Lexington Restaurants Northside of Downtown

[gerntz]

Going to hoops game next Tuesday. Thought we'd eat first. Don't often eat in Lex. Go to FB games & tailgate & bit or go to Keeneland and eat after we get back home.

Coming from north. Any recos on a good meal? I'm assuming DT restaurants would be full in advance of games. Thanks.

[BOURBON TOWN CAT FAN]

Going to hoops game next Tuesday. Thought we'd eat first. Don't often eat in Lex. Go to FB games & tailgate & bit or go to Keeneland and eat after we get back home.

Coming from north. Any recos on a good meal? I'm assuming DT restaurants would be full in advance of games. Thanks.


Coming from your direction, I'd recommend the Malones in Hamburg.

[moody85]

Cheapside, at the corner of Mill and Short Streets

[gerntz]

Thanks.

[gerntz]

Wound up eating there. Very nice. Yea, somewhat pricey, but quality was excellent from appetizer to salad, entree, dessert, & wine. One of the better & more pleasant meals I've had. I'd call it a good value.

Thanks again.

[moody85]

It's next to my office and we often get carry outs for lunch.

GO CATS!!!!

[UK Lola]

Charlie's Fresh Seafood
Corner of Winchester and Liberty Roads

>"Best fish sandwich through the states of the Southeastern Conference"< (http://www.kentucky.com/744/story/320820.html)

[UKSam]

My wife and I are coming up the Saturday before the UF game to get away from the Kids and celebrate our wedding anniversary. What would be the best place to have dinner close to downtown. It has been several years since we have been to a "nice" place in Lexington. It is usually pizza, BWIII or a kid friendly Place. I saw someone mention Malones which we may do. I haven't been to DeShay's in a long time and is the Woodland Grill still open?

[jwade]

My wife and I are coming up the Saturday before the UF game to get away from the Kids and celebrate our wedding anniversary. What would be the best place to have dinner close to downtown. It has been several years since we have been to a "nice" place in Lexington. It is usually pizza, BWIII or a kid friendly Place. I saw someone mention Malones which we may do. I haven't been to DeShay's in a long time and is the Woodland Grill still open?


Woodland Grill was bought out a year or two ago, but closed in November I believe.

More upscale downtown options include Portofino, Bellini's, Dudley's, Metropol, a al Lucie, le Deauville. Can't go wrong at any of them, IMO.


Jim

[gerntz]

My wife and I are coming up the Saturday before the UF game to get away from the Kids and celebrate our wedding anniversary. What would be the best place to have dinner close to downtown. It has been several years since we have been to a "nice" place in Lexington. It is usually pizza, BWIII or a kid friendly Place. I saw someone mention Malones which we may do. I haven't been to DeShay's in a long time and is the Woodland Grill still open?

Sam, this Metropol is nice and a good value. $17-35 entrees. Food was great flavor & well-presented. Nice atmosphere.

[BOURBON TOWN CAT FAN]

Woodland Grill was bought out a year or two ago, but closed in November I believe.

More upscale downtown options include Portofino, Bellini's, Dudley's, Metropol, a al Lucie, le Deauville. Can't go wrong at any of them, IMO.


Jim

Another downtown restaurant that I'd recommend is Jonathans at Gratz Park Inn. Best Shrimp and Grits I've had, away from SC.

[UK78ALUM]

Any list of the best in LEX must include Merrick Inn.

[Dwight Schrute]

A restaurant that is fairly new to Lexington is Jack & Maddy's in Chevy Chase. Tried it a few weeks ago and was really impressed.