Check out what made 2019 such a huge success

Locally-owned restaurants – the very best in town – served up multi-course lunch and dinner specials.

See Last Year’s Lunch Specials

See Last Year’s Dinner Specials

Locally-owned restaurants the very best in town are serving up multi-course lunch and dinner specials.
Two dine for a great deal at many hot spots.

See Last Year’s Specials

Click for delicious deals!

Alfalfa
AZUR Restaurant
Carson’s Food & Drink
Charlie Brown’s Restaurant
Cole’s 735 Main
Columbia Steak House
Corto Lima
Dudley’s on Short
Epping’s on Eastside
Holly Hill Inn
Honeywood
J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar
Le Deauville
Lexington Diner
Lockbox at 21C
Malone’s
Minglewood
OBC Kitchen
Palmers Fresh Grill
Pasta Garage Italian Café
Ramsey’s Diner
Ranada’s
School Sushi
Stella’s Kentucky Deli
Sutton’s Italian Restaurant
The Sage Rabbit
West Main Crafting Co.
Zen Sushi

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Alfalfa
AZUR Restaurant
Carson’s Food & Drink
Charlie Brown’s Restaurant
Cole’s 735 Main
Columbia Steak House
Corto Lima
Dudley’s on Short
Epping’s on Eastside
Holly Hill Inn
Honeywood
J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar
Le Deauville
Lexington Diner

Lockbox at 21C
Malone’s
Minglewood
OBC Kitchen
Palmers Fresh Grill
Pasta Garage Italian Café
Ramsey’s Diner
Ranada’s
School Sushi
Stella’s Kentucky Deli
Sutton’s Italian Restaurant
The Sage Rabbit
West Main Crafting Co.
Zen Sushi

Click for last year’s dinner deals!

Click for last year’s lunch specials!

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2019 Lexington Restaurant Week was made possible by hard work, donations, and expertise of staff at ACE, Hamburg Journal, WKYT-TV, Group CJ and Blue Million!

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Alfalfa | 859-253-0014 | Main Street across from the public library | Open Daily

Two Dine for $27 (Lunch)

STARTERS (CHOOSE ONE)

Muhammara
Red pepper and walnut dip served warm with toasted pita

Hummus Plate
House made hummus with garlic, lemon and cumin served with Kalamata olives, crumbled feta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and toasted pita

ENTRÉES (CHOOSE ONE)

Eggplant
Stuffed with North African spiced couscous

Salmon
Topped with a cumin based sauce and a side of spiced couscous

DESSERT

House made baklava

Nonalcoholic drink of choice
Homemade Spiced Ice Tea or substitute any nonalcoholic drink

*Offered Monday thru Friday

AZUR Restaurant | 859-296-1007 | Beaumont Centre Circle | Open Daily

$27 Chef Special (Lunch & Dinner)

STARTERS (CHOOSE ONE)

Pimento Cheese Fritters
with peach chutney

Oyster’s on the Half Shell (2)
Grilled with parmesan, oregano, butter and garlic or raw on the 1⁄2 shell with lemon and cocktail sauce

Pop Ashby’s Meatball
Dad’s recipe with Miss Marie’s Tomato Sauce

ENTRÉES (CHOOSE ONE)

Kentucky Bourbon Sirloin Steak
with a Four Roses bourbon and mushroom sauce, shaved bacon brussels sprouts and goat cheese smashed local red potatoes

*pair with award winning four roses julep by bartender Cody Crawford

Fried Chicken Lo Mein Kee Mow
Wok fired lo mein noodles, basil, tomatoes and haricot vert with crispy fried chicken, crushed peanuts and rice sticks and mango salsa

Farmers Market Vegetable Composition
a selection of what looks great from our local farmers (*VGT/VGN)

DESSERTS (CHOOSE ONE)

Bourbon Brown Butter Cake
with vanilla ice cream and caramel

Chocolate Cobbler
with ice cream, warm peanut butter sauce and caramel corn

Carson's Food & Drink | 859-309-3039 | East Main Street | Open Daily

$27 Chef Special

STARTERS (CHOOSE ONE)

Sriracha Bourbon BBQ ribs
Tossed in sriracha bourbon bbq, shaved jalapeños, and toasted sesame seeds

Salmon Bruschetta
House cured salmon, goat cheese spread, red onion, capers, cucumbers, balsamic reduction, crème fraîche, and fresh dill

ENTRÉES (CHOOSE ONE)

Filet Medallion
on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, rosemary Demi-Glace and topped with Carson’s Bearnaise

Salmon Oscar Style
Served on Yukon Gold garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus, topped with béarnaise and truffle buttered crab

DESSERTS (CHOOSE ONE)

