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 (365)

$31 to $50

American

1375 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504-2703

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2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 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 365 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

3.9Food
4.0Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Rackhouse Tavern impresses with its "beautiful atmosphere," featuring rustic wood beams and a cozy fireplace. Guests rave about the "wonderful service" and enjoy the "unique" food offerings. The restaurant boasts an "excellent bourbon selection" and live music, though some note inconsistent food quality and occasional service delays.

365 Reviews

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carol VIP
Atlanta33 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
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 Area7 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
Nashville9 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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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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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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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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Rose Marie
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The steak option ordered by 3 of us was disappointing. Surprising to us.
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Tim
South Carolina3 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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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 365 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 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

Additional information

Experiences

Monthly Bourbon Experience

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Menu

What 365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

Dining areas

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