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The Rackhouse Tavern, Lexington, KY

The Rackhouse Tavern

4.3 (356)
$31 to $50
American
1375 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504-2703

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • A Special Mother's Day Brunch!

    May 11, 2025 - May 12, 2025
    Raise a glass to the women in your life and indulge in a Mother’s Day Brunch fit for a queen. Savor breakfast favorites and Southern-inspired dishes, enjoy plenty of desserts, a build-your-own Mimosa bar, and more. Cheers! May 11, 2025 $65 for adults | $25 for children children six and under are free
    A Special Mother's Day Brunch! Photo

What 356 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Rackhouse Tavern offers a rich Kentucky atmosphere with "excellent local food" and a standout "bourbon selection." Guests enjoy the "beautiful ambiance" and "wonderful service," though some have noted slow service and noise issues. Highlights include the "bone-in pork chop" and "deviled eggs," making it a "highly recommend" spot for bourbon enthusiasts.

356 Reviews
  1. Tim

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was simply amazing! Bone-in Pork Chop was perfection! We also enjoyed the Corn Bread and Deviled Egg starters! Bourbon list was all thing good! Order a pour of Pappy 12 neat! Offering multiple bourbon flights! Service was excellent!! Highly recommend! Beautiful spot! Only bad thing is hotel traffic going to rooms often made noise level worse than what it should have been!

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  2. Scott

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent local food. Had live music and really nice Kentucky atmosphere.

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  3. Samantha VIP

    Orange County15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were looking forward to trying a new place and had heard good things about the Rackhouse Tavern. The food was very disappointing. My daughter had the pork chop. She had a hard time cutting it. We ordered the Poutine as an appetizer which was really bad. We definitely will not go back.

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  4. Melissa VIP

    Louisville11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Easter buffet! Great carving stations for lamb and ham. Lots of choices on the buffet. Yummy desserts. Excellent staff.

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  5. Brittany

    Louisville1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We actually didn’t eat there, very nice looking restaurant. Upon our arrival it took approximately 5 minutes before a hostess arrived to seat us and we were the only people waiting at hostess table,after being seated for about 15 minutes with no one ever taking drink order or acknowledging that we were even there we opted to walk out. The place was practically empty with wait staff walking around.

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  6. Julie

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Conveniently located in the Campbell House hotel. Great bourbon selection, beautiful atmosphere, good service and great food! The deviled eggs and bourbon glazed salmon were delicious and our server was wonderful!

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  7. jacque

    Pittsburgh4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Nicole was FANTASTIC. Food was ok. The drinks were great.

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  8. Karen

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good but service was extremely slow. Took over 30 minutes to find out that they didn’t have my drink item and another 30 to get the reordered drink. Took over 30 minutes to get the bill after we finished dessert.

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  9. Franco VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Reservations were at 7pm, and we left at 8:50 after not receiving our entrees (medium rare lamb chops and a medium rare steak). We arrived and were seated. Offered drinks which took 15 minutes to get to the table. Our appetizers arrived just a few moments after or drinks. Well one of them did, we had to ask for the cornbread that didn’t arrive. It was supposed to be hot (in a cast iron skillet) but was lukewarm. We ate them, trying to make the most of the date night. Drinks were finished and reordered. Then the wait began. Then we left after speaking to the manager asking for the bill for apps and drinks. He said the delay was due to a big party that was there and told us there was to be no charge. Didn’t make up for a bad experience. We went to Harry’s for entrees.

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  10. Dennis VIP

    Phoenix17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I realize this is a bourbon bar, but you need to have some decent wine. The only good one one the list was not available. Get something high quality as you have so much high quality bourbon. Vegetarian main course would be nice

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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 4.3 stars by 356 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 5 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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