Banana Bourbon Bread Pudding
Bananas sautéed in banana liqueur, bourbon, and caramel, topped with whipped cream and powdered sugar

Ice Cream Martini
with seasonal berries

Charlie Brown's Restaurant | 859-269-5701 | Euclid Avenue | Open Daily

Two Dine for $27

STARTERS (CHOOSE ONE)

Tuna Teriyaki
Grilled 6 oz. yellowfin tuna steak with teriyaki sauce

Caribbean Chicken Strips
Two grilled chicken breasts with Caribbean jerk seasoning with a side of ranch

Buffalo Drummies
One pound of drummies served with carrots, celery and ranch

Stuffed Jalapeños
Five breaded jalapeños stuffed with cheddar and served with dijonaise

Beer Cheese Plate
Homemade beer cheese served with carrots, celery and crackers

Hot Pepper Cheese
Breaded pepper jack cheese fried with a side of ranch and salsa

ENTRÉES (EACH CHOOSE ONE)

Grilled Chicken or Tuna Cesar Salad
Romaine mix with croutons, onions and parmesan cheese served with choice of grilled chicken or tuna

Prime Rib Salad
8 oz. prime rib over romaine mix with tomatoes, cucumber, cheese and croutons

Tuna Steak Sandwich
6 oz. grilled tuna steak on wheat

Clam Strip or Shrimp Dinner
Choice of 8 oz. breaded clam strips or shrimp served with french fries and slaw

Bison Burger
5 oz. bison burger topped with choice of lettuce, tomatoes and cheese

DESSERT

Two sodas & dessert to share

Cole's 735 Main | 859-266-9000 | Corner of East Main & North Ashland | Closed on Sundays

$27 Chef Special

STARTERS (CHOOSE ONE)

Warm Brussels and House Bacon
Shaved brussel sprouts, carrots, red onion and Napa cabbage finished with gorgonzola, balsamic drizzle, toasted hazelnuts, pumpkin seed oil

Ham and Cheese Board
House-cured smoked ham, chef’s cheese selection, apricot and date chutney, whole-grain mustard, house pickled vegetables, crostini

Lobster Bisque
Sherry crème fraiche, chives

ENTRÉES (CHOOSE ONE)

Seared Ruby Trout
Baby heirloom tomato risotto, asparagus, arugula lemon cream, roasted almond, Kalamata tapenade

Beef Shoulder Tender
Roasted redskin potatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, bourbon molasses demi-glace, corn relish

Gerber Farms Seared Chicken
Goat cheese potato puree, roasted and pickled rhubarb, seasonal local greens, sautéed cauliflower, strawberry buttermilk dressing, fresh strawberry and lemon

DESSERT

Assorted Sweet Bites
Chef’s choice of assorted bites

Columbia Steak House | 859-253-3135 | Corner of West 2nd & North Limestone | Open Daily

Two Dine for $27

ENTRÉES

2 Nighthawk Specials
Two 8 oz. tenderloins of beef broiled in garlic butter served with choice of two of the following – baked potato, Columbia’s steak fries, daily vegetable or Diego Salad

Corto Lima | 859-317-8796 | Corner of West Short & Limestone | Closed on Tuesdays

$27 Chef Special

STARTERS (CHOOSE ONE)

Vegetables En Escabeche
Pickled peppers, cauliflower, carrots, celery, onions and nopales

Fresh Heart of Palm Aguachiles
Lime, serrano chilies, cilantro and cucumber

Elote
Charred street corn rubbed with lime mayo, queso fresco and Tajin

ENTRÉES (CHOOSE ONE)

Arepa
Cheese stuffed crispy corn cakes with pico de Gallo and guacamole

Plantain Empanada
Barbequed jack fruit, Yucatan sauce, cashew crema

Huitlacoche Quesadilla
Mexican corn truffles, Oaxacan cheese, onions, jalapeños and cilantro

Black Beans & Rice
Pineapple mojo, tostones

DESSERT

Bolis Trio (Mexican popsicles)
Prickly pear, coconut & mango

*Walk-In (No Reservations)

Dudley's on Short | 859-252-1010 | Corner of West Short & Market | Open Daily

$27 Chef Special

STARTERS (CHOOSE ONE)

Chilled Corn Soup
Grilled corn & cucumber salad, chorizo oil

Watermelon Salad
with pine nuts, feta, currants & Chipotle vinaigrette

ENTRÉES (CHOOSE ONE)

Whole Roasted Heritage Pork Loin
Pimento cheese grits, grilled peach & chimichurri

Slow Cooked Salmon
with warm bacon & fingerling potato salad, pole beans and jalapeño vinaigrette

Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta
with heirloom tomatoes, garlic, parmesan and EVOO

