Sharalee’s guidebook

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Sharalee’s guidebook

Nearby Restaurants

There are hundreds of restaurants in Lexington. These are our close-by favorites and the food is fantastic. Most of them will see a lot of customers each evening. There's a reason for that, the food is good.
When Buck wants to score romance points; he takes me here. It's a wonderful steak house. 4.5 stars, for reservations call; 859-335-6500 and it's only .5 miles away.
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Malone's Lansdowne
3347 Tates Creek Rd
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When Buck wants to score romance points; he takes me here. It's a wonderful steak house. 4.5 stars, for reservations call; 859-335-6500 and it's only .5 miles away.
Southern food, craft beer, an exceptional bourbon list and there are some extremely rare bourbons on that list too. Casual atmosphere that invites conversation at the table and you might need a reservation. Oh yeah it's popular. .4 miles away and 4.6 stars. 859-977-2600
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OBC Kitchen
3373 Tates Creek Rd
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Southern food, craft beer, an exceptional bourbon list and there are some extremely rare bourbons on that list too. Casual atmosphere that invites conversation at the table and you might need a reservation. Oh yeah it's popular. .4 miles away and 4.6 stars. 859-977-2600
This is pure comfort food, comfortable dining room, friendly staff and good comfort food. Did I mention this is comfort food. Reasonable prices, .5 miles away, 4.2 stars 859-272-0891
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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
3604 Walden Dr
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This is pure comfort food, comfortable dining room, friendly staff and good comfort food. Did I mention this is comfort food. Reasonable prices, .5 miles away, 4.2 stars 859-272-0891
You definitely want to make a reservation and this is a place to celebrate a special event. It's expensive. It's also delicious. I've never left a crumb on my plate and it's just .2 miles away and 4.7 stars. 859-269-5417
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Merrick Inn Restaurant
1074 Merrick Dr
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You definitely want to make a reservation and this is a place to celebrate a special event. It's expensive. It's also delicious. I've never left a crumb on my plate and it's just .2 miles away and 4.7 stars. 859-269-5417
Okay, you want a burger, beer, sushi and any other kind of pub grub. Drake's is for you. You can let your hair down, relax a little and have fun. Here's a pro tip: They have the freshest sushi in Lexington. Period. It's .5 miles away and has 4.4 stars. 859-335-6500
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Drake's
3347 Tates Creek Rd
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Okay, you want a burger, beer, sushi and any other kind of pub grub. Drake's is for you. You can let your hair down, relax a little and have fun. Here's a pro tip: They have the freshest sushi in Lexington. Period. It's .5 miles away and has 4.4 stars. 859-335-6500
Now this is a great Mexican food restaurant. They have a cantina but the atmosphere is for families. You want Mexican food? They got your enchiladas, tamales, quesadillas, fajitas, and I can guarantee you'll feel welcome. A little bit of a drive, 1.2 miles and 4.4 stars. 859-245-4679
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Mi Pequena Hacienda
3501 Lansdowne Dr
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Now this is a great Mexican food restaurant. They have a cantina but the atmosphere is for families. You want Mexican food? They got your enchiladas, tamales, quesadillas, fajitas, and I can guarantee you'll feel welcome. A little bit of a drive, 1.2 miles and 4.4 stars. 859-245-4679
Ramsey's is your family neighborhood diner, an odd collection of tables and chairs decorate the restaurant. The food is comfort food and I can honestly say that I have eaten my way through the entire menu. I haven't found a loser yet. Oh and the pies! PRO TIP: Order your pie before you order your drinks. They are made fresh daily and they are wonderful... really. Eat here early in the evening to avoid the crowd or after nine; they close at 11 pm. 4.4 stars and 1.2 miles away. 859-271-2638
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Ramsey's Diners
151 W Zandale Dr
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Ramsey's is your family neighborhood diner, an odd collection of tables and chairs decorate the restaurant. The food is comfort food and I can honestly say that I have eaten my way through the entire menu. I haven't found a loser yet. Oh and the pies! PRO TIP: Order your pie before you order your drinks. They are made fresh daily and they are wonderful... really. Eat here early in the evening to avoid the crowd or after nine; they close at 11 pm. 4.4 stars and 1.2 miles away. 859-271-2638
This is the place to find the best tour groups, whether its the Arts, Culinary experiences, Museums, Historical bourbon tours, Festivals, Concerts, or the up and coming distillery tours. 215 West Main Street, 3.2 miles, 5 stars, 859-233-1221
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Lexington Visitors Center
215 W Main St
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This is the place to find the best tour groups, whether its the Arts, Culinary experiences, Museums, Historical bourbon tours, Festivals, Concerts, or the up and coming distillery tours. 215 West Main Street, 3.2 miles, 5 stars, 859-233-1221

