Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Lexington, according to Tripadvisor

Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Lexington has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Lexington using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!

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#30. Ted's Montana Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (224 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2304 Sir Barton Way Ste 170, Lexington, KY 40509-2284
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#29. Taj India Indian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (236 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Indian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 154 Patchen Dr Suite 68, Lexington, KY 40517-4418
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#28. Ramsey's Diner Harrodsburg Road

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (229 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4391 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40513-1506
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#27. Ramsey's Diner Zandale Drive

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,068 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 151 W Zandale Dr, Lexington, KY 40503-2465
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#26. Spalding's Bakery

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (358 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, American
- Price: $
- Address: 760 Winchester Rd, Lexington, KY 40505-3729
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#25. Zen Sushi & Sake

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (63 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3070 Lakecrest Cir 500, Lexington, KY 40513-1937
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#24. The Triangle Grille

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (187 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 369 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY 40507
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#23. Carrabba's Italian Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (174 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1881 Plaudit Pl, Lexington, KY 40509-2429
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#22. Malone's Hamburg

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (215 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1920 Pleasant Ridge Dr, Lexington, KY 40509-2412
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#21. Sutton's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (212 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 110 N Locust Hill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509-1514
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#20. The Blue Heron Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (156 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 185 Jefferson St, Lexington, KY 40508-1758
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#19. Ramsey's Andover Country Store

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (302 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3090 Helmsdale Pl Ste 290, Lexington, KY 40509-2227
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#18. Bonefish Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (241 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2341 Sir Barton Way, Lexington, KY 40509-2257
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#17. Azur Restaurant & Patio

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (268 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3070 Lakecrest Cir Suite 550, Lexington, KY 40513-1937
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#16. Lockbox

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (197 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 167 W Main St Inside 21c Musuem Hotel, Lexington, KY 40507-1397
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#15. Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (218 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 4456 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40515-4619
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#14. Distilled Restaurant & Bourbon Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (182 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 157 Jefferson St, Lexington, KY 40508-1758
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#13. Malone's Palomar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (430 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Sushi
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3735 Palomar Centre Dr, Lexington, KY 40513-1147
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#12. Joe Bologna's Restaurant and Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (630 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 120 W Maxwell St, Lexington, KY 40508-2530
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#11. Saul Good Restaurant & Pub

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (477 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3801 Nicholasville Rd Suite 120, Lexington, KY 40503-4443
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#10. Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (289 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Price: $
- Address: 1210 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504-1129
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#9. Dudley's on Short

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (514 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 259 W Short St Ste 125, Lexington, KY 40507-1242
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#8. Harry's Hamburg

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,040 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1920 Pleasant Ridge Dr, Lexington, KY 40509-2412
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#7. Malone's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (473 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3347 Tates Creek Rd Lansdowne, Lexington, KY 40502-3407
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#6. Carson's Food & Drink

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (374 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 362 E Main St I, Lexington, KY 40507-1584
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#5. Tony's of Lexington

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (613 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 401 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507-1640
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#4. Bella Notte

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (626 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3715 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503-4441
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#3. OBC Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (260 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3373 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington, KY 40502-3407
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#2. Coles 735 Main

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (381 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 735 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40502-1601
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#1. Merrick Inn Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (929 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1074 Merrick Dr, Lexington, KY 40502-3704
- Read more on Tripadvisor