Stopped by Obstinate Sons for dinner while in Lexington and had a good experience overall.
We ordered the shrimp gnocchi and it was really tasty. The sauce had a nice flavor with a little bit of spice, and the gnocchi were soft and well cooked. Definitely a solid dish if you’re looking for something comforting with a little kick.
We came later in the evening with our toddler and he was pretty tired by that point. There wasn’t a high chair available, but the staff were very understanding when he spilled some water at the table. The service was friendly and accommodating, which we appreciated.
We ended up eating and heading out fairly quickly, but overall it was a good meal and a nice stop while visiting Lexington.
5 months ago
Obstinate sons doesn't disappoint. Ideal for adults to meet up and have a great cocktail and dinner. They have a great manhatten. The service was awesome and friendly. The atmosphere was amazing.
The food was prepared excellently. I would go again. The crab cakes were amazing. The ribeye was great. If I were to give it room for improvement it would the flavoring on the steak. Otherwise it was perfection.
2 months ago
This review is from my third(?) time going at this point. Brought my parents from out of town, tough crowd, and like always everything was great!
The only negative thing is maybe our own timing? Haha if you want to get seated right away, come after 7:45. We waited an hour, but the manager was so very kind and checked up on us. It’s a small place and unfortunately if people sit around, they can’t move their ~7 booths.
But the MOST important part was the food and drinks. I got Luck Be a Lady and the Bananas Foster Old Fashioned - both were good! In the photos you can see the Wedge Salad, Shrimp Gnocchi, and the special, Chicken Fettuccine. Literally no notes. The CannonBalls were ate before I could get a picture but they had this sauce that should be served on a main dish. They were better than most meatballs to me, not in a red sauce.
My dad even went to the back before we left to thank everyone for the service and quality. High praise from him!
7 months ago
My husband and I visited in April. We were blown away by the service (Thanks, Gunner!), and the food was so good! The shrimp and grits appetizer should be made into an entrée. It was absolutely amazing. We also enjoyed the pork chop and chicken marsala. The drinks were also impressive. Overall, the service and food were outstanding. We would definitely recommend visiting! (FYI They do not accept reservations.)
4 months ago
An amazing meal with fantastic ambience and service! The Obstinate Sons is a small restaurant that serves big tastes. We had the Canon Balls and Deviled Eggs apps. Both were stunningly delicious. My understanding is the deviled eggs change from night to night. I worried this meant they’d be dressed with yesterday’s leftovers but the truth is they had a pulled pork and hot sauce on them that went on the menu at all! It was a pleasant surprise and a delicious app. The sauce on the meatball dish was also delicious.
Our server, Trevor, kept our glasses full and his suggestion of a main course was not a disappointment as the Pork Chop was the winner of the evenings meal. This won’t be our last trip here by any means and I think I’ve definitely landed on a new “best date night” experience place to go.
a year ago
