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

Carson's on Main

4.8 (6516)
$30 and under
American
362 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 117 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 6,516 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
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    American

  • Central Kentucky

    Most Booked

  • Lexington

    Best Ambiance

  • Lexington

    Best Value

  • Lexington

    Great for brunch

  • Lexington

    American

  • Lexington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carson's on Main is a top dining choice in Lexington, celebrated for its "wonderful experience" and "great food and outstanding service." Guests enjoy diverse menu options, including "amazing" short ribs and fried chicken. The "atmosphere is inviting," making it ideal for special occasions. Don't miss the biscuits and bourbon selection!
6,516 Reviews
  1. Michele VIP

    Virginia38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from start to finish was fantastic!! We had a great time celebrating our anniversary! Food, ambiance and service was exceptional

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  2. Doug VIP

    Southwest Florida102 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Great atmosphere, great food and great service. The menu is also wonderful and has plenty of options for everyone.

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  3. KEVIN

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was excellent! We really enjoyed the dinner and parking was abundant next to the restaurant.

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  4. Kasey VIP

    Central Kentucky35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place to celebrate. The food, service and vibe is 10/10.

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  5. David

    Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. I had a reservation but arrived early.

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  6. John

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carson’s just always a great experience!! Service and beautifully prepared food. Flavors are better than the visual presentation. Both just outstanding beyond expectations. Atmosphere is bright upbeat. Entire crowd is in a celebratory mood ! Special occasion to dine with Carson’s. Main Street. My location! Thank you once again for a wonderful dining experience..

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  7. Henry

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had excellent service from our waiter, Horus! Great food. Wide array of options on the menu.

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  8. Paige

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my son for an early dinner before going to see Billy Strings! The rib appetizer was delicious! The smoked Gouda macnchz worth every cheesy bite! If we lived in town Carson’s would definitely be on my regular list, great ambiance and food!

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  9. Lisa

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the spicy shrimp appetizer, grilled buffalo chicken sandwich, and soup/salad. Everything was amazing, and the portions are huge.

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  10. Amber

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Alex, was very knowledgeable and personable! We shared the Filet Medallions and Caesar Salad, and had the Blueberry Lemon Drop cocktails – everything was delicious!

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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 6516 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 117 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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