Downtown Restaurants

Lexington’s amazing “Foodie” Zone.

This section highlights a sampling of Lexington’s downtown restaurants. Some of the city’s finest restaurants are actually within walking distance of the Lyndon House – and others are a very short drive away. Dinner reservations are suggested, but not required.

Casual Cuisine

County Club

555 Jefferson St., “Exploring and expanding the Kentucky tradition of smoking meats,” (859) 389 6555, closed Monday.

Carson’s

362 Main St., “A Rustic Urban Bourbon Bistro,” (859) 309 3039.

Corto Lima

101 West Short St., “A modern interpretation of Latin cuisine,” (859 317 8796).

Smithtown

501 W. 6th St., Emphasizes local foods and old-fastened Kentucky recipes,” (859) 303 4100.

Upscale Cuisine

Blue Heron Steakhouse

185 Jefferson St., “Comfortable and chic, locally owned,” 859 254 2491.

Distilled

157 Jefferson St., A Southern Bistro & Bourbon Bar,” 859 255 0002.

Dudley’s                       

259 W. Short Street. ‘’Stylish Continental Cuisine with outside dining,” (859) 252-1010.

ItalX

160 Main St. – “An avant-garde Italian cuisine,” 859 407 5100.

Tony’s of Lexington                            

“Traditional steakhouse fare shares a table with innovative cuisine,” 859 955 8669.