Distilled on Jefferson

4.7

1555 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Southern
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(859) 255-0002
Website
http://www.distilledonjefferson.com/
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

Location
157 Jefferson St, Lexington, KY 40508
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 1,555 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Lexington
Good for business meals
Lexington
Romantic
Lexington
Good for special occasions

1,555 Reviews

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FoodSnobs
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great visit. Wonderful food and service. Thank you.
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patriciaR
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love their food, consistently delicious!! Staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is sophisticated but relaxed
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food. Wonderful service. The mussels are as good as any I've ever had. The fried chicken entree was perfectly balanced and delicious!
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JTHarper
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was so good- even better than usual - black grouper with pickled and smoked vegetables. Service excellent. Was in Louisville last week, ate at a recommended restaurant and it was good, but Lex has 8 restaurants as good or better. Distilled is at the top of that list.
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CaronB
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal! Had the she-crab soup to start. It was fabulous from the first spoonful to the last. I had the airline chicken breast with Gruyère baked potato and haricots verts and roasted tomatoes. This was one of the best chicken dishes I’ve ever had. The chicken breast was incredibly moist and served with a flavorful, delicious sauce. I dined at the bar and Joe was a great bartender.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Absolutely incredible service from the waitstaff, very knowledgeable about the local bourbons and provided quite the tasting!
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Burndoc
Austin
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great southern cooking & very good service. Nice whiskey list. Parking behind restaurant is not well marked. Not many places on the street in this older neighborhood. Overall very good experience.
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Bobk
Nashville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
We have been to your restaurant many times, seems your pricing is not on level, too high, compared with other restaurants in Lexington with the same offerings. I would your restaurant to others, though make them aware of the high cost of a meal.
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danells
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our party of 5 had a wonderful experience at Distilled. A nice neighborhood restaurant with great food and excellent service. Our server, Talia, was exceptional.
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CeeDub
Louisville
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Superb food…quality/ freshness/flavors etc. Server Alison was terrific
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MeganJ
Mississippi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service that went out of the way to make my Dad feel special on his birthday. The food and drinks were excellent. We will definitely be dining with Distilled again!
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EdP1
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bar a little noisy but not bad. Service from the bar a little slow according to the waitress but overall a good experience. I'll go back.
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CraigG
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience5
Food was good but service was not. Our waiter barely talked to us, and never came back for refills or to check on how the food came out, and probably saw him three times, including bringing the bill. The hostess stepped up and helped us get water, ketchup, etc. She did a great job trying to troubleshoot.
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Jeepez
Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I enjoyed everything about Distilled. We went for an anniversary dinner. From the warm greeting upon arrival, through a three course dinner, everything was delicious. We asked that our entree be shared, they plated before serving us. We anticipate going again with friends.
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great restaurant and atmosphere. Food was fantastic. A little pricier than expected but got a great meal and service
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Rachel
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food at Distilled is amazing every time we dine! We come here every year for our anniversary to celebrate and it never disappoints! Highly recommend this restaurant. The food is a delicious experience and the atmosphere is very romantic.
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Anonymous
Louisville
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience. The food was extremely fresh and tasty, and not over-salted as restaurant food can sometimes be. The drinks were yummy and strong. Our server, Carly, was spot on -- efficient and pleasant without being bothersome. And our table on the patio was lovely. A perfect evening out.
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SusanW
Louisville
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always leave feeling like royalty. The best wait staff in town. Food beautifully presented and prepared. My only suggestion would be to expand the menu. Just a little!
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Anonymous
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful find! Loved our round table by the window near the bar. Attractive room. Food was terrific. Our waitress was fantastic and her suggestions were wonderful! Would go back if return to Lexington again! Highly recommend.
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WalterC
Detroit
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Been coming here since the left the Sire. Food is consistently good. Great cocktails. Ask for Steve's section.
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food is always perfectly prepared. The chef is able to create dishes where upscale meets comfort food. Very unique and always delicious. Service lacked some attention this time, but still very good. This is my favorite restaurant in the Lexington area by far.
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was lovely and the food was delicious!
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love coming here, and will definitely be back. The food, service, and atmosphere are always amazing
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PaulA
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent. The food plentiful and wonderful. Matter of fact very happy with the quantity. I have gone to high end restaurants and then have to stop somewhere else because still hungry. No, I am not 300 pds. Far from it thank God. Service was on point; my water glass was never empty which is a pet peeve of mine. Can not wait to go again. I love great food. I love to cook, I love the culinary arts. Since my family heritage comes from Italy, food was very important, to say the least. My expectations were exceeded. Great Time.
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience4
I am not feeling quite ok with the visit yesterday because I specifically indicated that I had a Tree Nut allergy and they served me a dessert with Pistachios and confirmed it was tree nut free. Luckily I do not have a severe allergy but for some people this is a life or death situation, they should care more about this
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hollyw
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The SheCrab soup was outstanding. Generous portions and finest ingredients.
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Oldnerd
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time I’ve been there has been a great experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was outstanding! Our waiter was exceptional!
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and Joe, the bartender was awesome. Highly recommended.
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SharonH
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very enjoyable! I am so surprised this place is not packed. The food is amazing!
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JulieKY
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fabulous. Everything from the service to the food to the drinks. It was all wonderful!
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CraigT
Louisville
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic dinner as usual, no surprises. The Scallop special was to die for, outstanding!!
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AD10
Louisville
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Distilled on Jefferson is excellent. The service is warm and friendly, the food is delicious and creative, and the atmosphere is refined/comfortable. Love this new location. This is on the rotation! Thanks so much.
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breeze
Louisville
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service, atmosphere and of course food.
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MeredithM
Louisville
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
They have the best French toast anywhere. Beautiful place with lots of light. Chef is fantastic at creating great menu items.
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JeffW
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Intimate vibe. Excellent attentive service. They do a great job with alcohol and the food is generally good over all. The heart of my iceburg wedge salad was hard as a rock and should not of been served. But that’s an easy over sight when a kitchen is at full capacity on a busy Friday night. Service was just excellent with a very experienced wait staff. Great place. If I could make one recommendation it would be for an updated and more diverse menu. Great place to have an intimate meal with a significant other.
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LALex
Louisville
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had the smoked salmon on baguette and it was outstanding. Bar tender very friendly, great mimosas. Best bottomless in town - $10! Will return soon!
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Miranda
Cincinnati
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience4
Food was excellent. Table wasn’t prebussed nor were we asked if we wanted a second drink.
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Catlin
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mark and his team never cease to amaze. Not only is the food always amazing, but his team's attention to detail with special requests were more than appreciated. Thank you!
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MelanieT
Chicago
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience2
We had a reservation and at the time the restaurant did not seem very busy. At no point when I made the reservation was I told it was possible you would be seated outside. Without even asking my preference we were seated outside and it was quite warm. Would have preferred to eaten inside. Server was nice and food was delicious. Just think they should be more girth coming about outside options when making acreservation
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FAQs

Distilled on Jefferson is rated 4.7 stars by 1555 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

157 Jefferson St, Lexington, KY 40508

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lexington
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 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

Website
http://www.distilledonjefferson.com/
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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Distilled on Jefferson

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Popular dishes

WEDGE SALAD

Scallops

Crab Ravioli

Menu

What 1,555 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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