Lexington, Kentucky, is best known for college basketball and horse farms. The area, however, sports a large number of great blue grass and fescue sod golf courses that are comfortably priced. When you're done on the links for the day, enjoy one of Lexington's several good seafood restaurants before turning in for the evening.
Regatta Seafood Grille
The Regatta Seafood Grille has been open since 1994 and provides some of the highest quality seafood in central Kentucky. The restaurant flies in its fresh seafood and has more than 11 varieties of fresh fish as well as king crab, live lobster, shrimp, scallops and oysters. With its central location, you are no more than 30 minutes away from any of the Lexington-area golf courses.
Regatta Seafood Grille
161 Lexington Green Circle
Lexington, Kentucky 40503
(859) 273-7875
regattaseafood.com
Red Lobster
Even through Red Lobster is a national chain, it has changed over the years and is one of the best seafood restaurants in Lexington. It is located near the University of Kentucky campus and offers fresh seafood at great prices. On weekend evenings, make reservations or be prepared for a bit of a wait due to the popularity of the restaurant. The historic Tates Creek Golf Course is only a 15-minute drive from the restaurant.
Red Lobster
2550 Nicholasville Rd.
Lexington, Kentucky 40503
(859) 276-1422
redlobster.com
Ketch Seafood Grille
The Ketch Seafood Grille is in a convenient location for dinner if you're golfing in any of the area golf courses north or east of Lexington. It offers a number of fresh seafood specials, including grill combos as well as surf and turf. It also offers a number of seafood-based daily lunch specials that won't break the bank but will fill you up.
Ketch Seafood Grille
2012 Regency Rd.
Lexington, Kentucky 40503
(859) 277-5919
ketchseafoodgrill.com
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