Wine & Dine
Wine & Dine
Since September 24–25, 2026 falls on the University of Kentucky's Family Weekend, with a home football game bringing thousands of visitors to town, Lexington restaurants will be busier than usual — and reservations will go quickly.
We strongly encourage you to make your dining reservations as soon as possible, especially for dinner on Thursday and Friday evenings, to ensure you get a table. Below are some of our recommended restaurants.
Please make your reservations early!
Bourbon on Rye | 115 W. Main Street | $$
Budda Lounge | 109 N. Mill Street | Sushi | $$
Carson’s Food & Drink | 362 E. Main Street | American | $$$
Corto Lima | 101 Short Street | Latin-inspired | $$
Dudley’s on Short | 259 Short Street | Fine Dining | $$
Frank & Dino’s | 271 Short Street | Italian | $$$
Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint | 155 N. Limestone | .2 mile | Burgers | $$
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse | 1014 W. Vine Street | Steak house | $$$$
Le Deauville | 199 N. Limestone | French | $$$
Nic & Norman’s | 135 W. Main Street | American | $$
Sidebar Grill | 147 Limestone | Burgers | $
Tony’s of Lexington | 401 Main Street| Steak house | $$$
Coles 735 Main | 735 E Main Street | Fine Dining | $$$
Merrick Inn | 1074 Merrick Drive | Southern Fare | $$$
OBC Kitchen | 3373 Tates Creek Road | Gastropub | $$$
Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano | 4456 Nicholasville Road | Italian | $$$
Bella Cafe and Grille | 2200 War Admiral Way | American | $$
Carson's at Andover | 3450 Todds Rd | American | $$$
Malone's | 1920 Pleasant Ridge Dr | Steakhouse | $$$
Drake's | 1880 Pleasant Ridge Dr | American | $$
Local Taco | 1916 Pavilion Way | Mexican | $
Tachibana | 785 Newtown Ct | Japanese | $$
Sedona Taphouse | 1950 Newtown Pike | American | $$
Bluegrass Bistro | 1800 Newtown Pike (located inside the Marriott) | American Southern | $$
Grounded All Day Café | 106 Burke Rd | Breakfast | $
Lexington Distillery District | 1228 Manchester Street | 1.6 miles
The Distillery District is a revitalized piece of Lexington history and home to the recently renovated James E. Pepper Distillery, as well as two modern bourbon distilleries, bars, breweries, restaurants, music venues, independent retailers, and more. With so many options in such a lively area, it’s no wonder that the Distillery District has quickly become one of Lexington’s most exciting hotspots.