
Guided tour · 3 hours
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Embark on a journey through the heart of Downtown Lexington, where history and farm-to-table flavors intertwine for an afternoon of fun exploration.
ItalX is an italian fine-dining restaurant in Downtown, Lexington.
Editorially verified August 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Lunch runs Wednesday to Sunday, a rarity downtown; dinner from 16:00 suits pre-show Rupp Arena tables.

Guided tour · 3 hours
Embark on a journey through the heart of Downtown Lexington, where history and farm-to-table flavors intertwine for an afternoon of fun exploration.

Guided tour · 4 hours
Join us in the Distillery District for Kentucky farm-to-table cuisine, limestone-filtered bourbons, and an exploration into the history behind this revitalized piece o...

Guided tour · 2.5 hours
Sink into your seat and sip unique craft cocktails and locally prepared plates while listening to captivating tales from Lexington's East End.
Address: 160 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
Tony's of Lexington runs a Tony Ricci steakhouse on West Main Street, plating prime cuts and seafood a short walk from Rupp Arena's event-night crowds.
TipKitchen closes at 21:00 Sunday to Thursday; book the later Friday and Saturday seatings for a quieter room.
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse brings the Cincinnati group's USDA Prime programme and live entertainment to West Vine Street, Lexington's flashiest big-night room.
TipThe macaroni and cheese Food Network singled out is worth the add-on; Friday service starts at 16:00.
The V at The Vine serves seafood-led fine dining from the 9th floor at 106 West Vine, a 2025 arrival with some of the best evening views in Lexington.
TipBook ahead for a window table at sunset; the coastal menu and wine pairings suit a slow two-hour dinner.
Tony's of Lexington runs a Tony Ricci steakhouse on West Main Street, plating prime cuts and seafood a short walk from Rupp Arena's event-night crowds.
TipKitchen closes at 21:00 Sunday to Thursday; book the later Friday and Saturday seatings for a quieter room.
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse brings the Cincinnati group's USDA Prime programme and live entertainment to West Vine Street, Lexington's flashiest big-night room.
TipThe macaroni and cheese Food Network singled out is worth the add-on; Friday service starts at 16:00.
Malone's cuts USDA Prime steaks at its original Lansdowne room, the Lexington-born steakhouse that grew into the Bluegrass Hospitality Group's flagship.
TipLexington Legend cut portions run big; the Hamburg and Palomar rooms take pressure off weekend waits.
The Merrick Inn serves Southern dinners and weekend brunch from a former horse-farm manor off Tates Creek Road, a Lexington occasion room of long standing.
TipBrunch runs Friday to Sunday 10:00-15:00; the walled patio is the seat to request from May to September.
Granddam is the dining hall of Lexington's Manchester Hotel, where Top Chef alum Paula Endara cooks Ecuadorian-inflected American food from breakfast to late.
TipFree parking sits directly across Manchester Street until 18:00; brunch runs Friday to Sunday 09:00-14:00.
The V at The Vine serves seafood-led fine dining from the 9th floor at 106 West Vine, a 2025 arrival with some of the best evening views in Lexington.
TipBook ahead for a window table at sunset; the coastal menu and wine pairings suit a slow two-hour dinner.