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Granddam, Lexington, KY

Granddam

4.6
4.6
317 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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.

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
    (859) 785-3900
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Paula Endura

What 317 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Lexington

    Innovative

  • Lexington

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Granddam, nestled in the stunning Manchester Hotel, delivers "exceptional food and service" with a creative menu that delights. The atmosphere is "elegant and timeless," perfect for special occasions. While some guests noted noise levels and pricing as concerns, the "fantastic" service and unforgettable dining experiences make it a Lexington gem.

317 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food from the drinks, to the oysters, to the mains was great. Service was well timed for a casual dinner and the our server was an all star. The reason why this isn't a 5star is that despite a $100 pp ticket, we still had to pay for the only parking option which was valet. Seems short sighted to not comp valet when it's the only option.

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  2. Ross

    VIP

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Saturday night dinner was great. Arriving around 7 the dining room was comfortably busy but a great volume for conversation. The host stand can coat check was a delightful surprise. Dishes was thoughtful curated from the stories of where it was sourced by the waitress to the plates and flatware. Thanks for a great evening.

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  3. sarah

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Server was good but it was very dead for a Saturday brunch, extremely over priced and the menu was almost trying to hard to be different yet didn’t offer many vegetarian options or really many options at all

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  4. Rebecca

    Louisville

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious and inventive food. This will be my new special occasion restaurant! The only negative was the loud fellow diners early in the evening. It was nice after they left. The singer in the bar was also a little loud. We will be careful to book our reservation on a week night instead of a weekend next time.

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  5. Mike

    VIP

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful location! The hotel is beautifully decorated, and warmly welcoming. The kitchen is doing a great job.

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  6. Jeff

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was quite excited to eat dinner at Granddam for the first time after the recognition in Time Magazine. While the ambiance and service were excellent, I was extremely disappointed in the food. I ordered the Black Hawk Farms New York Strip for $89. The cut of meat selection was awful, having a lot of fat and gristle. The steak was swimming in a pool of sauce that was so overpowering I could not taste a hint of the meat flavor. The Rosemary Candied Yams were cooked well but also swimming in a bath of sauce that was excessively sweet. My parents ordered the Pan Seared Trout and Wood Fired Tri Tip. The trout was cooked well, but a tad heavy on the butter. The tri tip was also a poor cut of meat being nearly 50% fat. My wife ordered the Duck Cassoulet, which was very nice in presentation and flavor. The duck was overcooked and dry, but it was the best of the four dishes. Overall, the dinner was well below expectations, particularly for the prices. I would suggest visiting for drinks to enjoy the ambience.

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  7. David

    VIP

    Louisville

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group ordered the Fried Chicken, Lamb Wellington, New York Strip and Ham dish that I cannot remember the name of. All were excellent except for the Lamb Wellington. Super gamey. Couldn’t eat it. I’ve had lamb before and it didn’t taste like that. May have been a bad batch. Not sure. Drinks were excellent. Group had the Bartender Old Fashioned and Vodka Lemonade. The Lemonade was so good you couldn’t taste any vodka. Could be dangerous drink.

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  8. jere

    VIP

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our first visit to The Granddam. The menu is unique. Good choice of appetizers and a small but nice variety of main course selections. No live music on our visit but we’ll come back again

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  9. Jane Lee

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. We loved our time at Granddam. Great service.

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  10. Jack

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food was excellent! We had a wonderful evening!

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Granddam is rated 4.6 stars by 317 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
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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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