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Restaurants in Lexington, KY | Best Steakhouses, BBQ & Where to Eat
Top-rated Lexington, KY restaurants, prime steakhouses, Kentucky BBQ, Distillery District eateries, and farm-to-table neighborhood bistros.
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Lexington (Fayette County)
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Lexington Dining & Restaurant Comparison Matrix (Top 15 Verified Establishments)
Structured comparison of neighborhood location, category, price tier, features, community rating, and postal code across Fayette County and the Bluegrass.
| Establishment | Neighborhood | Specialty / Type | Price Tier | Highlights & Access | Community Rating | ZIP |
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| 300 Grill Southland | Southland Corridor | Restaurants & Dining | $$ | 205 Southland Drive | — | 40503 |
| A P Suggins | Chevy Chase | Restaurants & Dining | $$ | 345 Romany RD | — | 40502 |
| Amy’s Asian Kitchen | Winchester | Dining | $$ | 68 South Main Street | — | 40391 |
| Andy's Artisan Bread | Frankfort | Dining | $$ | 127 East Todd Street | — | 40601 |
| Apollo Pizza and Beer Emporium | Richmond | Dining | $$ | University Drive | — | 40475 |
| Apollo Pizza Downtown Richmond | Downtown Richmond | Restaurants & Dining | $$ | Handcrafted Bluegrass Pizza · Beer Cheese Dip | — | 40475 |
| Arby's - Palomar | Beaumont Centre | Restaurants & Dining | $$ | 3745 Harrodsburg RD | — | 40513 |
| Arby's of Lexington | Northside & Horse Park Corridor | Restaurants & Dining | $$ | 2270 Elkhorn DR | — | 40505 |
| Archanine Thai Kitchen | Hamburg | Restaurants & Dining | $$ | 162 Todds Road, Suite 110 | — | 40509 |
| Asian Wind Restaurant | Beaumont Centre | Restaurants & Dining | $$ | 3735 Palomar Ctr. Dr., STE 40 | — | 40513 |
| Asuka Japanese Steakhouse | Nicholasville | Dining | $$ | East Brannon Road | — | 40514 |
| Athenian Grill | Chevy Chase | Restaurants & Dining | $$ | Authentic Greek Street Food · Handmade Pita & Gyros | — | 40502 |
| Athenian Grill | Richmond Rd Corridor | Restaurants & Dining | $$ | 115 N. Locust Hill DR, Suite 109 | — | 40503 |
| Athenian Grill (Euclid) | Chevy Chase | Restaurants & Dining | $$ | 704 E Euclid | — | 40502 |
| Avon Mart | Northside & Horse Park Corridor | Restaurants & Dining | $$ | 5693 Briar Hill Road | — | 40511 |
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Apollo Pizza Downtown Richmond
📍 228 S 2nd St, Richmond
Local favorite serving creative specialty pizzas, hot oven subs, and spicy beer cheese dip paired with regional craft be...
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Blue Heron Steakhouse
📍 700 Jefferson St, Lexington
A boutique steakhouse in the historic Jefferson Street dining corridor, Blue Heron offers a sophisticated yet relaxed neighborhood ambiance. Features dry-aged a...
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Carson's Food & Drink at Andover
📍 3099 Todds Rd, Lexington
The stunning east-side expansion of Carson's Food & Drink brings rustic equestrian elegance to Andover with floor-to-ceiling brick fireplaces, bourbon barrels, ...
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Chocolate Holler
📍 400 Old Vine St Suite 104, Lexington
A unique specialty cafe dedicated to world-class drinking chocolates and third-wave espresso. Offers thick European-style sipping chocolates, chocolate flights,...
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Ice Cream · Dessert
Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream (Distillery District)
📍 1210 Manchester St, Lexington
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DV8 Kitchen East End
📍 594 E 3rd St, Lexington
Renowned scratch bakery and cafe changing lives on Lexington's East End.
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Engine House Deli + Pub
📍 9 W Lexington Ave, Winchester
Housed within Winchester's historic 1885 fire station, serving artisan sandwiches, house soups, and cold local beers in ...
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First Watch Brannon Crossing
📍 250 E Brannon Rd, Nicholasville
Popular breakfast and brunch destination at Brannon Crossing serving farm-fresh eggs, artisanal grain bowls, and seasona...
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Galvin's on Main
📍 155 E Main St, Georgetown
Lively downtown Georgetown sports gastropub known for hand-tossed artisan pizzas, giant wings, and cold craft drafts....
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Heirloom Restaurant
📍 125 E Main St, Midway
Refined modern bistro in the heart of historic Midway, serving fresh seafood, prime cuts, and locally sourced vegetables...
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Cafe · Coffee & Tea
Kentucky Native Café (Michler's)
📍 417 E Maxwell St Unit B, Lexington
Outdoor Beer Garden & Café in Lexington, KY.
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Kenwick Table
📍 201 Owsley Ave, Lexington
Neighborhood coffee bar and evening lounge in historic Kenwick.
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La Bonne Vie Personal Chef & Catering
📍 1060 Chinoe Rd Suite 108, Lexington
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Luna Food & Wine
📍 804 Euclid Ave, Lexington
Charming Chevy Chase bistro and natural wine bar.
