Romantic downtown restaurant with Parisian flair. Inventive continental menu.

CUISINE: Continental
HOUSE SPECIALTIES: Glazed duck breast, grilled bourbon tobasco marinated pork chops
No. Years in Operation: 17
Hrs-Operation: 11 - 2, 6 - ? Closed Sundays
Featured in Publications:
Southern Living, Bon Appetite, Gourmet, Keeneland Magazine
Serves: Lunch | Dinner
Seating Capacity: 100
Reservations Required: Suggested
Motorcoach Parking: yes

Colorful, top-quality Caribbean restaurant

CUISINE: Caribbean
HOUSE SPECIALTIES: Coconut Shrimp, Mahi-Mahi, Wrapped Banana Leaves
No. Years in Operation: 10
Hrs-Operation: Tues-Sat 4 pm - 1 am
Featured in Publications:
Serves: Dinner
Seating Capacity: 100
Reservations Required: Yes for 6 or more
Motorcoach Parking: yes

Revered dining institution for 27 years. Elegant dining room, jazzy lounge

CUISINE: 4-Diamond Continental
HOUSE SPECIALTIES: Steak Diane, Crab demos, Crabcakes, Lamp Chops, Asian BBQ Salmon
No. Years in Operation: 53
Hrs-Operation: Sat. 5-10; Mon-Fri 11 am - 10 pm
Featured in Publications: AAA, Herald Leader
Serves: Lunch | Dinner
Seating Capacity: 250
Reservations Required: Suggested
Motorcoach Parking: yes

A great all-around restaurant when everybody's in the mood for something different. Famous prime rib and cornbread.

CUISINE: American
HOUSE SPECIALTIES: Certified Angus Beef, Hot Brown
No. Years in Operation: 17
Hrs-Operation: Mon-Thur, 11 am - 11 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am - 12 mn; Sunday 11 am - 10 pm
Featured in Publications:
Serves: Lunch | Dinner
Seating Capacity: 90
Reservations Required: Recommended for 7 or more Motorcoach Parking: yes

Award-winning restaurant in restored 19th century school building with an excellent Continental menu and extensive wine list. Elegant dining room, cozy bar, outdoor patio.

CUISINE: American
HOUSE SPECIALTIES:
No. Years in Operation: 20
Hrs-Operation: 7 Days a Week
Featured in Publications: Town & Country, Southern Living, Keeneland Magazine
Serves: Lunch | Dinner
Seating Capacity: 50
Reservations Required: Suggested
Motorcoach Parking: yes

Charming cafe overlooking the gardens of Flag Fork Herb Farm. Sandwiches, soups and desserts include fresh-grown ingredients.

CUISINE: American/Kentucky
HOUSE SPECIALTIES: Burgoo, Beer Cheese, Lemon Geranium Pound Cake
No. Years in Operation: 7
Hrs-Operation: Tuesday - Saturday 11 am - 2 pm
Featured in Publications:
National Horseman, Herald-Leader, Midwest Restaurant News
Serves: Lunch
Seating Capacity: 75
Reservations Required: Highly Recommended
Motorcoach Parking: yes

Dine in a 1916 converted mansion. Specialties: carmelized roasted pork, fried chicken Maryland, pan-seared bass

CUISINE: Southern Cuisine
HOUSE SPECIALTIES: Oven-roasted lamb shank, smoked porterhouse pork chop
No. Years in Operation: 4
Hrs-Operation: 5:30-10 pm Monday-Saturday, 1 am Bar
Featured in Publications:
Serves: Dinner
Seating Capacity: 200+
Reservations Required: Suggested
Motorcoach Parking: yes

A Lexington institution since the 1970's. The setting is a former Jewish temple, a heavenly counterpoint to sinful breadsticks.

CUISINE: Italian
HOUSE SPECIALTIES: Pizza, garlic breadsticks
No. Years in Operation: 23
Hrs-Operation: Monday-Tuesday 11 am - 9 pm, Wednesday-Thursday 11 am - 10 pm, Friday-Saturday 11 am-11 pm, Sunday 11 am-10pm
Featured in Publications:
Pizza Today, Herald-Leader
Serves: Lunch | Dinner
Seating Capacity: 160
Reservations Required: No
Motorcoach Parking: yes

Redefined regional cuisine at Historic Gratz Park Inn. Elegant dining room, intimate bar.

CUISINE: Redefined Regional Cuisine
HOUSE SPECIALTIES: King Crab Corncakes, Hot Brown, Scallops
No. Years in Operation: 3
Hrs-Operation: 11 am - 2 pm Tuesday - Friday and 5 pm to 10 pm Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 am - 2 pm on Sunday
Featured in Publications: Lexington Herald-Leader, After Dar Restaurant News
Serves: Lunch | Dinner
Seating Capacity: 100
Reservations Required: Recommended
Motorcoach Parking: yes

Choose between intimate dining or a lively meal at Rosebud, the bar next door.

CUISINE: Seasonal Continental
HOUSE SPECIALTIES: Jerk Jamacian Chicken Nachos
No. Years in Operation: 11
Hrs-Operation: 4 pm - 1 am Monday - Saturday
Featured in Publications:
Travel Host, Southern Living, Herald-Leader
Serves: Dinner
Seating Capacity: 110
Reservations Required: No
Motorcoach Parking: yes

Bustling downtown bistro by day, lively cocktail spot by night. Popular with both students and professionals.

CUISINE: Soups & Sandwiches
HOUSE SPECIALTIES: Gourmet grilled cheese, Ky Grill, Portabella Popover
No. Years in Operation: 9
Hrs-Operation: Mon & Tues - 11 am to 8 pm, Wed - 11 am to 11 pm, Thurs to Fri - 11 am - 1 am, Sat 6 pm - 1 am
Featured in Publications:
Serves: Lunch | Dinner
Seating Capacity: 96
Reservations Required: No
Motorcoach Parking: No

Energetic and fun, often packed with Keeneland fans. Favorites are white lasagna, beef medallions, sesame seared tuna

CUISINE: American Continental
HOUSE SPECIALTIES: Seared Tuna, Rack of Lamb
No. Years in Operation: 11
Hrs-Operation: 11 am - 11 pm Monday - Saturday; Sunday 5 - 10 pm
Featured in Publications:
Herald-Leader, Southern Living. Won Wine Spectator Award
Serves: Lunch | Dinner
Seating Capacity: 120
Reservations Required: Suggested Thursday - Sunday Motorcoach Parking: yes

Sophisticated dostown restaurant serving artful Italian cuisine. Outdoor patio.

CUISINE: Italian w/California Accent
HOUSE SPECIALTIES: Tenderloin cognac, Sesame Tuna
No. Years in Operation: 3
Hrs-Operation: Monday - Friday 11 - 2:30 pm, Friday/Saturday 5 - 11 pm, and Sun - Thur. 5 pm - 10 pm
Featured in Publications:
Herald Leader
Serves: Lunch | Dinner
Seating Capacity: 150
Reservations Required: Recommended
Motorcoach Parking: yes

Good old-fashioned comfort food: pot roast, meat loaf, chicken and dumplings, southern veggie dishes, Hot Brown Voted "Best of Bluegrass"

CUISINE: Comfort Food
HOUSE SPECIALTIES: Hot Brown
No. Years in Operation: 13
Hrs-Operation: Monday - Sunday call for specific hours
Featured in Publications: Lane Report, Herald-Leader, Travel and Leisure
Serves: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Seating Capacity: 110
Reservations Required: Yes for groups larger than 6
Motorcoach Parking: No