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Lexington

Kentucky

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It's no secret that Southerners love food, and the Bluegrass Region has something to please everyone. Authentic Kentucky cuisine includes a mix of Irish, Native American, English and African influences.  Traditional Kentucky dishes include burgoo and the Kentucky Hot Brown. 

Burgoo is a stew made from a variety of ingredients that can include anything from mutton to lima beans and potatoes. The Kentucky Hot Brown is an open-faced turkey, ham and bacon sandwich smothered in Mornay sauce.  Surrounded by bourbon distilleries responsible for producing nearly all of the world’s supply, it is not hard to find bourbon in many of the dishes at local restaurants.

For traditional Bluegrass fare, there are several places in Lexington worth checking out, including deSha’s, Ramsey’s Diner and Winchell’s, to name a few. Each of these restaurants offers a unique atmosphere and a moderate price range.  From authentic Kentucky cuisine to down-home cooking, Lexington has it all.

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It's no secret that Southerners love food, and the Bluegrass Region has something to please everyone. Authentic Kentucky cuisine includes a mix of Irish, Native American, English and African influences.  Traditional Kentucky dishes include burgoo and the Kentucky Hot Brown. 

Burgoo is a stew made from a variety of ingredients that can include anything from mutton to lima beans and potatoes. The Kentucky Hot Brown is an open-faced turkey, ham and bacon sandwich smothered in Mornay sauce.  Surrounded by bourbon distilleries responsible for producing nearly all of the world’s supply, it is not hard to find bourbon in many of the dishes at local restaurants.

For traditional Bluegrass fare, there are several places in Lexington worth checking out, including deSha’s, Ramsey’s Diner and Winchell’s, to name a few. Each of these restaurants offers a unique…

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a la lucie
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a la lucie

159 N. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY  40507
859-252-5277

Delightfully quirky downtown restaurant with Parisian flair. Inventive Continental menu. Specialities: Bourbon Tabasco marinated pork chops, mixed shellfish casserole. Entrees $15 to $30 View Details

Alfalfa Restaurant
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Alfalfa Restaurant

141 East Main Street, Suite 190, Lexington, KY  40507
859-253-0014

This eatery has been "doing the veggie thing" since the 1970's. "Hoppin' John" and buckwheat pancakes are local favorites. View Details

Atomic Cafe
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Atomic Cafe

265 N. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY  40507
(859) 254-1969

Colorful, top-quality Caribbean restaurant. Conch fritters, coconut shrimp and jerk chicken are as lively as the crowd. Large outdoor dining spaces. View Details

Azur Restaurant & Patio
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Azur Restaurant & Patio

3070 Lakecrest Circle, Lexington, KY  40513
(859) 296-1007

Pleasing to the eye and palate. Diverse menu features steaks, seafood, rabbit, veal, duck and more. View Details

Bellini's
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Bellini's

115 West Main Street, Lexington, KY  40507
(859) 388-9583

Beautifully appointed eatery serving diverse, authentic Italian cuisine. Try the Penne alla Vodka e Panna Rosa. Entrees $22 to $30 View Details

Billy's Bar-B-Q, Inc.
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Billy's Bar-B-Q, Inc.

101 Cochran Road, Lexington, KY  40502
(859) 269-9593

Lexington's original purveyor of Western Kentucky-style hickory pit barbecue. Choose from pork, beef, mutton or chicken. Be sure and order some "dillickles". Entrees $9 to $19 View Details

Buddy's
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Buddy's

854 East High, Lexington, KY  40502
(859) 335-1283

From "sliders" to brie wontons: fun food at fabulous prices. Weekend brunches. Entrees $9 to $22 View Details

Cheapside Bar & Grill
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Cheapside Bar & Grill

131 Cheapside, Lexington, KY  40507
(859) 254-0046

With a Southwest dining room, Victorian pub and tropical patio, Cheapside has plenty of atmosphere(s)! A true downtown hot spot for happy hour. Entrees $6 to $19 View Details

deSha's
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deSha's

101 N Broadway, Lexington, KY  40507
859-259-3771

Located in a beautifully restored Victorian-style building, deSha's specialties include hot browns and cornbread. The Horse and Barrel Bar at deSha's was on the short list for bar of the year by "Whisky Magazine." View Details

Dudley's Restaurant
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Dudley's Restaurant

259 West Short, Lexington, KY  40507
(859) 252-1010

Award-winning restaurant in restored 19th-century school building with an excellent Continental menu and extensive wine list. Elegant dining room, cozy bar, outdoor patio. Entrees $16 to $32 View Details

