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Carson's Creole Filet - Carson's on Main, Lexington, KY

Carson's on Main

4.8 (6536)
$30 and under
American
362 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 130 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    Main St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,536 people are saying

Carson's on Main 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    American

  • Central Kentucky

    Most Booked

  • Lexington

    Best Overall

  • Lexington

    Best Ambiance

  • Lexington

    Best Value

  • Lexington

    Hot spot

  • Lexington

    Lively

  • Lexington

    American

  • Lexington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carson's on Main is a beloved dining gem in Lexington, known for its "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "great atmosphere" and consistently "delicious" offerings, including the standout "Creole Chicken & Shrimp." With a "wonderful menu" catering to varied tastes, it's perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
6,536 Reviews
  1. Jessica

    Central Kentucky5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was delicious! So much to choose from . Bloody Mary was perfect!

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  2. Gail

    Indiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent southern comfort food. Highly recommended for brunch. Book ahead cause it gets busy. Service was excellent and portions were generous.

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  3. Denise

    Columbus9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location. Service was very good….friendly, attentive and great with suggestions. Food was good but not amazing. Have had better Old fashioned than “Carson’s famous Old Fashion”. Would go again but was not the “wow” I was expecting.

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  4. Jamie VIP

    Houston46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Filet was a perfect medium rare with great flavor, scallops were delicious (no grit in them). Bartender was excellent. A true gem of a restaurant.

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  5. Stephen VIP

    Central Kentucky11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at Carsons. Get the BBQ shrimp appetizer. Fantastic.

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  6. Jennifer

    Central Kentucky9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carson’s is always amazing and never disappoint! The food is always delicious (we highly recommend the ribs for an appetizer) and service is always amazing!

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  7. James

    Central Kentucky13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Carson's for my wife's birthday. We had been there before, but it's been a while. It really was a wonderful evening, and we'll definitely be going back. Service was excellent, and most of the food was outstanding (the one exception was the Grilled Romaine, which just wasn't as good as last time). Carson's is a great place, and I highly recommend it!

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  8. Joe VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal as always. The ribs were the bomb...along with the service

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  9. LauraM VIP

    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From Chicago - New to UK. Loved this place my son found by chance. We will be making it a go-to anytime we do family visits.

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  10. Deborah

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone told us to go to Carson’s. We arrived in Lexington late in the day so couldn’t make dinner so I made a reservation for brunch the next day. We were so pleased that it lived up to all the talk. Everything was so good.

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FAQs

Carson's on Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 309-3039.

Carson's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 6536 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 130 times today
Google Map for Carson's on Main

362 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main St.
  • 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
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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