Guidebook for Lexington
Food Scene
Po’boys and Burgers. Chef Ouita Michel owns several restaurants and has been featured on TV. https://www.ouitamichel.com/ Smithtown is open 11am to 9pm. Our favorite dish at Smithtown is the Fried Oysters with Creamy Grits and Greens. We highly recommend the fried Silvercarp fish sticks with the homemade remoulade sauce. Yep...CARP—it’s delicious!
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Smithtown Seafood
501 W 6th St Po’boys and Burgers. Chef Ouita Michel owns several restaurants and has been featured on TV. https://www.ouitamichel.com/ Smithtown is open 11am to 9pm. Our favorite dish at Smithtown is the Fried Oysters with Creamy Grits and Greens. We highly recommend the fried Silvercarp fish sticks with the homemade remoulade sauce. Yep...CARP—it’s delicious!
Famous local chef Jonathan Lundy has incredible food. Latin inspired. Try the tacos! Closed Tuesdays.
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Corto Lima
101 W Short StFamous local chef Jonathan Lundy has incredible food. Latin inspired. Try the tacos! Closed Tuesdays.
Smoked Brisket is to die for! Try their Sunday Brunch. It's always packed. No reservations.
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County Club Restaurant
555 Jefferson StSmoked Brisket is to die for! Try their Sunday Brunch. It's always packed. No reservations.
Creole style breakfast and lunch. Closes at 2pm.
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doodles breakfast and lunch
262 N LimestoneCreole style breakfast and lunch. Closes at 2pm.
North Lime Coffee & Donuts
101 W Loudon AveHomemade DONUTS! Closes at 5pm.
Third Street Stuff
257 N LimestoneFunky Coffee house and retail. Open late at night.
Ice Cream with ALCOHOL! That's the boom. Try it.
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Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge
1210 Manchester StIce Cream with ALCOHOL! That's the boom. Try it.
The Ruddy Duck Grille
131 CheapsideDowntown nightlife in the heart of Cheapside.
Grey Goose
170 Jefferson StThin crust pizzas and fresh salads with homemade dressing.
Broomwagon Bikes + Cafe
800 N LimestoneVegan food, Beer, and shop for bikes.
Amazing food, local craft beers and occasional live music!
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Red Light Kitchen & Lounge
780 N LimestoneAmazing food, local craft beers and occasional live music!
Sorella Gelateria
591 W Short StDaily HANDMADE gelato and ice cream!
Tony's of Lexington
401 W Main StSTEAK! This is the place.
BIGGEST PIZZA ever! Fun patio and place to play sand horseshoes!
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Goodfellas Distillery
1228 Manchester StreetBIGGEST PIZZA ever! Fun patio and place to play sand horseshoes!
Celebrating a special occasion? This is THE place. You'll spend $100 per person with drinks and dinner, but it will be the best steak you've ever eaten. You can walk (5 blocks) and enjoy nightlife on the way. The do have valet parking, in case you want to drive.
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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington
101 W Vine StCelebrating a special occasion? This is THE place. You'll spend $100 per person with drinks and dinner, but it will be the best steak you've ever eaten. You can walk (5 blocks) and enjoy nightlife on the way. The do have valet parking, in case you want to drive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Try the IPA...it's grapefruity! And the Smithtown Brown Ale is one of our favorites. You can also take a one-hour FREE tour on Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm.
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West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th StTry the IPA...it's grapefruity! And the Smithtown Brown Ale is one of our favorites. You can also take a one-hour FREE tour on Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm.
Blue Stallion Brewing Co.
610 W 3rd StTry the BOURBON beer! Over 20 beers on tap.
Country Boy Brewing
436 Chair AveTry COUGAR BAIT beer!
Mirror Twin Brewing
725 National AveUnique brews and PIZZA!
Located in the James Pepper Distillery District! This is a fun place to have a unique 5% to 11% beer! Park and walk to many places.
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Ethereal Brewing
1224 Manchester StLocated in the James Pepper Distillery District! This is a fun place to have a unique 5% to 11% beer! Park and walk to many places.
Parlay Social
249 W Short StGreat grilled cheese and LIVE MUSIC!
Located in the heart of downtown. A fabulous place to take a picture of the city skyline in a high-rise. After 10pm check out the Video DJ or Live Music.
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Skybar
269 W Main StLocated in the heart of downtown. A fabulous place to take a picture of the city skyline in a high-rise. After 10pm check out the Video DJ or Live Music.
Arcadium Bar
574 N LimestoneVintage feel...local craft beers on tap. Video games.
The Burl
375 Thompson RdFabulous place to hear live music and drink a beer!
Chef Fida cooks fabulous caribbean food and two places to hear live music...inside and on the outdoor patio and beer garden
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Al's Bar
601 N LimestoneChef Fida cooks fabulous caribbean food and two places to hear live music...inside and on the outdoor patio and beer garden
On Monday Night at 10pm you can listen to world-class bluesman Tee Dee Young play guitar with his award winning band. Lexington's best kept secret.
Tee Dee's Lounge
266 E 2nd StOn Monday Night at 10pm you can listen to world-class bluesman Tee Dee Young play guitar with his award winning band. Lexington's best kept secret.
Oscar Diggs
155 N LimestoneFantastic burgers and craft brews!
Intimate bar with great small plate food. Live music on Friday and Saturday.
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Minglewood
159 N LimestoneIntimate bar with great small plate food. Live music on Friday and Saturday.
Entertainment & Activities
Fabulous tour and tasting of both beer and spirits!
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Town Branch Distillery
401 Cross StFabulous tour and tasting of both beer and spirits!
Place a bet on FAST HORSES. A beautiful place to visit or just drive through. Track runs first three weeks of April and October.
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Keeneland Race Track station
Place a bet on FAST HORSES. A beautiful place to visit or just drive through. Track runs first three weeks of April and October.
Men's college basketball is why Kentuckian's call "bleeding blue". Fun place to hear a music concert too.
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Rupp Arena
430 W Vine StMen's college basketball is why Kentuckian's call "bleeding blue". Fun place to hear a music concert too.
Lexington Legends
207 Legends LnBaseball stadium fun for the whole family!
Triangle Park
400 W Main StIce Skating Rink from Thanksgiving through New Years!
Sightseeing
Fabulous place for families. Horse rides and scenic tours.
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Kentucky Horse Park Foundation
4075 Iron Works PkwyFabulous place for families. Horse rides and scenic tours.
Arts & Culture
Lexington Opera House
401 W Short StBroadway shows and live music concerts!
Essentials
Kroger
704 Euclid AveUnusual parking on top of the building. Closest grocery.
Kroger
704 Euclid AveBest place to grocery shop for our location!
Local organic Co-op grocery that also has wonderful vegan buffet!
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Good Foods Co-op
455 Southland DrLocal organic Co-op grocery that also has wonderful vegan buffet!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful walking and biking trails. Manicured gardens, sitting areas, picnic areas and flowers!
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Arboretum, Kentuckys statliga botaniska trädgård
500 Alumni DrBeautiful walking and biking trails. Manicured gardens, sitting areas, picnic areas and flowers!