Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Lexington

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking restaurants that have the most scenic view 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!

Holly Hill Inn

4.8

4.8 (1220)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Midway

About the restaurant

Holly Hill Inn offers a unique dining experience which showcases our seasonal and innovative use of local ingredients and heritage Kentucky foods. Reservations for each service are limited so that guests may enjoy their time with us to the fullest.

Relax in an art-filled dining room and savor a leisurely dinner or brunch, enhanced by an award-winning wine list, craft cocktail menu, and curated bourbon collection. Our culinary team is led by founder and chef Ouita Michel and Culinary Director Tyler McNabb.

Holly Hill Inn has been featured in The New York Times, Garden and Gun, and Southern Living.

For more information, visit www.hollyhillinn.com. To receive our newsletter and explore recipes and stories, visit www.hollyhillandco.com.

Top review

Beth

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Such a treat! Amazing food and experience. Favorite place!

Caproni's on the River

4.8

4.8 (178)

$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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ElisaVIP

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

We’ve been wanting to eat here for years and it was so good!

Carson's at Andover

4.8

4.8 (1279)

$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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Kassie

Dined 4 days ago

Loved the new restaurant! Excellent cocktail and pasta!

ItalX

4.7

4.7 (691)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lexington

About the restaurant

ItalX, an avant-garde Italian restaurant, is now open for weekend lunch and dinner six days a week at City Center. The restaurant is located at 160 West Main Street. The team draws inspiration from Italy's emphasis on simple, fresh, quality ingredients and inspired hospitality in a warm and inviting space. A twist on traditional Italian fare, the menu will feature multiple scratch-made pastas, reimagined small plates, vegetarian and gluten-free offerings, and everyone's favorite desserts. Popular Italian dishes will be reinvented with elegant presentation. ItalX's bar program offers extensive Italian wines from all regions of 'the Boot' and an inventive cocktail list, backed by house-made ingredients and Italian liqueurs.

Top review

DenverVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and fantastic atmosphere. Wait staff is some of the best around.

Infinity: Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (206)

$30 and under

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

Infinity: A Rooftop Restaurant and Bar is a upscale urban retreat perched 8 stories above the city, offering an 180 degree view of downtown Lexington and an upscale yet inviting ambiance. The venue seamlessly blends contemporary elegance with a vibrant social atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings.

The culinary experience features modern American cuisine, crafted seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques. Complementing dinner is a curated selection of handcrafted cocktails, each a fusion of premium spirits, house-made infusions, and fresh, unexpected flavors.

Whether basking in the golden hues of sunset or sipping under a canopy of stars, Infinity Rooftop promises an unforgettable dining and drinking experience, where skyline views meet culinary excellence.

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isaiah

Dined 2 days ago

a little loud but it was a great experience nothing less, great date spot. would recommend

Palmers Fresh Grill

4.5

4.5 (1829)

$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!

Top review

Kim

Dined 6 days ago

Great food and with amazing service. A nice, calm atmosphere.

Castle Farm

4.5

4.5 (3853)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Lexington

About the restaurant

Celebrate locally sourced ingredients and cuisine inspired by Kentucky at Castle Farm, a farm-to-table restaurant tucked inside the stunning interior of The Kentucky Castle. At Castle Farm you'll enjoy delicious, locally sourced ingredients prepared with great culinary expertise by our Executive Chef Karl Lowe.

Castle Farm Restaurant can accommodate parties of 12 or less. For parties larger than 8, please call to reserve a table. (859) 256-0322. Menu availability subject to change.

Top review

Benjamin

Dined 3 days ago

The food was amazing. The wait staff was very kind and welcoming. We enjoyed being able to explore the grounds before and after our lunch. The guided tour was fun and informative.

Trackside Restaurant and Bourbon Bar

4.5

4.5 (87)

$30 and under

American

Paris

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

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

4.5

4.5 (158)

$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. For those with underage guests, please contact our restaurant Granddam.

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.

Top review

SteveVIP

Dined 2 days ago

A step back into the golden era of Miami/Cuba cocktail ambiance. Great food, drinks and service. Make sure you make a reservation ahead of time.

Fiddletree Kitchen & Bar

4.4

4.4 (411)

$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.

Top review

Missy

Dined 3 days ago

This is a really cute place! Service was excellent. The menu isn't super extensive, but there's still plenty of choices and good. Great decor and atmosphere! I would recommend it!

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