Lexington has plenty of shiny new restaurants, but A P Suggins Bar & Grill is the kind of old‑school neighborhood hangout that quietly becomes part of your weekly routine.
Locals pack this Romany Road favorite for comfort‑food plates, strong pours, and a laid‑back, living‑room vibe that feels more like visiting friends than going out to eat. 🍻
How A Humble Chevy Chase Hangout Became Lexington’s Comfort‑Food Obsession
Back in 1984, A.P. Suggins opened as a simple “good old fashioned neighborhood bar & grill” with hearty comfort food and cold drinks, and regulars have been fiercely loyal ever since.
Over the years, its reputation grew on word of mouth: friends bringing friends for house salads piled with real bacon and eggs, Kentucky hot browns, and burgers that taste like classic bar food done right. 🥪
Plenty of reviews repeatedly gush about “the best house salad in town,” generous bar pours, and home‑style plates that are shockingly consistent visit after visit.
Longtime guests talk about going for twenty years or more, coming several times a week and never having a bad meal, which has turned Suggins into a Chevy Chase neighborhood ritual as much as a restaurant.
Guests also love that the menu hits all the regional comfort notes: fried banana peppers, beer cheese, fried chicken livers, catfish, and that rich Suggins’ Hot Brown highlighted on the official menu.
Add in steaks “from Chicago,” fresh salmon, and lots of daily specials, and you get a place where families, sports fans, and regulars can all find a go‑to favorite without needing a special occasion.
Food Highlights
- Suggins’ Hot Brown: A classic Kentucky hot brown with turkey on toast, smothered in special mornay sauce, bacon, cheddar, and tomato, which is a recurring favorite for locals craving old‑school comfort and a must‑try for anyone chasing a true Lexington hot brown experience. 🧀
- Suggins’ Signature / House Salad: This legendary salad is stacked with real bacon, chopped egg, good croutons, cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh lettuce, big enough that regulars describe it as practically an entrĂ©e, especially with a cup of soup or shared appetizer. 🥗Â
- Fried Banana Peppers: A regional favorite featured among the appetizers on the official menu, these fried banana peppers are a go‑to starter for many long‑time guests and are an ideal shareable plate with an ice‑cold draft beer on the patio. 🌶️
- Go Big Blue Burger & Classic Burgers: Burger lovers gravitate toward the Go Big Blue Burger and other burgers & fries listed on the Suggins burger lineup, it is the kind of no‑nonsense, satisfying burger that keeps regulars returning on game days. 🍔
- Bean Burrito & Veggie Plate: For something a bit lighter (or at least less meaty), diners call out the bean burrito as “very good,” and the veggie plate offers a chance to mix and match homestyle sides from the menu’s other exciting food items. 🌽
Atmosphere
The vibe at A P Suggins Bar & Grill is pure neighborhood comfort, a Chevy Chase local hangout where the crowd feels like regulars even if it is your first visit.
Inside, the space splits into a casual bar side and a busy dining room, both typically full at lunch and dinner but still relaxed enough for lingering over conversation.
Between the friendly service, full bar, televisions, and patio seating mentioned on local listings, it is easy to drop in for a quick bite and end up staying for one more drink. It is the kind of place you visit once on a Lexington trip and quickly start planning your next visit before you even leave. 🍺
Bottom Line
Comfort‑food classics, beloved house salads and hot browns, strong bar pours, and a true neighborhood “living‑room” vibe make A P Suggins a Lexington must. Go for the local hangout energy, stay for the consistently good plates that keep regulars coming back for decades. ❤️
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345 Romany Rd, Lexington, KY 40502
đź“ž (859) 268-0709
🕔 Open Mon–Sat, Mon–Thu, 11 AM–10 PM, Fri–Sat, 11 AM–10:30 PM (Closed Sun)