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The Lexington, Saint Paul, MN

The Lexington

4.7
4.7
2985 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 2,985 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

2,985 Reviews
  1. Michele

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the most memorable dining experiences of a lifetime, if you snooze on this place you are missing out it rivals with one of the great restaurants in Minneapolis I won’t mention the name , Charlotte our server was fantastic and so knowledgeable of the history of the establishment and the menu. The food was not only presented beautifully but also tasted amazing! We will definitely be back!

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  2. Gretchen

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very noisy in the back room but good food and good service

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  3. Nan

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a fantastic evening! The service by Courtney was stellar- she was knowledgeable, visited our table at the right intervals, and was personable. The food was top notch- the shrimp cocktail was beautiful and delicious, calamari very good and the walleye cakes were good. The NY Strip steak was reported to be “ the best steak I ever had” my special- 10oz prime rib was delectable. Seafood bouillabaisse, ordered by an East coaster, said it was delicious- the only dish not as highly recommended was Wellington meatloaf. Birthday dessert and a group photo followed also had the grasshopper pie and tiramisu which were delightful! A pricey meal- but well worth it. A wonderful experience had by all!

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  4. Brian

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An elegant, fine dining experience, with wonderful food and outstanding service in a warm and cozy setting. Great cocktails too.
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for joining the Lexington.

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  5. Judy

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lexington was a great place to celebrate a family birthday. The redecorated dining rooms created a pleasant experience. Wait staff were very attentive and helped us make wonderful choices off the menu.
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank You and see you soon.

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  6. Michele

    VIP

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We were sat by the door which people were holding open so it was chilly. Food was good, not great. Service was amazing.
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank You for joining us at the Lexington.

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  7. karen

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect setting for Christmas Eve dinner. The prime rib, meatloaf wellington and the scallops were fabulous. You hit it out of the park on all counts from being greeted at the door and having a fabulous server. Kudos well done. We will be back.
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank You celebrating with the Lexington. See You soon.

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  8. Beth

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Lex is our go-to place every Christmas Eve, and will continue to be
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for celebrating with the Lexington. See You soon.

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  9. Connie

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Festive Christmas Eve Dinner at the Lex! Our table enjoyed the walleye cakes, wedge salad, mushroom stroganoff, White Fish Gorbachev and key lime pie.
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank You for celebrating with the Lexington.

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  10. CB

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    COURTNEY AND OTHER SERVERS WERE AMAZING. GREAT FOOD MADE TO ORDER. WE WERE SEATED IN AN AREA THAT WAS VERY QUIET THOUGH I THINK ALL TABLES IN THE DINING AREA ARE. WE WENT FOR A CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER AND THE LEX DEFINITELY CAME THROUGH!
    The LexingtonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank You for choosing the Lexington. We are fortunate to have Courtney as a member of our team. Thank You for celebrating with us.

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The Lexington is rated 4.7 stars by 2985 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • 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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