Pearl&#x27;s

Nice place ever . With good people. They excellently care their customers. Good nature and fresh…read moreair. Thank you

Hidden back in the lush trees, a little cafe so cheerful and charming…read more Ok! It's by chance that we discovered this new restaurant and greenhouse. This is a fully functional restaurant and or cafe style place. They have a great menu. The menu is seasonal. It's not simple by any standards. In fact it's a great little high end place for garden parties. But today it's just two simple individuals that are having lunch in a garden together. Now we had some sort of special lunch arrangement with hummus and a Greek like salad. It was fresh and delicious. They have great coffee offerings. You must have the flavored gelato with coffee. We had the hazelnut one. It's delicious especially on these hot humid summer days. The service was great. Not being from the area they had to explain the menu to us. A few times. But all went well. They make the gelato offerings as soon as they are ordered. The food they call at the end, eventually. It's made to order. Now where else can you eat in a green house garden? Here in Lexington! This was a first for us. They have all sorts of Sunday concerts while you dine. Music among the trees and flowers. Wow! You can come to poetry readings and relax as you hear the love of someone's works. I'll see you at the Garden next time.

Where you order

Bavarian pretzel with rhubarb soda and wild rice soup and maple glazed potato salad with a sparkling lemonade. Delicious!

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Canopy

Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen

4.3(84 reviews)

3.8 mi

First time trying vinaigrette..I have to start off by saying how amazing the customer service was!…read moreThe gentleman helping me was super friendly, offered me a drink on the house. I tried the coco mixed with the basil lemonade. 10/10 drink selection, refreshing and light. Wide variety of in house made lemonade selections. I got the bluegrass blackberry salad. Portion was HUGE it could have easily fed 3 people. It was very good! I live out of state but will definitely be returning. Lots of options to mix in the salads and proteins also. They don't skimp on the veggies, and weigh out the greens.

Tasty but seriously overpriced. They cater to the hamburger office workers that can afford an…read moreexpensive lunch for little value. The lemonades are tasty but they claim local food while using the same restaurant suppliers as everyone else

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Acapulco Caesar! Maybe there a couple of bites taken out of this before I tried to make it pretty again.

Carson's Food & Drink - On Main

4.5(1.5k reviews)

0.4 mi

This has become mine and my husbands favorite place for celebratory dinners. To start, the staff…read morehas always been extremely nice and welcoming and helpful. The atmosphere is amazing. And of course, the food! Seriously some of the best meals I've ever ate. The nachos are out of this world, highly recommend. The steaks are all perfection. My kids loved the fried chicken when we brought them along. My beverage of choice is the blueberry lemon drop, it's delicious! And then the bread pudding for dessert is another absolute must! I only have one complaint about this place and it's their parking lot, don't love the gravel lot since it can get messy but everything else makes it worth it and then some.

This place is awesome! There isn't another place in Lexington where you can count on consistently…read moregood food like you can here. They never miss. Whether its brunch, lunch or diner its always been great. Oh, and make sure you get a bloody Mary. One of the best I have ever had, and the bacon on it is to die for.

Interior seating

Side salad

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Baked Goat Cheese

OBC Kitchen

4.6(752 reviews)

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I think I've found my newest favorite restaurant in Lexington! Old Bourbon Country (OBC) Kitchen,…read moreis a showstopper! This place is a must for anyone local if you haven't been, and if you're not local, it's seriously worth the trip! There are so many great things I can say about OBC, the service is phenomenal; professional, amazing recommendations, and they go out of their way to give you an unforgettable experience! Their bourbon selection is fantastic; they're guaranteed to have everything you'd want and even some things you haven't tried or been able to find anywhere else. The food is on another level! Starting with with bacon in the glass for the table is a must! This gives you a taste of the quality to come and the peanut butter accompaniment that comes with it works so well! The depth of flavor in the Cola-Braised Short Rib Tacos is unreal & even their rolls are amazing! The Ribeye is cooked to your exact liking; is a very high quality cut, and has a delicious seasoning which is the differentiator for me that makes this one of my favorite steaks I've had in a very long time! I could go on & on, but you need to experience it for yourself!

Nice, casual dining spot with an amazing bourbon selection! Staff were very helpful and hospitable…read more Can't go wrong with the elote dip. Braised short rib was fantastic especially with the Mastadon cocktail - a variation of an old fashioned with walnut bitters.

Bar is stocked with everything

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$110/bottle

Char

4.3(54 reviews)

1.2 mi

We went for brunch this weekend. First time here and we both got the specials. I got the omelet…read morewith goat cheese and red onion. Husband had the bread pudding French toast. We also had coffees (regular drip for me and an iced latte for him). And I also tried the key lime gimlet. It's made with Castle & Key gin which is a favorite of mine. Ambience was very nice and the food was delicious. I asked for a side of bacon. I am very particular about my bacon and it came out cooked perfectly, crispy but not burnt. Service was fantastic and pleasant. The only criticism I had is that the red onion in my omelet was bitter. But no one's fault, sometimes onions are very astringent. Everything else was delicious and well made. Oh and we got the house made cinnamon roll for the table. This was delicious. So buttery and gooey with cinnamon. We will be back, maybe for dinner to try their dinner menu!

Char on Ashland is a must-visit in Lexington! We tried five items and here's the honest breakdown:…read more The Cinnamon Bun is a 10/10 -- hands down the star of the visit. It's enormous (easily shareable between 6+ people) and absolutely delicious. The Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich was a close second at 9/10, a great classic executed really well. The Banana Bread Latte was an 8/10 -- very good but ask for it less sweet. The Iced Cinnamon Bun Latte and Eggs in Heaven both landed at 6/10. The latte sounds incredible on paper but the cinnamon bun flavor didn't quite come through, and while the Eggs in Heaven dish itself is a good concept, my eggs were unfortunately not cooked to my liking. We really enjoyed sitting outside and enjoying our breakfast! Service was good, a little slow but they were very friendly! Overall a great spot with a lot of potential -- the pastry alone is worth the trip. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

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Athenian Grill

4.4(251 reviews)

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It's perhaps the closest thing to Thanasis in Lexington? If you're ever in Athens, go to Thanasis…read more Thanks for having Mythos! The flavor brings back good memories... The restaurant needs some music!!!

