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

Carson's on Main

4.8 (6455)
$30 and under
American
362 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 118 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

What 6,455 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 delivers consistently delightful dining with "amazing local fare" and "excellent" service. The atmosphere is inviting, blending "old Kentucky elegance" with modern flair. Highlights include the Creole Chicken & Shrimp and decadent desserts like the Banana Bread Pudding. Staff are "knowledgeable" and "attentive," ensuring a memorable experience.

6,455 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Lisa VIP

    Cincinnati24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  3. Cathy

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant, best combination of flavors, great service, reasonable prices!!! Highly recommend

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  4. Ryan

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It never fails when I go to Carson’s that I’m greeted with such hospitality and kindness. The staff are well educated on the menu and always strive to go above and beyond. As someone with Celiac Disease, they always go the extra mile and make my visit special everytime. If you’re visiting or local then be sure to definitely stop in for some amazing local fare.

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  5. Shannon

    Louisville5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Carson. Wasn’t too busy at end of brunch but waiter kinda forgot us.

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  6. dustin

    Louisville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is always excellent here. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a spot for brunch or dinner!

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  7. Kim

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Carson’s was a great dining experience! Would recommend to everyone

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  8. Michael VIP

    Tampa59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome dinner. Food flavors were amazing. Service was great. Highly recommend Carson's

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  9. Erik

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Carson’s and it did not disappoint! Excellent food and service. Our waitress, Steph, was phenomenal—extremely personable and friendly. We’ll definitely be back!

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  10. Jennifer

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our dining experience at Carson's on Main. The restaurant felt slightly upscale, but the atmosphere was casual. The food was exceptional, as was our server. He was very friendly and offered great reccomendations. This was our first visit to Lexington (from California) and we were very impressed.

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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 6455 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 118 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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