Lexington, Kentucky
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DINING
American

Alfalfa's Restaurant 141 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40508, 859-253-0014, "Feeding vegetarians and carnivores alike with innovative and eclectic homemade eats for over 35 years!" more... map

Baoffl Wild Wings Grill & Bar 1080 South Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504, 859-233-2999, Buffalo Wild Wings offers a high energy atmosphere with plenty of televisions for viewing your favorite sports events. They also feature NTN Trivia that allows you to compete against players across the nation and your own table. Indulge in their delicious starters, snacks & sides, grazin' greens, sauce-spun wings, tenders & popcorn shrimp, wraps & buffalitos, satisfying sandwiches, beefy burgers, ribs & combos and desserts. They also offer full bar service. There is another location at 3090 Todds Road. map

Cheapside Bar & Grill 131 Cheapside , Lexington, KY 40507, 859-254-0046 , Cheapside features a Southwest-style dining room, Victorian pub, and tropical patio. more... map

deSha's 101 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40507, Located in Victorian Square, 859-259-3771, Since 1985, deSha's has been serving a diverse American menu peppered with daily lunch and dinner specials and seasonal menu features. Their famous cream-style cornbread with honey butter has become a local tradition.  more... map

Metropol 307 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507, Located in the Downtown Historic District, 859-381-9493, Offers fine dining in a renovated Federalist-style Bluegrass Trust building.  more... map

Ted's Montana Grill 2304 Sir Barton Way, Suite 180, Lexington, KY 40509, 859-263-5228, Ted's Montana Grill is a Classic American Grill where everything is fresh and made from scratch. They use only all-natural beef, bison and chicken. They are also in eco-friendly establishment.  more... map


Asian

Asian Wind 3735 Palomar Centre Drive, #40, Lexington, KY 40513, 859-223-0060, Enjoy their soups, appetizers, chicken selections, house specials, seafood, selections from Asia & the Pacific, beef, pork, vegetarian choices, fried rice, chow mein, and kid's selections. more... map


Bar-B-Que

Billy's Bar-B-Q 101 Cochran Road, Lexington, KY 40502, 606-269-9593, Excellent Kentucky-style hickory pit barbecue selections and family dining atmosphere.  map


Bistro

Jean Farris Winery & Bistro 6825 Old Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40515, 859-263-9463, A small, family owned vineyard, winery, and bistro. The bistro offers fresh regional cuisine that focuses on the complement of the wine and food. They are open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner is served Monday through Sunday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Brunch is offered on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.  more... map


Cafes

Bronte Bistro 161 Lexington Green Circle #B, Lexington, KY 40503, Located in the Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 859-422-1429 , Serves soups & salads, pizzas & pastas, sandwiches, and hot entrees for lunch and dinner. map

Garden Cafe 900 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40505, 859-252-6837 , Garden Cafe at Flag Fork features sandwiches, soups and desserts featuring fresh-grown ingredients. Featuring gourmet food, dip and cake mixes as well as soups. The cafe is located in the Thomas January Cottage built circa 1800. Reservations are highly recommended. map

Good Foods Market & Café 455 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 40503, 859-278-1813, This coop cafe offers a hot buffet, sandwiches & sides, an espresso bar, and a juice & smoothie bar. more... map


Caribbean

Atomic Cafe 265 North Limestone, Lexington, KY 40507, Located in the Historic Downtown District, 859-254-1969 , The Atomic Cafe offers Caribbean-inspired dishes and reggae music in the background. The patio scene is lively when weather permits.  map


Chinese

Peking Bistro Chinese Restaurant 3181 Beaumont Centre Circle, Lexington, KY 40513, 859-223-8788, Authentic Chinese cuisine with a casual atmosphere. map

PF Chang's China Bistro 3405 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40503, 859-271-1165, P.F. Chang's cuisine includes rice, noodles, grains and dumplings, while vegetables, meat, poultry and seafood. The menu features traditional Chinese offerings and innovative dishes that illustrate the emerging influence of Southeast Asia on modern Chinese cuisine.  more... map


