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

Carson's Food & Drink

4.8
4.8
5034 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

7:00 PM


Booked 112 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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 5,034 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Overall

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Food

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Value

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for brunch

  • Central Kentucky

    Hot spot

  • 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

5,034 Reviews
  1. AlexisWibb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was amazing, our waiter was super helpful & quick! Overall we had a great experience!

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  2. StaceyD

    Baltimore

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carson’s is great in every way. A menu that will make everyone happy. Quality and portions are great. Service is perfect

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  3. PaigeB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We had a wonderful evening for dinner. We were seated by open windows beside the road, so it was on the louder end. However, our waitress did a fabulous job. She was attentive and also gave us freedom ti be at the table and chat without being rushed. Everyone enjoyed their food too!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! It was amazing. I will definitely return on my next trip.

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  5. DanielleL

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, drinks and outstanding customer service! Beautiful atmosphere! Highly recommend!

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  6. Lauren

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    We both got steaks which came with a salad and for a side salad it was tiny compared to other restaurants. Also I ordered my steak medium rare and it definitely came out rare. Other than that the food was awesome as well as the glass of Cabernet. We were there celebrating a birthday and we were kind of disappointed they did not bring out a desert as we specified we were celebrating a birthday on the reservation. Only other complaint is that we wish they gave us bread for our meal especially since it is a decently expensive restaurant. Overall it was still a great experience and we would like to come back and try some other food on the menu.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All ways great! Great Food! Great Atmosphere! Go!

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  8. Suzanne7

    West Virginia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    One of my favorite places in Lexington. Had dinner on a Monday night; it was packed. Might want to add wait staff, as the seemed light on help. Food arrived in a timely fashion, but I had to wait at least 15 minutes for my drink to come. Would have been easier to have walked over to the bar and gotten it myself.

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  9. Pookie

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We've been here a few times and the food and service are consistently great. The food is cooked to perfection and the portions are good. The menu provides lots of variety for all types of eating choices. We were seated in the area close to the road and the windows were opened, which made it a bit noisy with traffic. I asked for a little more gravy for my potatoes and I was charged $2 for about ~2 tablespoons, which I thought was excessive. The service was great. I would highly recommend.

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  10. Frank

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food is as great as always and service is top notch

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  11. CarrieA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere! We will definitely be back!

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  12. KpReview

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Our server was pretty absent. He was nice just not attentive. My husband was going to ask for hot sauce, but we didn't see our server from the time he dropped off the salads (before the meal) until we were ready for the check (after the meal). Never refilled my drink either. It was actually pretty disappointing considering the quality of this restaurant.

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  13. Cuse

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our 4th time to Lexington and 4th time to Carson’s. Food is great, ambience as good and people so friendly. One of my favorite restaurants and i eat a lot across the world.

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  14. TrishS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Daniel our waiter was awesome. Would ask to be seated with him again when come

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  15. Janza

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Delicious food, lively atmosphere, fun cocktails. Would return

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  16. Basil

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food in an awesome environment. Our waiter was great too, great service.

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  17. JDSx2

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Busy place with a lot of energy! We had challenges with our server. He forgot our order a couple times and we waited exceptionally long periods to receive drinks and our food. Food was decent. We went to visit our daughter at UK and it was so loud, we were yelling at one another. If you wanted to have cocktails or meals at a bar with someone one on one, might be worth a shot.

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  18. JamesB

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Food was very good. It took a while to get our food as it was very busy. However, most nicer restaurants allow for a leisurely meal.

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  19. AprilF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Carson's to celebrate Bentley's 13th birthday. Our server went above and beyond to make him feel special. Appreciate that so much.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food !

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  21. trishaw

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was amazing. Parking was a little difficult but no big deal The overall ambience was great. Our server was very knowledgeable. The food was worth every penny. What a wine list. So many choices. We'll definitely be back.

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  22. MichaelW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This speakeasy was a great place. Somewhat loud at times because of the outdoor nature. Food was very good. Presentation, taste & cooked to perfection steaks were great. Will most definitely come back again

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  23. Penny

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The field greens and spinach salad with salmon is absolutely outstanding! Service was excellent.

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  24. TinaC

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were visiting from Pennsylvania and we ended up going to brunch there and had such a good experience we went back the next day for dinner. Olivia & Lauren were both wonderful!! The food presentation and quality was amazing! We will be back! Thank you for a great experience!

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  25. MICHAELC

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food in town!! A must place to eat. Best food

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  26. Kevingbh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Super food. Made appt because brunch is packed. There is reason they are number one in Lexington.

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  27. EricL

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and great atmosphere, this was our third time visiting and as always it was great!!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best dining experiences I’ve had lately. Food and service were awesome! I highly recommend Carson’s!!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My all time favorite place to dine in Lexington! The Prime Rib Nachos and a Peach Bellini are a must!

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  30. StephanieC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Carson’s! The food is always delicious and the service is top notch! This is our favorite place to celebrate!!

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  31. TrinaW

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Appetizer was great, steak and all entrees were great, good drinks, and great desert

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  32. Jkelly

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was wonderful! Food was outstanding and our server was great!

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  33. DoreneB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The weather was nice for outside dining but the noise level made it hard to hear each other at the table.

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  34. JenniferA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious. Everything we tried was amazing, pretzel with beer cheese, fried chicken, and banana bourbon bread pudding. Will make it a stop every time we visit

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  35. Susan

    Louisville

    119 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great food. It is a little loud but if I sit in a booth, it is enjoyable. The menu has a great selection of inexpensive, moderate, and expensive which suits everyone.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would fly there from LA just for the food! Incredible Ribs 10/10 honestly and the Mac N Cheese with pork belly is amazing!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food amazing people always come here while I’m in Lexington

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our 70th birthday today..our waitress was the best !

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  39. joen

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were there, celebrating our one year anniversary, the food, and the service was excellent. The drink was really good, the noise level was a bit loud, but it’s not like you can hear the conversation from other tables you just heard noise from other tables.

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  40. DianeC

    Gold Coast

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had lunch with my beautiful daughter at Carson’s today. We both had the Ahi salad. Delicious. Our waiter and his staff were very accommodating. Whenever I’m in Lex I always want to eat at Carson’s. Great food. Very reliable. Good menu choices that accommodate different tastes.

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FAQs

Carson's Food & Drink is rated 4.8 stars by 5034 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 112 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
  • 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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