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Carson's Filet Medallions - Carson's Food & Drink, Lexington, KY

Carson's Food & Drink

4.8
4.8
4497 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Carson's Food & Drink features new and exciting chef-driven recipes and cocktails that combine rustic refinement with classic Kentucky elegance in a casual, yet comfortable atmosphere.

One of Lexington Kentucky's finest restaurants; Multi Year Winner of OpenTable's "Diners' Choice" (2017,18,19,20,21,22) and included in RestaurantNews 'Top 100 Restaurants in America 2018'.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 160 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (859) 309-3039

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Neighbourhood

    Lexington

  • Cross Street

    Eastern Ave

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,497 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Overall

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Food

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Value

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for brunch

  • Central Kentucky

    American

  • Central Kentucky

    Most Booked

  • Lexington

    Best Overall

  • Lexington

    Best Food

  • Lexington

    Best Service

  • Lexington

    Best Ambience

  • Lexington

    Best Value

  • Lexington

    Great for brunch

  • Lexington

    Good for business meals

  • Lexington

    Hot spot

  • Lexington

    Lively

  • Lexington

    American

  • Lexington

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Carson’s is always on point. No question. Period. My only complaint is there’s no acknowledgment for celebrations or birthdays. It’s a special occasion place. I feel like the staff could recognize that more. Today I marked it on our reservation and told the hostess it was my husband’s 40th birthday. No acknowledgment at all. Otherwise Carson’s hits it out of the park every time.
  2. WarrenL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and great service. This is our go to place for celebrations and where we always take out of town guests. We had a great time and will be back soon.
  3. robertr

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal and atmosphere! Would have been better if the UK game's broadcast was played instead of music during the game!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Connor was an exceptional waiter.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service as usual! One of our favorite places for a date night. The grilled romaine heart salad was really good with the dill ranch dressing. Always recommend this place!
  6. HeatherL

    Western KY

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service. Great place with great atmosphere.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Deliciousness!!!!!! Everything was wonderful. Our server was outstanding.
  8. BrandonW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was great. The loaded nachos are delicious. Great drinks too!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time and i loved it. Food was so good and the drinks were amazing. Can’t wait to go back.
  10. cew24

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carson's is always great! Our server was amazing and recommended amazing dishes to try. We ended up ordering the Truffle Fries and the Nachos, both were delicious and exceeded expectations. For the entree, the Spicy Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich was top tier and as always the Mac&cheese is amazing. Definitely recommend Carson's!
  11. HeathR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ribs and grilled pb&j, parmesan chicken sandwich and derby pie were all very delicious. The service was great. We will definitely go to Carson's the next time that we are in town.
  12. Angies

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed the food was amazing. We had the filet Oscar and the fried chicken. Portions were large . Something on the menu for everyone. We will be back for sure Grilled Bre was also amazing. Check it out for a fun unique experience.
  13. CPtraveler

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So glad we found Carson’s. Every other place we went on our visit to Lexington was compared to Carson’s and nothing came even close! Great food, really wonderful cocktails and Tony our server was attentive but not constantly checking on us. Everything was beyond perfect.
  14. gadgetguy11

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carson’s offers the best quality brunch & lunch food in Lexington!!
  15. VFrank

    Cincinnati

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our first visit to Carson's! It even exceeded all of the praise we had heard about it. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Plus it's just a lovely and lively place. We'll be back!
  16. RichardR

    Louisville

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal, great drinks and food and excellent service from Thomas!
  17. JimmyD

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was on POINT!!!!! Atmosphere was relaxing and the price was good.
  18. Jennifer

    Louisville

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Nick was excellent. Friendly and efficient. Food was amazing. A bit loud but otherwise great evening.
  19. Susan

    Louisville

    113 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was excellent; food very good. Restaurant is loud but enjoyable. A great place to dine for a reasonable price!
  20. Campy

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were just on our way through Lexington, staying for the night and got a reservation here. It was great! Drinks were very good, food was fantastic and very healthy portions. Service was pleasurable and timely!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super delicious meals! Stir fry tofu and the ribs! Our appetizer was the grilled Brie. Everything was great as we would expect at Carson’s!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was great. Wife had steak Oscar and I shrimp and grits.
  23. SarahC

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I came here for an anniversary lunch, and everything exceeded my expectations! The environment is fun, the service was impeccable, and the drinks and food were amazing!! We had the salmon bruschetta, waygu burger, ahi tuna salad and the banana bourbon bread pudding. I have nothing negative to say about our experience, and I cannot wait to bring family here the next time they visit us!!!
  24. RoxanneP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    great food, friendly efficient staff. we requested to be reseated because of a noisy party next to our original table. they accommodated us without delay.
  25. VincentS

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! My wife ordered two different items from the menu because everything ( salmon baskets and banana French toast bread pudding) looked and sounded so wonderful. Although, everything was as good as reported she had to take leftovers home and was just as good later in the day.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best food and service! Best place in Lexington!
  27. TGC7

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We love this spot for brunch!! Amazing food and great service. One of our TOP 5 in Lexington.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday. Amazing experience overall
  30. MorganR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was really good. Definitely make a reservation as they are very busy. Wait staff was prompt and nice and they worked with food allergies. Will definitely go back if I’m ever in Lexington again.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything here is excellent. A must if you are staying in Lexington
  32. KeciaM

    Grand Rapids

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered the fried cinnamon biscuits and each ordered a meal and we had plenty to take home as leftovers! It was all delicious and our waiter Alan was super great!
  33. Wilbback

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife’s favorite spot for brunch. Mine too.
  34. mandiw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Benedict I have ate in a long time!!! Highly recommend
  35. HaroldH

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and drink selections. I had the Ham and Gruyère, and it was delicious. Big enough for two! Service is always excellent. Highly recommended.
  36. HowardC

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Totally enjoyable
  37. CindyK

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing food and service. Love the ambiance.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had an enjoyable dinner here. The decor and vibe of the restaurant was unique. They described it as ‘prohibition style.’ The cocktails were delicious and service was great. The food was good, but my steak was a bit charred on the outside and I had to cut some of those bits off. The salads that came with the steak were a very large portion and delicious. Overall, I’d recommend Carson’s.
  39. Dani

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing!!! I’ll recommend it!!! :) :)
  40. RobinT

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food and great service! Noise level is high!

FAQs

Carson's Food & Drink is rated 4.8 stars by 4497 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 160 times today
Google Map for Carson's Food & Drink

362 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Eastern Ave

  • Neighbourhood

    Lexington

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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