Granddam

4.7

356 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

9:00 pm

Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

Granddam, nestled within The Manchester Hotel, is a captivating Bluegrass dining hall that pays homage to its eponymous matriarchal racehorse. While Granddam may be past her prime, she continues to live the dream through the restaurant's unique ambiance and offerings.

Step into the world of Granddam and let her spirit envelop you. The menu features reimagined Bluegrass fare, sourced from local purveyors, ensuring a fresh and authentic dining experience.

Conveniently located just off the hotel's lobby, Granddam invites you to savor the flavors of the Bluegrass region and relish in the legacy of a spirited racehorse. It's a place where traditions are celebrated and memories are made, all under the watchful gaze of Granddam herself.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Southern, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(859) 785-3900
Website
https://granddamky.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Paula Endura

Location
941 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40508-2419
Area
Lexington
Cross Street
Manchester St.
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 356 people are saying

Granddam reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Lexington
Best Ambience
Lexington
Great for brunch
Lexington
Innovative
Lexington
American

Review summary

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Granddam offers a "wonderful experience" with "amazing food" and "excellent service." The ambiance is "beautiful and comfortable" with "live jazz music" enhancing the atmosphere. While some found it "pricey," the "creative cocktails" and "unique dishes" make it "worth a try" for special occasions. Noise levels vary.

356 Reviews

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dscap
Cincinnati11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I booked dinner at the granddam as a part of a two day trip to Lexington for a long weekend getaway. From the moment we sat down in the beautiful dining room and were met by our outstanding waiter, Todd, we knew we’re in for an experience. As Todd went over the menu with us, he shared that the head chef was hosting a watch party in a few hours for the new season of top chef, in which she is a participant. Okay, here we go, we thought. And boy were we in for a great meal. Our cocktails were inventive and beautiful, our mushroom appetizer, divine, our mains were the real show. I had the elk Wellington and my husband the trout. Outstanding. Chef’s ability to mix flavors and textures to include smokey notes, spicy notes, earthy notes and a little brightness all at the same time really showed off her incredible talent as a chef. Thank you for a great meal and a great night; congratulations to chef for her top chef journey and to Todd for taking such good care of us.
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Pat
Alabama6 reviews
3.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Very noisy, very slow, and pretty limited gluten free selections. More like eating in a school cafeteria than in a relaxing fine-dining setting. The soup appetizer and the coconut/nut dessert were both dull and a waste of calories.
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Susan VIP
Louisville15 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love the ambiance here. We were seated at a 2-top just inside the front door where there was a lot of traffic - not the best seat in the room, for sure. The noise level was high making it hard to hear at the table and the server. Food was very good. A pricey dinner for two.
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Kristy
Columbus1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. The bar was very busy so it took forever to get a simple glass of wine. Our servers were great & knowledgable about the dishes on the menu. Overall a great experience & we’ll be back.
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Macy
Louisville1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the atmosphere of the Granddam. The Lamb Wellington and Fried Chicken were outstanding. Dalton made our service wonderful! I can’t wait to come back for the Elk Wellington!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great expierence, visiting from florida. Enjoyed our stay
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very cozy and comfortable seating for catching up with a friend. My lunch, shrimp & grits, was very good as well as my friends frittata. Highly recommend Granddam!
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Drew
Atlanta7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, loved the vibe, we look forward to returning in the future
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Chelsea
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Server very knowledgeable about gluten free and had great options
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Kasey VIP
Louisville28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a perfect spot for brunch! Loved the food, atmosphere and service.
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Granddam is rated 4.7 stars by 356 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

9:00 pm

Booked 31 times today

941 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40508-2419

Additional information

Cross Street
Manchester St.
Area
Lexington
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Southern, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Paula Endura
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://granddamky.com/
Phone number
(859) 785-3900

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