Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Lexington

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Lexington? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

4.9

4.9 (4543)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lexington

About the restaurant

There’s a quiet country road hiding near one of Lexington’s busiest intersections. Tucked down the lane in a tree-lined cove, Giuseppe’s has been serving great Italian cuisine serenaded by live music for the last 25 years. Renowned for its fresh fish and seafood, hand-cut steaks, traditional and contemporary pasta dishes, homemade desserts and extensive wine list, Giuseppe’s captures its guests with the ambiance of candlelight, easy sounds of slow jazz and a taste of passion which flows from your fork, making every dish its own invitation to return. Whether you prefer a table in the main dining room, the lounge, or the patio, Giuseppe’s is the perfect romantic spot for dates and anniversaries, and it’s also a favorite for large gatherings of family and friends. Giuseppe’s Private Dining Room provides a relaxed, intimate venue for business and social events. That is how something so hidden still stands out, and that is why those who find us return again and again.

Top review

JoshVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always a reliable good quality meal, one of my favorites

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Popular dish

Oven Roasted Sea Bass

Popular dish

Lobster Ravioli

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington

4.9

4.9 (5954)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Lexington

About the restaurant

Lexington, KY loves its legends and Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse has quickly become one since opening in 2019. Proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime Steaks, fresh Seafood & Sushi, Impeccable Service, and Live Entertainment, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse provides the perfect backdrop for an upscale, energetic, and elegant evening on the town. Opulent interiors pay homage to Art Deco luxury while still feeling uniquely Lexington. Hospitality reigns king here and being treated like royalty is a hallmark of our service. Private dining available for intimate gatherings up to larger groups looking to celebrate life. Outdoor dining is a lovely option on our decorated, temperature controlled patio. Delivery, Take Out, and Meal Kit options also available at JeffRuby.com. We can't wait for you to enjoy your next Jeff Ruby Experience!

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JaneVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We celebrated our daughters graduation and they were so kind and accommodating. It was a wonderful evening.

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4.9

4.9 (32)

$31 to $50

Sri Lankan

Lexington

About the restaurant

Tuk Tuk Snack Shop is the brick-and-mortar restaurant from nationally-acclaimed Chef Sam Fore in Lexington, Kentucky. Fore began her culinary career with pop-ups in 2016 and grew to travel around the country cooking in Michelin-starred and James Beard-recognized kitchens. She was recently recognized as a Finalist for Best Chef: Southeast for the 2023 James Beard Foundation Awards and has been honored by multiple national publications.

Deeply influenced by Fore’s upbringing and culinary journey, Tuk Tuk Snack Shop’s menu thoughtfully marries Sri Lankan techniques and ingredients with classic Southern dishes categorized into unique mains, sandwiches, snacks, sides, and desserts.

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Tony

Dined on May 1, 2025

Amazing food with a great atmosphere. Very attentive staff. Very unique menu, everyone in our party of 4 was thrilled with the entire experience!!

Carson's on Main

4.8

4.8 (6449)

$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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Kim

Dined 2 days ago

As always, Carson’s was a great dining experience! Would recommend to everyone

Bella Cafe & Grille in Chevy Chase

4.8

4.8 (209)

$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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PaulineVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great food and experience as always. Staff here really made a chaotic UK graduation day special by flexing to accommodate an extra person and a late arrival of the group due to traffic. Thank you for treating us so well.

Frank and Dino's

4.8

4.8 (1632)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lexington

About the restaurant

FRANK AND DINO'S

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

Traditional fine Dining Italian Restaurant open for Lunch and Dinner reservations 7 days a week

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Andrea

Dined 1 day ago

Perfect location for graduation celebration. Attentive servers and very accommodating

3Ten

4.8

4.8 (40)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Lexington

About the restaurant

Celebrated Chef Jonathan Lundy and Certified Sommelier TJ Cox bring you 3TEN. Serving curated cuisine, cocktails, and wine. Intercontinental flavors add to the vibrant dining scene in downtown Lexington's West Short Street corridor.
3TEN is a destination where global flavors meet local charm with a rotating menu of small plates and shareable dishes. Guests can expect to find influential ingredients of Mediterranean, pan-Asian, and Latin American origins drawing from the duo’s 55+ years of combined experience in Lexington restaurants.
Complementing Jonathan’s culinary whim, TJ’s extensive cocktail menu features interpretive concoctions of ingredients from botanicals to house-made cordials. A curated wine selection of varieties and regions worldwide plus luxury cocktail experiences will support the robust beverage program.

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Stacey

Dined 2 days ago

Food was delicious and beautifully plated. Drinks were delicious. Went on a Thursday night. Perfect noise level.

BRU Burger Bar - Lexington

4.5

4.5 (461)

$30 and under

Burgers

Lexington

About the restaurant

The hamburger is over 100 years old. It’s a classic, purely American, and an icon. The hamburger is the people’s sandwich, everyman’s food. BRU is an ode to our love….the Burger. Paired with a beer, we can’t imagine what could be much better. Join us at BRU Burger Bar. We look forward to serving you! BRU Burger Bar is proudly operated by Cunningham Restaurant Group.

Welcome to BRU Burger Bar.

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Maryellen

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

You'll get big portions of delicious food at BRU Burger Bar. Though the wine's a little pricey, the atmosphere is good and it has a very nice patio. Our server, Sara, does a good job.

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Popular dish

Bru Burger

Fiddletree Kitchen & Bar

4.5

4.5 (402)

$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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Paul

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely great, fabulous. Highly recommended !

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Popular dish

Deviled Eggs

Nic & Norman's - Lexington

4.2

4.2 (805)

$30 and under

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

As artists, we are passionate about creating special moments. Beyond the screen, we recognize that this often happens while enjoying a great meal in the company of family and friends. We are thrilled to have Lexington, Kentucky as our third location for Nic & Norman's.

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john

Dined on May 2, 2025

We came into town for the night for a concert. We were seated quickly. Nice atmosphere, great location, and the prices were great. We ended up ordering the burger which was excellent and the price was great. Definitely would stop and eat here again when we are in town.

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Popular dish

Fried Chicken Pot Pie

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