Chili, burger bar & other American classics served in a bright, casual space with neon decorations. Based on 330 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
140 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
Website: http://www.facebook.com/Sawyers-Downtown-Bar-Grill-491414770920862/
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Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–2 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Dr. Jon Robinson
Where’s the option for 10 stars? If you’ve never been to the kind of place that just makes you feel welcome and appreciated the moment you walk through the doors, then you’re in for a treat!
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Debbie Moore
We stopped in Lexington for a quick lunch. The place we picked was closed on Mondays, so a friend suggested Sawyers. The owner greeted us as we came in. I’m glad the other place was closed. The burger was one of the best I’ve had. The topping bar was great. We also enjoyed the fries. I just need to find another excuse to go back to Lexington.
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Mike Terry
I have now gone on two occasions and both times have left satisfied. 1st time I went on my own and ordered the Chili Pie. This was made with Fritos, sour cream and cheese then smothered by Chili then topped off with more cheese and 4 tortilla chips. This was a great meal. My only feedback is even with the Large I was still not full. So the portion is a tad lighter than I like but truly enjoyed the meal. On the second trip I brought my daughter and she got a small Chili Pie while I got the large 12oz Chili with Spaghetti noodles added. I topped this off with some Hot Sauce and enjoyed yet another great meal.
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Michael Alain
They are always friendly and attentive. I love the location and the fact that they are always cleaning. If you’re ever there check out the chocolate cake. You won’t be disappointed!
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Lea Rytinki
I’ve never been to this place before. It wasn’t too crowded inside. We stopped here to pick up food for the last stretch of the road trip and it was well worth it. Although it may be difficult to find parking, they offer takeout and dine-in eating. The staff who talked to us made us feel welcome to a new area and introduced us to the ordering method. We felt comfortable with the restaurant right away. Our food was delicious and the homemade potato chips were fantastic. It is a popular restaurant, but we did not need a reservation to be served. I absolutely recommend this restaurant for anyone who likes classic grilled food!
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Kurt Beswick
Awesome burgers, location and staff! They make you feel like you’re part of a family. It’s similar to a Fuddruckers in setup but on a whole different level. Fresh ingredients, seasoned burgers, great fries and fast service no matter how packed the place is. You literally can’t go wrong with Sawyers.
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Ellen Beswick
Best Burgers in town with a really nice environment and wonderful owners. Great portion sizes, great Burgers, Chicken, really tasty fries, and desserts to die for! Great music playing, wifi, relaxing, and fun environment!
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Randy Mikesell
Just stopped in to check it out. We heard they had great burgers. The college group was on break, so not very crowded, but the burgers were great.. Had new hours for the off season, so double check before you go..
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Joseph (Rockstar)
All food items served plain so you can go to the “bar” to top your chili or burger or dog or pasta with items that range from mushrooms and onions to basic lettuce and tomato. They also have a drink bar to if you need a beer. As for the chili. It was okay. More sweet and saucy versus hearty and meaty. For a venue that highlights chili I would like to see a more hearty chili along with kicking it up a notch to bring a uniquely bold flavor versus the saucy bland chili I experienced. My chili required a second trip to the chili bar to add cheese and sour cream and jalapenos and crackers to get some flavor and heartiness. The burger was also simply just okay. The patty itself was fresh and seasoned nicely and reasonable size, but the burger lacked the level of quality I would expect from a place that highlights burgers. The patty should be slightly thicker to allow more of a medium to medium well cook time or if they prefer the well done patty approach the cook process should be updated to make the burger unique with a nice char. So patty was nicely seasoned but not at a gourmet level. Plus. The bun needs a serious upgrade from mass produced flaky bun that falls apart to fresh baked bun made daily. On the good side. Super friendly staff. Inviting environment. The topping bar was fresh. Prices are reasonable.
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Keith Jackson
Great service and a very good experience. Has a similar feel from when I lived in Lexington of a gathering location for friends and coworkers.
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