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The Lexington, Saint Paul, MN

The Lexington

4.8
4.8
3057 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 41 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming


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
  • 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

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What 3,057 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    American

  • 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 offers "amazing service" and "delicious food" in a "classic ambiance." Known for its "outstanding" cocktails and "impeccable" service, it's perfect for special occasions. While some dishes like the scallops and steak are highly praised, occasional issues with temperature have been noted. This historic venue remains a St. Paul treasure.
3,057 Reviews
  1. JenniferJ VIP

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attended a special event paired with a local distillery. It was fantastic. Would go again.
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Hey JenniferJ, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Lexington! It's fantastic to know that we could make your special event paired with a local distillery memorable. We always strive to provide excellent food and service, and we're glad that we were able to meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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  2. Robert

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. We will definitely return.
    The LexingtonResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Robert! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service at The Lexington. It's always a pleasure to know that our efforts to provide excellent service and quality food are appreciated by our valued guests like you. We're grateful for your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Robert

    Minneapolis17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is an upscale restaurant with prices to match or exceed. Everything on the menu is ala carte. With the setting and the menu I would have expected an exceptional meal; it was not. I have had much better Lake Superior whitefish elsewhere and our side of asparagus was undercooked. For the money I was very disappointed.
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Robert, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Lexington. We're glad to hear that you appreciated our setting and menu variety. However, we're sorry to hear that your meal didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide exceptional meals, so we're disappointed to hear that we fell short in this instance. Your comments about the whitefish and asparagus are particularly valuable to us, and we'll certainly look into these matters. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. Casey VIP

    Minneapolis78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scallops were delicious. Service was impeccable. Lovely, quiet Sunday evening.
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Casey! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the scallops and found our service to be impeccable. It's wonderful to know that you had a lovely, quiet evening at The Lexington. We strive to make every visit a special one, and your feedback helps us do just that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Azita

    Minneapolis1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our Appetizers - onion rings and lobster cauliflower were spectacular - pickle platter was a disappointment Food took forever and when it finally came it was either cold or lukewarm. Asparagus side was very cold (our wait-staffer deducted it from our bill). All Entree selections were delicious but cold. Service was very good We will go back hopefully our food will be hot.
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Azita! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our appetizers and service at The Lexington. We're sorry to hear that the lobster cauliflower, asparagus side, and entree selections were not up to par. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We're always striving to provide the best dining experience possible, and your feedback helps us do that. We're looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Tom

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine out frequently, and for a special evening, The Lexington is the best.
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Tom! We're thrilled to hear that you consistently enjoy dining with us at The Lexington. It's wonderful to know that we're your go-to spot when you want to celebrate a special occasion. We're so glad you had a great experience dining with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lex has a classic vibe that would impress your guests every time.
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Hello, Thank you so much for your kind words and perfect ratings! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the classic vibe of The Lexington. It's always a pleasure to know that our guests are impressed with our efforts every time. We strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  8. Jennifer

    Minneapolis20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grace and Cassidy were wonderful! Grace made great recommendations for our drinks. Our starters and meals were wonderful, we love the Lex!
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Jennifer! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at The Lexington. It's great to know that our team was able to provide you with excellent recommendations for your drinks and meals. We're also glad that you loved our starters and meals. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! We are fortunate to have Grace and Cassidy on our team.

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  9. Bev VIP

    Minneapolis10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice ambience, excellent waitress. Started with shrimp cocktail which was disappointing. All dinner meals were very good. Nice, special occasion restaurant because it can be pricey.
    The LexingtonResponded on 16 March 2025
    Thank You for your recent visit to the Lexington. We are sorry you did not enjoy the Shrimp Cocktail. We appreciate your feedback and will share your review with the team.

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  10. Anthony

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prompt service, detailed explanation of menu options, great drinks and food. Accommodated our party of 7 with precision and ease. Would recommend to anyone.
    The LexingtonResponded on 16 March 2025
    Anthony, Thank You for your kind review of your recent visit to the Lexington. We will share your review with the team and we look forward to hosting you and your guests again soon. Lexington Management

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The Lexington is rated 4.8 stars by 3057 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 41 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
  • 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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