50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Lexington

“Literally the best place in Lex!!! Food is amazing, staff is friendly!“

“Both service and food were outstanding! Our server, Samantha, was super nice and took great care of us. This place not only has authentic cuisine but it's relaxed fine dining and not pretentious. Thanks again!“

“First time diner!!! Soooo….yummy!!! Service is excellent! If you don’t know what you want they let you sample. Feels and taste like you’re actually in New Orleans! Not fancy, no fuss, but with food like this who needs that stuff??“

“Such great food, friendly staff and we will be back.“

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

“We had a reservation, which was confirmed via email. When we arrived, not able was available. We got seated and our waitress just didn't show up. I drank my Heineken, waited and waited some more for about 20 minutes. I finally flagged down a person who kindly offered to get our waitress for us. No complaints with service after that. The food was good. However, do not order tuna tartare. I don't know what minced meat it was made from but it was not ahi tuna. It was a mixture of red spicy something, cut with crispy rice. No scallions. I even thought it was salmon at first? The waitress asked the chef and came back with assurances that it was not salmon. I don't know what it was but don't order it. I also had a few pieces of sashimi. White tuna was amazing (you get 3 pieces per order), but smoked salmon came in a weird portion. It was string cut into 6 strings. And when I say strings, I mean imagine a box of matches, cut lengthwise. I had 6 pieces of that. It tasted good, I just didn't know what happened to the rest of it. Everything else was fine. Maybe I just hit on the wrong items that night? I'm not sure. But I will probably not go back.“

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

“Old School Coffee is a must-visit spot in Lex! The baristas are so fun and love to chat whenever you visit. This coffee shop is in a beautiful "old school" building that is fun to explore. All of their drinks are school-themed, and they always have a drink of the week that is a must-try! Definitely give this place a try!“

“What a great treat! The host greeted us with the most genuinely enthusiastic hello and introduced all the front of house staff by name, made recommendations and directed us to the cashier. Speaking of, she was equally delightful and helpful. Now, let’s talk about the real stuff…. The food… OMG!! Tso’s tacos, biscuits, coffee, honey butter, and… and… and… THE GRAVY! We will be back!“

“Great pizza, amazing small business owner highly recommend, best wings in town“

“We were in town for a convention and happened to catch a live music event at Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Was a perfect way to spend our last evening together. The guitarist was wonderful, and the volume was just right, great music without overpowering the conversation.
As expected, the food and drinks were excellent, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The venue itself is lovely, we had a beautiful view. Earlier in the day there were heavy rains, but they were well prepared and had moved indoors.
There were five of us, and every one of us thoroughly enjoyed the evening. It was relaxed, memorable, and absolutely worthy of a final night spent with friends. Highly recommended.“

“Cool little spot down on Lane Allen close to Harrodsburg Road, they got hot food, cold drinks, and live music ..And yes, they’re open.“

“Cozy setting, wonderfully helpful staff, and the food is glorious! French toast, the fish sandwich, and the brisket sausage are must tries on your first visit!“

“I love to try local and this one didn’t disappoint. Lots of selections and an amazing crew with great recommendations.“

“One team member said: "Winchell's Restaurant and Bar is a Lexington classic sports bar with people-pleasing food for the entire crew. Whether it's game day snacks and drinks or a big family breakfast, this busy restaurant offers big portions, great service, and is a Lexington staple for a reason. "“

“Going to this place makes my day so much better the food and atmosphere is always amazing. 💚“

“Absolutely stunning location. Incredible, natural food; phenomenal environment. Hosts a multitude of really cool looking events for artistic community engagement. VISIT THIS ESTABLISHMENT.“

“What a great treat! The host greeted us with the most genuinely enthusiastic hello and introduced all the front of house staff by name, made recommendations and directed us to the cashier. Speaking of, she was equally delightful and helpful. Now, let’s talk about the real stuff…. The food… OMG!! Tso’s tacos, biscuits, coffee, honey butter, and… and… and… THE GRAVY! We will be back!“

“So i ordered curbside today, before I pulled off, I realized my order was not correct..I went inside spoke with the manager Kylie, and my order was fixed, not only did she recook my order,but she made sure I had fresh bread as well. such a warm person, she went above and beyond to correct the mistake! I just want to say, I see you kylie,your doing great things, may god continue to bless you. thank you again! Narissa“

“Great staff, great atmosphere. The Loco Hash is fantastic!“

“Very good! Food and staff were wonderful. Try the croquettes!“

“Great atmosphere, the staff is spot on. Mother fries are the bomb! Oysters and shrimp cocktail was very good! My wife and I both had the “ prime rib” recently. I’m not a butcher but what we had was not “prime rib”. It was I believe a $28 “chuck roast”.“

“Great beer! They’ve got something for everyone. The bartender was so nice and recommended other breweries to try while we’re in town. We’ll be back!“

