Restaurants in Versailles, Lexington and Midway you may enjoy
For local casual dining, there is a small quaint café (Melissa's Cottage Café) with Sinatra style music in the background that is walking distance from the Inn. It has "home style" food that is enjoyed by many. Veggies, homemade pot pie, roast and mashed potatoes, etc., and a long list of deserts. There is also an American Grill/Sports Bar restaurant called Riccardos. Located in an old train depot that is less than a mile away on Main Street that has ribs, burgers, salads and a good Shepherd Pie.
There is Napa Prime, with gourmet burgers and salads, fish tacos, dinners, and great service. Setting is small but food is very good and servers are friendly.
There is also Addies at Woodford Inn that has a good lunch or dinner. They have a small, quaint, separate bar as well.
All restaurants serve wine and beer daily if desired.
The first fine dining restaurants recommended are in Midway, scenic 12 minutes away. They are locally owned with award winning chefs. All the restaurants that we recommend at this link are locally owned.
*Heirloom in quaint, artsy little Midway, 12-15 minutes away is a favorite with Elise and our guests for lunch or dinner! Midway is a fun place to explore with gift shops, antique shops, boutiques, and a wonderful men’s clothier
(Crittenden’s). Everything on the menu at Heirloom is delicious and the service is great. Gourmet style food with emphasis on fresh and local. www.heirloommidway.com
Asterisks below are by ones that I especially enjoy. But all listed are good. ~Elise
Dudley's Restaurant
(Locally owned, fine dining in historic, lovely downtown Lexington location) Has wonderful rooftop dining in season. The rooftop garden was beautifully designed by award winning horticulturist Jon Carloftis.259 West Short Lexington, KY 40507
859-252-1010
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Now open in their new location, Dudley's Restaurant offers adventurous continental entrees, a good wine list and cozy bar in an elegant setting. A local favorite for lunch and dinner.
Tony's of Lexington
Located on The Square
401 West Main Street Lexington, Kentucky 40507.
859-243-0210
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At Tony’s, we use USDA Prime beef and the freshest seafood brought in daily. This is the place where traditional steakhouse fare shares a table with innovative cuisine. We offer easy access to a relaxing, great time.
Coles
735 Main St. Lexington, KY 40507
859-266-9000
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COLES 735 MAIN features a menu full of local inspiration and world-class fare; every dish is hand crafted like a fine piece of art. Lexington-born Executive Chef Cole Arimes showcases reinvented American classics, global flavors, and eclectic artisan dishes.