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

Carson's on Main

4.8 (6538)
$30 and under
American
362 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 146 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
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

What 6,538 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 delightful dining destination known for its "fantastic" food and "amazing" service. Visitors rave about the BBQ shrimp appetizer, perfectly cooked steaks, and flavorful ribs. The atmosphere is "upbeat" and "inviting," making it ideal for special occasions. With a great location and menu variety, it's a Lexington gem.
6,538 Reviews
  1. Brian VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Victoria was a great help for us! Definitely made the dinner a great experience

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  2. Jessica

    Central Kentucky5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Gail

    Indiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Denise

    Columbus9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days 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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  5. Stacey VIP

    Atlanta18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I wish we had come here earlier in the week of our vacation. Excellent food, service and value.

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  6. Jamie VIP

    Houston46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  7. Stephen VIP

    Central Kentucky11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  8. Jennifer

    Central Kentucky9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  9. James

    Central Kentucky13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 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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  10. Joe VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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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 6538 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
11:00 PM
Booked 146 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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