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The Lexington, Saint Paul, MN

The Lexington

4.7
4.7
2937 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 59 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 2,937 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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

2,937 Reviews
  1. Kathy

    Minneapolis

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, fabulous thanksgiving celebration. Thank you to all, especially Raul for making this THE place for dinner.

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  2. Donna

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service and great food. We were celebrating a birthday and our server said they would make our birthday celebration special. But they never did. No birthday dessert or anything. ☹️

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  3. Brent

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classy environment with tremendous service! Best restaurant in town!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Lyle

    Minneapolis

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The only reason why I checked the food was good and not outstanding was because the Gorbachev whitefish which my wife had tasted like it was in the freezer too long.

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  5. pixie

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, ambiance and food were all outstanding. The extra attention to our friend whose birthday we were celebrating made the evening and our meal extra special. The decor--especially the bathroom--were classy! Thank you for all your thoughtful attention and very fine meal!!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Mary

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classic elegance with exceptional food and service

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Lisa

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great supper club. Steak was warm at best which was disappointing.

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  8. Steve

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    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 on 21 November 2024
    Thank You for dinning with the Lexington.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Mary

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    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 on 20 November 2024
    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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  10. Stan

    Minneapolis

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    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 on 20 November 2024
    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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The Lexington is rated 4.7 stars by 2937 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 59 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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