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

Carson's on Main

4.8 (6465)
$30 and under
American
362 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 115 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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'.

We can't wait to welcome you!

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 6,465 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 Ambiance

  • Lexington

    Best Value

  • Lexington

    Great for brunch

  • Lexington

    Hot spot

  • Lexington

    Lively

  • Lexington

    American

  • Lexington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carson's on Main offers a "great dining experience" with a blend of "old Kentucky elegance" and culinary excellence. Guests rave about the "amazing" food, including standout dishes like Creole Chicken & Shrimp, and "delicious" appetizers. The atmosphere is both "inviting and sophisticated," and the "attentive" staff ensure memorable visits. Highly recommended!

6,465 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Louisville8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was awesome as usual. Great service. Great dessert!

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  2. Jeff

    Louisville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are excellent. Great quality and value, and the service is top notch!

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  3. Tyler

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks as always. Goat cheese appetizer was a new favorite!

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  4. Samantha

    E. Tennessee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, good drinks, great variety. They were very kind working with my food. sensitivities. Little noisy being next to the street

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  5. Luis

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente atención, buena comida y buen precio. Lo recomiendo

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  6. tristan

    Louisville8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From appetizers to entrees to desserts to alcoholic beverages the food is incredible. Possibly the best spot to eat in Lexington

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  7. ANTHONY

    Louisville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish, everything was wonderful. Our server was very knowledgeable, and the food was hot when it arrived. The derby pie bites were fantastic. Price was affordable and the manager came to make sure everything was to our liking!

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  8. Haley

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, we had reservations and got seated right away. Mix between quaint and energetic and upbeat.

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  9. Michael

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Passing through Lexington and looked up where to go on Reddit. This place did not disappoint! Ahi Tuna and Baked Goat Cheese for appetizers were both terrific! We shared the fried chicken and the creole steak and I was blown away. For the price point I don’t know if I’ve ever had a better meal. Our server (Jarrod I think) was attentive and very nice. Great experience!

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  10. Lisa VIP

    Cincinnati25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex was. Our server & he was outstanding! He helped us decide between multiple dishes & had great advise & was spot on with his recommendations. He was very kind and attentive as well! We will make sure to ask for him on our next visit! Food was outstanding!

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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 6465 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 115 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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