In town for basketball? Here’s where to grab a bite to eat

When the best in Kentucky high school boys basketball comes to town for the annual KSHAA Sweet Sixteen tournament, the teams bring along busloads of parents, fans and spectators ... and everybody wants to eat.

There are many dining options within walking distance or a short drive of the tournament’s home, Rupp Arena in downtown Lexington.

Here are more than 100 eateries where you can grab a bite. Don’t see your favorite restaurant and want to add it? Mention it in the comments below.

(Dollar signs based on Yelp.com.)

A Cup of Common Wealth, 105 Eastern Ave., 859-255-0270. $

Coffee, tea and sweet and savory pies from Pig and Pepper.

A P Suggins Bar & Grill, 345 Romany Rd., 859-268-0709. $

American, local flavor, burgers.

A&W, 652 E. Main St., 859-367-0037. $

Burgers, floats, chicken.

Al’s Bar, 601 N. Limestone, 859-309-2901. $

Cajun food, burgers, quesadillas, Kentucky Proud produce.

Alfalfa Restaurant, 141 E. Main St., 859-253-0014. $

Southern and global fare; vegetarian options. Desserts.

Athenian Grill, 313 S. Ashland Ave., 859-303-5048. $

Authentic Greek food.

Bad Wolf Café, 1415 Leestown Rd., 859-258-2222. $

Burgers, breakfast and brunch.

Bangkok House, 275 Ave. of Champions (Euclid), 859-226-9711. $

Thai, curries, stir-fry.

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, 341 Limestone, 859-523-1232. $

Salad, gluten-free, pizza

Blue Door Smokehouse, 226 Walton Ave., 859-252-4227. $

Barbecue

Bourbon ’n’ Toulouse, 829 Euclid Ave., 859-335-0300. $

Cajun and Creole specialties.

Broomwagon Coffee + Bikes, 800 N. Limestone, 859-554-6938. $

Coffee, breakfast and lunch wraps, pastries.

Buddha Lounge, 109 N. Mill St., 859-523-4723. $

Sushi, Asian fusion, Korean tacos.

Charlie Brown’s, 816 Euclid Ave., 859-269-5701. $

Burgers and fries, sandwiches, appetizers, bar food.

Charlie’s Fresh Seafood Market, 926 Winchester Rd., 859-255-6005. $

Fish, catfish, sandwiches.

Chatham’s, 496 E. High St., 859-229-6989. $

Southern comfort foods.

Cheapside Bar & Grill, 131 Cheapside, 859-254-0046. $

Cocktail bar, traditional American food and modern Mexican.

Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant, 122 W. Maxwell St., 859-303-6488. $

Mexican, Tex-Mex.

Clawdaddy’s, 128 N. Broadway, 859-258-2529. $

Maine lobster rolls, shellfish, desserts.

Coba Cocina, 2041 Richmond Rd., 859-523-8484. $

Latin, tapas, with ice cream store inside and a jellyfish tank.

Coffea, 385 Rose St., 859-253-6779. $

Coffeehouse.

Coles, 735 E. Main St., 859-266-9000. $$

Steak and seafood.

Columbia Steak House, 201 N. Limestone, 859-253-3135. $

Steak, seafood and salads.

Common Grounds Coffee House, 343 E. High St., 859-233-9761. $

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

County Club, 555 Jefferson St., 859-389-6555. $

Gourmet burgers, barbecue, sandwiches.

Courtyard Deli, 351 Church St., 859-252-3354. $

Sandwiches, soups, salads.

Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge, 1210 Manchester St., 859-288-2176. $

Ice cream, desserts.

Dad’s Favorites, 236 E. Main St. or 820 Lane Allen, 859-252-9812. $

Sandwiches featuring Dad’s cheese spreads.

Distilled at Gratz Park, 120 W. Second St., 859-255-0002. $$

Nouveau Southern food, full bar.

Donatos Pizza, 728 E. Main St., 859-269-5700. $

Pizza, salad, wings.

Doodles, 262 N. Limestone, 859-317-8507. $

Breakfast and lunch only.

Double H BBQ, 1244 Versailles Rd., 859-523-4227. $

Ribs, brisket, pulled pork, homemade sides.

Dudley’s on Short, 295 W. Short St., 859-252-1010. $$

Traditional American food in white-tablecloth setting.

Ellos on Broadway, 406 S. Broadway, 859-523-6328. $

Latin American burritos, tacos, etc.

Enoteca, 191 Jefferson St., 859-687-0346. $

Wine, tapas, pasta and seafood.

Freakin’ Unbelievable Burgers, 395 S. Limestone, 859-554-5514. $

Specialty burgers.

George’s Deli, 161 N. Limestone, 859-254-6741. $

Sandwiches, subs, burgers.

Goodfellas Pizzeria, 110 N. Mill St. or 333 S. Limestone, 859-281-1101, 859-523-3353. $

New York-style pizza.

Good Foods Co-op Café, 455 Southland Dr., 859-278-1813. $

Daily buffet, including vegetarian options. Known for kale.

