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Looking for light and tasty dishes with a quick turn-around time? Or perhaps a power lunch to close the deal? Here, you’ll find the right setting for either! An assortment of decors from casual and sporty to sophisticated and businesslike. You may also find the option of ordering take-out food.

 

Alfalfa Restaurant

Address: 141 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

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Known for vegetarian fare, this casual establishment near the UK also satisfies carnivores with its menu's wide-ranging scope. For more than a generation, the place has offered healthy alternatives to favorite dishes, serving everything from quiche to chicken and salmon, not to mention plenty of vegetable...

Bronte Bistro

Address: 161 Lexington Green Cir, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Lexington, KY 40503

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The original Lexington location of the highly successful Joseph-Beth Booksellers chain also showcases the culinary strides made with the opening of an on-site restaurant and wine bar. More than a cafe selling coffee and snacks, Bronte offers full-service dining, and it highlights recipes from cookbooks sold on the...

Charlie Brown's Restaurant

Address: 816 E Euclid Ave, Lexington, KY 40502

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When you step inside, pause for just a moment to give your eyes time to adjust. This is, literally, the darkest pub ever. It's also a comfortable haven, thanks to loaded bookcases along the walls and a host of garage-sale sofas perfect for lounging. A few fireplaces also add ambience and a small measure of light. The...

Courtyard Deli

Address: 113 Cheapside, Lexington, KY 40507

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Beneath green-and-tan-striped awnings, large windows look out on the old courthouse, an apt view given the interior's yesteryear leanings. Mosaic-tiled floors, vintage news articles and photos, and the slow whir of ceiling fans create the feel of days gone by, and folks lounge about, eating well and enjoying it all....

Garden Café at Flag Fork Herb Farm

Address: 900 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40505

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On a plot of land whose settlement dates from the late 18th century, an area couple grow herbs for commercial purposes and operate a quaint gardening shop. They also make use of the herbs in delightful lunchtime fare, served at the home amid manicured landscaping. The menu features sandwiches, soups, and desserts,...

Greentree Tearoom

Address: 521 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507

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Eminently elegant and a haven for "ladies who lunch," this well-received tearoom occupies a pale green brick cottage, complete with wrought iron fencing and a boxwood-lined walk. Adorned with polished antiques, silver, and china, the tearoom serves beautiful, delicate dishes for lunch and for afternoon tea. Set menus...

Ramsey's Diner

Address: 496 E High St, Lexington, KY 40507

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Although Ramsey's has several locations in town, this one – set in a big, white house – is the original. Everything's casual, nothing matches, and folks love it that way. People come from all over to indulge in big portions of incredible, home-cooked food, and the much-loved signature dish is the hot brown: toast,...

Sawyer's Bar & Grill

Address: 325 W Main St, Triangle Center, Lexington, KY 40507

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Large windows that look out onto West Main fill this casual spot with light, creating an open ambience with exposed ductwork, neon bar signs, and a carved wooden carousel horse. Lots of dining options are available, from a salad bar to burgers, sandwiches, chili, and cafeteria-style fare. Plus, you can take advantage...

Stella's Kentucky Deli

Address: 143 Jefferson St, Lexington, KY

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While lots of high-end restaurants are promoting locally sourced foods, more casual eateries often find it difficult to compete. Not so Stella's. The easygoing place proves that premium foods don't have to come at premium prices. Fresh produce, baked-nearby breads, and local beef, lamb, and cheese figure into the...

The Bistro 147

Address: 147 N Limestone, Lexington, KY 40507

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Outside, copper-wrapped, iridescent glass baubles hang over Bistro 147's entrance. Inside, dark red plaster walls and white tablecloths accompany a melange of artwork. At lunch, the menu features croissant sandwiches, hot entrees, and soups and salads. Dinner brings on such dishes as barbecued game hens, crab cakes,...

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