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Hidden gems: restaurants in Lexington
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Lexington. Ratings are based from 696 places in Lexington
Harry’s Hamburg
1920 Pleasant Ridge Dr 40509-2412
"I went for the first time for Lexington Burger Week. Their PB & J Bacon-Brie Burger was AMAZING. If it were on the menu all the time I'd go get it. It has creamy peanut butter on the bottom bun and br..."
Merrick Inn Restaurant
1074 Merrick Dr 40502-3704
"One of Lexington’s best restaurants. It’s an old home turned restaurant. We (four of us)didn’t have reservations but were seated in less than 10 minutes. Our waiter was very good and we tipped h..."
Windy Corner Market
4595 Bryan Station Rd 40516-9629
"One of my favorite destination restaurants. I love the place"
Bourbon n' Toulouse
829 Euclid Ave 40502-1741
"Best funky Creole/Cajun restaurant around! Love the flavors and environment ambiance!Being vegetarian, I always go for their black bean & carmelized corn with a double order of bread. Then I hit the c..."
Spalding's Bakery
760 Winchester Rd 40505-3729
"This is a family type of environment. Friendly staff and absolutely amazing desserts! Honestly thus far in my three years being in Lexington I have yet to find another bakery as great as this place......"
Wild Eggs
1925 Justice Dr 40509-2432
"Wild Eggs rocks! In more ways than one - it's not every breakfast place that plays Led Zeppelin music at 8 am. Love the chicken/egg themed atmosphere too. Fast, friendly service. And really delicious..."
Winchell's Restaurant & Sports
348 Southland Dr 40503-1825
"Reviews were along the line of 'better food than the typical sports bar' so we gave it a try. Their menu is quite ambitions for a place with about 25 TVs and we had a very good meal. There's not much..."
Azur Restaurant & Patio
3070 Lakecrest Cir Suite 550 40513-1937
"One of the best restaurants we tried in Dubrovnik! The Mediterranean dishes with Asian twist were delightful, some familiar taste from home! :) Dishes portion size is small & exquisite. But since we h..."
Stella Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson St 40508-1755
"Went here for lunch a few weeks ago. Best Hot Brown in Kentucky I've tasted so far! There is a lot of turkey in it and it is not drowned in the sauce! Workers were super nice and charming environment...."
Ramsey's Diner Harrodsburg Road
4391 Harrodsburg Rd 40513-1506
"A perfect example of southern hospitality is the best way to explain Ramsey's Diner. Our waitress, Anna was very attentive and never let us go without refills even though the entire restaurant was pac..."
Athenian Grill
313 S Ashland Ave 40502-1729
"Delicious and authentic Greek fare. Wide selection, fast and friendly service, and always fresh. Local craft beer available, and a cute patio for dining on sunny days."
Goodfellas Pizzeria - Mill St
110 N Mill St 40507-1207
"Great pizza and personalities! Loved the music and guys singing along as well as the energy of the place. Gave it 4/5 because the server messed up the order - no biggie as I just had to buy an extra s..."
Distilled At Gratz Park
120 W Second St 40507-1136
"Exceptionally good service. Very good steaks and seafood. The scallops are particularly well executed. The black Manhattan is highly recommended. Overall this is an excellent example of American fin..."
Mi Pequena Hacienda
3501 Lansdowne Dr 40517-1401
"The chips come out warm and the salsa is good. A big menu of really good food. This place has atmosphere for days. Great for a date or dinner with friends. I've never had a bad experience here and alw..."
West Sixth Street Brewery
West 6th Street 40508
"We had an awesome tour today. Hendrick was our tour guide and was a hoot. The brewery is so much more than just a brewery. Their community outreach is phenomenal. The tours are free and I think are be..."
Zen Sushi & Sake
3070 Lakecrest Cir 500 40513-1937
"As I walked in I noticed beautiful origami art work used as light shades and hand made clay sake cups on display. I could tell restaurant was designed with love and passion. Fish was really fresh and..."
Proud Mary BBQ
9079 Old Richmond Rd 40515
"First time visiting this establishment. Great ambiance. Very crowded. Took a while to get seated. Service was very slow, but like I said, it was very crowded. The band was a lot of fun. The food was o..."
Good Foods Co-Op Cafe
455 Southland Dr 40503-1808
"While traveling, I feel happy I found this place. Just the kind of food and supplies I needed to continue my travels. Local people sure are lucky to have the store and its staff available to them."
Osaka
3805 Dylan Pl Ste 130 40514-1097
"Osaka is the best sushi in Lexington hands down. I have gone here for two years now. I have tried a handful of other sushi spots and there is no comparison. They are in a class all their own."
First Watch
3071 Richmond Rd 40509-1508
"We were a family of 5 visiting KY for a day to drive to the Boone National Forest. We were staying at the Red Roof hotel for a night and since the hotel didn’t have a morning breakfast, we decided t..."