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Distilled on Jefferson, Lexington, KY

Distilled on Jefferson

4.8
4.8
1722 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 255-0002
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Day Feast

    $75.00 per person

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    We will only be offering our 3 course Thanksgiving Day Feast for $75 per person on this special day.

What 1,722 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Neighborhood gem

  • Lexington

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Distilled on Jefferson offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and service" in a cozy, intimate setting. Known for its inventive cuisine and superb cocktail list, it's a favorite for both locals and visitors. While service can occasionally vary, the majority of guests find the "ambiance and meals to be outstanding." Ideal for special occasions or a casual night out, Distilled impresses with its "great atmosphere and impeccable taste."

1,722 Reviews
  1. Renee

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful spot and great ambiance. Our meal was excellent and so was the service.

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  2. Barry

    Louisville

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tavvi took great care of us, and the Food was REALLY GOOD… 2 of the 4 dishes Delicious! We wish there was a 4.5 star rating, as 5Star means it couldn’t be better. The new patio area looks great! See them again soon!

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  3. Joe

    Louisville

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Distilled is always a great dining experience. Food, service, drinks, ambiance are all very good. Great value and menu. Need to make it a staple restaurant in Lexington,

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  4. Karen

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I am on a walker and the staff made it easy For me

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  5. Kely

    Louisville

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food was absolutely amazing. Distilled is our favorite restaurant in Lexington. Consistently wonderful food and servers.

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  6. Mike

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We are regulars of Distilled enjoying the experience, friendliness of staff, amd quality of food! Last night the only exception was the timeliness of getting service, drinks were very slow, food was slightly better! Their new enclosed porch was comfortable and lovely. We will continue our regular visits knowing this was just a one off!

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  7. Leslie

    Louisville

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, drinks and service was amazing! You will not be disappointed. A must go restaurant.

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  8. Dustin

    Louisville

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was great , service was great but setting in the new dining area was extremely loud . We almost had to shout at each other . Been to distilled many times and the new dining area is really nice just extremely loud .

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  9. sarah

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the top restaurants in Lexington as far as fine dining. Ambience is spot on!

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  10. Christine

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    ** EDIT: Mark personally contacted me immediately upon seeing this review and has offered to host us again to make it right. I am impressed, and it speaks volumes, his swift and committed attention to this event. Looking forward to giving this restaurant another chance now, with hopefully a rave review after, at which time this review will be deleted. From being seated in what felt like an echo chamber room that seemed to be a new addition to the restaurant? Empty, zero music, bare walls and ZERO ambience, we were then treated to a female server that made sure to make us feel like a imposition for our dietary requests that I had ALREADY called ahead about and arranged anyway! (Spoke with Mark) We were there to celebrate my son’s birthday, and it was his first experience at this restaurant, and not only will he not be back, we will not be returning ever again now. Meals came out actually MISSING components that were to accompany the entrees, on the SAME PLATE, they were simply missing and we had to ask, to which they were then provided much later, breaking up the dining/meal experience terribly. Our server went out of her way to be obviously annoyed with us, making zero efforts to guide a seamless experience for us. We waited so long at one point for a drink from the bar, that our server had no choice but to comp it, however, we didn’t even want it anymore as we were more than ready to leave… she literally admitted the problem was she couldn’t find the bartender. Bread was not automatically provided as has always been when we had dined there previously, we had to ask for it, and the special dessert we brought in that Mark said would be fine to do, and that they could warm and slice, was another whole event for our server to have an attitude about AND share with us she wouldn’t want any when my son, still trying to salvage the evening, offered to her to have a piece as well if she would like. Never going back, paid Jeff Ruby prices for an Applebee’s experience.

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FAQs

Distilled on Jefferson is rated 4.8 stars by 1722 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 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Distilled on Jefferson

157 Jefferson St, Lexington, KY 40508

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lexington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • 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.
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