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Coles 735 Main, Lexington, KY

Coles 735 Main

4.8
4.8
3647 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
At Coles, we're dedicated to bringing the art of dining to every experience. Think local meats cured in-house. Crisp vegetables fresh off the vine, pickled onsite. Breads baked fresh each day. The best seasonal ingredients available, sourced from local farms and trusted purveyors. And our menus go beyond the plate, with handcrafted cocktails featuring unique, house-made ingredients, hundreds of bourbons available for tasting, and an award-winning carefully curated wine program. We believe in honoring history and chose to set our restaurant in a restored historic landmark in downtown Lexington.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 266-9000
  • Website
    https://www.coles735main.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Cole Arimes
  • Catering
    Full-scale catering menu options are available. Contact events@eppingsoneastside.com to plan your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    With the opening of the Epping's on Eastside restaurant just down the street from Coles 735 Main, guests can experience the inspired elegance of the Coles menu in a stunning private dining experience. All Coles 735 Main private events are held in the beautiful Epping's on Eastside building (264 Walton Avenue) in one of multiple private room options. We can accommodate a wide range of events, from intimate family gatherings to elegant group dinners and corporate cocktail parties, and our private events team can assist with finding perfect pricing structure and menu for your event. The private dining rooms offer onsite AV/technology, and our dedicated event specialist is available to assist with each private booking's unique needs. For more information, contact events@eppingsoneastside.com.
  • Location
    735 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40502
  • Area
    Lexington
  • Cross Street
    N. Ashland
  • Parking details
    If private lot is full, additional parking is available at the Fayette County School Board Building.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Sweet Bites

  • Woodford Reserve Crème BruleeUSD 9.00

    simple and classic

    • Chocolate Chip CookiesUSD 9.00

      baked to order-three fresh out of the oven

      • Butterscotch Pecan CookiesUSD 9.00

        baked to order-three fresh out of the oven

        • House made BrownieUSD 9.00

          Dulce de leche, Sav's Spanish peanut butter ice cream, spiced candied pecans

          • Sav's Chill Ice CreamUSD 6.00

            selection varies

            Last updated: 18 November 2024

            What 3,647 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
            • 4.8Service
            • 4.6Ambience
            • 4.5Value

            Noise • Moderate

            Loved For

            • Lexington

              Best Food

            • Lexington

              Great for outdoor dining

            Review summary

            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
            Coles 735 Main in Lexington is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "top-notch service," making it a favorite for special occasions. Guests rave about the "intimate atmosphere" and "creative dishes." While some reviews note occasional service hiccups, the overall dining experience remains "exceptional" with a welcoming and attentive staff.

            3,647 Reviews

            1. Kathryn

              New York City

              8 reviews

              5.0

              8 reviews

              Dined 1 day ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              This is the best restaurant we've been to in Lexington thus far, excelling in all areas (food, service, and atmosphere). We appreciated their attention to detail in the dishes and drinks, their communication and attentiveness in service, and the calm, cozy environment that was neither loud nor rushed.

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            2. Gary

              New York City

              15 reviews

              vip
              5.0

              15 reviews

              Dined 4 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Always fantastic! One of my all/times favs in dining! Service is the best!

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            3. Richie

              San Francisco

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined 5 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 4
              3. Service 4
              4. Ambience 4
              It was a wonderful dining experience for all of us

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            4. Briana

              Louisville

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined 6 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              The food was incredible and the service was outstanding! Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and took really great care of us. For starters, we ordered the Panko Fried Avocado and it was delicious. Bread service is always a must-have and did not disappoint. My entree was the Bone-In Pork Chop and it was cooked to perfection. I also ordered the cheesecake they had on special to have at home later and it was absolutely divine. I also have to say that I was a little nervous about whether or not we’d stay comfortable in the heated gazebo but it’s so nice and cozy. Absolute 20/10 on the whole experience, I already can’t wait to go back!

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            5. Chris

              Cincinnati

              19 reviews

              5.0

              19 reviews

              Dined 6 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Highly recommend Coles. The only thing better than the incredible food was the staff- professional and personable. Bartenders were fabulous too! Looking forward to returning when back in Lex.

