Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Lexington

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Updated November 05, 2026

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Honeysuckle Dining and Bourbon House

4.9

4.9 (300)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Berea

About the restaurant

Honeysuckle Dining and Bourbon House is the fusion of all things Southern with hints of modern and world influences. Come visit us and share in the experience.

Our specialty is delicious cuisine created with ingenuity and passion. We take great pride in improving upon your favorite dishes and using the best ingredients available. Select our Bourbon House for a unique and memorable Kentucky experience.

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Susan

Dined on Oct 30, 2026

My husband and a friend visiting from NH went to Honeysuckle for our 46th anniversary. The drinks were so good and very reasonably priced. Jason (from NH) had the pork chops and I had the blackened catfish. What an amazing dish. I had not had catfish for many years but after having this wonderful meal, I plan on going back really soon. I also cannot say enough about our server, Dani. She is the epitome of service! This experience was a great blessing to all of us.

Bella Cafe & Grille in Chevy Chase

4.9

4.9 (405)

$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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Christina

Dined 2 days ago

Other than being seated right next to the kitchen and bathrooms, the experience was great.

Bella Cafe & Grille (Fountains at Palomar)

4.9

4.9 (497)

$30 and under

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

At Bella Cafe & Grille, we’d like you to enjoy our menu prepared with attention to detail and the quality you deserve.

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Mel

Dined 2 days ago

Our fav go-to place. Service/food always great!

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

4.9

4.9 (5233)

$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 or the lounge, 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.

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Connie

Dined 3 days ago

Food and service are always excellent! Always enjoyable.

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Oven Roasted Sea Bass

Malone’s - Lansdowne

4.9

4.9 (3651)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Lexington

About the restaurant

Named one of the Great Steak Houses of North America, Malone’s is Lexington’s premier steakhouse. Less than two percent of beef processed in the world is rated as “prime beef.” Malone’s is pleased to offer the widest selection of fresh, hand-cut USDA Prime steaks. In addition to their steak selection, the diverse menu offers something for everyone. Enjoy freshly made salads, fresh fish and seafood selections, sandwiches, house favorites and seasonal chef features. Malone’s is the perfect destination for lunch or dinner with family and friends, professional meetings, and celebrations. Malone’s has been celebrating meals and milestones since 1998.

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Alexa

Dined 7 days ago

Went for dinner after the Breeders cup and had the best experience. Kyle was our waiter and truly made our night. Helped suggest with wine selection/food selection and did not steer us wrong to say the least. Definitely will be returning and asking for Kyle again.

Zen Sushi & Sake

4.8

4.8 (551)

$30 and under

Sushi

Lexington

About the restaurant

At Zen Sushi & Sake, we only use the freshest ingredients – the essence of Japanese cuisine. we strive to use only sustainable seafood. Our goal is to offer high quality ingredients in an innovative and sustainable way.
We fly in fish from Japan every Monday and Thursday.

Top review

Dined on Oct 31, 2026

Hard to imagine anywhere better for suahi in Lexington and maybe within hours drive. THere is a very clear attention to detail to quality and service that makes the premium worth it.

Bella Cafe & Grille - Hamburg

4.9

4.9 (92)

$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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Kevin

Dined on Oct 28, 2026

Rocky was a terrific server and mixologist. Good was superb and atmosphere was welcoming.

Coles 735 Main

4.8

4.8 (3775)

$31 to $50

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

At Coles, we're dedicated to bringing the art of dining to every experience. Think local meats cured in-house. Crisp vegetables fresh off the vine, pickled onsite. Breads baked fresh each day. The best seasonal ingredients available, sourced from local farms and trusted purveyors. And our menus go beyond the plate, with handcrafted cocktails featuring unique, house-made ingredients, hundreds of bourbons available for tasting, and an award-winning carefully curated wine program. We believe in honoring history and chose to set our restaurant in a restored historic landmark in downtown Lexington.

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Robert

Dined 3 days ago

This was our first occasion of dining at Coles. We had heard very good things about it. Our experience topped our expectations. The ambiance, the food, the service -- all made for a very special evening. We will certainly be back.

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4.8

4.8 (5635)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Lexington

About the restaurant

Tony's of Lexington is the perfect mixture of an eclectic urban feel, traditional southern charm, and unparalleled service.

(859) 955-TONY (8669)

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CherylGold

Dined on Oct 28, 2026

Dominic is an exceptional server! He CARES about his customers and takes time to connect. Everything about our experience and our meals was perfect! Have been there before and it still is amazing!

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4.8

4.8 (7289)

$31 to $50

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

"Carson's on Main" is the original flagship restaurant for Carson's Restaurants (founded Dec. 5, 2016) and is located in historic downtown Lexington.
Carson's features exciting chef-driven recipes and hand-crafted cocktails that combine rustic refinement with classic Kentucky elegance in a casual, yet comfortable atmosphere- Making it the perfect place to celebrate a birthday, go on that first date, a meal before a show at Rupp Arena/Lexington Opera House, or just to stop in for a quick bite at the bar!

Carson's Restaurants are multi-year winners of OpenTable's "Diners' Choice" (2017,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25, & 26) and were included in RestaurantNews 'Top 100 Restaurants in America 2018'.

We can't wait to welcome you!

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Carl

Dined 2 days ago

Very nice atmosphere. Server was very friendly and knowledgeable and food was delicious.

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