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The Lexington, Saint Paul, MN

The Lexington

4.7
4.7
2956 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 38 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Fancy


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 2,956 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 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

    Healthy

  • 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 offers a truly memorable dining experience with its "exquisite" food, "amazing" service, and "outstanding" ambience. Known for its historic charm, it's the perfect venue for special occasions. While some diners note pricing and surcharges, many praise their dedicated staff and delightful menu, making it a cherished St. Paul institution.

2,956 Reviews
  1. Erin

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a girls night out, and it was fantastic! If you enjoy superior customer service, and excellent food, this is the place for you. I was greeted warmly at the door, they took my coat, and put my packages at my table. Had a drink at the bar with my friends before dinner. Had fun joking around with the bartender. The drinks were as beautiful as they were delicious. Highly recommend the Lex Cup. Matt, our server, as well as the others who helped along the way, were attentive, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to be around. Our dinner was delicious. We had the Sweet Onion Boullion (get it: the presentation is beautiful and the cheese, crostini, and broth are excellent), filet mignon, sea scallops, whipped potatoes, truffle Gouda gnocchi, and asparagus. All of it was top-notch. Prepared perfectly. We can’t wait to go back in the summer and visit the rooftop patio. The old school steakhouse is alive and well at the Lexington. 
    The LexingtonResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for joining us at the Lexington. We are fortunate to have Matt on our team. Your kind word will be shared with Matt and the Team. See you soon and Thank You for choosing the Lexington.

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  2. Pamela

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a special family birthday dinner at the Lex, one of our favorite neighborhood fine dining restaurants. We love the history and legacy of the Lex, and the food is consistently delicious and memorable. The service experience was outstanding!
    The LexingtonResponded 1 day ago
    We appreciate you choosing the Lexington. See You soon.

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  3. AManda

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Last Saturday, I dined at The Lexington and was very pleased with my experience. The food and service were exceptional, and every staff member was kind and helpful. My partner and I celebrated our anniversary there, and it was the perfect setting. Thank you for making our night so memorable!
    The LexingtonResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for choosing the Lexington.

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  4. Dan

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lex is our celebration spot. Always has an upbeat vibe because everyone is overjoyed to be there. They make our anniversary special every year. Love visiting the bars and meeting friends. Cocktails sre exceptional. Food never disappoints. Steak, stroganoff, or fish: they expertly master every dish in the broad though limited menu.
    The LexingtonResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you and Happy Anniversary!!! We will see you soon.

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  5. Arthur

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time, not as busy as it could have been due to weather. Nice place, great service, prompt . One of the owners helped us out with a better seating time. Will be back
    The LexingtonResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for joining the Lexington. See You soon.

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  6. Alan

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night out to relax a bit as well as have a great atmosphere in the back bar area with the music and great bartender Andrew! GREAT EXPERIENCE
    The LexingtonResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for joining us at the Lexington. Andrew will be ready for you for your next visit in.

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  7. Bob

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was superb, always too many favorites and I enjoyed the scallops. We always enjoy the bar and the noise level was tolerable, despite the crowd. Service was exceptional.

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  8. Gregory

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice to have professional valet parking, an extremely nice dining room, very professional service, and a very nice menu. Onion soup was amazing. Wedge salad was very nice as well. For our anniversary, they took a picture and created a nice card. At the end of the meal, we were provided with warm towels.
    The LexingtonResponded on 11 December 2024
    Thank you for celebrating with the Lexington. See you soon.

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  9. Jacqueline

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places to go for any reason! Always great food, wonderful service and a jazz bar to cap off the evening!
    The LexingtonResponded on 11 December 2024
    Thank You for choosing the Lexington.

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  10. Mary Jane

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have not ben to the The Lexingoton in several years and so glad we went back. Our server, Matt was so personable and attentive that we wanted for nothing during our meal. The food was amazing and worth the price tag.
    The LexingtonResponded on 11 December 2024
    Thank you for your review. We are very fortunate of have Matt on our team.

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The Lexington is rated 4.7 stars by 2956 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 38 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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