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Google rates the Lexington Cook Out 4.3 from 3,599 reviews and Yelp rates it 3.1, a 1.2-star gap at 855 S. Broadway. The restaurant is the only Cook Out in Kentucky's second city, and a Tripadvisor reviewer described how it handled a football weekend crowd as if it was no big deal. A Yelp reviewer wrote that it belongs on a college campus.
- 1.2
- Star gap, Google against Yelp
- 3.9
- Restaurantji rating
- $7.83
- Regular Tray with tax
- 365th of 696
- Tripadvisor rank in Lexington
4.3 from 3,599; 3.1 from 141
Food 4.2, service 4.0
Kentucky charges 6%
40 reviews, 3.7
Cook Out Lexington
Open- Address
- 855 S. Broadway Rd., Lexington, KY 40504
- Hours
- Closes about 3 AM; Yelp's October 2026 listing shows 4 AM. Listings disagree on the opening time.
- Drive-thru
- Yes
What do Lexington reviewers say?
| Site | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Google (via Wanderlog) | 4.3 | 3,599 |
| Restaurantji | 3.9 | 429 |
| Tripadvisor | 3.7 | 40 |
| Yelp | 3.1 | 141 |
Tripadvisor's 40 reviews split cleanly: 19 excellent and 6 good against 4 poor and 6 terrible, with titles from "The Cookout Tray is So Good (& Cheap!)" and "Great food at a great price!" to "Don't go!" and "You get what you pay for". Complaints concern wrong orders, cold fries and undercooked burgers.
Where does Lexington fit in Kentucky?
It is one of 12 Kentucky Cook Outs and, with Frankfort, one of the nearest to the planned Louisville restaurant. The Louisville guide covers the Preston Highway plans and the full list, and the Bowling Green guide covers Kentucky's other college-town store.
What does a tray cost in Fayette County?
Kentucky charges 6% on a prepared meal with no local sales tax, according to Avalara. These totals use usual Cook Out menu prices, not a posted Lexington board.
| Order | Menu price | With 6% tax |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Tray | $7.39 | $7.83 |
| Jr. Tray | $6.39 | $6.77 |
| Milkshake | $3.99 | $4.23 |