Graeter’s Ice Cream, 836 Euclid Ave., Chevy Chase Plaza, 859-253-6741. $

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

Great Bagel, 396 Woodland Ave., 859-258-2210. $

Bagels, bagel sandwiches and salads.

Greentree Tearoom, 521 W. Short St., 859-455-9660. $

Tea sandwiches, soups, treats.

Grey Goose Bar, 170 Jefferson St., 859-233-1500. $

New York style pizza, steak and beer bar.

Gumbo Ya Ya, 1080 S. Broadway, 859-252-9292. $

Cajun and Creole cuisine.

Hanna’s on Lime, 214 S. Limestone, 859-252-6264. $

Meat and three, sandwiches, breakfast.

Han Cook In, 1030 S. Broadway, 859-523-3327. $

Korean, health food.

Han Woo Ri, 371 S. Limestone, 859-258-2208. $

Korean, sushi bar.

Hibachi Express, 565 S. Limestone, 859-280-2255. $

Japanese.

High on Art & Coffee, 523 E. High St., 859-576-3981. $

Coffee, ice cream, sandwiches, breakfast.

HopCat, 410 W. Short St., 859-286-6847. $

Burgers, sandwiches, craft beer, “crack fries.”

Insomnia Cookies, 433 Jersey St., 877-632-6654. $

Desserts.

Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant, 1030 S. Broadway, 859-281-5171. $

Mexican food.

JDI Grille & Tavern, 319 Cedar St., 859-246-0202. $

Casual Southern fare.

Joe Bologna’s, 120 W. Maxwell St., 859-252-4933. $

Pizza, spaghetti and Italian fare.

Joella’s Hot Chicken, 101 Cochran Rd., 859-269-9593. $

Fried chicken, chicken wings.

Josie’s, 821 Chevy Chase Place, 859-523-8328. $

American fare, with breakfast food anytime.

La Petite Delicat, 191 Kentucky Ave., 859-684-2737.

Macarons, tea.

Le Deauville French Bistro, 199 N. Limestone, 859-246-0999. $

French cuisine.

Le Matin Bakery and Zuni Café, 890 E. High St., 859-269-1511. $

Soups, sandwiches, pastries.

Lexington Beer Works, 213 N. Limestone, 859-317-8137. $

Pizza, appetizers and beer.

Lexington Diner, 124 N. Upper St., 859-303-7308. $

Breakfast, burgers and salads.

Lexington Seafood Company, 867 E. High St. Ste. 150, (859) 266-8888. $

Seafood, lunch menu.

Limestone Blue, 133 N. Limestone, 859-367-0133. $

Sandwiches.

Locals’, 701 National Ave., 859-523-3249. $

Sandwiches, pub food.

Lockbox, 167 W. Main St., in the 21c Museum Hotel, 859-899-6860. $$

Nouveau Southern cuisine; dinner and breakfast.

Lynagh’s Irish Pub & Grill, 384 Woodland Ave., 859-255-1292. $

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

Magee’s Bakery, 726 E. Main St., 859-255-9481. $

Deli sandwiches, breakfast fare, doughnuts and baked goods.

Malone’s/OBC Kitchen/MEATS MKT, 3347 Tates Creek Rd., 859-335-6500, 859-977-2600, 859-335-6328. $$

Steaks, American food, barbecue.

Marikka’s, 411 Southland Dr., 859-275-1925. $

German food and beer garden.

McAlister’s Deli, 836 Euclid Ave., 859-368-9880. $

Sandwiches, soups, baked potatoes, desserts.

Mellow Mushroom, 503 S. Upper St., 859-281-6111. $

Pizza.

Middle Fork Kitchen Bar, 1224 Manchester St., 859-309-9854. $

New American cuisine.

Miracles Bakery & Café, 145 Burt Rd., 859-278-8888. $

Gluten-free baked goods, soups, sandwiches.

Missy’s Pie Shop, 502 E. High St., 859-253-0449. $

Pies, sandwiches, soup.

MonTea, 814 Euclid Ave., 859-268-8327. $

Coffee and tea.

Nat’s, 111 S. Upper St., 859-433-0197. $

Thai, chicken wings.

National Provisions, 710 National Ave., 859-303-4763. $

French bakery, beer garden, café.

Nick Ryan’s Saloon, 157 W. Jefferson St., 859-233-7900. $

American, steak and ribs, truffle fries.

NiceNPan, 547 S. Limestone, 859-243-9999. $

Sandwiches, soups, salads and nitrogen ice cream.

Noodles & Company, 395 S. Limestone St., 859-469-4899. $

Pasta, Italian, Asian fusion.

North Lime Coffee & Donuts, 575 N. Limestone, 859-554-6026. $

Doughnuts, coffee and tea.

Oasis Restaurant, 837 Chevy Chase Place, 859-269-6440. $

Mediterranean food, lunch buffet.

Parkette Drive-in, 1230 New Circle Rd. NE, 859-254-8723. $

Burgers, sandwiches, Kentucky fare.

