Guidebook for Lexington
Food Scene
Great French Bistro and Bar. Sidewalk seating available with great atmosphere.
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Le Deauville
199 N LimestoneGreat French Bistro and Bar. Sidewalk seating available with great atmosphere.
Distilled at The Sire
157 Jefferson StExcellent higher end dining.
Columbia Steak House
201 N LimestoneGreat comfort food with and "old school" steakhouse vibe.
Third Street Stuff
257 N LimestoneExcellent coffee house, with a funky vibe.
doodles breakfast and lunch
262 N LimestoneExcellent spot for breakfast. Nearby.
Lockbox
167 W Main StExcellent dining located within this boutique museum hotel (21c).
Tony's of Lexington
401 W Main StA high end steakhouse. Expect to pay, but it's worth it.
A Lexington dining tradition. Located right across from the town pavilion.
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Dudley's On Short
259 W Short StA Lexington dining tradition. Located right across from the town pavilion.
Lexington Diner
841 Lane Allen RdExcellent, locally sourced foods.
Great, locally sourced foods. Great for vegetarian dishes. I love this spot for breakfast.
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Alfalfa
141 E Main StGreat, locally sourced foods. Great for vegetarian dishes. I love this spot for breakfast.
Dad's Favorites Deli
820 Lane Allen RdGreat lunch
National Provisions
710 National AveExcellent French dining.
Table Three Ten
310 W Short StGreat food- cheese, and meat boards, wine
Voted one of the top 100 restaurants in the country (2016).
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middle fork kitchen bar
1224 Manchester StVoted one of the top 100 restaurants in the country (2016).
Drinks & Nightlife
Lexington Beerworks
213 N LimestoneCraft beer on tap.
Great nightlife. If you are looking for a place to dance at the end of the evening, this is your spot.
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Soundbar
208 S LimestoneGreat nightlife. If you are looking for a place to dance at the end of the evening, this is your spot.
I love their burgers. Small, hipster vibe, with excellent food.
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Sidebar Grill
147 N LimestoneI love their burgers. Small, hipster vibe, with excellent food.
Molly Brooke's Irish Bar
109 N LimestoneA great Irish Bar- nearby spot for a drink.
Wonderful atmosphere on the top floor of a building in the center of downtown.
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Skybar
269 W Main StWonderful atmosphere on the top floor of a building in the center of downtown.
West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th StLocally brewed craft beer.
Everything Else
Sorella Gelateria
591 W Short StDelicious gelato awaits you, right next door.
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine StUK basketball, concerts, events
The besting in Thoroughbred racing! If you are here in April or October, Keeneland is a MUST!
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Keeneland Race Track station
The besting in Thoroughbred racing! If you are here in April or October, Keeneland is a MUST!
Spalding's Bakery
760 Winchester RdSeriously good donuts
Arts & Culture
Great historic theater. Usually showing the best indie and classic films, as well as larger productions.
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Kentucky Theatre
214 E Main StGreat historic theater. Usually showing the best indie and classic films, as well as larger productions.