Highest-rated Restaurants in Lexington by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Lexington by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Lexington, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. La Taquiza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 130 West Tiverton Way Ste 190 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (459 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3061 Fieldstone Way Ste 1200 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#28. Bella Cafe and Grille

- Rating: 4.6/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 890 East High St. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#27. Omakase Sushi & Sake Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 848 East High St. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Bars
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#26. The Obstinate Sons

- Rating: 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 829 Chevy Chase Place Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: American, Bars
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#25. Beau's cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3191 Beaumont Centre Cir Ste 150 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Gluten-Free
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#24. Java Jukebox Cafe & Eatery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 640 West Maxwell St. Ste 130 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#23. Mazunte Bodega - Lexington

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 903 Manchester St. Ste 150 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#22. Taco Time

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2128 Nicholasville Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#21. South of Wrigley

- Rating: 4.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 472 Southland Drive Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Sandwiches, Hot Dogs
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#20. Tortillería Y Taquería Ramírez

- Rating: 4.7/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1429 Alexandria Drive Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. DV8 Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 594 East Third St. Ste 100 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#18. Pepper's Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 4750 Hartland Pkwy Ste 162 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. México Mi Amor

- Rating: 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 780 North Limestone Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican, Salad
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#16. Viva Mexico Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 2573 Richmond Road Ste 170 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Wing KYng

- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 101 West Loudon Ave. Unit 110 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Chicken Wings
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#14. Maria's Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1079 East New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Moody Mike's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 962 Delaware Ave. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Vegan, Food Trucks
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#12. Archa Nine Thai Kitchen - South Elkhorn Village

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 4371 Old Harrodsburg Road Ste 160 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
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#11. DV8 Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (823 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 867 South Broadway Ste 140 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#10. favor

- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 574 North Limestone Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: New American, Diners
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#9. El Patio

- Rating: 4.7/5 (118 reviews)
- Address: 2628 Richmond Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#8. Big Kahuna

- Rating: 4.7/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 904 Liberty Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Hawaiian
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#7. Genesis Coffee House & Eatery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1403 North Forbes Road Ste 130 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#6. Georgetown Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 417 Georgetown St. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Sandwiches
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#5. Bourbon n' Toulouse

- Rating: 4.8/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 1781 Sharkey Way Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Cajun/Creole
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#4. Blue Skillet

- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 213 East 7th St. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Soul Food
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#3. High on Art & Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 523 East High St. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Arts & Crafts, Sandwiches
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