Pasta Garage Italian Café, 962 Delaware Ave., 859-421-1764. $

Italian dishes.

Pazzo’s Pizza Pub, 385 S. Limestone, 859-255-5125. $

Pizza and beer.

Pie Five Pizza, 867 S. Broadway, 859-246-0014. $

Pizza, salads.

Pies & Pints Pizzeria, 401 W. Main St., 859-231-7437. $

Gourmet pizza and craft beer .

Portofino, 249 E. Main St., 859-253-9300. $$

Italian and American cuisine.

Puccini’s Smiling Teeth, 833 Chevy Chase Place, 859-269-0404. $

Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salad.

Ramsey’s Diner, 151 W. Zandale, 859-259-2708. $

Meat and three, Kentucky food.

Red Bang Bang, 103 W. Maxwell St., 859-225-2264. $

$1.10 a scoop mix-and-match Chinese food.

Rincon Mexicano, 818 Euclid Ave., 859-268-8160. $

Mexican food.

Sabio, 380 S. Mill St., 859-368-9901. $$

Traditional American.

Saul Good Restaurant & Pub, 123 N. Broadway, 859-252-4663. $

Burgers, pizzas, fries, desserts.

Sav’s Chill, 289 S. Limestone, 859-255-2445. $

Ice cream and frozen yogurt, gelato.

Sav’s Grill, 304 S. Limestone, 859-368-7287. $

West African and vegetarian food.

Sawyer’s Downtown Bar & Grill, 325 W. Main St., 859-281-6022. $

Burgers, chili and fries.

Shakespeare & Co., 367 W. Short St., 859-367-0413. $

Mediterranean, vegetarian, eclectic and gluten-free.

Shorty’s Urban Market, 163 W. Short St., 859-309-3813. $

Grocery store, deli.

Sidebar Grill, 147 N. Limestone, 859-225-8883. $

Burgers, pub grub and homemade chips.

Smithtown Seafood, 501 W. Sixth St., 859-303-4100. $

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

Sorella Gelateria, 219 N. Limestone, 859-797-0085. $

Gelato.

Stella’s Kentucky Deli, 143 Jefferson St., 859-255-3354. $

Deli, local dishes, soups.

Street Craves, 395 S. Limestone, 859-554-5514. $

Street tacos, salads, craft beer.

Sunrise Bakery, 111 W. Main St., 859-255-0304. $

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

Table Three Ten, 310 W. Short St., 859-309-3901. $$

Farm-driven gastropub.

El Habenero Loko, 102 W. Vine St., 859-225-5656. $

Mexican taqueria.

The Blue Heron Steakhouse, 185 W. Jefferson St., 859-254-2491. $$

Cocktails, steak, fish and pasta.

The Julep Cup Restaurant and Seahorse Lounge, 111 Woodland Ave., 859-226-0300. $

Southern, American.

The Local Taco, 315 S. Limestone, 859-523-3700. $

Tex-Mex and Southern.

The Press Juice Bar and Café, 191 Kentucky Ave., 859-317-8915. $

Fresh-pressed juices, smoothies and soups.

The Sage Rabbit, 438 S. Ashland, 859-523-2095.

American cuisine.

The Sweet Spot, 126 N. Broadway, 859-317-2952. $

Desserts, ice cream, and frozen yogurt.

The Village Idiot, 307 W. Short St., 859-252-0099. $

Gastropub, known for duck and waffles.

The Weekly Juicery, 436 Old Vine St., 850-368-8000. $

Fresh raw juice, smoothies, salads and vegan soups.

Third Street Stuff & Coffee, 257 N. Limestone, 859-255-5301. $

Coffee, hot chocolate, tea and baked goods.

Tin Roof, 303 S. Limestone, 859-317-9111. $

Live music, Mexican food, bar.

Tolly Ho, 606 S. Broadway, 859-253-2007. $

Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Known for milkshakes and burgers.

Tomo Restaurant, 848 E. High St., 859-269-9291. $$

Japanese, sushi.

Tony’s Steaks & Seafood, 401 W. Main St., 859-243-0210. $$

Upscale steakhouse.

Upstart Crow, 101 W. Short St., 859-523-7146. $

Upscale American pub food.

Uncle Maddio’s, 630 E. Euclid Ave., 859-309-0896. $

Made-to-order gourmet pizza.

Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen, 113 N. Broadway, 859-569-4040. $

Fresh salads, soups and lemonades.

Wagon Bones, 591 W. Short St., 859-523-2400. $

Western Kentucky dry-rub barbecue and smoked meat.

Winchell’s, 348 Southland Dr., 859-278-9424. $

Meat and three, sandwiches, burgers, breakfast.

Wine + Market, 486 W. Second St., 859-225-0755. $

Wine, deli and desserts.

Wines on Vine, 400 Old Vine St., 859-243-0017. $

American entrees, sandwiches and cheese plates served in a wine shop.

This story was originally published March 15, 2016 at 2:45 PM with the headline "In town for basketball? Here’s where to grab a bite to eat."