Lexington
Prohibition-era cocktails ($8 to $10) and bloody Marys (garnished with bacon, shrimp, celery, olives, pepper jack cheese and pepperoncini) make for great…
Must-see restaurants in Bluegrass Country
Bluegrass Country
At this kind of place American eating is all about, local character Rick Paul whips up excellent (mostly Cajun) greasy spoon dishes at this tiny diner…
Lexington
Follow your nose to this small smokehouse marked by a bright blue door where the buttery-tender brisket is the meat to beat. Arrive early to get a juicy…
Bluegrass Country
This winsome 1845 Greek Revival estate, nestled beneath the oaks, houses one of the best restaurants in Kentucky. The married chef-owners serve a simple…
Bluegrass Country
Real-deal Honduran dishes emerge from the kitchen at this amiable little spot. Try the baleadas (folded tortillas stuffed with refried beans and cheese)…
Lexington
From worshipped food truck to the culinary anchor of the hot Distillery District, Chef Mark Jensen calls on a custom-built Argentinean-styled wood-fire…
Lexington
This don't-miss deli has more than 30 years under its apron, but the latest owners have upped the cool quotient and concentrated on delicious provisions…
Lexington
Blueberry lime cheesecake, blackberry and buttermilk, bourbon and honey – Crank & Boom invents flavors you didn’t even know you craved. Flights are…
Lexington
Down-home dishes made with Kentucky ingredients is Zim’s way. Locals fill the sunny, folk art-adorned room, forking into gingerbread pancakes and biscuits…
Bluegrass Country
The chef who owns the upscale Holly Hill Inn a mile up the road continues her locally sourced ways at this bakery, which occupies the renovated cafeteria…
Lexington
Order your cornmeal-crusted catfish, shrimp and grits or fish tacos with chili-lime-yogurt sauce at Smithtown’s counter, then head to a table in adjoining…
Lexington
Martine hails from France, and she doesn't mess around when it comes to her perfectly flaky croissants. Locals also pile in for her buttermilk chive…
Lexington
This smoked-meat sanctuary occupies the former storage garage of a Sunbeam bread factory. Though the service is best described as aloof, the dishes –…
Lexington
With its hip young staff, bright tile bar and slew of creative small plates, Corto y Lima draws date-night couples and groups of stylish friends. They…
Lexington
The giant burgers and thick, crispy French fries are mainstays, while the rest of the menu changes based on what’s available from local farmers. Expect…
Lexington
Breakfast fiends should head to this former gas station to fill up on scrumptious comfort food led by shrimp and grits (with green onion rémoulade and…
Lexington
Hip young foodies descend for familiar dishes, but with a twist. Think duck confit and waffles, pulled pork mac 'n' cheese, or fried chicken eggs Benedict…
Railroad Drug & Old Time Soda Fountain
Bluegrass Country
Walk into Midway’s pharmacy and right away you’ll see the retro soda fountain, its twirly stools beckoning you to take a seat at the counter and polish…