What's your favorite restaurant in Kentucky and in Lexington?

MojoYamamoto

Active member
Jan 12, 2013
4,009
262
83
Looking for new places to try around the state and always looking for new places in Lexington where I live. In Lexington, my favorite right now is Windy Corner Market. As for the rest of the state, I don't know that I have a favorite but I always enjoy Old Hickory and Moonlite BBQ in Owensboro. And the porkchop at Patti's Settlement.
 

We-Todd-Did

New member
May 2, 2007
2,711
941
0
My favorites in Lexington are Saul Good and Proud Mary's. Both involved lots of beer so my opinion may be a bit skewed, but enjoyed food at both.
 

MojoYamamoto

Active member
Jan 12, 2013
4,009
262
83
My favorites in Lexington are Saul Good and Proud Mary's. Both involved lots of beer so my opinion may be a bit skewed, but enjoyed food at both.

Me my wife enjoyed Saul Good. Wouldn't know about the beer options, neither of us drink. Haven't heard of Proud Mary's.
 

Free_Salato_Blue

New member
Aug 31, 2014
4,475
922
0
Looking for new places to try around the state and always looking for new places in Lexington where I live. In Lexington, my favorite right now is Windy Corner Market. As for the rest of the state, I don't know that I have a favorite but I always enjoy Old Hickory and Moonlite BBQ in Owensboro. And the porkchop at Patti's Settlement.

Windy Corner is great. There's more more restaurants by Chef Ouita Michel, Holly Hill Inn in Midway, Wallace Station in Versailles and Smithtown Seafood on West 6th.
Red State BBQ - BBQ dive at an old motel on US 25 Georgetown Road w/ beer cheese grits
 

MojoYamamoto

Active member
Jan 12, 2013
4,009
262
83
Windy Corner is great. There's more more restaurants by Chef Ouita Michel, Holly Hill Inn in Midway, Wallace Station in Versailles and Smithtown Seafood on West 6th.
Red State BBQ - BBQ dive at an old motel on US 25 Georgetown Road w/ beer cheese grits
Been to all those except Holly Hill Inn. They are great.
 

Kaizer Sosay

New member
Nov 29, 2007
25,706
10,993
0
Lexington - Tony's, Ramsey's, Merrick Inn, Brookings Chili (RIP)

Louisville - Jeff Ruby's, Jack Frys, Proof, Havana Rumba, Alley Cat Cafe, and about 100 other places

Simpsonville - Brenda's (hole in the wall joint with horrible service and an actual bullet hole in the front door…but good food) JT's (for their stromboli), whatever the authentic mexican joint is called on Shelbyville Rd. where they look funny at all gringos who dine there but haven't killed anyone...yet

Frankfort - Rick's White Light Diner, Cliffside's, Gibby's, Azelia's, Saylor's (RIP)

Shelbyville - Claudia Sanders

Owensboro - Bill's

Hoptown - Harper House

LBL Area - Patti's (2" pork chop and the pies)

NKY - The Boathouse (yeah, i know it's across the ditch…so what? I like their ribs)
 
  • Like
Reactions: -LEK-
Jan 14, 2003
1,521
77
0
Not easy to say favorite because I don't know how to compare casual places with fancy places. I like them both, in different ways.

I do know that I have always loved Jack Fry's. Just my kind of place. I've never really been disappointed with Mussel Burger Bar in Louisville as well.

In Lexington, my favorite used to be Yamaguchi, but it closed (although I have heard a rumor of a joint venture between them and Jonathan Lundy in the future).

I'll always like Giuseppes. I think Tony's is probably the best quality food in town.

Lexington Diner is good. And I like places like Taqueria Ramirez. Just a hole in the wall but good food. Same for the Indi's/Richie's duo. Winchells is always good.
 

KingOfBBN

New member
Sep 14, 2013
39,077
3,295
0
Giuseppe's in Lexington. I haven't eaten there in four years but I never had a bad meal there.
 

dgtatu01

New member
Sep 21, 2005
8,673
506
0
My favorite restaurant period right now is The Village Anchor outside of Louisville.
 
May 2, 2004
167,872
1,742
0
Never been to tony's. But my dad works with the chef's wife so my parents are there like twice a month. Matter of fact, them and my brother were there for his birthday on monday.

I am obviously not the favorite son.
 

Get Buckets

Well-known member
Nov 4, 2007
4,532
1,397
92
Never been to tony's. But my dad works with the chef's wife so my parents are there like twice a month. Matter of fact, them and my brother were there for his birthday on monday.

I am obviously not the favorite son.

Great story.
 

UKGrad93

New member
Jun 20, 2007
17,437
12,538
0
Pattis in LBL
Lexington - Applebee's, the food is bad, but good deals on t shirts in the parking lot.
 

Teriecat

New member
Apr 5, 2007
7,026
183
0
Doe's Eat Place in Paducah. Steakhouse that has big cuts and a la carte sides.

Agree! My husband works primarily overseas; we travel a lot and have eaten in many restaurants in many places. Doe's is my husband's favorite restaurant. I love it too.

The original Doe's is in Mississippi and was started in the front room of an amazing black chef's family's house. They pride theirselves on using the best aged meat and cooking it perfectly.

Anyone coming to Paducah should do their self a favor and eat at Doe's. PS. You need to take 2-3 people with you and order the 3-4 lb sirloin. Make sure you ask for extra bread to sop up the juice.