DESSERTS (CHOOSE ONE)

Staci’s Homestyle Cake

Key Lime Pot de Crème

Epping’s on Eastside | 859-971-0240 | Corner of Walton & National Avenue | Open Daily

Two Dine for $27 (Lunch)

STARTERS (EACH CHOOSE ONE)

Gazpacho
Epping’s take on a classic

Green Pozole
Shredded chicken and hominy in a warm green chili broth

ENTRÉES (EACH CHOOSE ONE)

The Grilled Cheese
Marinated halloumi cheese, arugula, roasted red pepper, kalamata, sun-dried tomato aioli, country-style white bread, served with tomato soup and chips

Epping’s Chopped Salad with Chicken
Iceberg, romaine, tomato, egg, avocado, Kenny’s cheddar, bacon lardon, smoked peppercorn ranch

French Dip
Roasted beef, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, au ju

Tofu Bibimbap
Marinated and seared tofu, house kimchi, sautéed mushroom, broccolini, pickled carrot and daikon, soft cooked egg, sesame rice, citrus gochujang

Smoked Turkey Salad BLT
Farmer Joe’s heritage breed turkey, sorghum dressing, brown sugar smoked bacon, heirloom tomatoes, lettuce, house bread

**Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food bourne illness. Please make us aware of any food allergies*.

Epping’s on Eastside | 859-971-0240 | Corner of Walton & National Avenue | Open Daily

$27 Chef Special

STARTERS (CHOOSE ONE)

Mixed Greens
Arugula, baby kale, candied almond, orange supreme, asparagus, Noble Springs feta, apricot, raspberry white balsamic vinaigrette

RJ’s Dry Rubbed Wings
Dry-rubbed smoked local chicken wings, celery, carrots, Dry, Adobo BBQ or Classic Buffalo. House bleu cheese or smoked peppercorn ranch

Edamame Hummus
Roasted sunflower seeds, scallion, radish, fresh orange, Bourbon Smoked Togarashi

Gazpacho
Epping’s take on a classic

ENTRÉES (CHOOSE ONE)

Pork Tonkatsu
Panko fried pork cutlet, steamed rice, seaweed salad, katsu sauce, lemon

Tofu Bibimbap
Marinated and seared tofu, house kimchi, sautéed mushrooms, broccolini, pickled carrot and daikon, soft cooked egg, sesame rice, citrus gochujang

Grilled Prime Coulotte
Roasted corn and kale salad, chimichurri, crispy garlic and shallot

Shrimp and Grits
Tiger shrimp, house chorizo, poblano, pineapple, queso fresco, cilantro vinaigrette, Wiesenberger grits

Chicken Kabobs
Marinated Gerber Farms chicken, dry rubbed, chickpea tabbouleh, raita, grilled pita

Fresh Fish Feature
Chef’s choice, changes nightly

DESSERT

Chef’s Choice of Sweet Bites

Epping’s on Eastside | 859-971-0240 | Corner of Walton & National Avenue | Open Daily

Two Dine for $27 (Lunch)

STARTERS (EACH CHOOSE ONE)

Gazpacho
Epping’s take on a classic

Green Pozole
Shredded chicken and hominy in a warm green chili broth

ENTRÉES (EACH CHOOSE ONE)

The Grilled Cheese
Marinated halloumi cheese, arugula, roasted red pepper, kalamata, sun-dried tomato aioli, country-style white bread, served with tomato soup and chips

Epping’s Chopped Salad with Chicken
Iceberg, romaine, tomato, egg, avocado, Kenny’s cheddar, bacon lardon, smoked peppercorn ranch

French Dip
Roasted beef, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, au ju

Tofu Bibimbap
Marinated and seared tofu, house kimchi, sautéed mushroom, broccolini, pickled carrot and daikon, soft cooked egg, sesame rice, citrus gochujang

Smoked Turkey Salad BLT
Farmer Joe’s heritage breed turkey, sorghum dressing, brown sugar smoked bacon, heirloom tomatoes, lettuce, house bread

**Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food bourne illness. Please make us aware of any food allergies*.

$27 Chef Special

STARTERS (CHOOSE ONE)

Mixed Greens
Arugula, baby kale, candied almond, orange supreme, asparagus, Noble Springs feta, apricot, raspberry white balsamic vinaigrette

RJ’s Dry Rubbed Wings
Dry-rubbed smoked local chicken wings, celery, carrots, Dry, Adobo BBQ or Classic Buffalo. House bleu cheese or smoked peppercorn ranch

Edamame Hummus
Roasted sunflower seeds, scallion, radish, fresh orange, Bourbon Smoked Togarashi

Gazpacho
Epping’s take on a classic

ENTRÉES (CHOOSE ONE)