Fast Food nearby

This section is fast food. It's ugly, it's predictable, it's yummy and no one I know admits to eating it. Yeah I know. Go ahead, enjoy, I won't tell anyone.
Hey its Arby's, its close, its clean, drive-through or walk-in and they can take care of your growling stomach. It's close, its inexpensive, its Arby's. Just under New Circle Road, .3 miles away and 4.0 stars. 859-266-0112
Arby's
1228 S Broadway
Hey its Arby's, its close, its clean, drive-through or walk-in and they can take care of your growling stomach. It's close, its inexpensive, its Arby's. Just under New Circle Road, .3 miles away and 4.0 stars. 859-266-0112
Guilty Pleasure Alert. Some mornings you will find Buck propped up at the counter with my eggs and waffles and hot coffee. Those of us locals sometimes find a booth and solve the world's problems over a cup of fresh hot black coffee. Hope you'll join us. Its only .5 miles away, with 4.2 stars. 859-272-3454
Waffle House
859 S Broadway
Guilty Pleasure Alert. Some mornings you will find Buck propped up at the counter with my eggs and waffles and hot coffee. Those of us locals sometimes find a booth and solve the world's problems over a cup of fresh hot black coffee. Hope you'll join us. Its only .5 miles away, with 4.2 stars. 859-272-3454
It's pizza, it's fast and it's pretty good. The grand boys love it. Only .5 miles away and 4.1 stars. 859-273-7300
Little Caesars Pizza
3601 Walden Drive
It's pizza, it's fast and it's pretty good. The grand boys love it. Only .5 miles away and 4.1 stars. 859-273-7300
Sometimes you just want some chicken, beans and rice and you're in a hurry. This will fit the bill. Only .4 miles away and 4.3 stars. 859-687-9044
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
435 Redding Rd
Sometimes you just want some chicken, beans and rice and you're in a hurry. This will fit the bill. Only .4 miles away and 4.3 stars. 859-687-9044

Pharmacy

Sometimes life makes you need a pharmacy.
This one is .5 miles away. 859-266-0413 They are friendly and helpful and 4.5 stars
Rite Aid Pharmacy
3349 Tates Creek Road
This one is .5 miles away. 859-266-0413 They are friendly and helpful and 4.5 stars
.5 miles and 4.0 stars 859-245-6434
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CVS
2000 Harrodsburg Rd
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.5 miles and 4.0 stars 859-245-6434
This one is .9 miles away and 4.1 stars 859-335-2380
Kroger Pharmacy
704 Euclid Ave
This one is .9 miles away and 4.1 stars 859-335-2380

