Skip to main content
    La Fête du ChampagneUp to 18% off
    Pearl app wordmark
    Coles 735 Main, Restaurant in Lexington
    Restaurant200Points

    Coles 735 Main

    Downtown Lexington, Lexington

    Restaurant in Lexington, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $50–100per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Book Coles 735 Main for a polished Lexington dinner with historic-room character, locally sourced New American cooking, and a serious bourbon and wine program. At about $75 per person, it makes the strongest case for date nights, visiting guests, and relaxed special occasions where conversation and beverage depth matter.

    About Coles 735 Main

    Is Coles 735 Main worth considering in Lexington? Yes, if the goal is locally sourced New American cooking in a historic Lexington landmark. The picture is focused rather than flashy: smart casual dress, a price of $75 per person, and a kitchen associated with steaks and local meats cured in-house, house-pickled vegetables, and fresh-baked daily breads.

    It is better framed as a restaurant for diners who want New American cooking with regional sourcing than as a place defined by a specific format, award, chef story, or beverage program.

    A historic Lexington room with a serious local-food angle

    The food proposition is locally sourced New American cooking in a historic Lexington landmark. The clearest menu signals are technique-based: steaks and local meats cured in-house, house-pickled vegetables, and fresh-baked daily breads.

    At $75 per person, the value case depends on whether that style of meal is what you want. The information supports locally sourced New American cooking rather than a claim about a tasting menu, a chef’s counter, a particular drinks program, or a specific service style. If your priority is a historic Lexington setting and a smart casual meal built around local meats, pickles, breads, and steaks, the case is clear enough.

    Who should book, and who should skip it

    Book it if you want a Lexington restaurant with a historic setting, locally sourced New American cooking, and a smart casual feel. It may be a good fit when the appeal is the combination of local sourcing and a $75-per-person meal.

    Any details beyond the basics should be checked directly with the restaurant before making plans.

    Planning the rest of a Lexington food trip

    For broader trip planning, use Lexington dining resources and other Lexington guides, including our full Lexington bars guide. The grounded comparison point is simple: Coles 735 Main is a locally sourced New American option in Lexington with a historic setting, smart casual dress, and a price of $75 per person.

    Venue detailsAccessible Parking
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Explore LexingtonNearby
    Around this placeMore Pearl picks

    Planning details

    Location
    735 E Main St, Lexington, KY
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    coles735main.com
    Phone
    +18592669000
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Cozy, intimate and vintage-feeling atmosphere in a restored 1938 historic building, with English hunt scene murals and decor that guests describe as a charming, cozy vintage home with a great vibe but not too loud.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyIntimateClassic

    Best For

    Date NightBusiness DinnerGroup Dining

    Experience

    Historic BuildingStandaloneDesign Destination

    Sourcing

    Farm to TableLocal Sourcing

    Accessibility

    Accessible Parking

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Farm-to-table
    Menu Format
    A la carte
    Wine Program
    Exceptional
    Drinks Focus
    Bourbon, Wine, Craft cocktails
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
    Private Dining
    Available
    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
    Opened
    2012

    Signature Dishes

    • Steaks and local meats cured in-house
    • House-pickled vegetables
    • Fresh-baked daily breads
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    735 E Main St, Lexington, KY
    Planning details

    Location

    Explore Lexington
    Around this place
    Read more on Pearl

    Discover more on Pearl

    Unlock the full Coles 735 Main guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Coles 735 Main good for solo dining?

    It can be, if solo dining means a meal at a locally sourced New American restaurant in Lexington. At $75 per person, it is better suited to a considered meal than to a quick, casual stop.

    What is Coles 735 Main known for?

    Coles 735 Main is framed as locally sourced New American cooking in a historic Lexington landmark, with known signatures including steaks and local meats cured in-house, house-pickled vegetables, and fresh-baked daily breads.

    Is Coles 735 Main good for a special occasion?

    It may be a good fit for a special occasion if you want a smart casual Lexington meal in a historic setting. The price is $75 per person, which places it in a range many diners would consider for a more deliberate meal.