The Lexington Resolution Friendly Restaurant Guide

Who else is on the new year / healthy eating train? While cooking at home so that you know exactly what is in your meals is a sure-fire way to eat healthier, we all lead busy lives and have become accustomed to being able to grab something on the go. Sometimes you just can’t avoid eating out. I’m here to tell you you can have your cake (salad) and eat it too! I’ve put together my list of resolution friendly restaurants in Lexington. I also want to acknowledge that so many things factor into “health” and I don’t like classifying foods as “good” or “bad”. Y’all know I love all the food 😉 These are just some of my favs for when I’m looking for something lighter! I also have a post on tips for making healthy choices when dining out here.

Athenian Grill

Hello hummus! Greek food is one of my favorite ways to eat well; since it’s mostly based in meat and vegetables. I love a good Greek salad. And hummus. Skip the gyro and do a gyro bowl or souvlaki (grilled meat skewer.)

CoreLife Eatery

4040 Finn Wy Suite 110

For when you’re bored of salads. Yes, CoreLife serves all kinds of bowls, including salads, but also offers grain and broth bowls. They provide nutritional info for all their menu items, handy if you’re counting calories or using My Fitness Pal.

East End Table & Tap

333 E Main St Suite 180

I love East End for date night or girls night. They have several salads and grain bowls that are so flavorful. Get the hummus for an app!

First Watch

My family used to drive to Cincinnati just for First Watch.. seriously love breakfast that much! They have great healthy options and provide nutritional info. Check out “the healthier side” of their menu for good options.

Good Foods Co-Op Cafe

455-D Southland Dr

You’ve got to love the Good Foods hot bar! Lots of vegetables and options for those with dietary restrictions.

Malone’s

3347 Tates Creek Rd

Okay, so probably not what you think of when you think healthy restaurants, but you would actually be surprised at the variety of healthy options on Malone’s menu. I include it because of how willing they are to accommodate special requests or dietary restrictions. I work for BHG and eat lunch there almost every day and was able to eat Whole 30 by requesting no butter/oil on meat and veggies or removing cheese/croutons from salads. There are several salads on Malone’s menu; just order the dressing on the side or ask for oil and vinegar if you’re watching what you eat! Aqua Sushi is also a great healthy option, just stay away from any fried rolls. My go to orders are the California Chicken Salad, Kale and Quinoa Salad with salmon, chicken fingers grilled with a side of broccoli with no butter, Tuna Poke Bowl with no wasabi mayo, and the Spring Roll with shrimp and no spicy mayo.

Nourished Folks

101 W Loudon Ave Suite 168, Lexington, KY 40508

Truly “nourishing” and delicious food! Nourished Folks is in Julietta Market. They make everything from scratch and change the menu weekly. Hearty salads, grain bowls, bone broths and more. 

Pho BC

171 W Lowry Ln # 176

As far as I’m concerned, Vietnamese is a healthier option. Pho BC is a traditional Vietnamese restaurant specializing in Pho (noodle soup). I usually order a Rice Vermicelli Bowl, which is like a salad with thin rice noodles (gluten free). Summer Rolls are also a great healthy option, like an egg roll except with lots of fresh veggies and it isn’t fried!

The Press

191 Kentucky Ave

The Press makes smoothies and smoothie bowls, but they also have salads and wraps. Their wraps are made on coconut wraps, which are gluten free and low carb and actually taste pretty good! The also have gluten free and paleo sweet treats.

Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen

113 N Broadway

A salad restaurant is an obvious choice, but it’s truly one of my favs, dieting or not! I love the Havana Summer Grain Bowl or Chicken Taco Salad. You can check their nutritional information online if you are on a specific diet or tracking macros. Vinaigrette has four locations in Lexington, so you have no excuse for not being able to grab a healthy lunch on the go.

The Weekly Juicery

Give this girl an acai bowl and she’ll love you forever. The Weekly Juicery is my go to for a healthy breakfast on the go or pick-me-up when I’m feeling sick. I love the Blue Suede Shoes, Matcha Madness and Sweet Dream Smoothie or Beenut Butter and Jelly Acai Bowl. I’ve also done their juice cleanses before if you’re looking for a serious kick start to healthy living.

Do you have any resolution-friendly recommendations to add to the list? Let me know in the comments below!

Biscuits & blessings,

Leels