Local Dining

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

Casual Cuisine

1. County Club

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

2. Carson’s

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

3. Coro Lima

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

4. Smithtown

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

Upscale Cuisine

1. Blue Heron Steakhouse

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

2. Distilled

157 Jefferson St., “A <span class=”italic”>Southern</span> Bistro & Bourbon Bar,” (859) 255-0002.

3. Dudley’s

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

4. ItalX

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

5. Tony’s of Lexington

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

Craft Breweries

1. Country Boys Brewing Co

436 Chair Ave., “Brews fresh, minimally processed and using the finest ingredients,” (859) 554-6200.

2. Blue Stallion Brewing Co

610 W. Third St., “German lagers & British ales brewed with traditional ingredients,” (877) 928-2337.

3. Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co

401 Cross St., “Both Brewery & Distillery; brewers of Kentucky Ale,” (895) 255-2337.

4. West Sixth Brewing Co

501 West Sixth St., “The beer is never the same but always local,” (859) 705-0915.

Bourbon Bars

1. Belle’s Cocktail House

156 Market St., “Specializes in handcrafted cocktails, Bourbons & beers,” (859) 253-9300.

2. Bluegrass Tavern

115 Cheapside, “A traditional Pub offering beer on tap, classic cocktails & a large selection of Bourbons,” (859) 389-6664.

17. Henry Clay’s Public House

112 Upper St., “Premium Bourbons & craft brews plus live music in Henry Clay’s former residence,” (859) 368-7754.