Christina
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Locally brewed beer

My husband recommends this place if you like IPA’s and interesting flavors. I’m not a beer girl, but I enjoy the sangria slushee in spring and summer, and the caramel apple slushee in fall and winter.
152 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th St
152 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
My husband recommends this place for German lagers and British ales. He likes the Dunkel. I’m writing this review as I sit at the Blue Stallion by the window, looking out at the snow and drinking the Blue Stallion hot toddy. Yum!
68 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Blue Stallion Brewing Co.
610 W 3rd St
68 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
My husband recommends this place for German lagers and British ales. He likes the Dunkel. I’m writing this review as I sit at the Blue Stallion by the window, looking out at the snow and drinking the Blue Stallion hot toddy. Yum!

Food scene

Delicious seafood, salads and burgers by our beloved, local chef, Ouita. Order on the app and have the food delivered to your table, or take it to go.. West Sixth Brewery is here too, so order a flight and try some of our local beers.
48 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Smithtown Seafood
501 W 6th St
48 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Delicious seafood, salads and burgers by our beloved, local chef, Ouita. Order on the app and have the food delivered to your table, or take it to go.. West Sixth Brewery is here too, so order a flight and try some of our local beers.
Hands down, the best barbecue I’ve ever had. And, you can smell it smoking all day long from our front porch. The cocktails are also delicious. The outdoor seating has great ambiance.
75 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
County Club Restaurant
555 Jefferson St
75 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Hands down, the best barbecue I’ve ever had. And, you can smell it smoking all day long from our front porch. The cocktails are also delicious. The outdoor seating has great ambiance.
I was reluctant to try the escargot, but everybody recommended them. They were so good! All the food and wine was amazing. This is a lovely little date spot. The owner and all of the staff are warm and friendly. This has been a Lexington hot spot for years. I can’t believe it took us so long to discover it, but it’s definitely a new favorite.
29 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Le Deauville
199 N Limestone
29 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
I was reluctant to try the escargot, but everybody recommended them. They were so good! All the food and wine was amazing. This is a lovely little date spot. The owner and all of the staff are warm and friendly. This has been a Lexington hot spot for years. I can’t believe it took us so long to discover it, but it’s definitely a new favorite.
My husband likes steak and I like sushi, so we always find a happy balance here. I’m my opinion, one of Lexington’s top 5.
25 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Malone's Palomar
3735 Palomar Centre Dr
25 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
My husband likes steak and I like sushi, so we always find a happy balance here. I’m my opinion, one of Lexington’s top 5.
This is one of my favorites! This place is full of Kentucky charm, whether you eat outside on the patio or inside the historic home. I get the pork loin and corn pudding every time! I should branch out, but it’s just so good.
47 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Merrick Inn Restaurant
1074 Merrick Dr
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This is one of my favorites! This place is full of Kentucky charm, whether you eat outside on the patio or inside the historic home. I get the pork loin and corn pudding every time! I should branch out, but it’s just so good.
This is my kids’ favorite. Humongous slices of pizza in a cool old warehouse. The lunch special is pretty nice. You get pizza, a drink and a side or dessert. The kids go for either the giant breadstick or the cannoli. This place is family friendly, but there is also a 21 and over section upstairs.
80 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Goodfellas Distillery
1228 Manchester Street
80 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
This is my kids’ favorite. Humongous slices of pizza in a cool old warehouse. The lunch special is pretty nice. You get pizza, a drink and a side or dessert. The kids go for either the giant breadstick or the cannoli. This place is family friendly, but there is also a 21 and over section upstairs.
Try the blackberry buttermilk ice cream! Or perhaps you’d prefer the bourbon ice cream. It’s all local, fresh and delicious here.
59 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge
1210 Manchester St
59 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Try the blackberry buttermilk ice cream! Or perhaps you’d prefer the bourbon ice cream. It’s all local, fresh and delicious here.
Try the sandwiches, try the soup and definitely try the pie! The staff here is wonderful. The patio is pet friendly and they will bring your furry friend some water and maybe even a treat.
76 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Stella's Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson St
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Try the sandwiches, try the soup and definitely try the pie! The staff here is wonderful. The patio is pet friendly and they will bring your furry friend some water and maybe even a treat.
Dudley’s has a classy, yet relaxed, atmosphere. You can sit in the lounge or eat in the elegant dining room. I love their rolls and have to be careful not to fill up on them, because the food here is amazing! I hear brunch is awesome. If you try it, tell me what you think.
74 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Dudley's On Short
259 W Short St
74 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Dudley’s has a classy, yet relaxed, atmosphere. You can sit in the lounge or eat in the elegant dining room. I love their rolls and have to be careful not to fill up on them, because the food here is amazing! I hear brunch is awesome. If you try it, tell me what you think.
Walk here from the Airbnb! The bar is beautiful, the staff is friendly and the food is delish. The crème brûlée is my favorite thing here!