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Cafe · Coffee & Tea
Old School Coffee
📍 380 S Mill St Suite 110, Lexington
Housed in the restored 1880s Dudley Public School building, Old School Coffee pairs historic charm with specialty espresso, matcha lattes, and fresh pastries in...
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Mexican · Latin American
Papi's Mexican Restaurant & Bar
📍 818 Euclid Ave, Lexington
Lively Chevy Chase spot for authentic street tacos and craft margaritas.
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Rodney's on Broadway
📍 222 N Broadway St, Georgetown
Upscale American dining set within an intimate historic 1800s residence, helmed by Chef Rodney Jones specializing in pri...
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Serafini Restaurant
📍 243 W Broadway St, Frankfort
Sophisticated dining room facing the historic Old State Capitol, blending Northern Italian classics with Southern Bluegr...
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Sorella Gelateria
📍 219 N Limestone, Lexington
Founded by sisters Selma and Alma Sulejmanagic, Sorella Gelateria crafts authentic Italian gelato and dairy-free sorbettos daily in small batches with local Ken...
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Stella's Kentucky Deli
📍 143 Jefferson St, Lexington
Farm-to-table Kentucky comfort classics and Hot Browns in a historic cottage.
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The Glitz Restaurant at Irish Acres
📍 4205 Fords Mill Rd, Versailles
Fanciful, lavish 1930s-inspired dining room nestled in the basement of a former rural high school, surrounded by 32,000 ...
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Mexican · Latin American
The Local Taco
📍 315 S Limestone, Lexington
Blending authentic Mexican street food techniques with Southern Bluegrass soul, The Local Taco is a bustling cornerstone of South Limestone near the UK Campus. ...
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Steakhouse · American
Tony's of Lexington
📍 401 W Main St, Lexington
Premier downtown steakhouse across from Rupp Arena.
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Trackside at the Depot Restaurant
📍 1340 Main St, Paris
Historic 1911 Louisville & Nashville train depot revitalized into a charming destination restaurant serving prime steaks...
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Cafe · Coffee & Tea
Wallace Station Deli and Bakery
📍 3830 Old Frankfort Pike, Versailles
Acclaimed country deli by Chef Ouita Michel along scenic Old Frankfort Pike.
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Wheeler Pharmacy & Soda Fountain
📍 336 Romany Rd, Lexington
Historic 1958 soda fountain and compounding pharmacy in Chevy Chase.
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Pizza · Italian
Goodfellas Pizzeria (Distillery District)
📍 1228 Manchester St, Lexington
Huge NY-style pizza slices and premier bourbon cocktail bar on Manchester.
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Cafe · Coffee & Tea
North Lime Coffee & Donuts (Limestone)
📍 101 W Loudon Ave Suite 160, Lexington
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Italian · Pizza
Paisano's Italian Restaurant & Lounge
📍 2417 Nicholasville Rd Ste 120, Lexington
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Banners Bar & Grill
📍 3650 Boston Rd #196, Lexington
Beaumont's premier sports pub for Kentucky game days, wings, and craft brews.
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Barbecue · Southern
Blue Door Smokehouse
📍 226 Walton Ave, Lexington
Artisanal hickory-smoked barbecue and brisket on Walton Ave.
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Cole's 735 Main
📍 735 E Main St, Lexington
Chef Cole Arimes fine dining in a historic 1930s residence.
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Columbia Steakhouse (Downtown)
📍 201 N Limestone, Lexington
Lexington's oldest operating restaurant (est. 1938), home of the famous Nighthawk Special.
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Latin American · Mexican
Corto Lima
📍 101 W Short St, Lexington
Latin-inspired cuisine and mezcal bar on Short and Limestone.
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Fine Dining · American
Dudley's on Short
📍 259 W Short St, Lexington
Historic Short Street fine dining institution with rooftop terrace.
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Fava's Restaurant
📍 159 E Main St, Georgetown
Scott County’s oldest continuously operating restaurant, founded in 1910, serving classic Kentucky comfort cuisine and b...
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Cafe · Coffee & Tea
Great Bagel & Bakery
📍 396 Woodland Ave, Lexington
Lexington's premier authentic boiled-and-baked bagel shop, milling local Kentucky grains from historic Weisenberger Mill. Offers chewy NYC-style bagels, scratch...
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American · Southern
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
📍 321 E Vine St, Lexington
Crispy, spicy Southern fried chicken in the heart of Downtown Lexington.
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Honeywood
📍 4040 Finn Way Suite 110, Lexington
Flagship farm-to-table restaurant by Chef Ouita Michel at The Summit.
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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Lexington
📍 101 W Vine St, Lexington
Steakhouse & Luxury in Lexington, KY.
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Josie's Restaurant
📍 821 Chevy Chase Pl, Lexington
Beloved Chevy Chase cafe serving iconic Southern breakfast & brunch.
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Shamrock Bar & Grille
📍 4750 Hartland Pkwy, Lexington
Classic neighborhood Irish tavern renowned for legendary O'Round burgers.
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Winchell's Restaurant & Bar
📍 348 Southland Dr, Lexington
Southland Drive staple famed for authentic Kentucky Hot Browns & sports viewing.
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Mexican · Latin American
Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant
📍 4101 Tates Creek Centre Dr Unit 162, Lexington
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Malone's Prime Steakhouse (Lansdowne)
📍 3347 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington
Lexington's premier prime steakhouse in Lansdowne Shoppes.
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