The best restaurants in Lexington
61 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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PieTana
RestaurantsWhether you’re after a blistered brick-oven pie or just want a relaxed spot to sip something good, PieTana delivers. Slide in this week for…
PieTana
RestaurantsSushi Blue
RestaurantsSushi Blue is serving high quality sashimi, remarkable sushi rolls, and Asian inspired libations perfect for date nights, celebrations, or…
Sushi Blue
RestaurantsPasta Garage Italian Cafe
RestaurantsHousemade pasta dishes with carefully sourced ingredients served at the counter in a stylish venue.
Pasta Garage Italian Cafe
RestaurantsBella Notte
RestaurantsRustic Italian trattoria known for its wood-fire-grilled meats, freshly baked bread, pastas & wines.
Bella Notte
RestaurantsBar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.
Toku Revolving Sushi
RestaurantsCasual sushi bar featuring a conveyor belt that carries plates of rolls.
Toku Revolving Sushi
RestaurantsTekka Japanese Grill & Sushi Lexington KY
RestaurantsLively Japanese eatery with hibachi tables offering grilled meats & seafood plus sushi rolls.
Tekka Japanese Grill & Sushi Lexington KY
RestaurantsOsaka
RestaurantsSushi and Hibachi specialties in a casual eatery with a full bar and table service, plus lunch deals.
Osaka
RestaurantsHoneywood Restaurant
RestaurantsStylish restaurant featuring classic comfort dishes with modern flair, cocktails & patio seating.
Honeywood Restaurant
RestaurantsAgave & Rye Lexington Fayette
RestaurantsCasual bistro featuring a variety of tacos and gourmet toppings, plus a full-service bar featuring cocktails and burritos.
Agave & Rye Lexington Fayette
RestaurantsBlue Door Smokehouse
RestaurantsBusy BBQ joint serving smoked meats & classic sides in a no-frills, counter-serve setting.
Blue Door Smokehouse
RestaurantsZen Sushi and Sake
RestaurantsCasual, low-key Japanese eatery offering a selection of sushi & sake in a laid-back setting.
Zen Sushi and Sake
RestaurantsJoe Bologna's Restaurant
RestaurantsItalian joint presenting specialty pizzas, pasta & subs in a former Jewish temple dating from 1891.
Joe Bologna's Restaurant
RestaurantsAgave & Rye Lexington Square
RestaurantsVibrant restaurant chain serving tacos, burritos and eclectic cocktails in a modern cafe.
Agave & Rye Lexington Square
RestaurantsCastle Farm at The Kentucky Castle
RestaurantsKentucky farm-to-table eatery situated in a sprawling replica of a European castle.
Castle Farm at The Kentucky Castle
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsWings chain featuring classic and spicy flavors like lemon pepper, plus hand-cut fries.
Wingstop
RestaurantsCrust Pizzeria & Bar
RestaurantsUpscale pizzeria known for house-crafted pies and pastas, plus a patio and cocktails.
Crust Pizzeria & Bar
RestaurantsCafe Patachou Fritz Farm
RestaurantsEclectic daytime plates served with fair-trade coffees & wine or beer in bright, trendy digs.
Cafe Patachou Fritz Farm
RestaurantsSedona Taphouse
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly eatery, serving steaks, seafood and burgers, along with a selection of craft beers.
Sedona Taphouse
RestaurantsFrank & Dino's
RestaurantsSouthern Italian fare is featured at this cozy eatery with late-night hours, a full bar, and a kids' menu.
Frank & Dino's
RestaurantsFiddletree Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsSeasonal menus at a trendy yet casual eatery serving cocktails, burgers and brunch.
Fiddletree Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsDV8 Kitchen - Broadway
RestaurantsBustling, daytime eatery providing breakfast & lunch eats, plus baked goods in an informal setting.
DV8 Kitchen - Broadway
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsSlim Chickens
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides & desserts served in jars.
Slim Chickens
RestaurantsGiuseppe's Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsTime-tested, white-tablecloth Italian fixture with live jazz in the lounge along with Sunday brunch.
Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsPARLOUR Pizza + Pints
RestaurantsCasual, sports-friendly pizzeria, serving pies and smoked wings (gluten-free options available), plus craft beer and cocktails.
PARLOUR Pizza + Pints
RestaurantsShake Shack Lexington
RestaurantsHip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Shake Shack Lexington
Restaurantsgirlsgirlsgirls Burritos
RestaurantsBurritos, quesadillas, and nachos are served at this casual restaurant with a dog-friendly patio and a full bar.
girlsgirlsgirls Burritos
RestaurantsDrake's Lexington
RestaurantsEatery & bar serving craft beers, burgers, sushi & pub grub in a lively, contemporary space.
