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Historic Steakhouse $$ Downtown in Lexington

Columbia Steakhouse Downtown

4.5 from 1,340 Google reviews · as of October 2, 2026

Columbia Steakhouse Downtown is listed under Historic Steakhouse in Downtown in Lexington, Kentucky, at 201 N Limestone. It has a 4.5-star Google rating from 1,340 reviews as of October 2, 2026. Price range: $$.

Visit website Directions (859) 252-6666

About Columbia Steakhouse Downtown

Lexington's oldest operating restaurant (est. 1938), famous for its legendary Nighthawk tenderloin smothered in garlic butter.

Operating continuously on North Limestone since 1938, Columbia Steakhouse offers timeless speakeasy charm, prime steaks basted in garlic butter, signature Diego salads, and Southern country sides.

  • Nighthawk Special Tenderloin
  • Garlic Butter Steak
  • Historic Downtown Heritage
  • Diego Salad

Local tip

Get the classic Nighthawk Special (tenderloin in garlic butter sauce with a loaded baked potato).

Columbia Steakhouse Downtown Menu

Prime Steaks

Center-cut, aged Midwestern beef prepared to temperature

  • Center-Cut Filet Mignon (8 oz)

    $48.00

    Tender beef filet served with truffle compound butter and roasted garlic demi-glace.

    Gluten-Free

  • Dry-Aged Ribeye (16 oz)

    $56.00

    Prime ribeye aged 28 days with rich marbling, grilled over hardwood coals.

    Gluten-Free

Appetizers & Sides

Steakhouse classics

  • Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

    $22.00

    Pan-seared blue crab cake with lemon caper remoulade.

    Pescatarian

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