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Coles 735 Main, Lexington, KY

Coles 735 Main

4.8
4.8
3649 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
At Coles, we're dedicated to bringing the art of dining to every experience. Think local meats cured in-house. Crisp vegetables fresh off the vine, pickled onsite. Breads baked fresh each day. The best seasonal ingredients available, sourced from local farms and trusted purveyors. And our menus go beyond the plate, with handcrafted cocktails featuring unique, house-made ingredients, hundreds of bourbons available for tasting, and an award-winning carefully curated wine program. We believe in honoring history and chose to set our restaurant in a restored historic landmark in downtown Lexington.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 266-9000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Cole Arimes
  • Catering
    Full-scale catering menu options are available. Contact events@eppingsoneastside.com to plan your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    With the opening of the Epping's on Eastside restaurant just down the street from Coles 735 Main, guests can experience the inspired elegance of the Coles menu in a stunning private dining experience. All Coles 735 Main private events are held in the beautiful Epping's on Eastside building (264 Walton Avenue) in one of multiple private room options. We can accommodate a wide range of events, from intimate family gatherings to elegant group dinners and corporate cocktail parties, and our private events team can assist with finding perfect pricing structure and menu for your event. The private dining rooms offer onsite AV/technology, and our dedicated event specialist is available to assist with each private booking's unique needs. For more information, contact events@eppingsoneastside.com.
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    N. Ashland
  • Parking details
    If private lot is full, additional parking is available at the Fayette County School Board Building.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,649 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lexington

    Best Food

  • Lexington

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coles 735 Main in Lexington is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "top-notch service," making it a favorite for special occasions. Guests rave about the "intimate atmosphere" and "creative dishes." While some reviews note occasional service hiccups, the overall dining experience remains "exceptional" with a welcoming and attentive staff.

3,649 Reviews
  1. John

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Not what we expected driving into the parking lot or necessarily walking in the front door, but boy oh boy did the food and service MORE than deliver! Fantastic food with every course and our server was wonderful and thoughtfully attentive. The specials were slightly overpriced, but again zero issues with the quality and presentation. Do yourself a favor and grab a bite of your anywhere nearby, you won’t regret it!

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  2. Kathryn

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best restaurant we've been to in Lexington thus far, excelling in all areas (food, service, and atmosphere). We appreciated their attention to detail in the dishes and drinks, their communication and attentiveness in service, and the calm, cozy environment that was neither loud nor rushed.
    Coles 735 MainResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Kathryn! Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Your use of the words "calm" and "cozy" is music to our ears! Thanks for choosing us, and for appreciating what we do, and how we do it! I will pass your kudos along to our staff, as they're the ones who make the magic happen :) Kind regards, Chris Hutchison / Director of Operations

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  3. Jillian

    Louisville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoy this restaurant, have always had good experiences 🤩

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  4. Gary

    New York City

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fantastic! One of my all/times favs in dining! Service is the best!
    Coles 735 MainResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks so much, Gary! Your review is delightful for us, so we appreciate you sharing. I will share your kind words with our staff, and look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Chris Hutchison / Director or Operations

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  5. Richie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a wonderful dining experience for all of us
    Coles 735 MainResponded 3 days ago
    We're glad everyone enjoyed your visit, Richie! Thanks for sharing! Best, Chris Hutchison / Director of Operations

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  6. Briana

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible and the service was outstanding! Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and took really great care of us. For starters, we ordered the Panko Fried Avocado and it was delicious. Bread service is always a must-have and did not disappoint. My entree was the Bone-In Pork Chop and it was cooked to perfection. I also ordered the cheesecake they had on special to have at home later and it was absolutely divine. I also have to say that I was a little nervous about whether or not we’d stay comfortable in the heated gazebo but it’s so nice and cozy. Absolute 20/10 on the whole experience, I already can’t wait to go back!

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  7. Chris

    Cincinnati

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend Coles. The only thing better than the incredible food was the staff- professional and personable. Bartenders were fabulous too! Looking forward to returning when back in Lex.
    Coles 735 MainResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Chris, and thanks for the recommendation, and for choosing us in the first place! I will pass your praises along to our staff, and look forward to seeing you again the next time you're in for a visit! Kind regards, Chris Hutchison / Director of Operations

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  8. Michelle

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were four of us that met for dinner, one couple hadn’t had the best of experiences previously, the other had 3 exceptional dinners in the past …so we were a polarized testing group. Our server was fantastic despite having said she was “off her game”…. Patiently guiding everyone in the best direction, cocktails, appetizers, entrees, dessert (I don’t know how we had room!) were all fabulous. We always enjoy the ambiance at Coles, though some may find the noise level a bit competitive for a quiet meal. The evening was wonderful, but always made even better when sharing it with the right people. We all came away giving full marks to the service and food at Cole’s

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  9. Erin

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time eating at Coles and unfortunately will be my last. This was our anniversary dinner. What was great: Waiter Atmosphere Drinks and appetizers - Brie & Spanakopita What was disappointing: Main course (Duck and Cobia) - Duck was so so. Of course I'm used to the way it's prepared in Asia so maybe not a fair comparison. - Cobia - was good, the jasmine rice was crunchy and over cooked. Not as flavorful as expected. Fish was prepared well. Sides: leek au gratin - was dry and not as flavorful as hoped. Overall, food was overpriced for what we experienced.

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  10. Kelly

    Key West

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and atmosphere were disappointing. The restaurant feels a bit dated and in need of a refresh. Interesting menu - the pumpkin soup was not good.
    Coles 735 MainResponded on November 12, 2024
    Good evening Kelly! Thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit with us. I'm so sorry that your visit fell so short of the expectation and standard that we hold ourselves to. We like to update our menu seasonally with fresh and local ingredients but without your input, we cannot improve our current dishes, so thank you for sharing! I'll be certain to pass along your feedback along to the team. I hope you're willing to give us a second try in the future and we look forward to it! Rita Kraynak, General Manager

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FAQs

Coles 735 Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 266-9000.

Coles 735 Main is rated 4.8 stars by 3649 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Coles 735 Main

735 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40502

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N. Ashland
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    If private lot is full, additional parking is available at the Fayette County School Board Building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cole Arimes
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (859) 266-9000
  • Catering
    Full-scale catering menu options are available. Contact events@eppingsoneastside.com to plan your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    With the opening of the Epping's on Eastside restaurant just down the street from Coles 735 Main, guests can experience the inspired elegance of the Coles menu in a stunning private dining experience. All Coles 735 Main private events are held in the beautiful Epping's on Eastside building (264 Walton Avenue) in one of multiple private room options. We can accommodate a wide range of events, from intimate family gatherings to elegant group dinners and corporate cocktail parties, and our private events team can assist with finding perfect pricing structure and menu for your event. The private dining rooms offer onsite AV/technology, and our dedicated event specialist is available to assist with each private booking's unique needs. For more information, contact events@eppingsoneastside.com.
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