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Carson's Creole Filet - Carson's on Main, Lexington, KY

Carson's on Main

4.8
4.8
6233 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 152 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Carson's Food & Drink features new and exciting chef-driven recipes and cocktails that combine rustic refinement with classic Kentucky elegance in a casual, yet comfortable atmosphere.

One of Lexington Kentucky's finest restaurants; Multi Year Winner of OpenTable's "Diners' Choice" (2017,18,19,20,21,22) and included in RestaurantNews 'Top 100 Restaurants in America 2018'.

We can't wait to welcome you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 309-3039
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    Main St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,233 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    American

  • Central Kentucky

    Most Booked

  • Lexington

    Best Overall

  • Lexington

    Best Food

  • Lexington

    Best Ambiance

  • Lexington

    Best Value

  • Lexington

    Great for brunch

  • Lexington

    Hot spot

  • Lexington

    Lively

  • Lexington

    American

  • Lexington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carson's on Main offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing" food and "top-notch" service. Guests appreciate the "warm and inviting" atmosphere, extensive menu, and generous portions. Notable dishes include the smoked Gouda Mac and cheese, chicken & waffles, and seafood linguine. With "attentive" staff and delightful drinks, it's a Lexington favorite.

6,236 Reviews
  1. Abigail

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Carson’s and after a rocky start had a very enjoyable evening. We made a reservation at 8:00 to celebrate my birthday. It was busy, but we were quickly seated due to making a reservation. However, we were not greeted by a single waiter/waitress until my husband got up and asked the host if we had a server. This was at 8:30. Essentially we waited over 20 minutes at our table with no water/welcome/etc. and multiple servers walked by our table. The host was a bit flustered when my husband asked if we had a server and said that they had just had a “shift change” and that someone would be over soon. I will say the host and hostess were probably the least pleasant of our experience. Neither one were friendly/welcoming or showed any sense of inclination towards improving guest experiences. After my husband asked about a server, a manager came to our table within 4 minutes was immediately apologetic, took our drink/appetizer order and made our appetizer and drinks complimentary due to the error of not assigning us a server. They did not have to do that, but we appreciated the apology and complimentary items very much. Our server visited the table within 5 minutes of the manager and was incredibly welcoming. She was attentive to our table and the service was wonderful, as we almost always experience at Carson’s. The manager stopped by to check in again after we received our entrees as well. The food was delicious, as always. We had the Oscar Style Filets and Oscar Style Salmon (both cooked perfectly) and the truffle fries with added pork belly. The cocktails were great as well; I really enjoyed the espresso martini. The only other issue was that there was no recognition for my birthday, even though the we stated in the reservation that we were out for a celebration. I’m again thinking this is the fault of the host/hostess. Perhaps the front of house staff needs a refresher in guest service? Overall, a wonderful experience and we will be back!

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  2. karlene

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing lunch. The baked goat cheese was perfect as usual and so was my shrimp and grits entree. My sister and her friend also enjoyed their Salmon and steak meals!

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  3. Jennifer

    VIP

    New York City

    104 reviews

    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Neighborhood hot spot. Always a great experience.

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  4. Jill

    VIP

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My son and I dined at Carson’s on Sunday for lunch. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and exceptional service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect, making us feel valued and welcome throughout the visit. The menu is impressively extensive. We started with the deep fried cinnamon biscuits, and they were so amazing that we packed 2 of them to bring home on our flight toChicago. I also ordered the watermelon jalapeño margarita mocktail, which tasted very fresh ( not too spicy…). We split a Caesar salad with shaved chicken, and the sweet chicken and waffles. The portions were plentiful, and both tasted delicious. From fresh, flavorful appetizers to the perfectly prepared main courses, each plate was a masterpiece of perfection. If you’re looking for a good restaurant with great food and service, choose Carson’s!

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  5. Whitley

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal and the atmosphere was wonderful! Would recommend and will be back!

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  6. William

    VIP

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service kept us well hydrated, never a missed order or Request Keep up the good work and will See you again soon

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  7. Rhonda

    VIP

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent! Server was friendly and efficient. Only problem was one of our group ordered a drink and it had not come before she finished her meal so she cancelled her order.

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  8. Lisa

    VIP

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Niko was an outstanding waiter. Hawaiian chicken sandwich and prime rib sandwich were delicious.

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  9. Valarie

    VIP

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch menu ! #27 in the country for brunch restaurants is what they told us today.

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  10. Andreas

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It is very hard to have a conversation due to the high noise level. Food was just standard. Pricey!

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FAQs

Carson's on Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 309-3039.

Carson's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 6233 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 152 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carson's on Main

362 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main St.
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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