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1. Tony's of Lexington
4.8
Exceptional(5262)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Lexington
Booked 55 times today
Tony's of Lexington is the perfect mixture of an eclectic urban feel, traditional southern charm, and unparalleled service.(859) 955-TONY (8669)
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2. Frank and Dino's
4.8
Exceptional(1671)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Lexington
Booked 22 times today
FRANK AND DINO'SLEXINGTON, KENTUCKYTraditional fine Dining Italian Restaurant open for Lunch and Dinner reservations 7 days a week
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3. Dudley's on Short
4.8
Exceptional(2740)
Price: Expensive
• American • Lexington
Booked 20 times today
Dudley's Restaurant has been a mainstay on the Lexington dining scene since 1981. Centered in the heart of downtown Lexington, Dudley's offers delicious modern American cuisine with an award-winning wine list to match. Food Network has featured Dudley's for the classic Tournedos Maxwell and has been awarded "Best of the South" twice by Southern Living Magazine. Dudley's was recently awarded a Lifetime Achievement award from the KY Department of Agriculture for using KY Proud ingredients in Chef Bradley Hoffmann's globally inspired menus. Dudley's welcomes guests to enjoy dining in the more casual bar area, formal main dining room, or on the rooftop terrace.**Rooftop seating is per guest request, weather permitting, and availability is Wednesday-Sunday for Dinner Only
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4. ItalX
4.7
Exceptional(699)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Lexington
Booked 24 times today
ItalX, an avant-garde Italian restaurant, is now open for weekend lunch and dinner six days a week at City Center. The restaurant is located at 160 West Main Street. The team draws inspiration from Italy's emphasis on simple, fresh, quality ingredients and inspired hospitality in a warm and inviting space. A twist on traditional Italian fare, the menu will feature multiple scratch-made pastas, reimagined small plates, vegetarian and gluten-free offerings, and everyone's favorite desserts. Popular Italian dishes will be reinvented with elegant presentation. ItalX's bar program offers extensive Italian wines from all regions of 'the Boot' and an inventive cocktail list, backed by house-made ingredients and Italian liqueurs.
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5. Blue Heron Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(2216)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Lexington
Booked 20 times today
The Blue Heron Steakhouse is located in the thriving historic Jefferson Street corridor. We offer an excellent menu with steakhouse classics and modern Southern fare with specialties such as fresh oysters, the finest cuts of beef, shrimp and grits and more. Our restaurant started as a hand-crafted cocktail bar and consumer demand made it obvious that we needed to expand to a full-service kitchen. The Blue Heron is situated in a renovated home with exposed brick, a beautiful, locally crafted chandelier, a roaring two-sided fireplace in the colder months. Locally owned and loaded with character, The Blue Heron is a perfect setting for an intimate date, an evening with friends or simply a casual dinner while watching the game.
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6. Infinity: Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
4.5
Awesome(208)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lexington
Booked 14 times today
Infinity: A Rooftop Restaurant and Bar is a upscale urban retreat perched 8 stories above the city, offering an 180 degree view of downtown Lexington and an upscale yet inviting ambiance. The venue seamlessly blends contemporary elegance with a vibrant social atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings. The culinary experience features modern American cuisine, crafted seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques. Complementing dinner is a curated selection of handcrafted cocktails, each a fusion of premium spirits, house-made infusions, and fresh, unexpected flavors. Whether basking in the golden hues of sunset or sipping under a canopy of stars, Infinity Rooftop promises an unforgettable dining and drinking experience, where skyline views meet culinary excellence.
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7. 3Ten
4.7
Exceptional(62)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Lexington
Booked 4 times today
Celebrated Chef Jonathan Lundy and Certified Sommelier TJ Cox bring you 3TEN. Serving curated cuisine, cocktails, and wine. Intercontinental flavors add to the vibrant dining scene in downtown Lexington's West Short Street corridor. 3TEN is a destination where global flavors meet local charm with a rotating menu of small plates and shareable dishes. Guests can expect to find influential ingredients of Mediterranean, pan-Asian, and Latin American origins drawing from the duo’s 55+ years of combined experience in Lexington restaurants. Complementing Jonathan’s culinary whim, TJ’s extensive cocktail menu features interpretive concoctions of ingredients from botanicals to house-made cordials. A curated wine selection of varieties and regions worldwide plus luxury cocktail experiences will support the robust beverage program.
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8. Distilled on Jefferson
4.7
Exceptional(1800)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Lexington
Booked 12 times today
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.
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9. Lockbox at 21c Hotel
4.5
Awesome(1304)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Lexington
Booked 4 times today
Located in Lexington’s 21c Museum Hotel, Lockbox showcases a commitment to sourcing local, high-quality ingredients. Lockbox uses thoughtful yet simple preparations and cooking techniques in a contemporary brasserie setting. Designed by Deborah Berke Partners, the Lockbox space highlights historic features like original marble floors, decorative plaster details, large arched windows and even a historic safe deposit vault that is used for private dining.
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10. Nic & Norman's - Lexington
4.3
Awesome(815)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lexington
Booked 15 times today
As artists, we are passionate about creating special moments. Beyond the screen, we recognize that this often happens while enjoying a great meal in the company of family and friends. We are thrilled to have Lexington, Kentucky as our third location for Nic & Norman's.

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