5 new american spots in Downtown, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Downtown's food · All new american in Lexington.

Dudley's on Short ★ 4.6

$$$Contemporary AmericanDowntown

Dudley's on Short cooks seasonal contemporary American food on West Short Street, the downtown room Lexington books for anniversaries and Keeneland nights.

TipReserve by phone for parties over six; OpenTable covers smaller tables. The bar seats walk-ins.

Dudley's on Short ★ 4.6

$$$Contemporary AmericanDowntown

Dudley's on Short cooks seasonal contemporary American food on West Short Street, the downtown room Lexington books for anniversaries and Keeneland nights.

TipReserve by phone for parties over six; OpenTable covers smaller tables. The bar seats walk-ins.

Millstone ★ 4.3

$$$Contemporary AmericanDowntown

Millstone cooks contemporary American food with Kentucky leanings in an 1880s Dudley Square schoolhouse, one of Lexington's most-watched newer dining rooms.

OrderShrimp and grits, Chicken and gnocchi

TipLunch runs Wednesday to Friday only. The shrimp and grits use Weisenberger white cheddar grits from Midway.

Millstone ★ 4.2

$$$Contemporary AmericanDowntown

Millstone cooks contemporary American food with Kentucky leanings in an 1880s Dudley Square schoolhouse, one of Lexington's most-watched newer dining rooms.

OrderShrimp and grits, Chicken and gnocchi

TipLunch runs Wednesday to Friday only. The shrimp and grits use Weisenberger white cheddar grits from Midway.

Lockbox ★ 4.1

$$$Contemporary AmericanDowntown

Lockbox occupies the vault floor of the 21c Museum Hotel's 1914 bank building in Lexington, with Stephen Holden cooking a contemporary Southern-leaning menu.

TipRenovation-mode service: in-room breakfast for hotel guests Wed-Sun and evening drinks in the lobby lounge. Call before a special trip.

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