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Carson's Creole Filet - Carson's on Main, Lexington, KY

Carson's on Main

4.8
4.8
6305 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Booked 145 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Carson's Food & Drink features new and exciting chef-driven recipes and cocktails that combine rustic refinement with classic Kentucky elegance in a casual, yet comfortable atmosphere.

One of Lexington Kentucky's finest restaurants; Multi Year Winner of OpenTable's "Diners' Choice" (2017,18,19,20,21,22) and included in RestaurantNews 'Top 100 Restaurants in America 2018'.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 309-3039
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Cross street
    Main St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,305 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    American

  • Central Kentucky

    Most Booked

  • Lexington

    Best Overall

  • Lexington

    Best Food

  • Lexington

    Best Ambiance

  • Lexington

    Best Value

  • Lexington

    Great for brunch

  • Lexington

    Hot spot

  • Lexington

    Lively

  • Lexington

    American

  • Lexington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carson's on Main is a standout dining destination in Lexington, offering "the best food around" with a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant consistently delivers "amazing food and service" with highlights like the Chicken Parmesan sandwich, "delicious brunch options," and exceptional cocktails. Attentive staff, including standout servers like Amanda and Tammy, enhance the experience.
6,305 Reviews
  1. Ton

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were great just a little too close to other tables.

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  2. Lindsey

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal, great atmosphere, excellent service!! It was a little loud, but we didn’t mind it!! Very lively!

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  3. Bennett

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    absolutely succulent food, very nice staff and a lot of people

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  4. Brandon

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service; the only frustrating part of the night was the train wreck of a parking lot — frozen gravel lot with potholes everywhere. This is such an amazing place with great atmosphere and food; it’s just so difficult to know much time to allow to find a safe place to leave the car.

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  5. Taria

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my husbands first experience and was impressed. His steak was cooked to perfection and he loved the Mac and cheese

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  6. Jen

    VIP

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants in Lexington! Food and service are great.

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  7. Tiffany

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is my favorite brunch restaurant in Lexington. Whenever I there for work or pleasure, I try to take someone new with me. My husband even loves it. Service is always great, very attentive. The ONLY negative today was how loud the music was, but the food was so good I really didn’t need to talk!

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  8. daniel

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A little pricey but excellent service and food. We always ask for gift certificates for Christmas and birthdays.

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  9. Jill

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and portion sizes, price for quality and quantity are exceptional.

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  10. John Michael

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come here every time we are in Lexington. Everything is always fantastic. The ribs are choice!

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FAQs

Carson's on Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 309-3039.

Carson's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 6305 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
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 145 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carson's on Main

362 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main St.
  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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