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Distilled on Jefferson, Lexington, KY

Distilled on Jefferson

4.8
4.8
1459 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
From award-winning Heirloom Restaurant in Midway, Ky stems Distilled Restaurant and Bourbon Bar. Chef Mark Wombles and team specialize in farm-to-table fare, incorporating an artful and elevated approach to southern cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere. The establishment removes all unnecessary ingredients from fine dining, leaving only the artistic expression food.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Southern

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (859) 255-0002

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Spencer H. Vandendool

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Distilled on Jefferson can accommodate all your special event needs.

  • Private party contact

    John Brown/Alex Coultas - General Managers: (859) 255-0002

  • Neighborhood

    Lexington

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Entertainment

    Ben Lacy plays every Tuesday in our lounge from 7 pm to 9 pm.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 1,459 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Central Kentucky

    Best Overall

  • Lexington

    Best Overall

  • Lexington

    Best Food

  • Lexington

    Best Service

  • Lexington

    Good for business meals

  • Lexington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Lexington

    Romantic

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  1. Lynn

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a wonderful dining experience. The service was great and our dinners were delicious. Highly recommend!
  2. Craig

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    The food was pretty good. But, the service was disappointing. After we were seated, we were ignored by every server or manager that passed our table for about 10 minutes. It wasn't even busy. I finally asked a random server if they could find out who was serving our table. When our server showed up, they seemed put off that we were their table. The food wasn't good enough to make up for lousy service.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience and the food was excellent!
  4. LexFoodie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great experience, the food and atmosphere were amazing!
  5. NatS

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic! Our server was attentive and funny. Can’t wait to go back.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived about 20 minutes before our reservation and the staff was so amazing! The bar was full so they pulled together seating to a small table and brought us drinks while we waited. The food was amazing and the service was some of the best we have ever received. Will be back
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meals and service was great. Padgett was our server and was super friendly
  8. LaraV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best all around meal and experience we have had out in a long time. All staff was very polite, pleasant and seemed happy to be there. The food was outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant. My husband got the salmon and said he would come back just for that dish. That says a lot coming from him!
  9. AJAXDonQueso

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Distilled is located in a historic-style building in a residential area. Its interior is modern, but cozy, and the atmosphere is quiet and comfortable. The food and service were excellent, but a bit pricey. The mixed drinks were well-made, but also a bit expensive. Plan to spend around $200 total for two people (includes tip).
  10. ShellyM

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our daughter’s birthday at Distilled. It was a wonderful experience! The food, atmosphere and service were all excellent. Highly recommend!
  11. Lexingtonian

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Repeat visit to Distilled because it is so good! We had the Carolina Catfish & Frites, Fried Chicken and Porcini Dry Rub Filet. All excellent! For dessert try the Bread Pudding -- yummy!
  12. NealM

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Quite place, and great service.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and delicious food
  14. Jland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Patrick and the hostess Rylea went above and beyond!! Their attention to detail and energy they brought into our night was perfect! The food was outstanding but having staff like those two make the experience.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Over all the food was awesome!
  16. RaybeccaReview

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The Brunch on Saturday was amazing. We accidentally picked the same day as UK played host to TN. The restaurant was packed and service (not the fault of McKenna our waitress) was slow. However, the food was hot and fresh. We started with the Cheese plate followed by burgers and fries and the Verlasso Salmon. Both excellent choices and prepared just the way we ordered them. We will be back for a return visit.
  17. Kendra

    Louisville

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food.
  18. susane

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We love coming to Distilled. We weren’t very happy with our table being so close to the kitchen but soldiered on! My husband’s ravioli was wonderful while my hangar steak and was tasty but a bit chewy. Looking forward to warmer weather in the patio.
  19. Milko

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service, very professional, fast and courteous. Best filet I aver had!
  20. Mch0928

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time. Our server McKenna I think it was, she was great. The food was delicious and we had a wonderful evening.
  21. BillO

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in town hands down! Food, service, hospitality all top notch. Take anyone here for an awesome experience
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the Valentine’s Day menu and ambiance!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good. Great experience
  24. JaredM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot! Fast service, very quiet. Will be back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Western KY

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the same waiter we have most times we eat here and he’s very good at his job. Their filet is amazing.- one of the few places my husband orders a filet out. I had the shrimp Special on risotto which was delicious but maybe a little spicy for me. Arancini was yummy and our drinks had some kick and were delicious!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience. Got a last minute reservation for dinner on a Friday night. Sat in the bar area and it was upscale and comfortable. Got the airline chicken with gnocchi- delish! My partner got the hanger steak and it was also good. Apps: she crab soup (spicy - in a good way) and the crab arancini / risotto balls. Tried the small batch 4 Roses bourbon. Service was excellent. Gnocchi was melt-in-your-mouth good — it was the star of my meal for sure.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top notch except for acoustics
  28. LAXSKIMOM

    Louisville

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just by chance picked this restaurant and boy was I lucky. Excellent selection and staff was knowledgable and well versed in the menu and specials. All our meals were delicious. Will definitely be returning here to eat again.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for the first time for wife’s birthday. Best service, atmosphere and food I’d ever experienced. I am truly impressed and not surprised it received top 50 best places in the US a couple years ago. I will definitely frequent Distilled and recommend it to everyone. We had: Crab Arancini She crab soup Fried Chicken Goat Cheese Ravioli Zinfandel and Cab
  30. Morte4

    Hawaii

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    By far, one of Lexington’s top restaurants. Wonderful menu with inventive and changing menu that reflects respect for ingredients. Wonder wine list to match. We had a fantastic meal with live jazz guitar playing in the room. Perfect date night.
  31. ElizabethG

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food, service and atmosphere!!
  32. AlexM

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great atmosphere for either a date or couples outing. Food and service quality was great. I highly recommended it.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    The atmosphere was very nice and our server was good. Our food was “fair” at best. Probably won’t go back. Paid a lot of money for nothing
  34. AmyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice environment for an evening with friends. The food was delicious.
  35. Paloma

    Western KY

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My son’s birthday dinner.
  36. SuzanneM

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food in a wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    I was nervous for this restaurant because of the limited menu, but when we got there, everything was very nice and the drinks are very good. The side we sat on with the bar was a little more casual than the other side, but again was fine. We got salads and the she-crab soup and it was very very good. The entrées were amazing. The service was not the best, the waitress could have been more attentive but she was very nice. We got the desserts as well, they were absolutely wonderful. I think that the menu could be a little more expanded but again was very very good. I highly recommend trying this place.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing ambience. Amazing hostesses. Food was super delicious. Definitely top 2 places in Lexington. Need more cocktail options though. I will definitely go as often as I can. We loved it!!!!
  39. BrookeW

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Evelyn was delightful and the food was terrific!
  40. JoeA

    Western NC

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our entire experience was without blemish- greeted warmly, seated promptly, served graciously, and enjoyed well-mixed cocktails and delicious dinner. Highly recommend!!!

FAQs

Distilled on Jefferson is rated 4.8 stars by 1459 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 12 times today
Google Map for Distilled on Jefferson

157 Jefferson St, Lexington, KY 40508

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Lexington

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Southern

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Spencer H. Vandendool

  • Entertainment

    Ben Lacy plays every Tuesday in our lounge from 7 pm to 9 pm.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    (859) 255-0002

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Distilled on Jefferson can accommodate all your special event needs.

  • Private party contact

    John Brown/Alex Coultas - General Managers: (859) 255-0002

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