New American Restaurants in Lexington, KY

“I had the ribeye with tallow fries, fabulous. Then I shared 2 desserts with friends. Burnt butter cheesecake, oh my heavens, who knew, and the flour less chocolate cake is what a flourless chocolate cake is supposed to be.. ..oh my heaven, a real treat. The lady that assisted with the wine was incredible. Beautiful decor. Well done....“

“I took my 96 year old grandmother here. The place was great! The potato’s 🥔 were amazing!!!!“

“Tony Fisher is an excellent host.“

“My mom and her fiancé drove in from Gulf Shores, AL to attend my son’s (her grandson’s) college graduation from UK. I was able to book them 2 night at the Clarion for the event. After Saturday’s commencement, we wanted to celebrate. My mom and her fiancé were so impressed with Sedona Taphouse from the previous evening, that they treated us to an early dinner along with some drinks there. It was amazing from the appetizers to the drinks to the entrees. Our server was a delight, but we also had the pleasure of meeting the GM, Ben as he came over to not only check on us, but to shake my son’s hand and personally congratulate him on his achievement. He really made a big deal about his accomplishment and even went as far to pay for his meal, drinks and dessert. So unexpected! Ben went above & beyond and that food and atmosphere was outstanding. We frequent Lexington often, I’ve found my new spot for lunch or dinner. Thank you Ben!! We can’t thank you enough for making Mason’s special day even more memorable.“

“First time trying Agave & Rye...wow! Everything we tried was fresh & exploding with flavor! So delicious! Cannot wait to go again!“

“The folks working at Agave and Rye are super friendly and very helpful. The food was fantastic.“

“Tammy McNew was great! Best server ever. Food was good too. 😎“

“Stoofvlees ( house fries, beer braised beef sirloin, creme fraiche and herbs) Belgian endive salad with a creamy herb dressing, gala apples, muir apples, scallions and topped with pumpkin sunflower seeds. Please give this place a try you will have a great food experience. You can get cocktails from. Arcadium next door to have with your meal.💗 #lexingtonkentucky #eatbetterfood #eatfavor #lexingtonfoodscene“

“the best. Best service. tasty dishes. friendly staff.“

“We live in a rural area, so only get to this location about once every 6-7 weeks. EVERY TIME, we visit here, we are constantly impressed with the friendliness and excellent customer service we receive. No matter who waits on it, always great service!!“

“Went there for dinner for the first time last night with my husband and 2 friends and it was an super great experience. Our servers and bartenders, Taylor, Max, and Jesse were awesome. The drinks were SUPER flavorful and balanced, food was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back!“

“Cole’s is a beautiful dining experience with educated staff and a lovely menu!“

“What a great neighborhood bar! The regulars and bartenders are friendly, interesting and funny. The karaoke is fantastic. I stopped by while in Lexington for a week of appts at UK MED. It was just what I needed. You'll meet no strangers here. Cheers!“

“The chicken and waffles were amazing.“

“The absolute BEST burger in Lexington! Also a great Brunch! Truly a hidden gem in the heart of Lexington!“

“First timing trying this place. Fill place, feels like a neighborhood spoke with some unique dishes on the menu.

I got the Lumberjack burger. It came out raw, ordered it medium. They took it back I expected a new burger, the simply further cooked the burger. This time it was well done. Not a big deal flavor was still there, juicy and well seasoned. However, I think much of the Beer cheese had cooked off.

We got the salad with orange vinaigrette and it was very good. The squash soup was also nice on a snowy day.

Service was excellent and enjoyed the experience. The only negative was the burger cook and the not getting a new burger. Just kind of pointless to ask for how I’d like it cooked.

Would eat here again though“

“Al’s Bar is a Lexington treasure. Always booking great acts and hosting a wide variety of rad events, with a sizable back patio and reasonable prices. It’s been a favorite space of mine for over 10 years now, and I hope it’s around for another 100 so I can keep coming back and making memories there 💜“

“Food is always amazing with excellent service.“

“If you like Cole’s you’ll love this place. Excellent food. Great service. Nice atmosphere.“

“This place is great. Came in from out of town and went to a concert. Had to walk the dog and ended up in this great, pet friendly bar. We were so excited to find such a cool spot. Super affordable. Noticed half way through our first round that we had lost an expensive ring somewhere. The owner helped us look for a while and we left our information with him after not being able to find it. Turns out, it had been dropped outside and as luck would have it, some honest person turned it in the next day and the owner gave us a call and kept it safe until it could be retrieved. The atmosphere and space is great and the place is clean! (I’d know I was searching under tables and in the corners for that ring😆) I definitely recommend Devilish Current and we plan to return on our next visits to Lex.“

“Had a fantastic time/meal. We ordered the filet mignon, which is the best compared to any steakhouse I've ever been.
The Thai salad they have is superb to add.
Our server Carly was very knowledgeable about the menu and was very helpful. We were also greeted by the manager Alan, who was kind enough to come and say hello. Love seeing a restaurant ambiance with its staff so intertwined for the dining experience. Per our anniversary, we received a complimentary carrot cake which is nothing short of fantastic, super balanced and not overly sweet.
Thank you for the experience, we'll be back.“

“On July 5, 2025 we were visiting KY from OH searching for a great place to eat since the hotel kitchen closed at 11:00 p.m. When I tell you this is the perfect spot! Our server was Mathew and on a scale of 1-10 we give him 20 stars! If I had a business I’d definitely want him working there! He went above and beyond his job description! Thank you for finding a charger for me; I really appreciated that! Next time there’s going to be more in our group because we definitely spread the word! We hate we missed the band! Food, pricing and drinks excellent!“

“Very good! Our waitress Tayler was fantastic. Was really fast and very nice!!“

“Great place! I hope everyone visits!“

“If you’re looking for a dive bar that feels like home away from home (or looking for your new favorite local spot) this is your place!Everyone working was extremely nice and even welcomed me by name when I came back for dinner a couple nights later. Can’t say enough good things about this place. Definitely go for fries as your side, they’re amazing! Will definitely be back next time I’m in town!“

“New to the area, stopped there for the first time and got a lavendar cold brew and the super nova burrito. Everything was fantastic, and the baristas were wonderful. Absolutely recommend.“

“DJ en vivo, buena música y variedad de cervezas. Precios razonables.“

“Love this place! One of our favorites in Lexington!“

“Our stay was wonderful! The only hotel I’ve stayed where the refrigerator is actually COLD!“

“2nd time here and I can’t say enough about the pecan crusted pork tenderloins!!! Have to try this dish when I return home. Desserts were huge! Loved the carrot cake!“

“The steak, potatoes and broccoli were AMAZING! Compliments to chef Rena!! The bartender/server Tyler was really great too. Overall an awesome experience! Very happy I decided to come here for dinner.“

“This was our fifth year, having our Thanksgiving meal at the Triangle Grill. We always request and receive a window table where we can see the Lexington Center, Christmas tree, which is decorated, but not lit yet but still beautiful to look at while we eat. The buffet changes a little bit every year and not necessarily for the better, for example, my son missed the drumsticks this year And I couldn't find the gravy, but my tremendously good server brought me some from the back. I feel like there should be one more side, especially if there's not going to be roast beef. Maybe a corn pudding. The dessert choices were really good this year. Turkey itself was excellent as was the rest of the buffet. I've been there so long that when I walked up, everyone knew me by name and I'd had the same server several years and that is warm and friendly and feels like family when you were eating out. They are tremendous..“

“Incredible views with handcrafted cocktails - what more could you want from your trip to Lexington!? This bar is the best seat in downtown Lex for a view!!“