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Alfalfa Restaurant

141 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507 · 859-253-0014

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Dress: CC: Casual
Outdoor Dining: None

Known for vegetarian fare, this casual establishment near the UK also satisfies carnivores with its menu's wide-ranging scope. For more than a generation, the place has offered healthy alternatives to favorite dishes, serving everything from quiche to chicken and salmon, not to mention plenty of vegetable accompaniments and side dishes. Desserts are available, and theme nights are held regularly, expanding the menu and the fun. You'll also find a terrific weekend brunch and occasional live entertainment.

Charlie Brown's Restaurant

816 E Euclid Ave, Lexington, KY 40502 · 859-269-5701

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When you step inside, pause for just a moment to give your eyes time to adjust. This is, literally, the darkest pub ever. It's also a comfortable haven, thanks to loaded bookcases along the walls and a host of garage-sale sofas perfect for lounging. A few fireplaces also add ambience and a small measure of light. The food, mainly pub fare, is terrific, from great burgers and fries to luscious patty melts and fish sandwiches. Add a cold, iced Bud, and everything's good. A juke box churns out classic rock, and a back patio serves as an awesome hangout. A favorite with local college folks.

Courtyard Deli

113 Cheapside, Lexington, KY 40507 · 859-252-3354

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Dress: CC: Casual
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Beneath green-and-tan-striped awnings, large windows look out on the old courthouse, an apt view given the interior's yesteryear leanings. Mosaic-tiled floors, vintage news articles and photos, and the slow whir of ceiling fans create the feel of days gone by, and folks lounge about, eating well and enjoying it all. Gourmet sandwiches (grilled yellowfin tuna, portabella mushroom melt, smoked salmon, smoked turkey and avocado) comprise the bulk of the menu, along with salads (caesar, chef, Cobb, Mediterranean, spinach) and soups (white chili, wild rice, tomato Florentine). The staff offers a welcome friendliness, and delivery service is available.

Garden Café at Flag Fork Herb Farm

900 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40505 · 859-252-6837

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Dress: BCBC: Business Casual
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On a plot of land whose settlement dates from the late 18th century, an area couple grow herbs for commercial purposes and operate a quaint gardening shop. They also make use of the herbs in delightful lunchtime fare, served at the home amid manicured landscaping. The menu features sandwiches, soups, and desserts, tinged with the fragrance of all that grows in the environs. A charming respite from the city and from pre-packaged standards.

Greentree Tearoom

521 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507 · 859-455-9660

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Dress: B, BCB: Business
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Eminently elegant and a haven for "ladies who lunch," this well-received tearoom occupies a pale green brick cottage, complete with wrought iron fencing and a boxwood-lined walk. Adorned with polished antiques, silver, and china, the tearoom serves beautiful, delicate dishes for lunch and for afternoon tea. Set menus offer five courses, including soup, scones, tea sandwiches, desserts, quiche, and perfectly-brewed teas. Many folks bring visiting guests to enjoy this bit of genteel culture, but it's wonderful for any occasion and any time. An antiques shop is adjacent.

Ramsey's Diner

496 E High St, Lexington, KY 40507 · 859-259-2708

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Although Ramsey's has several locations in town, this one – set in a big, white house – is the original. Everything's casual, nothing matches, and folks love it that way. People come from all over to indulge in big portions of incredible, home-cooked food, and the much-loved signature dish is the hot brown: toast, turkey, bacon, tomato, and cream sauce, broiled to perfection. You can also sample old-school fare like chicken and dumplings, pot roast, and plenty of good vegetables. Brunch is a weekend tradition in the area, and hot biscuits and frosty, bottled Cokes are reason enough to visit.

Sawyer's Bar & Grill

325 W Main St, Triangle Center, Lexington, KY 40507 · 859-281-6022

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Large windows that look out onto West Main fill this casual spot with light, creating an open ambience with exposed ductwork, neon bar signs, and a carved wooden carousel horse. Lots of dining options are available, from a salad bar to burgers, sandwiches, chili, and cafeteria-style fare. Plus, you can take advantage of table service, hang out in a booth, or join individual diners at the counter. Come evening, local business folks and college students cluster around the bar, looking for conviviality and a cold beer, neither of which is hard to find.

The Bistro 147

147 N Limestone, Lexington, KY 40507 · 859-225-8883

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Dress: BCBC: Business Casual
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Outside, copper-wrapped, iridescent glass baubles hang over Bistro 147's entrance. Inside, dark red plaster walls and white tablecloths accompany a melange of artwork. At lunch, the menu features croissant sandwiches, hot entrees, and soups and salads. Dinner brings on such dishes as barbecued game hens, crab cakes, duck stir fry, seafood crepes, pastas, and ribeye steaks. A small wine list provides complements for main courses.

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Looking for light and tasty dishes with a quick turn-around time? Or perhaps a power lunch to close the deal? Here, you’ll find the right setting for either! An assortment of decors from casual and sporty to sophisticated and businesslike. You may also find the option of ordering take-out food.

 

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