The Rackhouse Tavern

Name: The Rackhouse Tavern
Address: 1375 S Broadway, Lexington, KY, United States, 40504-2703
Telephone: (859) 519-1329
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4 (369)

$31 to $50

American

1375 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504-2703

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2 people

Jul 24, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 3 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
(859) 519-1329
Website
https://www.therackhousetavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
TJ Harville

Location
1375 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504-2703
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

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What 369 people are saying

The Rackhouse Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.0Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Lexington
Good for groups
Lexington
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Rackhouse Tavern offers a "beautiful atmosphere" with open wood beams and a cozy fireplace. Guests enjoy "excellent local food" and a "great bourbon selection." The service is often praised as "wonderful" and "outstanding." Live music enhances the inviting vibe, making it a "great find" for both family dinners and business meals.

369 Reviews

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Mika
Northwest Florida16 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food was fine, restaurant is beautiful. Went there for breakfast Sunday and the service was beyond terrible. Our server got half our drinks then disappeared for 30 minutes before taking our order. There was maybe 6 other people in the restaurant at the time, it wasn’t busy. We (party of six) all asked asked for water numerous times and she brought one glass to us at a time and that was it. Finally it took one us to be a little rude to her to get any sort or service form her. Then she got all of our checks wrong and put it all on one room instead of the three we requested it broken out by. Unacceptable for 2-3 servers and a bartender with a restaurant with less than 10 people in it for service this poor.
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Jessica VIP
Central Kentucky62 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love our food and drinks. We always see who’s playing and have loved all the bands we have seen there
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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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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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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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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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Jessica VIP
Central Kentucky62 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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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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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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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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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 369 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 24, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
https://www.therackhousetavern.com/
Phone number
(859) 519-1329

The Rackhouse Tavern

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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What 369 people are saying

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