CuisineSteakhouse
Price$$$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursSun-Thu 17:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-22:00
Last verified

Tip: Kitchen closes at 21:00 Sunday to Thursday; book the later Friday and Saturday seatings for a quieter room.

Location

Address: 401 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

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