3 Best American Restaurants in Lexington, KY

“Carson's Food & Drink was designed to reserve all of your spirits the moment you step through their doors. The restaurant has a culinary experience and friendly natural surroundings. The restaurant is an expert in serving American convenience cuisine with a Lexington twist, plus cocktails. Their chef and team's motto is to give everyone a better home-cooked meal and to provide the perfect venue for your next gathering. The restaurant's famous Filet Medallion and Shrimp are flame-grilled filet medallion sliced and placed on seared tomatoes, and sautéed spinach on two buttermilk biscuits, topped with their homemade béarnaise, two over-easy eggs, and worked with three sauteed truffles buttered shrimp. They also offer complementary Valet Parking on Friday and Saturday nights. You can surprise your loved ones with their gift cards. They serve happy hour from Monday to Friday, 3:00 – 6:00 pm. They have a children's menu available upon request for lunch/dinner and brunch. They also have high chairs, booster seats, and slings for baby car seats.”

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“Windy Corner Market ventures chef/owner Ouita Michel has produced another legend with an establishment that honors regional farmers and fabulous cuisine. They aim to give a market for Kentucky farms. Their cook utilizes Kentucky ingredients in their recipes, and they have Kentucky foodstuffs for sale on their shelves. Their destination provides refreshing homemade Po-Boy sandwiches, sundries, plate breakfasts, and bakery feasts. The Windy Corner Market team welcomes you to join their quest to build regional farming and food communities and economies by eating and buying local foods. Their menu features Po-Boy sandwiches on regionally made brioche, burgers, salads, seafood, breakfast, bakehouse goodies, soft-serve ice cream, and more. French Fries, Catfish Basket, and Chicken Fingers are highly recommended dishes. They offer free parking.”

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“Josie's comes from the owners of Merrick Inn, growing a warm, inviting neighborhood café in gorgeous Chevy Chase. Josie desires you to feel a sense of southern accommodation from walking in. The trademark's second place opened on the Lexington/Georgetown county line. Their friendly staff and horseshoe-shaped counter for comfortable communication make you feel right at home. Josie's lunch menu gives 14 various lunches and burgers, including fabulous favorites like the traditional club and more personalized grants such as Mamoo's chicken salad. Their breakfast involves several omelets (including a veggie version), hearty breakfast plates, two kinds of eggs Benedict, pancakes, waffles, and standards such as quiche of the day and sausage gravy and biscuits. Cheesy Grits, Bread Pudding, and Breakfast Potatoes are highly recommended dishes. They also offer gluten-free dishes.”

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