Restaurants near Rupp, downtown Lexington if you're in town for basketball

When high schools come to Lexington to play in the annual KHSAA Sweet Sixteen Basketball Tournament, they bring a lot more than just team players. They bring parents, friends and teachers ... and everybody has to eat.

You can probably find your way to the basic fast food, but what if you're looking for more local fare? Here are 90 places near — many within walking distance of — Rupp Arena, including a few fast alternatives, where you can grab a bite.

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Where to eat

(Dollar signs based on Yelp.com.)

Wagon Bones, 591 W. Short St. $

Western Kentucky dry rub barbecue and smoked meat.

(859) 523-2400

Stella's Kentucky Deli, 143 Jefferson St. $

Southern style breakfast and brunch and deli.

(859) 255-3354

Grey Goose Bar, 170 Jefferson St. $

New York style pizza, steak and beer bar (859) 233-1500

Nick Ryan's Saloon, 157 W. Jefferson St. $

Fish, steak and ribs with truffle fries on the side.

(859) 233-7900

The Blue Heron Steakhouse, 185 W. Jefferson St. $$

Cocktails, steak, fish and pasta.

(859) 254-2491

Wine + Market, 486 W. Second St. $

Wine, deli and desserts.

(859) 225-0755

Enoteca, 191 Jefferson St. $

Wine, tapas, pasta and seafood.

(859) 687-0346

County Club, 555 Jefferson St. $

Barbecue and sandwiches, vegetarian options.

(859) 389-6555

Smithtown Seafood, 501 W. 6th St. $

Local flavor seafood and fish, vegetarian options. Inside West Sixth Brewing.

(859) 303-4100

Blue Fire Grill, 401 W. High St. $

Traditional American pizza, burgers and french fries.

(859) 253-1234

Lexington Center Food Court, 430 W. Vine St. $

Fast food such as Arby's, Cosi, Mr. Kan's Chinese, Subway, Sunset Strips

(859) 233-4567

The Bigg Blue Martini/Triangle Grille, 369 W. Vine St. $

Bar, grill in the Hilton.

(859) 281-3773

Saul Good Restaurant & Pub, 123 N. Broadway. $

Burgers, pizzas, fries, desserts

(859) 252-4663

Sawyer's Downtown Bar & Grill. 325 W. Main St. $

Burgers, chili and fries.

(859) 281-6022

The Sweet Spot, 126 N. Broadway. $

Desserts, ice cream, and frozen yogurt.

(859) 317-2952

Clawdaddy's, 128 N. Broadway. $

Maine lobster rolls, shellfish, desserts.

(859) 258-2529

Shakespeare & Co., 367 Short St.. $

Mediterranean, vegetarian, eclectic and gluten-free.

(859) 367-0413

Table Three Ten, 310 W. Short St.. $$

Farm-driven, gastropub.

(859) 309-3901

The Village Idiot, 311 W. Short St. $

Gastropub, known for duck and waffles.

(859) 252-0099

Cheapside Bar & Grill, 131 Cheapside St. $

Cocktail bar, traditional American food and modern Mexican.

(859) 254-0046

Good Fellas Pizzeria, 110 N. Mill St. $

New York style pizza.

(859) 281-1101

Dudley's on Short, 295 W. Short St. $$

Traditional American food.

(859) 252-1010

Lexington Diner, 124 N. Upper St. $

Breakfast foods, burgers and salads.

(859) 303-7308

Shorty's Market & Taproom, 163 W. Short St. $

Grocery store, deli, cafe, beer and wine.

(859) 309-3813

Distilled at Gratz Park, 120 W. 2nd St. $$

Nouveau Southern food, full bar.

(859) 255-0002

Sabio, 380 S. Mill St. $$

Traditional American food, gluten free food.

(859) 368-9901

Joe Bologna's, 120 W. Maxwell St. $

Pizza, spaghetti, and Italian fare.

