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The Rackhouse Tavern, Lexington, KY

The Rackhouse Tavern

4 (367)
$31 to $50
American
1375 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504-2703

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Our restaurant is ideally situated along the famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail, inviting patrons to embark on a journey through the world of bourbon. The restaurant becomes a hub for bourbon enthusiasts, offering guided tastings, flights, and an extensive bourbon selection to satisfy the cravings of connoisseurs and beginners alike.

We take immense pride in crafting a menu that pays homage to southern culinary traditions. Dishes such as fried chicken, grits, biscuits and the famous Hot Brown transport diners to the heart of the South. Our chef, TJ Harville, blend flavors, spices, and ingredients, ensuring an authentic taste experience.

The restaurant offers various dining environments to cater to different moods and occasions. From a cozy bourbon lounge with a roaring fireplace to a lively outdoor patio for those warm Kentucky evenings, our venue adapts to your needs.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    TJ Harville
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    Mason Headley Road
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary parking around our hotel.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Monthly Bourbon Experience

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in a night of rich flavors and camaraderie at our Monthly Bourbon Experience at The Rackhouse Tavern. Savor exquisite bourbons, share stories, and connect with fellow aficionados in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Each bourbon will have a signature flight special with a pairing dish created by Chef TJ. Don’t miss out on an evening of taste, tradition, and toast! Thanks to our partners: March- Jeptha Creed April: Castle and Key May: New Riff Distillery June: James E Pepper July: Willett Distillery August: Redwood Empire September: Four Roses October: Buffalo Trace November: Heavens Door December: Jefferson
    Monthly Bourbon Experience Photo

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What 367 people are saying

The Rackhouse Tavern 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

4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lexington

    Good for groups

  • Lexington

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Rackhouse Tavern offers a "great bourbon selection" and inviting atmosphere with live music. Guests appreciate the "fantastic food" and excellent service, particularly the "deviled eggs and cornbread." While some found the menu limited, others highlighted the "unique cocktails" and vibrant vibe. Ideal for a relaxing, enjoyable dining experience.
367 Reviews
  1. KEVIN

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very open air environment and definitely not a "posh" restaurant decorum, but the food and service was excellent. The wine was a little too pricey for a typical California wine. I can literally buy a whole bottle of that same wine for the price of one glass served which was only about 3 fingers full.

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  2. carol VIP

    Atlanta34 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was TERRIBLE! Very disappointing evening since Trip Advisor rated it #2 in Lexington!

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  3. Lovoria VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is beautiful, open wood beams indoor, with a fireplace and lovely outdoor seating area. Nice atmosphere for entire family or a business meal. The restrooms are nice and clean. We dined on a Saturday night, they had live music which was nice. The service was excellent, pleasant and knowledgeable server, nice host. We had the burgoo for appetizer, the salmon entree and the chicken and waffle. The salmon was cooked to perfection, the quinoa paired well. The serving of broccolini and carrots were small serving size. The chicken was huge but still moist. However the chicken had a different seasoning in it that wasn’t very appealing. The waffle was tasty. The burgoo was greasy, I couldn’t eat it, but the server offered to replace it and comped it. The skillet cornbread was good. Note that the happy hour includes beer only. Overall an okay meal in a beautiful atmosphere, but not good enough for a return visit.

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  4. Phil

    Nashville10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places in Lexington. Love the vibe the menu and the cocktails.

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  5. Jessica VIP

    Central Kentucky59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always. Love the drinks so much here and food

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  6. Sandy

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great find! Service was wonderful. Food was great a unique. Such a god vibe. So glad we found it.

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  7. Chris

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent variety of delicious offerings with excellent service and food quality. Nice ambience too with relatively quiet atmosphere.

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  8. Leslie

    Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, server was so nice and the chocolate layer cake was the biggest I’ve ever seen!!

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  9. Charlotte VIP

    Central Kentucky13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Visited during Mother’s Day. Advertised as a Mother’s Day brunch Garden variety brunch food typical of every Sunday. Nothing special. Overly priced set fee. Gather extra for mimosa

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  10. Mary

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience! And our server, Kathleen I think… From Atlanta was amazing:) Thank you!

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FAQs

The Rackhouse Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 519-1329.

The Rackhouse Tavern is rated 4 stars by 367 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Rackhouse Tavern

1375 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504-2703

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mason Headley Road
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary parking around our hotel.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    TJ Harville
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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