Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Central Kentucky

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants in Central Kentucky? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Chalet

4.9

4.9 (315)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Somerset

About the restaurant

The Chalet is unique dining experience in a beautiful setting with outdoor (open seating) and indoor (reservations) seating. The Chefs provide 50+ years of culinary experience building flavors using contemporary cooking techniques and the highest quality of ingredients. Our mission is to provide the best service possible combined with delicious foods that will leave a lasting memory of your epicurean journey.

Top review

Angela

Dined 5 days ago

The Chalet never disappoints! The quality of food is superb! All the staff is professional and attentive. The bartender makes one of the best Old Fashioned I have had.

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4.9

4.9 (494)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

East Louisville

About the restaurant

Resting in the East End of Louisville, Cuvee Wine Table is a wine bar and restaurant with comfortable tables and patio perfect for any wine fan – no matter your skill level! We’re ready for the person with no wine knowledge curious to learn and try new wines as well as the experienced wine connoisseur with an extensive list of personal selections made by co-owner and Master Sommelier Scott Harper. Cuvee also has several craft beers on tap and a full bar for cocktails. And, we feature a happy hour!
Open for dinner, for a quick bite or an elegant full table dining experience. The menu includes small plates and entrees with a variety of cured meats, artisanal cheeses, flat breads and our special daily entree. The eclectic wine program lead by Master Sommelier Scott Harper serves a huge wine selection including more than 55 wines available by the taste or glass. Our award wining wine list is all available for retail to go sales.

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CraigVIP

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Great spot for fine wine and food. We are one club members and really enjoy it

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Experience

Burger Night

Experience

Happy Hour 4PM -6:30PM Tuesday Through Saturday

Board and You Bistro & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (1528)

$30 and under

Bistro

New Albany

About the restaurant

Board & You Bistro and Wine Bar features hand-crafted dishes coupled with custom cocktails and premier wine listings. Board & You Bistro puts the customer experience at the forefront. Our attention to detail when it comes to genuine hospitality will be an experience in and of itself.
Our menu has been crafted for those with finer tastes, an interest in masterfully crafted entrees, all while maintaining a very affordable price. Our small plates will include a charcuterie board created with the finest cured meats & cheese from around the world. Our entrees are equally delicious with dishes made for any type of diner. Our desserts are for you to indulge & end your meal on a delightful note.
Our cocktails & wine list was created by professionals and experts in their field. Enjoy your experience!

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Melodye

Dined 2 days ago

We had a lovely time. Everyone enjoyed their food and drinks. We did hope for more dessert options. Other than that. We’ll be back

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Popular dish

BONE-IN PORK CHOP

Popular dish

CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN

Popular dish

FILET MIGNON

The Urban Stillhouse - Somerset

5.0

5 (105)

$31 to $50

American

Somerset

About the restaurant

Come and join us at The Urban Stillhouse Somerset, the food & beverage experience that showcases Horse Soldier Bourbon.

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Randy

Dined 1 day ago

Overall experience was great. Service was awesome - we met the chef as well. Food was prepared exactly as ordered. A little pricey but if you are seeking a unique experience with off the chart food, this is your place..

La Bodeguita De Mima

4.9

4.9 (3987)

$30 and under

Cuban

East Market St - NuLu

About the restaurant

Hailing From Cuba, Fernando and Yaniel Martinez have brought their passion and love to the plate, showcasing generations of love passed on by their mothers. Are you ready to experience some of the best Cuban food this side of the equator?

From plantains to the classic Cuban sandwich, we have all of the classic Cuban specialties covered with our twist, of course! Come visit us to see what Louisville has been missing.

At Mima's, we believe in creating an inviting and invigorating atmosphere. That's why you can find different choices to choose from. Whether you're enjoying a delicious dinner in our dining room, a tasty Mojito at our bar, or even a fine hand-rolled cigar on our patio, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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Rick

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent service excellent dinner!! Ambience is very nice! Will definitely be revisiting!

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4.7

4.7 (192)

$30 and under

Sushi

Lexington

About the restaurant

School Sushi offers authentic Japanese cuisine, featuring tapas, traditional Izakaya style dishes and fresh sashimi and sushi.
Available 2 private dining rooms with Karaoke system and old bank vault room.

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Michael

Dined on Nov 26, 2024

The fish was fresh, service was great and well worth the money.

Chez Lyndon

4.8

4.8 (22)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Lexington

About the restaurant

Chez Lyndon is in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, in the Historic Lyndon House Bed & Breakfast.
At Chez Lyndon, we treat our guests to an upscale experience in an intimate setting. Our courtesy staff is here to make you feel at home. Join us for an evening of fine dining.

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Daniel

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Great food, great service and an outstanding experience.

OBC Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (4366)

$31 to $50

American

Lexington

About the restaurant

OBC Kitchen is a local, chef-driven restaurant that houses an extremely rare bourbon collection, eclectic craft beer selection and extensive wine list. Centuries-old local barn wood surrounds guests as they enjoy high quality, distinctive dishes in a pub like atmosphere. Indulge in chef-driven dishes and seasonal favorites. Celebrate the weekend with $5 Happy Hour features each Friday. Enjoy brunch favorites, bloody marys and mimosas on Saturday and Sunday.

The passionate staff fosters a spirit of hospitality and Kentucky heritage. OBC Kitchen was named after the counties that eventually became Kentucky; “Old Bourbon County” was stamped on bourbon barrels that floated down the Mississippi from Kentucky and became synonymous with the best bourbon in the U.S.

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Leslie

Dined 4 days ago

The servers, bartenders, etc. were phenomenal! Our waitress was well versed in the menu, not how to make suggestions, engaged at the appropriate level, meaning she kept the water glasses and are needs met without hovering.

La Chasse

4.8

4.8 (1380)

$30 and under

French

Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

About the restaurant

Rustic, wood-fired European cuisine located in the heart of the Highlands, with boutique wines, artisan cocktails, and craft beers.

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PamelaVIP

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

You really can't go wrong with dining at La Chasse. It's casual, yet elegant. It's warm and cozy, yet stylish. The food is seasonal with creative uses of vegetables, fish, and seafood. We'd go back in a heartbeat.

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

4.8

4.8 (4339)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lexington

About the restaurant

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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BeckyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The service and food are always top-notch! One of our favorite restaurants in Lexington.

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