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- RYRickYvipWashington, D.C. Area •29 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWhat a great find! Often, white table cloth restaurants are a little stuffy and stiff. Not Merrick Inn. The restaurant has several cozy dining rooms with only a few tables in each. Noise levels were low; we were able to talk quietly throughout dinner. Service was friendly and efficient. Natan, our server, was friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful. His recommendations were spot on. He struck that perfect balance of being available when we needed him and in the background when we didn't. Then there's the food and drinks. My Manhattan was perfectly balanced, often a difficult outcome for many bartenders. The grouper appetizer a winner. My friend's salad with salmon was quite good, but the walleye was a standout dish. The sides of asparagas with hollandaise and stewed tomatoes completed a truly enjoyable dinner. We finished with coffee (freshly made with quality beans) and port. We are looking forward to our next visit there, perhaps at the cozy bar for a Manhattan and some grouper.More infoMerrick InnPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Contemporary Southern)• Lexington•4.7
- JCJanetCCentral Kentucky •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoThis is the first time we’ve been here for the holiday lunch. We loved it. The food was outstanding as always. We had the best waiter, Spencer. He was very accommodating and personable. We love Jeff Rubys.More infoJeff Ruby's Steakhouse - LexingtonPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Lexington•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerFort Lauderdale •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat dining experience, excellent food and service. Filet was cooked perfectly!More infoTony's of LexingtonPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Lexington•4.7
- LGLaurenGCentral Kentucky •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023This is my FAVORITE restaurant in Lexington and it isn't even close to my 2nd favorite!! Everything I eat here is amazing and the service is beyond exceptional every single time we eat here (which is weekly at least). I cannot recommend enough.More infoCarson's Food & DrinkPrice: Moderate• American• Lexington•4.8
- JSJenniferSOrlando / Central Florida East •14 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Celebrated New Year’s Day by having brunch with friends. The menu was incredible making it tough to choose what to have. The food was delicious.More infoOBC KitchenPrice: Expensive• American• Lexington•4.8
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Regardless of whether you are looking for a great place to grab a quick lunch with friends or a romantic restaurant to enjoy with someone special, you will love the options available in beautiful Lexington. Several fine dining options serve everything from prime rib and ribeye steaks with beef sourced from local ranches to seafood and more. Steaks, seafood, and burgers are only a few of the options found at casual dining restaurants. Many venues take advantage of the local scenery to provide you with spectacular urban or natural views while you dine. Whether you are in the mood for comfort food like grandma used to make or you desire Italian, French or another culinary option, you can find many highly rated restaurants to choose from throughout the Lexington area.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Lexington is Bella Cafe & Grille in Chevy Chase
The best vegan restaurants in Lexington are Carson's Food & Drink, Castle Farm and Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano
The best vegetarian restaurants in Lexington are Carson's Food & Drink, Epping's on Eastside and Castle Farm
The restaurants with the best service in Lexington are Bella Cafe & Grille in Chevy Chase, Red Lobster - Richmond - Eastern Bypass and Rodney's on Broadway
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Lexington are Bella Cafe & Grille in Chevy Chase, Harvey’s - Danville and Red Lobster - Richmond - Eastern Bypass