34 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Blue Heron Steakhouse
185 Jefferson Street
34 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Walk here from the Airbnb! The bar is beautiful, the staff is friendly and the food is delish. The crème brûlée is my favorite thing here!
This restaurant is small, so get there early. This is my favorite local breakfast place. The savory French toast is so good. They also have seasonally flavored options. You can walk there from the Airbnb.
21 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Minton's
760 N Limestone
21 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
This restaurant is small, so get there early. This is my favorite local breakfast place. The savory French toast is so good. They also have seasonally flavored options. You can walk there from the Airbnb.
This is one of those hole in the wall spots that surprises you with their goodness! It’s inexpensive, the portions are large and it’s soooo yummy! It’s just a short drive from the Airbnb.
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Big Kahuna Hawaiian BBQ
904 Liberty Road
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
This is one of those hole in the wall spots that surprises you with their goodness! It’s inexpensive, the portions are large and it’s soooo yummy! It’s just a short drive from the Airbnb.
My family enjoys strolling down Jefferson street to Sorella for some gelato. It’s always fresh and there are always seasonal and unique flavors. The hours tend to be a little unpredictable, so check to make sure they are open before you go.
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Sorella Gelateria
591 W Short St
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My family enjoys strolling down Jefferson street to Sorella for some gelato. It’s always fresh and there are always seasonal and unique flavors. The hours tend to be a little unpredictable, so check to make sure they are open before you go.
Great vibe, delicious, large portions of food, and the best Bloody Mary around!
106 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Carson's Food & Drink
362 E Main St
106 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Great vibe, delicious, large portions of food, and the best Bloody Mary around!
This is my favorite restaurant on Jefferson street! It’s a very “Lexington” dining experience. The patio is fabulous and the food is too. I love the goat cheese ravioli and the fried chicken. (That’s all I’ve tried so far!) The house dessert is a chocolate, raspberry and macadamia mouse. It’s light and so yummy!
18 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Distilled at The Sire
157 Jefferson St
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This is my favorite restaurant on Jefferson street! It’s a very “Lexington” dining experience. The patio is fabulous and the food is too. I love the goat cheese ravioli and the fried chicken. (That’s all I’ve tried so far!) The house dessert is a chocolate, raspberry and macadamia mouse. It’s light and so yummy!
This is a great lunch spot especially if you love all things Chicago. My son-in-law is from Chicago and he says this place is the real deal.
South of Wrigley
472 Southland Drive
This is a great lunch spot especially if you love all things Chicago. My son-in-law is from Chicago and he says this place is the real deal.
This is the per place to spend a slow morning. (Check their hours before you come. ) They serve coffee every day and brunch on the weekends. If the weather is nice be sure to venture to the back for a seat in the grove.
Nate's Coffee Hideaway
200 West Main Street
This is the per place to spend a slow morning. (Check their hours before you come. ) They serve coffee every day and brunch on the weekends. If the weather is nice be sure to venture to the back for a seat in the grove.
I vote this the most unique dining experience in Lexington. And the sushi is the best I’ve ever had!
Omakase Sushi & Sake Bar at Chevy Chase
I vote this the most unique dining experience in Lexington. And the sushi is the best I’ve ever had!
If you are here for a celebration and need a cake, this is the place to go! It’s about a 5 minute drive from the Airbnb and so good! (I love the strawberry champagne cake!)
23 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Martine's Pastries
400 E Third St
23 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
If you are here for a celebration and need a cake, this is the place to go! It’s about a 5 minute drive from the Airbnb and so good! (I love the strawberry champagne cake!)
This little spot is a short drive away and really good!
Jasmine Rice Thai Restaurant
911 Winchester Rd
This little spot is a short drive away and really good!
No fru fru drinks, but have a good cup of French press, or some freshly brewed tea along with a delicious slice of cheesecake. Occasionally, they have a crepe food truck set up in the back during lunch. Nice outdoor seating area. 
Backroads Bakery Cheesecake
No fru fru drinks, but have a good cup of French press, or some freshly brewed tea along with a delicious slice of cheesecake. Occasionally, they have a crepe food truck set up in the back during lunch. Nice outdoor seating area. 
We love this little ice cream shop! The milkshakes are a work of art.
Never too much creamery
We love this little ice cream shop! The milkshakes are a work of art.
I love Bella’s! They have lovely cocktails and the best salads. The burrata is divine! Any entree with their fried chicken is a winner. It is just a cute and swanky place and I’m so glad that they are open for lunch.
Bella Cafe and Grille at Chevy Chase
I love Bella’s! They have lovely cocktails and the best salads. The burrata is divine! Any entree with their fried chicken is a winner. It is just a cute and swanky place and I’m so glad that they are open for lunch.
When I go here, I feel like I’ve entered a different world! Ask for the Gatsby room, although any seat in the house is lovely. The sushi is the best I’ve ever had. All the seafood is extremely fresh. This is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion.
54 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington
101 W Vine St
54 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
When I go here, I feel like I’ve entered a different world! Ask for the Gatsby room, although any seat in the house is lovely. The sushi is the best I’ve ever had. All the seafood is extremely fresh. This is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion.