Coffee Shops

Coffee Times Coffee House 2571 Regency Road, Lexington, KY 40503, 859-277-9140 , 877-673-0577 , Offers a large variety of fresh, on-site roasted arabican coffee. They also have flavored coffees, teas, accessories & gifts, hot chocolates, sandwiches, baked goodies, and desserts. more... map

Common Grounds Coffee House 343 East High Street, Lexington, KY 40507, 859-233-9761, Serving some of the finest Fair Trade Coffees, teas, cocoa's, sandwiches, and wraps. Enjoy wireless Internet, gallery showings, and live music. more... map

Honey Bean Coffee 438 Potomac Drive, Lexington, KY 40503, 859-271-9100, Honey Bean Coffee features gourmet flavored coffees, regular gourmet coffee, gourmet tea or gourmet flavored teas. They are constantly on the lookout for new flavor combinations.  more... map

Starbucks Coffee 325 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507, 859-977-0525, This nationally known coffee shop provides high quality whole bean coffees, as well as fresh brewed Italian style espresso beverages, a variety of pastries, and coffee related accessories. more... map


Contemporary

Azur Restaurant & Patio 3070 Lakecrest Circle, Suite 550, Lexington, KY 40513, Located in Beaumont Centre, 859-296-1007, The menu includes appetizers such as gruyere fondue and lobster crepes. You also have a choice of a la carte salads. Some choice entree selections include gnocchi crimini, braised rabbit azur, roasted duck, or veal piccata. more... map

Natasha's Bistro 112 Esplanade, Lexington, KY 40507, Located Downtown, 859-259-2754, This Lexington's urban bistro is winner of the downtown Lexington Corporation Urban Innovation Award. It offers flavorful international cuisine in an elegant atmosphere of a Parisian cafe. The interior space features an art gallery. A luxurious international luncheon buffet is served daily, including Sundays, and the evening menu is moderately priced.  more... map


Continental

A La Lucie 159 North Limestone, Lexington, KY 40507, 859-252-5277, Enjoy imaginative and eclectic continental cuisine at this restaurant that offers a menu which includes big pork chops bathed in bourbon and hot sauce, paper thin smoked salmon, and distinctive homemade potato chips. They are open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner and open on Saturday for dinner only. A La Lucie is closed on Sunday. more... map


Delis & Sandwich Shops

Giacomo's Deli 133 North Limestone , Lexington, KY 40507, 859-367-0061 , Enjoy taste and ambiance of a New York Delicatessen in downtown Lexington. The menu proudly features Pastrami and Corned Beef brought in from the original Carnegie Delicatessen in New York City. They also feature bagels from H&H in New York and beef brisket and fresh produce from local farmers.  more... map

Magee's Bakery 726 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40502, Located in the Chevy Chase Neighborhood, 859-255-9481, Magee's Bakery has been family owned and operated since 1956. They have a wide variety of cakes, desserts, cookies, deli items, and breakfast items. They also serve some of the best coffee drinks in town. Enjoy the Wi-Fi wireless Internet connectivity.  more... map

Stella's Kentucky Deli 143 Jefferson Street , Lexington, KY 40507, 859-255-3354, Open for breakfast and lunch, Stella's offers sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts made in house using fresh ingredients from local farmers. more... map


Diners

Ramsey's Diner 496 East High Street , Lexington, KY 40507, 859-259-2708 , This is the original location and there are a few more scattered around town. Enjoy their homestyle menu of meat selections, veggie plates, sandwiches, and salads. more... map


Eclectic

Dish, The 438 South Ashland Avenue, Lexington, KY 40502, 859-317-8438, Come and enjoy Lexington's newest fine dining establishment. Located in Chevy Chase, it offers a variety of culinary delights in an upscale eclectic atmosphere. Come by and enjoy and evening of delight inside or on the spacious patio. more... map


French

Le Deauville 199 North Limestone, Lexington, KY 40507, Located in the Downtown Restaurant District, Open 5:30 to 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Le Deauville features authentic French cuisine. Offers sidewalk dining. Reservations are encouraged.  map


German

Marikka Restaurant & Bar 411 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 40503, 859-275-1925 , Offers authentic German dishes and an extensive beer list.  map


