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Casual Dining
Downtown
Carson's Food & Drink
Energetic East Main gastropub with craft cocktails and bourbon fare.
362 E Main St
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Downtown, Lexington
Every public-source listing in Downtown, Lexington: restaurants, shops, services and places to go, with addresses, phone numbers and Google ratings.
61listings
4.5★average Google rating
36business types
Lexington Digital lists 61 businesses and places in Downtown. The most-reviewed on Google are Carson's Food & Drink (4,030 reviews), Hilton Lexington / Downtown (2,418 reviews) and Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Lexington (2,312 reviews).
The most common types are nightlife & bars (8), casual dining (4) and legal services (4). 57 carry a Google rating, averaging 4.5 stars. Listings come from Google Places and the VisitLEX / municipal public directory and were last checked October 2, 2026.
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$$Historic Cinema & Performing Arts Downtown
The Kentucky Theatre
Historic 1922 cinematic palace in the heart of Downtown Lexington.
214 E Main St View -
$$Barbecue Downtown
Blue Door Smokehouse
Artisanal hickory-smoked barbecue and brisket on Walton Ave.
226 Walton Ave View -
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Tony's of Lexington
Premier downtown steakhouse across from Rupp Arena.
401 W Main St View -
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Columbia Steakhouse Downtown
Lexington's oldest restaurant (est. 1938) famous for the Nighthawk tenderloin.
201 N Limestone View -
Theatres & Performing Arts Downtown
Lexington Opera House
Gilded Age 1886 historic theatre presenting Broadway touring shows and concerts.
401 W Short St 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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$Public Library & Art Gallery Downtown
Lexington Public Library - Central Library
Downtown flagship library featuring a 5-story atrium and the world's largest ceiling clock.
140 E Main St View -
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West Sixth Brewing
Flagship Lexington craft brewery in the historic Rainbo Bread building.
501 W 6th St #100 View -
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$$Distilleries Downtown
Bluegrass Distillers
Blue corn craft bourbon and artisan spirits distillery.
501 W 6th St View -
$$Steakhouses Downtown
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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Town Branch Distillery
Downtown Lexington distillery and brewery on the official Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
401 Cross St View -
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Bourbon on Rye
Main Street speakeasy boasting hundreds of rare Kentucky bourbons & rye.
115 W Main St View -
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LexArts
Lexington's central arts agency, gallery, and coordinator of the famous Gallery Hop.
161 N Mill 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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Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center
Cathedral of UK Wildcats basketball and premier concert arena.
430 W Vine St View -
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McBrayer PLLC
Full-service Kentucky corporate and equine law firm on Vine Street.
201 E Main St Suite 900 View -
$$$$Corporate & Equine Law Downtown
Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC (SKO)
Preeminent Kentucky law firm specializing in equine, business, and litigation law.
300 W Vine St Suite 2100 View -
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Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC
Prominent Lexington firm representing universities, cities, and corporate leaders.
333 W Vine St Suite 1500 View -
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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP - Lexington Office
National full-service law firm with specialized equine, IP, and finance practices.
100 W Main St Suite 900 View -
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Central Bank & Trust Co. (Downtown Financial Center)
300 W Vine St View -
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Questions people ask
What are the most-reviewed businesses and places in Downtown?
By number of Google reviews: Carson's Food & Drink (4.7★, 4,030 reviews), Hilton Lexington / Downtown (4.1★, 2,418 reviews), Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Lexington (4.7★, 2,312 reviews), CHI Saint Joseph Hospital (4.4★, 2,283 reviews) and Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center (4.5★, 2,076 reviews).
Which businesses and places in Downtown have the highest Google ratings?
Among places with at least 100 reviews: The Kentucky Theatre (4.9★ from 1,850 reviews), Old School Coffee (4.9★ from 555 reviews), Sorella Gelateria (4.9★ from 483 reviews), Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC (SKO) (4.9★ from 140 reviews) and Blue Door Smokehouse (4.8★ from 1,540 reviews).
Where does this information come from?
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