Ray’s Guidebook to Lexington
Food scene
Some of our favorite places to eat are in Lexington. There are a lot of food choices here in town, and we wanted to offer some of our go-to places.
This is our local go-to place for family dinners. Friendly staff and good food. Highly recommend the enchiladas mole.
Durango's Mexican Restaurant
2121 Richmond RoadThis is our local go-to place for family dinners. Friendly staff and good food. Highly recommend the enchiladas mole.
This is one of my favorite places to eat in Lexington. Located downtown, this place is just a short drive away. The pork tacos are the best! Go ahead and order 3 or 4. The staff is really friendly and the bartenders know how to pour a nice cocktail.
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Minglewood
159 N LimestoneThis is one of my favorite places to eat in Lexington. Located downtown, this place is just a short drive away. The pork tacos are the best! Go ahead and order 3 or 4. The staff is really friendly and the bartenders know how to pour a nice cocktail.
Tony's is a great place for a special event or a romantic dinner. The steaks are perfectly cooked. Professional and friendly wait staff. The creamed spinach is not to be missed. The bartender made our dirty martinis perfectly.
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Tony's of Lexington
401 W Main StTony's is a great place for a special event or a romantic dinner. The steaks are perfectly cooked. Professional and friendly wait staff. The creamed spinach is not to be missed. The bartender made our dirty martinis perfectly.
DELICIOUS! Latin-inspired menu. I've enjoyed everything I've tried so far. Steak rajas, tamales, and ceviche have been our favorites so far. Try the mezcal margarita!
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Corto Lima
101 W Short StDELICIOUS! Latin-inspired menu. I've enjoyed everything I've tried so far. Steak rajas, tamales, and ceviche have been our favorites so far. Try the mezcal margarita!
They don't deliver, but they serve up one of the best pizzas in Lexington. The bartenders are talented and can mix up a cocktail to go along with your favorite pizza toppings.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Goodfellas Distillery
1228 Manchester StreetThey don't deliver, but they serve up one of the best pizzas in Lexington. The bartenders are talented and can mix up a cocktail to go along with your favorite pizza toppings.
You can never go wrong with a hot chicken sandwich and a side from Joella's. This is our teenage son's favorite place to eat in Lexington. Family-friendly.
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Joella's Hot Chicken
101 Cochran RdYou can never go wrong with a hot chicken sandwich and a side from Joella's. This is our teenage son's favorite place to eat in Lexington. Family-friendly.
This is the place to go after a day of bourbon tasting or a concert at Rupp arena. Late-night hours and good food = a winning combo.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tolly-Ho
606 S BroadwayThis is the place to go after a day of bourbon tasting or a concert at Rupp arena. Late-night hours and good food = a winning combo.
Great place for family meals. Their menus offer something for everyone. Highly recommend the Josie's Dad's eggs, the Buffalo Chicken Salad, and Sweet & Meat special.
Josie's Restaurant
Great place for family meals. Their menus offer something for everyone. Highly recommend the Josie's Dad's eggs, the Buffalo Chicken Salad, and Sweet & Meat special.
Distillery
These are two of our favorite bourbons, and both are easy to get to from Idle Hour Cottage.
A great tour shows you around this historic distillery. Afterward, journey over to the visitor center and try out some cocktails. The scenery is beautiful and you won't want to leave.
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Destilería Woodford Reserve
7785 McCracken PikeA great tour shows you around this historic distillery. Afterward, journey over to the visitor center and try out some cocktails. The scenery is beautiful and you won't want to leave.
This is our favorite distillery in Lexington, and it is just minutes away from the house. Small, hand-processed batches of bourbon, vodka, rum, and moonshine. The Elkhorn Tavern, which is attached, is a great place to grab a bite before or after your tour.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barrel House Distilling Co
1200 Manchester StThis is our favorite distillery in Lexington, and it is just minutes away from the house. Small, hand-processed batches of bourbon, vodka, rum, and moonshine. The Elkhorn Tavern, which is attached, is a great place to grab a bite before or after your tour.
A little farther away than many other distilleries but definitely worth the drive to sample some delicious bourbons.
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Destilería Four Roses
1224 Bonds Mill RdA little farther away than many other distilleries but definitely worth the drive to sample some delicious bourbons.
Just a half hour away is the historic Wild Turkey Distillery. Classic bourbon at its best.
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Wild Turkey Distillery
1525 Versailles RdJust a half hour away is the historic Wild Turkey Distillery. Classic bourbon at its best.
Sightseeing
Stop in and visit this historic home and learn more about the Todd family and their time in Lexington. Perfect if you want a little history but don't have a ton of time as this is not a huge place.
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Mary Todd Lincoln House
578 W Main StStop in and visit this historic home and learn more about the Todd family and their time in Lexington. Perfect if you want a little history but don't have a ton of time as this is not a huge place.
The U of K Art Museum is a small but interesting collection of exhibits both from temporary shows the university’s permanent collection.
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University of Kentucky Art Museum
405 Rose StThe U of K Art Museum is a small but interesting collection of exhibits both from temporary shows the university’s permanent collection.
Thoroughbred Park
100 Midland AveBeautiful historic home and sculpture garden just a short drive or leisurely walk from the house.
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Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
120 Sycamore RdBeautiful historic home and sculpture garden just a short drive or leisurely walk from the house.
Great place for the whole family to explore. Perfect for a rainy day outing or during the chillier times of year.
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Explorium of Lexington
440 W Short StGreat place for the whole family to explore. Perfect for a rainy day outing or during the chillier times of year.