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Granddam, Lexington, KY

Granddam

4.7
4.7
362 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
  • 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.

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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Paula Endura

What 362 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Lexington

    Best Ambience

  • Lexington

    Great for brunch

  • Lexington

    Innovative

  • Lexington

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.
362 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food. Awesome ambience. Cheers to the chef and team. A perfect addition to the Lexington growing food scene.

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  2. ChristianF

    Western NC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great hotel restaurant! Jalapeño Chicken and waffles were exceptional and very tasty! Service was very professional and friendly. Overall experience was great and will eat here then next time we stay at The Manchester!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both times we have visited our experience at the Granddam has been fantastic! Garrett is such a knowledgeable and thoughtful server and the food is wonderful! I would always recommend someone visit here to celebrate or have a memorable meal! This time we especially loved the appetizer with pork belly and the drinks!

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  4. James

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the duck and my wife ordered a fish special. Both were excellent.

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  5. dscap

    Cincinnati11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    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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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ryan and Dalton are the absolute best!!! Ryan is hilarious, always entertaining the bar while being knowledgeable about the craft cocktails. Ask him for a Jameson shot, he pours the best! Dalton carries himself with such grace while serving, I think he could carry 10 plates with ease. Great hair too. Food was amazing.

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  7. 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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  8. Czdk27

    Springfield4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, really unique and interesting dishes.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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Granddam is rated 4.7 stars by 362 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Granddam

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
    Outdoor Firepit
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