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano & Bar
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Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano & Bar

4456 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY  40515
(859) 272-4269

Traditional and nouveau cuisine in a contemporary atmosphere. Try their Tira Misu, voted "Best Dessert in the Bluegrass." Entrees $17 to $32 View Details

Greentree Antiques and Tearoom
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Greentree Antiques and Tearoom

521 West Short Street, Lexington, KY  40507
(859) 455-9660

Luncheon tea at noon Wednesday through Saturday. Other times by appointment. Fine period furnishings for sale. Reservations required. Set menu $19.95 View Details

Jalapeno's
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Jalapeno's

1030 South Broadway, Lexington, KY  40504
(859) 281-5171

Tex-Mex classics plus inventive specials like Cochinita Pibel-roast pork with pickled red onions and beans. View Details

Jean Farris Winery and Bistro
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Jean Farris Winery and Bistro

6825 Old Richmond Road, Lexington, KY  40515
(859) 263-9463

A scenic drive down a country lane delivers you to the vineyards and a charming Bistro. The tasting salon is open Tuesday through Sunday. Entrees $20 to $30 View Details

Joe Bologna's
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Joe Bologna's

120 W. Maxwell Street, Lexington, KY  40508
(859) 252-4933

A Lexington institution since the 1970's. The place for sublime pizza and pasta favorites. The setting is a former Jewish temple, a heavenly counterpoint to the sinful breadsticks. Entrees $7.95 to $14 View Details

Jonathan at Gratz Park
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Jonathan at Gratz Park

120 W. Second Street, Lexington, KY  40507
(859) 252-4949

Redefined regional cuisine at historic Gratz Park Inn. Try the Sea Scallop Hot Browns for an appetizer. Elegant dining room, intimate bar. Entrees $21 to $36 View Details

Keeneland Track Kitchen
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Keeneland Track Kitchen

4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY  40510
(859) 254-3412

Eat a hearty country breakfast cafeteria style alongside jockeys and trainers. Open to the public seven days a week 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eggs cooked to order, grits, biscuits and gravy and more. View Details

Le Deauville
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Le Deauville

199 North Limestone Street, Lexington, KY  40507
(859) 246-0999

Sharing the name of Lexington's sister city, this charming restaurant brings authentic French cuisine downtown. Very chic! Entrees $19 to $34 View Details

Lynagh's Irish Pub
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Lynagh's Irish Pub

384 Woodland Avenue, Lexington, KY  40508
(859) 255-1292

Popular university watering hole that serves juicy burgers and substantial sandwiches. Entrees $5.25 to $8.95 View Details

Malone's
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Malone's

3347 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY  40502
(859) 335-6500

Casual yet upscale meat-lover's paradise. Filet mignon, prime rib, New York strip, ribeye, porterhouse cuts. Oscar's next door is Lexington's only seafood and piano bar. Wide selection of wines and cigars. Entrees $12 to $49 View Details

Marikka's Restaurant
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Marikka's Restaurant

411 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY  40503
(859) 275-1925

Authentic German food, from schnitzels to wursts, plus 500 types of beer. Parktake in billiards and darts after dinner. Entrees $6 to $12 View Details

Merrick Inn
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Merrick Inn

1074 Merrick Drive, 40502
(859) 269-5417

Prime beef, fresh seafood and fine wines in a classic Williamsburg setting. Southern fare with innovative nightly specials. Entrees $19 to $34 View Details

Metropol
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Metropol

307 West Short Street, Lexington, KY  40507
(859) 381-9493

This intimate restaurant featuring elegant upscale cuisine is housed in a charming white building dating back to 1822. The Canard A L'Orange is a favorite. Entrees $21 to $31 View Details

Natasha's Bistro
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Natasha's Bistro

112 Esplanade, Lexington, KY  40507
(859) 259-2754

Spacious urban bistro serving "New American" cuisine. Asian salads, pastas, stir frys, pizza, Bison Burgers and live entertainment! Entrees $10 to $20 View Details

Oasis Mediterranean Restaurant
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Oasis Mediterranean Restaurant

837 Chevy Chase Place, Lexington, KY  40502
(859) 269-6440

Middle Eastern fare spiced to perfection. Popular lunch buffet. The Oasis Platter for two is a favorite. Entrees $11.95 to $17 View Details

Paisano's Italian Ristorante
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Paisano's Italian Ristorante

2417 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY  40503
(859) 277-5321

