DINING IN LEXINGTON:
Below are just a few of the excellent dining choices Lexington has to offer. All with the exception of Tony's and Jeff Ruby are locally owned:
Dudley’s on Short: Dudley's is a 35-year-old mainstay of fine dining in downtown Lexington. Located in a historic Bank Building, it is a favorite for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Chosen Best Restaurant in the South by Southern Living in 2017 and 2019.
www.dudleysonshort.com259 W. Short St., Lexington (859) 252-1010
Has rooftop dining but must ask for it when you arrive already with a reservation. Limited seating.
Carson’s Food & Drink: Winner of 2018 Diner’s Choice Award. Across from Thoroughbred Square, rustic setting with a Bluegrass atmosphere. Live jazz on weekends. Fun. Upbeat. Great food and service.
www.carsonsfoodanddrink.com362 Main St., Lexington (859) 309-3039
Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano & Bar: Lexington's favorite Italian restaurant.
www.giuseppeslexington.com4456 Nicholasville Rd., Lexington (859) 272-4269 or (859) 272-4053
Malone’s: Always a favorite of our guests for steaks! Casual yet upscale meat-lovers paradise! Malone’s also has sushi, pasta, and fish and poultry dishes.
www.bluegrasshospitality.com 3735 Palomar Centre Dr., Lexington (859) 977-2620
Tony’s of Lexington: Located on The Square in Lexington, Tony’s is a classic American Steakhouse. Fine dining. Valet parking. White table cloths. Romantic.
www.tonysoflexington.com401 W. Main St., Lexington (859) 955-8669
Distilled on Jefferson Street: Chef Mark Wombles describes their menu as "elevated Southern cuisine, removing unnecessary ingredients from fine dining!" His other restaurant is Heirloom in Midway.
www.opentable.sg/r/distilled-on-jefferson-lexington157 Jefferson St., Lexington (859) 255-0002
The Merrick Inn: A Lexington institution for 40 years. By reservation only. Fine southern cuisine, known for their fried chicken and banana peppers.
www.themerrickinn.com 1074 Merrick Drive Lexington, Kentucky 40502 Telephone: (859) 269-5417
Jeff Ruby's: The Jeff Ruby Experience is about excellence. It is captured in the quality of the food, the energy, and elegance of the atomosphere, the impeccability of service, and the overall dining experience.
www.jeffruby.com/lexington
101 West Vine Street Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 554-7000