Local businesses

Support the locals! Find local art, locally made products, food and drinks here. It’s just a fun place that always feels like a party.
This place is fun! They have a big sports bar, a cool bowling alley, a huge arcade, and the most comfortable movie theater that I’ve ever been to! (Seriously, I’m totally spoiled now!) You can order food from the restaurant and have it delivered to your seat in the theater! There is also an attached parking garage and you can get free parking for a couple of hours.
24 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
LexLive
301 S Broadway
24 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
This place is fun! They have a big sports bar, a cool bowling alley, a huge arcade, and the most comfortable movie theater that I’ve ever been to! (Seriously, I’m totally spoiled now!) You can order food from the restaurant and have it delivered to your seat in the theater! There is also an attached parking garage and you can get free parking for a couple of hours.
This place has locally owned restaurants and bars, plus shops and artist booths. There are Saturday morning yoga classes and block parties once a month. Everyone in here is so friendly and it's like a cheerful neighborhood gathering every time I go here.
31 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Greyline Station & Market
101 W Loudon Ave
31 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
This place has locally owned restaurants and bars, plus shops and artist booths. There are Saturday morning yoga classes and block parties once a month. Everyone in here is so friendly and it's like a cheerful neighborhood gathering every time I go here.
It doesn’t look fancy, but they have a very nice wine and bourbon selection.
Corner Wine
835 Euclid Ave
It doesn’t look fancy, but they have a very nice wine and bourbon selection.
Vine and Branch Wine, LLC
355 Southland Dr

Sightseeing

Drive to the arboretum for a walk or run. Enjoy the flowers and trees along the scenic trails. This is my daughter’s favorite way to spend a morning.
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สวนไม้รักษาพันธุ์, สวนพฤกษศาสตร์รัฐของ KY
500 Alumni Dr
97 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Drive to the arboretum for a walk or run. Enjoy the flowers and trees along the scenic trails. This is my daughter’s favorite way to spend a morning.

Fun for kids

If you are traveling with kids, this is a fun place to visit. Check out their calendar online.
The Living Arts & Science Center
362 N Martin Luther King Blvd
I’ve been bringing my kids here for years! There’s fun and educational things for toddlers and up. We have spent many hours in the play areas and the bubble room. The art rooms are full of fun supplies and I have one kiddo who could easily spend all day in there.
21 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Explorium of Lexington
440 W Short St
21 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
I’ve been bringing my kids here for years! There’s fun and educational things for toddlers and up. We have spent many hours in the play areas and the bubble room. The art rooms are full of fun supplies and I have one kiddo who could easily spend all day in there.