Regional Culinary Treats

These two restaurants are as different as the sun and moon. But just like the sun and moon, the world would be a much different place without them.
Red State Barbecue is one of those roadside spots that is easy to drive past. It's on the way toward Georgetown Kentucky on Hwy 25. Oh yeah, I do go out of my way to eat there. It is like stepping back into the 50's and let me recommend the ribs, no the brisket, no the... well, you get the idea.
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Red State BBQ
4020 Georgetown Rd
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Red State Barbecue is one of those roadside spots that is easy to drive past. It's on the way toward Georgetown Kentucky on Hwy 25. Oh yeah, I do go out of my way to eat there. It is like stepping back into the 50's and let me recommend the ribs, no the brisket, no the... well, you get the idea.
Buck is really picky about Italian food. No fast food chain allowed in this category. Giuseppe's boasts white linen tables, a jazz trio playing softly in the bar, an impressive wine list and chef prepared meals that will make you dream of Italy. No one would believe that Grandma Rosie wasn't in the kitchen turning out that pasta. 4456 Old Nicholasville Rd. 859-272-4269
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Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano
4456 Nicholasville Rd
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Buck is really picky about Italian food. No fast food chain allowed in this category. Giuseppe's boasts white linen tables, a jazz trio playing softly in the bar, an impressive wine list and chef prepared meals that will make you dream of Italy. No one would believe that Grandma Rosie wasn't in the kitchen turning out that pasta. 4456 Old Nicholasville Rd. 859-272-4269
This is the place to find the best tour groups, whether its the Arts, Culinary experiences, Museums, Historical bourbon tours, Festivals, Concerts, or the up and coming distillery tours. 215 West Main Street, 3.2 miles, 5 stars, 859-233-1221
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Lexington Visitors Center
215 W Main St
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This is the place to find the best tour groups, whether its the Arts, Culinary experiences, Museums, Historical bourbon tours, Festivals, Concerts, or the up and coming distillery tours. 215 West Main Street, 3.2 miles, 5 stars, 859-233-1221

Horses and places that love them

Though claimed by many, Lexington IS the Horse Capital of the World. The Queen of England, and other royalty around the world raise and breed their horses in these bluegrass covered hills. Here's a few things you might not want to miss. Tour our amazing horse farms, visit the Kentucky Horse Park or the retirement home for horses; Old Friends and you will become a horse lover too.
Visit a State Park that has everything a horse lover could ever want. Why there are over 1,200 acres of pastures, barns, museums and almost every breed of horse that walks on four legs. The park is a busy place too with seasonal festivals, shows and international horse riding competitions like High Hopes Steeple Chase
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Kentucky Hestapark
4089 Iron Works Pkwy
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Visit a State Park that has everything a horse lover could ever want. Why there are over 1,200 acres of pastures, barns, museums and almost every breed of horse that walks on four legs. The park is a busy place too with seasonal festivals, shows and international horse riding competitions like High Hopes Steeple Chase
Yep, its a retirement home for thoroughbred racing horses. These athletes are champions and they are living out their lives in loving care. Do you think you know race horses? Take a tour and learn a lot more than you might expect. 4.8 stars 502-863-1775
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Old Friends Farm
1841 Paynes Depot Rd
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Yep, its a retirement home for thoroughbred racing horses. These athletes are champions and they are living out their lives in loving care. Do you think you know race horses? Take a tour and learn a lot more than you might expect. 4.8 stars 502-863-1775
The world gathers at the Keeneland Race Track, each Spring and Fall. Yes the Derby is run in Louisville but the horses are bred near here. So whether its racing or the yearling sales or special events; the world gathers at Keeneland. 800-456-3412
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Keeneland Race Track station
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The world gathers at the Keeneland Race Track, each Spring and Fall. Yes the Derby is run in Louisville but the horses are bred near here. So whether its racing or the yearling sales or special events; the world gathers at Keeneland. 800-456-3412
The Red Mile is almost a sacred place for harness-racing and its 1 mile red-clay track still echoes with the hoof beats of swift trotters. Locals and tourists find their way there to see and hear and watch the horses fly while not running.
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The Red Mile
1200 Red Mile Rd
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The Red Mile is almost a sacred place for harness-racing and its 1 mile red-clay track still echoes with the hoof beats of swift trotters. Locals and tourists find their way there to see and hear and watch the horses fly while not running.
Want to pet a race horse? Want to see what goes on behind those horse farm fences? Well Horse Farm Tours is a not for profit organization that helps non-horse people get up close and personal with the horse world and its business. 4.2 stars 321 Merino St., 859-963-1004
Horse Country
321 Merino St
Want to pet a race horse? Want to see what goes on behind those horse farm fences? Well Horse Farm Tours is a not for profit organization that helps non-horse people get up close and personal with the horse world and its business. 4.2 stars 321 Merino St., 859-963-1004
This is the place to find the best tour groups, whether its the Arts, Culinary experiences, Museums, Historical bourbon tours, Festivals, Concerts, or the up and coming distillery tours. 215 West Main Street, 3.2 miles, 5 stars, 859-233-1221
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Lexington Visitors Center
215 W Main St
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This is the place to find the best tour groups, whether its the Arts, Culinary experiences, Museums, Historical bourbon tours, Festivals, Concerts, or the up and coming distillery tours. 215 West Main Street, 3.2 miles, 5 stars, 859-233-1221

