Dining
Downtown Restaurants
A place to put up your feet and share stories.
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 - $$
555 Jefferson St., “Exploring and expanding the Kentucky tradition of smoking meats,” (859) 389 6555, closed Monday.
Corto Lima - $$
101 West Short St., “A modern interpretation of Latin cuisine,” (859 317 8796).
Smithtown - $$
501 W. 6th St., Emphasizes local foods and old-fastened Kentucky recipes,” (859) 303 4100.
Upscale Cuisine
Chez Lyndon -$$$
507 N. Broadway St., “Guests are treated to an upscale experience in an intimate setting.” (859) 420 2683.
Blue Heron Steakhouse - $$$$
185 Jefferson St., “Comfortable and chic, locally owned,” (859) 254 2491.
Dudley’s - $$$
259 W. Short Street. ‘’Stylish Continental Cuisine with outside dining,” (859) 252-1010.
Tony’s of Lexington -$$$$
“Traditional steakhouse fare shares a table with innovative cuisine,” (859) 955 8669.
Chez Lyndon -$$$
507 N. Broadway St., “Guests are treated to an upscale experience in an intimate setting.” (859) 420 2683.
Blue Heron Steakhouse - $$$$
185 Jefferson St., “Comfortable and chic, locally owned,” (859) 254 2491.
Dudley’s - $$$
259 W. Short Street. ‘’Stylish Continental Cuisine with outside dining,” (859) 252-1010.
Tony’s of Lexington -$$$$
“Traditional steakhouse fare shares a table with innovative cuisine,” (859) 955 8669.
