Best Lunch Restaurants in Nicholasville

34 restaurants available nearby

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1. Malone’s - Lansdowne

4.8

Exceptional(3085)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Lexington

Booked 64 times today

Named one of the Great Steak Houses of North America, Malone’s is Lexington’s premier steakhouse. Less than two percent of beef processed in the world is rated as “prime beef.” Malone’s is pleased to offer the widest selection of fresh, hand-cut USDA Prime steaks. In addition to their steak selection, the diverse menu offers something for everyone. Enjoy freshly made salads, fresh fish and seafood selections, sandwiches, house favorites and seasonal chef features. Malone’s is the perfect destination for lunch or dinner with family and friends, professional meetings, and celebrations. Malone’s has been celebrating meals and milestones since 1998.

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2. Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

4.8

Exceptional(4363)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lexington

Booked 104 times today

There’s a quiet country road hiding near one of Lexington’s busiest intersections. Tucked down the lane in a tree-lined cove, Giuseppe’s has been serving great Italian cuisine serenaded by live music for the last 25 years. Renowned for its fresh fish and seafood, hand-cut steaks, traditional and contemporary pasta dishes, homemade desserts and extensive wine list, Giuseppe’s captures its guests with the ambiance of candlelight, easy sounds of slow jazz and a taste of passion which flows from your fork, making every dish its own invitation to return. Whether you prefer a table in the main dining room, the lounge, or the patio, Giuseppe’s is the perfect romantic spot for dates and anniversaries, and it’s also a favorite for large gatherings of family and friends. Giuseppe’s Private Dining Room provides a relaxed, intimate venue for business and social events. That is how something so hidden still stands out, and that is why those who find us return again and again.

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3. Malone’s - Palomar

4.8

Exceptional(3062)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Lexington

Booked 66 times today

4. Bella Notte

4.7

Exceptional(1716)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lexington

Booked 53 times today

Bella Notte means Beautiful Night in Italian. Join us at our table & let us create your beautiful dining experience! This is a place to satisfy the appetite with Italian gusto. Enjoy the season's freshest ingredients and some unique dishes that are sure to become your next favorite! Remember, in Italy food & drink don't just make it possible to live, they're a part of what makes life worth living.Italians say, "A tavolo non s'invecchia". (People do not get old at the table)-spend enough time at ours and you'll believe it's true!

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5. Honeywood Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1435)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lexington

Booked 20 times today

WELCOME TO HONEYWOODOur philosophy is simple good food prepared using the freshest ingredients available, and served by a knowledgeable and caring staff. We are dedicated to preserving local agriculture, and use as much locally grown meat and produce.

6. Merrick Inn

4.7

Exceptional(4577)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Lexington

Booked 39 times today

If you are attempting to make a reservation with a party size larger than 8, please call the restaurant directly as parties larger than 8 cannot be booked online.The restaurant is mostly all reservations at this time with the exception of some bar seating. Spacing between reservations is two hours so please be on time, there will likely be another reservation scheduled for two hours after your scheduled time. Reservations will be released 15 minutes past the reservation time if you have not arrived. Thank you for your understanding.

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7. Bella Cafe & Grille (Fountains at Palomar)

4.8

Exceptional(242)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lexington

Booked 22 times today

At Bella Cafe & Grille, we’d like you to enjoy our menu prepared with attention to detail and the quality you deserve.

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8. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Lexington

4.7

Exceptional(191)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Lexington

Booked 14 times today

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

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9. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Lexington

4.6

Exceptional(202)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lexington

Booked 9 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

10. Zen Sushi & Sake

4.9

Exceptional(472)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Lexington

Booked 6 times today

At Zen Sushi & Sake, we only use the freshest ingredients – the essence of Japanese cuisine. we strive to use only sustainable seafood. Our goal is to offer high quality ingredients in an innovative and sustainable way.We fly in fish from Japan every Monday and Thursday.

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Selena
Central Kentucky •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My sister and I decided to have dinner here last minute and I quickly made a reservation on Open Table. The Lexingtonian salad, bread, sweet tea & water with crushed ice is always a plus before the main dishes. Kendal from California and her assistant were a pleasure, professional, and took excellent care of us. The food was amazing as well. We enjoyed fillets, baked potatoes, and blackened creole shrimp.
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Malone’s - LansdownePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Lexington
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4.8
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JoeVIP
Central Kentucky •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Experience was great as usual. Perfect place for good Italian with a very Tuscan like atmosphere.
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Bella NottePrice: Moderate• Italian• Lexington
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4.7
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LarryVIP
Central Kentucky •87 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The people, the service, the food is always great and very enjoyable at Malone‘s. It’s a camp miss spot for either a couple or a family or business dinner. Always enjoy going.
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Malone’s - PalomarPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Lexington
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4.8
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Stephanie
Coastal Georgia •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Was a very snowy evening and they did great, we were seated immediately and our server was wonderful. We will be looking to go back. Thank you for a good dinner on a cold night.
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Honeywood RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Lexington
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4.7
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AnneVIP
Central Kentucky •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We enjoyed a warm and welcoming visit on this snowy night. I decided to have a light dinner of a salad and the white bean soup. A filling and delicious choice, plus I have lunch tomorrow from the leftovers! My husband enjoyed the chicken Parmesan, which you can order as a half or whole plate, great for personal choices! Since we were satiated, dessert had to come home for later! We are never disappointed at one of the best spots in Lexington!
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Giuseppe's Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lexington
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4.8

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. Malone’s - Lansdowne

2. Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

3. Malone’s - Palomar

4. Bella Notte

5. Honeywood Restaurant

6. Merrick Inn

7. Bella Cafe & Grille (Fountains at Palomar)

8. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Lexington

9. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Lexington

10. Zen Sushi & Sake

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