Castle Farms

My second time here. We got there like :15 min earlier and we couldn't seat until our time, that's ok. But someone else came after us like just in time and that still sit them first, and that got the room that I prefer. Waitress great us nicely but barely check on us and didn't even offer dessert. Most dishes were cold. I think there were closer to close the kitchen time as my first experience was great. It all depends I guess on time frame and who is your waitress. My husband loved the shrimp and grits that was good temperature and I love the ricotta balls that was good temperature too. But the rest we ordered was cold. I went the first time without him, so was the end of Derby and I surprised him with this brunch and he still love it. Castle is beautiful, farm to table food. Worth to go but not before closing.

Went to the castle for the mystery dinner theater. Had a great time with the other guests at our table. The Murder and Merriment Company mystery dinner theater was a wonderful experience! The personal interactions with the actors and actresses kept you totally intrigued until the murderer was revealed. The castle grounds were beautiful to walk around. Highly recommend going up to the balcony the view is breathtaking. Inside the castle the staff is very attentive making you feel like royalty. The bartender is friendly, knowledgeable and is a joy to talk with.

We celebrated our one Year Engagement at the place we were engaged! We love the Bistro inside & had to have dinner again! Our server was amazing! He suggested and we just ordered! Very attentive but not overly hovering! Great personality! Their menu provides locally sourced items from their very own hi tunnel & garden area! They have a full stocked lounge area with anything really! Enjoy a gorgeous ambiance while dining! Can’t wait to go back again & again! We love you Kentucky Castle Family!

Absolutely the best anniversary dinner ever! Amazing food. Beautiful views. And our server, Summer was amazing. Thank you for making our anniversary so super special and forever memorable.

The food is tasty and reasonably priced. Our waitress had some issues but she was so kind, we didn't mind and just took our time. The ambiance is a bit loud and echoy with larger groups visiting.

This place is a dream come true! It's a fairytale building with amazing food and ambiance! We sat in the bar area, and I was a little disappointed in that, but I quickly got over it when we started to have our food brought out! The Fresh Breasd Service is an absolute must-have!! The lamb meatballs were the only thing I wasn't as excited about, and it was due to them having what tasted to be a very strong lemon zest flavor. The lambchops and bison ribeye were topnotch, and I'd go back to have either!

The Castle was beautiful. The food was amazing. It was my daughter's sweet 16th birthday. They made her feel very special. Reservations were easy to make. Our server Aydin was spectacular. We'll be back!

My husband and I stayed a night in the KY Castle and had dinner here. I loved the farm to table menu, fresh bread, and the unique menu selections. Our service was excellent and appreciated that the manager came to each table to check on our dining experience. I ordered the rabbit and dumplings and it was a really delicious entree and I was pleasantly surprised how good rabbit was. My husband ordered the elk and we ended with a scrumptious moist strawberry cake. This is definitely a unique experience and would be great for any romantic celebration.

We picked the Castle Farm to celebrate our anniversary. Everything exceeded our expectations from the scenery to the service, atmosphere, and food. We started off with peppers and pork belly appetizers. The soup of the day was a red pepper bisque that was to die for. We enjoyed the lamb, and the chicken breast as our main dishes. Cheesecake with caramel sauce also hit the spot for dessert. Sabrina checked on our table. She was courteous, engaging, and an overall delight. We would definitely go back again. Two thumbs up.

Went for a birthday gift from my wife (0716/21) seated quickly. The stuffed artichokes were amazing ( we ordered 2) Food was good. atmosphere was great. Service was great. Will be going back for an over night stay for sure. We had the wagyu short ribs( daily special) ( they had a lot of fat but tasted great) waitress seen this and offered something else so we got the pork chop. It was so good very juicy. And trout it also was good. The soup of the day was squash, yummy. And a free desert because it was a birthday dinner. They give bread and ( I think ) herb butter , very good we also had two bowls of. Would recommend a visit. Beautiful place. Kid friendly also. Check this place out and they have a on site garden they get their veggie from. Meat is local also.

