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When people are finished shopping in and around Lexington, they can take a break at one of nearly 600 area eating and drinking establishments. From local favorites to chain restaurants, residents and visitors alike enjoy local traditions such as Derby Pie, hot browns and burgoo, as well as a wonderful mix of choices from seafood to Japanese to Italian, Mexican, and many more. New restaurants continue to pop up all over Lexington, catering to the area’s insatiable appetite for great food and drink.

Whether it’s too many options or just slow-arriving hunger pains, you’ll notice later dinner crowds in Lexington with restaurants seemingly busiest from about 7 to 9 p.m. – especially later in the week and on weekends. So, if you are looking to avoid a long wait or simply want a quieter atmosphere, the 5 to 7 p.m. timeframe is often a good choice. Restaurant crowds also directly correlate to large events in the area, such as University of Kentucky football and basketball games, Keeneland, and concerts and performances.

Fayette County bars and restaurants have been smoke-free since 2005 due to a clean indoor air ordinance passed by the city council. What does that mean for Lexington’s nightlife? Well, many of downtown’s bars and restaurants have adjusted with outdoor smoking areas, while crowds mingle on sidewalks between music sets.


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330 East Main Street, Suite 100, Lexington, Kentucky, 40507
Phone: (859) 254-4447  |  Fax: (859) 233-3304
  • About
    • Message from the Board Chair
    • President's Message
    • Top Investors
    • Board of Directors
    • Racial Equity Pledge
    • Staff Directory
    • Find Our Offices | Parking
    • NEWS
  • Do Business
    • Business Directory
    • Economic Development
    • Minority Business Development >
      • Minority Business Directory
      • Procurement Opportunities
    • Business & Education Network
    • Resources >
      • Start a Business
      • Relocate a Business
      • Funding & Financing
      • Publications
  • Live & Work
    • Relocation Guide
    • Job Openings
    • Getting Around
    • Demographics
    • Cost of Living
    • Lexington History
    • Lexington Rankings
    • Education >
      • Public Education
      • Private Education
    • Health Care
  • Advocacy
    • About Public Policy
    • Regional Plan
    • Your Government >
      • Local
      • State
      • Federal
    • Policy Statements & Key Issues
  • Membership
    • Member Benefits
    • Member Discounts
    • Member News
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • JOIN
  • Events
    • Commerce Lexington Events Calendar
    • Community Calendar
    • Submit an Event
    • An Evening With Commerce Lexington
    • EMERGE 2023
    • Leadership Visit 2023 >
      • Register Here
      • Past Trips >
        • Tampa-St. Petersburg 2022
        • Austin 2021
        • Raleigh 2019
      • Impact
    • Portugal 2023
    • Regional Summit
    • Washington Fly-In
    • Salute to Small Business >
      • Event Schedule
      • Past Award Winners
  • Connect
    • Become a Member
    • Peer Programming >
      • Business Owners Advisory Boards (BOAB)
      • Peer Groups
    • Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass
    • Leadership Development >
      • Leadership Lexington
      • Leadership Central Kentucky >
        • Class Roster
        • LCK Alumni
    • Ambassador Program