Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Central Kentucky

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Central Kentucky? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Urban Stillhouse - Somerset

5.0

5 (107)

$31 to $50

American

Somerset

About the restaurant

Come and join us at The Urban Stillhouse Somerset, the food & beverage experience that showcases Horse Soldier Bourbon.

Top review

TonyVIP

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

Excellent all around. Bison filet was topped with a light herb butter topping that was a perfect complement. Spicy lamb meatball appetizer was a hit as well.

Cuvee Wine Table

4.9

4.9 (498)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

East Louisville

About the restaurant

Resting in the East End of Louisville, Cuvee Wine Table is a wine bar and restaurant with comfortable tables and patio perfect for any wine fan – no matter your skill level! We’re ready for the person with no wine knowledge curious to learn and try new wines as well as the experienced wine connoisseur with an extensive list of personal selections made by co-owner and Master Sommelier Scott Harper. Cuvee also has several craft beers on tap and a full bar for cocktails. And, we feature a happy hour!
Open for dinner, for a quick bite or an elegant full table dining experience. The menu includes small plates and entrees with a variety of cured meats, artisanal cheeses, flat breads and our special daily entree. The eclectic wine program lead by Master Sommelier Scott Harper serves a huge wine selection including more than 55 wines available by the taste or glass. Our award wining wine list is all available for retail to go sales.

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Daniel

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent, as always. I just wish the lobster bisque came in bigger bowls (i.e, buckets).

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Experience

Happy Hour 4PM -6:30PM Tuesday Through Saturday

Experience

Burger Night

The Chalet

4.9

4.9 (321)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Somerset

About the restaurant

The Chalet is unique dining experience in a beautiful setting with outdoor (open seating) and indoor (reservations) seating. The Chefs provide 50+ years of culinary experience building flavors using contemporary cooking techniques and the highest quality of ingredients. Our mission is to provide the best service possible combined with delicious foods that will leave a lasting memory of your epicurean journey.

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Tomi

Dined on Jan 8, 2025

Fine Dining, excellent food, wonderful service and great environment.

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4.8

4.8 (52)

$31 to $50

American

East Louisville

About the restaurant

Watch Hill Proper Bourbon Bar & Kitchen is a unique restaurant experience located in the heart of bourbon country. Open to the public, we offer the largest selection of American whiskey in the country along with a world class cocktail program made entirely with American whiskey. Chef Michael Crouch is a master of blending flavor to pair with our whiskey, cocktails, and wine offerings.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We had a medium sized group looking for a place to celebrate a birthday. Wonderful place. Excellent service.

All Thai'd Up

5.0

5 (31)

$30 and under

Thai

St Matthews

About the restaurant

Louisville's only Authentic Thai Restaurant. Located in Louisville's East End, Chef Kat (Katherine Aphaivongs) brings her hometown flavors to Windy Hills.

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EricVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We have eaten here several times, and this visit was no different. The food is phenomenal and the service is exceptional. Highly recommend you eat here.

Zen Sushi & Sake

4.9

4.9 (472)

$30 and under

Sushi

Lexington

About the restaurant

At Zen Sushi & Sake, we only use the freshest ingredients – the essence of Japanese cuisine. we strive to use only sustainable seafood. Our goal is to offer high quality ingredients in an innovative and sustainable way.
We fly in fish from Japan every Monday and Thursday.

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Layla

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Excellent service and food! Highly recommend

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4.8

4.8 (2234)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Midway

About the restaurant

"Voted Best New Restaurant in the State of KY 2007"- The Lane Report.

"Voted Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Lexington Area"- KY Monthly Magazine.

Located in the heart of horse country and just 20 minutes from downtown Lexington and 20 minutes from Keeneland. Offering an extensive boutique wine list and specializing in eclectic contemporary cuisine.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Always a great meal! Our favorite place and our wonderful governor was there! Great guy

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4.9

4.9 (4058)

$30 and under

Cuban

East Market St - NuLu

About the restaurant

Hailing From Cuba, Fernando and Yaniel Martinez have brought their passion and love to the plate, showcasing generations of love passed on by their mothers. Are you ready to experience some of the best Cuban food this side of the equator?

From plantains to the classic Cuban sandwich, we have all of the classic Cuban specialties covered with our twist, of course! Come visit us to see what Louisville has been missing.

At Mima's, we believe in creating an inviting and invigorating atmosphere. That's why you can find different choices to choose from. Whether you're enjoying a delicious dinner in our dining room, a tasty Mojito at our bar, or even a fine hand-rolled cigar on our patio, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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Aaron

Dined 1 day ago

Great food and service with a large group (11 people). Don't just bypass the appetizers, they were fantastic

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4.9

4.9 (4401)

$31 to $50

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

OBC Kitchen is a local, chef-driven restaurant that houses an extremely rare bourbon collection, eclectic craft beer selection and extensive wine list. Centuries-old local barn wood surrounds guests as they enjoy high quality, distinctive dishes in a pub like atmosphere. Indulge in chef-driven dishes and seasonal favorites. Celebrate the weekend with $5 Happy Hour features each Friday. Enjoy brunch favorites, bloody marys and mimosas on Saturday and Sunday.

The passionate staff fosters a spirit of hospitality and Kentucky heritage. OBC Kitchen was named after the counties that eventually became Kentucky; “Old Bourbon County” was stamped on bourbon barrels that floated down the Mississippi from Kentucky and became synonymous with the best bourbon in the U.S.

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StephenVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Everything was good, beer selection was very good. Initially they wanted to seat us near the front door, I asked if we could be moved, temperatures outside were in the 20’s and it was cool in that spot, they accommodated our request and moved us to a high top near the bar. Much warmer but dark. I had the horseradish potato crusted salmon which was very good and my wife hade the Wagu Burger, which was very good as well, but not sure I would rate either as outstanding. Probably a place for a younger crowd than my wife and I, though the background music was all us.

Bardstown Bourbon Company Kitchen & Bar

4.9

4.9 (2577)

$30 and under

American

Bardstown

About the restaurant

Thoughtfully executed, approachable cuisine informed by both Kentucky classics and the world's finest flavors. We source locally, calling out the farms right on the menu, and make everything in house. We call this the Modern Kentucky Experience.

Please allow ample time to enjoy your meal prior to a tour with us. Our suggestions: 1-2 guests 1 hour 15 minutes, 2-4 guests 1 hour 30 minutes, 4- 8 guests 1 hour 45 minutes, 9-12 guests 2 hours

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Cindy

Dined 1 day ago

Great place food was excellent . Would definitely come back.

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