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

Carson's on Main

4.8
4.8
6247 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 170 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 11:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (859) 309-3039
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,247 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 Ambience

  • 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 offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing" food and "top-notch" service. Guests appreciate the "warm and inviting" atmosphere, extensive menu, and generous portions. Notable dishes include the smoked Gouda Mac and cheese, chicken & waffles, and seafood linguine. With "attentive" staff and delightful drinks, it's a Lexington favorite.
6,247 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and friendly staff! Highly recommend the Chicken Parmesan sandwich and Peanut Butter Pie dessert!

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  2. Jill

    VIP

    Chicago

    44 reviews

    1.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Incredibly noisy bar atmosphere. Ribs dried out & portion skimpy. Server was outstanding. Go elsewhere.

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  3. Rebecca

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious dinner, great service and enjoyed the entire experience!

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  4. Michael

    VIP

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an exceptional server. She was polite, helpful, friendly, and relatable. She went above and beyond. Unfortunately, our food had sat a while before getting to the table. The nachos were soggy; by the flavor combination was mind blowing. Sweet, mixed with spicy, tart, and crunchy! Exceptional. Our first impression with the host was not positive, but the overall experience A+

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  5. Jayme

    VIP

    Louisville

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Carson’s was amazing!! Food, service, cocktails, on point!! We love Carson’s on Main for several reasons, but the staff definitely makes us come back. We were in Friday for dinner and learned that our favorite soup would be on for the next day. So we had to come in tonight as well. Your management - Amanda and Tammy are always wonderful with customers and always make us feel welcome any time we are in, which is a lot… the food, service and ambiance never disappoints at Carson’s on Main.

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  6. Phillip

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch location! Can’t beat the on-site free parking for a downtown restaurant! The dishes are large so come hungry. We enjoyed the chicken and waffles, very filling! You can’t do brunch at Carson’s without the fried biscuits! Service is consistently very good every time we’ve dined here. Brunch was good, dinner is even better here!

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  7. Brandan

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food was too notch! Highly recommend! Was a great experience

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  8. Julia

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was at Carson’s to celebrate our 49th wedding anniversary and we were so pleased with our experience!

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  9. Layne

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service isn’t nearly as good as at the Andover location. Nobody we interacted with was overly friendly by any means.

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  10. ALEX

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amanda and Paige were amazing, both went above and beyond for us

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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 6247 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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 170 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.
  • Area
    Lexington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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