Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Lexington

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Heirloom - Midway

4.7

4.7 (2327)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Midway

About the restaurant

"Voted Best New Restaurant in the State of KY 2007"- The Lane Report.

"Voted Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Lexington Area"- KY Monthly Magazine.

Located in the heart of horse country and just 20 minutes from downtown Lexington and 20 minutes from Keeneland. Offering an extensive boutique wine list and specializing in eclectic contemporary cuisine.

Top review

RickVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Service and food were incredible. We have the lobster special with pasta. It was delicious. Great place!

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4.7

4.7 (149)

$31 to $50

Chinese

Lexington

About the restaurant

Shun Lee
Chinese Restaurant

111 Woodland Avenue
Lexington, Kentucky 40502

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JimmyVIP

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Everything was great, fine food and Charles makes you feel like you are at home!

AZUR Restaurant & Patio

4.6

4.6 (2103)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Lexington

About the restaurant

AZUR restaurant & patio was designed after European establishments providing the feel of being in a different place without leaving Lexington. The food is described as new American and Heirloom Contemporary. The chefs react to what comes at them from the local markets making our cuisine locally influenced, but worldly inspired. The walls are bold blues and greens with curves throughout. The interior space flows outside through three sets of French doors onto the elegant stone bordered brick patio. Weather permitting, the patio is opened and the patio sides could be lowered for inclement weather.

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Lois

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food! Nice atmosphere ! Friendly staff !

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Prime Frenched Pork Chop

Merrick Inn

4.6

4.6 (4766)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Lexington

About the restaurant

If you are attempting to make a reservation with a party size larger than 8, please call the restaurant directly as parties larger than 8 cannot be booked online.
The restaurant is mostly all reservations at this time with the exception of some bar seating. Spacing between reservations is two hours so please be on time, there will likely be another reservation scheduled for two hours after your scheduled time. Reservations will be released 15 minutes past the reservation time if you have not arrived. Thank you for your understanding.

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Charlie

Dined 5 days ago

The Merrick Inn is always very good service and food.

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Popular dish

New York Strip

Popular dish

Southern Fried Chicken

Popular dish

Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Trackside Restaurant and Bourbon Bar

4.6

4.6 (87)

$30 and under

American

Paris

About the restaurant

If reserving on a Sunday please be sure to check our Sunday menu as this is a speciality day and not our full Menu! Thanks and read below about our history!

Trackside Restaurant and Bourbon Bar, LLC, is located in the fully-restored historic 1882 Paris, Kentucky Train Depot. Trackside celebrates everything that makes Paris and Bourbon County great, Horses, History and Hospitality offering seasonal Kentucky fare. Trackside NEW hours are Monday - Saturday - Open at 11 a.m.

We are now open Sunday! This is a Pizza & Wings day only. We cook your pizza artisan style in a real wood fed brick pizza oven! 11-7!

When making an online reservation please add your seating preferences, so we can best accommodate your request! Feel free to call us at 859-340-3010. We offer a comfortable home style Kentucky kitchen fare with reasonable prices and fresh local produce whenever possible.

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JamesVIP

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

A fabulous meal with outstanding service. The only noise was the pleasant sound of a train passing right by our table Don’t miss going to this place!

Lost Palm

4.6

4.6 (163)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Lexington

About the restaurant

Seven stories up and an oasis above Lexington, a rooftop nod to sultry South Florida. Embrace an experience filled with small bites, big hats, and inspired tropical drinks. Lost Palm welcomes you!

Reservations are highly encouraged, however we accept walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis. Find us at The Manchester Hotel in the Distillery District, with valet services at your convenience. Street and paid parking options are available. All visitors must be 21 or older, with ID verification upon entry.

Reservations are available indoors or outdoors. We'll try our best to accommodate, but we cannot guarantee swapping indoor/outdoor reservations. For groups over 6, please call (859)-785-3906. Our kitchen welcomes you from 4-10PM daily. For cabana rentals, email twetzel@themanchesterky.com.

Enjoy an unforgettable visit to Lost Palm, where leisure and luxury blend seamlessly.

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BetsyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Best way to spend the 4th of July! The experience was fantastic. Thank you.

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Experience

Cabana Reservation

Palmers Fresh Grill

4.5

4.5 (1838)

$30 and under

Seafood

Lexington

About the restaurant

As the name implies, fresh is the focus at Palmers.

More than just fresh ingredients, Palmers is a fresh twist on what an enjoyable dining experience should provide. A fresh way to please your palate, featuring savory dishes and an evolving menu that spotlights many local ingredients. Palmers also offers weekly specials truly capturing the essence of seasonal flavors.

With a casually sophisticated ambiance, complemented with knowledgeable and friendly service staff, Palmers provides one of Lexington's favorite dining experiences. Enjoy lakeside seating and live music on the spacious patio during warm weather months.

Looking for another reason to raise your glass? With over 100 Bourbons and whiskeys to choose from, paired with our award-winning wine, and cocktail list you are sure to find a lively libation!

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JoshVIP

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Great view amazing server amazing food loved the place will be back

BRU Burger Bar - Lexington

4.5

4.5 (466)

$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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Natasha

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Bree was very nice an efficient. Our table was ready when we arrived.

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Popular dish

Bru Burger

Crust

4.5

4.5 (26)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Lexington

About the restaurant

Crust by Bella Notte Restaurant Group
Reservations coming soon !

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PeterVIP

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Delicious Italian food, pizza, etc with nice cocktails and wonderful side patio. Enjoyable experience.

Fiddletree Kitchen & Bar

4.4

4.4 (413)

$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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KEVIN

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Very nice restaurant with a great atmosphere. The service was very good, drinks were delicious, and the food was amazing. Garlic butter filets were delicious.

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