First off, the castle atmosphere is really fun! Dinner was very good. The lamb chops were seasoned and cooked perfectly. The 8 oz filet was also amazing! Our kids destroyed it! Josh our waiter was very helpful with bourbon flight selections - thanks! Only thing I would suggest is more seasoning/flavor on the watermelon salad. But definitely a must try experience!

This was our first time there. Is it pricey? Yes. Is it worth it? Also yes.

The ambience was stunning and it was romantic to be able to explore the grounds while waiting for our reservation. Our server was very helpful and described the menu items in a way that made decisions easier.

The food itself was absolutely delicious. Their farm to table philosophy results in amazing fresh food with an incredible depth of flavor.

This is a really great place to dine for formal or special occasions.

We had a great dinner here with my parents. We had the appetizer Charcuterie board and it was really scrumptious. A very good group appetizer. I had the Wagu beef filet and it was excellent. I also had a side of the wild mushroom risotto which was quite good, though not the best I have had. I then had the last slice of cheese cake from the kitchen that night. It was a very good ending to a wonderful meal.
We plan to return and try other items on the menu and stay in one of the rooms later this year.
2022: Very good brunch. Corey was a great waitress. Had a great 😃 time with my parents and daughter.

The Castle Farms is a wonderful restaurant located inside the beautiful castle in Lexington. It began as a labor of love when Rex and Caroline Martin purchased the land to break ground in 1969. They were taken by European castles they'd seen while vacationing in 1968 and wanted to create something special back home in Lexington. The property has since change ownership a couple of times but has remained a decades long iconic landmark in the heart of horse country. The main structure was completely rebuilt after a devastating fire in 2004. Ultimately, it's become a bucket list destination for many Kentuckians. Inside, you'll now find a lovely hotel/spa and 5-star dining where the food is incredible! Afterward, you can take into the experience by walking the grounds or viewing the entire area from the rooftop of the castle. It's truly something you have to experience at least once.

At the time of my review this restaurant has 4.1 stars, which in my opinion makes it severely underrated. The entire experience from checking in for dinner, to the intimate mpromptu tour of the castle we received by Ramona who manages the gift shop while waiting for dinner, to the attentive service before and during the meal made us feel so at home and welcome. Add on the incredible and inventive food (the goat cheese brulée, oxtail medallions, and mushroom torte were our starters), and that just rounded things out. Not one negative thing to say about this place - the ambiance is spectacular and the prices are easily commensurate with the value you receive.

My wife & I came here for dinner to celebrate our 22nd wedding anniversary. 12 months ago today we celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary eating dinner at the Michelin restaurant in the Eiffel Tower. I am not joking when I say that the meal we had tonight at the Kentucky Castle WAS BETTER. Every aspect of our dinner was nothing short of exceptional. Thank you to chef Carl and our server Emily for being great at what you do. We had a truly amazing experience here and will rave about it to our friends.

Great place to have a nice dinner and go to the rooftop to wait for a sunset view. The lamb ribs as a starter is great! The portion of if could be order as an main course.

We started out with the Garden Bruschetta and got the Rack of lamb and the Almond Crusted Trout with truffle fries on the side. Overall the food was excellent and the experience was even better. The service was phenomenal and atmosphere was elegant!! Phenomenal place to go for a special occasion.

Wow! This incredible castle has a 5 star restaurant. We had the lamb soup, salmon and pork chop. Everything was excellent. They also have an excellent Bourbon selection. Justin will educate you on Bourbon. The staff is exactly as you would expect for the price. You finitely get what you paid for. We came just for pictures and stayed for dinner. Treat yourself, come here for dinner expect to spend about $100 for two with drinks - they'll make you feel special. No special dress required - I wore a T-shirt from Huntsville, AL.

We went to a brunch event for a friend's birthday and it was fantastic. We all ordered something different so we could try out everything. It was all delicious. The brisket Benedict was great. My wife had country ham and Brie. It was so tasty and I'm not even really a Brie person. Also tried some of the chicken biscuit and the pork carnitas hash and they were both very savory. Top notch brunch with reasonable prices. I highly recommend it. Plus our server was the best. Very attentive. Super helpful with food choices. Overall great experience!