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            6. Michelle

              Louisville

              3 reviews

              5.0

              3 reviews

              Dined on 15 November 2024

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              There were four of us that met for dinner, one couple hadn’t had the best of experiences previously, the other had 3 exceptional dinners in the past …so we were a polarized testing group. Our server was fantastic despite having said she was “off her game”…. Patiently guiding everyone in the best direction, cocktails, appetizers, entrees, dessert (I don’t know how we had room!) were all fabulous. We always enjoy the ambiance at Coles, though some may find the noise level a bit competitive for a quiet meal. The evening was wonderful, but always made even better when sharing it with the right people. We all came away giving full marks to the service and food at Cole’s

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            7. Erin

              San Francisco

              2 reviews

              3.0

              2 reviews

              Dined on 12 November 2024

              1. Overall 3
              2. Food 2
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              This was my first time eating at Coles and unfortunately will be my last. This was our anniversary dinner. What was great: Waiter Atmosphere Drinks and appetizers - Brie & Spanakopita What was disappointing: Main course (Duck and Cobia) - Duck was so so. Of course I'm used to the way it's prepared in Asia so maybe not a fair comparison. - Cobia - was good, the jasmine rice was crunchy and over cooked. Not as flavorful as expected. Fish was prepared well. Sides: leek au gratin - was dry and not as flavorful as hoped. Overall, food was overpriced for what we experienced.

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            8. Kelly

              Key West

              2 reviews

              2.0

              2 reviews

              Dined on 11 November 2024

              1. Overall 2
              2. Food 2
              3. Service 3
              4. Ambience 2
              The food and atmosphere were disappointing. The restaurant feels a bit dated and in need of a refresh. Interesting menu - the pumpkin soup was not good.
              Coles 735 MainResponded on 12 November 2024
              Good evening Kelly! Thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit with us. I'm so sorry that your visit fell so short of the expectation and standard that we hold ourselves to. We like to update our menu seasonally with fresh and local ingredients but without your input, we cannot improve our current dishes, so thank you for sharing! I'll be certain to pass along your feedback along to the team. I hope you're willing to give us a second try in the future and we look forward to it! Rita Kraynak, General Manager

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            9. Tonia

              Nashville

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined on 11 November 2024

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 4
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              The environment and the service were exceptional!

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            10. David

              Louisville

              1 review

              vip
              5.0

              1 review

              Dined on 8 November 2024

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              The food and service was just wonderful!! They were so nice and accommodating to us, even gave us two free drinks as they were a bit behind in serving them- amazing appetizers and entrees with great ambiance and most of all excellent service! We will be back soon-
              Coles 735 MainResponded on 12 November 2024
              Hi David! Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate your patience and understanding and I'm thrilled you enjoyed your experience. Looking forward to the next visit :) Rita Kraynak, General Manager

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            FAQs

            Coles 735 Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 266-9000.

            Coles 735 Main is rated 4.8 stars by 3647 OpenTable diners.

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

            Make a booking

            2 people
            7:00 pm
            Booked 19 times today

            Order delivery or takeout

            Google Map for Coles 735 Main

            735 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40502

            Dining areas

            Additional information

            • Cross Street
              N. Ashland
            • Area
              Lexington
            • Hours of Operation
              Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
            • Price
              $31 to $50
            • Cuisines
              Unspecified
            • Dining style
              Casual Elegant
            • Dress code
              Casual Dress
            • Parking details
              If private lot is full, additional parking is available at the Fayette County School Board Building.
            • Payment Options
              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
            • Executive Chef
              Cole Arimes
            • Additional
              Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
            • Website
              https://www.coles735main.com/
            • Phone number
              (859) 266-9000
            • Catering
              Full-scale catering menu options are available. Contact events@eppingsoneastside.com to plan your next event.
            • Private party facilities
              With the opening of the Epping's on Eastside restaurant just down the street from Coles 735 Main, guests can experience the inspired elegance of the Coles menu in a stunning private dining experience. All Coles 735 Main private events are held in the beautiful Epping's on Eastside building (264 Walton Avenue) in one of multiple private room options. We can accommodate a wide range of events, from intimate family gatherings to elegant group dinners and corporate cocktail parties, and our private events team can assist with finding perfect pricing structure and menu for your event. The private dining rooms offer onsite AV/technology, and our dedicated event specialist is available to assist with each private booking's unique needs. For more information, contact events@eppingsoneastside.com.

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