New American Restaurants near Nicholasville, KY

“Stopped for takeout after we were visiting the Lexington area and on the way back to Cincinnati. We bought a load of Sonny's Sweet BBQ sauce and a couple of pork sandwiches for dinner that night. Sonny's closest location to Cincinnati is in Lexington (wish they would fix that). The food was very good and the service at the takeout counter was excellent. Hope to be back when back in the area.“

“As a former Kentucky resident, I look forward to visiting Drake's anytime I can. Their pretzel appetizer is my favorite, especially with that creamy cheese sauce. For lunch, my go-to recently was the California Cobb salad. The portions are good and the food is even better. Drake's is the perfect place to drop by for the big game, get drinks with friends, or celebrate with family. The service is always good. Love this place!“

“Love the food at this place! When I go in I always ask to be seated in Jessica James section she is absolutely the best! She hands down goes the extra mile being attentive to your needs, and her personality is vivacious! If you go in ask for her!“

“Agave & Rye is the best taco restaurant in Lex! They have the tastiest, most extravagant tacos! This is a great environment to try something new and have a few drinks with friends. Highly recommend ordering their Epic Queso Dip, the best queso dip in town!“

“This is definitely a new favorite for us! Keep in mind that they only have one server at the moment so be patient. The atmosphere is really cool and the food was SOOO GOOD!We ordered the tostones ceviche, octopus, chicken croquettes, beef short rib empanadas, Cuban sandwich with fries and house Sangria. The empanadas weren’t our favorite, but that was only because everything else was so amazing. The octopus is VERY much worth the price. Very excited to go back and try the Paella.“

“Had lunch 3/28/24. I had the salmon salad. Large, thick blackened filet on a bed of salad fixings. Husband had buffalo chicken sandwich with cheddar tots. Both from lunch special menu. Two large unsweetened teas. Excellent. Perfectly cooked salmon. $37.44 prior to tip. Such a deal!“

“On a SUPER busy Valentines Day, my wife and I experienced a FANTASTIC dinner. Our server Mariah (sorry if I misspell your name) did an amazing job. Our glasses were never empty and the food was amazing. Easily the best BBQ ribs in Lexington. Also, if heaven had a taste, it’ll taste like the carrot cake you have.“

“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!“

“This is amazing! Lexington residents are so fortunate! If you are a vegetarian, so many wonderful options. One of the best meals I have ever eaten. The delicious sweet and savory combination s is the pimento cheese fritters. A wonderful beat and brussel sprout salad and then the gnocchi - just these wonderful pillows of deliciousness. Great staff too. Such a great place. When Im back in town, staying next door again.“

“Lexingtons premiere sports bar but with a little touch of class. Beautiful setting to catch a game. Plenty of selections on tap for beer lovers including some local favorites. Very impressive Bourbon selection.The food is very good as well- highly recommend the CBR fries along with the Buffalo Chicken sandwich.Come here pretty regularly during football and basketball season and the staff is nothing short of spectacular. The wait staff in particular are always friendly and provide excellent service.I also appreciate that the restaurant and bathrooms are always very clean. This is a classy place without being uppity about it- genuinely a place that everyone can enjoy. I've never seen it too rowdy so I would say that it's also a family friendly sports bar- we have brought our daughter before and felt like the environment was appropriate.Great job, guys and gals. Keep it up ?“

“We stopped in here on New Year's Eve afternoon for a couple of drinks before heading to our hotel for the evening. Jack and Donna were both amazingly nice folks. They made us feel very comfortable and we enjoyed our conversation with them. We'll definitely stop in again when we're in the area.“

“We are fortunate that we are able to travel a bit and eat at a variety establishments. The time spent in Lexington was enjoyed at Sedona on three occasions for lunch, dinner and some very tasty adult beverages. The food was good quality, atmosphere was bustling and the service was unparalleled. Timely service, clean from front desk to Bathrooms. We were blessed with the service of Therase on 2 of those visits. She was engaging, knowledgeable of her menu and a delight to get to know. She is an asset to your company and the next time we are in Lexington we will stop in for sure. Don't hesitate to stop in for a bite and a brew they won't disappoint.Parking: Plenty of parking we walked from Marriott“

“Staff was amazing! Greeted w a smile and made our bowls swiftly and very tasty! As soon as there was no one in line they immediately started cleaning the food line to be ready for next guest. You are very blessed to have a staff that is energetic and will to go over and above. Many restaurants have some very lazy employees . It's been over a year since I was in this restaurant, but I will start frequenting it every week. Sunday 1-7-2024 @1:00 PM“

“I come here semi frequently, & have to say that this time around was extra great. my server Lilli was totally on it. I had everything I needed, my appetizer and entree were perfectly paced, and she was super sweet. Their salmon pesto special is awesome, along with their goat cheese crostini appetizer. portions were great for the price, wine selection is tolerable with familiar names. My favorite place to come for a relaxed lunch :)“

“We stared with drinks at the bar, so good and tasty! A great selection options from beers, mixes, and bottles. At dinner, the staff was superb! So friendly. All the food was wonderful, hot and tasty. My only disappointment was how loud yhe room was getting. It started to get difficult to have a conversation across our table. We loved everything about 33 Staves, but Fiday or Saturday night may not be the best times to go due to the volume levels. It really comes down to what atmosphere you are comfortable with.“