Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Lexington

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Lexington? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

OBC Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (4204)

$31 to $50

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

OBC Kitchen is a local, chef-driven restaurant that houses an extremely rare bourbon collection, eclectic craft beer selection and extensive wine list. Centuries-old local barn wood surrounds guests as they enjoy high quality, distinctive dishes in a pub like atmosphere. Indulge in chef-driven dishes and seasonal favorites. Celebrate the weekend with $5 Happy Hour features each Friday. Enjoy brunch favorites, bloody marys and mimosas on Saturday and Sunday.

The passionate staff fosters a spirit of hospitality and Kentucky heritage. OBC Kitchen was named after the counties that eventually became Kentucky; “Old Bourbon County” was stamped on bourbon barrels that floated down the Mississippi from Kentucky and became synonymous with the best bourbon in the U.S.

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Sarah

Dined 2 days ago

Had an excellent experience at OBC kitchen. Pimento cheese dip is amazing! Food was really good. Will be going back.

Bella Cafe & Grille in Chevy Chase

4.8

4.8 (103)

$30 and under

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

Everyday Dining Elevated
We have taken your everyday favorites and elevated them a smidge!
At Bella Cafe & Grille, we’d like you to enjoy our menu prepared with attention to detail and the quality you deserve.

Bella Notte Restaurant Group’s newest concept keeps with the same tradition of using fresh local ingredients and letting the natural ingredients speak for themselves with a focus on convenient carryout and delivery.

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Rick

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent dining experience, attentive service, incredible food and convenient location

Carson's at Andover

4.7

4.7 (510)

$31 to $50

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

"Carson's at Andover" is "Carson's Food & Drink's" second location. Featuring new and exciting chef-driven recipes and cocktails that combine rustic refinement with classic Kentucky elegance in a casual, yet comfortable atmosphere. "Carson's on Main" is a 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!

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Nate

Dined 2 days ago

One of the best menu's in town. Has something for everyone and I have never had a bad dish. A favorite place for lunch meetings or dinner with family and friends. Fun atmosphere with a lot of energy. Noise level can get a little high at times, but that's what happens when people are enjoying themselves and their company.

Carson's on Main

4.8

4.8 (5988)

$30 and under

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

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!

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Lawrence

Dined 2 days ago

In from Buffalo New York visiting with family. This is a must! Once again, Carson’s had exceeded all expectations. Seriously folks. Great atmosphere, great food, excellent drinks, excellent service. And I really, truly, mean what I say and my peeps would testify to that. We would recommend this establishment to anyone and everyone. It’s really that simple. Stop and I know that you will agree.

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Bella Cafe & Grille (Fountains at Palomar)

4.8

4.8 (177)

$30 and under

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

At Bella Cafe & Grille, we’d like you to enjoy our menu prepared with attention to detail and the quality you deserve.

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Maxvip

Dined 3 days ago

I have been dining a few times after Church and it is always been nice The only issue today was the bacon literally burnt like cardboard … Rather than that everything else was good as usual. Great service and good value

Dudley's on Short

4.8

4.8 (2592)

$31 to $50

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

Dudley's Restaurant has been a mainstay on the Lexington dining scene since 1981. Centered in the heart of downtown Lexington, Dudley's offers delicious modern American cuisine with an award-winning wine list to match. Food Network has featured Dudley's for the classic Tournedos Maxwell and has been awarded "Best of the South" twice by Southern Living Magazine. Dudley's was recently awarded a Lifetime Achievement award from the KY Department of Agriculture for using KY Proud ingredients in Chef Bradley Hoffman's globally inspired menus. Dudley's welcomes guests to enjoy dining in the more casual bar area, formal main dining room, or on the rooftop terrace.*

*Rooftop seating is per guest request, weather permitting, and availability is Wednesday-Sunday for Dinner Only

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Michelle

Dined 7 days ago

Loved celebrating a milestone anniversary in their rooftop dining area. This is a hidden gem in downtown Lexington.

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Lexington

4.6

4.6 (185)

$30 and under

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Keithvip

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Clark is a treasure. He makes the already great meal better. Personalable and welcoming, he entertains with his charm and kindness. The steak and parm encrusted shrimp were so good. Cocktails are always the best.

Caproni's on the River

4.6

4.6 (132)

$31 to $50

American

Maysville

About the restaurant

Traditional Italian, Kentucky Classics and the best of American Cuisine.. Our approach is to utilize the freshest ingredients and support our community of local growers and producers while providing a memorable dining experience.

Starting back in 1930's as a sandwich shop for railroad workers and travelers, Caps quickly became a favorite in the region! Today diners from across the country seek Caproni's and our river town out for the best dining, art, shopping and history.

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Sandy

Dined 5 days ago

Always a fun time with great food and service at Caproni’s! Jerry and team took great care of us!

Honeywood Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1378)

$30 and under

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO HONEYWOOD
Our philosophy is simple good food prepared using the freshest ingredients available, and served by a knowledgeable and caring staff. We are dedicated to preserving local agriculture, and use as much locally grown meat and produce.

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Lisa

Dined 1 day ago

Everyone at Honeywood is friendly. We always feel welcomed and relaxed. We took some family from Atlanta who are real foodies. They loved everything about the ambiance to the food which by the way we were passing plates and tasting every single plate. We had a wonderful fun meal and we will be back!

Fiddletree Kitchen & Bar

4.6

4.6 (357)

$31 to $50

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

Fiddletree Kitchen & Bar is a place to dine and a place to take part in something that feels communal. Inspired by local southern food and Americana cuisine, the menu includes comfort food that is colorful and easy. Nestle in at the bar with an impeccably crafted Kentucky bourbon cocktail, or gather with others and listen to live local music.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Everything was perfect! We had the deviled eggs, salmon, steak, and brownie dessert. It was all absolutely delicious. And I loved the Latin Lover specialty cocktail. Can’t recommend this restaurant enough!

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