Sports Venues

We love sports, basketball is king around here but that doesn't mean we don't love football, baseball, golf, hunting and fishing. Here's a few suggestions on how to get your sports fix.
Rupp Arena is Lexington's premier sports facility. Oh there's concerts and conventions held there too. But the place packs out for the University of Kentucky Wildcat Basketball team with a crowd 23,000 strong. Go Cats! 430 W. Vine St., 4.1 miles away, 859-233-4567
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Rupp Arena
430 W Vine St
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Rupp Arena is Lexington's premier sports facility. Oh there's concerts and conventions held there too. But the place packs out for the University of Kentucky Wildcat Basketball team with a crowd 23,000 strong. Go Cats! 430 W. Vine St., 4.1 miles away, 859-233-4567
Kentucky Football has been improving for some time and we are making our presence known in the SEC. 1540 University Dr. 859-257-1818
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Kroger Völlurinn
1540 University Dr
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Kentucky Football has been improving for some time and we are making our presence known in the SEC. 1540 University Dr. 859-257-1818
We love our Lexington Legends Baseball Team. This is a great ball park and they are truly focused on the fan experience. Good food too. Ticket Office: 859-422-7867
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Lexington Legends
207 Legends Ln
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We love our Lexington Legends Baseball Team. This is a great ball park and they are truly focused on the fan experience. Good food too. Ticket Office: 859-422-7867
400 Wilson Downing Rd. 1.2 miles away, 859-272-3115, 4.6 stars
Meadowbrook Golf Course
400 Wilson Downing Rd
400 Wilson Downing Rd. 1.2 miles away, 859-272-3115, 4.6 stars
1400 Gainesway Dr. , 1.1 miles away, 859-272-3428 4.3 stars
Tates Creek Golf Course
1400 Gainesway Dr
1400 Gainesway Dr. , 1.1 miles away, 859-272-3428 4.3 stars
This is the place to find the best tour groups, whether its the Arts, Culinary experiences, Museums, Historical bourbon tours, Festivals, Concerts, or the up and coming distillery tours. 215 West Main Street, 3.2 miles, 5 stars, 859-233-1221
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Lexington Visitors Center
215 W Main St
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This is the place to find the best tour groups, whether its the Arts, Culinary experiences, Museums, Historical bourbon tours, Festivals, Concerts, or the up and coming distillery tours. 215 West Main Street, 3.2 miles, 5 stars, 859-233-1221

Brewing & Distillery District

Town Branch Distillery specializes in Bourbon-barrel Ale. You can tour the distillery and learn a lot about the craft. 401 Cross St. For tour tickets: 859-225-2337, 4.6 stars
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Town Branch Distillery
401 Cross St
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Town Branch Distillery specializes in Bourbon-barrel Ale. You can tour the distillery and learn a lot about the craft. 401 Cross St. For tour tickets: 859-225-2337, 4.6 stars
This is the place to find the best tour groups, whether its the Arts, Culinary experiences, Museums, Historical bourbon tours, Festivals, Concerts, or the up and coming distillery tours. 215 West Main Street, 3.2 miles, 5 stars, 859-233-1221
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Lexington Visitors Center
215 W Main St
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This is the place to find the best tour groups, whether its the Arts, Culinary experiences, Museums, Historical bourbon tours, Festivals, Concerts, or the up and coming distillery tours. 215 West Main Street, 3.2 miles, 5 stars, 859-233-1221