Restaurant 1850 - Lexington

Simple menu, but delicious. Best beef I have enjoyed in the Lexington area to include similar level of restaurants. It wasn 't fancy foodie fare, but straight up good. With only four meal entrees, one beef, one fish, one pasta and a chicken dish, the chef focused on the dish on your plate. The night there, the beef was a Tenderloin...a steak I would cook myself but better. Some of the other local places are trying to get fancy with braised short ribs or skirt steak....nobody goes to a streak house for those cuts, so I was very happy. It rivals any place in the local area, and was more value than some. My only disappointment was they ran out of the dessert my wife and I planned to share, but we were still happy with our selection. Again, a simple real (good) dessert. It has jumped to the top of my favorite places in the area.

Special occasion was my wife’s birthday. The entire experience was fantastic. Our waiter Sean (sp) and bartender Penny were fabulous and made our experience personal. We spent the weekend on the property (Maple Hall Inn) and were treated like royalty. The innkeeper is a jewel! Thank you all! Fred Vicki Robinson

When we asked for a dish, the cook came to answer. mathew was personal and informative. we had the main rib. perfectly cooked, very large part for standard cut. grilled vegetables was a pleasant surprise, very light and subtle taste, which perfectly complicated the main rib. savanna, our server was lovely, has taken great care of us, and even if we were the last diner, we felt no pressure to leave and let them finish their side work. it was a wonderful opportunity for old friends to reunite

The atmosphere was cozy and picturesque, eating was delicious, and they have a beautiful wine list. we all enjoyed our selections! Service prompt, consistent and friendly. it was great. we're coming back!

We celebrated our anniversary in this restaurant. My husband had the filet, that was perfect! Tender, tasty and very good. I had the salmon, and that was outstanding as well. The vegetables were prepared and seasoned well. We had the blueberry cobbler to share. It was not over sugared, that we really liked. Our server Savanah was excellent and very attentive. It made our celebration a special occasion being in this beautiful old house. Thank you