(859) 252-4933

Tin Roof, 303 S. Limestone. $

Live music, Mexican food, bar.

(859) 317-9111

Sav's Grill, 304 S. Limestone. $

African and vegetarian food. (Across the street is Sav's Chill, local ice cream.)

(859) 368-7287

House of Soul, 207 S. Limestone. $

Soul food, chicken and waffles.

(859) 317-9224

Banana Leaf, 102 W. High St. $

Indian food.

(859) 389-7107

Bombay Bar & Grill, 102 W. High St. $

Bar and Indian food.

(859)389-7107

El Habanero Loco, 102 W. Vine St. $

Mexican, tacos, buffet.

(859) 225-5656

Sam's Hot Dog Stand, 105 S. Limestone. $

Hot dogs.

(859) 253-3192

Limestone Blue, 133 N. Limestone. $

Sandwiches,

(859) 367-0133

Sidebar Grill, 147 N. Limestone. $

Burgers and homemade chips.

(859) 225-8883

A La Lucie, 159 N. Limestone. $$

American food with desserts.

(859) 252-5277

Columbia Steak House, 201 N. Limestone. $

Steak, seafood and salads.

(859) 253-3135

Lexington Beer Works, 213 N. Limestone. $

Pizza, appetizers and beer.

(859) 317-8137

Third Street Stuff & Coffee, 257 N. Limestone. $

Coffee, tea and sandwiches.

(859) 255-5301

Doodle's, 262 N. Limestone. $

Breakfast and lunch only.

(859) 317-8507

Atomic Cafe, 265 N. Limestone. $

Caribbean-inspired food.

(859) 254-1969

North Lime Coffee & Donuts, 575 N. Limestone. $

Donuts, coffee and tea.

(859) 554-6026

Al's Bar, 601 N. Limestone. $

Burgers, quesadillas, Kentucky Proud produce.

(859) 309-2901

Natasha's Bistro & Bar, 112 Esplanade Alley. $

Buffet for lunch, eclectic menu.

(859) 259-2754

Portofino, 249 E. Main St. $$

Italian and American cuisine.

(859) 253-9300

Dad's Favorites, 236 E. Main St. $

Sandwiches featuring Dad's cheese spreads.

(859) 252-9812

JDI Grille & Tavern, 319 Cedar St. $

Casual Southern fare.

(859) 246-0202

The Local Taco, 315 S. Limestone. $

Tex-Mex and Southern.

(859) 523-3700

Mellow Mushroom, 503 S. Upper St. $Pizza.

(859) 281-6111

Insomnia Cookies, 433 Jersey St. $

Desserts.

(877) 632-6654

Raising Cane's, 544 S Upper St. $

Chicken and fries, fast food.

(859) 455-3353

Fazoli's, 130 Winslow St., 1951 N Broadway. $

Italian fast food.

(859) 233-0022, 271-3437

Hugh Jass Burgers, 395 S. Limestone. $

Burgers and fries.

(859) 357-8934

Han Woo Ri, 371 S. Limestone. $

Korean, Sushi Bar.

(859) 258-2208

Pazzo's Pizza Pub, 385 S. Limestone. $

Pizza and beer.

(859) 255-5125

Sav's Chill, 289 S. Limestone. $

Ice cream and frozen yogurt, gelato, and beer.

(859) 255-2445

Tolly Ho, 606 S. Broadway. $

Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Known for milkshakes.

(859) 253-2007

Great Bagel, 396 Woodland Ave. $

Bagels, bagel sandwiches and salads.

(859) 258-2210

Nat's, 111 S. Upper St. $

Thai food.

(859) 433-0197

Alfalfa Restaurant, 141 E. Main St. $

Southern and global fare; vegetarian options. Desserts.

(859) 253-0014

Common Grounds Coffee House, 343 E. High St. $

Coffee, tea and smoothies; sandwiches, wraps and salads. Desserts.

