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Carson's Filet Medallions - Carson's Food & Drink, Lexington, KY

Carson's Food & Drink

4.8
4.8
5239 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Carson's Food & Drink features new and exciting chef-driven recipes and cocktails that combine rustic refinement with classic Kentucky elegance in a casual, yet comfortable atmosphere.

One of Lexington Kentucky's finest restaurants; Multi Year Winner of OpenTable's "Diners' Choice" (2017,18,19,20,21,22) and included in RestaurantNews 'Top 100 Restaurants in America 2018'.

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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 190 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 309-3039
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    Eastern Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,239 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Overall

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Food

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Value

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for brunch

  • Central Kentucky

    American

  • Central Kentucky

    Most Booked

  • Lexington

    Best Overall

  • Lexington

    Best Food

  • Lexington

    Best Service

  • Lexington

    Best Ambiance

  • Lexington

    Best Value

  • Lexington

    Great for brunch

  • Lexington

    Hot spot

  • Lexington

    Lively

  • Lexington

    American

  • Lexington

    Most Booked

5,239 Reviews
  1. DennisD

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was exceptional. On top of everything and would be happy to have her every time. Excellent food choice.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Carson’s! Makes my girls panties slide off in the parking lot !

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  3. Debbie

    Naples

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love the atmosphere at Carson’s!! And the people who work there are awesome!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Danielle was absolutely wonderful and deserves a raise and her next requested day off PAID!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    First time at Carson’s last night for dinner. The atmosphere and food were exceptional, the service we received however was subpar. Our server barely checked on us, we waited a very, very long time for him to come back to our table throughout the meal. It took ages to get our check.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great venue wonderful service diverse menu highly recommend

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always exceptional food and service! Warm atmosphere and excellent drinks as well!

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  8. JamesC

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a first but not last dining experience at Carson’s. It was our anniversary and we had heard good things about the food and service. Our food was delicious and the service was great. We would highly recommend Carson’s.

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  9. BlueHat

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    The patio was so loud we couldn't hear each other talking from a foot away. Our server didn't take our order until we'd been sitting and waiting for 20 minutes and even then I had to wave him over. He came back 15 minutes later because he forgot to write down the temp for our steaks. We ordered medium and they came out medium rare. Overall disappointing.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was not my first visit to Carson’s and it was still a great experience. I was disappointed that although there were numerous open tables and I had a reservation. I was given a high top. The service was excellent. I had the fried chicken and my husband had a steak we both thought they could’ve benefited from additional seasoning. Overall the food was good. We enjoyed drinks and dessert which were excellent as well. I will definitely return.

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  11. MaxQ

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have eaten here many times and once again everything was just great Maybe this time the steak wasn’t as perfect as usual. Still very good but just a little tough and overcooked. Service was great.

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  12. DeeR

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great lunch! Never disappoints and wait staff is mature and knowledgeable!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was amazing. Our server was a little bluhhhh and not very tentative. I would’ve spent another $50 in drinks had she asked. I sat without w drink more than I had a drink. Still tipped her well. Maybe just a bad day!

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  14. GreggQ

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. Had the nachos as an appetizer and they were fantastic. The noise level was high which made it hard to visit during the meal.

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  15. Leesha

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about the experience was stellar. And our server, Julia was the best!!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I think this is the best restaurant in Lexington. Our food and service was amazing!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and ambiance was excellent. Service was top notch.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The nachos were great!! Beer cheese & pretzel was tasty! The sweet & spicy ribs are huge & good. The blueberry cheesecake ice-cream is so good!! I love Carson’s!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The creole chicken and shrimp is possibly the best thing I have ever eaten. Keep making amazing food.

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  20. JamieG

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’d eat here everyday, if I could. 10 out of 10 recommend.

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  21. LexFoodie

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating my birthday, Carson’s is always a treat. My son and I both had filet and it was perfectly cooked…mine was on a bed of grits. He wanted the barrel filet, telling us later it was the best steak he has ever had. We had a slice of the triple chocolate cake with raspberry sauce for dessert, and of course it disappeared. Our server, Ashlin, took wonderful care of us. Looking forward to the next time!

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  22. CaroleO

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great evening. The food was amazing. The waitress was fantastic!

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  23. Lisap

    Adelaide

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent atmosphere, great service, good food. You must make it a point to dine here.

    1 person found this helpful

  24. Patty

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal, waitress and ambiance were great. The only negative is the appetizers are very pricey.

    1 person found this helpful

  25. LynnG

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So far I have never been disappointed with the food or the price,

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Waitress was very patient with us! My party of three had not seen each other in a long time and did a lot of chatting before ordering. Ambiance is lovely. I usually enjoy all the food. This visit, I got the soft shell crab salad. It was a little too spicy for my taste. Still one of my favorite restaurants in Lexington!

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  27. AngieH

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ribs and burger!! Favorite restaurant in Lexington. Wonderful service as always!!

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  28. Anf1fan

    Louisville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carson’s is always on point. Great food, great service, diverse menu… cheers :)

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  29. SusR

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit and it was wonderful. The food (we had smoked salmon bruschetta, shrimp and grits, shrimp and chicken and grits, and Derby pie) was excellent and plentiful. Our server, Lauren, was exceptional and the other servers who brought out the drinks and food were great, too. The speakeasy decor and music provided a great ambience.

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  30. Casondra

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Carson’s! Every time we go it’s amazing. The service is always great and the food is excellent. It’s very loud in there - especially if there is a UK game on, but it’s well worth it!

    1 person found this helpful

  31. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very professsional staff. We had a party of 13 and they knocked it out of the park. Awesome recommendations and service!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    Great service. Bar tender needs some tutelage on a Long Island ice tea. Tasted nothing like a LIIT is supposed to taste. Food was delicious though.

    1 person found this helpful

  33. SarahR

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow!! We drive 2.5 hours to eat here. We made reservations 6 weeks ahead of time for black Friday. Our first time was in April of 2023 and we decided to come back for Thanksgiving. When we were there this week we went twice. Best food, best service and friendly. Kyle rocks. Thanks we will be back and to your new place can't wait. Thanks

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  34. KyMama

    Louisville

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as always! Food, ambiance, service…all amazing!

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  35. JohnnyHotSauce

    Oklahoma City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch. Tony our waiter took great care of us.

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  36. Jerryc

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Clearly one of the best restaurants overall in Lexington, if not the best!

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  37. SharonD

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful dinner for two couples. Food and drinks were delicious and we enjoyed the ambience

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our first experience at Carson’s. The food and service was great!

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  39. TFLEX

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and good service Very good dining experience

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The medallions with scallops were phenomenal, as was the grilled brie…and the chocolate martini!!

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FAQs

Carson's Food & Drink is rated 4.8 stars by 5239 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 190 times today
Google Map for Carson's Food & Drink

362 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Eastern Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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