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The Lexington, Saint Paul, MN

The Lexington

4.7
4.7
2929 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 46 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Neighbourhood gem


The Lexington is more than a restaurant, it’s an institution. Located on the corner of Lexington Parkway and Grand Avenue, this St. Paul community was the most fashionable at the turn of the 19th century. The St. Paul elite lived just blocks away and the first electric trolley brought visitors up and down Grand Avenue. The Lexington opened in 1935, after the end of prohibition, and was a popular neighborhood bar to gather and socialize. Previously operating as a speakeasy, the expansive wood panels were perfect for hiding a little booze and one can only imagine the shenanigans going on beyond the hidden staircase behind the coat check. For decades following, The Lex, as it’s called by locals and enthusiasts alike, was the place to be seen; business dealings, cocktail hours, and milestone celebrations were a regular occurrence for St. Paul socialites.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (651) 289-4990
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jeremy Baron
  • Private party facilities
    The Lexington features private dining for all of your special occasions. The Lex can accommodate small groups and up to 100 people for private dining events. Please contact Minda@thelexmn.com for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Minda Sherman: (651) 319-3559
  • Area
    Saint Paul
  • Parking details
    Wed-Sun parking is available in the lot behind the restaurant. Self-parking is also available we- sun in the lot behind the Uptowner diner for $7 starting at 3pm. Wed-Sun parking is available after 5 pm in St. Paul Eye Clinic lot. Do not park in GoodThings parking lot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,929 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Ambience

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Value

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Good for groups

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Good for special occasions

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Lively

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Most Booked

Review summary

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The Lexington delights with "amazing service, amazing food" and a charming old-world atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions, it impresses with creative menu offerings like the Meatloaf Wellington and standout desserts. While prices reflect its upscale nature, diners rave about the "best food" and "top notch" service, ensuring memorable experiences.

2,929 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t go wrong here, great service great food. Love this place
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank You for dinning with the Lexington.

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  2. Mary

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a beautiful room and the food was delicious. One of us had the Wellington Meatloaf. It looked so good. Another had the pork chop which was excellent and another had chicken pot pie. I had scallops. All very good. Service was excellent as well.
    The LexingtonResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Mary, Thank you so much for your kind words and high ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal at The Lexington. We're especially happy that you enjoyed our Wellington Meatloaf, pork chop, chicken pot pie, and scallops. We always strive to provide delicious food and excellent service, and we're glad to know we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Lexington

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  3. Stan

    Minneapolis

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I do think your kitchen ought to be more careful when putting cheese on food that was requested as "no cheese" due to an allergy, then waiting 20 more minutes for the order to come out. This all happening when the other guests are having their dinner. I might add that the split order was also faulty in the way it was split - horizontally, so that all the herbs were at the bottom where the flavor was. The top half was just the basics. The order should have been mixed up, then split.
    The LexingtonResponded 3 days ago
    Stan, We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at The Lexington. It's clear that we didn't meet your expectations, and for that, we sincerely apologize. We appreciate your feedback regarding the cheese issue and the mix-up in the order. We will address these issues with our team to ensure better service in the future. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better dining experience. Thank you, The Lexington

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  4. David

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A real St. Paul treasure. Excellent service. Courtney was a pro!
    The LexingtonResponded 3 days ago
    David, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience at The Lexington. It's fantastic to know that our service and food met your expectations. We're especially delighted that you found our team to be excellent. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful visit! Best, The Lexington

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  5. Dan

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lexington was a good visual experience, but the food I expected a little bit more. The walleye appetizer was bland and dry. For the main dish I had the swordfish and it was good, but it was so tiny compared to any other restaurants swordfish portion. The birthday Sunday was just sad, just vanilla ice cream with some sprinkles. Maybe throw a piece of fruit on it or maybe a dab of caramel or chocolate. And last my drink a number nine old-fashioned was so damn sweet I could barely even finish half of it. I really wanted to like it there. 
    The LexingtonResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Dan! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the visual experience at The Lexington. We're sorry to hear that some aspects of your meal didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide delicious food, and your feedback helps us improve. We also appreciate your comments about our swordfish dish and desserts - we'll certainly take them into consideration. We hope to have the chance to serve you again and provide a better experience.

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  6. Rob

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, wonderful people, great place, delicious food.
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank You for your feedback on your recent visit. We will share with the team.

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  7. Susan

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food as usual. Very attentive wait staff. Our guests ordered a second espresso martini after the first one was so good. A different bar tender made the second drinks which were not good, BUT the restaurant made it right with new drinks. We will be back.
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback on your recent visit. We look forward to hosting you and your guests again soon.

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  8. Sally

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nothing to say but WONDERFUL! Chateaubriand was perfect! Another great birthday celebration at the Lex!!!

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  9. Michael

    Minneapolis

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect including the host and waitstaff

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  10. Roger

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The dining room was very loud. I had a difficult time hearing my wife.

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The Lexington is rated 4.7 stars by 2929 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for The Lexington

1096 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105

Additional information

  • Area
    Saint Paul
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Wed-Sun parking is available in the lot behind the restaurant. Self-parking is also available we- sun in the lot behind the Uptowner diner for $7 starting at 3pm. Wed-Sun parking is available after 5 pm in St. Paul Eye Clinic lot. Do not park in GoodThings parking lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeremy Baron
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (651) 289-4990
  • Private party facilities
    The Lexington features private dining for all of your special occasions. The Lex can accommodate small groups and up to 100 people for private dining events. Please contact Minda@thelexmn.com for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Minda Sherman: (651) 319-3559
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