(859) 233-9761

Magee's Bakery, 726 E. Main St. $

Deli sandwiches, breakfast fare, donuts, and bakery goodies.

(859) 255-9481

A Cup of Common Wealth, 105 Eastern Ave. $

Coffee and tea.

(859) 255-0270

Donatos Pizza, 728 E. Main St. $

Pizza, salad, wings.

(859) 269-5700

George's Deli, 161 N. Limestone. $

Sandwiches, subs, burgers.

(859) 254-6741

Bangkok House, 275 Ave of Champions (Euclid.) $

Thai.

(859) 226-9711

Puccini's Smiling Teeth, 833 Chevy Chase Place. $

Pizza, pasta, family friendly.

(859) 269-0404

Billy's Bar-B-Q, 101 Cochran Road. $

Ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, mutton and chicken wings.

(859) 269-9593

Rincon Mexicano, 818 Euclid Ave. $

Mexican food.

(859) 268-8160

Charlie Brown's, 816 Euclid Ave. $Burgers and fries, sandwiches, appetizers, bar food.

(859) 269-5701

Jalapenos Mexican, 1030 S. Broadway. $

Mexican food.

(859) 281-5171

Smash Burger, 535 S. Upper St. $

Gourmet burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads and fries.

(859) 280-2202

Josie's, 821 Chevy Chase Place. $

American fare, with breakfast food anytime.

(859) 523-8328

McAlister's Deli, 836 Euclid Ave. $

Sandwiches, soups, baked potatoes, desserts.

(859) 368-9880

Pies & Pints Pizzeria, 401 W. Main St. $

Gourmet pizza and craft beer.

(859) 231-7437

Tony's Steaks & Seafood, 401 W. Main St. $$

Upscale steakhouse.

(859) 243-0210

Oasis Restaurant, 837 Chevy Chase Place. $

Mediterranean food. Lunch buffet.

(859) 269-6440

Graeter's Ice Cream, 836 Euclid Ave., Chevy Chase Plaza. $

French pot ice cream, gelato, ice cream pies and cakes.

(859) 253-6741

Bourbon 'n' Toulouse, 829 Euclid Ave. $

Cajun and Creole specialties.

(859) 335-0300

Gumbo Ya Ya, 1080 S. Broadway. $

Cajun and Creole cuisine.

(859) 252-9292

Zuni Cafe & Le Matin French Bakery, 890 E. High St. $

French pastries, soups and sandwiches.

(859) 266-8357

Thai & Mighty Noodle Bowls/Crank & Boom Ice Cream, 1030 S. Broadway. $

Thai food and gourmet ice cream.

(859) 288-2170

Cole's, 735 E. Main St. $$

Steak and seafood.

(859) 266-9000

Sunrise Bakery, 111 W. Main St. $

Sandwiches, breads, pastries, cookies for breakfast and lunch.

(859) 255-0304

Lynagh's Irish Pub & Grill, 384 Woodland Ave. $

Sandwiches, burgers (the O'Round is legendary), pub food, beer.

(859) 255-1292

Chatham's, 496 E. High St. $

Southern comfort foods.

(859) 229-6989

Missy's Pies, 502 E. High St. $

Pies whole or by the slice, soups and sandwiches.

(859) 253-0449

Athenian Grill, 313 S. Ashland Ave. $

Authentic Greek food.

(859) 303-5048

Red Bang Bang, 103 W. Maxwell St. $

$1 a scoop mix and match Chinese food.

(859) 225-2264

Firehouse Subs, 535 S. Upper St. $

Hot and cold subs, sandwiches and salads.

(859) 226-0111

Double H BBQ, 1244 Versailles Rd. $

Ribs, brisket, pulled pork, homemade sides.

(859) 523-4227

This story was originally published March 17, 2015 at 4:41 PM with the headline "Restaurants near Rupp, downtown Lexington if you're in town for basketball."