Nice place! Food was great!…read moreSmall area and only small outside eating location No indoor seating Mostly take out. Parking was difficult as no specific parking designated Might have to park in other businesses parking lot after hours. That was our biggest drawback Ordering was pretty okay straight forward Many regular Greek entrees and also could get meals by selecting different items to make a meal

Greek Garden Salad

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Storefront

East End Tap and Table

4.5(229 reviews)

0.4 mi

I love the Lomo Saltado Loaded Fries and I ask for extra brown sauce. It has an amazing rich umami…read moreflavor and the most prominent flavor is from Aji amarillo paste (Peruvian yellow chili). I love their version of this common Peruvian dish! As far as brunch goes, I love their breakfast burrito! They melt cheddar cheese on the flour tortilla before loading it up with eggs, potatoes and meat. That extra step of melting the cheese makes a difference -it's a nice layer of melted cheddar and they put a cheese sauce over the top too!l

My wife and I along with our youngest daughter stopped in on Saturday evening while in town for a…read moreconcert. We were seated immediately upon walking in. The place was packed. We had great service, which started with drinks and appetizers. Our table agreed to just order a bunch of appetizers and share. We had the Spring Rolls, Empanadas, Buffalo Chicken Wontons and a side of the Loaded Fries. Everything was delicious. They had a good selection of beer, wine and cocktails. We had two other family members join us after we ordered and our server got an extra chair for our table to accommodate a total of 5 of us. It worked out perfectly. The atmosphere last night was loud and lively, which was fine with us.

Interior and bar

East End Breakfast Burrito

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Dirty Old Fashioned

Miyako Poké Bowl

4.2(115 reviews)

1.1 mi

Love it! I'm so happy Cincy finally has a poke spot. The price is very affordable and food is…read morealways delicious

Once again, another amazing Poké bowl. This is my favorite restaurant in Lexington hands-down. Poke…read morebowls are my favorite item. And I've traveled a decent part of the country and this is my favorite Poké bowl place I've ever been to. Everything is fresh delicious and I love to build your own bowl. Another great option if you have friends that don't like sushi is they have chicken teriyaki bowls for people who don't want to eat raw. My go to is the build your own bowl with sushi rice, Ahi tuna, cucumber, sumiari, seaweed salad, corn, cilantro, carrots, pickled ginger, jalapeños , with a sesame dressing and just a teeny tiny bit of spicy mayo.

Outside

Spicy ahi Spicy Ahi Poke Bowl

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Miyako "Puke"? Very unfortunate signage. It's actually a good little place to catch a quick lunch.

Smashing Tomato

4.3(189 reviews)

3.8 mi

Stopped by while traveling Quick service and pizza…read moreselection Food was good Would definitely eat there again

The pizza is good, only if you eat it there. But they are scammers. DON'T ORDER DELIVERY! The…read morewebsite says, "Order online for free delivery" & when you place the order it automatically charges $2 for delivery. It happens every time & on each occasion, I called the Hamburg location & spoke with the store manager. His response every single time is, "we use outside vendors like door dash & I don't know why it does that." Every single time! They should be prosecuted for false advertising because the management knows they are providing false information & they continue to do it. About a month ago I was hungry for a pizza but had abdominal surgery & couldn't drive. So, I broke my own rule & ordered delivery. Guess what, they charged me an extra $2.00 again for "Free Delivery". But, this time was even worse than the other stale deliveries. The pizza arrived 40 minutes late, it was left on the ground outside my front door & the delivery driver did not ring my doorbell or text me notification of delivery. I wouldn't have even known it had been delivered if I didn't happen to look out my home office window and see the driver pulling out. I opened the box and the pizza was cold & cheese was hard. I took 1 bite & threw away my $20 pizza incl the $2 "free delivery" charge! I had a $5 tip ready for the driver. He saved me $5 by dumping the cold, hard, stale pizza on my porch & driving off. If you want to be scammed out of $2, like cold, stale and hard pizza and a store manager that has been lying about the delivery charge for the past 18 months, order "Free Delivery" and you'll get it just the way you like it !!!

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12" Smashed Dante

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Lasagna!

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Elliott F.

Elite 25

3 years ago

Pearls Pizza in Lexington, KY, is a hidden gem that has cracked the code on delivering an authentic Italian-style pizza experience. From the first bite, it's evident that their secret lies in the perfect balance of a thin, crispy crust and the finest, freshest ingredients. The Margherita pizza is a masterpiece of simplicity, allowing the quality of the tomato sauce and mozzarella to shine. The skilled pizzaiolos at Pearls have mastered the art of the wood-fired oven, imparting that unmistakable smoky flavor to every slice. What sets Pearls Pizza apart is not just the exceptional taste but also the commitment to preserving the essence of true Italian pizza-making traditions. The charming ambiance and attentive service only enhance the overall dining experience. If you're a pizza purist or someone seeking an authentic taste of Italy in Lexington, Pearls Pizza is where you'll discover a slice of perfection. read more

Lincoln N.

198

8 years ago

Food was great! Service was even better! Jack was amazing and very accommodating!! Can't wait to go back!

Madalyn W.

3 years ago

Best pizza in Kentucky. Best bagels too!! Get the oysters also, 10/10 loved everything

Pearl's - pizza - Updated September 2026

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