Visit one of Columbia Steak House’s three locations. Our Richmond Rd. restaurant has been serving Lexington for 17 years and is home to the famous Nighthawk Special. With an intimate atmosphere & live entertainment in the lounge every Friday & Saturday night, Columbia’s Richmond Rd. is a favorite for both Lexingtonians & visitors as well. 2750 Richmond Rd. 859-268-1666.

The historic North Limestone location has been in continuous operation since 1948. Sports figures, presidents, governors, senators, executives, artists & writers have graced our tables throughout the years. 201 N. Limestone. 859-253-3135.

Columbia Steak Express opened in 1994 & serves the same menu as our other locations for carry-out & a limited delivery area. Columbia Steak Express is located on Southland Dr., just off Nicholasville Rd. 125 Southland Dr. 859-313-5300. www.columbiassteakhouse.com

RAISING CANE’S

Our concept is simple and unique…we only have ONE LOVE – quality chicken finger meals! At Raising Cane's® you get an exceptionally high quality product served quickly and conveniently by a friendly and fun crew in an environment that is clean, safe and fun. Visit one of our three locations: 2201 War Admiral Way, Sun.-Thurs. 10:30am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 10:30am-11pm, 859-543-0154. 544 S. Upper St., Sun.-Wed. 10:30am-12am, Thurs.-Sat. 10:30am-3am; summer hours: Sun.-Thurs. 10:30am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 10:30am-11pm, 859-455-3353. 2555 Nicholasville Rd., Sun.-Thurs. 10:30am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 10:30am-1am, 859-313-5333. Opening in August: Keene Center, Nicholasville. www.canesLEX.com

The Best Hardwood Grill Anywhere. “Neighborhood” in feel and style, offering wood-grilled steaks, seafood, ribs, daily lunch & dinner specials, amazing homemade desserts and the best crab cakes ever! Try our creamy New England style clam chowder or a light and fluffy omelet. We even offer party trays. Ketch our fresh seafood flown in daily. Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11 am-11 pm, Sun. 10 am-9 pm. Brunch Sun. 10 am-2 pm. 2012 Regency Rd. 277-5919. www.ketchseafoodgrill.com

Better Food – More Televisions. A warm & friendly atmosphere where the food is casual fare with nightly specials. Our goal is to make the people of Kentucky proud by serving fresh, homemade food, in a clean and friendly environment. Open 8 am-11 pm daily. Breakfast Mon.-Fri. 8 am-11 am and Sat. & Sun. 8 am-11:45 am. 348 Southland Dr. 278-9424. www.winchellsrestaurant.com

Billy’s brought western Kentucky-style pit barbecue to Lexington in 1978. The menu includes hand-pulled pork & beef, ribs, chicken & barbecued mutton, as well as baked beans, cole slaw, black-eyed peas, potato salad, homemade fries, onion rings & “Dill”ckles. Beer & wine. Catering available. Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-9 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11 am-10 pm, Sun. 11:30 am-8 pm. 101 Cochran Rd. in Chevy Chase. 859-269-9593. www.billysbarbq.com

Visit Durango’s to enjoy homemade Mexican food. This family run restaurant offers staple Mexican dishes along with Camarones Norteños, Ceviche, Pollo Monterrey, burrito supremos steak and our newest menu item–delicious fish tacos-and so much more. Enjoy complimentary chips & salsa, brought fresh to every table. Don’t forget our margaritas made with fresh squeezed lime juice. Everything is prepared fresh daily with quality ingredients. We offer a great kid’s menu, catering services & office parties for any occasion. Open daily for lunch and dinner; happy hour daily. Reservations taken. 2121 Richmond Rd., Ste. 150, in the Idle Hour Shopping Center. 859-268-0723.

When you eat at one of our restaurants, each of your teeth should individually be happier than they were before. Puccini’s specializes in innovative pizza, pasta dishes & salads of the highest quality, as well as calzones, sandwiches & low-carb meals; everything is prepared fresh daily.

Delivery available. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 833 Chevy Chase Place on High Street, 269-0404; 3191 Beaumont Centre Circle, 219-0101; 3801 Dylan Pl. at Boston Road & Man o’ War, 223-1588. www.puccinissmilingteeth.com