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There are a wide variety of restaurants within a short drive from Embassy Suites by Hilton

Lexington Green. Downtown Lexington also offers many fantastic restaurants, while the nearby Distillery District features an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars, distilleries, and live music in a historic setting. This list is not comprehensive, but it does give a list of new, interesting restaurants and old Lexington favorites.  

 

Coffee/Breakfast

 

Daily complimentary breakfast and coffee served for Embassy Suites hotel guests: “Savor an omelet with all your favorite fillings, made just the way you like it. Or, for something hearty, try breakfast potatoes, eggs and bacon. If you're looking for a lighter meal, fruit, oatmeal and pastries are always on the menu, and our grab-and-go options are perfect when you need to eat and run.”

Hours:  Friday 6:30-9:30am

                        Saturday 7-11am

                        Sunday 7:30-11am

 

Coffee Times Coffee House ($, 2571 Regency Rd, 1.1 Miles): Convivial espresso bar and shop selling 60 types of coffee roasted on-site, tea, pastries and gifts. https://coffeetimescoffee.com/ 

 

Daily Offerings Coffee Roastery ($,124 Malabu Dr Suite 110,1.2 miles): Family-owned coffee shop committed to offering seasonal coffees from unique and exceptional origins.

 

Starbucks ($, 2700 Wilhite Dr, 0.8 miles): Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability. There is also a Starbucks kiosk in the Fayette Mall .

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Lunch/Fast Bites:

 

Brontë Bistro inside Joseph-Beth Bookseller at Lexington Green ($$ 0.1 miles ): Serves lunch

And dinner. Great salads and sandwiches.  Try their desserts with fresh espresso.

Opens 10am

 

BurgerFi ($$, 141 Rojay Dr, 0.8 miles): Fast casual restaurant chain focused on all-natural hamburgers, french fries, hot dogs, and custard.

                                                                                                                                                

Culvers ($, 360 Meijer Way, 0.5 miles): Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard and signature burgers.

 

Jimmy John’s: ($, 2535 Nicholasville Rd #130, 0.9 miles): Counter-serve chain specializing in sub and club sandwiches.

 

Italian 

 

Bella Notte ($$, 3715 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, 1.1 miles): Italian trattoria known for its wood-fire-grilled meats, freshly baked bread, pastas and wines.

 

Goodfellas Pizza ($, 110 N Mill St, 4.6 miles): Hefty slices of NY-style pizza, plus calzones and sub sandwiches.

 

Paisano's Italian Restaurant and Lounge ($$, 3178 2417 Nicholasville Rd #3, 1.1 miles): Traditional pizza and red-sauce classics top the menu of this family-run joint with a full bar.

 

Smashing Tomato ($$, 3801 Mall Rd #195, 0.8 miles): Counter-serve spot for Neapolitan-style pizza from a wood-burning oven, with relaxed environs.

 

 

 

 

Steakhouses

 

The Blue Heron Steakhouse ($$$, 185 Jefferson St, 5.0 miles): Rustic-chic steak joint with a fireplace featuring porterhouse steaks, bourbons and craft cocktails.

 

Malone’s Lansdowne ($$, 3347 Tates Creek Rd, 2.6 miles): Fine-dining restaurant featuring prime steak, seafood and weekend brunch in a traditional setting.

 

Tony’s of Lexington ($$$$, 401 W. Main St, 5.0 miles): Bi-level steakhouse with a rustic modern vibe, plus seafood, a separate bar menu and many bourbons.

 

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Pubs/Microbreweries/Live Music

 

The Break Room ($, 1178 Manchester St, Lexington, 8.4 miles): Distillery District bar known for its happy hour specials and great cocktails. 

 

Ethereal ($, 1224 Manchester St, 8.4 miles): Airy tasting room offering house made craft beer, a rotating selection of guest taps and brewery tours.

 

HopCat ($, 410 W Short St, 6.0 miles): Woodwork-filled brew pub with a massive beer list offers creative pub fare and brunch items.

 

Pies and Pints ($, 401 W Main St #106, 5.8 miles): Pizzeria chain offering an array of craft beers, plus specialty pizzas, salads and sandwiches.

 

The Village Idiot ($$, 307 W Short St, 5.9 miles): Locally sourced American fare and craft beer in a lively circa-1825 space with sidewalk tables.

 

Willie’s Locally Known ($$, 286 Southland Dr, 2.1 miles): Rustic-chic watering hole

 featuring Southern-style grub, craft brews and cocktails, plus live music.

