Loosen those belt buckles + put on your best pair of stretchy pants. We’ve compiled a list and built an interactive map of all the new restaurants that have opened up during the first quarter of 2022.
Bonus: We’ve also made a list of restaurants that have new spring menu items. You’re welcome.
New restaurants
- Biscuit Belly Lex, 652 E. Main St. | Some serious biscuit brunch
- South of Wrigley, 472 Southland Dr. | Authentic Chicago dogs + Italian beef sandwiches
- Parlor Doughnuts Lexington, 630 Euclid Ave. STE 150 | Croissant-style donuts + unique flavors
- Tilty Bob’s, 319 Cedar St. | Arcade bar + restaurant
- Bourbon n’ Toulouse, 1080 S. Broadway | Second location of creole + cajun style food
- La Folie, 111 Woodland Ave. | A French-style restaurant coming soon
- Lady Remoulade, 900 N. Broadway | Cajun, Creole + French eats.
- Healthy Habits Lex, 3165 Beaumont Center Cir. Unit 160 | Second location of protein shakes + health-conscious sips.
- Fuku, Online only | Spicy chicken ghost kitchen
- Babyface Grub, Online only | BBQ + burger ghost kitchen
- Sam’s Hotdog Stand, 192 Lexington Green Cir. | New location, grab-and-go
- Honeysuckle Bakery, Online orders only | Online orders only bakery
- Maty’s Peruvian Cuisine, 4371 Old Harrodsburg Rd. #160 | Authentic cuisine from a Peruvian-born chef
- Mama Tequila, 367 W. Short St. Suite 150 | El Rancho owned bar
- Chick-fil-A Palomar, 4275 Harrodsburg Rd. | New Nicholasville location
- Chick-fil-A Russell Cave Road, 295 W New Circle Rd. | Near New Circle + Broadway
- Which Which, 685 S. Limestone, STE 160 | Sub shop
- Peach Cobbler Factory, 521 S. Broadway | Nashville-based dessert joint coming soon
- Burnaco’s, 561 S. Broadway | Tex-Mex tapas bar + restaurant
- VanMeter James, 333 East Main Street, Suite 160 | Boutique butcher shop from a former cattle farmer
- Cafe Emporio, 808 N. Limestone | General store + Italian inspired-eatery
New menu items
- Kentucky Native Cafe, 417 E. Maxwell St. Unit B | Couscous salad with feta and almonds
- Bella Notte, 3715 Nicholasville Rd. | New spring menu additions, like spring spaghetti + vegetable primavera
- Martine’s Pastries, 400 E. Third St. | Spring-inspired goodies
- Dupree Catering, 201 E. Main St. #1500 | Spring + Easter catering menu
- Salt & Vinegar, 610 W. 3rd St. Suite A | Chefs fire up the grill for warmer weather meals
- Boonedogs, 5902 Old Richmond Rd. | Spring menu additions
- Kismet KY, 369 Thompson Rd. | Starting Sunday brunch this spring
- Lockbox, 167 W. Main St. | New menu with a more casual feel
- Bear & the Butcher, 815 Euclid Ave. | Frozen cocktails are back
- Infinity: Rooftop Restaurant + Sky Bar 150 W. Main St. | Nachos, buffalo chicken + salmon salad