“The chicken and waffles were amazing.“

“I first tasted Wise Bird Cider at the GOSHEN TAPROOM, right on the edge of Metro Louisville. It’s on tap and in cans! The Pomme Pomme Cider is SO DELICIOUS! The others are great too, but the PP is my favorite. If you can’t make it to Lexington (an amazing place to visit), make the shorter trip to Goshen.“

“We were in Lexington on vacation and love family owned business. We ordered one of everything. (we just couldn't decide) .Our food truly was heavens. Loved it all. Sure wish we lived closer. Well, maybe its a good thing we don't. 😆 Thank you for all your family's hard work.“

“The staff here goes above and beyond making excellent recommendations. The food we ordered was fresh and delicious. Had so many choices for our drinks-amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“A team member said: "Healthy Vibes is the best. From walking in and being greeted with a warm smile, to having a genuine conversation, to their amazing teas, shakes and acai bowls. You cannot go wrong with anything on their menu. Highly recommend!!"“

“A wonderful coffee shop!! Great atmosphere and a delicious cappuccino!!“

“I had an absolutely amazing time this evening! The atmosphere was the perfect blend of industrial and casual, creating such a cool and inviting vibe. The food was incredible—I had the pizza, which was delicious, and paired it with a #23 strawberry hard cider that was just perfect. Fred, the bartender, was fantastic—so personable and helpful in guiding my selections. His recommendations made the experience even better. I truly had such an enjoyable evening and can’t wait to come back!“

“and great service. Also offers reward program“

“First time to eat here. Simply put, the food was delicious! Loved the wings, pizza, Greek salad, and the Brussels & Taters. I highly recommend PieTana.“

“Favorite coffee in Lex…. And honestly anywhere else! Been going for years it’s become a part of our weekend routine!“

“Stopped in West Sixth Brewing on our way to KC for a World Cup match. What a great find!! The bartender (Meghan I think) was super friendly and made some great beer recommendations. Great soccer convo, too! They also immediately asked my 7 year old if she wanted a coloring sheet and crayons — always a bonus! The beer was terrific, very cool space, great vibe, they had a ton of great swag, and lunch from Smithtown Seafood next door was fantastic.“

“The fried green tomato BLT is wonderful! Quaint atmosphere, great service, and terrific food.“

“Stumbled on Ethereal Brewing Public House during a quick trip to Lex to see a UK game, and I’m so glad we stopped in! Great drink selection, delicious southern German - American food that had me missing home, the bartenders and staff were friendly, and the atmosphere was just fantastic. Can’t wait to come back!“

“My husband and I having family night with our sons at Blue Sushi Sake Grilled“

“Couldn't be happier stopping in to get some doughnuts today. The staff behind the counter were super nice. When I proclaimed I had never been here before they had recommendations ready for me to try. I bought both of them, and they were both great! Would recommend anyone to check this place out.“

“Biscuit Belly is a great spot for brunch! The service is always fantastic and their biscuits are DELICIOUS! Great coffee and cocktails too!“

“The food and staff are amazing!! The food is fresh and well worth the price. Highly recommended!“

“Chelsea our server was great and she made great recommendations. We tried the pretzel sticks with beer cheese, these are the best ever. Boone fries, the pimento cheese dog and the spicy chicken sandwich. The blackberry jalapeño sauce is soooo good!! Would definitely eat there again. Everything we had was really good. I don’t think their pricing is higher than anywhere else. Eating out in general is not cheap!!“

“best Italian food in town!“

“Top favorite restaurant in Lexington. I have eaten dozens of time, everything is always fresh, delicious and beautiful. very reasonable prices as well. love ❤️ 😍“

“Just got done eating there. Spicy Chicken and Waffles were great. Chicken had a very crispy breading and juicy meat…perfection. Waffle had a nice mild flavor and the addition of hot honey made it fantastic!“

“This was our first time trying Sutton’s! We to-go purchased the french onion soup, fettuccine alfredo, and the bourbon barrel burger, everything was AMAZING. The soup was absolutely delicious, and so was everything else. We paid $30 for everything, that’s beyond fairly priced. Not to mention that the food was excellent in quality and quantity, I couldn’t have asked for a better dinner! 100/10, I will absolutely be back!“

“My wife and I were in town for a few days for her birthday, and the cafe here was our first stop every morning. Staff was very friendly and highly knowledgeable, decor and atmosphere is great, and the products they put out were outstanding. Very well crafted coffee drinks, and the breakfast sandwiches we got on our last day will be haunting our dreams until we are able to get back, which we most certainly will! Overall EXCELLENT experience and we would both highly recommend stopping if you’re in the area!“

“The best selection of bourbon in the country right in downtown Lexington.

This iconic bar is where you need to be if your want to try some of the rarest bourbons around.

The sky's the limit here.

The bar tenders are so knowledgeable and are absolute experts so make sure you come ready to learn.

A must stop for everyone on the bourbon trail!“

“Historic and low key local bar that has lasted 90 years in Lexington making it the oldest bar in town.“

“Best burgers, drinks and atmosphere in Lexington!!“

“Food is always amazing with excellent service.“