tartar sauce was tangy and just the right touch. Palmers have several dishes including a lot of fresh seafood, and they offer brunch, lunch and dinner. The waterfront view offers a great patio space and there are bands that perform in the summer. They have a full bar and the staff was very pleasant. The Fat Man says that Palmers Fresh Grill is Fat Man Approved with 1 chin.

Michael Sell

It’s been a few weeks since we were there but I think our waitress’s name is tabitha. Maybe wrong but she was amazing. Great suggestions, and very personable. Also the food was amazing. I got the shrimp and grits and holy moly…. Sooo good. My girlfriend got the flounder and loved it as well. Such a great experience. I put the receipt up with her name because it was such good service.

Danielle Powell

One of the best restaurants in Lexington hands down. Both the bone-in pork chop and fish and chips are delicious. The sangria did not disappoint. I will definitely be back!