Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Central Kentucky

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Bella Cafe & Grille in Chevy Chase

4.8

4.8 (148)

$30 and under

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

Everyday Dining Elevated
We have taken your everyday favorites and elevated them a smidge!
At Bella Cafe & Grille, we’d like you to enjoy our menu prepared with attention to detail and the quality you deserve.

Bella Notte Restaurant Group’s newest concept keeps with the same tradition of using fresh local ingredients and letting the natural ingredients speak for themselves with a focus on convenient carryout and delivery.

Top review

Elizabeth

Dined 1 day ago

Great place to see friends and enjoy a relaxing dining experience.

Carson's at Andover

4.8

4.8 (881)

$31 to $50

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

"Carson's at Andover" is "Carson's Food & Drink's" second location. Featuring new and exciting chef-driven recipes and cocktails that combine rustic refinement with classic Kentucky elegance in a casual, yet comfortable atmosphere. "Carson's on Main" is a 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!

Top review

knbrVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful service with delicious and varied menu.

Morning Fork

4.7

4.7 (975)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

About the restaurant

Welcome to Morning Fork!
We look forward to serving you!

Morning Fork is a local restaurant providing the Ultimate Brunch Experience with classic breakfast, brunch and lunch favorites with a twist.

Our brunch favorites are the Short Rib Benedict, Avocado Toast, Liege Waffles and Jumbo House Made Cinnamon Rolls. Do not forget we also serve lunch with classics such as the Hot Brown, Chicken Salad and Tomato Basil Soup. Make sure to enjoy your meal with a cocktail, fresh juices, and $3 mimosas.

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Anne

Dined 3 days ago

The food was amazing! Loved the eggs benditct and the corn beef hash! Great service!

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4.6

4.6 (1248)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Downtown Louisville

About the restaurant

J. Graham's is the home of the legendary Hot Brown and offers guests bistro-style, casual dining in the hotel and features the freshest local produce and highlights Kentucky products.

Serving breakfast and lunch, the Café offers guests a contemporary a la carte menu throughout the week and a delectable brunch buffet on Sundays.

Non-smoking.

Parking: Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking by the Brown Hotel staff.

Top review

Dominique

Dined 3 days ago

We had an excellent lunch at J. Graham's and a wonderful waitress named Lydra. She was helpful, smiling and genuine.

School Sushi

4.5

4.5 (192)

$30 and under

Sushi

Lexington

About the restaurant

School Sushi offers authentic Japanese cuisine, featuring tapas, traditional Izakaya style dishes and fresh sashimi and sushi.
Available 2 private dining rooms with Karaoke system and old bank vault room.

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Michael

Dined on Nov 26, 2024

The fish was fresh, service was great and well worth the money.

Castle Farm

4.5

4.5 (3664)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Lexington

About the restaurant

Celebrate locally sourced ingredients and cuisine inspired by Kentucky at Castle Farm, a farm-to-table restaurant tucked inside the stunning interior of The Kentucky Castle. At Castle Farm you'll enjoy delicious, locally sourced ingredients prepared with great culinary expertise by our Executive Chef Karl Lowe.

Castle Farm Restaurant can accommodate parties of 12 or less. For parties larger than 8, please call to reserve a table. (859) 256-0322. Menu availability subject to change.

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Sarah

Dined 4 days ago

My 10yr old daughter and I had dinner there and not only did our waitress, Krista, make our experience wonderful with her perfect suggestions, she was attentive and kind. The food was absolutely superb! Hands down the best meal I may have ever eaten! Toby’s bread and pumpkin butter was absolutely to die for and the pork chop was insanely juicy and flavorful! And the sweet potato hash and Brussels were addicting! This was my first experience there but most certainly not my last!

Chez Lyndon

4.5

4.5 (27)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Lexington

About the restaurant

Chez Lyndon is in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, in the Historic Lyndon House Bed & Breakfast.
At Chez Lyndon, we treat our guests to an upscale experience in an intimate setting. Our courtesy staff is here to make you feel at home. Join us for an evening of fine dining.

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Erica

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

The Lyndon House is GORGEOUS. It was a lovely environment for a holiday meal. Our server was polite and friendly. Will definitely go back.

The Café Southern Kitchen & Cocktails

4.3

4.3 (128)

$30 and under

American

Downtown Louisville

About the restaurant

A unique dining experience with Southern flare located just minutes from Downtown Louisville, NULU, and The Highlands. Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy comfort food classics, huge sandwiches, signature salads, an extensive bourbon and wine list, scratch-made entrées, fresh baked goods, and much more. Voted LEO Weekly Readers' Choice #1 Lunch Spot.

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Adam

Dined 1 day ago

The Cafe has great food and very generous portions. They offer great value.

Joe's Crab Shack - Louisville

3.6

3.6 (24)

$30 and under

Seafood

West Louisville

About the restaurant

Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Guests can indulge in over-sized and creative cocktails, such as the Shark Bite which is playfully garnished with a shark toy. Since its inception, Joe’s popularity has stemmed not only from its menu, but also its retail store. With various pieces of merchandise for purchase, including the ever-popular tie-dye T-shirt with the phrase “Peace, Love and Crabs,” Joe’s has become synonymous with the word “fun.”

Top review

David

Dined on Oct 12, 2024

My wife ordered the Atlantic Steampot steamed with butter on the side. Although delicious, the seafood selection was underwhelming for the price of the meal. I ordered a pasta alfredo which was filling and tasty.

Walker's Exchange

3.5

3.5 (515)

$30 and under

American

Downtown Louisville

About the restaurant

After a long awaited return we are now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

We are the rich flavors of Louisville, warming souls through mouth watering delights - evident throughout our breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and invigorating tonics.

Walker's Exchange is an American Brasserie serving all the substantials and delicacies of our fair city.

Breakfast Buffet available from 7am-10:30am daily
Lunch is available from 11am-2pm
Dinner is available from 5pm-9pm
Jockey Silks bourbon bar is available from 11am-Close daily

Visit Walker's Exchange on The Belvedere on the 2nd floor of the Galt House Hotel West Tower.

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Mike

Dined 5 days ago

Great service, had a reservation but wasn't busy yet.

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