The Lexington
1096 Grand Ave, St Paul
(651) 289-4990
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10/10 from the moment we walked into the door. Service was incredible, food was outstanding. We will definitely be back!
Impeccable service from the moment one enters the restaurant to the final presentation of hot towels for cleaning hands! There is a ‘roaming photographer' who takes photos of guests and presents a framed photo, free of charge. Very elegant but traditional ambience, white linen tablecloths, huge wine list, formal wait staff. One drawback is that the restaurant atmosphere is not as intimate due to limited size and popularity on certain evenings like Saturdays (every table reserved, packed with guests) so conversation is sometimes drowned out. Be aware that this is a very expensive restaurant - but the food is quite good and prepared with great care.
The beverages and dining options are very good, the environment is welcoming and staff is great! We enjoyed our business dinner and will be back!
Unfortunately the patriarch of our family had a medical emergency the day of our reservation. The Lexington was very understanding and accommodating. Some of us did arrive for dinner much later than expected, but enjoyed a fabulous meal. Our waiter Shawn read our group perfectly and provided exactly the service we needed, with great recommendations. Food was excellent. Were seated on the bar side, Fabulous jazz quartet - difficult to talk over them, but they were wonderfully talented.
We just finished celebrating a birthday dinner here. We ordered a lot of food, including the chateaubriand, the steak tartare, the lobster cauliflower Mac n ' cheese, and the halibut, along with several sides.
I'm not gonna lie, we were somewhat demanding of our waiter, who was 100% class and delivered promptly and without error. The entire service team was fast, efficient, and kind.
The food was timed, prepared, and presented absolutely perfectly. The chateaubriand and steaks were perfect medium rare, tender and delicious. The fries were crispy and hot. The asparagus side was delightful and the portions for everything were generous.
We were located in the bar area, which had a boisterous noise level, but that’s to be expected on a Saturday night, and honestly lent a bit to a party atmosphere.
Overall, the service was contentious and the food will have us remembering our celebration fondly for years to come. Thank you, Lexington!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every aspect of the experience was perfectly enjoyable. Have already highly recommended to others.
4 of us sat at the bar and had great service, the bartenders were excellent, friendly but not overly friendly. Made perfect cocktails and food was excellent, wait staff was just as excellent. #speical kudos to Shawn
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had such a great time here! Food and drinks were delicious. Our server was super attentive and helped me navigate the menu as I am gluten free.
I recommend The French Martini (don’t be shy to ask for a couple extra cherries with it too). I think we lucked out on the soup of the day as it was a chicken and wild rice soup (gluten free) and they had some gluten free dinner rolls with it that were to die for! I can’t remember the last time I had a dinner roll that tasted like that—so good! I would love if they made this soup part of their daily menu—I would go back so often for it! The steak was cooked to perfection! I will need to pace myself a little better next time so I have space to try dessert.
We are looking forward to coming again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The petit filet was perfectly cooked. The asparagus was excellent. Smoked chicken pot pie is also worthy of consideration. The restaurant is decorated in classic steakhouses motif and the servers are all friendly and efficient.
A group of 11 people including me went to the Lex on Sunday evening. While expensive it could not have been a more enjoyable evening. As I was the person who picked the restaurant I was worried, but for no reason. Everyone in our group had a great meal and a great experience and NO ONE complained about the cost. This is amazing as we are all seniors. And I got kudos for picking the Lex!!!!!
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Excellent food and service and atmosphere. Delicious drinks and delicious food. Great place to spend a special event or anniversary and the little touches they add for such events makes it feel really special.
All around vibes ! Food has its own flavor for each item, servers all worked together & food came out fast. Bonnie our server told us the backstory of this 90 year old gem & suggested amazing drinks and food . Love her and The Lexington. Will be back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our dinner was excellent. My wife has special dietary needs and the staff was very aware and careful with the preparation. My wife spoke to the chef on the phone before our dinner date, and the chef was very reassuring. Best dining experience in a long time.
Food is fantastic! I definitely recommend the walleye cheeks, and the steaks for an entre. The Old fashioneds are lights out here. Very nice steakhouse vibes, great location. Service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered filets and one was cooked properly and one was severely overcooked. The wait staff was very responsive and we received a properly cooked steak very quickly. Our steaks were both dry and not at all tender. The mashed potatoes were also too watery for our taste. I've been to the Lexington countless times over the past 20+ years and they appear to be struggling to maintain the standards and quality that defined their business and made them successful.
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