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Carson's Food & Drink
Energetic East Main gastropub with craft cocktails and bourbon fare.
362 E Main St
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Blue Door Smokehouse
Artisanal hickory-smoked barbecue and brisket on Walton Ave.
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Tony's of Lexington
Premier downtown steakhouse across from Rupp Arena.
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Columbia Steakhouse Downtown
Lexington's oldest restaurant (est. 1938) famous for the Nighthawk tenderloin.
201 N Limestone View -
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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Crispy, spicy Southern fried chicken in the heart of Downtown Lexington.
321 E Vine St View -
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Corto Lima
Latin-inspired cuisine and mezcal bar on Short and Limestone.
101 W Short St View -
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Columbia Steakhouse (Downtown)
Lexington's oldest operating restaurant (est. 1938), home of the famous Nighthawk Special.
201 N Limestone View -
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Dudley's on Short
Historic Short Street fine dining institution with rooftop terrace.
259 W Short St View -
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Sidebar Grill
Classic downtown courthouse pub famed for award-winning burgers.
141 N Upper St View
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