Pork Tonkatsu
Panko fried pork cutlet, steamed rice, seaweed salad, katsu sauce, lemon

Tofu Bibimbap
Marinated and seared tofu, house kimchi, sautéed mushrooms, broccolini, pickled carrot and daikon, soft cooked egg, sesame rice, citrus gochujang

Grilled Prime Coulotte
Roasted corn and kale salad, chimichurri, crispy garlic and shallot

Shrimp and Grits
Tiger shrimp, house chorizo, poblano, pineapple, queso fresco, cilantro vinaigrette, Wiesenberger grits

Chicken Kabobs
Marinated Gerber Farms chicken, dry rubbed, chickpea tabbouleh, raita, grilled pita

Fresh Fish Feature
Chef’s choice, changes nightly

DESSERT

Chef’s Choice of Sweet Bites

Holly Hill Inn | 859-846-4732 | Winter Street in Midway | Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays

$27 Chef Special

STARTERS (CHOOSE ONE)

Shrimp “Tostada”
Cast iron corn cake topped with aioli, shrimp ceviche, cucumber, tomato, avocado and cilantro

Melon Gazpacho
Sweet-and-salty chilled soup with cucumber, jalapeño, tomato, pepitas, queso fresco and red onion aguachile

ENTRÉES (CHOOSE ONE)

Cast Iron Fried Chicken
White or dark meat soaked, breaded and fried to order, served with Happy Jack’s corn pudding, green beans and hot honey

Cornmeal-Crusted Striped Bass
Served with a green tomato relish, with Happy Jack’s corn pudding and green beans

DESSERT

Chocolate Panna Cotta
with fresh berries

Honeywood Restaurant | 859-469-8234 | The Summit at Fritz Farm | Open Daily

$27 Chef Special

STARTERS

Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad
Cucumber yogurt, tahini, Tajin, sesame

ENTRÉES (CHOOSE ONE)

Striped Bass
with Fennel-Chickpea Salad and Tomato Beurre Blanc

Joyce Farms Poulet Rouge
with Fennel-Chickpea Salad and Tomato Beurre Blanc

DESSERT

Daytime Emmy
A petite version of our Oscar Performance decadent brownie sundae

J. Render's Southern Table & Bar | 859-533-9777 | Beaumont Centre Circle | Open Daily

Two Dine for $27

STARTERS (CHOOSE ONE TO SHARE)

BBQ Nachos
Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken or Brisket with Tortilla Chips, Sweet BBQ Sauce, Queso Cheese Sauce with Grated Cheddar Cheese & Green Onions

Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Savory combination of Spinach, Artichokes and 3 Cheeses garnished with grated Pecorino Romano. Served with Tortilla Chips or Crackers

ENTRÉES (EACH CHOOSE ONE)

Pulled Pork, Chicken or Brisket Platter
Served with sweet Jalapeño cornbread and two sides

Veggie Platter
Choose four sides. Served with Sweet Jalapeno Cornbread

DESSERTS (CHOOSE ONE TO SHARE)

Nancy’s Banana Pudding
Just like Grandma used to make! Vanilla Wafers layered with Bananas and creamy Vanilla Pudding mixture

New York Style Cheesecake

Le Deauville | 859-246-0999 | Corner of Limestone & Second | Closed on Sundays

$27 Chef Special

STARTERS (CHOOSE ONE)

Heirloom Tomatoes
with fresh mozzarella and balsamic reduction

French Pate de Campagne
with baby pickles, mustard and toast or jumbo shrimp provencal with avocado and fresh grapefruit on mixed greens

ENTRÉES (CHOOSE ONE)

Pan-seared Atlantic Salmon
with sorrel sauce, fresh sage, mushroom risotto and seasonal vegetables

Duck Leg Confit
with potatoes lyonnaise and baby spinach in a creamy mustard sauce or fresh pasta of the day

DESSERTS (CHOOSE ONE)

Vanilla French Creme Brulee

Chocolate Mousse

Check out what made 2019 such a huge success

Locally-owned restaurants – the very best in town – served up multi-course lunch and dinner specials.

Locally-owned restaurants the very best in town are serving up multi-course lunch and dinner specials. Two dine for a great deal at many hot spots.

Click for delicious deals!

Click for delicious deals!

Click for last year’s dinner deals!

Click for last year’s lunch specials!

Lexington Restaurant Week 2019 was served up by

2019 Lexington Restaurant Week was made possible by hard work, donations, and expertise of staff at ACE, Hamburg Journal, WKYT-TV, Group CJ and Blue Million!

lexingtonrestaurantweek

In The News on WKYT-TV

Locally-owned restaurants the very best in town are serving up multi-course lunch and dinner specials.
Two dine for a great deal at many hot spots.