26 Best Southern Restaurants in Lexington

“Great brunch menu. Delicious food.“

“Great meal-outstanding space, impeccable service and perfectly prepared food. Well worth the hour and a half drive.“

“A big shout out to Gus's for all their support of our first responders and kids. Love that Chicken and their mac and cheese!“

“Great waffle and egg omelette“

“Joella’s is the best! My son has an anaphylactic dairy allergy and have had an extremely hard time over the years finding a safe place to dine-out with him. Joella’s is the place! He is able to eat and enjoy without worrying. Wonderful place and we highly recommend.“

“Absolutely the Best! We are currently driving down Nicholasville Road eating the 2 grilled pork chops meal with cabbage, green beans and hot water cornbread, we couldn't wait! Absolutely yummy! the customer service is beyond reproach, everybody there are so kind and friendly! We will return! The food is great, the prices are even better, finally we struck gold by finding this little gem!!!“

“Awesome atmosphere and some of my favorite food in Lexington. Viva la farm to table“

“Happy hour was awesome, Margaritas were delicious! I had their hot brown and it was awesome!!!! will be back“

“The best food in town! Great beer & great service! I highly recommend Salt & Vinegar to everyone who’s looking for something extraordinary when it comes to food and craft beer & cocktails.“

“I have eaten here around 100 times in the last seven years. I will always continue to eat here. Great food at great prices. Relaxing atmosphere and the service is ALWAYS excellent. Highly recommend !!“

“The food & service has always been top notch. The fanciest fried green tomatoes & macaroni & cheese, and fabulous charcuterie boards. Their wines are of the chain. Highly recommended! ?“

“Amazing food, great atmosphere totally enjoyed the entire experience. I would highly recommend it and will return myself. The staff took very good care of us, the drinks were outstanding and the shrimp and grits were just simply delicious. The space is beautiful!“

“Best southern style food we've had in a long, long time! Try the delicious fried catfish cooked to order, the fried pork chops, the incredible green beans, macaroni and cheese, and mashed potatoes like we did! And great friendly service too.“

“Great food and friendly staff!“

“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 place is not really made for a large party. We had 10, and only 1 table would fit us. We did call ahead and they had the seating ready for us. The food was pretty good, not the largest portions. The Brisket Dip sandwich was probably the best of the table. The brussel sprouts were quite done (like burnt), so that was the only thing we had to send back. The staff took great care of us. Might go back for a party o 2 or 4, not larger.“

“A few blocks out of the center, but easy to find. Two rooms packed with locals; one room with aircon that was just what I needed. The LP guide recommended the fried shrimp, so decided on that. The food came pretty quickly with a huge mound of shrimp perfectly cooked! I’d definitely recommend this place! Good food, good vibe and friendly staff.“

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

“Must be the best tacos in Lexington and great customer service. I love that they use local ingredients too. Highly recommend“

“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.“

“Absolutely the kindest owners beyond beautiful people. I would give 10 stars just for the customer service alone hands down. The fried catfish is bomb without any sauce and cooked fresh. While heartily recommend!!Parking: I can ahead and food is ready in time.“

“I am writing to commend your employee, Matthew, at your 2305 Sir Barton Way location in Lexington, KY. He was so pleasant and cheerful, despite being the ONLY employee in the building during a lunch rush. Greeting customers, taking orders, cooking, and delivering food to tables with a smile. Like the rest of the world, Joella’s is short staffed, and that’s understandable. But I hope that the people who make the decisions are able to give this sweet man a raise or bonus or BOTH! Thank you Matthew for the excellent service! Kassie and Joel Durham“

“Great waitress! Good Food!“

“We had 5 in our party, the food was just OK, the service was just OK, the time with family was amazing. If I had to say I would go there over every place in town I could not. Yes I would return if someone wanted to go there but I probably wouldn't return on my own. With all the great reviews I had gotten from family and friends I expected more than I got, I was disappointed. I don't want to make it seems like it was a bad experience, but it wasn't a great experience either.“

“First time eating here and was very impressed by the food. Ordered lunch and their burger combo. The burger was huge and delicious and a great value for the money. Fries were thick cut and very unique. Loved the shape and size. The restaurant is a throwback to Goodfellas or some of the upper scale clubs of the 50s and 60s. Music was excellent. The only downside was the service. The staff just up and disappeared and we saw our waitress only three times in 45 minutes and no other workers at all. Overall a 9/10 rating.“

“Must be the best tacos in Lexington and great customer service. I love that they use local ingredients too. Highly recommend“