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Best Restaurants in Kentucky

Looking for the best restaurants in Kentucky? Give the kind of meal you want to make time for a place in the plans. A restaurant earns its character through the food, the room, and the people who welcome you. Keep the journey in mind as you plan time in Louisville or Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance); choosing the area before the restaurant makes the invitation easier to share. A Kentucky restaurant visit can be the most personal part of the day: a table, a conversation, and a meal chosen together.

Let the occasion guide the shortlist: a quick invitation, a long conversation, or a meal you have wanted to plan. In Kentucky, picture time together without having to hurry on to another plan as you narrow the choices. Restaurant Score offers a common comparison of public dining signals; open the profiles to consider each place in more detail. Keep discovering the same destination through American Restaurants in Kentucky or Steak House Restaurants in Kentucky. For possibilities beyond Kentucky, continue with Restaurants across the United States. Bring this restaurant search into Restaurants in Lexington or Restaurants in Lexington-Fayette.

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#4

Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine

Lexington, Kentucky

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87.6
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#5

Tacolandia

Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky

1
87.5
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#6

Beef 'O' Brady's

Owensboro, Kentucky

2
87.5
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#7

Anna's Greek Restaurant & Venue

Bowling Green, Kentucky

5
87.4
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#8

Rodney's On Broadway

Georgetown, Kentucky

5
87.2
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#9

El Charro

Lexington, Kentucky

3
86.7
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#10

Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine

Lexington, Kentucky

1
86.7
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#11

Bourbon n' Toulouse

Lexington, Kentucky

3
86.6
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#12

Toasty's Tavern

Louisville, Kentucky

2
86.5
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#13

Jack Fry's

Louisville, Kentucky

2
86.5
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#14

Connors Steak & Seafood

Jeffersontown, Kentucky

5
86.4
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#15

Watan Mediterranean Grill

Lexington, Kentucky

2
86.2
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#16

Better Blend - Highland Heights

Highland Heights, Kentucky

10
86.1
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#17

Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza

Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky

1
86.1
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#18

River Road BBQ

Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky

1
86.1
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#19

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky

4
86.0
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#20

Freight House

Paducah, Kentucky

10
85.9
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#21

LeanFeast

Lexington, Kentucky

4
85.7
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#22

Zen Sushi and Sake

Lexington, Kentucky

7
85.6
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#23

Culver’s

Murray, Kentucky

2
85.4
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#24

Bob's Drive-In Restaurant

Paducah, Kentucky

2
85.4
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#25

First Watch

Louisville, Kentucky

2
85.3
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