Indian

Banana Leaf 319 A South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508, Located Near the UK Campus, 859-252-9595 , Banana Leaf serves authentic South Indian food, as well as Malaysian food. Every item on the menu is prepared with authentic Indian & Malaysian herbs and spice. They are closed on Tuesdays. more... map

Bombay Brazier 102 West High Street , Lexington, KY 40507, Located Near the UK Campus, 859-389-7107 , Open for dinner Monday through Saturday. They serve spicy or mild Indian dishes and offer a full bar.  map


Irish Pubs

Lyngah's Irish Pub 384 Woodland Avenue , Lexington, KY 40508, Located Near the UK Campus, 859-255-1292 , This Irish pub has been featured in Southern Living for having the best hamburgers in the Bluegrass. map

Shamrock Bar and Grille 154 Patchen Drive, Lexington, KY 40517, 859-269-7621, A great Irish pub opened in 1993. Shamrock's has a large and varied menu, including a childrens menu, that is sure to please everyone. Not only is the food great, but it is a great place to watch any of your favorite sporting events.  more... map


Italian

Bella Notte 3715 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40503, 859-245-1789, Bella Notte is a casual restaurant with real Italian dishes from pasta to wood-fired oven pizzas. You will also enjoy their great Tuscan peasant bread more... map

Bellini's 115 West Main Street , Lexington, KY 40507, 859-388-9583 , Bellini's offers upscale Italian dishes in a casual environment. more... map

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano 4456 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40515, 859-272-4269, Giuseppe's features traditional Italian dishes, as well as nouveau Italian, in a contemporary atmosphere. Try their homemade desserts, fresh seafood and extensive wine list. Giuseppe's also offers Live Jazz in the bar Wednesday through Saturday evenings.  more... map

Portofino 249 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507, 859-253-9300 , Portofino serves sophisticated Italian cuisine with a California attitude.  more... map

Sophia's Italian Cafe 3191 Beaumont Centre Circle, Lexington, KY 40513, 859-296-9330‎, This casual Italian eatery provides traditional favorites, pizza, and more.  map


Japanese

Kobe Stonegrill & Sushi House 3070 Lakecrest Circle, #500, Lexington, KY 40513, 859-219-2166, Stop in here for sushi selections and Japanese favorites. map

Miyako Sushi & Steak House 2547 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40509, 859-268-0708, Miyako offers fresh sushi, tempura, and hibachi grill preparations right before your eyes. more... map


Mexican & Southwestern

Abuelo's 3395 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40503, 859-552-8695, Abuelo's offers the "flavor of Mexico" with delicious starters, salads & soups, house specialties, fajitas & combinations, enchiladas & banderillas, lunch specials, senior meals, a children's menu, signature sides and desserts. more... map

El Chico 3010 Lakecrest Circle, Lexington, KY 40513, 859-224-1002, A Mexican food tradition since 1940 that has grown into more than 75 restaurants. El Chico serves top-quality Mexican food favorites with fresh new specialties of today. more... map

Eltoro Cantina & Grill 1917 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40503, 859-277-2255, A Mexican cantina and grill that includes a covered outdoor dining area.  map

Qdoba Mexican Grill 2630 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502, 859-268-6101, This casual restaurant serves delicious burritos, wraps, quesadillas and more. Everything is grilled fresh and prepared before your eyes. more... map


Pizza

Chuck E- Cheese 1555 New Circle Rd., Lexington, KY 40509, 859-268-1800, If you have ever been to a Chuck E. chesse then you know what its all about. As the company says,"it's where a kid can be a kid" and kids of all ages love Chuck E. Cheese. Great pizza, lots of games, and they make a birthday party for your child both easy and memorable.  more... map

Donatos 728 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40502, 859-269-5700, Enjoy their tasty pizzas, salads, oven-baked subs, starters, and desserts. There are two additional locations in Lexington. more... map

Joe Bologna's Restaurant & Pizzeria 117 West Maxwell Street, Lexington, KY 40508, 859-252-4933, Located in a historic building, Joe B's offers a menu of appetizers, dinners, luncheon specials, soups & salads, sub sandwiches, pizzas, sides, desserts, and a kid's menu. more... map

