25 Essential Lexington Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Lexington.
TAPS
Virginia
Casual, cozy outlet serving elevated pub classics & snacks alongside craft beers & cocktails.
The Palms
Virginia
Fixture for classic American fare in an old-style bar-&-grill space with neon palms in the window.
Devils Backbone Brewing Company - Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen
Virginia
State-of-the-art brewery featuring weekend tours & a laid-back taproom pouring handcrafted brews.
Salerno Wood Fired Pizza & Taphouse
Lexington, Virginia
Family-owned fixture offering classic pies, calzones & pastas in a casual space, plus patio seating.
Sunrise BBQ
Lexington, Virginia
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Franks Pizza, Subs & Pasta
Lexington, Virginia
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Don Tequila
Lexington, Virginia
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
Pure Eats
Lexington, Virginia
Retro, counter-serve nook doling out housemade donuts, locally sourced burgers & craft beers on tap.
Sushi Matsumoto
Lexington, Virginia
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Gina's Trattoria
Lexington, Virginia
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great dessert, Serves local specialty. Popular for.
Haywood's Restaurant
Lexington, Virginia
Classy piano bar at the Georges Inn with wine, cocktails, New American fare & a patio.
Waffle House
Lexington, Virginia
Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Macado's
Lexington, Virginia
Regional chain serving stacked sandwiches amid pop culture memorabilia.
Juniper Lounge
Lexington, Virginia
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert.
Blue Sky Bakery and Café
Lexington, Virginia
Cozy corner cafe preparing artisan baked goods, plus homemade soups & sandwiches on fresh foccacia.
Zunzun
Lexington, Virginia
Service options: Outdoor seating, Dine-in. Highlights: Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list. Popular for: Dinner, Solo dining. Offerings: Alcohol.
Hardens
Lexington, Virginia
Identifies as Latino-owned, Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
Arby's
Lexington, Virginia
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Foothill Momma's BBQ Juke Joint
Lexington, Virginia
Colorful roadhouse doles out Southern-style comfort eats & BBQ over checker cloth tables.
The eCafe at W&L Hillel
Lexington, Virginia
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee. Popular for: Breakfast, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Taco Bell
Lexington, Virginia
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Cook Out
Lexington, Virginia
Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.
McDonald's
Lexington, Virginia
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Burger King
Lexington, Virginia
Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.
Pizza Hut
Lexington, Virginia
Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.