Romantic Italian restaurant and lounge. Favorites: veal, seafood pasta and pizza. Entrees $8 to $18 View Details

Parkette Drive-In
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Parkette Drive-In

1230 New Circle Road, NE, Lexington, KY  40505
(859) 254-8723

An honest-to-goodness 1950's drive-in. The place for a double-decker burger "Kentucky Poor Boy" and tasty onion rings. Entrees $3 to $10 View Details

Pazzo's Pizza Pub
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Pazzo's Pizza Pub

385 South Limestone, Lexington, KY  40508
(859) 255-5125

Their calzones are outstanding. Sauces and dough made fresh daily, and 38 beers on tap. Right on the edge of UK's campus. Outdoor patio. Entrees $3 to $21 View Details

Portofino
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Portofino

249 East Main Street, Lexington, KY  40507
(859) 253-9300

Sophisticated downtown restaurant serving artful Italian cuisine. Outdoor patio. Entrees $18 to $37 View Details

Punjab II
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Punjab II

341 S Limestone, Lexington, KY  40508
(859) 243-0768

Aromatic curries and an amazing variety of breads await you at this casual Indian restaurant. Popular lunch buffet. Entrees $6.99 to $19 View Details

Ramsey's
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Ramsey's

496 E High Street, Lexington, KY  40507
859-259-2708

Ramsey's offers a variety of old-fashioned comfort foods. Its version of the hot brown was once voted "Best of the Bluegrass." View Details

Regatta Seafood & Grille
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Regatta Seafood & Grille

161 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington, KY  40503
(859) 273-7875

Some of the freshest seafood in town. Bottomless salad served with all entrees. Try the apple pie, chosen three times as Lexington's best. Entrees $8.99 to $39 View Details

Rossi's
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Rossi's

1060 Chinoe, Lexington, KY  40502
(859) 335-8788

Duck, veal, lamb, chicken, steak, pasta, seafood and a wide variety of salads. Rossi's does it all-with style. Entrees $12 to $36 View Details

Sam's Truck Stop
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Sam's Truck Stop

1973 Lexington Rd, Georgetown, KY  40324
(502) 863-5872

Take a tip from the locals: don't miss this! Hearty country cooking and scrumptious homemade pies. Close to the Kentucky Horse Park. Entrees $6 to $12 View Details

Sawyer's
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Sawyer's

325 West Main Street, Lexington, KY  40507
(859) 281-6022

Southern Living considers Jim Sawyer's burgers among the best! If you're really hungry, get the chili burger. Entrees $7.95 to $12.95 View Details

Stanley J's
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Stanley J's

3101 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, KY  40503
(859) 224-3354

Authentic New York deli fare. Corned beef, pastrami, potato salad and chicken salad. All entrees under $10 View Details

Stella's Kentucky Deli
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Stella's Kentucky Deli

143 Jefferson Street, Lexington, KY  40508
(859) 255-3354

Sandwiches, salads, soups, and desserts made by hand, in house, using fresh seasonal ingredients. All entrees under $8 View Details

Tachibana
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Tachibana

785 Newtown Court, Lexington, KY  40511
(859) 254-1911

Truly authentic Japanese cuisine. Excellent sushi. Try the yellowtail and spider rolls. View Details

The Garden Cafe
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The Garden Cafe

900 N. Broadway, Lexington, KY  40505
(859) 252-6837

Charming cafe overlooking the gardens of Flag Fork Herb Farm. Sandwiches, soups and desserts feature fresh-grown ingredients. Lunch only, Wednesday through Saturday. Entrees $8 to $10 View Details

Third Street Stuff and Coffee
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Third Street Stuff and Coffee

257 N. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY  40507
(859) 255-5301

Bustling boutique full of colorful, eccentric, fun, and creative merchandise. Café on site. $3.30 to $6.60 View Details

Tomo Restaurant
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Tomo Restaurant

848 E High Street, Lexington, KY  40502
(859) 269-9291

A sleek and stylish interior contributes to a memorable dining experience. THE place for Sushi lovers. Entrees $16 to $30 View Details

Winchell's
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Winchell's

348 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY  40503
859-278-9424

Another down-home restaurant is Winchell's. The chefs are graduates of the Culinary Institute of America and have worked with some of the best chefs in the world. Diners must try the tangy vinegar slaw! View Details

Wines on Vine
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Wines on Vine

400 Old Vine Street, Lexington, KY  40507
(859) 243-0017

Sandwiches and entrees. The Mediterranean Pasta is a favorite. Wine shop next door. View Details
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