Some people make to-do lists — we make to-dine lists. Many hot new Lexington restaurants have opened over the past several months, from smoothie bowls to a wine shop + charcuterie bar.
To satisfy those who are really hungry for fresh dining options, we’ve got details on several more LEX restaurants coming soon, too. Grab your forks as we dig right in.
Newly open
Thea’s Bass & Biddy Kitchen, 101 W. Loudon Ave., Ste. 162 | Reservations: No
If you want that home cooked vibe without making a mess at your own kitchen, look no further. Think: scratch-made fried fish and chicken, loaded fries, mac and cheese, and a Sunday brunch buffet with all the fixings.
Cibon, 211 Rosemont Garden | Charcuterie | Reservations: Yes
While not a full restaurant, delight your palate with cheese plates and wine pours. Plus, you can buy all charcuterie ingredients and wine by the bottle for an at-home tasting experience.
Playa Bowls, 3900 Fountain Blue Ln., Ste. 120 | Smoothies + bowls | Reservations: No
Get a taste of the tropics with customizable bowls featuring bases including acai, coconut, and pitaya, piled high with toppings like fruit, granola, peanut butter + more.
Rosati’s, 148 Malabu Dr., Ste. 160 | Pizza | Reservations: No
Get your fix of Chicago-style pizza — deep dish, thin crust, or double dough — as well as calzones, pasta, salads, and wings.
Viva Mexico, 400 Old Vine St., Ste. 108 | Mexican | Reservations: No
All your favorite Mexican eats can be found in this new restaurant in the former Old Vine Bistro spot. We recommend the Quesadillas Supremas.
Biscuit Belly, 112 Lucille Dr. + 4235 Harrodsburg Rd. | Breakfast | Reservations
After opening its first location on East Main Street, this Louisville-based biscuit spot is expanding in Lexington. It will continue dishing out unique breakfast sandwiches and its flight of gravy.
Carson’s, 3450 Todds Rd. | Elevated Southern | Reservations: Yes
Another East Main Street staple, Carson’s will open a second location in the Hamburg area next year within the former Andover Country Club.
Ramsey’s, 112 Lucille Dr. | Classic Southern | Reservations: No
This Lexington staple is the perfect place to pop in for lunch or dinner with crowd-pleasing plates including meatloaf, a hot brown, and a buffalo chicken sandwich.
Coming soon
Parlour Pizza, 2099 Harrodsburg Rd. | Casual pizzeria | Opening: Monday, Oct. 28
Three new locations of the Indiana-based pizza chain are coming to Lexington in the coming years, where you can choose from pies, grinders, salads, and craft cocktails.
Tijuana Flats, 2344 Elkhorn Rd. | Mexican | Opening: November 2024
The Florida-based quick service Tex Mex spot has its own line of 14 hot sauces from sweet to hot. The menu features burritos, quesadillas, nachos + tacos served Tijuana style with jalapenos, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes.
Bourbon n’ Toulouse, 1781 Sharkey Way | Cajun | Opening: Winter 2024
This Lexington staple is expanding and bringing its fan-favorite chicken etouffee + jambalaya to the Leestown Road area.
Osaka, 112 Lucille Ave., Ste. 130 | Japanese | Opening: TBD 2024
The extensive menu at this Japanese restaurant boasts 70+ sushi rolls and sashimi, as well as chef specialties like teriyaki plates, tempura, noodles, hibachi, and more. There are two other locations off Boston Road + a newer one in Hamburg.
First Watch, 124 Towne Center Dr. | Brunch | Opening: February 2025
The Townley Center just keeps on growing with the introduction of its first brunch-focused spot. This location will join the other four in Lexington offering a variety of sweet and savory breakfast + lunch options.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar, 4085 Harrodsburg Rd. | Elevated Southern | Projected opening: Spring 2025
The Asheville-based staple will come to The Fountains at Palomar, serving up scratch-made Southern dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
