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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse ★ 4.5

$$$$SteakhouseDowntown

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.

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse ★ 4.5

$$$$SteakhouseDowntown

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.

Tony's of Lexington ★ 4.4

$$$$SteakhouseDowntown

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.

Tony's of Lexington ★ 4.4

$$$$SteakhouseDowntown

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.

The V at The Vine ★ 4.2

$$$$SeafoodDowntown

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.

The V at The Vine ★ 4.0

$$$$SeafoodDowntown

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.

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