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Holly Hill Inn, Midway, KY

Holly Hill Inn

4.8
4.8
1175 Reviews
$50 and over
Farm-to-table

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
At Holly Hill Inn, we offer a unique dining experience which showcases our seasonal and innovative use of local ingredients and heritage Kentucky foods. Our reservations for each service are limited so that our guests may enjoy their time with us to the fullest.

Relax in an art-filled dining room and savor a leisurely dinner or brunch, enhanced by our award-winning wine list, craft cocktail menu, and curated bourbon collection. Our culinary team is led by founder and chef Ouita Michel and Culinary Director Tyler McNabb.

Holly Hill Inn has been featured in Garden and Gun, Southern Living and the N.Y. Times.

For more information, visit www.hollyhillinn.com. To receive our newsletter and explore recipes and stories, visit www.hollyhillandco.com.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Contemporary Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Culinary Director Tyler McNabb
  • Catering
    Holly Hill Events provides off-site catering services exclusively at Fasig-Tipton Lexington, Kentucky. For events at Fasig-Tipton, please contact teresa@hollyhillinn.com. Our events services are also available at the Holly Hill Inn for groups wishing to book the entire venue.<br /><br />
  • Area
    Midway
  • Cross Street
    I-64
  • Parking details
    Paved parking lot with overflow parking available in side yard.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,175 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Service

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Ambience

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Value

  • Lexington

    Best Overall

  • Lexington

    Best Food

  • Lexington

    Best Service

  • Lexington

    Best Ambience

  • Lexington

    Best Value

  • Lexington

    Great for brunch

  • Lexington

    Great for fine wines

  • Lexington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lexington

    Romantic

  • Lexington

    Great for scenic views

  • Lexington

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Holly Hill Inn offers an exquisite dining experience in a charming historical setting. With "wonderful" food crafted by a James Beard-nominated chef, and "impeccable" service, this quaint Midway, KY restaurant delights guests with diverse menus featuring local and seasonal ingredients. The "perfect atmosphere" and attentive staff make it a "can't miss" destination.
1,175 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience! Exceptional food, fantastic service, and lovely ambience!

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  2. Robin

    Nashville12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to Holly Hill Inn. Last night was no exception. The food was wonderful. We each had a different style of steak. Both were delicious and cooked to perfection with fabulous sauces. I think I had the most beautiful and scrumptious salad I have ever enjoyed. The food is always good there, but what stands out even more is the delightful staff. They are always so welcoming, and they hit the perfect note of attentiveness. We had a perfect evening.

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  3. Ward

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meals very very much. The service was prompt and courteous.

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  4. Tim

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I visited Holly Hill Inn after the first round of the NCAA tournament. The drive from Lexington took about 30 minutes from the Kenwick neighborhood of Lexington. We were able to enjoy seeing the beautiful horse farm countryside on our way to the restaurant. Holly Hill Inn resides in a beautiful Georgian style large house that was built in the early 1900's. I was a wonderful location for a dinner. There were only a dozen or so people there when we arrived so we did not have to wait to be seated even though we arrived 15 minutes before our reservation. Our waitress was very punctual and helpful with advising us on the menu. We both had Irish chowder for a starter which was delicious. We shared 24 oz cowgirl ribeye for our entree, which was a strategic mistake on my part because my wife likes her steaks to be cooked to medium. The steak was cooked between rare and medium rare. It was enough for both of us even though my wife only ate a couple of bites. There was a significant amount of fat on the steak so I would estimate that there was only around 12-14 oz of edible meat. Sides of Irish mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, along with bread was enouth to satisfy the both of us. I rated the food a 4 only because my wife did not eat the steak, which could have been corrected had we sent it back to the kitchen for further cooking. However, my wife was already happy with the aforementioned sides and chowder and chose not to do so. The price of the meal was on the high side but that is to be expected when you visit a restaurant owned and operated by a James Beard nominated chef. Overall our visit was very pleasant. I would recommend the Holly Hill Inn to anyone looking to enjoy a good meal near Lexington, Kentucky.

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  5. Steve

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Atmosphere is second to none.

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  6. JoeF

    Cincinnati18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a lovely dinner celebrating my 60th birthday. Everything was delicious from the fish chowder to the steak and bread.. and of course the desserts and coffee!! I have nothing negative to say!! We hope to return again soon when the weather is warmer and the garden is in bloom!!

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  7. Wesley

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience – just amazing. Made a 1.5hr trip just for the restaurant and it didn't disappoint!

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  8. SaraB

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every single detail of each individual element of our meal was so obviously considered, curated, attended to, and just perfect.... as were the service and the ambiance. The restaurant feels special, romantic, and classy but without being stiff and uninviting. From start to finish, the meal was easily the best I've ever had, and the service was impeccable. It's obvious why Holly Hill Inn is so highly regarded... this place is a can't miss.

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  9. Robbie VIP

    Louisville4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very disappointed in the quality of our steaks. So tough and small. Almost like a piece of meat you would get at like a sizzler restaurant. I had to saw and saw on it with my knife. The Welsh rarebit Mac and cheese was overdone and tough-I couldn’t even taste the cheese. If you are thinking about dining here wait till after March when the menu will change as it is “steak month” apparently at Holly Hill.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All terrific! Thanks so much! Everything was just great!

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FAQs

Holly Hill Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 846-4732.

Holly Hill Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 1175 OpenTable diners.

Holly Hill Inn does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Holly Hill Inn

426 N Winter St, Midway, KY 40347-1118

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    I-64
  • Area
    Midway
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Contemporary Southern
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paved parking lot with overflow parking available in side yard.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Culinary Director Tyler McNabb
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Holly Hill Events provides off-site catering services exclusively at Fasig-Tipton Lexington, Kentucky. For events at Fasig-Tipton, please contact teresa@hollyhillinn.com. Our events services are also available at the Holly Hill Inn for groups wishing to book the entire venue.<br /><br />
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