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Distilled on Jefferson, Lexington, KY

Distilled on Jefferson

4.7
4.7
1793 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
157 Jefferson St, Lexington, KY 40508

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
From award-winning Heirloom Restaurant in Midway, Ky stems Distilled Restaurant and Bourbon Bar. Chef Mark Wombles and team specialize in farm-to-table fare, incorporating an artful and elevated approach to southern cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere. The establishment removes all unnecessary ingredients from fine dining, leaving only the artistic expression food.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 255-0002
  • Website
    http://www.distilledonjefferson.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Distilled on Jefferson can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Location
    157 Jefferson St, Lexington, KY 40508
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Ben Lacy plays every Tuesday in our lounge from 7 pm to 9 pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    $75.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    We are only offering a Mother's Day Brunch menu for $75 per person.

Menu

Distilled on Jefferson's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,793 people are saying

Distilled on Jefferson reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Distilled on Jefferson offers "fantastic food and staff" with consistently "excellent service." Known for its "amazing she crab soup" and "wonderful Brussels sprout appetizer," this restaurant is a "favorite Lexington spot" for many. The ambiance is "lovely," particularly the cozy bar area. Despite occasional noise, it's "highly recommended" for a memorable dining experience.

1,793 Reviews

  1. Gordon

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time to dine at Distilled and it was excellent. Friendly and efficient waitress and the food and drinks were terrific. The only glitch was that my wife’s ravioli was served cold. However, the waitress handled it well and a fresh hot dish was quickly served. We ate in the new sun room and it was so noisy at times we couldn’t hear each other at our table. 

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  2. Mariam

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local spot! Highly recommend. The burger is phenomenal 👌

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  3. Stephen

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best places in Lexington. All of our food was fabulous, especially the oysters and the calamari appetizers we had. Great drinks too. Service was absolutely perfect. Not too pushy but always there and gave great recommendations. Recommend highly.

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  4. Audrey

    Louisville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Distilled is always a good choice. Targeted selection of good meat and fish, great sides as well. Impeccable service.

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  5. laura

    Louisville41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Service was great. Acoustics were terrible. Table of 7 and totally impossible to hear anyone unless you were seated next to them. Ceiling sound boards would be an improvement.....Or go in pairs!!

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  6. Blake

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, incredible! Top three favorites in LEXINGTON, no doubt! As a well traveled chef and restaurant proprietor, exceeds expectations every time!

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  7. Dustin VIP

    Louisville29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Distilled is one of my all time favorite places to have dinner . We arrived early for our reservation but we welcomed to set at the bar in which we had cocktails while we waited . The table placement that we were given was perfect, the service was exceptional along with the appetizers & food. 10/10 will always return to one of my all time favorite places to dine .

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  8. Kristi

    Charleston8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good, especially the crab cakes.

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  9. Kristine

    Louisville31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very busy night so the noise was a little high, but we had no trouble listening to each other. Food was great.

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  10. Nick VIP

    Fort Lauderdale30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite Lexington restaurants. Always spot on with both food and service. Solid.

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Distilled on Jefferson is rated 4.7 stars by 1793 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Distilled on Jefferson

157 Jefferson St, Lexington, KY 40508

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Ben Lacy plays every Tuesday in our lounge from 7 pm to 9 pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.distilledonjefferson.com/
  • Phone number
    (859) 255-0002
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Distilled on Jefferson can accommodate all your special event needs.

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