 

West Sixth Brewing ($$, 501 W 6th St #100, 5.7 miles): Craft brewery with free Saturday tours plus a taproom and beer garden with rotating microbrews on tap. 

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American/Southern Fare

 

Carson’s Food and Drink ($$, 362 E Main St, 7.7 miles): Hip speakeasy with TVs and outdoor seating serving pub grub with a gourmet twist and creative cocktails.

 

Dudley’s on Short ($$$$, 259 W Short St #125, 4.7 miles): Refined, bi-level spot in the circa1889 Northern Bank Building with inspired American fare and wines.

 

Honeywood ($$, 110 Summit at Fritz Farm #140, 1.6 miles): Stylish restaurant featuring classic comfort dishes with modern flair, cocktails and patio seating.

 

Middle Fork Kitchen Bar ($$$, 1224 Manchester St #110, 8.4 miles): Hip, roomy eatery serving inventive New American fare and craft cocktails.

 

Palmers Fresh Grill ($$, 161 Lexington Green Cir C-8, 0.2 miles): New American cuisine and cocktails served in an upscale shopping-center locale with a waterside patio.

 

Red Light Kitchen and Lounge ($$, 780 N Limestone, 5.5 miles): American cuisine served in an eclectic lounge, featuring an expansive bar and creative cocktails.

 

Saul Good ($$-$$$, Saul Good, 3801 Mall Rd #120, 0.9 miles): Hip local chain serving pizzas, burgers and hearty entrees, plus global beers and cocktails.

 

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Barbeque

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Blue Door Smokehouse ($$, 226 Walton Avenue, 3.9 miles): Busy BBQ joint serving smoked meats & classic sides in a no-frills, counter-serve setting.

 

County Club ($$, 555 Jefferson St, 5.7 miles): BBQ made from Kentucky-raised meat & contemporary American comfort grub offered in rustic-chic digs.

 

Jax ($$, 161 Lexington Green Cir, 0.2 miles): Fast casual restaurant located Lakeside at Lexington Green, featuring J Renders BBQ Friday and Saturday nights.

 

Lyles BBQ Company ($$, 3101 Clays Mill Rd, 1.2 miles): Family-owned restaurant focused on barbeque classics with a modern twist, served with homemade sides and milkshakes.

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Latin American/Caribbean

 

Brasabana ($$  841 Lane Allen Road, 3.4 miles): Inspired Cuban cuisine by  chef Jeremy Ashby’s team emphasizing farm to table twists on Cuban classics. Great mojitos.

 

Corto Lima ($$, 101 W Short S, 3.9 miles): Imaginative, eclectic Latin-inspired dishes by acclaimed chef Jonathan Lundy in a cozy space.

 

Old San Juan Cuban Cuisine ($, 247 Surfside Dr, 0.6 miles): Homemade authentic Cuban food including sandwiches and desserts

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French

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Le Deauville ($$$, 199 N Limestone, 4.6 miles): French fare, wine & cocktails served in an oldschool setting with a cozy bar & sidewalk seating.

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Asian

Atomic Ramen ($ 120 Summit At Fritz Farm, 1.3 miles): Chef Dan Wu’s brainchild.  This retro-comic and pop-culture themed eatery serves AMAZING and authentic dishes at bargain prices.

                                                                                                                           

Blue Sushi Sake Grill ($$, 105 Summit At Fritz Farm, 1.3 miles): Modern sushi restaurant featuring an inspired mix of sushi.

 

J2C Asian Bistro ($$, 561 S Broadway, 3.5 miles): Chinese restaurant featuring a wide menu of Cantonese and Hong-Kong inspired dishes.

 

 

Vegetarian/Vegan

 

Alfalfa Restaurant ($$, 141 E Main St, 3.8 miles): Brick-walled, art-filled cafe serving Southern & global fare made with local ingredients.

 

CoreLife Eatery ($$, 4040 Finn Way, 1.2 miles): Local chain focused on clean, healthy and great tasting foods.

 

Bourbon Spots

 

Bluegrass Tavern ($$, 115 Cheapside, 4.6 miles): Traditional pub offering beer on tap, classic  cocktails & a large selection of bourbon whiskeys.

 

Henry Clay’s Public House ($$, 112 N Upper St, 4.7 miles): A range of premium bourbons & craft brews plus live music featured in Henry Clay's former residence.

 

Bourbon on Rye ($$, 115 W Main St, 4.4 miles): Prohibition-style Bourbon bar serving smallplate food, freshly made from scratch with local products