Drake's Lexington
RestaurantsCorto Lima
RestaurantsImaginative, eclectic Latin-inspired dishes by an acclaimed chef in a cozy space.
Corto Lima
RestaurantsEpping's on Eastside
RestaurantsRefined eatery serving steak and brunch, plus seafood dishes.
Epping's on Eastside
RestaurantsCity Barbeque
RestaurantsCounter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.
City Barbeque
RestaurantsOsaka • Japanese Restaurant | Boston Rd
RestaurantsCasual, contemporary Japanese spot with sushi bar seating for sashimi, maki & cooked entrees.
Osaka • Japanese Restaurant | Boston Rd
RestaurantsJeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington
RestaurantsPrime steak cuts, sushi & a vast choice of whiskeys in an upscale dining space with chandeliers.
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington
RestaurantsGolden Flame Hot Wings
RestaurantsNo-frills eatery serving up chicken wings with a selection of sauces, plus renowned garlic fries.
Golden Flame Hot Wings
RestaurantsTed's Montana Grill
RestaurantsOld West-style steakhouse chain known for its burgers & chops made from bison.
Ted's Montana Grill
RestaurantsRoosters
RestaurantsOutpost of a casual chain serving American comfort food & specializing in chicken wings.
Roosters
RestaurantsPaisano's Italian Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsTraditional pizza & red-sauce classics top the menu of this family-run joint with a full bar.
Paisano's Italian Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsCook Out
RestaurantsBranch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.
Cook Out
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsHot chicken chain spot known for spicy burgers, tenders, seasoned fries and a range of heat levels.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsBeau's Cafe
RestaurantsCasual eatery for fresh breakfast and brunch eats, including pancakes and biscuits.
Beau's Cafe
RestaurantsDoubleH BBQ
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering brisket, ribs, and pulled pork sandwiches, as well as beer and wine.
DoubleH BBQ
RestaurantsSutton's Family Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsComfortable eatery with a menu of Italian & American fare, plus a bar offering drinks & bar eats.
Sutton's Family Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsBRU Burger Bar Lexington
RestaurantsVibrant eatery with patio seating, featuring a variety of specialty burgers & craft brews on tap.
BRU Burger Bar Lexington
RestaurantsDrake's Leestown
RestaurantsCasual, open-plan eatery serving burgers, pizza, tacos and other American fare alongside sushi, beer and cocktails in a sports-bar…
Drake's Leestown
RestaurantsPies & Pints - Lexington, KY
RestaurantsPizzeria chain offering an array of craft beers, plus specialty pizzas, salads & sandwiches.
Pies & Pints - Lexington, KY
RestaurantsJ. Render's Southern Table & Bar
RestaurantsHearty plates of BBQ & comfort eats, plus cocktails are the draw at this casual eatery with a patio.
J. Render's Southern Table & Bar
RestaurantsMichikusa Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual fixture featuring a menu of traditional dishes from Japan.
Michikusa Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsMinglewood
RestaurantsEasygoing, warm stop serving Southern style comfort cuisine with global influences plus drinks.
Minglewood
RestaurantsGoodfellas Pizzeria - Mill Street
RestaurantsHefty slices of NY-style pizza, plus calzones & sub sandwiches are on offer at this casual joint.
Goodfellas Pizzeria - Mill Street
RestaurantsSonny's BBQ
RestaurantsLong-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.
Sonny's BBQ
RestaurantsBear & The Butcher
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery specializing in burgers, tacos and chicken wings, along with craft beer, cocktails and wine.
Bear & The Butcher
RestaurantsCarson's Food & Drink - On Main
RestaurantsHip speakeasy with TVs and outdoor seating serving pub grub with a twist and creative cocktails.
Carson's Food & Drink - On Main
RestaurantsThe Barn Door Grill and Bar
RestaurantsCasual breakfast and lunch spot for farm-fresh fare including burgers and sandwiches.
The Barn Door Grill and Bar
RestaurantsTortilleria Y Taqueria Ramirez
RestaurantsAn array of classic Mexican dishes in a chill space with traditional decor & ample booth seating.
Tortilleria Y Taqueria Ramirez
RestaurantsJosie's Restaurant
RestaurantsBreakfast mainstay serving pancakes, cheese grits & other American eats, as well as lunch & dinner.
Josie's Restaurant
RestaurantsRed State BBQ
RestaurantsDown-home stop for smoked meat with Memphis-, Texas- & Carolina-style sauces & comfort-food sides.
Red State BBQ
RestaurantsRoosters
RestaurantsOutpost of a casual chain serving American comfort food & specializing in chicken wings.
Roosters
RestaurantsRosati's Pizza
RestaurantsItalian chain eatery featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.
Rosati's Pizza
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