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Dining On/Near Campus


Gatton Student Center

  • Subway
  • Starbucks
  • Champions Kitchen

Corner of Champions & Rose

South Limestone


Restaurants by Ouita Michel

Ouita Michel is a six-time James Beard semi-finalist and a local culinary legend. She is also a Kentucky Debate alum, who championed the 1986 National Debate Tournament. We highly recommend any and all of her Bluegrass offerings.

  • Holly Hill – Ouita’s flagship restaurant and a pillar of the fine dining scene, located about 25 minutes from Lexington. Reservations required.
  • Honey WoodUpscale casual dining, featuring southern cuisine.
  • Wallace StationSouthern-style deli in a country setting. Fried chicken every Monday, and fish fry every Friday.
  • Windy CornerSouthern breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the heart of horse country.
  • SmithtownCasual seafood, with two different locations.
  • Zim’s Café – Causal southern cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
     

Additional Dining Options

Please see here for a list of additional dining options in Lexington.

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