The Obstinate Sons

The Obstinate Sons is a restaurant in Lexington, KY. Opened in February 2024 by partners Cannon Applegate and Dexter Murray, who bring more than 50 years of combined hospitality experience, the establishment operates as a bourbon bar with a full-service kitchen. The menu features Southern comfort fusion cuisine, including prime pork chips, sole piccata, deviled eggs, and roasted oysters. The team serves the Chevy Chase neighborhood and surrounding areas, offering a dining experience that blends traditional Kentucky charm with modern touches. The business holds a rating of 4.90 based on customer reviews.

The space was transformed from a former rug store into a warm and inviting venue. Executive Chef and Partner Cannon Applegate leads the kitchen, serving dishes such as Down-N-Gritty, which features Creole spiced shrimp and andouille sausage over a pimento cheese grit cake, and Cannon Balls, house-made spicy meatballs with wild mushroom fricassee. Other food options include C.C. Chicken Livers, Maryland crab cakes, and a tavern burger made with a brisket and short rib patty. The sweets menu includes creme brulee, seared butter poundcake, and bread pudding. The bar program highlights an extensive list of vintage and current release bourbon, with private barrel picks including Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, Eagle Rare 10 Year, and Russel’s Reserve 8 Year. The bourbon list includes rare vintage spirits such as a 1977 Evan Williams 7 Year, a 1993 Evan Williams Single Barrel, and a 1966 Very Old Fitzgerald. House specialty cocktails include the Banana Foster Old Fashioned, Watermelon Margarita, and the Prancing Pony.

Located at 829 Chevy Chase Pl, the restaurant sits in the Chevy Chase neighborhood. It is situated near Euclid Avenue and East High Street, both about 0.1 miles away. Ashland Terrace Garden is also nearby, approximately 0.1 miles from the location. Tates Creek Road is about 0.3 miles away, and Woodland Park is roughly 0.4 miles from the restaurant.

The Obstinate Sons is known for its positive customer rating and its focus on high-quality bourbon and Southern fusion cuisine. In Lexington, the combination of a curated vintage bourbon selection and a full-service kitchen creates a distinct dining experience for locals and visitors seeking a Kentucky-centric atmosphere.