Lexington

Restaurants

a la lucie

Renowned as one of Lexington's best restaurants, this intimate bistro has a style all its own. Deep green walls, bright red ceilings, and splashes of ... (more) ...

Alfalfa Restaurant

Known for vegetarian fare, this casual establishment near the UK also satisfies carnivores with its menu's wide-ranging scope. For more than a generat ... (more) ...

Asian Wind

Soft colors and muted lighting greet visitors to this pleasant restaurant, which has been serving great Asian dishes for more than a decade now. Culin ... (more) ...

Atomic Café

Tropical flair colors this lively restaurant, which sports bright interior murals and rhythmic Caribbean music. The cuisine follows suit, from crisp s ... (more) ...

Bella Notte

Evoking a Tuscan farmhouse, this inviting restaurant boasts plaster walls, rustic beams, touches of greenery and wrought iron, and even a life-sized " ... (more) ...

Bellini's

Stylish, much-loved Bellini's cultivates a faithful following, who appreciate its well-prepared fare and romantic ambience. Beneath a pressed-metal ce ... (more) ...

Billy's Hickory Pit Bar-B-Q

Simple and laid-back, this local joint takes pride in its Western Kentucky-style barbecue, which is slow-cooked pork shoulder, pulled from the bone, c ... (more) ...

Bombay Brazier

Superb Indian food is a welcome mainstay at Bombay Brazier, a locally owned place known for actively cooking food in a large skillet to avoid adding u ... (more) ...

Bourbon n' Toulouse

Brightly painted and adorned with bold art, this little eatery delivers classic Cajun fare at incredibly reasonable prices. Entrees ring up at $6 each ... (more) ...

Café on the Park

With expansive windows looking out on Triangle Park, this comfortable hotel restaurant attracts downtown professionals and folks frequenting Rupp Aren ... (more) ...

Cantuckee Diner

If you've got a hankering for good, old-fashioned comfort food, you'd be hard-pressed to find any better than that served at Cantuckee. Unpretentious ... (more) ...

Charlie Brown's Restaurant

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 have ... (more) ...

Coffee Times Coffee House

Hip and funky, this coffee house is one of Lexington's most established and is a terrific place to savor a cup of joe. Coffees are fresh-roasted in-ho ... (more) ...

Columbia Steak House

This restaurant, the flagship of the local chain, is a time-tested destination for a pleasant dinner, whether it be business-related or just among fri ... (more) ...

Common Grounds Coffee House

Housed in an historic brick building, this neighborhood coffee house attracts a wide mix of folks, from college students to professionals. The laid-ba ... (more) ...

Corky's Ribs & BBQ

Serving luscious Memphis-style barbecue, this much-loved chain knows just what taste buds want when it comes to hickory-smoked pork, beef, and chicken ... (more) ...

Courtyard Deli

Beneath green-and-tan-striped awnings, large windows look out on the old courthouse, an apt view given the interior's yesteryear leanings. Mosaic-tile ... (more) ...

deSha's

An historic building, right across from Triangle Park, sets the scene for this downtown mainstay, whose interior boasts a traditional, genteel Victori ... (more) ...

Dudley's

Occupying a one-time school house, this long-lived local favorite sits not far from either downtown or the UK campus and attracts a professional crowd ... (more) ...

Furlongs

A comfortable, perennial haunt for horse people, this Cajun restaurant pays tribute to the Bluegrass region's signature sport and to the owner's Louis ... (more) ...

Garden Café at Flag Fork Herb Farm

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 ... (more) ...

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

A favorite with locals, Giuseppe's sits just off busy Nicholasville Road, not far from Fayette Mall. Its comfortable setting is as pleasant as its acc ... (more) ...

Good Foods Market & Cafe

If you're concerned about how food is raised and the environment is maintained – or even if you just enjoy fresh, local ingredients – you'll like this ... (more) ...

Greentree Tearoom

Eminently elegant and a haven for "ladies who lunch," this well-received tearoom occupies a pale green brick cottage, complete with wrought iron fenci ... (more) ...

Holly Hill Inn Restaurant

Originally a self-sufficient farm house and country home, this estimable restaurant is one of the top regional spots for superb cuisine using fresh, l ... (more) ...