Old Chicago Pizza 1924 Pavilion Way, Lexington, KY 40509, 859-977-4640, Lunch or dinner, Old Chicago has something for everyone. It features Chicago-style pizza with made-from-scratch-dough. Thin crust or deep dish, your choice. You can also order pasta, a calzone, salad, burger or sandwich. Choose from 110 beers from around the world.  more... map

Puccini's Smiling Teeth Pizza 833 Chevy Chase Plaza , Lexington, KY, 859-269-0404, The Smiling Teeth menu specializes in innovative pizza, pasta dishes and salads prepared fresh every day. The Smiling Teeth menu also includes Italian chicken dinners, calzones, sandwiches and low-carb meals. more... map


Regional Cuisine

Dudley's Restaurant 380 South Mill Street, Lexington, KY 40508, 859-252-1010, The building was first opened in 1852 when it served as Dudley School. It opened its doors as a restaurant in August of 1981. The restaurant is composed of two of the original classrooms which now serve as a bar and a dining room. You will love viewing the local artists' work in the dining room or relaxing in the shade of the popular old trees in the patio area.  more... map


Sports Bars & Pubs

Caddyshacks 2 3650 Boston Road, Lexington, KY 40514, Located in the Mill Pond Shopping Center , 859-223-4775, A family sports bar and grill with an incredible menu selection. The kitchen is open until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight, Friday and Saturday. Sunday you can enjoy live music and a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They have a huge game room and full service bar. Friday and Saturday feature live entertainment.  more... map

Friends & Co. Sports Bar & Grill 3130 Mapleleaf Drive, Suite 109 , Lexington, KY 40509, 859-543-0122 , A neighborhood sports bar with pool, darts, video games, trivia games, and all your favorite sports events. They offer weekday happy hour with drink and select appetizer specials and all day happy hour on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy their menu of dinner entrees with barbecue ribs, a full line of philly's, burgers, chicken, soups, salads, and classics.  more... map


Seafood

Ketch Seafood Grill, The 2012 Regency Road, Lexington, KY 40503, 859-277-5919, Visit The Ketch for seafood & pasta, items from the grill, daily specials, and a kid's menu. more... map

Regatta Seafood Restaurant 161 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington, KY 40503, 859-273-7875 , Since 1994, Regatta Seafood Grille has served a wide variety of fresh seafood. They have 11 varieties of fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, oysters, king crab legs, live Maine lobster, and lobster tails.  more... map


Southern

Merrick Inn 1074 Merrick Drive, Lexington, KY 40502, 859-269-5417, Merrick Inn is located in the manor house of Merrick Place; for years, one of the finest thoroughbred farms in the Bluegrass region. Diners will enjoy signature southern cuisine and innovative American dishes. Dinner is served Monday through Thursday 5:30 to 10 p.m. and until 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Enjoy cocktails in the lounge after dinner. As weather permits, enjoy lighter fare and entertainment on weekends in the patio area.  more... map

Murrays' Restaurant 3955 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40513, 859-219-9922, Offers casual fine dining on world-class Southern cuisine with affordable selections, comfortable bar areas, patios, and weekend entertainment.  more... map


Steaks & Chops

Malone's 3347 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40502, 859-335-6500 , Malone's, established 1998, offers to you the world's most exacting standards in beef. They purchase from the best butchers in Chicago. This is one of three locations in Lexington. more... map

Malone's Steakhouse 3347 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40502, 859-335-6500, Malone's Steakhouse is an excellent restaurant that is a must for anyone living or visiting Lexington. They are known for their steaks but also offer an extensive wine list, seafood dishes, burgers, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Private dining is also available. There are two other Lexington locations: 1920 Pleasant Ridge Drive and 3735 Palomar Centre Drive.  more... map


Tea Rooms

Greentree Tea Room 521 West Short Street , Lexington, KY 40507, 859-455-9660, The Greentree Tearoom serves luncheon tea at noon Wednesday through Saturday, and also at 3 p.m on Saturday, or by appointment. Reservations are needed. The Greentree Tearoom is available for special occasions.  more... map


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